Join the town of Pawnee as they film a new episode of Parks and Recreation. The upcoming episode celebrates "Founder's Week" with a magnificent parade, festive carnival and some new twists that may challenge Leslie Knope and her beloved small town! Nominated for 2 Golden Globe awards, Parks and Recreation follows the antics of local public officials as they try to improve their Indiana town and stars Amy Poehler, Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.
More...Filming recently began for the final season of Dexter. Many are wondering what this season will bring and how the Dexter saga will end. Will the dark passenger continue to lead Dexter down a dangerous path? Tune in to Showtime this summer to see what twists and turns are in store for Dexter, Deb and the rest of the Miami Metro squad. You can bet there will be many surprises along the way!
Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the Phantom premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater. Inspired by true events, Phantom is an unforgettable deep sea suspense thriller starring Academy Award nominee Ed Harris, David Duchovny and William Fichtner. This Cold War-era story centers on a covert mission that could spark a global nuclear war. Join these men on their once in a lifetime deep sea journey to the unknown...strange things can happen in the deep! Phantom was written and directed by Todd Robinson, also known for writing the sailing film White Squall. Presented by RCR Media Group, Phantom is rated "R" and opens nationwide on March 1, 2013.
Full ArticleWelcome to the imaginative and creative world of RAW! Featuring a variety of talented and creative artists, the Los Angeles chapter of RAW hosted their Discovery showcase downtown at the iconic Belasco Theater. Guests were treated to an evening full of live music, an original film and creative art pieces displayed throughout the venue from painters, sculptors, fabricators, photographers and fashion designers. From industrial inspirations to art infusions to custom gemstone jewelry, this RAW event had it all! Originating in Los Angeles, RAW is an independent arts organization with chapters in over fifty cities nationwide with the mission of connecting artists and fostering creativity. Check out the next RAW event for a night filled with imagination and plenty of surprises!
Full ArticleMakeup artists (MUAs) are critical to the success of any shoot. A good MUA uses the right combination of cosmetics to illustrate the beauty of their subject. Cosmetic companies also continue to evolve, with scientific advancements bringing flattering products that translate perfectly in the digital age. Speaking of MUAs and cosmetics, did you know that Max Factor was one of the first and most influential MUAs in history? Early in his career, Max brought his cosmetic creations to the big screen by painting the faces of unforgettable movie stars including Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Judy Garland, just to name a few. Being the ultimate MUA, Max designed custom makeup formulas for each of his clients to ensure their beauty was perfectly captured on film. His grandsons continued the family legacy by creating Smashbox cosmetics which was sold to Estee Lauder a few years ago. Interestingly enough, a lucky lady in Redondo Beach just found personal documents belonging to the late Max Factor in her garage, some of which included his memoirs. We can only imagine what interesting stories of early Hollywood history are documented on those pages!