Discover Gates to The Hollywood Clique

Discover Gates to The Hollywood Clique

Meet Drew Gates, the man behind Hollywood’s most coveted velvet ropes, who influences thousands by sending a single text message, he is
The Hollywood Clique

Hollywood, CA (9/23/10) - Be prepared, when Drew Gates, founder of "The Hollywood Clique" sends a text message that he's hosting an evening at your club or restaurant, hundreds of the hottest, ultra chic 'in crowd" will suddenly appear on your doorstep.

Wielding the coveted power of Los Angeles' secret velvet rope, Gates along with his partners mean money to the struggling clubs and restaurants by bringing a beautiful crowd who enjoy cocktailing and mingling the night away simply knowing they are in the most difficult place to get into in town.

Bar210 was in just this place, when Gates decided to hold his 'intimate' birthday party with friend and Hollywood socialite, Jaimie Hilfiger. Film, television and sports stars had publicists pulling favors to bypass the 400 person deep throng pushing to get beyond the velvet barricade into the scene that was unfolding inside. The waiting guests could hear the pulsating music, laughter and could only watch the glowing faces that came outside to tell friends they couldn't do anything about the line - but were waiting for them to get in. Stunning models dripping in Gucci, Armani, Dior, Dolce & Gabana cheered on entering and immediately started gyrating to the sounds of LA's top DJ who had the place hopping.

This is a little bit of Hollywood magic, and this is what makes Gates the key to the "it" crowd and The Hollywood Clique.

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A Royal Success: Academy of Couture Art première Grand Fashion Gala proves education is always in style

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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A Royal Success: Academy of Couture Art
première Grand Fashion Gala proves
education is always in style
Royals and celebrities join diplomats in saluting education.

West Hollywood, CA -- The Academy of Couture Art (ACA) in Los Angeles is a design college of Haute Couture. Recognized for being true to the couture aesthetic, ACA in association with Swarovski, Christian Dior Beauty, Bumble & Bumble and Luichiny Shoes, showcased the signature creations of their graduates in an exclusive première Grand Fashion Gala on July 24, 2010 in the prestigious Sofitel Hotel Grand Ballroom.

NBC's "First Look" On Air Host Viviana Vigil elegantly conducted the evening as Master of Ceremonies that included Her Royal Highness Princess Th
eodora of Greece and Denmark being honored as an exemplary role model to the world youth by ACA founders Sonia and Thierry Ete.

Virtuoso violio Elizabeth Pitcairn, took the stage for a breath taking encore performance with the world’s most legendary instrument, her "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius of 1720, the inspiration of the Academy award-winning film The Red Violin.

Angelia Dufresne the outstanding youth designer from the Summer Intensive was awarded Miss Teen Couture by Baroness Kimberly Moore, which was followed with a brief showcase of the ten leading youth designs.

The pinnacle of the evening: the première Nouvelle Couture Show started concurrent with the arrival of leading Couturier and Special Advisor to the Academy of Couture, Lloyd Klein and Lloyd Klein Couture CEO, John Arguelles. Five looks were presented by each of the ten graduating designers: Boris Ramos, Christina Manolescu, Sarah Kim, Mariana Romero, Tori Cates, Max Freiermuth, Ann Billardello, Angelina Radden, Kay Enyart, Sloane Pennington, Angela Chuy, Sabrina Yadegar.

Celebrity hair stylist Sean James (who’s clients include Scarlett Johansson, Dita von Teese, Emily Blunt and Jamie Lee Curtis and fashion shows by Balmain, Burbury, Dolce and Gabanna, Gucci and Valentino) of Fred Segal Salon created and directed the hair design, with make-up designed and directed by celebrity artist, Gina Brook (clients include Madonna, Naomi Campbelle, Gisele Bunchen, David Beckham, Justin Timberlake with editorial appearing in Vogue (USA, France, Italy, Korea), Harper’s Bazaar (UK), Vanity Fair (USA, UK)). Tiffany Saxby was the key make-up artist (clients include Madonna, Brittney Spears, David Beckham and photographers David LaChappelle, Miles Aldridge, Steven Klein).

The distinguished audience included Princess Dalal Al-Saud, Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz Morzin, Baronesse Bettina von Schimmelmann, Consul General Juan Marco Gutierrez Gonzales of Mexico; Consul General Daniel Kumermann of the Czech Republic; Deputy Consul General Iris Valverde of Peru, Terri Gans for Consul General Martinon of France, Max Ryan ("Sex and the City 2"), Scott Elrod ("The Switch"), designer Julia Clancey, the "Bachelorette" Ali Fedotowsky, "Bachelorette" producer Cassie Lambert, world renowned pianist Carter Larsten, ABC's "On The Red Carpet" Bruce Reynolds and leading sponsor, Patricia Applegate.

"NYPD Blue's" Charlotte Ross and model turned author, Elizabeth TenHouten stopped in for an early drink to the Marani Vodka & Sorbee Crystal Light VIP lounge and EMI recording artist, Lolene wrapped the evening out with a live performance from her latest, self-titled album.

"We are honored by the outpouring of support from the fashion, diplomatic, royal, celebrity and educational communities. As we move into our second year," said ACA Founders, Sonia and Thierry Ete, "we know that more extraordinary visions of fashion will be revealed, as well we anticipate hearing great successes from our graduating students. This inaugural Gala was such an phenomenal success, it will be a great pleasure to create an equally unique and powerful event for 2011."

About the Academy of Couture Art:
The Academy of Couture Art was founded as a higher institution of learning to teach the principles and techniques of fashion that go above and beyond those ordinarily taught in the United States by providing instruction combining European Haute Couture fashion with American fashion. Unique to American fashion education, ACA teaches Pattern Design and Fashion Design separately with faculty educated in French Couture tradition. Located at the center of one of the Fashion and Entertainment centers of the World, in the prestigious Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, the Academy of Couture Art offers innovative, challenging, and flexible fashion education programs that prepare a diverse student population for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business.

Our Vision is to provide an education of excellence that transforms unique creators into life-long professionals who design the world with the essence of Haute Couture.

Our Mission
The Academy of Couture Art has set a mission to enrich the community through creations that raise the level of aesthetic, quality, intelligence and sophistication. To achieve this goal, Academy of Couture Art follows, conveys, and promotes the essence, principles, and concept of Haute Couture translated by the research of Beauty, Harmony, Elegance, Perfection, and Uniqueness.

The market place is becoming more diversified, specific, personalized, and fostering micro-markets that target individually clients with a growing need for products fitting better their unique personality. Academy of Couture Art responds to this demand by preparing exceptionally talented individuals to become highly specialized experts and life-long professionals, who are capable of critical thinking, problem solving, market analysis, and to serve not only companies, at any level of their industry, but also to create their own brand, developing the niche market that fits perfectly their unique creativity.

Academy of Couture Art nurtures professionals with hands-on, student-centered programs and innovative teaching techniques focusing on student learning outcomes that develop confidence, sense of belonging and purpose. As the result, Academy of Couture Art constitutes a family of artists, designers, creators and leaders empowering each other, and dedicated to bring values and prosperity to the community.

For more information, please contact Michelle Myers, Director of Admissions, Academy of Couture Art, michelle@acawh.com, or call +1310-360-8888

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Centaur Hosts 'Hollywood in Detroit' Event August 12, 2010

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Centaur Hosts 'Hollywood in Detroit' Event August 12, 2010

Two MI natives bring the glamour to one of America’s most majestic cities.

Detroit, MI (August 2, 2010) – Milake Pictures and Beamz Interactive have partnered to present an outstanding, star studded event, “Hollywood in Detroit” on August 12, 2010 at the renowne

d Centaur Bar in Detroit, MI. The producers have invited all of the celebrities currently working in Detroit and surrounding areas as well as the many who make the city their home.

The purpose for the event is two fold. First, to celebrate and publicize the burgeoning motion picture industry in the State.

Second, to provide a backdrop to Michigan native, Scott Kusmirek’s new video for his band, Vinyl Station (vinylstationband.com).

Kusmirek, formerly of the multi-platinum, Grammy nominated Gin Blossoms formed his new band this past year. First responses from record pools, DJ’s and radio stations across the nation is outstanding. Vinyl Station’s newest single “Gone” will be directed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Champagne, founder of Milake Pictures.

The video, which will showcase the best of Detroit, will start with the “Hollywood In Detroit” party at Centaur Bar in Detroit on Thursday, August 12. Guests on the first two floors will be hosted to an extraordinary evening and will be part of the music video itself. Before the band plays, two cameo appearances in the video will be given away to the guests on the first and second floors. Additional prizes include two Beamz Laser Music Mixers, hotel room stays and more. “Gone” is set for distribution via iTunes, online media outlets, event sponsors and event hosts.

Vinyl Station is a roots-rock style band whose sound has been compared to the likes of U2, Wilco and Ryan Adams. Formed in Phoenix, Arizona by Kusmirek, the band includes singer Matthew Thornton, bassist Darell Colton, keyboardist Ted Greenbaum and guitarist Blake Thompson whose collective backgrounds include performing with When in Rome, Hootie and the Blowfish, Disco Pimps and John Popper.

Vinyl Station’s debut album, The Streets, is available on iTunes and will be heavily showcased as they continue their ten-city Midwest tour that kicked off in Chicago on July 28. Fans can also catch them in the upcoming Farrelly Brothers film Hall Pass due out in 2011 with the single “Confess”.

The Hollywood in Detroit event takes place on Thursday, August 12 at Centaur Bar. Opening for Vinyl Station is singer and songwriter Marta of Melbourne, Australia. This event is free and open to anyone 21 and older.

About Milake Pictures

Milake Pictures (www.MilakePictures.com) is a motion picture production company founded by Emmy Award winner, Jennifer Champagne with a mandate to produce creative and economically sound filmed entertainment including feature films, television, web and mobile programming.

About The Beamz

Vinyl Station’s The Streets tour is sponsored by Beamz Interactive (www.thebeamz.com), an innovative company whose lead product is an interactive music system that triggers music by breaking laser beams. They create products for musicians of every skill level.

About Centaur Bar

Centaur Bar is located at 2233 Park Avenue in Downtown Detroit. www.centaurbar.com.

For more on the Hollywood In Detroit event, please contact Shawna@MoonstruckMarketingSolutions.com

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JOIN THE STARS IN SUPPORT OF PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION

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JOIN THE STARS IN SUPPORT OF PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual Scott Medlock & Robby Krieger Celebrity Concert & Golf Classic to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation set for November 1, 2010 at Moorpark Country Club

HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Wednesday, July 21, 2010) - The 3rd Annual Scott Medlock & Robby Krieger Celebrity Concert & Golf Classic to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation will be held Monday, November 1, 2010 at Moorpark Country Club.

"We are honored that so many of our friends are returning to participate and we are looking forward to meeting many new faces - this is a particularly special year for us as Pat is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame," said Scott Medlock event co-founder.

Co-founder Robby Krieger of The Doors fame, concurs, "This is going to be an extraordinary year. The Pat Tillman Foundation changes the lives of people every day, and our goal is to contribute to their being able to do that."

The stunning Moorpark Country Club will be the site of this year’s tournament with world renowned comedian Gary Mule Deer as emcee of the day and evening festivities. Many celebrity supporters have already confirmed including last year's winning stars of George Lazenby (aka James Bond from "Her Majesty's Secret Service") and Scott Elrod (Jennifer Aniston's co-star in this Summer's blockbuster "The Switch") the close second, and almost winners of the hole-in-one grand prize of four new 2010 Mercedes-Benz from W.I. Simonson Mercedes-Benz Stephen Bishop (Brad Pitt's co-star in the upcoming "Moneyball") and TNT's Aldis Hodge from "Leverage."

Also returning this year are many keystone sponsors including W.I. Simonson Mercedes-Benz; Monster Energy; Moorpark Country Club; Golf Channel; Best Buy; Ketel One Vodka; Santa Paula Chevrolet; Gibson Guitars; Anheuser-Busch; Loud Mouth Golf; Tommy Bahama Rum; Stolichnaya vodka, Manchester Financial; John Carson Foundation; Titleist; Harley-Davidson; HUB International; Hill Financial Advisors; B3DigiGrafx; Nocture Productions and Popular Press Media Group (PPMG).

Scott Medlock, friend of the Tillman family, said of Pat, "Pat (Tillman) gave up a $3.6 million dollar contract with the NFL-Arizona Cardinals to go fight for our country. Pat unfortunately lost his life while serving in Afghanistan in 2004.”

In June, the Pat Tillman Foundation awarded 60 men and women with the distinction of being named Tillman Military Scholars for 2010. This deserving group was awarded $720,000 in scholarship support to complete their educational goals at 31 universities across the country. Since the program launched in 2009, 112 Scholars have received over $1.3 million in scholarships. The Tillman Military Scholars program funds scholarships to veterans, active servicemembers and their dependents, especially those who have been impacted by the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Currently Tillman Military Scholars represent nearly every branch of the armed forces: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, National Guard and Reserves.

The event, in its third year is part golf invitational, part private celebrity rock concert as co-founder Robby Krieger of The Doors fame takes the stage, inviting along some of his celebrity friends for an impromptu, unforgettable night of music and ultimately great fun, celebrating one of America's heroes: Pat Tillman, who's legacy touches the lives of countless American's on a daily basis.

For more information on the 2010 Scott Medlock & Robby Krieger Celebrity Golf Invitational and Benefit Concert, please contact media@ppmg.info, or call (310) 860-7774. You can also log on to http://www.PatTillmanBenefit.com/

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Billy Zane debuts as visual artist with "Killing With Love"

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June 27, 2010

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Billy Zane Debuts As Visual Artist

First exhibition "Killing With Love" at Laurie Frank Gallery
Exhibition Dates: June 26th - September 1st, 2010
Opening Reception
Sunday, June 27 6:00pm - 10Pm
*Artist in Attendance*

Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2010) -- Frank Pictures Gallery is delighted to present, KILLING WITH LOVE, Billy Zane’s debut show of paintings from June 26th to September 1st, with an opening reception for the artist on Sunday, June 27th from 6:30 to 9:30.

Zane, best known for his achievements as an actor in over 80 films, most memorably as Caledon Hockley in the 1997 film Titanic, began painting during his seven months of filming. It didn’t take long for his interest in painting become more than a pastime, it became a consuming passion, often interrupted by his on set responsibilities. Since then he has set up makeshift art studios on almost every location he has filmed in, the cultural influences and use of only local materials influence his spontaneous abstract offerings.

“I love the surprise. The joy of making do with what you have to work with. The Hardware store, ship yard, roadside dumpsite is my art store and most countries, cities and villages are not short on supplies. If I can’t find canvas, I find old signage, shelf liner, or shipping crates. If I can’t find enough paint I use soil, clay, wine, spit, anything that adheres.”

He has been further influenced in his art by his practice of the Japanese sword fighting martial art of Kendo. “In Kendo, or Specifically the Samurai ethic and art of swordsmanship, before it was diluted into a sport after WW2, one should not insult their opponent with a mincing, poorly executed cut. It should be decisive, effective, a clean kill, informed with respect for ones adversary and ones own skill. In painting, it’s this commitment to task that interests me most, the cut, the stroke. The act supersedes the message. Logic and meaning, if any, emerge after the fact, but are inherent, like the sculpture in the stone, and only evident when I have been guided by an almost brash confidence. Painting for me, is more physical than psychological or even emotional. Although, I derive great joy from the act and serve an almost insatiable desire to sling paint.”

For more information and to view more of Billy Zane's paintings please visit www.frankpicturesgallery.com.

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Munising Volunteer Fire Department Raises Funds To Save Lives

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June 22, 2010

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Munising Volunteer Fire Department Raises Funds To Save Lives
2nd Annual Munising Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser calls on Hollywood in an effort to raise funds for training, operational costs and purchasing critical life saving equipment.

Munising, MI (June 22, 2010) – The 2nd Annual Munising Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser is an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much. The event will take place at the Barge Inn on July 2nd, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in Munising, MI.

For the second year running the fundraiser will include live music, a silent auction and hat and t-shirt sales to benefit volunteer firefighters. “Community support is vital to our future,” says Munising Fire Chief, Dan Malone.

To spice things up, the fire department called on a former Munising resident for a little help with the Silent Auction. Taking place June 28th through July 2nd at People’s State Bank in the lobby, Emmy Award winning film producer Jennifer Champagne, asked friends for one-of-a-kind auction items including:

Jennie Finch autographed Chicago Bandits softball; Cat Osterman autographed Rockford Thunder hat; a signed photo of the cast and crew of Full House; signed photo of Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy, Enchanted); signed Avatar stunt hat; signed Barbie DVDs; signed Charlie Valentine DVD; History of Violence script, with photo of Academy Award Nominated Writer Josh Olson & Viggo Mortenson in diner; Weta Lord of the Rings crew t-shirts; signed Future Weapons book & signed photo; signed Brothers & Sisters script & signed cast photo; autographed book by Monica Nucciarone; Ghost Whisper cast photo, Season 4 DVD and cast signed copy of the 100th episode; signed cast poster of Deadliest Catch; signed prints from The Peeper; iCarly signed script & cast photo; Signed headshot and photos of Vincent Spano (Law Order: SVU)…

For fans of Sex and the City 2, there is an autographed photo of Max Ryan; effects from Highlander’s Adrian Paul; Hercules’ Kevin Sorbo and OK! Magazine favorite, Scott Elrod of Jennifer Aniston’s upcoming Summer blockbuster “The Switch”.

Winners will be announced between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. during the fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to the fire department. The Barge Inn has sponsored the evening, donating half of the night’s sales to the Munising Volunteer Firefighters.

To accommodate the many request for donations, there is a DONATE NOW button set up on the Fire Department website at: http://www.cityofmunising.org/fire-department.html

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Director Brenton Spencer wins coveted Leo Award for Best Direction in a Television Series

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Brenton Spencer wins coveted Leo Award for Best Direction in a Television Series

Brenton Spencer wins for directing SyFy's Top Rated TV Series Sanctuary, "Pavor Nocturnus"

Hollywood, CA (6/5/10) -- Director Brenton Spencer has captured the coveted Leo Award for Best Direction in a Television Series with Damian Kindler's, SyFy Network series Sanctuary in the episode Pavor Nocturnus.

Spencer, who's television credits include Stargate Atlantis; Mutant X; Body & Soul; The Chris Isaak Show, Earth: Final Conflict; Strange Frequency; Andromeda; Call of the Wild; Hope Island; Poltergeist: The Legacy; The Crow; Dead Man's Gun; First Wave; The Outer Limits; Hawkeye; Cobra; Street Justice and Johnny Depp catalyst 21 Jump Street was thrilled with the win. "This is an amazing series, and I was honored to be a part of the team."

Brenton also has a litany of made for television feature films including Lightning: Bolts of Destruction (Joanna Pacula, Nick Mancuso); and feature films to his credit including Never Cry Werewolf (Nina Dobrev, Kevin Sorbo), Blown Away (Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Nicole Eggert), The Club (Kim Coates, Andrea Roth, Zack Ward), and Arcana's kick-off picture Paradox (Kevin Sorbo, Steph Song).

Currently filming Tower Prep 1-hour drama for The Cartoon Network, Brenton is in development with Hunting Ground Earth for Hollywood Media Bridge.

Brenton Spencer is represented by Lee Dinstman (Agency for the Performing Arts) and Popular Press Media Group (PPMG).

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Industrial Color Software Announces Strategic Partnership with MovieSet™

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Industrial Color Software Announces Strategic Partnership with MovieSet™

Agreement Brings GLOBALedit® and Advanced Approval Tools to Real-Time Social Media Web Publishing

New York, NY (5/24/2010) -- Industrial Color Software announced today a strategic partnership and technology development agreement with MovieSet™, the leading production and pre-release marketing platform. The new strategic partnership gives independent motion picture, television and web content producers access to a secure marketing service already in use by the major networks and studios.

MovieSet.com is an innovative platform that combines film and television production workflow tools with a consumer-facing social media interface designed to build core audience beginning from the development phase onward through to distribution. Industrial Color Software's GLOBALedit® solution is an online media collaboration system used by leading film studios and network television groups to manage photo shoot projects and online talent approvals.

GLOBALedit®, through its integrated solution set, gives producers online software to edit and manage approvals for large numbers of promotional images around very busy shooting schedules. With the collaborative, easy to use tools available using a web browser or an iPad, GLOBALedit® helps its clients migrate away from traditional paper photo approvals to the web. GLOBALedit® was established in 2002 and is a service of Industrial Color Software.

"We're excited to join forces with MovieSet™," said Aaron Holm, VP Development at parent company, Industrial Color Software. "This partnership allows GLOBALedit® to provide more in-depth services to the growing number of Independent producers utilizing the MovieSet.com platform. We’re looking forward to bringing our Approval Gallery workflow to a broader audience of production groups”.

"GLOBALedit’s approval system is key to providing premium services to Producers and Studio marketing departments who are looking for a streamlined solution that will allow for secure Web publishing of digital assets such as still photos," said Colleen Nystedt, Founder and CEO at MovieSet Inc. MovieSet™ provides basic free approval tools to producers, however, GLOBALedit® offers a superior value-added system. Most importantly, GLOBALedit® has established trust relationships with major clients in the film and television industry, including Warner Bros., Universal, Disney and Showtime. Ultimately, this will assist with adoption and enable delivery of real-time behind-the-scenes content to online audiences”.

To learn more about GLOBALedit, visit https://www.globaledit.com.

To learn more about MovieSet.com, visit http://corporate.movieset.com/.

For more on MovieSet.com, Founder and CEO Colleen Nystedt, contact Media Relations , +1-310-860-7774

For more on GLOBALedit®, contact Meghan Furtado, Marketing Coordinator, Industrial Color Software, , +1-212-792-2747

Indie Filmmakers Make Money In Filmmaking Process with MovieSet.com & SoKap (Biracy)

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May 19, 2010

INDIE FILMMAKERS MAKE MONEY IN FILMMAKING PROCESS WITH MOVIESET.COM & SOKAP

VANCOUVER, Canada (5/19/10) - A significant deal, preempting Cannes is the strategic alliance formed between internet portal MovieSet.com and crowdfunding social utility start-up SoKap.

MovieSet.com helps filmmakers build their core audience online and provides a suite of production management software and behind-the-scenes capabilities. The site also enables producers to stream content to fans over the entire life-cycle of a project - from development to delivery.

"We wanted to create an incentive that would reward filmmakers for investing time into marketing on the front end of production. By partnering with SoKap filmmakers are enabled to monetize their fan bases," said MovieSet.com founder Colleen Nystedt.

SoKap founder, David Geertz, caught the attention of MovieSet.com when SoKap's pilot beta - The Biracy Project - launched several months ago. The Biracy Project is crowdfunding and crowdsourcing a multi-million dollar science-fiction film by engaging fans throughout the filmmaking process.

"We initially planned to develop our own suite of promotions and production tools," says Geertz, "but working with MovieSet made perfect sense" after numerous producers approached him requesting access to SoKap. "Once we decided to open up the platform it became obvious that MovieSet would allow us to leverage their standing with not only filmmakers, but their fans".

For more information on MovieSet.com and Founder Colleen Nystedt @MovieSet or contact Media Relations , (310) 860-7774.

For more on SoKap - The Biracy Project, @biracy and founder David Geertz, visit http://www.biracy.com, or contact Phil Botana , (816) 217-4151.

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Joseph Jackson, Father of Michael Jackson to Be Honored in Cannes

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May 14, 2010

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Joseph Jackson,
Father of Michael Jackson to Be Honored in Cannes

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - May 14, 2010) - Mr. Simon Sahouri, President of the Jackson Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Mr. Joseph Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, Patriarch of the First Family of Music, and creator of the Jackson Five, has accepted an invitation from TotalPrestige and Las Vegas Hollywood to attend this year's Cannes International Film Festival. This will be Mr. Jackson's inaugural festival visit.

The highlight of Mr. Jackson's Cannes visit will be the unveiling of the Jackson Family Foundation's plans for the creation of the Jackson Family Museum; the Michael Jackson Performing Arts and Culture Center, and the Jackson Family Center in the family's hometown of Gary, Indiana.

Press conference details for Mr. Jackson's announcement are available upon request.

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, Mr. Jackson will be honored by the Jackson Family Foundation at an exclusive celebrity event in Cannes hosted by Las Vegas Hollywood and TotalPrestige. Event Chairpersons Mr. Simon Sahouri (President, Jackson Family Foundation), Mr. Marco Derhy (Chairman & Founder, Clean World Wide), and Ms. Rose Marie Perez (Founder, TotalPrestige) will present.

ABOUT THE JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION:

www.jacksonfamilyfoundation.us 

The Jackson Family Foundation was established by Joseph and Katherine Jackson for the purpose of developing the Jackson Family Museum & Cultural Center and Michael Jackson Performing Arts Center & Concert Hall and Jackson Family Center in the birthplace of the Jackson musical family; Gary, Indiana, as both a memorial to their son Michael and a tribute to their entire family. In addition, it will support cultural, social and educational projects carrying on the philanthropic work of Michael Jackson.

The Jackson Family Foundation will endeavor to help encourage unity between cultures and people, and to support disadvantaged children through education and scholarships who have the ability to excel in the arts, music and entertainment by enhancing their outlook on life and instilling in them a vision for their future that there is nothing impossible in life if you put your mind to it. The goal will be to pass on the vision to build centers in other cities and countries around the world to deliver Michael's and the Jackson family's message globally: "Peace, Love & Unity." Mr. Simon Sahouri the President of Jackson Family Foundation welcomes any support for these projects. simon@jacksonfamilyfoundation.us

For more on the TotalPrestige Group, http://www.TotalPrestige.com

For more on the Clean World Wide Media Group, http://www.Cleanww.com

Media inquiries and for exclusive interviews with Mr. Joseph Jackson, during his stay in Cannes please contact, Angel Eure, Publicist Angel, +1-562-458-6700, Publicistangel@aol.com

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Gala Opening 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles

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Gala Opening 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

6:00pm, media check-in, no earlier please.

6:30pm, talent arrivals & reception

7:30pm, screening of The Children of Irena Sendler

What: 11thth Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles, http://www.polishfilmla.org

Why: The Gala Opening of the 11th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles and celebration of Opening Night film, The Children of Irena Sendler starring Anna Paquin, Marcia Gay Harden, Goran Visnijc, Steven Speirs, Paul Freeman, Maja Ostaszewska, Danuta Stenka, Krzysztof Pieczynski and Jerzy Nowak.

Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA, T: (323) 461-2020

Who: Festival Founder Vladek Juszkiewicz

Who: (The following names are scheduled to appear)

From the cast & crew of The Children of Irena Sendler: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, Waldemar Kalinowski, Beata Pisula, Jeff Most, Jeff Rice, Brent Shields.

Festival Jurors: Matt Craven, Margaret O'Brien, Brett Ratner, Billy Dee Williams, Jim Miller, Jeff Orsa, Jeff Stimmel.

Guests: Ed Harris, Olivier Gruner, Max Ryan – Sex And The City 2.

Opening Night Film: THE CHILDREN OF IRENA SENDER

As a Polish Catholic social worker in the early 1940's, Irena Sendler created and led a conspiracy of women who moved in and out of Warsaw's Jewish Ghetto disguised as nurses employed by the Warsaw's Health Department. Though they worked under the guise of merely attempting to prevent and contain the spread of typhus and spotted fever, Sendler and her brave cohorts emerged each time with the children of consenting Jewish parents. The children were sometimes sedated and hidden inside boxes, suitcases and coffins as a means of rescuing them from their imminent deportation to death camps. They were given new identities and placed with Polish families and in convents. Sendler kept a hidden record of their birth names and where they were placed with the hope that they would some day be reunited with their own families.

In 1943, the Nazis discovered Sendler's daring and dangerous ruse and arrested her. She was tortured by Gestapo agents and suffered broken feet. On the day of her scheduled execution she was rescued by "Zegota," the underground network with which she worked to save the Jewish children.

As a result of Sendler's efforts, approximately 2,500 children were smuggled to safety. Not a single child she rescued was ever betrayed or discovered by the Nazis.

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7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic shed spotlight on Melanoma Research

For Immediate Release

April 6, 2010

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7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic

Ranked one of the top 10 celebrity golf tournaments in Southern California, Hack n' Smack benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation, champions in search of a cure for one of the most prevalent, and surprisingly deadly form of cancers.

Los Angeles, CA (March 30, 2010) -- Celebrities including Joe Pesci (Goodfellas), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Annie Wersching (24), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Paula Trickey (Deal or No Deal), Dean McDermott (Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Stephen Full (I’m in the Band), Bill Smitrovich – The Practice, and many others have been confirmed for the 7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic (www.hacknsmack.org >) at El Caballero Country Club on Monday, April 19th, 2010. The event kicks off at 11:00am with a shotgun start.

Created by founder/co-host Kevin E. West and Presented by The Actors’ Network (www.actors-network.com >), the annual tournament benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org >) to uphold the memory and spirit of friend and actor, Kerry Daveline. Over the past seven years the tournament has garnered extraordinary support and was named one of the Top Ten Celebrity Golf Tournaments in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine.

The event includes breakfast from the legendary Nate n’ Al’s (www.natenal.com >) deli, lunch from Baby’s BadAss Burgers (www.babysbadassburgers.com >), and live entertainment by The Beach Toys with tournament co-host, Michael Moynahan .

In 2008, Hack n' Smack initiated the Warrior Award in honor of the memory of Nate Bloom; an award which celebrates the courageous and ongoing battle with Melanoma. Our 2010 Warrior Award recipient is Ms. Allie MacKay (KTLA Morning Show) and our 2010 Honoree for his service to the event, is Mr. Aaron Postil (End It Ent.).

7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic has top names! (Scheduled to appear)

Brian Krause - Charmed, Chuck Muncie – NFL San Diego Chargers, Dan Moriarty – FOX Sports Radio, David Naughton – Makin It, Eric Martsolf – Day of our Lives, Galen Gering – Days of our Lives, George Lazenby – James Bond, Gordon “Luggnutz” Stewart - OnEdge, Grant Show – Accidentally on Purpose, Harold Greene - LA News, Jaime Gomez – Nash Bridges, James Hyde - Passions, Jeffrey Nordling – 24, Jeremy Sumpter - Friday Night Lights, Joel Murray – Mad Men, Kevin Dobson - Knots Landing, Kevin Weisman - Alias, Lorenzo Neal - NFL Pro-Bowler, Matt Borlenghi - General Hospital, Matthew Willig - Year One, Max Ryan – Sex And The City 2, Paul Logan – Days of our Lives, Regan Burns – Reno 911, Robert Hays - Airplane, Richard Karn – Home Improvement, Richard Schiff – West Wing, Scott Elrod – Men In Trees, David Rees Snell – The Shield, Stephen Bishop – The Rundown.

For more information, including player registration, visit http://www.HacknSmack.org, or email info@hacknsmack.org.

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Every hour of every day, someone dies of melanoma in the U.S. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, races, and economic levels. One in 75 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetime. It is the fastest rising cancer in the U.S. and the most deadly. It is also the most highly preventable, and treatable, if caught early. Currently, melanoma research receives less than 10% of the funding given to basic research of other cancers “which is why we created this event and why we give 100% of the proceeds to the cause" said Kevin E. West, Founder/Co-Host.

About the Actors Network:

The Actors' Network is an award-winning and well-respected business information, and education membership organization. Founded in 1991, by Kevin E. West, The Actors’ Network is responsible for the longest on-going performer's business related curriculum in the history of entertainment. Alums include: Masi Oka (Heroes) and Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) (www.actors-network.com )

About the Founder:

Originally from Nashville, Kevin E. West’s career spans over 2 decades. Justified, Leverage, LOST, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Bourbon St. (Pilot), Judging Amy, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Melrose Place, The Pretender, Resurrection Blvd, Oh, Baby, Angel, VIP, Seven Days, Diagnosis Murder, Arrest & Trial, In The House, Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Texas Cheerleader Story, Matlock and Made in Heaven with Timothy Hutton are just a sampling. Kevin is also the Co-Author of The Actor’s Guide to GETTING THE JOB and former Stand-up Comic. He is a national speaker, former collegiate golfer, 4-time L.A. Marathoner, 5-time Men’s Senior World Series baseball player and plays a mean Texas Hold’em.

All media inquiries regarding the event and founder/co-host, Kevin E. West; accreditation and event coverage please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) with your request: media@ppmg.info, (310) 860-7774.

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American Voodoo Records Launch New Website; Producer Jim Kaufman To Record Drum Tracks With Jane’s Addiction Stephen Perkins

For Immediate Release Monday,
March 15, 2010

American Voodoo Records Launch New Website; Producer Jim Kaufman To Record Drum Tracks With Jane’s Addiction Stephen Perkins

Hollywood, CA (03/15/10) -- A mere few weeks removed from inking a deal with EMI Label Services, Jim Kaufman’s American Voodoo Records is extremely proud to launch its brand new, comprehensive, state of the art website online at http://www.americanvoodoorecords.com. The site features detailed artist pages, news updates, event listings, staff bios and all new media (audio and video) spanning the entire roster. However, the most in-depth section of the site has to be the virtual tour of Kaufman’s impressive Laurel Canyon Studios where all of the American Voodoo releases were tracked.

Acclaimed producer Jim Kaufman is also excited to announce the signing of Hellflower; featuring Jane’s Addiction legendary drummer Stephen Perkins. Kaufman will be tracking drums with Perkins in Studio A from March 15th through the 17th. Mikey Doling (ex-Snot guitarist) will also be mixing his newest recording project, The Gemini Syndrome, in Studio A later this month.

Kaufman further states: “I am very excited to get the opportunity to work with Stephen Perkins and Hellflower. Drum recordings have always been my specialty and my favorite part of producing. Collaborating with an icon, such as Perkins, is a dream come true for me.

“The new label website will provide a very unique inside view of what happens daily at the American Voodoo label and studios. Jason Lee and his team from B.S.S. are true professionals and the websites they have created for our company are cutting edge and top of the line.

“Gemini Syndrome is an exciting new project and we are happy to have the opportunity to have their debut record mixed at our facility. I have always been a fan of Mikey Doling’s work and look forward to working with him at the American Voodoo studios.”

American Voodoo prides itself on finding the best new talent across multiple genres with a strong focus on artist development. The additions of Hellflower to the label further cements this statement as American Voodoo begins to carve out its unique niche throughout the world.

For more information, please go to http://www.AmericanVoodooRecords.com/contact

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