Season 2 "EATING PLANTS” premiered at Studio in Beverly Hills.

 By Karen Ostlund  #EatingPlantsTV    #SecondNatureFilms
(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot.com, HOLLYWOOD CA, August. 29, 2023)

Season 2 EATING PLANTS premiered at Studio in Beverly Hills, 407 Maple drive, August 28 2023.

The most significant culinary trend in the world returned to EatingPlants.tv for Season 2 of the popular docu-series EATING PLANTS from Kate Clere and Mick McIntyre, best known from the award-winning documentary Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story.
                                                                                

Series creator Kate Clere, executive producer Jim Greenbaum and series creator McIntyre.

"We wanted to offer meat and plant eaters alike tips on flavors, textures, and tastes and offer a new range of recipes that will add protein and nutrients to plant-based meals. The series will help educate people around this delicious new culinary trend; how to cook, shop, snack, and pack great healthy food in lunchboxes," said co-creator Clere.

The series co-creator McIntryre added, "Many people recognize the need to switch to a more plant-based diet for their health and the planet." In the series, Dr. Neal Barnard of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine states, "The health benefits of a plant-based diet include reversing diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and reducing heart disease." The recent UN Climate report identifies adopting more plant-based diets "as a major opportunity for mitigating and adapting to climate change."

The new season features six new 30 minutes episodes from Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, that travel the world exploring the benefits, best food, products, restaurants, influencers, and experts in the plant-based movement.
                                                                             

Plantbased guide to produce plant-based chicken and beef.

 Today many fast-food chains and restaurants are offering plant-based alternatives on their menus and spend colossal advertising and marketing dollars to attract consumers

 2nd Season EATING PLANTS TRAILER: https://youtu.be/h_uU6xkIGRA

This series offers practical tips and health benefits of a vegan diet. A colorful travelog of recipes and cooking skills to inspire viewers around the globe to put plant-based food options on their tables. The hosts engage with international experts to create plant-based alternatives that are changing the shape of food and the food industry. The series is packed with ideas from doctors, athletes, influencers, and chefs leading the movement, who effect change in cooking, health, and the planet.
                                                                             

Amber Martinez and Kathy Kola at Studio Beverly Hills.

The SEASON 2 showcases: MEXICO (hosted by actor Sofia Sisniega-recently starring in the Netflix series "Thursday Night Widows" (Las Viudas de los Jueves) and the Amazon Original comedy "Crazy for Change" (Locas por el Cambio); SWEDEN (hosted by cover model, Cajsa Wessberg- (recently featured in Vogue, Elle, AMICA, Garnier and L'Officiel); NEW ZEALAND (hosted by actor Sonam Hoani recently featured in "Shortland Strett-TVNZ", "Mr. Corman" on AppleTV; THAILAND (hosted by actor model influencer Richie Kul with campaigns for Swatch, Chevrolet, Nivea, GQ, Men's Health, Out, Cosmopolitan, FHM and acclaimed Vietnamese film Pearls of the Far East; CANADA (hosted by Amy Symington, a nutrition professor, author, researcher and plant-based chef at George Brown College; and a second AUSTRALIAN episode hosted by actor, producer, environmental activist "Martin Dingle Wall”.

The multiple-season series captures the rapid growth of the plant-based industry with a predicted value of over $162 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Bloomberg Intelligence. A big percentage of consumers of plant-based chicken and beef are actually meat-eaters.

 Kate Clere and Mick McIntyre from Second Nature Films are best known for their global phenomenon documentary Kangaroo: A love-hate story - an inside look at the mass destruction of Kangaroos that prompted a parliamentary inquiry in New South Wales and launched a movement of its own. The critically acclaimed multiple award-winning films received rave reviews, including VARIETY -"Has the potential to help bring kangaroo welfare and management into much sharper focus in Australia and internationally." The NEW YORK TIMES "The filmmakers are determined to sound a wake-up siren, and they blast it here with extra strength," and "Shocking and Revealing," by BBC LONDON.

Season 1 was  distributed by TVF 7International, leading the world in documentary and factual entertainment distribution, and available worldwide on multiple platforms and formats.

EatingPlants.tv  https://www.secondnaturefilms.com.au/

17th Annual WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT Fundraiser "Walk With Sally".

 17th Annual WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT Gala to Support Walk With Sally's Fundraiser.
   Photos by Karen Ostlund            #WalkWithSally

(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot.com) El Segundo, CA — August 21, 2023

                                                                                  

Jaguar F Type at Walk With Sally's fundraiser.

The 17th annual WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT gala, Walk With Sally's flagship fundraising event, illuminated the night on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, at CAMPUS 2100 in El Segundo in California.

 The event marked a celebration of community, compassion, and the organization's commitment to children and families impacted by cancer.
WalkWithSally.org was founded in 2004 by Nicolas Arquette with its mission to help the burden of cancer for children and families, which is guided by the vision of new CEO Tash Brooks.
                                                                                   

Walk With Sally's Silent auction.

The organization has expanded its programs and services to provide support.
Walk With Sally's commitment to its mission is helped by dedicated staff, a diverse board of executive directors, and volunteers.
 
WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT, Walk With Sally's largest annual fundraiser, serves as a platform to directly support the organization's mentor ship, mental health support, art therapy, and financial empowerment programs. The gala brought together over 700 attendees and over 100 dedicated volunteers in a night of unity and shared purpose.
                                                                                

Lobster & Beer: Coastal

WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT offered attendees an experience that symbolizing the power of unity and healing, which is highlighted by the color white.
The gala showcased 17 local restaurants, for guests to enjoy in culinary delights that exemplify the best of Los Angeles' gastronomic scene.
                                                                                    

Ready Fit Go restaurant.

Among participating restaurants included Bettolino Kitchen, BOA, BuzzRock Brewing, Clarity Lounge, Eddie V’s, Hook & Plow, Japonica, Jimmy John’s, lil’Vegerie, Lobster & Beer: Coastal, Madison Brown, Nomad, Porterhouse Bourbon & Bones, Quality Seafood, ReadyFitGo, and Sushi Roku.       This culinary collaboration gave guests the opportunity to experience a diverse range of flavors,  enhanced by the evening's vibrant atmosphere.
                                                                             

Nomad Eatery.

The evening's program was hosted by the charismatic Travis Van Winkle, who introduced the organization's new CEO, Tash Brooks. CHOURA productions partnered with Walk With Sally to orchestrate a seamlessly executed event, demonstrating the collaborative spirit at the heart of the  charity's mission.
                                                                              

Marching drum-line at White Light White Night.

The WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT gala was graced by the presence of a marching drumline, captivating the audience with their electrifying performance. The highlight of the evening was a captivating live performance by the local band "IDENTITY THEFT," which brought the audience to their feet.                                                              

Local tribute band "IDENTITY THEFT.

 The event celebrated the significant contributions of two individuals who embody the organization's values, recognizing their exceptional dedication and positive influence.
The "Youth of the Year award" was presented to Heather Jenkins, while the "Mentor of the Year award" was  given Jenn Nguyen.
The gala also featured renowned Muralist Miriam Hellmann, whose vibrant creations added an artistic touch to the event. Auctioneer Letitia Frye skillfully led the live auction, engaging attendees to raise support for Walk With Sally's vital initiatives.
                                                                              

Walk with Sally's concert seating after dark.

The 17th annual WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT gala was made possible through the generous support of official sponsors including Jaguar Land Rover South Bay, Don Julio, Chevron, Tito’s Vodka,Roseade, Stella Artois,  Kendall Law, Choura Events, Cal Private, Cross Country Mortgage, Community West Bank, Banc of California, St. Clair Law, Buying Time, Anheuser Busch, and Madison Brown.
                                                                                  

Karen Ostlund reporting in South Bay.

Pollack Films "Fields Of Gold” premiered at Fine Arts theater in Beverly Hills.

 Pollack Films "Fields Of Gold” premiered at Fine Arts theater in Beverly Hills.

The True Story of One Man’s Rise from Barefoot Farmer to Sports Pioneer and Industrialist who built a Billion-Dollar Empire: A.E. Staley.

 #PollackFilms  #FieldsofGold  #SpencerFilms
(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot.com, Beverly Hills, CA August 19 2023)  

Photos by Karen Ostlund
                                                                             

August 18 2023, Pollack Films premiered  the inspirational documentary film "Fields of Gold" at the Fine Arts theater in Beverly Hills. Trailer: https://youtu.be/HtGB0jQ4n2U
The film will have a Decatur, Illinois premiere on September 16 at 7:00 p.m. CT at the Lincoln Square Theater, followed by a limited theatrical run.

The film is written and directed by Regional Emmy Award-winner Julie Staley of Spencer Films and narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Coyote.
This documentary chronicles the incredible journey of Augustus Eugene Staley, born in 1867, from barefoot farmer to the founder and leader of an agricultural empire. The film features Mr. Staley's ownership of turn-of-twentieth-century baseball and football teams called the Decatur Staleys. The Decatur Staleys football squad led by George Halas, Charles "Chic" Harley, and Edward "Dutch" Sternaman played in Chicago in 1921 and then became the Chicago Bears in 1922.
                                                                                 

Mark Staley and Julie Staley.

The film is produced by Michael Pollack, who has recently inked a five-picture financing deal out of Europe and is currently negotiating a four-picture deal out of New York; "Pollack Films is a production company dedicated to creating compelling and impactful films.
"We aim to inspire and entertain audiences while shedding light on extraordinary individuals and their contributions to society," said Michael Pollack, CEO of Pollack Films.

Executive produced by Mark Staley, and the late Grant Staley, both great-grandsons of A.E. Staley, this film is an important family legacy project. In addition, the movie is of monumental importance to the Decatur, Illinois, community. It is supported by The Herald & Review newspaper and The Staley Museum.
                                                                              

(Right) Arthur Allan Seidelman.

Executive producer Arthur Allan Seidelman supervised this post-production. His awards in the past included, two Emmys, the Peabody, the Humanitas, the Western Heritage, several Christophers, and numerous film festival awards. He also recently received an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Whittier College, his alma mater. Mr. Seidelman leading the post-production team was instrumental in crafting “Fields of Gold,” guiding the film to shine bright.

The film is executive produced by Lauren McGill and George Veras. Mr. Veras is a 10-time Emmy Award-winning producer and former COO and executive producer at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.                                                          

"Fields of Gold" brings the audience along on the captivating journey of A.E. Staley, a man with a 3rd-grade education who defied all odds to become a pioneering figure in both the agricultural industry and the world of professional sports. The documentary vividly portrays Staley's unwavering commitment to his employees, his customers, and his community. Throughout his career, Staley demonstrated selflessness and compassion, going above and beyond to take care of his workers during a time when social support systems were lacking.

"What impressed me the most about Gene Staley's story was that despite the hardships he faced to build his manufacturing business in Decatur, Illinois, in the early 1900s, he cared more about people than money," said Pollack. "This man went through a lot, lost it all, rolled the dice, and lost again, but he always took care of people. He was selfless. This is what made Staley a success”.

The film also explores Staley's philanthropic endeavors, from providing sick leave and vacation time to his employees, to personally delivering food during times of hardship. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the Great Depression, Staley's steadfast determination and vision enabled him to navigate through adversity and emerge as a visionary leader.

At a time when the U.S. Congress had voted against a bill for paid sick leave and vacation time, Staley's company was one of the few that provided those paid benefits and a death benefit for its employees.

During the Great Depression (1929-1938), though his company struggled, Staley reduced employees' hours by 33% without cutting their pay. Moreover, he expanded the workforce by 200 employees, resulting in a substantial $1 million increase in the company's payroll—a staggering figure by today's standards. "He protected the entire community during this treacherous economy. Staley's emphasis on employee safety was a top priority that he emphasized every day from the Staley Manufacturing Company plant's first day of operation,” said Pollack.

"One of Gene's most ambitious endeavors was the fellowship club which he created for both employee benefits at work and personal social time," said writer and director Julie Staley, and also a Producer on the project."The fellowship club gave workers a sense of community and family, eventually leading Gene to create athletic teams. The most notable being a football team the Decatur Staleys, led by George Halas, which later became the Chicago Bears."

"Fields of Gold" seamlessly blends historical documentation with engaging storytelling elements to provide viewers with a comprehensive and immersive experience. Through meticulous editing techniques, including incorporating movement in still photographs and using stock footage and reenactment footage, the film transports audiences to the era in which Staley lived and worked, creating a visually captivating narrative.
 Staley's achievements in both the agricultural and sporting realms, will leave a lasting impact on viewers of "Fields of Gold" and contribute to a deeper understanding of his transformative journey, leadership, and the enduring power of titans like Augustus Eugene Staley.

About Pollack Films:
Pollack Films produces entertainment that makes a difference. We share stories that touch the hearts and minds of a broad audience, amplify the voices of creatives and reflect our diverse world. Our rich legacy of storytelling includes extensive experience in film and television production, creating content with dynamic impact and striving to be a shining beacon for change.

About Spencer Films:
Spencer Films creates award-winning film and television projects that bring the new and old together through exceptional stories that combine history and current events.

Associate Producers of “Fields of Gold” included: Laura Richter, Jean-François Cavelier, and Ghizlane Morlot.

The Untold Story of Aladdin Sane album cover.

ART & MUSIC. The Untold Story of  Aladdin Sane album cover model.
Based on a true story by meeting the talents in the 70s.
By Karen Ostlund   (WestHollywoodToday.blogspot.com August 1st 2023)                                    Updated MAY 12 2024. 

#AladdinSane  #ZiggyStardust  #DavidBowie  #Hammersmith  #MoonageDaydream

David Bowie's album cover Aladdin Sane celebrated 50 years this year 2023 with its photography collection, from early days of Ziggy Stardust.
                                                                          

Aladdin Sane poster.

A sudden time solar-change took place August 4 1973 (moon entered Scorpio) and moved back the year of on all daily newspapers to August 4 1969 (moon in Aries), which resulted people started to believe it past 7 years since Marilyn Monroe died. The same solar-gas also moved the ink on Marilyn Monroe's death on all newspapers from 1963 to 1962.
The ink went back 4 years on all daily newspapers, but it was only 2 years lost, because of an earlier time-change in the 60s.
The famous murder of Sharon Tate, took place a few days after solar-change, August 9 1969. The murder was caused by the Manson Clan, who thought they saw a fake pregnancy on Tate's stomach.

Due to the drastic time-change, some recording artists got forgotten and changed name. One of them was rock'n roll artist Hammersmith touring in 1973 before time-change, featured in a live concert video of "Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”.
                                                                               

(photo) This concert video shows Hammersmith as the name of the artist, Odeon as the name of the venue, but the board outside the venue says "From 8pm we're working together with David Bowie”.
In this case, David Bowie was the composer and pianist David Bowie Medley, who was the father of David Bowie Jr, who later released the album LOW. URL: https://youtu.be/kcEEey418PA

                                                                       

Diamond Dogs album cover.

Swedish recording labels still have files from the 70s of Mike LeGarcon as Hammersmith and Marten B.Owie as Bowie. LeGarcon changed name to Goldstar in 1972, which name came from his son's last name Orstar.
Hammersmith released  "Diamond Dogs" titled "Hammer" before 1970, but the illustration of dogs on the album cover were then piglets. In July 1973 (before time-change), David Bowie Jr. released LOW. The album LOW was earlier titled "Gaylord".  There was also an artist named DAVID LOW, forgotten from this time-era.                                   

Album LOW, David Bowie.

Both albums, HAMMER and GAYLORD were forgotten, when time went back to 1969.
In 1974 (after time-change), both albums were re-released, 5 months apart, but only in Sweden.
In other countries, the album LOW was released in 1977.
In Sweden 1974, people were asking, if Bowie with album "Diamond Dogs" and David Bowie with the album LOW, was the same artist?
Who was Bowie?
Ben Van Den Bowie was the poster model featured on the cover of "Aladdin Sane" album in 1973.
He was well-known for his likeness to David Jones (as Ziggy Stardust) but taller, living in Amsterdam as a fashion-model. He celebrated his 24th birthday, 29 December 1978. 

In August 1978 someone put a pen on Ben's Netherlands passport, to change his last name Bowie to Bushe. He was then traveling on Mykonos Island in Greece.

Ben lived then with guitarist and artistic-director Tony Loren who was 17 years senior, and used Ben's image on posters as Ziggy Stardust for the Aladdin Sane album cover. It was common in the 70s to use a model on the album cover.
Tony Loren lived earlier at Hillpark drive in Los Angeles together with RCR artists, which gate had an old apartheid sign, part of a controversy.


In 1971 (after time-change) a theatrical actor came up in press as author John Merrick, acting in the play "Elephant man”.
John had the identical face of David Bowie, so everyone assumed, it must be Bowie. The actor suffered a paralyzed leg and a slight speech problem, caused by the earlier time-change. His handicap was used as part of the play "Elephant man".
The year of the 1971 video "Elephant man" was later moved forward on the internet. URL  https://youtu.be/cPithDmHrd0
In 1972 David Bowie Jr. (Morten B. Owie) started to work as a banker named Owie, in Sweden and UK, to recover.                                                                           

The studio album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust" June 1972.

                                                                             

In June 1972 Stockholm, Hotel Reisen (after time-change) guitarist Tony Loren presented singer David Jones to take over artist name "Ziggy Stardust", for the release of the studio album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust". The 1972 press conference had a poster in the background of David Bowie Jr. in a profile head-shot.
The name "Ziggy Stardust" was the name of a song from the Hammersmith album released in 1969, RCR record label. Singer HAMMERSMITH changed his stage-name after this 1972 press conference to GOLDSTAR, which name came from his son's last name ORSTAR.
Singer Ziggy Stardust and singer Goldstar were often compared as two parallel artists in Swedish press in 1977.

                                                                                 

Photo of David Jones as "Ziggy Stardust" and guitarist Tony Loren, filming in Sweden.

                                                                                   

In 1983, the Hammersmith album changed name to the LIVE Motion Picture album "Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” printed as recorded, July 3rd 1973.  The cover photo was still of Mike LeGarcon as Hammersmith, but the credits on the back of the album were changed. Act 1 URL https://youtu.be/gIjUcp1ier4     

 

 

 

Until 1973, Hammersmith worked with guitarist Mick Ronson in music videos, who also was a painter and photographer.
Ronson signed his artwork RoZ, because his last name was Ro Zi Zadeh in a UAE passport, (United Arab Emirates)
Three decades later, RoZ work was mixed with work from photographer Rock.
In 1976, photographer Mick Rock was a well-known video director for Rapport2 news in Stockholm, who filmed the royal Swedish wedding, using his own Slavic name as credit.
Mick Rock passed away in November 2021.
At that time he referred himself as Michael David Rock, born 1948 in Hammersmith.
Did photographer Mick Rock know, that some of his photos were featuring artist Hammersmith?
Sure.

The reason people from the 70s recording industry were traveling to work in Sweden, was because Sweden was the first country in the world with a free internet server, when the domain was only a long number.
The first free Swedish internet server still exists. Many companies websites in LA were switched over to this server before Covid-19, to control outgoing emails and moving banners.

Singer Mike LeGarcon (Hammersmith) and model Ben Van Den Bowie/Bushe live today in LA area as unknown.

The video of the "Hammersmith" album was most likely made in 1973, because he was born 1940.
Tony Loren was presented in 70s Sweden,  as a the relative to Mike LeGarcon's son Steffen David Michael Orstar, born September 17 1960.
The name Steffen was a title in French, and he started to work with Rod Stewart in 1980, and got problem with former caretakers, living on his property assets.
There were only two people registered at Swedish IRS (Skatteverket) in 1977 with the last name LeGarcon (translated The Boy in French) and one person registered with the last name Orstar. TV Academy in North Hollywood, also has a member named Michael Orstar.

                                                           

(Poster image of David Bowie)
Producer Brett Morgen's documentary "Moonage Daydream" has filmclips of David Bowie Medley in black/white and his son David Bowie Jr. in color.
The video of the song "Moonage Daydream" was performed by Hammersmith (renamed David Bowie in this video) and guitarist Ronson (Ro Zi Zadeh).Song composed by David Bowie Medley: https://youtu.be/5g6--QoPsDM