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Monday, March 19, 2018

Nominated Best Films & Actors at 5th Annual Premios Platino, April 29 2018

Report from press conference at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood by Karen Ostlund, March 13

La Cordillera, La Librería, Últimos días en La Habana, 
Una mujer fantástica and Zama 
nominated for Best Feature Film at the 
5th Annual Premios Platino of Ibero-American 
Cinema Awards
 Antonia Zegers, Daniela Vega, Emma Suárez, Maribel Verdú and Sofía Gala are nominated in Best Actress category.
Alfredo Castro, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Javier Bardem, Javier Gutiérrez and Jorge Martínez,nominated in Best Actor category.
El Maestro, El Ministerio del Tiempo, Las chicas del cable, Un gallo para Esculapio and Velvet Colecciónare nominated for Best Ibero-American Mini-Series or TV series.
Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez, winner of the PLATINO Award for Best Actor in 2014, will host the 5thPLATINO Awards on April 29 at the Teatro Gran Tlachco in Xcaret (Riviera Maya, Mexico). 
Adrian Lastra, Martha Higareda, Juan Carlos Arciniegas, Elvi Cano, John Bailey, Jackie Cruz and Eugenio Derbez
 Hollywood, CA, March 13, 2018 – La CordilleraLa Librería,Últimos días en La HabanaUna mujer fantásticaand Zama have been nominated for Best Ibero-American Feature Film. Adrián Lastra, Eugenio Derbez, Jackie Cruz and Martha Higareda announced all the nominations for the 17 categories at a press conference held at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, March 13.
Directors Alex de la Iglesia (Perfectos Desconocidos), Fernando Pérez (Últimos días en La Habana), Isabel Coixet (La Librería), Lucrecia Martel (Zama) and Sebastián Lelio (Una mujer fantástica)is up for the PLATINO Award for Best Director, while up-and-coming filmmakers Cecilia Atán and Valeria Pivato (La novia del desierto), Carla Simón (Verano 1993), Claudia Huaiquimilla (Mala Junta), Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo (La Llamada), Natalia Santa (La defensa del dragón)and Patricia Ramos (El Techo)were nominated for the Best Ibero-American Feature Film Debut.
Alfredo Castro (Los Perros), Daniel Giménez Cacho (Zama), Javier Bardem (Loving Pablo), Javier Gutiérrez (El Autor) and Jorge Martínez (Últimos días en La Habana)are the final nominees for Best Actor. Antonia Zegers (Los Perros), Daniela Vega (Una mujer fantástica), Emma Suárez (Las hijas de Abril), Maribel Verdú (Abracadabra) and Sofía Gala (Alanis)are in the running for the PLATINO Award for Best Actress. 
The movies Deep,El libro de LilaHistoria antes de uma historiaLino - Uma aventura de sete vidasand Tadeo Jones 2: El Secreto del Rey Midasare nominated for the PLATINO Award for Best Animated Film, while nominees Dancing BeethovenEjercicios de memoria,El Pacto de AdrianaLos niñosand Muchos hijos, un mono y un castillo are up for the PLATINO Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
In the TV category, El Maestro, El Ministerio del Tiempo, Las chicas del cable, Un gallo para Esculapio andVelvet Colecciónare nominated for the PLATINO Award for Best Ibero-American Mini-Series or TV Series. 
Asier Etxeandía (Velvet Colección), Julio Andrade (Um contra todos), Julio Chávez (El Maestro), Luis Brandoni (Un gallo para Esculapio) and Peter Lanzani (Un gallo para Esculapio)are up for Best Male Performance in a Mini-Series or TV Series; and Aura Garrido (El Ministerio del Tiempo), Kate Del Castillo (Ingobernable), Blanca Suárez (Las chicas del cable), Giannina Fruttero (Ramona) and Marta Hazas (Velvet Colecciónare up for Best Female Performance.
The PLATINO Awards are distinguished by its Best Educational Values in a Feature Film award category, a major PLATINO cornerstone. The 2018 nominees are Como nossos paisHandiaLa Mujer del AnimalMala JuntaUna Mujer Fantástica.
During today’s press conference, the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) was bestowed with a Premio Platino for their contribution to Ibero-American Cinema. AMPAS president John Bailey was honored to receive this award.
“We need look no further than this year’s Academy Award for the Chilean film “Una Mujer Fantastica” starring Daniela Vega and directed by Sebastian Lelio to understand the growing importance of Ibero-American cinema on the world stage,” said John Bailey. He continued,“Los Tres Amigos” from Mexico, Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro Inarritu, and Alfonso Cuaron continue to be leaders in the Hollywood mainstream, as well as international cinema ambassadors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. On a more personal level, I am honored to have worked with and be friends with the extraordinary actor/ director from Mexico, Eugenio Derbez.”
The nomination event was moderated by Premios PLATINOS ambassador Juan Carlos Arciniegas and was celebrated by talent such as Edward James Olmos, Luis Fernández, Mimí Lazo, Patricia Maya, and Reynaldo Pacheco amongst others.
   
EUGENIO DERBEZ, HOST OF THE PLATINO AWARDS CEREMONY IN XCARET ON APRIL 29
After his outstanding performance as a presenter at the recent Academy Awards, Eugenio Derbez, one of the most internationally renowned and multi-faceted males in the Mexican audiovisual industry (actor, director, producer and screenwriter), will host the awards ceremony that will be held on April 29 at the Teatro Gran Tlachco in Xcaret (Riviera Maya, Mexico).
The event will take place at a stunning venue worthy of an awards ceremony that showcases Ibero-American cinema to the world. The Xcaret group has said that their goal is to be "a window into Mexico, which tirelessly presents the best of our history, cuisine, music, nature, and cultural expressions; but, above all, the immense hospitality of the Mexican people”.
An event of these characteristics represents a clear benefit to the economy of the country that hosts the awards, which is why Riviera Maya has made a strong commitment to the PLATINOS. “Given that tourism is culture, economy and society, whenever we support culture, like we're doing now, we demonstrate tourism's capacity to be a transforming power for people,” says Marisol Vanegas, Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo.
Premios Platino of Ibero_American Cinema, promoted by EGEDA (a Spanish organization that protects the rights of audiovisual producers), FIPCA (Ibero-American Federation of Film and Audiovisual Producers), and with the support of Ibero-American film academies and institutes and the AISGE Foundation, has worked to promote and share Ibero-American films since the first awards ceremony in 2014, as well as to ensure that success at the world's most prestigious festivals also translate into excellent results in movie theaters and that our films get the distribution that they deserve.
*BELOW IS THE FULL LIST OF NOMINEES*
Premio PLATINO for the Best Ibero-American Feature Film
La Cordillera, de Santiago Mitre.K&S FILMS, La Unión de los Ríos, Mod Producciones, Maneki Films (Argentina, España, Francia). 
La Librería, de Isabel Coixet. Diagonal TV SLU, A Contracorriente Films S.L., Green Films AIE, Zephyr Films, The bookshop Ltd. (España).
Últimos Días en La Habana, de Fernando Pérez. ICAIC, Wanda Vision, S.A.;  (Cuba, España)  
Una Mujer Fantástica, de Sebastián Lelio. Fábula, Komplizen Film Production, Setembro Cine. (Chile, España).
   
Zama, de Lucrecia Martel. Rei Cine, Bananeira Filmes, El Deseo, Patagonik, MPM Film, Canana, Lemming Film, KNM, O som é a Fúria, Louverture Films, Schorcut Films, Telecine, Bertha Foundation, Perdomo Production, Picnic Producciones, Punta Colorada de Cinema (Argentina, Brasil, España, México, Portugal, Francia, Holanda, EEUU).
Premio PLATINO for Best Direction
Álex de la Iglesia, por Perfectos desconocidos.
Fernando Pérez, por Últimos días en La Habana.
Isabel Coixet, por La Librería.
Lucrecia Martel, por Zama.
Sebastián Lelio, por Una mujer fantástica.
Premio PLATINO for Best Screenplay
Carla Simón, por Verano 1993
Fernando Pérez, Abel Rodríguez, por Últimos días en La Habana.
Isabel Coixet, por La Librería.
Lucrecia Martel, por Zama
Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza; por Una mujer fantástica.
Premio PLATINO for Best Original Score
Alberto Iglesias, por La Cordillera.
Alfonso de Vilallonga, por La Librería
Derlis A. González, por Los Buscadores.
Juan Antonio Leyva, Magda Rosa Galbán, por El Techo.
Plínio Profeta, por O filme da minha vida.
Premio PLATINO for Best Actor
Alfredo Castro, por Los Perros.
Daniel Giménez Cacho, por Zama.
Javier Bardem, por Loving Pablo.
Javier Gutiérrez; por El Autor.
Jorge Martínez; por Últimos días en La Habana.
Premio PLATINO for Best Actress
Antonia Zegers, por Los Perros.
Daniela Vega, por Una mujer fantástica.
Emma Suárez, por Las hijas de Abril.
Maribel Verdú, por Abracadabra.
Sofía Gala, por Alanis.
Premio PLATINO for Best Animated Feature Film
Deepde Julio Soto Gúrpide. The Thinklab Media, S.L. The Kraken Films, A.I.E. (España, EEUU, Bélgica, China).
El Libro de Lilade Marcela Rincón. Fosfenos Media Ltda, Palermo Estudio. (Colombia, Uruguay). 
Historia antes de uma historia, de Wilson Lazaretti. Wilson Antonio Lazaretti Valinhos ME, Núcleo de Cinema de Animação de Campinas. (Brasil).
Lino - Uma aventura de sete vidas, de Rafael Ribas. Start Desenhos Animados. (Brasil).   
Tadeo Jones 2. El Secreto del Rey Midas, de Enrique Gato y David Alonso. Telecinco Cinema, S.A.; Ikiru Films, S.L.; Lightbox Animation Studios, S.L.; 4 Cats Pictures, S.L.; Tadeo Jones y El secreto de Midas, A.I.E.  (España).
Premio PLATINO for Best Documentary Feature Film
Dancing Beethoven, de Arantxa Aguirre. Lopez-Li Films, S.L., Fondation Béjart Ballet Lausanne. (España, Suiza).
Ejercicios de memoria, de Paz Encina. Constanza Sanz Palacios Films, Silencio Cine, Mpm Film, Autentika Films (Paraguay, Argentina, Alemania, Francia).
El pacto de Adriana, de Lisette Orozco. Storyboard Media; Salmón Producciones (Chile). 
Los niños, de Maite Alberdi. Micromundo Producciones EIRL, Volya Films, Mandra Films, Señal Colombia (Chile, Francia, Holanda, Países Bajos).
Muchos hijos, un mono y un castillo; de Gustavo Salmerón. Sueños Despiertos Producciones Cinematográficas, S.L. (España).
         Premio PLATINO for Best Ibero-American Debut Fictional Film
El Techo, de Patricia Ramos. Mar y Cielo S.A.; Patricia Ramos (Nicaragua, Cuba). 
La Defensa del Dragón, de Natalia Santa. Galaxia 311. (Colombia).
La Llamada, de Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo. Apache Films, S.L.; Sábado Películas, S. L.; Lo Hacemos y Ya Vemos A.I.E. (España). 
La Novia del Desierto, de Cecilia Atán, Valeria Pivato. El perro en la luna, S.R.L.; Ceibita Films;Zona Audiovisual, Haddock Films, Lucero Garzón Luz Verde, Ah Cine, Flora Films (Argentina, Chile).
Mala Junta, de Claudia Huaiquimilla.Lanza Verde, Pinda Producciones, Molotov Cine. (Chile).  
Verano 1993, de Carla Simón. Inicia Films, Avalon PC. (España).
Premio PLATINO for Best Film Editing 
Ana Plaff, Didac Palao; por Verano 1993
Etienne Boussac, por La mujer del animal
Miguel Schverdfinger, Karen Harley; por Zama.
Rodolfo Barros, por Últimos días en La Habana.
Soledad Salfate, por Una mujer fantástica.
Premio PLATINO for Best Art Direction
Estefanía Larraín, por Una mujer fantástica.
Mikel Serrano, por Handia
Mónica Bernuy, por Verano 1993.
Renata Pinheiro, por Zama.
Sebastián Orgambide, Micaela Saiegh; por La Cordillera.
Premio PLATINO for Best Cinematography 
Benjamín Echazarreta, por Una mujer fantástica.
Javier Juliá, por La Cordillera.
Raúl Pérez Ureta, porÚltimos días en La Habana.
Rui Poças, por Zama.
Santiago Racaj, pro Verano 1993. 
Premio PLATINO for Best Sound Editing
Aitor Berenguer, Gabriel Gutiérrez, Nicolás De Poulpiquet; por Verónica.
Guido Berenblum, por Zama.
Sergio Bürmann, David Rodríguez, Nicolás De Poulpiquet; por El Bar.
Sheyla Pool, por Últimos días en La Habana.
Tina Laschke, por Una mujer fantástica.
Premio PLATINO for Cinema and Education in Values
Como nossos pais, de Laís Bodanzky. Gullane, Buriti Filmes. (Brasil).
Handia, de Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño. Irusoin, Moriarti Produkzioak, Kowalski Films y Aundiya Film AIE. (España).
La Mujer del Animal, de Víctor Gaviria. Polo a Tierra, Viga Producciones. (Colombia).
Mala Junta, de Claudia Huaiquimilla.Lanza Verde, Molotov Cine, PINDA. (Chile).  
Una Mujer Fantástica, de Sebastián Lelio. Fábula, Komplizen Film Production, Setembro Cine. (Chile, España).  
Premio PLATINO for Best Mini-Series or Television Series
El Maestro, de Daniel Barone. Pol-ka Producciones, Eltrece Cablevisión, TNT América Latina. (Argentina).
El Ministerio del Tiempo, Marc Vigil, Paco Plaza, Javier Ruiz Caldera, Jorge Dorado y Abigail Schaaff. RTVE, Onza Entertainment, Cliffhanger TV. (España).
Las Chicas del Cable, de David Pinillos, Carlos Sedes, Roger Gual y Antonio Hernández. Bambú Producciones, Netflix. (España).
Un Gallo paraEsculapio, de Bruno Stagnaro. Underground Producciones S.A, TNT América Latina, Boga Bogagna S.A. (Argentina). 
Velvet Colección, de Gustavo Ron, Jorge Torregrosa y Álvaro Ron. Bambú Producciones. (España).
Premio PLATINO for Best Female Performance in a Mini-Series or Television Series
Aura Garrido, por El Ministerio del Tiempo.
Blanca SuárezLas Chicas del Cable. 
Giannina Fruttero, por Ramona.
Kate Del Castillo, por Ingobernable.
Marta Hazas, por Velvet Colección.
Premio PLATINO for Best Male Performance in a Mini-Series or Television Series
Asier Etxeandía, por Velvet Colección.
Julio Andrade, por Um Contra Todos.
Julio Chávez, por El Maestro.
Luis Brandoni, por Un Gallo paraEsculapio.
Peter Lanzani, por Un Gallo paraEsculapio.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

"Celebrity Connected" Celebrated Oscars 2018 w/Natural Food, Skincare & Sextoys

Photos and story by Karen Ostlund
Celebrity Connected Celebrated Oscars 2018 with a gifting suite which focused on Natural Food, Skincare and Sextoys.
The Dolly LLama LA Waffle Ice cream

March 2nd, two days prior to The 90th Annual Academy Awards - The Celebrity Connected Annual gifting suite was held at The Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
Natural Food Products dominated the vendors with organic chocolate, energy drinks, juices, jelly, cookies, granola, ice-cream mega waffles, cupcakes and coffee.
 Among tech products were The Car Key Finder by ZUS which allows you to find your keys, car or cellphone in the blink of an eye. If you need to find your car in a huge garage simply tap “Find” button and the ZUS Car Key Finder will play a melody to help you locate your keys. www.nonda.co
                                             
Marcuis Harris at bulldogpepperjelly.com. The company started 9 years ago (located in Lone Pine, LA), and named after their two french bulldogs Jo Jo and Rocco: "Our fresh (pesticide-free) vegetables are grown naturally, year-round and we have two special gardens for the growth of our pepper plants. We especially raise Jalapeño, Habanero and Serrano for our assorted jellies. "Our strawberry pepper jelly is made using locally-grown strawberries and the pecans are harvested from our own hundred-year-old Pecan trees. It pairs with chicken, tuna and eggsalad".


                                        
Comedian Stephen Glickman drinking Celsius.com

Softdrinks at Celebrity Connected: Celsius, Co Co Joy, NorthCoast.Organic and Bonjo Coffee
     
http://www.sweetmadnesscandies.com/
Sweet Madness® and Let’s Celebrate Candy plates come with a card and are enclosed in a crystal clear cellophane bag with a unique burgundy bow with gold trim. "The candy plates are manufactured in our kitchen and handmade, and come in crystal clear cellophane bags" said founder Judy Cerano. "Do not break the plate without its protective covering. Stand back and break the plate on the floor. After the plate is broken, enjoy the candy inside"

Natalie Boltt at North Coast Organics booth

Patchi.com organic chocolate making is an art form from Beirut. A celebration of unique taste and superior production methods. Their chefs are keen to offer you the finest chocolate made with using the highest quality cocoa butter, cocoa mass, sugar and milk. No coloring or preservatives are used.
                                        
Miss Bailey Brown is the name of  Baileys Irish Cream & Brownie Truffle, which specializes in Tea Infused Chocolate Truffle Collections https://www.missbaileybrownchocolate.com


Nash Overstreet and Ryan Cabrera at www.indiebohopets.com dog beds. Indie Boho have 12 print designs that complement your home decor! The Pet Beds Feature:
- washable covers (keep their beds flea-free and smelling fresh!)
- double sided print options
- extra strong lining on inserts
- moisture/sweat resistant, breathable inserts
- reinforced stitching across all 3 sizes
                                                        

https://www.honeydewsleep.com are eco friendly pillows with unique bamboo cover. "If you require a higher or lower profile from the pillow, just open it up and remove or add some filling to get your pillow to cradle you, in just the right way of sleep".
                  
                                                            
The key ingredients in all TheShowerTower.com is Shea Butter, which is a skin ‘superfood’. It works to hydrate your skin (anti-ageing) and its natural vitamins help reduce skin inflammations and wrinkles. All of The Shower Tower products are made in Austria from natural, organic materials: 100% organic, raw natural ingredients, no artificial colors and no added colors."The idea of the shape of The Shower Tower soap comes from the buildings that shape Dubai’s landscape, which city I moved to in 2003, said The Shower Tower founder Astrid Ellis.
                                 
Safesha.com hand-cream with sweet orange oil and lavender oil
Co-Founder Dr Lingam of Hylunia.com Skincare:  “We were first company to use plant based Hyaluronic acid in all our products in 1988. Our products are free of  harmful toxins, endocrine disruptors and inflammatory ingredients including parabens, preservatives and sulfates. Hylunia products are formulated to deliver results and heal the skin with powerful anti-oxidants, vitamins and plant peptides while preventing inflammation. Also Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Gluten Free, GMO Free, Cruelty Free and Vegan. Dr. Lingam was promoting their Cleansing gel, Body wash, Healing & Restoring cream and Moisture Infusion with Plant Stem Cells.

SJnaturalproducts.com are made with non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free ingredients, free of harmful chemicals and dyes and infused with EU-certified organic hemp derived CBD (cannabidiol). Formulated for high bio-availability and with adaptogenic and homeopathic herbs. S&J products are designed to promote a healthy body, mind and spirit.
           
Newly designed Anti Wrinkle Chest Pad, The Kami Pad on Amazon with maximum contoured strength, thickness, and wingspan to best prevent wrinkles, blemishes, and minimize scars on your cleavage. Disposable weekly treatments ~ comes in 1 pack, 3 pack, or 6 pack with
100% high quality medical grade silicon that is organic, recyclable, and hypoallergenic.Unscented & Lavender Scented options.


The Radiance Mask is infused with the intoxicating scent of orchids which has inspired wellness rituals since the days of the ancient Greeks who believed the flowers were connected with virility and fertility. For the Aztecs, orchids were a crucial ingredient in elixirs for strength. https://www.copperandcrane.com/radiance-mask
                                              
Orali.com chocolate perfume

www.Monkey-Cookies.com
Blushwhimsy.com has partnered with Adelante Development Center,who provides  services for over 1000 New Mexicans with Down Syndrome, ALS, as well as disabled veterans and the elderly.Their lipsticks are using the LipGlass® technology to capture real flowers. Blush & Whimsy lipsticks changes color based on your body's unique pH and temperature of your skin in both glossy and  semi-matte shades.










Executive baker Angela Pepe and her cookies from www.CurlyTopBaker.com



Hedy New Male Masturbator Vibrator with Aquaglide from Svakom.net is made of ultra soft TPE material and real inner structure with inner dots and ribs, which also is elastic. Looks like an ice cream, for discreet carrying.
                                           
https://maiatoys.com

 ANGEL is Maia toys newest vibrator with its 25-functions of speed and pulsations: USB Rechargeable
25-Functions
Crystal Gems Collection
100% Top Medical Grade Silicone
User Time: Up to 2 Hours
Waterproof
                                                                    
www.YouveGotCrabs.com is the costume game from 7 years and up of age. In this game, each player will get a hand of 4 cards.
You will swap cards from your hand with cards in the middle of the table until you have four of a kind.
Then, pass a secret signal to your partner.
Your teammate sees the signal and shouts, You've Got Crabs!


Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Debbie Durkin's 11th Annual EcoLuxe Pre-Oscars Party at Beverly Hilton

By Karen Ostlund
LA's leading event producer Debbie Durkin hosted her 11th Annual EcoLuxe Pre-Oscars Party, March 2nd inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Wilshire Ballroom after being rained-out of the outdoor Wilshire Gardens. 
Beverly Hilton brunch buffet
 Guests enjoyed a European champagne brunch of fruit, egg, bacon, sausage, salad, kirsch and yogurt put together by 2018 Oscars Hilton executive Chef Alberico Nunziata - while DJ G and family (who flew all the way from the UK) spun the tunes.
VIP guests were gifted  luxury products from the Nordic line MadaraCosmetics.com made with birch tree water, MyMagicMud.com charcoal teeth whitening, toothpaste and mouthwash, TrueNatural.com self-tanning lotion,
OctovieSkinbrush.com face & body cleansing brushes, custom handmade-in-the-USA leather goods from Sandast.com and autographed prints from LA's Pop Culture artist Roland Berry. Guests also tried the latest facial repair serum by TumericaNow.com and hypo-allergenic makeup JandreSponges.com containing Vitamin E.
MADARA skincare and True Tanning lotions

Pop Culture artist Roland Berry
Among attendees were: Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman, 2017 Best Picture Nominee for "Hacksaw Ridge", producer David Permut, Prince 
Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe (Germany) and Lady Victoria Hervey with "It" girl, Georgia Toffolo (England), "CSI Miami" Sofia Milos, 
'Back to the Future" Claudia Wells, former NFL Olympian Willie Gault, "Shameless" Scott Michael Campbell, ET's Carly Steel, 
"True Blood" Carolyn Hennessy, Drew Seeley and wife Amy Paffrath, CBS Host Suzanne Marques. 
The party  raised awareness for Charity Partner WOW Voices (With Our Words, Inc.), a youth development nonprofit from Stockton, Calif. that inspires literacy and artistry to raise awareness about the planet.
Cloris Leachman

www.durkinentertainmentgroup.com                                    

My Magic Mud toothpaste, tooth powder and teeth whitening
                         
Octovie skincare brush

Sandast leathergoods

DJ G spun tunes
Prince 
Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe