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QUARTERLY PUBLICATION AUGUST -
OCTOBER 2006 |
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Publisher &
Editor-in-Chief
Sandra Lord
Hollywood
Global
Entertainment Network®
Contact:
Tel: (323) 465-9800
Email: news@hgenonline.com
Website:
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |
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As an ice-skating enthusiast, I've
enjoyed your pieces on ice skating and particularly liked the last
one on Rudy Galindo. Such talent!
-- Saundra Collins
Anthony Zuiker is such a wonderful
talent. It was good to read about his rise to success. All of the
CSIs are my favorite shows. Great article.
-- Bill Clarkson |
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SPOTLIGHT |
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HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST®
CELEBRATES
13TH ANNIVERSARY
AUGUST 31, 2006 AND "BEST
NETWORKING EVENT IN L.A."
AWARD
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JOHN SINGLETON
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In
its July 20, 2006, Best in L.A.
issue, Backstage West named the Hollywood
Networking Breakfast as the "Best
Networking Event in L.A."
This comes at a time when the popular event approaches its
13th anniversary. The momentous occasion will be
celebrated on August 31, 2006, with special guest speaker, Academy
Award®
nominated director, producer, writer, actor,
John Singleton (Hustle
& Flow, Four Brothers, Boyz N The Hood, etc.). The
event will be held at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San
Vicente Blvd., in West Hollywood. Many door-prizes will be given
away from longtime monthly sponsors, Final
Draft and Jungle Software,
and longtime anniversary sponsors, Baseline
Studio System, Daily Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Script Magazine,
Backstage West, Angelus Film Festival Student Film Festival, Brian
Reise Acting Studios, Hollywood Global Entertainment Network/Women
Helping Women and Creative Career Strategies.
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Breakfast Attendee,
Richard Clarke Larsen
enjoys moment with guest speaker, Frederick Levy at the July
2006 breakfast. The two will have lunch on the set of Levy's
new movie
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More information on the 13th Anniversary
breakfast celebration can be found at:
http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/hnindex.htm OR
http://hgenonline.com/events_other_ind.asp. Office Phone: (323)
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HOLLYWOOD MOVERS & SHAKERS |
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'IN
THE LOOP' WITH JUDY COPPAGE, FOUNDER OF THE COPPAGE COMPANY
-- By Sandra Lord
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JUDY COPPAGE |
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few months ago, Judy Coppage and I
hung out at my house and had a great time chatting about her
experiences in the entertainment industry. In this candid
interview, we see how this well-respected veteran's lack of ego,
confidence in her ability, strong sense of loyalty, commitment and
passion have no doubt served her well and have contributed to her
success and longevity in a business where success, loyalty and solid
friendships are fleeting at best. Her clients, many of whom with
which she has no contract have been loyal…have stayed with her for
years. A pioneer of sorts who virtually initiated the concept of
‘packaging’ and fought to bring the box-office blockbuster
franchise, Die Hard to the big screen, she’s also a
devoted wife, mother and ally. Judy has
a joie de vivre that most would envy --and she's just getting
started… Read more
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FILM INDUSTRY NETWORK TO HOST FUN MIXER AUGUST 31
Film
Industry Network (FIN) will be hosting an entertainment industry
mixer on Thursday, August 31, 2006. The event will be held from
7PM - 9PM at the popular Marakesh restaurant located at 13003
Ventura Blvd. (1/2 block west of Coldwater Canyon) in Studio City.
The theme is "Mix, Mingle & Be Seen." Admission is FREE.
Seating is limited. Contact: Serita Stevens (818) 769-0842. |
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WHAT IFFF
KIDS ON THE ROAD TO INDIA
FreshiFilmworxs, the in-school outreach arm of the International
Family Film Festival and the What IFFF? Kids Film Camp and Festival,
has partnered with the Divya Chaya Trust to bring their
digital filmmaking program to kids ages 8-18 in Delhi, India.
According to Dr. Suzanne Shoemaker, Program Director, "This is a
pilot program to begin to connect children worldwide through
filmmaking."
FreshiFilmworxs strives "through digital filmmaking and the internet
to provide youth with the tools to collaborate, create and share
their stories with the world, serving as agents of change for human
understanding and world peace." The Divya Chaya Trust of India has
served both children and the elderly over the past 22 years offering
food, clothes, shelter, education and enrichment through their
schools and community centers.
FreshiFilmworxs will be sending two teachers, Rich Samuels, (a
three-time Emmy-award winner), and Dave Guerrero, a recent film
school graduate, to introduce the filmmaking curriculum and create a
short film with the Karam Bhoomi children.
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE:
In the Loop
is published quarterly. Updates comprising of short bulletins
are sent to subscribers between issues. |
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MISS ST. LUCIA
TAKES ON
'MISS UNIVERSE'
By Donny B. Lord
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Sascha
Andrew-Rose (c) MWO |
A
tantalizing goddess sauntered by me
with a sultry stride. Entranced by her stunningly long legs,
captivating smile and beautiful curly locks that framed a chiseled
visage, I expected the stereotypical self absorbed and stand offish
attitude of most beautiful women in Hollywood. Instead, I was
presented with a shining and endearing disposition, complete with a
warm greeting and a friendly welcoming hug.
Sascha Andrew-Rose, the eloquent 2006 Miss Universe pageant
contestant, hails from the tropical island of St. Lucia
in the West Indies.
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SPOTLIGHT EVENT:
ACTORS TO SHINE AT
OWN FESTIVAL
Talent Pool International has
announced its
First Annual Reel Actors Film Festival. Founder, Dawn
Andrews created the festival to challenge actors to complete their
reels and find an audience. Submissions entry deadline is August 25,
2006. The gala awards ceremony to announce winners will be held on
September 16, 2006 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. For more
information visit:
www.reelactorsfilmfestival.com. |
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FROM THE HGEN
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PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
FEBRUARY 2005 |
 OPINION
CORNER
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Brain-Drain of Executive Talent in Recording
Industry
By Tess Taylor
President of NARIP
 In
spite of staff cuts at every major label and many independent labels
over the last year, we’re seeing a surprisingly strong job market.
But we’re also seeing many of the same positions that were
eliminated now being filled at lower salary grades. Staff cuts have
made it increasingly difficult for mid- to senior level executives
who have lost their jobs to find re-entry into the market at
salaries commensurate to the ones they had.
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H O T T I P S |
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THE BIZ: |
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By Andrew Cunningham
III |
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The Business Side
of the Entertainment Industry
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Summertime Reading &
Relaxing
"A
vacation is like love - anticipated with pleasure,
experienced with discomfort, and remembered with nostalgia.“
Anonymous
It’s
that time of year again - the vacation season. Hollywood -
the entertainment industry - is notorious for virtually
“shutting down“ during the summer vacation season of July and
August. Most television shows go on hiatus; many film studios
and major production house take their summer break; Malibu, Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills, and Bel Air become almost become
ghost towns, with many of its famous “industry” residents
heading for Hawaii, The Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, and Europe.
Even if you have not quite reached the point in your Hollywood
career where you can take a month or two off for vacation, you
still need to take a break for relaxation and rejuvenation. A
few days at the beach or in the mountains - even just a long
weekend - can renew your body and spirit. One way of really
relaxing is with a good book. So here are two interesting
choices you should get onto your summer reading list before
summer is over -- books that will help “recharge your
batteries” and get you ready for the big push career wise this
fall...Read More |
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