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Oct 13/05: FWC'S VIFF RECEPTION...
First Weekend Club's VIFF reception on Oct 13th at Wilson's Steakhouse is mentioned in the Georgia Straight, Metro's style column, the Vancouver Courier and on CBC: The Early Edition. Hosts for the evening included: Amanda Tapping ("Stargate SG-1"), Terry David Mulligan ("Star!"), Carl Bessai ("Emile"), John Cassini ("Robson Arms"), Babz Chula ("The French Guy"), Ann Marie Fleming ("The French Guy"), Julia Kwan ("Eve & the Firehorse"), Scott Weber ("Desolation Sound") and many other personalities. Amongst the guests were a number of top filmmakers and actors. And, yes, even some lawyers!
Oct 7/05: FWC LAUNCHES DVD CLUB...
First Weekend Club launched the DVD CLUB with a special Q&A with Childstar director/actor/writer Don McKellar on Oct 7th. Members rented/bought the film in advance and then joined Don McKellar online live as answered questions posted on the forum throughout the day. Next Q&A is planned with Martin Short for Jimmy Glick in La la Wood.
Sept 26/05: LORD OF THE BRUSH CLOSES FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL...
Lord of the Brush was chosen as the closing film for the Fantasy Worldwide International Film Festival Nov 4-6. The filmmakers Gretchen Jordan-Bastow & Werner Aellen plan to make an appearance alongside legendary artist John Howe at the festival and closing gala on Nov 6. This will be the official launch of the Lord of the Brush DVD and John Howe will be on hand for signing. The fantastic documentary will also be appearing again on BRAVO Canada on November 20th, 8PM EST/5 PM Pacific.
Oct 5/05: HANNIBAL PREQUEL GETS RENAMED...
Director Peter Webber's ("Girl With a Pearl Earring") newest movie has been renamed Behind the Mask: Young Hannibal and will have Gespard Ulliel ("A Very Long Engagement") starring as Young Hannibal. The story revolves around the teenaged Hannibal Lechter when his parents are killed during WWII. The prequel is currently in pre-production in Prague.
1.12.2003: Lee Kirsty's 'Arm Art'Toronto, Ont -- Lee Kirsty is designer specializing in bags for women, but her work is certainly not the typical blend-looking, mass manufactured, expensive bag that is available at a store near you. Anything but. Lee Kirsty coined the term ARM ART to describe her bags because they are more than just something to throw over your shoulder - they can express a personality... 31.3.2003: HollywoodPeace.com - Where Ticket Lines Meet The Front Lines! HollywoodPeace.com -- As a response to the increasing voicing of opinions amongst Hollywood celebrities on the topic of the war in Iraq, HollywoodPeace.com was launched as a way to allow individuals to vent their thoughts, pro or con, on the subject of Hollywood celebs and their political voice concerning the war in Iraq. 25.3.2003: Michael Moore's Oscars Speech Causes E-Mails To Flood HollywoodPeace.com HollywoodPeace.com - Shortly afterwards Michael Moore's acceptance speech at the 75th Academy Awards, HollywoodPeace.com has received over 200 messages directed at Moore. The amount of mail is growing at alarming rates. 17.2.2003: Jen Elliott - The Secret's Out New York, NY - It was a long and winding road that took Jen Elliott to the debut of her new CD, THE SECRET'S OUT. But the CD does not serve merely as a debut of a new dazzling artist; it also serves as the unveiling of a new music genre - RBP. The innovative new genre is given birth to by that perfect blend of rock, blues and pop. 15.1.2003: A Funny Thing Happened... Detroit, Michigan - Writer Kage Alan makes his debut with the novel "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To My Sexual Orientation!" The book is published by Unbound Books and allows readers to enter the world of 19-year-old Andy Stevenson, where life is ruled by Murphy's Law and if something doesn't seem like it can get any worse, it generally does.