Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hollywood keeps its tax break in 'fiscal cliff' deal

2 Jan 2013
The provision, Section 181of the federal tax code, allows qualifying productions to write down the first $15 million of expenses from their corporate tax bill. The program will cost an estimated $430 million in deductions in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, according to estimates by the Joint Committee on Taxation.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

2013 AWARD SEASON SCHEDULE

2012 AWARD SEASON SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 2012
Monday, December 3rd - New York Film Critics Circle Awards Announced
Wednesday, December 5th - National Board of Review Awards Announced
Sunday, December 9th - Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Tuesday, December 11th - Critics' Choice Award Nominations Announced
Wednesday, December 12th - SAG Awards Nominations Announced
Thursday, December 13th - 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominations
Monday, December 17th - Oscar Nomination voting begins
JANUARY 2013
Wednesday, January 2nd - Art Directors Guild Nominations Announced
Wednesday, January 2nd - Producers Guild Nominees Announced
Friday, January 4th - WGA Screenplay Nominees Announced
Friday, January 4th - Oscar Nomination voting ends at 5 p.m. PT
Tuesday, January 8th - Directors Guild Nominations Announced
Wednesday, January 9th - 2013 ASC Award Nominations Announced
Wednesday, January 9th - 2013 BAFTA Nominations Announced
Thursday, January 10th - 2013 Oscar Nominations Announced
Thursday, January 10th - American Cinema Editors Nominations Announced
Thursday, January 10th - Cinema Audio Society Nominees Announced
Thursday, January 10th - Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Sunday, January 13th - Satellite Awards
Sunday, January 13th - 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Saturday, January 26th - Producers Guild Awards
Sunday, January 27th - Screen Actors Guild Awards
FEBRUARY 2013
Saturday, February 2nd - Directors Guild Awards
Saturday, February 2nd - Art Directors Guild Awards
Sunday, February 10th - BAFTA Awards
Sunday, February 10th - American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards
Saturday, February 16th - American Cinema Editors (ACE) Awards
Saturday, February 16th - Cinema Audio Society Awards
Sunday, February 17th - Writers Guild of America Awards
Sunday, February 17th - Motion Pictures Sound Editors Awards
Tuesday, February 19th - Costume Designers Guild Awards
Tuesday, February 19th - Oscar voting ends 5 p.m. PT
Sunday, February 24th - 2013 Oscar Awards
Source:Rope of Silicon
         15-26 May 2013 - Festival de Cannes

Friday, November 9, 2012

Sundance party scene: 2012 review

Daily Truffle:
Acura – One of the official sponsors, hosts the Acura Studio with cast parties for many of the films at the festival and appearances by Andy Samberg, Emily Blunt, Michael Cera, Bradley Cooper and others.
Bertolli Meal Soup Chalet and 7 Fresh Faces in Film- Hosted by GenArt, this event is by day a rad chill spot with warm blankets, warm soup and celebrities wafting in and out. By night it hosts the 5th annual “7 Fresh Faces in Film” celebration.
Solstice Sunglass Boutique - inside the Bertolli pop-up, Solstice will bring their legendary brand Carrera sunglasses to the slopes
Bing- On main street and hosting a great slate of parties. Most notably Drake on Saturday.
Eco Hideaway- An eco-friendly premium space in a 4000 sq ft tent on the balcony of the Stein Eriksen.
Grey Goose Blue Door – Lounge on main street hosting a slate of post-premiere dinners and cast parties.
Hyde at Sundance – Hollywood’s Hyde moves to Sundance for the weekend, officially bringing LA to Utah.
Kari Feinstein’s Style Lounge – Bringing the most premium choices in product and people together for maximum exposure of new products.
Moroccanoil Supper Suite – At Montage Deer Valley
Remede at St. Regis - beauty suite starting Jan 24 for Sundancers
Sugar – Newest addition to Main Street hosting an impressive line up of artists throughout the weekend including Mary J Blige, Estelle, DJ Politik and CAA’s annual Sudance party.
The Burton Experience – The best way for festival-goers to experience the snow- with Burton pros! Lots of product hook ups, great gift bags, pizza and more!
WireImage- Portrait studio supplying official portraits for the Sundance Film Festival. Appointments must be booked throughout the day.
Hollywood Reporter- The Hollywood Reporter will have a video suite here with exclusive, on-camera interviews with the stars.
McCafé- The McCafé Lounge and Warming Center will offer cozy retreats where those enjoying Sundance can take a well-deserved break and enjoy some delicious treats by a warm fire complements. McCafé treats will include Caramel Mocha and Caramel Hot Chocolate, espresso beverages, oatmeall, Apple pie, smores pie and a variety of McDonald’s freshly baked cookies.
Miami Oasis- Industry influencers and celebrities will enjoy a quintessential Miami inspired lounge that will incorporate live DJ performances, tattoo artists, hair care stations by got2b, complimentary cocktails and more. The lounge will also include gifting from popular jewelry, shoe, and apparel brands to complete the Miami experience.
Patron – Returns to the Village with a make-your-own mojito bar. Each guest will leave with a personalized, engraved muddler as a keepsake!
PUMA - A great, kick back lounge featuring a ping-pong table signed by many guests over the weekend that is to be auctioned for charity.
Stella Artois- The Stella Artois Cafe and Cutting Room returns to Sundance to host daily breakfasts, lunches, happy hours and evening cast parties.
TAO- TAO Nightclub will return to Sundance this year recreate a 5,000 sq. ft. underground, invite-only club at The Lift, hosting daytime lounging and nightly VIP events. TAO will allow the in-crowd at Sundance to step out from the cold and warm up on the dance floor of this exclusive and popular nightclub with live sets by world renowned DJs, including Samantha Ronson, Vice, Jesse Marco and Sinatra, and performers to be announced.
T-Mobile / Google Music- An exclusive music series at TAO put on by T-Mobile in conjunction with Google Music.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood Hills Bird Streets

The Hollywood Reporter declares that the Bird Streets--the very fancy area above the Sunset Strip where the streets have names like Oriole, Thrasher, and Nightingale--is hotter than ever. Larry Flynt and Leonardo DiCaprio have lived there for years, but there are lots of new (rich) neighbors coming in (including two Friends--Matthew Perry just bought, Jennifer Aniston just rented, although she also owns an investment property nearby). There are currently 15 houses for sale in the neighborhood, with asking prices ranging from $1.25 million to $18 million, and seven houses for rent. Here are a few other things you might not have known about the Birds:
- True Grit producer Megan Ellison owns two neighboring houses built by designer/developer Steve Hermann. She also "owns a third adjoining residence and has spent nearly $33 million to acquire the properties. Her dealmaking has been the subject of great speculation as residents wonder about her plans for the compound; she declined comment." - A Keller Williams agent who repped the seller in the Perry sale, "says homes that are considered teardowns can fetch as much as $7 million if the lots offer '10 out of 10' views." Furthermore, the houses with views reach prices per square foot "typically achieved only in neighborhoods such as Malibu's Carbon Beach." - The Bird Streets have a community group called the Doheny Dining Club. It's an open group, founded in 2008, that meets about twice a year for "progressive dinners." The DDC's founder says "We didn't think this was the kind of community that wanted to get to know their neighbors...But it seems that everybody wants that." The only member confirmed in the story is celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser. - One of the Bird Streets most famous spots, the Blue Jay Way house where George Harrison wrote "Blue Jay Way" in 1967, is now a rental. According to Redfin, it last sold in 2009. ·
Why Hollywood Is Flocking to the Bird Streets Neighborhood [THR]
la.curbed.com

Friday, November 11, 2011

Condo rentals at sundance should be negotiable this year

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/vac/2675757387.html salt lake craigslist > housing > vacation rentals please flag with care: [?] miscategorized prohibited spam/overpost best of craigslist $4 / 2br - SUNDANCE ATTENDANCE IS DOWN, DON'T ACCEPT OVERPRICED HOUSING (Park City) Date: 2011-10-29, 5:14PM MDT Reply to: hous-h2kt9-2675757387@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Here is something PC condo owners don't want you to know. Attendance at this year's Sundance Film Festival is waaaaaay down. According the SL Tribune, the amount of parties and events has dropped by more than half. Many hollywood executives are skipping this year, or sending skeleton teams. There is a glut of unrented Condos and Homes. Don't accept the inflated prices, give them counter offers at the normal Ski Season rate (or start out at the Summer rates). If they are advertising here on Craigslist, they are desperate and know its late in the game. It's a renters market now and everyone in PC knows it. The PC Condo owners would rather earn some money during Sundance then let it go empty. Beware of people in SLC or Orem/Provo trying to rent condos claiming they are near PC -- its a 30 minute drive through a snow covered canyon. Get everything in writing as there are some thiefs here that will take your money on condos they don't even own. Advice from a Sundance Veteran. Location: Park City it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 2675757387