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Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles celebrates it's 'sweet sixteen'

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is thrilled to announce its 16th season of summer performances in MacArthur Park. Levitt LA's summer long coming of age party continues to reflect the cultural mosaic of Los Angeles with an outstanding lineup while enjoying an iconic LA outdoor setting in historic MacArthur Park.

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  • Welcoming music fans of all ages from across Los Angeles and beyond to MacArthur Park for 32 free summer concerts June 10 – September 3, 2023
    LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is thrilled to announce its 16th season of summer performances in MacArthur Park.
  • Levitt LA's summer long coming of age party continues to reflect the cultural mosaic of Los Angeles with an outstanding lineup while enjoying an iconic LA outdoor setting in historic MacArthur Park.
  • For complete calendar of the Levitt LA Summer Season 2023, please visit www.levittlosangeles.org
    Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles' 2023 Season is supported in part by:
    City of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Music Center, Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council, Pico Union Neighborhood Council, Rampart Village Neighborhood Council, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, LACMA, The Fowler Museum, Everybody.
  • June 10 – September 3, 2023
    Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles @ MacArthur Park.

Icelandic Glacial to Return as the Official Water of the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandic Glacial, The Purest Tasting Water on Earth, will return as the official water partner of the 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards. For the second time, the naturally alkaline, sustainably sourced spring water will partner with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and its annual Golden Globe Awards, to hydrate nominees and guests on the red carpet and during the star-studded show. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandic Glacial , The Purest Tasting Water on Earth, will return as the official water partner of the 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.
  • Icelandic Glacial will unveil a limited-edition bottle design at the show, highlighting the brand's unparalleled commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
  • "We are thrilled to be back at the Golden Globe Awards to celebrate the year's excellence in film and television," said Jon Olafsson, Co-founder and Chairman of Icelandic Glacial.
  • "Icelandic Glacial is dedicated to being a global leader in both environmental and social responsibility," added Reza Mirza, Group CEO of Icelandic Glacial/Icelandic Water Holdings.

Harvest Moon: Mongolia's Oscar Submission for Best International Feature Film Receives US Press & Industry Premiere

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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The film's Producer Uran Sainbileg, Director of Photography Josua Fischer and Sound Designer/Editor/Mixer Evan Millard were in attendance.

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  • The film's Producer Uran Sainbileg, Director of Photography Josua Fischer and Sound Designer/Editor/Mixer Evan Millard were in attendance.
  • Harvest Moon was Mongolia's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, due to take place on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
  • Prior to the start of the film, a number of short videos were screened introducing co-production incentives from the Mongolian National Film Council .
  • Harvest Moon's world premiere was held at the 41st Vancouver International Film Festival 2022, where it won the Vanguard Audience Award.

Calling All Active Military, Veterans & Family Members Interested in Entertainment Careers

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Last year, over 500 veterans, service members and military family members attended the virtual event, learning from more than 50 speakers during 17 unique sessions.

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  • Last year, over 500 veterans, service members and military family members attended the virtual event, learning from more than 50 speakers during 17 unique sessions.
  • The agenda included live panels featuring veterans and writers from Warner Bros. Television/CBS's United States of Al and CBS's SEAL Team.
  • "Veterans don't always immediately think of the entertainment industry when transitioning," said Tom McCafferty, the Vice-Chair of VME.
  • Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to connect U.S. military veterans working or aspiring to work in the entertainment industry to jobs, internships and educational opportunities.

Asian World Film Festival Announces Competition Winners at Closing Night Gala

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) announced its competition winners at a star-studded event November 18 at Beverly Hill's Saban Theater. The Last Film Show (India), directed by Pan Nalin, won the Snow Leopard Award for Best Film; Mohsen Tanabandeh garnered the Snow Leopard for Best Actor for World War III (Iran), and Hui Fang Hong was honored with the Snow Leopard for Best Actress for Ajoomma (Singapore). Photos HERE

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) announced its competition winners at a star-studded event November 18 at Beverly Hill's Saban Theater.
  • The Hollywood Foreign Press (HFPA), which hosted the AWFF's short film competition, bestowed the HFPA Scholarship Best Short Award of $5000 upon director Dania Bdeir for "Warsha" (Lebanon/France).
  • Additionally, the Panavision Award for Short Film Cinematography, plus a $15,000 camera grant, was bestowed upon Amirhossein Khoshbin, director of photography on "Deer"(Iran).
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8th Annual Asian World Film Festival Closing Night To Present Festival Awards at Gala Event, Friday, Nov. 18

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) today announced that Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy (The Godfather, Million Dollar Baby) will be feted with this year's Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award and Cannes award-winning writer, director, producer Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave, The Handmaiden) will be given the Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award. In addition, actor, writer, producer Desmond Chiam ("The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "With Love") will be feted with the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award and Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor, martial artist, director, and producer Daniel Wu ("Westworld," Caught in Time), the Bruce Lee Award. The quartet, along with competition winners and philanthropic and benefactor honorees, will be celebrated at the Closing Night Gala awards ceremony and reception on November 18 at Saban Theater, Beverly Hills. Red carpet begins at 5:00 PM. For Press Credentials: AWFF Closing Night Gala.

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  • The quartet, along with competition winners and philanthropic and benefactor honorees, will be celebrated at the Closing Night Gala awards ceremony and reception on November 18 at Saban Theater, Beverly Hills.
  • Red carpet begins at 5:00 PM.For Press Credentials: AWFF Closing Night Gala .
  • "This is our night to award the great filmmaking talent emerging from Asian nations and Asian filmmakers living around the world," said Georges Chamchoum, AWFF executive director.
  • The company has supported Asian filmmakers and talent, developed Asian content, and helped open Hollywood doors for Asian actors.

Asian World Film Festival to Take Place November 9 - 18, 2022 in Los Angeles

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) will take place November 9 – 18, 2022 in Los Angeles. AWFF kicks off Wednesday, November 9 with the world premiere of DECIBEL, directed by In-ho Hwang and starring Kim Rae Won and Lee Jang Suk. The action-thriller will unveil at the Regency Village Theater, Westwood and be followed by a Q&A with writer/producer Jin-hoon Lee ("Midnight FM") and a VIP reception. Red Carpet appearances begin at 5:00 PM and the screening at 7:00 PM.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) will take place November 9 18, 2022 in Los Angeles.
  • AWFF's closing film will be South Korea's Oscar submission DECISION TO LEAVE , directed by Park Chan-wook, winner of Cannes 2022 Best Director Award.
  • Expanded programming across 10 days will include centerpiece and special screenings, thematic film days, industry forum discussions, and other celebrations.
  • The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), founded by Kyrgyz public figure Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, brings the best of a broad selection of Asian world cinema to Los Angeles to draw greater recognition to the region's wealth of filmmakers and to strengthen ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries.

HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION® ANNOUNCES AWARDS TIMETABLE FOR 80TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association® (HFPA) today announced the awards timetable for the 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards along with several changes including the splitting of an acting category in television. Nominations will be announced on Monday, December 12, 2022, with award winners announced on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in a ceremony televised live on NBC and Peacock from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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  • Nominations will be unveiled December 12, 2022 Changes Made in Television Categories
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) today announced the awards timetable for the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards along with several changes including the splitting of an acting category in television.
  • The Golden Globe Awards are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.
  • While we encourage studios to submit their eligible content for consideration, this is also not mandatory for Golden Globe consideration this year.
  • Since 1944, the group has hosted the annual Golden Globe Awards the premier ceremony which honors achievements in both television and film.

THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS® RETURN TO NBC ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 FOR LANDMARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association® (HFPA), dick clark productions (dcp) and NBC today announced the Golden Globe® Awards will air live coast-to-coast on NBC and Peacock on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

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  • The 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from the Beverly Hilton.
  • The Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the return of the Golden Globe Awards on NBC and to hosting the 'Party of the Year' for audiences around the world who have been waiting for its return," said Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA.
  • Since 1944, the group has hosted the annual Golden Globe Awards the premier ceremony which honors achievements in both television and film.

THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION® ADDS 103 NEW VOTERS FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association ("HFPA") today announced the addition of 103 new international voters to consider the Golden Globe Awards. This signifies the first time in the Association's history that a group of non-member voters has been added to select the nominees and awards, doubling the size of the voting body while increasing its diversity.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association ("HFPA") today announced the addition of 103 new international voters to consider the Golden Globe Awards.
  • The new voters were recruited from international industry organizations, as well as from active outreach to esteemed foreign film festivals and journalism professionals.
  • These new voters will be subject to a Golden Globe Awards Code of Conduct.
  • ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION:
    The Hollywood Foreign Press Association ("HFPA") was founded in 1943 then known as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association by a group of entertainment journalists based in Los Angeles.