East Lynne Theater Company and Cape May Film Society Present the Original DRACULA Tonight, 10/14
Tonight, October 14 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company and The Cape May Film Society are proud to present the 1922 silent film cult classic, “Nosferatu,” at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May, where ELTC is in residence.
Hutter, a real estate agent from Bremen, Germany visits Count Orlok at his remote castle in the Carphathian Mountains because the count wishes to buy a house in town – “a deserted one.” On his way to the castle, Hutter visits an inn, where all of the customers fall silent when he mentions Orlok’s name. Outside, horses bolt and run, and a hyena snarls before slinking away. He laughs off all the signs of gloom and doom, until, while dining with the count, he cuts himself with a bread knife and the count comments, “Blood – your beautiful blood!’
The full title of the film, “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror,” lives up to its name. Max Schreck, who portrays the count, behaves more like an animal than a human being, with ears like bats, claw-like nails, and fangs that are in the middle of his mouth like a rodent’s. Special effects add to the uneasy atmosphere: the disappearance of a coach, the count materializing out of thin air, and photographic negatives used to give the appearance of white trees against a black sky.
In spite of the film’s director, F. W. Murnau, changing the characters’ names, it is obvious that he’s telling the tale of “Dracula” created by Bram Stoker. Stoker’s widow went to court, demanding in vain, that the film be destroyed. Ironically, Murnau might have been the making of Stoker because “Nosferatu’ inspired dozens of other “Dracula” films, none of them, according to many critics, quite as artistic or unforgettable, with the possible exception of Werner Herzog’s 1979 version with Klaus Kinski.
Wayne Zimmerman, who played the organ accompaniment for ELTC and the Society’s 2011 Halloween offering, “Phantom of the Opera,” was so well received, that these two Cape May not-for-profit organizations started a Silent Film Festival. “Nosferatu” is the third and final film for this year’s offerings, and Wayne is once more providing the music. He plays concerts and for silent films throughout the country, creating his own scores for every feature. Never taking a break during the film, he plays his scores from memory. It is rare nowadays that film lovers have the opportunity to see silent films as they were meant to be shown, with live music.
Tickets for “Nosferatu” are $15 and reservations may be made by calling ELTC at 609-884-5898 or by visiting their website, www.eastlynnetheater.org.
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Bruce Cohen, Nina Jacobson and Bryan Singer Co-Chair 2012 LEGACY AWARDS Tonight, 10/13
OUTFEST, the world’s leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry, announced that producers Bruce Cohen (Milk) and Nina Jacobson (The Hunger Games), and director Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects, X-Men) will co-chair the 8th annual Legacy Awards. This year’s event will take place today, October 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
The Legacy Awards serve as a fundraiser for the Outfest Legacy Project for LGBT Film Preservation, which is a collaboration between Outfest and the UCLA Film & Television Archive, and the only program in the world devoted to saving and preserving LGBT moving images.
The centerpiece screening at the 2012 awards will feature a special Sneak Preview screening of the Legacy Project’s most challenging restoration to date. The silent film DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS (ANDERS ALS DIE ANDERN), made in 1919, is arguably the earliest surviving cinematic work made explicitly about LGBT people. Directed by Richard Oswald and co-written by famed psychologist Magnus Hirschfeld, it is believed to be the only film from a group of gay-friendly movies made during Germany’s Weimar era that escaped systematic destruction by the Nazis.
Written as part of a campaign to oppose the passage of Paragraph 175, the German law outlawing homosexuality, DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS caused a major scandal upon release for allegedly glorifying homosexuality and endangering public order and security. The Legacy Project restoration uses a 40-minute fragment discovered in the Ukraine–– the only known film element to have survived World War II. English-language title cards and intertitles have been created and a new negative will be struck to preserve the restored film for the future.
“The restoration of DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS is without question our most ambitious and most important project to date,” says Kirsten Schaffer, Executive Director of Outfest. “We have an extraordinary opportunity not only preserve history, but to make history in the process. We are immensely grateful to Nina, Bruce and Bryan who have been relentless supporters of our mission.”
Outfest and the UCLA Film & Television Archive partnered in 2005 to create the Outfest Legacy Project for LGBT Film Preservation. The only program of its kind in the world, the Outfest Legacy Project is aimed at the growing crisis in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender moving image archiving. Many of the landmark LGBT films produced over the last 30 years are already in danger of fading away; their original exhibition prints are in tatters and their negatives are in woeful storage conditions, or even lost. Celebrating its seventh anniversary, the Outfest Legacy Project is proud to have collected over 20,000 moving picture images for the collection and restored 18 films.
To purchase tickets and for further information, visit www.outfest.org.
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VIDEO: Trailer – Syfy’s Original Movie AMERICAN HORROR HOUSE, Airing Tonight, 10/13
In Syfy’s original movie, American Horror House, the hottest sorority house on campus has a killer secret – and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the all-new trailer, below!
American Horror House premieres tonight, October 13 at 9/8c.
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Museum of the Moving Image Presents an Evening with the Work of David Lynch Tonight, 10/13
Museum of the Moving Image presents an evening with the work of David Lynch, from trancendental Meditation to Eraserhead, featuring a screening of documentary Meditation, Creativity, Peace, followed by discussion, reception with donuts and coffee, and rare screening of 35mm print of cult classic Eraserhead, tonight, October 13, 2012, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Best known for his postmodern cinematic masterpieces like Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, and Twin Peaks, David Lynch has also worked with music, visual art, performance, and entrepreneurship. In recent years, he has taken on an entirely new and different role, as a champion of the transformational possibilities of Transcendental Meditation. In collaboration with the David Lynch Foundation, Museum of the Moving Image presents a special screening of Lynch’s new documentary on the subject, Meditation, Creativity, Peace.
“In today’s world of fear and uncertainty, every child should have one class period a day to dive within himself and experience the field of silence—bliss—the enormous reservoir of energy and intelligence that is deep within all of us,” writes Lynch on his foundation’s website. Meditation, Creativity, Peace follows him on his two-year, 16-country tour to share how that bliss can be achieved by all people through Transcendental Meditation.
An introduction by the David Lynch Foundation’s Executive Director Bob Roth will provide valuable insight and behind the scenes detail to this amazing document of a personal journey to change the world. The screening will be followed by a reception in the Moving Image Café with donuts from The Doughnut Plant and David Lynch Signature Cup Organic Coffee. Later in the evening, guests will have the opportunity to attend a special 35mm screening Lynch’s surrealist classic, Eraserhead.
Tickets for each screening are included with Museum admission and will be available first-come, first-served on the day of the program. This program is free for Museum members (who may also reserve tickets in advance). To become a member visit http://movingimage.us/support/membership or call 718 777 6877.
SCHEDULE FOR DAVID LYNCH: MEDITATION, CREATIVITY, PEACE, OCTOBER 13, 2012
Film screenings take place in the main theater at Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street), Astoria, and are included with Museum admission.
Meditation, Creativity, Peace
Introduced by Bob Roth, Executive Director, David Lynch Foundation
Followed by reception in the Moving Image Café with donuts from The Doughnut Plant and David Lynch Signature Cup Organic Coffee
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 5:00 P.M.
2012, 71 mins. Digital Projection. Edited by Noriko Miyakawa. ‘This is a donut. It is very sweet, and very good. But if you’ve never tasted a donut, you wouldn’t really know how sweet and how good a donut is… Transcendental Meditation is like that. Transcendental Meditation gives an experience much sweeter than the sweetness of this donut. It gives the experience of the sweetest nectar of life, pure bliss consciousness.” This fascinating documentary follows David Lynch on a 16-country tour of Europe and the Middle East to spread the word about the individual and global impact of Transcendental Meditation (TM). With equal parts wit and passion, Meditation, Creativity, Peace, shows the director’s commitment to TM as way of changing the world, starting from within. The film also offers rare insight into Lynch’s creative process, through interviews and revealing moments from the tour.
Eraserhead
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7:30 P.M.
Dir. David Lynch. 1977, 85 mins. 35mm. Courtesy of Asymmetrical Productions. With Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph. A surrealist horror film, an urban-decay nightmare, an expressionistic mind-melt, and a pitch-black comedy, Eraserhead is David Lynch’s astonishing debut film, a nightmarish movie about a zombielike loner. Beautifully filmed in black-and-white, it is filled with astonishing sights—and sounds, from the dirge of Fats Waller organ music to the haunting sound design by Alan Splet. This is a rare chance to see this unforgettable movie in 35mm.
Museum of the Moving Image (movingimage.us) advances the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. In January 2011, the Museum reopened after a major expansion and renovation that nearly doubled its size. Accessible, innovative, and forward-looking, the Museum presents exhibitions, education programs, significant moving-image works, and interpretive programs, and maintains a collection of moving-image related artifacts.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed Monday except for holiday openings
Film Screenings: Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and as scheduled. Unless otherwise noted, screenings are included with Museum admission.
Museum Admission: $12.00 for adults; $9.00 for persons over 65 and for students; $6.00 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 and Museum members are admitted free. Admission to the galleries is free on Fridays, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets for special screenings and events may be purchased in advance by phone at 718 777 6800 or online.
Location: 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street) in Astoria.
Subway: M (weekdays only) or R to Steinway Street. Q (weekdays only) or N to 36 Avenue.
Program Information: Telephone: 718 777 6888; Website: movingimage.us
Membership: 718 777 6877, [email protected]
The Museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and its operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation). The Museum also receives generous support from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. For more information, visit movingimage.us.
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Miley Cyrus Visits “The Tonight Show,” Debuts “Two and a Half Men” Sneak Peek
Capping off another busy week with a television appearance, Miley Cyrus was on-hand as one of the celebrities featured for Friday night’s (October 12) installment of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
The 19-year-old superstar rocked a racy, black sleeveless top with a city skyline print skirt as she grabbed a seat on the Burbank studio stage alongside Jay for her sitdown interview – which is set to air later tonight at 11:35/10:35C on NBC.
Aside from visiting “The Tonight Show,” Miley took to Twitter to treat fans to a sneak peek from her guest appearance on “Two and a Half Men” (of which she spoke about kissing cast member Angus T Jones with Leno).
Set to air next Thursday, the former “Hannah Montana” star wrote, “Here’s the 1st look at my appearance on @TwoHalfMen_CBS! Don’t miss it Thurs Oct 18 8:30/7:30c on CBS!”
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Tony Shalhoub, Roberta Reardon & More to Attend 2012 HOLA Awards Tonight, 10/8
Attending the 13th Annual Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Awards presented by Delta Air Lines tonight, October 8, 2012 will be SAG-AFTRA elected leadership reps that include national SAG-AFTRA Co- President, Roberta Reardon and national SAG-AFTRA Co-Treasurer and Co-Secretary, Amy Aquino. Also joining the celebration will be Tony Plana, Tony Shalhoub, Brooke Adams and CNN’s Jane Vélez-Mitchell. A special tribute to the late Lupe Ontiveros will be given by Latin Heat Editor and co-host of “HOLA L.A.” Bel Hernández. Odalys Molina and Jorge Ramos will serve as the Masters of Ceremonies of this year’s HOLA Awards.
Honorees at the Gala include HOLA member J.W. Cortés of NBC’s “Stars Earn Stripes,” who is winning the inaugural HOLA Excellence in Reality Television; The NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission which is receiving a Special Recognition HOLA Award; NBC Latino and Telemundo’s José Díaz-Balart who are being each to be honored with an HOLA Excellence in Media Award. They join fellow honorees David Zayas (of “Dexter”), recipient of the HOLA Jose Ferrer Tespis Award, and Marlene Forté (of “Dallas”) and Felix Solis (of “Made in Jersey”) who are each receiving an HOLA Excellence in Television Award. In addition to the honorees, HOLA will also award multiple recipients for outstanding work done throughout the past New York Latino Theater Season in all categories including Leading Actress; Leading Actor; Supporting Actress; Supporting Actor; Director; Playwright and Outstanding Production.
The 2012 HOLA Awards presented by Delta Air Lines will take place on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 6:30pm at The Battery Gardens (www.BatteryGardens.com), located on the waterfront in New York’s scenic Battery Park (opposite 17 State Street and adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal).
The Awards Gala and Benefit is an official event of NYC’s Latin Media and Entertainment Week (sponsored by the NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission created by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg). Sponsorships slots are still available, please contact María F. Nieto at (212) 253-1015 or via e-mail at [email protected] to become a sponsor of the Gala. A limited number of individual tickets are also available for purchase at $150 and can be purchased by calling the HOLA office at (212) 253-1015.
HONOREES: David Zayas, Marlene Forte, Felix Solis, J.W. Cortes, Jose Diaz-Balart, NBC Latino and the NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission
SPECIAL GUESTS and Tribute: Roberta Reardon,Amy Aquino, Mike Hodge, Tony Plana, recently deceased actress Lupe Ontiveros, Bel Hernández, Jane Vélez-Mitchell, Tony Shalhoub, Brooke Adams.
Masters of Ceremonies: Odalys Molina and Jorge Ramos
2012 HOLA Awards for Excellence in Theater:
[producer(s) shown in parentheses]
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR
Alfredo Huereca, La cena (Raúl Durán/Ana Grosse)
Frank Robles, Locuras en Wíchita (Repertorio Español)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR
Zulema Clares, Mariela en el desierto (Repertorio Español)
Miriam Cruz, Locuras en Wíchita (Repertorio Español)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED MALE ACTOR
Howard Collado, Glass Cord (Teatro LATEA)
Josean Ortiz, DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story (Society of the Educational Arts/Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre/RMM Group)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED FEMALE ACTOR
Basílica Bliachas, La Callas & Medea (Thalía Spanish Theatre)
Johanna Rodríguez, DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story (Society of the Educational Arts/Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre/RMM Group)
OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMANCE
Elaine Del Valle, Brownsville Bred (The Schoolhouse Theater/Theater 808/Al Eskanazy Productions/59E59)
Andrés Chulisi Rodríguez, Growing Up Gonzales (Reel Players and Poets Club/Toptía Productions)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE CAST
Teddy Cáñez, Zabryna Guevara, Alfredo Narciso, Xochitl Romero, Carmen Zilles, Chimichangas and Zoloft (Atlantic Theater Company)
Raúl Durán, Ana Grosse, Gerardo Gudiño, Alfredo Huereca, La cena (Raúl Durán/Ana Grosse)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Raúl Ábrego, for scenic design; and Erik Pearson, for projection design; of Intringulis (INTAR)
Alex Moore, for lighting design; and Milteri Tucker, for choreography; of Temple of the Souls (MultiStages)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PLAYWRITING
Fernanda Coppel, Chimichangas and Zoloft (Atlantic Theater Company)
Lina Gallegos, Locuras en Wíchita (Repertorio Español)
Félix Rojas, Growing Up Gonzales (Reel Players and Poets Club/Toptía Productions)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION
Jaime Castañeda, Chimichangas and Zoloft (Atlantic Theater Company)
Raúl Durán, La cena (Raúl Durán/Ana Grosse)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Anita Vélez-Mitchell, Dean Landon and Anika Paris, for the musical score (lyrics and music) of Temple of the Souls (MultiStages)
Cristián David and Fernando Reyes, for their outstanding mime performance in Pájaro (TeatroStageFest/ Gallinero Culeko)
GILBERTO ZALDÍVAR HOLA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
La cena (Raúl Durán/Ana Grosse)
T emple of the Souls (MultiStages)
HOLA is an arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the cultivation, education and recognition of emerging artists. HOLA strives for an accurate, informed and non- stereotyped portrayal of the full spectrum of Latino culture and heritage in all entertainment and media industries. The organization was founded in 1975 by a group of Hispanic actors concerned with the images of Latinos in the media and now functions as a leading advocacy group in the industry for such actors working on stage, on television and in films.
ABOUT THE HONOREES:
HOLA José Ferrer Tespis Honoree: David was born in and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents. Among his notable roles include the terrifying and powerful prisoner, Enrique Morales, from HBO’s “Oz,” but he also has wonderful comic timing, to which many NYC theatregoers can attest. Today he has had roles on Broadway, in television series and major motion pictures and even lent his voice to a video game. His childhood dreams have been realized as he has become one of the faces in the movies that inspire other children. Luckily for audiences, this former policeman is not slowing at all. He continues to challenge himself with a range of varying roles in all media. He will finish filming season seven of “Dexter.” He will continue in his 2007 Satellite award- winning performance as Ángel Batista, the big-hearted and generous detective. The seventh season (the series’ penultimate) of “Dexter” will premiere in October on Showtime.
2012 HOLA Excellence in Television Honorees:
Marlene Forté is an actress, director and producer. Born in Cuba, she is a founding member of LAByrinth Theater Company in NYC where she started her acting career in the early 1990s. Since moving to Los Angeles 13 years ago, she has appeared in many TV recurring roles, include “The House of Payne” and, most recently, “The Secret Life of The American Teenager.” Other television credits include “Eastbound and Down,” “Community,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Mentalist” and “Castle,” to name a few. On film she was first known for the lead role in the independent movie Lena’s Dreams, which she co-produced In 2008 she received an Imagen Foundation Award nomination for her role in the Lifetime movie “Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story.” Other film credits include the chief transporter in the 2009 Star Trek reboot and Mrs. Glass in Real Women Have Curves. This autumn, you can catch her on Marlon Wayans’ film spoof of Paranormal Activity (and similar films) called Haunted House and the romantic comedy My Last Day Without You. She also just wrapped Catherine Hardwick’s erotic thriller Plush. Currently she plays Carmen Ramos, longtime Ewing family housekeeper and mother to Elena (played by Jordana Brewster) on TNT’s revamped “Dallas.”
Felix Solis can be seen playing Riv Brody in the new CBS episodic series, “Made in Jersey.” He was a series regular on “NYC 22” produced by Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal on CBS. He has also had a recurring role on “The Good Wife,” on the same network. His other television credits include the series “Criminal Minds,” “Army Wives,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Fringe,” “Damages,” “The Sopranos” and “The West Wing.” His feature film credits include Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, Asger Leth’s Man On A Ledge, John Leguizamo’s Fugly, Wes Craven’s My Soul To Take, Tom Twyker’s The International, Taking Chance (opposite Kevin Bacon), The Forgotten (opposite Alfre Woodard) and Rashaad Ernesto Green’s Gun Hill Road (Grand Jury Nominee for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival). As a member of New York City’s critically acclaimed LAByrinth Theatre Company since 1999, he originated roles in Our Lady of 121st Street and In Arabia We’d All Be Kings, both written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. As a director, he helmed Raúl Castillo’s Knives and Other Sharp Objects at the Joseph Papp Public Theater. He also co-wrote, acted, produced and directed a foreign short film entitled Tinto, shot on location and based in the wine country region of Chile, South America. He was born and raised by Puerto Rican parents in the Chelsea and Greenwich Village areas of New York City.
HOLA Excellence in Reality Television Honoree: J.W. Cortés is an actor, singer and filmmaker. He was most recently featured on the new NBC reality competition series “Stars Earn Stripes.” It brought together the best of both worlds for him because in addition to his acting experience, he was in the U.S. Marines Corps for 13 years, during which time he rose to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant and is an Iraq war veteran, having served in the beginning phases of the war in 2003. He currently serves as an officer with the New York MTA Police Department. Along with his role on “Stars Earn Stripes,” he has also logged in some impressive acting credits including roles in the films As Good as Dead (with Cary Elwes and Andie McDowell), A Kiss Of Chaos (with Adam Rodríguez) and the soon-to-be-released Blue Caprice (with Joey Lauren Adams and Isaiah Washington), the last inspired by the the Beltway sniper attacks. In addition, he starred in, wrote and directed the acclaimed short film Conscientious Objector, a film inspired by his 2003 tour of duty in Iraq and appeared in an episode of the NBC show “Mercy.”
2012 HOLA Excellence in Media Honorees:
NBC Latino is the new voice of American Hispanics. Launched in July 2012, NBCLatino.com is an English-language lifestyle and news destination for Latinos. NBC Latino covers a wide spectrum of stories from news and politics, to education, food and celebrity. The site aims to paint a portrayal of the true Hispanic experience in the U.S.; a mission achieved by cultivating an ecosystem in which Hispanic news is taken beyond the usual conversation, toward something more inspired, empowered and energized. Our users are deeply proud of where they come from and just as proud of where they’re heading. NBC Latino gives them credit for being smart and accomplished, yet we know they aspire for even more. It speaks to them in English because it is the language they already speak. It take Hispanic news beyond the usual conversation toward something more inspired, empowered and energized. NBC Latino is proud of the recognition by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) and look forward to continuing to serve the Latino community with culturally-relevant content.
José Díaz-Balart is a Cuban-American journalist and television anchorman. He is currently the anchor for “Noticiero Telemundo,” the network’s news program as well as the network’s Washington, D.C.-based public affairs Sunday morning program “Enfoque.” In August 1996 he made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program when he became anchor for the CBS News program “This Morning.” He co-hosted the Telemundo network’s first morning news and entertainment show, “Esta Mañana,” as well as its public affairs show “Cada Día.” He received two Emmy awards while he was working at WTVJ-TV, an Associated Press Award and four Hispanic Excellence in Journalism Awards, all in the 1980s. He also received a DuPont and Peabody as well as the Orchid award for best news anchor in the U.S. in 2006. Media 100 has named him best anchor three times, and Hispanic Business Magazine named him one of the “100 most influential people in the U.S.” He was given the Silver Circle Award by the National Academy of Television Sciences in 2010. As of June 2011, he has filled in for MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer at the 12pm time slot, hosting the one-hour MSNBC Program, “MSNBC Live.” For the second time he made history when he substituted for “MSNBC Live” anchor Contessa Brewer for the week of June 20 through June 24, 2011 in the show’s 12 PM time slot, making him the first U.S. journalist to broadcast both English and Spanish newscasts on two networks simultaneously.
2012 Special Recognition HOLA Honoree: The NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LMEC) was created by NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to make New York City the Latin media capital of the world. The LMEC works to promote economic development for Hispanic advertising and new media companies, creates and supports events that are an experience and a destination for people around the world, and partners with businesses, professional associations and educational institutions to develop the local media and entertainment workforce. Official LMEC events range from theater to alternative music to film to salsa to outdoor concerts to classical music to art shows and more. The talent and range of styles of the LMEC events and the energy and vitality of New York give you the best Latin cultural experience in the world.
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Lifetime’s Original Movie STEEL MAGNOLIAS Debuts Tonight, 10/7
The world-premiere of the highly anticipated Lifetime Original Movie Event, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, is set to debut tonight, October 7 at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime.
Golden Globe(R) and Grammy(R) Award winner and Academy Award(R) nominee Queen Latifah stars in and executive produces the film, a television adaptation of the iconic play and 1989 film of the same name, reuniting her with producing duo Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, from the Oscar and Golden Globe winning Chicago and Hairspray. Directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), the film will feature Queen Latifah taking on the role of ‘M’Lynn’ and starring alongside Tony(R) Award winner Phylicia Rashad as ‘Clairee,’ Independent Spirit Award nominee Adepero Oduye as ‘Annelle,’ Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad as ‘Shelby,’ with Grammy winner Jill Scott as ‘Truvy’ and Golden Globe and multiple Emmy(R)- winner Alfre Woodard as ‘Ouiser,’
Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Steel Magnolias is executive produced by Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere (Single Ladies) and Shelby Stone. Leon directs from a script that has been adapted for television by Sally Robinson (Iron Jawed Angels) and is based on the play and screenplay by Robert Harling (The First Wives Club). Steel Magnolias is also a reunion for Zadan, Meron, Rashad and Leon, who last worked together on the critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Sony TV movie A Raisin in the Sun, which won numerous NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding TV Movie, Miniseries, or DramaticSpecial and Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special for Phylicia Rashad.
In an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children – and hair and nails – all the important topics that truly unite and celebrate women.
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry’s leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off- network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry’s largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate thatincludes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas,comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT produces 6,000+ hours of programming annually in over 70 countries. SPT is a leader in local language productions, some of which are co-produced with local partners, and sells SPE-owned formats around the world. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina,Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT’s worldwide television networks portfolio is a key strategy in SPE’s long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 120 channel feeds, which are available in 159 countries reaching more than 543 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE’s premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT owns Dutch entertainment company 2waytraffic, Production Company Embassy Row and Sony Movie Channel, and is a part owner of cable channel GSN, new 3D channel 3net, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT’s syndicated series as well as in all of SPE’s digital businesses in the United States. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
Lifetime Television is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. The network posted major growth in viewership among the key demographics in Second Quarter 2012 versus Second Quarter 2011, posting a 13% jump among Women 18-49, +5% among Adults 18-49 and +1% in Women 25-54. Additionally, among Women 18-49, Lifetime marked the network’s strongest 2Q growth in 10 years. Lifetime Television(R), LMN(R), Lifetime Real Women(R) and Lifetime Digital(TM) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A+E Networks. A+E Networks is a joint venture of theDisney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal.
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Armie Hammer Talks “The Lone Ranger” on “The Tonight Show”
He’s been busy shooting his role for the blockbuster hopeful film “The Lone Ranger,” but Armie Hammer freed up time to make an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Tuesday (October 2).
The 26-year-old Hollywood hunk looked dapper in a perfectly fitted grey suit as he took a seat next to the late night guru to dish about a range of topics including his experiences portraying the character of John Reid (aka The Lone Ranger).
While dishing about the dangers of working with trained animals during production, Armie explained that the original plan of letting “a horse bite scorpions off of his face” had to be changed.
“I showed up on set and I said ‘ok great we are gonna do the things with the scorpions right’ and Gore [the director] was like ‘I think we have to rework that…,’” the “Social Network” stud recalled, laughingly adding, “We were rehearsing with the dummy and the horse bit the dummy’s nose off.”
The Gore Verbinski directed movie follows an American spirit warrior Tonto, who recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. Also starring Johnny Depp and Tom Wilkinson, “The Lone Ranger” is set to hit theaters on July 3, 2013.
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Jessica Lowndes and GLEE’s Grant Gustin Star in Lifetime Movie A MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE Tonight, 9/29
Jessica Lowndes (“90210″), Grant Gustin (“Glee”) and Annabeth Gish (“Pretty Little Liars”) Star in the World Premiere of “A Mother’s Nightmare” tonight, September 29th.
A Mother’s Nightmare stars Lowndes (90210) as Vanessa, a 17-year-old girl, who is transferred to a new school where she meets Chris (Gustin, Glee), a 16-year-old with a recently broken heart. Vanessa moves fast to claim Chris for her own, monopolizing his time and distancing him from his friends and family. His mother, Maddie (Gish, Pretty Little Liars), feels unsettled by their sudden relationship and when she discovers a dark secret of Vanessa’s she uses all her resources to convince Chris to end it. (The more Maddie tries to protect Chris, the more Vanessa’s hold on him is threatened) Angered and vengeful, Vanessa accuses Chris of a heinous act that turns the school against him and sparks an online attack. As things get violent, Vanessa plans her next move and Maddie must find out Vanessa’s game before she loses her son forever.
A Mother’s Nightmare will premiere on Lifetime tonight, September 29th at 8pm ET/PT.
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Christina Aguilera Talks “The Voice” Departure on “The Tonight Show”
Closing out the another busy work week with a late night television appearance, Christina Aguilera was among the lineup of stars visiting “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Friday (September 28).
The 31-year-old looked fabulous as she took the NBC Studios stage in Burbank to promote both her hit Fox competition series, “The Voice,” and her upcoming album “Lotus,” which us set for a November 13th release date.
Talking about the disc’s title, Aguilera explained that it represents “the unbreakable flower that withstands the test of time. Through the harshest of weather conditions and tough surroundings, it thrives and survive.”
As for her small screen doings, Christina was asked by Jay whether reports telling that she won’t be returning to her coaching role next season are accurate.
In response, the “Your Body” songstress said, “Yeah, its important. I think what makes the show really special and why people appreciate it is that the four of us are artists and we have to go out there and, you know, experience our fans, you know, do our shows, record our records and be artists ourselves so that we can be great coaches,” adding, “So, it’s important for me to take a moment, especially since now it is back to back seasons, like twice a year…. fortunately they understood and they’ve been supportive. So, I’m taking a little break and going out on the road for a minute and getting back to me as an artist.”
As a followup, Leno queried, “So you’ll be back? You’re just off for a season or so?”
“Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. I mean, I love doing the show,” Aguilera replied. “But I’ve got to keep it fresh and, you know, I have to fulfill my creative soul.”
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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Talks Painkiller Addiction on “Tonight Show”
Stepping out for some media duties, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino stopped by “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” last night (September 26).
The “Jersey Shore” stud stared things off by flirting with fellow guest Kirstie Alley, declaring, “Tell daddy what baby wants!”
As for his new on-screen persona, Mike noted, “It’s the same Mike but a Mike that has matured over the past couple of years and someone who is trying to make the best decisions and be the best person they can be on a daily basis.”
When Jay asked him where he was when he finally decided he needed help with his painkiller addiction, Mike confessed, “Australia. I was doing some appearances out in Australia. My schedule was pretty crazy. You go from city to city every other day. And I remember one day I was just so tired, extremely tired. All I had to do was get up, put my clothes on, and go to this particular venue.”
“I was so tired I didn’t have the motivation to get up, I was exhausted from work, and I even had the people who travel with me- they had the belt laid out, they had the shoes, and all I had to do was pretty much just throw it on. And I was like, ‘If I’m having a tough time at this particular point, I have to shoot ‘Jersey Shore’ in six to eight months… If this goes any further my family and my friends- it can get even worse.’”
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Ann Romney Jokes About Husband’s Dance Skills on ‘Tonight Show’ (Video)
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s wife also talks to Jay Leno about the significance if her husband were to win the election.
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Shia LaBeouf Drops By “The Tonight Show”
Taking care of some promotional duties, Shia LaBeouf paid a visit to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” last night (August 21).
The “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” stud chatted with Leno about his upcoming flick “Lawless” that hits theaters August 29th and his process of putting on weight for the role.
Shia explained, “Once [Tom] Hardy got cast, and Hardy is a big boy, then it became, ‘Are we really from the same fabric of man? Can I be your brother?’”
“Standing next to him I felt like Josh Groban… Listen I love Josh Groban by the way, I have a Josh Groban tattoo, so nothing against Josh Groban. I just felt really meek.”
“I gained about 40 pounds and he dropped a bit. It’s just eating. Your lifestyle becomes something else you know. Every three hours you’re consuming. Food becomes vitamins… It’s gorging. It’s horrible.”
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Jay Leno Takes Huge Pay Cut, Staffers Fired At ‘The Tonight Show’
By Radar Staff
It was a dark day at The Tonight Show Friday when 20 to 25 staffers were pink slipped, and with Jay Leno taking what is being called a “tremendous” pay cut to prevent even more lost jobs.
The development is believed to be an offshoot of NBC being acquired by Comcast and exes there demanding that everything at the network be streamlined, reports Deadline.
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Before you feel too sorry for Leno, his salary is reportedly still in the range of $27 million a year. He also brings in estimated additional $15 million a year from other appearances.
Even with severely declining network viewership, ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ remains the top-rated late night chat show and an advertising can cow, but with an aging audience.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report have siphoned off the younger crowd.
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Michelle Obama & Gabby Douglas Talk Eating Habits on “Tonight”
After winning a gold medal at the Olympic games, one would think it’s time to celebrate with a relaxing vacation. For gold-medalist Gabby Douglas there are simpler tasks at hand.
During an appearance on the “Tonight Show” with Jay Leno on Monday (August 13), the history-making 16-year-old told the comedian, “I splurged on an Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s!”
Surprised by her response Leno asked, “Egg McMuffin?” The darling gymnast’s answer prompted a response from co-guest First Lady Michelle Obama who jokingly scolded her unhealthy desicion saying, “Yeah, Gabby, don’t encourage him,” adding,” I’m sure it was on a whole wheat McMuffin.”
The 48-year-old wife of President Barack Obama is no stranger to encouraging everyone in the United States to try and lead a healthier lifestyle and she added, “You’re setting me back Gabby!”
As the trio continued on with their fun-loving interview, Jay asked Gabby about winning her Olympic gold. The young athlete responded, “I think it’s very different and when I [say] different it’s in a better way,’ adding, “I never thought I would be doing the show with the First Lady, or even you Jay!”
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Jessica Biel Talks Puerto Rican Getaway on “The Tonight Show”
Hitting the talk show circuit as she pushes forth with promotional efforts, Jessica Biel brought her good looks to the NBC Studios in Burbank, CA on Wednesday (July 25) for an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.
The 30-year-old actress was clad in a two-tone teal-blue and pink Roland Mouret ‘Angel’ frock with black pumps for her sitdown interview which comes ahead of the August 3rd release of her new movie “Total Recall”.
During her chat with Leno, Miss Biel dished about her recent romantic getaway to Puerto Rico with her man, Justin Timberlake.
Of this, she said, “I was visiting my fiance there. He’s shooting a film there. So I’m vacationing. I’m having the best time of my life. It’s fantastic.”
Along with sunning herself and getting some much-deserved rest, Jessica also went scuba diving, as she told, “I got an advanced certification because I love, love scuba diving. You can go around 100 feet and a little bit deeper. You learn how to use a compass underwater in case you get lost.”
Biel added, “When you’re down there it’s so peaceful. No one’s talking to you, no one’s bothering you. It’s just you and the fishes.”
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Rachel Weisz’s Fire Extinguisher Gifting on “The Tonight Show”
Kicking off another busy promotional run, the lovely Rachel Weisz paid a visit to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Thursday (July 19).
The 42-year-old English actress donned a cute black frock as she took a seat on the Burbank, CA set to boost interest in her upcoming movie “The Bourne Legacy” – which is set to hit theaters on August 10th.
Aside from plugging her Tony Gilroy directed thriller, Miss Weisz spoke about quite the special present doted unto her by “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” actor husband Daniel Craig.
Having received a classic set of wheels, Rachel dished, “He gave me a 1978 V12 Coupe… Jaguar. It’s a 78 Jaguar, blue.”
Certainly not the response she was hoping to receive, Jay announced that he got a gift for the brunette beauty, as well, saying, “I bought you a present, quite legitimately, if you’re going to drive that Jag. I got you this, I thought you’d like it. It’s a fire extinguisher.”
“It’s a goofy combination of carburetors and smog and, just, keep this in the back seat of your car,” Leno added while explaining the reasoning behind the purchase, of which Weisz acknowledged with, “Thank you, Jay.”
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Snooki Talks Strippers with Newt Gingrich on “The Tonight Show”
Making for a mixed bag of guests on last night’s episode of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shared the stage with conservative political figure Newt Gingrich.
When the former Speaker of the House was done with his interview with Leno, he stuck around to welcome the “Jersey Shore” starlet with a fist bump.
Snooki seemed to enjoy the banter with Gingrich and even told him, “I’m trying to be like you,” referring to his financial success.
Referring to her fiancé Jionni LaValle’s upcoming bachelor party, Nicole noted that they were planning to have exotic dancers and asked Newt, “Did you have strippers?”
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