Friday, August 27, 2004
TGIF -- More TV info, Carmen Electra and More
BBC America in November: NEW ON BBC AMERICA - November 2004 PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS ON BBC AMERICA
THE YOUNG VISITERS [sic] (U.S. premiere original) Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent (Iris, Moulin Rouge) and Hugh Laurie (Stuart Little, Maybe Baby) star in a colorful, enchanting and eccentric view of adult life and love in Victorian London as seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old girl in BBC AMERICA's original comic moviepremiere, The Young Visiters [sic]. Based on the much-loved Victorian novel, written in 1890 by Daisy Ashford, who wrote (and famously misspelled) the tale when she was just nine-years-old, the comic drama centers on two gentlemen - Alfred Salteena (Jim Broadbent) and Lord Bernard Clark (Hugh Laurie) - as they compete for the favors of a young lady, Ethel Monticue (Lyndsey Marshal, The Hours, The Gathering Storm). Alfred Salteena, "an elderly man of 42," has his heart set a-flutter by his young charge, Ethel, whom he has promised to introduce to the aristocracy. Alfred is only acquainted with one aristocrat - Lord Bernard Clark - and duly arranges to visit him in his rambling Rickamere Hall. Alfred asks Bernard's advice on how to, "gain a place on the right side of the blanket" in order to be in a position to propose to Ethel. Bernard advises him to travel to
Murder in Suburbia premieres Mondays from
MINE ALL MINE (
Mine All Mine premieres Sundays from
WAKING THE DEAD (
Waking the Dead premieres Mondays from
THE PERSUADERS (Channel premiere) Fast money, fast cars and fast women... this is the life of dashing do-gooders Tony Curtis and Roger Moore in the 1971 adventure series The Persuaders. The action-packed classic joins The Avengers and The Saint on BBC
The Persuaders airs Friday nights beginning
COLD FEET (Channel premiere) The complex emotional lives of three 30-something couples are the focus of BBC
Cold Feet airs Sundays from
THIS LIFE Five friends. One household. No rules. It's back. BBC
Winner of five major awards - including the Royal Television Society's award for Best Drama - This Life revolves around uncompromising story lines of sexy, young twenty-somethings who are rival lawyers by day and hard-partying friends by night.
This Life airs Sundays from
Who's Wearing What: Carmen Electra will hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in a dress by Sunny Choi. The vibrant green plunging v-neck satin cocktail dress is the just the beginning. She will change into another Sunny Choi dress for the VMA after-party. Carmen will host the Ocean Drive VMA after-party in a white satin off-the-shoulder cocktail dress, with bow accent at the shoulder.
TNT Original: Two-time Golden Globe nominee Kyra Sedgwick (The Woodsman, Loverboy, Cavedweller) has been cast to play the lead Turner Network Television (TNT)'s THE CLOSER, an original dramatic pilot about an elite division of the LAPD, announced Michael Wright, senior vice president of original programming for TNT. THE CLOSER comes to TNT from The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. James Duff (The D.A., The Agency) wrote the pilot, which is being executive produced by Duff, Greer Shephard (Nip/Tuck, The D.A.) and Michael Robin (Nip/Tuck, The D.A., NYPD Blue). Robin will also direct. THE CLOSER is a gripping police drama that tells the story of Deputy Police Chief Brenda Jean Johnson (Sedgwick), an
Sedgwick was last seen in HBO's Emmy-nominated Something the Lord Made and has just wrapped production on Kevin Bacon's Loverboy, which she co-produced. In addition to Personal Velocity, which earned her a 2002 Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, her credits include Born on the Fourth of July, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Singles, Phenomenon, Behind the Red Door, Just a Kiss and Secondhand Lions, as well as Something to Talk About and Miss Rose White, both of which earned her Golden Globe nominations.
WHO: Bob McGrath, known as"Bob from
WHAT: SANTA MEETS THE ICE DRAGON, a brand-new musical holiday adventure combines theater, dance and music. This captivating production is a new and original Christmas tale, but has the kind of wonderfully old-fashioned, timeless storyline and themes and enchanting symphonic score that will appeal to children and adults alike. The magical costumes, sets and special effects make it destined to become an instant annual classic. (Think of a production situated somewhere between Hans Christian Andersen and Disney.) Produced and directed by Anne Geenen of In the Wings Productions (which also brought the performance troupe Mummenschanz and The Flying Karamazov Brothers to
WHERE:
The Beacon Theater (2800 seats)
Broadway
New York City
WHEN: DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 28
Evening performances at 7:30 pm, with two performances on Wednesdays & Sundays, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Specially discounted school matinee for Group Sales and open to the public on Tues., December 14, at 12 pm.
TICKETS GO ON
Ticketmaster: 212-307-7171
Box Office: 212-496-7070
Groups: 212-398-8383 or 800-223-7565
www.santameetstheicedragon.com
War, What it's Good For, Absolutely Nothing: On
Timed to coincide with the 2004 Presidential campaign, the THE WAR ROOM is a timely look at the political campaign process, offering insights into what the John Kerry and George W. Bush campaigns must be like in the last days to win the presidency. An additional bonus feature includes newly recorded remarks from the filmmakers specifically added for this release, wherein they share some of the most memorable stories from their ringside access to the
From a cold Primary in
At the center of THE WAR ROOM are the two men who guide Clinton’s presidential bid through all of its turmoil: James Carville, the fiery, charismatic, expletive-spewing Cajun who manages the campaign with a mixture of Southern charm and unrelenting passion; and George Stephanopoulos, the brilliant, handsome Rhodes Scholar who, as communications director, calmly but surely mobilizes Clinton’s staff to take the presidency.
Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker’s camera follow these two masterminds as they ingeniously maneuver the campaign past the controversy of Gennifer Flowers and the draft-dodging issue through such events as the Democratic National Convention, the debates with George Bush and H. Ross Perot and the final, nail-biting days leading up to the election itself. This is a compelling and enlightening adventure story about two remarkable men, and about the monumental effort, determination and chutzpah that is required to conduct – and win – a political campaign in the modern age.
BASICS
DVD - $14.98 SRP
Street Date:
Orders due
Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
DTS: Dolby
DVD Catalog # 26128
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Television Schedules, Fall Previews and More
Fun Educational TV: PBS KIDS GO! — A New Destination for Early Elementary School-aged Kids Launching October 11, 2004 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays (check local listings) and weekends, PBS KIDS GO! is a new educational, multimedia destination specifically created by, for and about kids in their early elementary school years — an audience with limited choices for media that is both fun and educational and more importantly, age-appropriate.
PBS KIDS GO! introduces new stars — from MAYA & MIGUEL and POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER —and current popular PBS KIDS’ programs targeted towards older kids, including ARTHUR and CYBERCHASE (new episodes for CYBERCHASE begin this fall, ARTHUR will premiere new episodes in December). Info: www.pbskidsgo.org
THE PROGRAMMING:
MAYA & MIGUEL, from Scholastic Entertainment, presents culture and language learning as fun, relevant and rewarding for all children, with a special emphasis on the Latino population. Lively and colorful, MAYA & MIGUEL chronicles the adventures, and sometimes misadventures, of 10-year-old twins Maya and Miguel Santos and features their family, friends and a richly diverse neighborhood. This never-a-dull-moment situation comedy revolves around Maya’s well-intended meddling in her family’s and friend’s lives, ultimately creating new quandaries to fix. While every episode takes humorous twists and turns, the underlying message is the importance of doing good for the family and community, and the philosophy that shared happiness is greater than personal gain. Sprinkled throughout the series are values of friendship, family and a positive, culturally rich portrayal of Latino family, language and cultures.
POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER, from WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. in association with Marc Brown Studios, is a series spin-off from the popular series ARTHUR. Arthur's friend Buster travels with his father, who is an airline pilot ferrying a Latino rock band, Los Viejeros, on tour around the country and the world. Buster takes along his video camera to send home video postcards to Arthur and his friends and family. POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER mixes animation with live-action shooting to present Buster's point of view, what he sees and who he meets through the lens of his video camera, and to show a vivid, multicultural portrait of
ARTHUR, from WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. - - A five-time Emmy Award-winner, this daily half-hour animated series, based on Marc Brown’s best-selling Arthur adventure books, shows how Arthur and his friends use effective, age-appropriate problem-solving skills. Each episode consists of two independent stories focusing on themes and events central to children’s lives. Whether facing down a bully, worrying about a new teacher or being the very last person on earth to lose his baby teeth, Arthur and his friends manage to solve their crises with imagination, kindness and a lot of humor. The series promotes literacy and is complemented by a comprehensive outreach campaign targeted to teachers, librarians, parents and daycare providers.
CYBERCHASE, from Thirteen/WNET New York, Nelvana Limited -- Math rules in the animated adventure series CYBERCHASE. CYBERCHASE energizes kids ages eight-eleven with math power. Full of cyber-mysteries with eye-popping animation and a sly comic flair, the daily series features the voices of Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried. CYBERCHASE sends the message that math is fun — it’s about problem solving and, boy, does it come in handy. When the dastardly villain Hacker (Lloyd) launches a mad mission to conquer the virtual universe, Motherboard calls upon three earth kids for help. They are Jackie, Matt and Inez — the culturally diverse heroes of CYBERCHASE — who, along with the wise-cracking cyber-bird Digit (Gottfried), travel from their real-world realm to the colorful virtual vistas of cyberspace, where they vanquish the bad guys in an all-out battle of wits. Each episode takes the kids on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept — from tackling time in ancient Egyptian tombs to cracking codes in creepy caves or making sense of numbers in a fractured fairy tale world.
Bring on the Kaviar: Kaviar and Kind has retained MHA Media for national public relations representation. Kaviar and Kind, co-owned by Sunrise Ruffalo and Katherine Azarmi, is a high-end, fine art gallery concentrating on unique jewelry brands and original fine art and accessories. The gallery carries high-end jewelry and accessories, leather goods and unique home décor, striving to sell brands and unique pieces previously unknown to the mainstream market in
And dates for Yellowcard's fall headlining North American tour have been confirmed:
YELLOWCARD FALL TOUR 2004
10/13 Fresno, CA Valdez Hall
10/14 Las Vegas, NV UNLV
10/15 San Diego, CA Soma
10/16 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theater
10/19 Portland, OR Roseland Ballroom
10/20 Seattle, WA Premier
10/21 Vancouver, BC Croatian Cultural Center
10/23 Edmonton, BC Reds
10/24 Calgary, ALB MacEwan Ballroom
10/26 Winnipeg, MAN Burton Cummings Theater
10/27 Minneapolis, MN The Quest
10/28 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall Star Theater
10/29 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
10/31 TBA
11/1 University Park, PA Penn State
11/3 Montreal, QUE Metropolis
11/4 Worcester, MA The Palladium
11/5 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
11/6 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall
11/8 TBA
11/10 Storrs, CT Jorgensen Auditorium
11/11 Baltimore, MD University of Maryland/Baltimore
11/12 TBA
11/13 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
11/14 Jacksonville, FL University of Northern Florida
11/16 Orlando, FL House of Blues
11/18 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall
11/21 Denver, CO Fillmore Theater
11/22 TBA
11/24 Mesa, AZ Mesa Amphitheater
11/26 Los Angeles, CA Palladium
11/27 TBA
Maher Guest: “Real Time with Bill Maher” new episode, Friday, August 27, 2004 at 11 p.m. will feature guests: Brigadier Gen. Janis Karpinski, commentator Chris Matthews and author John E. O'Neill; roundtable guests are journalist Ashleigh Banfield, author and educator Michael Eric Dyson and California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher.
A rash of murders at a retirement home, the gruesome discovery of four
Beginning September 27, 2004 John Hannah will be the face of BBC
WOMEN rock!
STRONG MEDICINE
Airs Saturday, October 23,
One woman is tired of her double chin that just won't go away and wants to undergo liposuction to get rid of it. Will she be pleased with the results? Choosing a bra for your figure and lifestyle. Drive-Through Mastectomies-One woman’s experience has inspired legislation to prevent it from happening again. Exercising with the Big Ball. Fried favorites baked. (2004/Reality) Starring
Changing Hearts (Basic Cable Premiere)
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERE-
Truth or Dare, Part I
Truth or Dare, Part II
WILD CARD
Premonition
Tick Tock, Writer’s Block
Bada Bing, Bada Busiek
STRONG MEDICINE
Cinderella Scrubs
Selective Breeding Airs Sunday, October 17,
TBA
Graft
What Should You Do?
LIFETIME’S Speaking of Women’s Health
Catching Good ZZZZZ'S: One woman gets a snoring makeover. Another woman goes to a sleep clinic to find out why she has problems sleeping. Tips to improve your night's sleep; cooking for a good night's sleep. (2004/Reality) Starring
Get In Shape Boot Camp: Barb Treutelaar, formerly of “One Life to Live,” is ready to lose some weight. Meet three women whose lives have been saved by searching out more than one doctor's opinion. Keeping germs at bay; spicing up your health with cinnamon. Gourmet meals with
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PBS Programming for October: PBS HOLLYWOOD PRESENTS “Cop Shop” -- Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss stars as a veteran cop working on
“Victory” (R) (
“Cloud’s Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns” (R) (
“Death in Holy Orders” -- As the leaves begin to fall so do the bodies in this new adaptation from the pen of
Episode One -- St Anselm’s is a select High Anglican ecclesiastical college and retreat situated on a remote part of the
October 3, 2004 at 10:30 p.m.
VISIONES: LATINO ART AND CULTURE -- Latino artists across the
Episode Five -- The fifth episode highlights the Taco Shop Poets of Southern California, early tent theater of the Southwest called Carpas and performance art in San Francisco. Featured performance artists include Guillermo Gomez-Peña, performance troupe ASCO, and the performance art pioneers Royal Chicano Airforce. The San Diego-based Taco Shop Poets, Chicano poets who blend the spoken word with lively beats, strive to take their social and political poetry to where people are likely to congregate — the Taco Shops.
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"RFK” -- On a hot August night in 1964, Robert F. Kennedy mounted the podium at the Democratic Convention in
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004 at 8 p.m.
NOVA -- PBS’ premier science series helps viewers — men, women and children of all ages — explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
“The Perfect Pearl” (R) (
“Bombing Nazi Dams” (R) (
October 5, 2004, 9 p.m. -- “Cop Shop” -- Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss stars as a veteran cop working on
VISIONES: LATINO ART AND CULTURE -- Latino artists across the
THE NEW THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR --
THIS OLD HOUSE celebrates 25 years of home renovation by going back to its roots. In the first half of the hour, the season opens with host Kevin O’Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram taking a look at the first THIS OLD HOUSE project in
October 7, 2004 9 p.m.
WIDE ANGLE -- With documentaries on
“The Saudi Question” -- The question facing Saudi Arabia, and those dependent on its oil exports, is whether the kingdom will find a path to democratic reform or suffer the consequences of failing to do so. The Saudi kingdom, dangerously at war with itself, controls approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil. It is the fulcrum on which the global economy teeters and the home of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite stringent restrictions on Western media, WIDE ANGLE has obtained first-hand access to the kingdom and its ruling elite. With an introduction to the Saudi Royal family from Prince Turki al-Faisal, former Saudi chief of intelligence and a leading royal reformer, “The Saudi Question” explores whether the Saudi government is capable of making lasting democratic reforms in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the US-led invasion of Iraq. The film includes access to Crown Prince Abdullah’s “majlis” — a citizens’ forum where people come to petition or praise the de facto ruler of the kingdom. Also featured is Jamal Khaleefa, brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden and a former close friend who is well acquainted with the threat that Islamic radicalism poses to the kingdom and to the royal family. WIDE ANGLE also speaks with ordinary Saudis, both those who encourage the ruling elite to initiate progressive reforms and the Wahhabist hardliners who preach the destruction of all infidels. “The Saudi Question” sheds valuable light on the obstacles
SOUNDMIX: FIVE YOUNG MUSICIANS -- This program profiles five teenage musicians with deep connections to American musical traditions. Each story explores the music, mentors, culture and communities that fuel the passions of these young players. Mentors featured in the program include trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, master Latin drummer Louis Bauzo and the late old-time fiddle legend Melvin Wine.
WASHINGTON WEEK #4415 -- PBS’ longest-running public affairs series features Washington’s top journalists analyzing the week’s top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans. Gwen Ifill hosts. /EXEMPT/ (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)
WALL $TREET WEEK WITH FORTUNE -- Geoffrey Colvin, editorial director of Fortune, and veteran business reporter Karen Gibbs co-host WALL $TREET WEEK WITH FORTUNE. Each week, a panel of leaders in business, finance and government joins them to discuss what’s ahead for the financial markets. /EXEMPT/ (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)
DEBATES 2004: A NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT “Presidential Debate” -- The second general election debate between presidential candidates President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry will be broadcast live from
“Robert Randolph & The Family Band” -- AUSTIN CITY LIMITS brings the unique sounds of pedal steel guitar phenomenon Robert Randolph & The Family Band to PBS. This group has been getting national attention and gaining fans for their high-energy music that fuses gospel, rock and more.
SCHEDULING NOTE RE: VICE-PRESIDENTAL DEBATE
The first planned vice-presidential debate is on October 5, 2004. If the major candidates agree to appear, the debate will occur from
ALLIES AT WAR (R) (OB: 5/22/02) --To the outside world, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the French general Charles de Gaulle were allies in the fight against Hitler. But behind the appearance of unity among these titans were contentious private battles that threatened the entire war effort. This is the first documentary ever to reveal this intensely personal drama of rancor and deceit played out against the backdrop of World War II. The two-hour program features rare archival footage, private correspondence and interviews with historians and insiders, including FDR’s grandson Curtis Roosevelt.
SCHEDULING NOTE RE: PRESIDENTAL DEBATE
The second planned presidential debate is on October 8, 2004. If the major candidates agree to appear, the debate will occur from
NOW WITH BILL MOYERS #341 -- Bill Moyers, one of the most recognized and respected journalists in
TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED #117 -- This weekly half-hour public affairs series combines serious, in-depth analysis with the lively wit and commentary of its host and managing editor. Incorporating newsmaker interviews, roundtable discussions with thinkers from across the political spectrum, packaged production briefs and weekly commentaries from Carlson’s unique perspective, the series promises a fast-paced, provocative half hour that will enlighten, engage and inform, encompassing political, social and cultural issues. /EXEMPT/ (series) (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)
THE JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT #104 -- Members of the Wall Street Journal editorial board bring viewers a forum for exploring current issues and events in JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT — a new weekly series. Each week, JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT will consider an array of timely topics in a fast-paced half-hour built around four regular segments and occasional special segments. Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Gigot, editor of the paper’s editorial page and a former correspondent for THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER, serves as moderator and host. Gigot will be joined frequently by deputy editorial page editor Daniel Henninger; Susan Lee, a PhD economist; and Dorothy Rabinowitz, a Pulitzer Prize-winner who specializes in cultural commentary. Gigot also will call on contributors from a diverse group of men and women of varying ages and experience who are editorial page writers and editors, as well as the paper’s op-ed contributors. /EXEMPT/ (series) (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)
Brit Design: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen brings the very best of Brit style
to the
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Collateral: It's almost as though Tom Cruise felt that by "aging" himself, he'd be taken more seriously in the role of psychopath Vincent, a hired hit-man running through the list of witnesses in some vague upcoming trial. He's dragging along a taxi driver, played by Jamie Foxx (whose career is definitely on an upward trajectory -- think the Ray Charles film, considering he's coming from his overplayed comedic characters on In Living Color). And, Cruise is effective in his role -- his assassin is smart, vindictive, brass and wholly immoral. There's little question the film is well-made and well acted -- and of course, well-directed. However, there is something sorely lacking in film, and it's difficult to exactly pinpoint what it's missing.
Chick Lit: BeansTalk has been a fan of Brit Chick Lit since 1997, when we got our first exposure to it. Our latest read was Thin Skin by Emma Forrest -- tedious, and a kind of contemporary Inside Daisy Clover. On the bright side, we've rediscovered the joys of Marian Keyes (visit http://www.mariankeyesbooks.com/ for more info) recently. Those are a delightful read. Hit and miss are the books of (http://www.randomhouse.com/features/janegreen/) and Jane Green and Carole Matthews (http://www.carolematthews.com/index.html).
This summer has been full of a lot of books, many good, some mediocre and few really bad. We've started a journal, which became valuable when I began to read books I've already read (and worse still, bought again).
Cabrera Charts: E.V.L.A./Atlantic recording artist Ryan Cabrera makes a debut on this week's Billboard 200, entering the national album chart in the No. 8 spot with his label premiere, "Take It All Away." The album's debut is driven by the success of its first single, "On The Way Down." The song has bulleted into the top 15 at CHR/Pop radio outlets nationwide and into the top 25 at Hot AC. At the same time, the song's companion video has jumped into the Big 10 at MTV, where it remains a "Buzzworthy" clip, while also ranking in the top five at TRL.
KPR Gets New Addy: Our friends at KPR are moving:
329 N. Wetherly Dr.
Dan Band in L.A.: the dan band this friday, august 27, 2004 at
avalon
1735 n. vine
8:30 show/doors at 7:30
for tickets email thedanband@avalonhollywood.com
www.thedanband.com
Catch Sex Again: This October, the Emmy-winning comedy series Sex and the City returns to HBO with an encore run of its sixth and final season, which wrapped its original run last February. Two episodes will air back-to-back on Sundays 8 p.m. throughout the fall. Winner of the 2001 Emmy Award for Comedy Series, Sex and the City stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie, a writer who explores and experiencesthe unique world of Manhattan's dating scene, chronicling the mating habits of single New Yorkers. Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon also star. For more details, visit www.hbo.com
Hilfiger Show: H Hilfiger Spring 2005 Fashion Show will held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 8 p.m. at
the Tents at Bryant Park in New York City.
Extreme Lemon Pie: Only a few days left for Marie Callendar's $7.99 special on this tart treat.
Cartier Performs: Daniel Cartier will perform four days in celebration of his new album, Revival
(released date: September 21, 2004) at the Cavern Club in Silverlake, September 8 to 11, 2004
On September 12, 2001, the first truck filled with debris from the World Trade Center rolled onto the Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, bringing the first of almost two million tons of material to the site for examination. The landfill was declared a crime scene, and thousands of detectives, agents, forensic specialists and volunteers poured over every piece of material to piece to gather clues to help solve the case. But after the world knew the names of those responsible for the attacks, the sifting and sorting of debris continued for 10 months, almost two million hours of work, in an effort to return personal belongings to the victims' families. In this special, family members who've received one of the recovery team's bittersweet gifts recount stories of those killed in the attack, while the show travels to Fresh Kills to reveal how the painstaking process to recover the artifacts began. Viewers also get unprecedented access inside Hangar 17 at JFK Airport, where many of the non-personal artifacts are housed.
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Fridge Facial: Sea Change Healing Center in New
What’s Hot: Fur Collars – we might prefer the faux kind, but the “real” thing has been showing up all over the runways and in trend stories. It looks best on those with longer necks.
Did you hear about Madonna freaking out when her cashmere “security blanket” -- which cost $6500 – went missing? It was apparently found in the hotel she was previously staying at. But trust Mrs. Ritchie to be ahead of the curve. The lux of all knits, cashmere will be very hot for fall and winter this year. You heard it here.
the "9/11 Commission Report" revealing that terrorist groups have
September's episodes:
Episode #1: "Family Bonds" Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 10 p.m.
Episode #2: "The Tribe" Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 10 p.m.
Paris Hilton Parties: Really? Haven’t had enough Paris news? This weekend, at the VMA’s, Steve Madden sponsored her Record Release Party in Miami. So there.
Get “American Jobs:” New Political Documentary "American Jobs" Joins Laemmle's
Fairfax Theater Oscar Qualification Run, August 27 to September 2, 2004 At 5:05 p.m. As part of the Laemmle Farifax Theater’s annual Oscar qualification run for documentaries, "American Jobs" make its theatrical debut from Friday, August 27 to Friday, September 3, 2004, at
While "American Jobs" follows in the footsteps of recent direct-to-DVD political documentaries like "Outfoxed," first time filmmaker/former MTV producer Greg Spotts did not receive financing from political parties or advocacy groups, and the film represents a fiercely independent point-of-view. As the presidential candidates bicker over whether the economy has "turned the corner," Spotts's personal investigation offers a very different take on the state of the American economy, illustrating the faces behind the "jobless recovery" via interviews with blue-collar and white-collar workers in nineteen cities.
To promote "American Jobs," Spotts plans to bring the movie back to many of the cities and towns in which it was filmed, for a series of premieres and screenings throughout September and October. Among the first stops on Spotts’ journey will be the
at the ArcLight Theater in
From January to April 2004, Spotts traveled alone in eight states, interviewing workers in their homes with a Panasonic DVX-100 digital video camera and a few lights. In his travels, Spotts saw firsthand the new perils faced by American families, as multinational corporations use "global sourcing" to replace middle-class Americans with lower-wage foreign labor. In the worker’s own words, the documentary reveals families left behind by the brave new world, facing bankruptcy, foreclosure, and no health insurance while they struggle to retrain for an uncertain future.
"American Jobs" tells a story about the American economy that is just beginning to be told by activist workers and select media including CNN's Lou Dobbs. The film was entirely self-financed and was edited on an Apple laptop.
To view the trailer, clips from the film, and Spotts recent CNN "Lou Dobbs Tonight" appearance, visit http://www.americanjobsfilm.com
Monday, August 23, 2004
Who’s Wearing What: Sharon Stone hit the red carpet this weekend at the 11th Annual Angel Awards, benefiting Project Angel Food, in a fur wrap by Elsie Katz Couture.
Mila Jovovich wore a gorgeous muted colored strapless Prada gown to "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" Tokyo Premiere on August 23, 2004 at Marunouchi Picacadiilly in Tokyo, Japan and a Jovovich/Hawk Brand mauve dress and gray caplet to the Tokyo Press Conference, also on August 23, 2004 - Grand Hyatt Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
Hot Handbag: Be & D Custom Bags from NYC, which retail from $700 and $2000 are quickly taking over as the hottest
Tanning Your Hide Without Sun: St. Tropez Tanning Essentials is the best-selling instant self-tanner available, say reps. Celebrities who have used St. Tropez include: Victoria Beckham , Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Ripa, Mia Tyler, Cate Blanchett, action super star Rick Yune, EXTRA¹s Samantha Harris, Fox 11 News/ Entertainment Reporter Lisa Breckenridge, producer Joe Reitman, and even the British Royal Family, who get tanned at the palace. St. Tropez is used by
St.Tropez is a participant in the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Fashion For the Cure, as well as other charities. (last year $45,000 of St.Tropez proceeds went towards the Breast Cancer Foundation in
Start Being Surly: SURLY GIRL STUDIOS will introduce their latest (we love Surly Girl Bags) purses:
*Metallic Italian lambskin and crystal evening bags for
*Bright patterned canvas and Austrian crystal (their signature) beach totes for Spring 2005...
Turning To (not Into) A Pumpkin: Pumpkin-A-Peel by Skingenious is natural enough to eat, but Pumpkin-A-Peel is a nutrient-packed pumpkin enzyme mask. The Vitamin A-filled orange vegetable contains more than104 nutrients, including amino acids, essential fatty acids, cucurbitin (an anti-cancer sugar unique to the pumpkin family), and more. The pore-refining enzyme peel keeps skin vibrant and aglow.
SPA 415 in Beverly Hills, reports that supermodel Tyra Banks and actresses Cameron Diaz and Gabrielle Union are all fans of the spa’s professional grade Pumpkin Enzyme Facial ($100/hour, made by Skingenious) – and all have bought Pumpkin-A-Peel to take home.
To clean pores and refine the skin, smooth a thin layer gently over the face, neck and/or décolletage. A slight tingling may occur as the Pumpkin-A-Peel goes to work, deep cleaning pores and gently removing dead cell buildup. Leave on for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well, and get ready to glow! Pumpkin-A-Peel is $39.00 for 1.5 oz.
to support his self -titled debut on V2 Records. In
Live with Mindy Smith
Saturday,
Live with R.E.M
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