25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Backstreet Boys

October 25, 2019

Backstreet Boys Celebrate 20 Year Career With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete Backstreet Boys star ceremony at the end of this article.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Backstreet Boys were honored today with a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. “Fans from around the world have been waiting for this big day since the Backstreet Boys’ selection was announced in 2012,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We had a huge crowd of enthusiastic fans that flew in from Spain, Brazil, Albania and many from the United States, right here at 7072 Hollywood Boulevard!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber or Commerce and guest speakers Max Martin, along with a special BSB fan, Lori Meono helped the Backstreet Boys unveil the 2,495th Star in the Category of Recording at 7072 Hollywood Boulevard near the Live Nation Building.

“Backstreet Boys fans who couldn’t make it to the star ceremony were able to watch the event on www.walkoffame.com!” said Martinez. “Fans can continue to watch the star ceremony again and again!”

Making history remains second nature for Backstreet Boys.

“The multi-platinum pop-powerhouse has solidified itself as the biggest and best-selling boy band in history with sales exceeding 130 million albums worldwide. Meanwhile, they’re also one of the only music artists to release seven consecutive albums in the top 10 of the Billboard Top 200.

Two decades into their career, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter are as strong as ever, and they’re not stopping!”

They initially formed in 1993 and began turning heads with their self-titled first album in 1996. Driven by the single “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart),” Backstreet Boys instantly became pop stars. Superstar status soon followed with the release of their 1997 effort Backstreet’s Back and a RIAA diamond certification for their debut—placing them in an elite club with Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and Billy Joel. Closing out the century with a bang, Millennium set the record for first-week sales in the United States at the time, moving 1.1 million units in merely seven days.

At the 1999 Billboard Music Awards, the band won the highest honors of “Artist of the Year,” “Album Artist of the Year,” “Album Artist Duo/Group of the Year”  and “Album of the Year” for Millennium.

Backstreet Boys upped the ante higher for 2000. They kicked off the year gracing the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, while Black & Blue topped their previous record and sold more than 1.6 million copies during release week. One month later, it was certified eight-times platinum. The subsequent tour grossed revenue of more than $100 million. Backstreet Boys released in 2005 Never Gone whichalso went platinum, thus continuing their bona fide hot streak and once again proving their staying power. In the meantime, they enjoyed high-profile collaborations with everyone from Elton John to Sting.

Their hits include such songs as Quit Playing Games (with my heart), I Want it That Way, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), As Long As You Love Me and  many more.

Kevin Richardson left the band in 2006 to pursue acting. During this time Backstreet Boys continued as a quartet and released two albums, Unbreakable and This Is Us. Both albums debuted Top 10 on the Billboard 200 charts and have since become fan favorites.

In 2010, Backstreet Boys took to the high seas for the inaugural Backstreet Boys Cruise. The S.S. Backstreet Boys has become an annual adventure that strengthens their bond with fans. One of pop’s biggest moments occurred when Backstreet Boys historically merged with New Kids on the Block forming 2011’s supergroup NKOTBSB and selling out arenas full of screaming fans worldwide.

This year marks 20 years of Backstreet Boys! With Kevin Richardson returning to the band, the Backstreet Boys will release new music and a new tour with the original five member lineup. The band has put together a 20th Anniversary Fan Celebration that took  place two days ago at the Fonda Theatre on April 20th.  The celebration was an event for fans around the world and is just one of the many ways the guys will thank their fans over the next 12 months.  For more information visit,  Backstreetboys.com  http://Backstreetboys.com.

The Backstreet Boys are involved with the numerous charities such as Angels Clinic Foundation, Brian Littrell’s Healthy Heart Club for Kids, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Dorough Lupus Foundation, Lupus LA, Make A Wish Foundation, True Colors Fund, UNICEF, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), and VH1’s Save the Music.

There’s more Backstreet Boys history to be made. We’re still living in the Backstreet Boys’ Millennium.

Fan can visit the official website www.backstreetboys.com; twitter.com/backstreetboys;

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jimmy Kimmel

October 25, 2019

Jimmy Kimmel Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Star Also Celebrates Show’s 10th Anniversary

Watch the Jimmy Kimmel star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored television host Jimmy Kimmel with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 25, at 11:30 a.m. at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Entertainment Centre where his show resides. Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker Carson Daly helped Kimmel unveil the 2,489th star in the Category of Television.

The star ceremony was streamed LIVE on www.walkoffame.com

“We are proud to include Jimmy Kimmel on our Walk of Fame. I knew that the Boulevard would be filled with laughter on his special day with all the shenanigans that may be going on in connection with his star ceremony,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Jimmy always makes us laugh, and he has done so much for the Hollywood community. He was bound to end up on Hollywood Boulevard!”

Born in Brooklyn, and raised in Las Vegas,  Kimmel began his career in morning radio. Fired from stations in Phoenix, Seattle, Tampa and Tucson, Kimmel’s luck finally changed as ‘Jimmy the Sports Guy’ on KROQ-FM Los Angeles’ “Kevin and Bean Show,” where his popular comedy sportscasts never even got him fired once.

As host and executive producer of the Emmy nominated late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the ABC Television Network, Jimmy Kimmel is a busy man. Like most talk shows, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” features celebrity guests, comedy bits and live music. Unlike most talk shows, it also features Jimmy’s family – including his cousin Sal, his parents and Aunt Chippy. His childhood best friend, Cleto Escobedo, serves as bandleader, alongside his dad, Cleto Escobedo, Sr., on saxophone.  ABC has recently rescheduled “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the late night staple to air weeknights at 11:35 p.m.

In September Kimmel hosted the 2012 Emmy Awards. Earlier this year, Kimmel was the headliner of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.   Kimmel has also hosted the American Music Awards on ABC five times as well as the ESPY Awards.  He co-created and executive-produced the hit MTV2 series’ “The Andy Milonakis Show” and “Crank Yankers.” In addition, Kimmel co-hosted Comedy Central’s “The Man Show,” served for four seasons as on-air prognosticator for “Fox NFL Sunday,” and co-hosted Comedy Central’s long-running and popular game show, “Win Ben Stein’s Money,” for which he received two Emmy nominations and one win for Best Game Show Host in 1999. Kimmel has also served as roastmaster for Comedy Central’s roasts of both Hugh Hefner and Pamela Anderson.

Kimmel’s company, “Jackhole Industries,” formed with partners Daniel Kellison and Adam Carolla, is (but will not be held) responsible for “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Man Show,” “Crank Yankers,” “The Andy Milonakis Show,” “Gerhard Reinke’s Wanderlust,” “Too Late with Adam Carolla,” “The Adam Carolla Project” and the made-for-Comedy Central feature film, “Windy City Heat,” which won the 2005 Comedia Award for best film at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. Kimmel also served as a creative consultant to Adam Carolla’s syndicated morning radio show.

Jimmy Kimmel is involved with the following charities:  The San Gennaro Foundation, Alex’s Lemonade and CTC International.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures Permalink

James Franco

October 25, 2019

James Franco Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete James Franco Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored  actor James Franco with the 2,492nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 7, 2013. “We are proud to honor actor James Franco with a star on the Walk of Fame. Fans from all over the world have been waiting for James to be honored with this great accolade,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies. “You could say that the Walk of Fame is his “yellow brick road!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Sam Raimi and Seth Rogen helped Franco unveil the 2,492nd Star in the Category of Motion Pictures at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Theatre. The ceremony was streamed LIVE on www.walkoffame.comfor everybody to watch and enjoy.

James Franco’s metamorphosis into the title role of the TNT biopic James Dean earned him career-making reviews, as well as a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture made for Television.  He also received nominations for an Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award for this memorable performance.  Franco earned an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award and recognition from numerous critics’ associations for his starring role in Danny Boyle’s critically acclaimed drama 127 Hours.  His performance alongside Sean Penn in Gus Van Sant’s Milk earned an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor; and he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in David Gordon Green’s comedy Pineapple Express, where he starred opposite Seth Rogen. He is also known for his starring role as Harry Osbourne in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. 

In addition, Franco recently starred in the successful reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He also starred in Ryan Murphy’s Eat, Pray, Love alongside Julia Roberts and he was a part of an all-star ensemble cast in Shawn Levy’s comedy Date Night. He will next be seen in Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, directed by Sam Raimi, which opens in theaters nationwide on March 8, 2013.  He will also star in Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, followed by The End of the World where he stars with Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Danny McBride. He will again co-star with Jonah Hill in True Story for New Regency. 

Franco’s additional credits include Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s Howl, where he played the famous poet Allen Ginsberg; George C. Wolfe’s Nights in Rodanthe; Paul Haggis’ In The Valley of Elah; Karen Moncrieff‘s ensemble drama The Dead Girl; Tommy O’Haver’s drama An American Crime; John Dahl’s The Great Raid; Robert Altman’s The Company; as well as City by the Sea opposite Robert DeNiro; and the Martin Scorsese-produced Deuces Wild. On television, he starred in the critically-acclaimed series Freaks and Geeks.

He wrote and directed The Feast of Stephen, which premiered and won a Teddy award at the Berlin Film Festival. Additionally, Franco directed Saturday Night, a documentary on the week-long production of a “Saturday Night Live” episode, which originally premiered at SXSW and The Clerks Tale which premiered at Cannes.  Franco also wrote and directed a biography on poet Hart Crane called The Broken Tower which premiered at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival and directed Sal, a biography based on the life of Sal Mineo, which screened at the 2011 Venice Film Festival. He also recently produced KINK, a documentary that premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, he will star in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dyin, based on the classic novel, and in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's Child of God, which he also co-wrote and directed. Both projects are in post-production.

Franco has been honored by and participated in the following charities:  Art of Elysium, 826DC, amfAR and the Escalade Foundation.

 

 

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

The Funk Brothers

October 25, 2019

Fans were “Dancing In The Street” when
The Funk Brothers were Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Motown Musician’s Star is situated next to the stars of famed Musicians Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock

Watch the complete Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for The Funk Brothers at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that renowned Motown musicians The Funk Brothers were honored today, on March 21, 2013 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Accepting the star were the surviving Funk Brothers Jack Ashford and Eddie Willis. “We are happy to honor The Funk Brothers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” stated Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Leron Gubler. “Many of us grew up with their amazing hit songs which they performed with some of the biggest stars of Motown!”

Gubler and guest speakers Stevie Wonder, Ray Parker Jr. and Mickey Stevenson helped The Funk Brothers unveil the 2,493rd Star in the Category of Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard across from the Live Nation Building. “We have placed The Funk Brothers star next to the stars of famed musicians Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock,”said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame. “Fans all over the world watched the star ceremony LIVE on www.walkoffame.com!”

Between the late 1950s and 1970s, the Funk Brothers was the heartbeat on nearly every major hit record from Motown’s Detroit era. This unsung group of musicians arranged and played on more No. 1 hit songs than any other band in history. Their body of work makes them the greatest musical hit machine, and the most creative musical force in the history of popular music. The Funk Brothers created that unmistakable sound that launched a thousand hits. Listen to any hit song today to emerge from the Motown era, and you will hear the original, unique and signature riffs and rhythms created by the magic tunes of the Funk Brothers that became — and will be forever known as — the Motown sound.

While other musicians accompanied them from time to time, the Funk Brothers band was a 13-member group of highly-talented musicians comprised of: Richard “Pistol” Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt, William "Benny" Benjamin, Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Johnny Griffith, Joe Hunter, James Jamerson, Uriel Jones, Joe Messina, Robert White, Eddie Willis and Earl Van Dyke.

In the late 1950s in what was called “Hitsville USA” inside a tiny Detroit basement studio called the “snake pit" and under contract for Motown Records, the Funk Brothers spent days and countless nights arranging and recording the unshakeable and unmistakable foundation of music for many of Motown’s  legendary stars. For 20 years, they transformed that small basement in Detroit into a Motown hit factory by a world-class studio band, often paid only $10 per song; and where such greats as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, and Smokey Robinson got their start as teenagers and were mentored by the Funk Brothers themselves.

This brilliant ensemble participated in developing, arranging and producing many of the legendary songs and No. 1 hit songs we still hear and enjoy today. The group performed with Diana Ross, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Jackson Five, and many more. Some of their award-winning hits include: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing, Baby Love, Back in My Arms Again, Can I Get a Witness?, For Once in My Life, Going to a GO-GO,  The Tears of a Clown, What’s Going On, You are the Sunshine of My Life, Papa Was a Rolling Stone and many, many others.

In 2002, over 40 years after they played their first note and three decades since they were all together, the Funk Brothers reunited in Detroit to play their music and tell their unforgettable story, as part of the double-Grammy Award-winning documentary “Standing In The Shadows Of Motown.” The documentary recognized The Funk Brothers’ musical contributions and their unprecedented body of work. The Music Division of the Library of Congress presented a movie screening of “Standing In The Shadows Of Motown” as part of “I Hear America Singing,” an initiative to celebrate America’s rich musical heritage.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 

25 Oct 2019
Live Performance Permalink

Penn & Teller

October 25, 2019

It Was A Magical Day On The Boulevard When Penn & Teller Were Honored With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Penn & Teller Star is Steps Away from the Star of Houdini

Watch the complete star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce prepped for a magical day when magicians Penn & Teller were honored with star on the famed Walk of Fame on April 5, 2013. “We selected a great spot for the star which was unveiled at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard just steps away from the star of Houdini and right down the street from The Magic Castle!” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer. The Magic Castle will be honoring Penn & Teller the following day on April 6, with the coveted "Magicians of the Year" Award.

Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers David Copperfield and Trey Parker helped the duo Penn & Teller unveil the 2,494th Star in the Category of Live Performance at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard down the street from the historic The Magic Castle.

“Fans can watch the complete LIVE ceremony on www.walkoffame.com!” said Martinez.

For more than 35 years Penn & Teller have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste– by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.

With sold-out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Letterman to Leno, Friends to The Simpsons, Chelsea Lately to Top Chef, comedy’s only team show no signs of slowing down.

With an amazing six wins, including 2011, as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year,” their 10-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them one of the longest running and most-beloved shows in Las Vegas history, outselling every other resident magician on The Strip.

Their acclaimed Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: BS!” was nominated for 13 Emmys and is the longest-running series in the history of the network.  The show tackled the fakes and frauds behind such topics as alien abduction, psychics and bottled water. Their newest television venture, “Penn & Teller Tell A Lie” for the Discovery Channel premiered last October and Penn is currently showing his business savvy on the new season of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

In the UK, they’ve recently completed the first series of their highly –lauded return to British television, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” on which up-and-comers and magic veterans try to fool Penn & Teller for a chance to star in the duos’ hit Las Vegas stage show.

Along the way, they’ve written three New York Times Best-Sellers, hosted their own Emmy nominated variety show for FX, starred in their own Emmy winning specials for ABC, NBC and Comedy Central and produced the critically lauded feature film documentary The Aristocrats.

As individuals, they are just as prolific.  Teller directed a version of Macbeth that toured the East Coast to raves from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal and has written two books.  Penn has written three books, including the 2011 New York Times Best Seller, “God No!”, hosted the NBC game show Identity and donned his ballroom shoes for the 2008 season of ABC’s hit Dancing With The Stars.

With inclusions in the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, as answers on Jeopardy and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, their status as cultural icons and the preeminent duo in comedy was once again reinforced when Katy Perry personally asked them to co-star in the video for her #1 song, “Waking Up in Vegas.”

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Simon Baker

October 25, 2019

Simon Baker Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame On Valentine's Day!

Watch below Simon Baker's complete star ceremony on the Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has a very special Valentine’s Day gift for fans of The Mentalist star Simon Baker. He was honored on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2013. “Hearts will be pounding for Simon Baker as he unveiled his star on this very special day. His star is located next to the very romantic Beso Restaurant!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Sigh!” “For the faint hearts, we encouraged people to watch the live star ceremony exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Actress Naomi Watts and Bruno Heller, Executive Producer of The Mentalist helped Baker unveil 2,490th Star in the category of Television at 6352 Hollywood Boulevard. Along with family and friends, Baker's co-star Robin Tunney was in attendance.

Australian born actor, Simon Baker first arrived on American screens in 1997 in Curtis Hanson’s critically acclaimed LA Confidential. The highly praised film marked the beginning to a career of captivating performances and notable collaborations across the film and television spectrum.

Currently starring in the highly successful WB television hit The Mentalist, his portrayal of the charming and irreverent Patrick Jane has won him international stardom and earned him Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG nominations.  The highly successful Warner Bros. Television series airs Sundays at 10/9c on CBS, and  is currently in its fifth season  

His work in films such as Ang Lee’s Ride with the Devil, Michael Winterbottom’s The Killer Inside Me with Casey Affleck, George Romero’s Land of the Dead with Dennis Hopper and David Frankel’s international box office hit The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Streep, has cemented his reputation as a versatile and charismatic character actor and leading man alike.

An earlier television venture as the title character of CBS’s The Guardian, took him away from the big screen for three years but he returned with a starring role in the sequel to the Dreamworks monster hit, The Ring, with Naomi Watts, the indie Sundance competition favorite, Book of Love and the interracial love story, Something New.

Recently he worked alongside Kevin Spacey and an all- star cast in the critically acclaimed Margin Call, which was recognized with several awards including an academy award nomination for best original screenplay.

He will next be seen in the British comedy, I Give it a Year, with Rose Byrne and Anna Faris, which is currently opening in the UK to great reviews.

Throughout his career Simon has pursued his interest in directing, beginning with an episode of The Guardian and more recently, several episodes of The Mentalist.  He recently joined with Oscar winning producer, Mark Johnson to acquire the Tim Winton novel Breath, which they plan to adapt and co-produce as a feature film.

Baker has recently become the face of Givenchy’s new men’s fragrance, Gentlemen Only and is a brand ambassador for the Swiss watch company, Longines.

His involvement with Artists for Peace and Justice, focused on rebuilding infrastructure in Haiti, led to a friendship with Mending Kids International. He is also involved with the organization, Life Rolls On and their flagship program, They Will Surf Again, which pushes the boundary of possibility for those with spinal cord injuries. He actively supports Planned Parenthood and The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures Permalink

Helen Mirren

October 25, 2019


Helen Mirren Honored with Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Queen’s Star Is Next to the Star of the King, Colin Firth!

Watch the complete star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored multi award-winning actress Helen Mirren with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pig N’ Whistle Pub on January 3, 2013

 “What a way to start the New Year on the Walk of Fame with one of the most acclaimed actresses known around the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are thrilled to honor Helen and welcome her to our Walk of Fame family.” 

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, guest speakers David Mamet and Jon Turtletaub, and Taylor Hackford helped Mirren unveil the 2,488th star in the Category of Motion Pictures

Helen Mirren was born in Chiswick, West London and  began her acting career with the National Youth Theatre in the latter half of the 1960s. From her very first film appearance (playing the young muse to a middle-aged artist in 1969’s  Age of Consent,” Mirren displayed the sensual screen persona that would become her trademark.  Her first major role was playing Cleopatra (in Shakespeare’s “Anthony and Cleopatra”) with the NYT which launched Helen’s career.

Mirren’s recent work includes the Golden Globe nominated “RED,”  “The Debt,”   “Arthur”  and “Brighton Rock.”  

 Mirren has won international recognition for her work on stage, screen and television. For her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 of “The Queen,” she received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award®, and BAFTA Award for Best Actress. She was also named Best Actress by virtually every critic’s organization from Los Angeles to London.

Mirren earned her first Oscar® nomination for her portrayal of Queen Charlotte in Nicholas Hytner’s “The Madness of King George,” for which she also won Best Actress honors at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival.  Her second Oscar® nomination came for her work in Robert Altman’s 2001 film “Gosford Park.”  Her performance as the housekeeper in that film also brought her Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominations, several critics groups’ awards, and dual SAG Awards®, one for Best Supporting Actress and a second as part of the winning ensemble cast. Most recently, Mirren earned both Oscar® and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in the historical drama “The Last Station,” playing Sofya Tolstoy.

Mirren’s latest film is director Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock”. The Montecito Picture Company, Barnett/Thayer and Fox Searchlight Pictures production is based on “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho” by Stephen Rebello. Sacha Gervasi’s HITCHCOCK lays bare the captivating and complex love story between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and partner Alma Reville.   

Mirren was recently nominated for a Golden Globe Award by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama and for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. 

Mirren will also be seen in HBO’s  biopic “Phil Spector” which will air in 2013.  She stars as lawyer Linda Kenney Baden with Al Pacino as Phil Spector is due for release in 2013. Her portrayal of Emerenc in “The Door,” directed by Istvan Szabo, was recently released in Germany, Hungary and other European territories.

Among her other film credits are Terry George’s “Some Mother’s Son,” on which she also served as associate producer; “Calendar Girls,” for which she got a Golden Globe nomination; “The Clearing”; “Shadowboxer”; and “State of Play”. She starred in a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” as Prospera in a gender twist on the classic character.

On television, Mirren starred in the award-winning series “Prime Suspect” as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison.  She had earned an Emmy Award and three BAFTA Awards, as well as numerous award nominations, for her role in early installments of the “Prime Suspect” series.  She won another Emmy Award and earned a Golden Globe nomination when she reprised the role of Detective Jane Tennison in 2006’s “Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act,” the last installment in the PBS series. Most recently Mirren was also honored for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in the HBO miniseries “Elizabeth I,” winning an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award®.

Her long list of television credits also includes “Losing Chase,” for which she won a Golden Globe Award; “The Passion of Ayn Rand,” winning an Emmy and earning a Golden Globe nomination; “Door to Door,” for which she received Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG Award® nominations; and “The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone,” earning Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG Award® nominations.

Mirren has also worked extensively in the theatre.  She has received two Tony Award nominations, for her work in “A Month in the Country,” and for her role opposite Sir Ian McKellen in “Dance of Death.”

Helen Mirren became a Dame of the British Empire in 2003.

 

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Hugh Jackman

October 25, 2019

 

HUGH JACKMAN HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Hugh Jackman and the complete Walk of Fame LIVE star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber honored Hugh Jackman today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, December 13, 2012. His star was unveiled at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Madame Tussauds Hollywood where his wax figure depicting him as Wolverine is on display. “Fans from around the world have been consistently asking when this star will be dedicated,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.  “We are happy to say that now is the time! Hugh is one of the world’s most popular actors and we are excited that he is joining our Walk of Fame family.” Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and guest speaker Jay Leno helped Jackman unveil 2,487th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures. Attending the ceremony along with friends and family were Jackman’s co-stars from “Les Miserable,” Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

The star ceremony event was live-streamed on www.walkoffame.com

Australian native ,  Jackman leaped to motion picture superstardom with his role as Wolverine in “X-Men,” the first installment of the blockbuster movie franchise. He returned as the fearsome anti-hero in the enormously successful “X2,” “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Audiences will again see him  in his iconic role in “The Wolverine,” which opens in theaters everywhere next July.   

Jackman will next star in the much-anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical, Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper (of The King’s Speech), co-starring Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. The Universal Pictures film is slated for wide-release on December 25, 2012.

Most recently, Jackman lent his vocal talents to the DreamWorks family holiday adventure, Rise of the Guardians. He also starred in director, Shawn Levy’s successful robot boxing drama, Real Steel in October 2011.

Jackman made his return to the Great White Way in his one-man show “Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway” in the Fall of 2011. Backed by an 18-piece orchestra, the revue, which previously opened to rave reviews during its limited engagements in San Francisco and Toronto earlier that year, was comprised of both Broadway hits and a selection of some of his personal favorite standards. Although the show ran only until the end of the year, Jackman’s continued dedication to the Broadway community was feted at the 2012 Tony Awards, where he received a Special Award from the Tony Awards Administration Committee, recognizing his accomplishments both as a performer as well as a humanitarian.

In the fall of 2009, Jackman appeared on Broadway in the Keith Huff penned “A Steady Rain.” Co-starring Daniel Craig, the play tells the story of two Chicago cops who are lifelong friends and whose differing accounts of a few traumatic days change their lives forever.

On February 22, 2009, Jackman took on the prestigious role of hosting the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Live from Hollywood, he wowed those in attendance and helped ABC score a 13% increase in viewership from the previous year. This wasn’t, however, Jackman’s first foray into Awards show hosting. Previously, Jackman served as host of the Tony Awards three years in a row from 2003 – 2005, earning an Emmy Award for his 2004 duties at the 58th Annual ceremony, and an Emmy nomination for his 2005 appearance at the 59th Annual ceremony. 

In late 2008, Jackman headlined the 20th Century Fox’s romantic action-adventure epic, Australia directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film, set in pre-WWII northern Australia, sees Jackman as a rugged cattle driver who assists an English aristocrat (played by Nicole Kidman) in driving a herd of 2000 cattle across hundreds of miles of rough terrain where they must also face the Japanese bombing of Darwin, Australia.

Additional film credits include: Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, Woody Allen’s Scoop, Happy Feet, Flushed Away, Deception, Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing, and Kate and Leopold, for which he received a 2002 Golden Globe nomination.

For his portrayal of the 1970s singer-songwriter, Peter Allen in “The Boy From Oz,” Jackman received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a musical as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards.

Previous theater credits include: “Carousel” at Carnegie Hall, “Oklahoma!” at the National Theater in London (Olivier Award nomination), “Sunset Boulevard” (MO Award – Australia's Tony Award) and Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” (MO Award nomination).

Jackman's career began in Australia in the independent films Paperback Hero and Erskineville Kings (Australian Film Critics' Circle Best Actor award and The Australian Film Institute Best Actor nomination).  In 1999, he was named Australian Star of the Year at the Australian Movie Convention.

Jackman is involved in various aspects of philanthropy and works with Laughing Man Worldwide, Harlem Village Academies and World Vision to name a few.

Photo Credit Ben Watts

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
Recording Permalink

Jane Morgan

October 25, 2019

 

 

Singer Jane Morgan Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored singer Jane Morgan with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard on Friday, May 6, 2011.

Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Jerry Weintraub, Johnny Mathis as well as celebrities Sharon Stone, Berry Gordy, Carol Bayer Sager, George Schlatter helped Morgan unveil the 2,439th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Recording

Beautiful, talented and devoted- these are just some of the adjectives used to describe Jane Morgan.

As one of the leading popular singers of her time, her career was highlighted by appearances in the most famous nightclubs and theaters around the world.  Her remarkable grace combined with her singing and acting abilities brought her starring roles in such stage productions as “ MAME”, “KISS ME KATE”, “CAN-CAN”, “GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES”, and “THE KING AND I”.

She made guest appearances on every television variety show, including her own television specials, and set a record of guesting on the “THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW” with more appearances than any other performer.

Jane Morgan became an international star, first in France where she was the star in a famous Parisian nightclub as well as working in radio, television, and recording in five languages while making appearances throughout Europe and the British Isles.

Her first million seller hit record, “Fascination”, lead to her increased popularity producing a string of hits and over 40 albums that were recorded, not only in the USA, but all over the world. “The Day the Rains Came” was written by a French song writer, Gilbert Becaud, and was one of Jane’s many hits that were recorded in both English and French.

At the height of her career, Jane Morgan Weintraub retired to take care of her increasing responsibilities as the wife of the film mogul, Jerry Weintraub, and to care for their four children.

She has been very involved in a number of social and philanthropic causes, establishing “The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology” at the UCLA Dept. of Dentistry.  Included in a long list of organizations that Jane has been involved with are the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Los Angeles Music Center as a member of the Blue Ribbon, Reiss Davis Children’s Center, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv, Golda Meir and President’s Clubs, Israel Bonds, National Art Association, and CapCure.  She was a member of President Bush’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction.  

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.