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The Premier Filipino-American Newspaper in the U.S. since 1961. It was founded in 1961 in the San Francisco home of expatriate Alex Esclamado. It has become one of the oldest and biggest Asian American newspapers with a weekly circulation of 120,000.
Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 1.7 M viewers in 160 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
Aiza Seguerra (she is "Kute" of the hottest teleserye today, "Be Careful With My Heart") will perform at The NEW Edna's Ichiban on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
If you haven't made any plans yet, celebrate Valentine's Thursday with Cecille Azarcon and her songs at The Fort McKinley starting @ 7:30pm.
Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) finalists Hansen Nichols of San Mateo, CA (left) and Irish Fullerton of Tracy, CA (center) had an impromptu reunion dinner in the Bay Area with San Jose Businesswoman Agnes Burwell.
Happy birthday, Businessman and Ramp Model Jeff Manalang - seen here walking the runway for Patis Tesoro at The Hyatt SF last November.
Dani Fandino, right (shown here with husband Ronnie Magtibay), had a grand opening of her 'Flowers and Events' specialty store at The Tanforan Shops in San Bruno, CA last year. They have everything you need (flowers, photographers, tables, chairs, etc) for that wedding, birthday, anniversary, debut, among others. Call (650) 898-5014 for more infos.
The NEW Edna's Ichiban located at 120 Hazelwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA (Owners Ben & Edna Ramos as well as Manager Thage Montecarlo were in attendance) had a soft-opening party last Wednesday night, February 13 with guests - San Rafael’s Philanthropist Tateetz Paloma, Bay Area-based Fashion Designer Crisanta Malig, Model Malou Hipolito, 2013 Alexandra Drechsler, Elizabeth Drechsler, Visual Display Specialist Krystal Toong,Philippine News and Philippines Today Photo Correspondent Richard Lao, Manila Mail Creative Layout Manager Flor Mangoba, Monette Novicio, Thes Novicio, Susan Lim, Dolly Gobaleza, Rachelle Alferez-Delfin, Ester Miranda, Myra Novicio, Emcee Dave Rodriguez, Rogelyn Ynarra, this Columnist, among others.
(L-R) The New Edna's Ichiban Owner Edna Ramos, Pinky Zaragoza West, Ichiban Co-Owner Ben Ramos and Stand Up Comedy Performer and Singer Jesse
NEW EDNA’S ICHIBAN
GRAND OPENING
SET MAY 4
TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY
(SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO) – Edna's Ichiban finally has found a new location - 120 Hazelwood Dr., South San Francisco CA (it’s close to See’s Candies and The Fort McKinley) and its grand opening is set on Monday, May 4, 2013. They have to relocate to spare customers the discomfort of the huge mall construction going on at their old place.
An invitation-only dry run party scheduled on Wednesday night, February 13, 2013 was sent out and guests include San Rafael’s Philanthropist Tateetz Paloma, Model Malou Hipolito, 2013 Alexadra Drechsler, Elizabeth Drechsler, Visual Display Specialist Krystal Toong, model Julius Calvin Santos, Philippine News Correspondent Joey Panlilio, Manila Mail’s Flor Mangoba, Monette Novicio, Thes Novicio, Susan Lim, Dolly Gobaleza, Rachelle Alferez-Delfin, Ester Miranda, Myra Novicio, Emcee Dave Rodriguez, Rogelyn Ynarra, this Columnist, among others.
Owner Ben Ramos and Manager Thage Montecarlo confirmed that already, set to perform at The New Edna’s Ichiban is acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra (of the top rating kiligserye “Be Careful With My Heart”) on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
In addition, your favorite TFC Sunday TV fare, “Adobo Nation” is scheduled its taping for the whole month of April at Edna’s Ichiban.
Except for the private dry run this Wednesday, all these events leading to the grand opening on May 4 are open to the public.
For booking and reservations, please call either Ben (650) 826-0326 or Thage (650) 296-0650.
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The 8th Annual Ambassadors/Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT)
Prepares for Departure on July 7.
This trip was created for all prospective travelers alike--first generation Filipinos, second and third generation Filipinos, and Non-Filipinos. This is also a family-friendly trip which encourages children to attend in order to expose them to their heritage. Philippine Airlines, the official carrier, is also offering reduced rates for children.
Specifically, Intramuros, Fort Santiago and Bahay Chinoy are all scheduled destinations which will promote a positive image of the Philippines. All participants will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the island, meet the President, and take part in various activities which bring truth to the highly popular catchphrase, "It's More Fun In The Philippines."
Consulate General Marciano Paynor Jr and Consul Rene de los Santos, Director of Tourism, among others will be leading this tour based on previous year experiences.
The Philippine Counsulate recently held a press conference for the 8th Annual Ambassadors/ Counsuls General and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 6 to present information directed to the media and various community leaders.
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Tourism, and Department of Trade and Industry invited the community to join this one-of-a-kind tour to the Philippines which is the only tour that has assistance from the government. This expedition aims to: showcase the country, encourage tourism, and allow people to either revisit or discover their roots.
Traveling to the Philippines is highly suggested because they are currently trying to increase the percentage of people traveling in order to optimize their tourism industry. When there are more travelers it raises awareness and generates the need for more jobs which will benefit and boost the economy. Once people understand that the Philippines is a striving nation, it will fade away any negative perceptions of the Philippines.
Although travelers will be spending a limited amount of time in the Philippines, they will be able to positively contribute to the success and growth of the nation.
ABS-CBN's longest-running drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya" will air its special Valentine's episode this Saturday (February 16) featuring the extra-ordinary love story of the beautiful barrio lass Paz (Meg Imperial) and the not-so-handsome but good hearted guy Andres (Ketchup Eusebio). When Andres met Paz, he instantly knew that she was the one for him. Despite not having the ‘face value,’ Andres was determined to do everything to win Paz's heart. Unfortunately, amid all of Andres' efforts, one fact remains--Paz has no feelings for him. How far will Andres go just to make Paz love him? Is persistence enough to drive someone to love you back? Together with Ketchup and Meg in the "MMK" episode this Saturday are Irma Adlawan, Al Tantay, Dang Cruz, Louella de Cordova, Jess Mendoza, Devon Seron, Jommy Teotico, Christian Ramirez, Alec Dungo, Christian Samson, Roy Requejo, Alcris Galura, Charles Christianson, and Bianca Casado. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Ted Boborol. Don’t miss the special Valentine's epsiode of “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.
"MMK" TO AIR SPECIAL VALENTINE'S EPISODE THIS SATURDAY.
K MAG ENCOURAGES READERS TO ‘EAT, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE’
In the latest issue of the Kris Aquino Magazine, TV and movie darling Kris Aquino’s fondness for exploring various places comes to fore as she shares travel snaps in South Korea and Hong Kong with friends and family.
Kris brought her sons Josh and Bimby to have an amazing time in Lotte World and Korea’s largest theme park, Everland. Their group also savored authentic Korean dishes and discovered the many wonders of the so-called Land of the Morning Calm.
This issue is chock-full of interesting reads, including recipes of popular Korean and Vietnamese delicacies, shopping guide in Seoul, tips on traveling with kids, what and what not to observe when packing, and a compilation of the season’s most stylish travel essentials.
Three of Kris’s favorite travel buddies Lui Andrada, John “Sweet” Lapus, and Pam Pamintuan also share their exciting escapades with the Queen of All Media.
All this and more in the latest issue of the Kris Aquino Magazine, available in bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. To subscribe to the digital version, type in www.zinio.com/Kris.
KIM AND MAJA REACH THEIR TIPPING POINTS IN “INA KAPATID ANAK”
“I hate you! You ruined my life. Lahat-lahat na lang inagaw mo sa akin.”
These were the controversial lines of Maja Salvador before she slapped Kim Chiu in the teaser currently being aired on ABS-CBN for the ‘Gabi ng Pagpapakilala’ (The Night of Introduction) of the top-rating Kapamilya primetime family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak.” The said episode will air this Friday (February 15).
In the highly anticipated ‘Gabi ng Pagpapakilala’ episode, primetime viewers will not only witness the grand debut celebration of Celyn (Kim) and Margaux (Maja) but also the formal introduction iof Celyn as a member of the Marasigan family.
What revelations will be made and what secrets will be uncovered in the ‘Gabi ng Pagpapakilala?’ What triggered the slapping incident between Celyn and Margaux?
Don't miss the "Gabi ng Pagpapakilala" episode on Friday in the country's no.1 family drama series, “Ina Kapatid Anak,” 8:15pm, after the pilot episode of newest superhero series “Juan dela Cruz” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.
TUNAY NA INSPIRASYON NINA SARAH, COCO, AT GERALD, KIKILALANIN SA "SIR." Insipiring life stories ng tatlo sa pinakasikat na bituin sa bansa ngayon na sina Sarah Geronimo, Coco Martin at Gerald Anderson ang itatampok ngayong Sabado (Pebrero 9) sa trending showbiz talk show ng ABS-CBN na "Showbiz Inside Report. Tuklasin kung paano naging inspirasyon nina Sarah, Coco at Gerald ang kani-kanilang pamilya upang magsikap at abutin ang kanilang pangarap. Ano-ano ang mga sakripisyong ginawa nila upang mapasok at sumikat sa mundo ng showbiz? Huwag palampasin ang trending Saturday entertainment talk show ng bansa, “Showbiz Inside Report,” pagkatapos ng “It’s Showtime” sa ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa www.abs-cbn.com, sundan ang @SIRTVOfficial sa Twitter, o i-'like' ang Facebook fanpage na www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.
"SIR" REVEALS THE RAGS-TO-RICHES STORIES OF SARAH, COCO AND GERALD. Three of this generation's biggest stars--Sarah Geronimo, Coco Martin and Gerald Anderson--will take the spotlight this Saturday (February 9) in "Showbiz Inside Report" to inspire viewers with their true-to-life stories that share how their families drove them to achieve their dreams. Discover in the exclusive stories of "SIR" how little Sarah, Coco, and Gerald were molded by their parents to aspire for bigger things in life. What were the sacrifices that they made to achieve their showbiz stardom? Don't miss the trending showbiz talk show of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpagewww.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.
COCO AND JULIA SHARE A SPECIAL ‘MOMENT' IN "ASAP 18"
In continuation with its 18th anniversary, “ASAP 18” doubles the love and fun this Sunday (February 10) in its Valentine's Month and Chinese New Year Celebration as the phenomenal love team of Coco Martin and Julia Montes launch their most-anticipated Star Cinema movie “A Moment In Time.”
Aside from the romantic surprises of Coco and Julia, prepare for the hottest production number as the lead stars of the newest Primetime Bida teleserye “Apoy sa Dagat” Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, and Piolo Pascual grace the "ASAP 18" center stage.
Celebration of ASAP’s 18 years continues with the back-to-back showdown of dancing queens Vina Morales, Regine Tolentino, and Angela Velez; and the divas ZsaZsa Padilla, Bituin Escalante, Anna Fegi, Roselle Nava, and Angeline Quinto.
Join in the fun with non-stop birthday bashes of the “ASAP 18” and Star Magic main man Director Johnny Manahan with the biggest Kapamilya stars. Watch out also as the whole ASAP Kapamilya throws a birthday party for Kapamilya leading lady Cristine Reyes; and the Concert King Martin Nievera together with the “X Factor Philippines” finalists Gabriel Matura, Daddy’s Home, Jeric Medina, Allen Sta. Maria, Kedebon Colim, and KZ Tandingan.
Meanwhile, witness another string of world-class performances with the gold record awarding to Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano; the launch of Yeng Constantino’s newest album; and the hair-raising musical performance of Aiza Seguerra and Bugoy Drilon for the 4th set of entries of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2013. Watch out for the coolest surprise of OPM rock icon Bamboo; followed by the ultimate concert experience from Piolo, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Karylle, Nikki Gil, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, Liezel Garcia, and the ASAP Sessionistas.
Don’t miss the breathtaking dance performance prepared by Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, and Janine Tugonon.
Celebrate the Valentine's Month and Chinese New Year with love in “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visithttp://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.
Myx TV and Verizon Wireless pack San Francisco landmark for Lunar New Year Celebration
Thousands flock to Union Square to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Asian American culture and top-notch performances by YouTube’s biggest celebrities
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (February 8, 2013) – Last weekend, Myx TV, joined Verizon Wireless at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Union Square in San Francisco. Drawing in the Northern California crowd, the city landmark quickly filled with music and festivity. But it was the stellar performances of Asian American artists Kina Grannis, Jason Chen, New Heights, Jayne Rio, Nicki Sun, and David So that brought in over 10,000 roaring fans.
“We are proud to have partnered with Verizon Wireless in bringing some of today’s biggest Asian American artists to San Francisco,” said Miguel Santos, General Manager for Myx TV. “As the fastest growing Asian American cable network, bringing our audience the best of our entertainment is our top priority.”
"The 2013 Lunar New Year Celebration event was amazing! The crowd was amazing for my first performance in a long time in the Bay Area. I also want to thank Verizon again for giving me the opportunity to perform and meet with my fans," said Jason Chen, Asian American artist.
Verizon Wireless customers can still receive a complimentary “Lucky Bag” for good luck in the new year as a gift, with purchase (retail value of $50; 2 year contract required). This promotion will be available in selected Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide from February 9 – February 11, 2013. For participating store list, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lunarnewyear.
To catch more of today’s hottest entertainers and programming on the air, visit www.myx.tv.
GMA Network maintains nationwide ratings superiority in January
Dominates list of top-rating shows in viewer-rich Mega Manila and Urban Luzon
Riding on the momentum of its yearlong ratings success in 2012, broadcast leader GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained dominance over competing stations in nationwide ratings in January, based on data from more widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
For the period January 1 to 31 (January 27 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA registered an average total day household audience share of 33.1 percent in National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM), ahead of ABS-CBN’s 32.4 percent, and TV5’s 15.7 percent.
The channel ranking remains the same in the viewer-rich areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which represent 76 and 59 percent, respectively, of the total urban television households in the country.
GMA led across all dayparts in the two areas particularly important to advertisers, most notably in the afternoon block, where it led competition by double digits.
In Urban Luzon, GMA scored a 36.9 percent total day household audience share average, up 8.4 points from ABS-CBN’s 28.5 percent, and up 21.4 points from TV5’s 15.5 percent.
GMA also ruled over rival networks in Mega Manila with an average total day household audience share of 37.9 percent, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 26.5 percent by 11.4 points, and way ahead of TV5’s 16.3 percent by 21.6 points.
More GMA programs also made it to the list of top-performing programs in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila with multi-awarded news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho leading both rosters for the month of January.
The much-anticipated epic drama Indio bannered by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. also figured prominently in both lists, as well as in the list for NUTAM. Indio made an impressive debut on its pilot week in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila with an average household rating of 25.4 and 26.9 percent, respectively, compared to its rival program on ABS-CBN’s 22.2 and 20.4 percent.
It is also worthy to note that the country’s longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga kept its stronghold of its nationwide ratings edge. It likewise continued to draw more audiences and outrate both its ABS-CBN and TV5 counterparts in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila.
Other ratings drivers of GMA for January are the Filipino adaptation of Temptation of Wife, the returning drama anthology Magpakailanman, its banner newscast 24 Oras, the original primetime drama Pahiram ng Sandali, the reality comedy program Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Buhay, the country’s longest running gag show Bubble Gang, and multi-awarded public affairs program Imbestigador.
Also in the lists are Kap’s Amazing Stories, Kapuso Movie Festival, Celebrity Bluff, Yesterday’s Bride, Magdalena, Wattajob, Smile Dong Hae, Sana ay Ikaw na Nga, and The Princess’s Man.
GMA and TV5 subscribe to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement while ABS-CBN is the lone local major TV network that reportedly subscribes to Kantar Media, formerly known as TNS.
In Mega Manila, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement gathers data based on a sample size of 1,190 homes as compared to Kantar Media's 770 homes. Meanwhile, Nielsen has a nationwide urban sample size of 2,000 homes, which is statistically higher than Kantar's sample size of 1,370.
GMA Network’s top-rating shows can be seen worldwide on its flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.
Pilipinas Global Network Limited (PGN), TV5 Philippine's international arm is happy to announce TV5 as THE FASTEST GROWING TERRESTRIAL NETWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES. TV5 surged ahead of GMA 7 in six media markets during the last quarter of 2012. With the steady increase in audience share and the recent launch of its biggest program offerings, TV5 goes full throttle towards being one of the country's leading multimedia networks in 2013.
With this very strong performance, we continue to serve our global partners by delivering content through various platforms. It may interest you to know that our channel services namely KAPATID TV5 (general entertainment) andAKSYON TV INTERNATIONAL (news and sports) are currently distributed over US, Canada, Middle East, Europe, North Africa, Islands in the Pacific and Asia.
TV5's Blast Off for 2013
RESORTS WORLD MANILA, PASAY CITY — TV5 welcomes the New Year with its biggest show of force as the Kapatid Network launches its biggest offerings for the first quarter of 2013. In a high-velocity themed TV special entitled “Go5!,” the Network’s contract stars and executives, led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), came in full force signifying TV5 going full-throttle towards being one of the country's leading multimedia network in 2013.
“Coming off our strong performance in the last quarter of 2012, specifically in Visayas and Mindanao, we are looking at a more competitive, more energetic, more innovative TV5 this coming year. We continue to build on our success with a wider and clearer broadcast coverage across the country and we want to duplicate these in our overseas operations as well,” MVP said.
The TV5 Chairman was referring to the Kapatid Network’s strong finish in the last quarter of 2012 where it overtook GMA in six viewer-rich metro cities where a total of 4 million viewers reside according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s all-week overnight data. These cities are Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and in General Santos City—where TV5 even shared the top spot with ABS-CBN. TV5 regained its leadership in Dagupan, where GMA’s steady decline has contributed to the Kapatid Network’s growth beginning Q2 of 2012.
The network’s current 19 TV and five radio stations around the country now covers 88.6% of the national urban population and is poised to reach 100% target by the end of 2013. TV5 global channels Kapatid TV5 and AksyonTV International, through its affiliate Pilipinas Global Network Ltd., also reach overseas Filipinos in 79 countries and territories in four continents and bring them closer to home.
“Beyond geography, we’re taking TV5 one step ahead towards becoming a full multimedia venture,” MVP continued. Its current digital media platforms—news site InterAksyon.com, sports portal InterAKTV.ph and lifestyle review site Kristn.com—complement the network’s full service offerings in the emerging online media.
About 120 Kapatid stars showed their support for TV5’s parade of 11 new programs for 2013 —Kidlat (premiered last January 6), Jeepney Jackpot (premiered last January 7), The Alabang Housewives (premiered last January 14), Wowowillie, RESCUE5 and Aksyon Weekend (all premiering on January 26), Never Say Goodbye (premieres January 28), Balwarte (premieres February 3), and Kanta Pilipinas (premiere in February). Its current programs Game N’ Go All-Stars, Face to Face and Good Morning Club will also introduce new twists and segments this January.
Superstar Nora Aunor, Aga Muhlach, Alice Dixson, Lucy Torres, Ryan Agoncillo, Marvin Agustin, Arnell Ignacio, Tuesday Vargas, Wendell Ramos, Gelli de Belen Edu Manzano, and Joey de Leon, were on hand to introduce the night’s performances. The TV special made a thunderous opening with Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Arci Muñoz, Valeen Montenegro, Malak So Shdifat, Victor Silayan, Gerard Sison, John James Uy, Rico Blanco, Daniel Matsunaga, and Derek Ramsay.
NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes and Paolo Bediones and SPORTS5’s Phil and James Younghusband and Benjie Paras also graced the event. Wowowillie main host Willie Revillame, meanwhile, appeared via a recorded message to provide details on his upcoming noontime show. Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Alex Gonzaga, Danita Paner, JC de Vera, Edgar Allan Guzman, Talentadong Pinoy Hall of Famers, The Company, maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Talentadong Pinoy Kids singers, Kilyawan children's choir, Kanta Pilipinas finalists, Artista Academy alumni and GAGA dancers shared their talent in several production numbers.
Pilipinas Global Network Limited (PGNL) is a joint venture between Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), the largest and leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, and ABC Development Corporation ("ABC5"), the operator of TV5, the fastest growing terrestrial channel in the Philippines. It acts as the sole and exclusive distributor and licensee of the programs, shows, films and channels of TV5. It distributes these media content via syndication and via its international linear channels, namely: Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International.
BEST ACTRESS OSCAR® WINNERS – HALLE BERRY, SANDRA BULLOCK, NICOLE KIDMAN AND REESE WITHERSPOON – TO PRESENT
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Academy Award® winners Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will present on the Oscar telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. All four have previously won the award for Best Actress.
Berry won the award for her performance in "Monster's Ball" (2001), Bullock for "The Blind Side" (2009), Kidman for "The Hours" (2002) and Witherspoon for "Walk the Line" (2005).
Berry, Bullock, Kidman and Witherspoon join a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters including Mark Wahlberg, Ted and "Marvel's The Avengers" cast members Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo; returning 2011 Oscar winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep; "Chicago" cast members Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones; special guests Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron; and performers Adele, Dame Shirley Bassey, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand.
Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24 at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
ABOUT CRAIG ZADAN AND NEIL MERON
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies, series, and Broadway productions. Their feature films include The Bucket List, Footloose, Hairspray, and Chicago, which won six Academy Awards including one for “Best Picture.” For television, they’ve produced films of “Steel Magnolias,” ”Life with Judy Garland,” and “A Raisin in the Sun,” among many others and the series “Smash” and “Drop Dead Diva.” They recently returned to their roots in live theater by producing Broadway revivals of the Tony-winning ”Promises, Promises” and the Tony-winning 50th Anniversary revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
REUNION OF "CHICAGO" STARS – RICHARD GERE, QUEEN LATIFAH, RENÉE ZELLWEGER, AND CATHERINE ZETA-JONES – TO PRESENT ON
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FILM'S OSCAR® WIN
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Academy Award® winner's Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones will join their "Chicago" cast mates Richard Gere and Queen Latifah to present together on-stage at the Oscars®, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
"We are very excited to reunite the stars of 'Chicago' to present on the Oscars, on the 10th anniversary of the movie's win for Best Picture," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
Zellweger, Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah received nominations for their performances in the film. Jones and Queen Latifah were nominated for their supporting roles, Jones took home the Oscar that year. Zellweger, who was nominated for her lead performance in the film, has been nominated three times, and won in 2003 for her supporting role in "Cold Mountain."
Gere, Queen Latifah, Zellweger and Zeta-Jones join a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters including Mark Wahlberg, Ted, and "The Avengers" cast members Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo; returning 2011 Oscar winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep; special guests Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron; and performers Adele, Dame Shirley Bassey, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand.
Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
WILLIAM ROSS TO CONDUCT OSCAR® ORCHESTRA
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – William Ross will conduct the Oscar orchestra for the Academy Awards®, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
"We are happy to have Bill Ross conduct the Oscar orchestra," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "With a show so rich with music, we are so pleased to have someone as talented as Bill on our team."
Ross, who conducted for the 79th and 83rd Academy Awards®, is a prolific award-winning composer and arranger whose work encompasses feature films, television and the music recording industry. He has arranged music for artists such as Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Kenny G., Sting, Quincy Jones, Seal, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. The records on which he has worked have sold a total of over 250 million copies in the United States.
Ross has written original scores for such films as "The Tale of Despereaux," "Ladder 49," "Tuck Everlasting" and "My Dog Skip." He also adapted and conducted the score to "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
ABOUT CRAIG ZADAN AND NEIL MERON
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies, series, and Broadway productions. Their feature films include The Bucket List, Footloose, Hairspray, and Chicago, which won six Academy Awards including one for “Best Picture.” For television, they’ve produced films of “Steel Magnolias,” ”Life with Judy Garland,” and “A Raisin in the Sun,” among many others and the series “Smash” and “Drop Dead Diva.” They recently returned to their roots in live theater by producing Broadway revivals of the Tony-winning ”Promises, Promises” and the Tony-winning 50th Anniversary revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY TO
MAKE HER FIRST APPEARANCE ON AN OSCAR® SHOW
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Dame Shirley Bassey will make a special appearance on the Oscars®, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
"We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey to our Oscar show," said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "Her association with film music is world renowned and we are proud that she will be making her first Oscar appearance on our telecast.
Bassey is this year celebrating her very own "Diamond Jubilee" with a career spanning over six decades. She has recorded over 44 albums, sold over 135 million records and has sold out concert halls across the world. In June 2012, she was one of a number of esteemed artists, including Elton John, Paul McCartney and Annie Lennox, who performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert. In the United States, Bassey is best known for recording the theme songs for the James Bond films "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker."
Bassey joins a stellar list of previously announced Oscar performers including Adele, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand; and presenters including "The Avengers" cast members Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo; returning 2011 Oscar winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep; co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Ted; and, special guest appearances including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron.
Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
HOLLYWOOD STREET CLOSURES FOR 2013 OSCAR® WEEK
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of this year’s Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.
To accommodate the construction of press risers, fan bleachers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, Hollywood Boulevard will be closed between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive beginning at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, and remain closed until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26.
MTA subway trains will bypass the Hollywood & Highland station after the last regularly scheduled train on Saturday, February 23, until 6 a.m. Monday, February 25. Service at the station will resume with the first scheduled train after 6 a.m.
Between Sunday, February 17, and Oscar Sunday, February 24, additional streets and sidewalks will be closed for varying periods.
Details of the closures and maps of affected areas are available from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Sixth and the Thirteenth District City Council field offices and on the Academy's website atwww.oscars.org/closures.
Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
THE ACADEMY AND GALLERY1988 PRESENT A NEW EXHIBITION
"FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION"
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Gallery1988 will present "For Your Consideration," their first collaborative exhibition featuring art inspired by the 2012 Best Picture Oscar® nominees, on display February 14 through 17 at Gallery1988 Melrose in Los Angeles. The images can currently be viewed in a digital gallery at http://oscar.com/for-your-consideration.
"Working hand-in-hand with the Academy has been a dream come true for Gallery1988 and its artists," said Jensen Karp, co-owner and co-curator of Gallery1988. "So much inspiration has come from past Oscar telecasts as well as the amazing range of films that have been nominated this year. It was a perfect fit for our style of artwork and treatment, and we can't wait to show everyone the results of some of our most creative contemporary minds."
The Academy and Gallery1988 commissioned a small group of young international artists to create original screen prints inspired by this year's nine Best Picture nominees. The participating artists and their respective films are Matt Owen ("Amour"), Anthony Petrie ("Argo"), Rich Kelly ("Beasts of the Southern Wild"), Mark Englert ("Django Unchained"), Phantom City Creative ("Les Misérables"), Tom Whalen ("Life of Pi"), Jeff Boyes ("Lincoln"), Joshua Budich ("Silver Linings Playbook") and Godmachine ("Zero Dark Thirty").
These screen prints are not available for purchase; however, fans will have several opportunities to obtain limited edition posters. On each day of "For Your Consideration," Gallery1988 will give away free posters to the first 100 people who visit the gallery at a specified time. For information on when each film poster will be distributed, visitnineteeneightyeight.com or follow Gallery1988 on Twitter (@galleries1988) and Facebook (gallery1988). Fans outside the Los Angeles area can find out about poster giveaway opportunities by following the Academy on Twitter (@TheAcademy) and Facebook (TheAcademy).
"For Your Consideration" also features 12 illustrations of memorable Oscar moments by Oliver Barrett, a light installation by Julie B (Pretty in Plastic), and other Oscar-inspired work by artists Olly Moss, Nan Lawson and DabsMyla.
Gallery1988 opened in Los Angeles in 2004 and has since become a world-recognized destination for pop culture art. It has produced such shows as Crazy 4 Cult, in which 100 artists created pieces inspired by classic cult films, and has worked with such luminaries as Stan Lee, Beastie Boys, Weird Al Yankovic and Judd Apatow. It recently spearheaded the "Breaking Bad" Fan Art Campaign, partnering with Sony to promote the most recent season of the television show. Gallery1988 also has created pieces for PaleyFest and Jason Reitman's Live Read series at LACMA, as well the historic poster and artwork for Paramount Pictures' 100th Anniversary celebration.
Gallery1988 is located at 7021 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the gallery is closed on Monday and Tuesday. For more information, visit nineteeneightyeight.com.
Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide.
BARBRA STREISAND, ADELE, AND NORAH JONES TO PERFORM LIVE AT THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS®
Two-time Academy Award winner Barbra Streisand, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Adele, and Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Norah Jones are tapped to perform at the 85th Academy Awards®, which airs live on Velvet Channel on February 25, starting at 6:00am.
Adele and Jones will perform their Oscar-nominated movie themes while Streisand will take the Oscars®stage for the first time since she sang the love theme from “A Star Is Born” on the March 28, 1977 show.
“In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music,” said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, “how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand? We are honored that she has agreed to do a very special performance on this year’s Oscars, her first time singing on the show in 36 years.”
Adele, who has not performed in any U.S. television show since Grammys last year, will perform the Oscar-nominated song “Skyfall”, from the latest James Bond film of the same title. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth, and is the first Bond theme ever to debut in Billboard’s Top 10 and the first to be nominated for an Oscar since “For Your Eyes Only” in 1981. Adele’s Oscar show performance will be the first time she will have performed “Skyfall” anywhere live. “It’s an honor to be nominated, and terrifyingly wonderful to be singing in front of people who have captured my imagination over and over again,” said Adele. “It’s something I’ve never experienced and probably only ever will once!”
Also nominated for an Originals Song at the Oscars, “Everybody Needs a Best Friend,” from the motion picture “Ted”, will be Jones’ first performance in an Oscar show. “I had such a great time recording this song with Seth, and was thrilled to find out that it was nominated for an Oscar,” said Jones. “Getting to perform it at such a prestigious event, which my friend is hosting, is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Meanwhile, the Oscars will also include a special celebration of movie musicals of the last ten years. “The musical as a motion picture genre has had a remarkable renaissance in the last decade,” said producers Zadan and Meron. “We are excited to showcase three musical films -- ’Chicago,’ ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Les Misérables’ -- on our Oscar show.”
The 85th Academy Awards, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, will air live and complete on Velvet Channel, home of the country’s premier red carpet events, on February 25 starting at 6:00 a.m. with the red carpet/arrivals special followed by the main ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Velvet (SkyCable Channel 53) is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For updates, log-on to http://www.velvet.com.ph/ and http://www.facebook.com/VelvetChannel.
ACADEMY ANNOUNCES START OF FINAL OSCARS® VOTING
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Final voting for the Oscars will officially open on Friday, February 8th at 8 a.m. PT and end on Tuesday, February 19th at 5 p.m. PT, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.
Members of the Academy may vote in up to 24 categories. This year, for the first time, voting members will be eligible to vote in Documentary Feature, Animated Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories.
Academy members may cast paper ballots or vote online. The accounting firm of PriceWaterhouseCoopers will tabulate and verify the results.
"We're looking forward to a continuation of the high turnout we saw during the nominations phase," said Academy COO Ric Robertson.
Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE PARTNERS WITH THE ACADEMY TO HOST THIS YEAR'S OSCAR® FAN EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK, February 12, 2013 – PEOPLE, the No. 1 celebrity and entertainment brand, has partnered with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to present the 2013 Oscar Fan Experience on Oscar Sunday, February 24. The Oscar Fan Experience celebrates movie buffs around the world by giving selected guests access to Oscar's big day like they have never experienced before. After receiving more than 20,000 submissions, 700 fans were selected to watch and cheer nominees, presenters and film's biggest stars as they arrive on the most anticipated red carpet of the year. As the show starts, Oscar Fan Experience guests will be whisked away for an exclusive viewing party at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, where they will be treated to special Oscar surprises and treats from PEOPLE.
"We are thrilled to be a part of this year's Oscar Fan Experience," said Karen Kovacs, publisher, PEOPLE. "We know that like our PEOPLE readers, Oscar fans love to see their favorite stars on the biggest night in Hollywood. We are extremely excited to play a part in giving 700 people a chance to experience film's magical night in person."
Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center® and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. The Oscar presentation will be televised live on the ABC Television Network and in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information go to Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.
Fans can visit PEOPLE.com and Oscar.com for unprecedented access into this year's Academy Awards®.
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