Sunday, April 29, 2007

On Hiatus..........

On Hiatus..........

Sunday, March 04, 2007

March Film Releases

Upcoming Film Releases

Please note that release dates are always subject to change

3/2/07
Black Snake Moan (Paramount) - Justin Timberlake
Zodiac (Paramount)
Wildhogs (Touchstone)
Full of It (New Line)

3/9/07
300 (Warner Bros)

3/16/07
Premonition (MGM)
Sunshine (Fox)
Shooter (Paramount)
I Think I Love My Wife (Fox)
My Brother (Code Black) – Vanessa Williams
Dead Silence (Universal)

3/23/07
The Hills Have Eyes II (Fox Atomic)
Reign Over Me (Sony)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Warner Bros)
The Last Mimzy (New Line)
Pride (Lions Gate)

3/30/07
Blades of Glory (Paramount)
Meet the Robinsons (Buena Vista)

March Album Releases

March 6:
Sevendust Alpha (7 Bros. Records/ Asylum/Warner)
Son Volt The Search (Transmit Sound/Legacy)
RJD2 The Third Hand (XL Records)
VA Jonny Greenwood is the Controller (Trojan/Sanctuary)
The Arcade Fire Neon Bible (Merge)
Lucky You Soundtrack (Columbia)
Apostle Of Hustle National Anthem of Nowhere (Arts and Crafts)

March 13:
Musiq Soulchild LUVANMUSIQ (Atlantic)

March 20:
Joss Stone Introducing Joss Stone (S-Curve Records)
The Stooges The Weirdness (Virgin)
Good Charlotte Good Morning Revival (Epic)
Lordi The Arockalypse (End Records)
Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby (Sony BMG)
Neil Young Live at Massey Hall (Reprise)
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price Last of the Breed (Lost Highway)
Modest Mouse We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (Epic)
Marques Houston Veteran (T.U.G./Universal)
Young Buck Buck the World (G-Unit/Interscope)

March 27:
Tim McGraw Let It Go (Curb)
Timbaland Shock Value (Mosley Music Group/Blackground/Interscope)
Chamillionaire Ultimate Victory (Universal)
Stevie Nicks The Very Best of Stevie Nicks (Reprise)
Tha Dogg Pound Dogg Chit (Koch)
Lil Flip I Need Mine (Columbia/Sony Urban)
Macy Gray Big (will.i.am music group/Geffen)
Fabolous From Nothin' to Somethin'(Def Jam)
Redman Red Gone Wild (Def Jam)

March Events

March 2007

March 2: Best Week Ever
March 2: 38th annual NAACP Image Awards airs on Fox.
March 4: Fame Game; Dice Undisputed Premiere
March 5: I Love New York; Aussie Next Top Model Premiere
March 5: Nickelback @ Continental Airlines Arena
March 6: The Agency
March 9: Best Week Ever
March 10: 2007 Soul Train Awards tapes in Pasadena, CA. Airs March 17-24.
March 11: Fame Game; Dice: Undisputed
March 12: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in NYC (airs on VH1 March 17)
March 12: I Love New York; Aussie Next Top Model
March 13: The Agency
March 13: MuteMath @ Gramercy Theatre
March 14,15: The Pogues @ Roseland
March 17: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame airs on VH1
March 18: Fame Game; Dice: Undisputed
March 19: I Love New York; Aussie Next Top Model
March 20: The Agency
March 22: The Allman Brothers Band @ Beacon Theatre
March 23: Department of Acceptable Media Premiere; Best Week Ever
March 23: Christina Aguilera @ Madison Square Garden
March 25: Fame Game; Dice: Undisputed
March 25: Elton John's 60th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden
March 26: I Love New York; Aussie Next Top Model
March 27: The Agency
March 28: Celeb Eye Candy
March 30: Best Week Ever; DAM TV
March 30: Heaven And Hell @ Radio City Music Hall
March 31: Nickelodeon's 20th annual Kids' Choice Awards in L.A.

Cencom Events

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams Wednesday, March 7
6:30 pm
A tour of NBC News studios includes an intimate conversation with five-time Emmy Award winner Brian Williams who, two years ago, succeeded Tom Brokaw as anchor of the highest-rated newscast in America. For his tireless coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, Williams received television’s most prestigious honors: the Edward R. Murrow Award and the George Peabody Award. A NASCAR enthusiast, Williams stays in touch with his audience and attracts younger viewers to the broadcast with his daily blog. Sign up now!STUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

MTV Networks Gets CreativeThursday, March 8
11:00 am
Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at MTV’s empire on Broadway where you will meet the virtuoso team of designers, writers and producers who run the network’s Creative Services team. Learn how they come up with fresh ideas and innovative concepts to promote and market MTV’s popular brands, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1, LOGO and Spike TV.Matt Herron, Executive ProducerPatti Rogoff, Studio ManagerAlan Perler, VP, Multimedia/ProductionKen Saji, Senior Copy DirectorCheryl Family, SVP/Editorial DirectorScott Wadler, SVP, DesignSTUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

What’s Up at Time OutTuesday, March 13
2:30 pm
Who serves the best dal baht in Queens ? Where can I find a vegetarian Rolfer for my cat? Which cinema is screening a retrospective of Volker Schlondorf films? To stay on top of what’s going down in all five boroughs TONY is the guide to live by. Sign up for a visit to the hard-working team who pulls together 2001 great ideas for every issue.Erin Clements, Assistant Editor/Around Town writerJ. Colette Prosper, Publicity Coordinator Chad Frade, Editorial Assistant, Time Out KidsNicole Purmal, Online Advertising/Marketing Manager STUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

Perfect Pitch: Cable at the TableThursday, March 15
6:30 to 8:00 pm
In the ever-expanding world of cable television, channels are looking for content and cable nets are more open to hearing about the ‘next big thing.’ Some of the top programmers in the business reveal how the pitch process really works and offer tips on how to package your ideas to get them in front of the decision-makers. Tony DiSanto, EVP, Series Development & Animation; Head of MTV2 ProgrammingAmy Introcaso-Davis, SVP, Production & Development, Bravo Andrew Goldman, VP, Program Planning & Scheduling, HBO/Cinemax Charles Nordlander, VP, Programming Development, Food NetworkJ. Max Robins, Editor-in-Chief, Broadcasting & Cable (moderator)HBO1100 Avenue of the Americas15th Floor Theater(at 42nd Street)

Sports Media: Get In the GameWednesday, March 21
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Love sports? Can’t jump? Try media. Excellent writing skills and a passion for ‘the game’ are just the minimal requirements – practical experience, good clips, perseverance and a desire to work harder than anyone else will also serve you well. Our line-up of media all-stars knows the score and will walk you through the necessary steps to break into this competitive arena.Budd Mishkin, Reporter, NY1 Jenna Wolfe, Sports Anchor/Reporter, WABC- TVJon Wertheim, Staff Writer, Sports Illustrated Johnette Howard, Sports Columnist, NewsdayJosh Freedenberg, Associate Director, NBC Sports Lolita Lopez, Weekend Sports Anchor, CW11 News New York UniversityKimmel Center Silver Board Room, #91460 Washington Square SouthPresented with New York University’s Steinhardt Department of Culture and Communication

Behind the Image: Graphic Design Wednesday, March 28
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Graphic design surrounds us, conveying messages and promoting products. But there’s more to this than meets the eye. Quality design can be complex and multilayered; the end result of subtle influences and endless research. Masters of design Steven Heller and Mirko Ilic reveal the hidden meanings behind the creativity, and help you design a career in the field.Steven Heller, Senior Art Director, New York Times; co-chair, MFA Designer as Author program, School of Visual ArtsMirko Ilic, designer/illustrator; former Art Director, Time (international)Christopher Mount, Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs, Parsons The New School for Design (moderator)Presented with Parsons The New School for DesignThe New School Lang Student Center, 2nd Floor55 West 13th Street (between 5th and 6th Aves

Digitas: New Face of AdvertisingThursday, March 29
10:00 am
In the digital era, the rules of marketing are changing dramatically and new strategies are including interactive content along with the usual print ads, DRTV, and direct mail. Digitas creates campaigns for giants like FedEx and AT&T. You’ll learn what it takes to build a career in this multi-faceted brave new world.George Scribner, SVP, Account PlanningMarcus White, Art DirectorBengt Asplund, CopywriterFrank Rodriguez, Marketing ManagerOonie Chase, VP/Associate Creative DirectorMarc Garbarini, VP, Creative DirectorSTUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

Kid Culture: Hot New GenreThursday, March 29
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Books on youth culture are the new bestsellers as adults attempt to understand the conflicts and influences confronting today’s kids. But social critics claim that ‘youth profiling’ and juvenile navel-gazing exploits youngsters and is sending the wrong messages. Authors debate the pros and cons.Abby Ellin, author, Teenage Waistland: A Former Fat Kid Weighs In on Living Large, Losing Weight and How Parents Can (and Can't) HelpAlissa Quart, author, Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers; Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted ChildDave Marcus, author, What it Takes to Pull Me Through: Why Teenagers Get Into Trouble and How Four of Them Got OutLauren Sandler, author, Righteous: Dispatches from the Evangelical Youth MovementMaia Szalavitz, author, Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled-Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts KidsCatherine Orenstein, culture critic; author, Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked (moderator)Housing Works Book Café126 Crosby Street(between Houston and Prince Streets)

Voicing Your OpinionWednesday, April 4
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Op-Ed pages are a powerful forum for public discourse, and a well-written piece can affect social change. But with limited page space, editors tend to favor the powers-that-be. Enter the Blogo-sphere and on-line citizen journalism, opening the field to a broader range of voices. Media opinion-makers explore the impact of this new phenomenon.Gail Collins, Op-Ed Columnist, New York TimesTunku Varadarajan, Editorial Features Editor, Wall Street JournalMatt Stoller, political activist/bloggerSheryl McCarthy, Columnist, Newsday; Board of Contributors, USA Today Andrzej Rapaczynski, Editor and Director, Project SyndicateCatherine Orenstein, contributor, New York Times, Washington Post (moderator)Presented with The Woodhull Institute and the NYU Steinhardt Department of Culture and CommunicationNew York UniversitySteinhardt Barney Building34 Stuyvesant Street(between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, at 10th Street)

Marketing in the Digital AgeThursday, April 5
6:30 to 8:00 pm
The Cyberspace revolution is changing mass marketing at an astonishing rate as the Web becomes the best route to reaching any given target group. If you’re in the marketing field, or plan to enter, it’s vital to understand the concepts on which Web-based marketing is built. Our experts demystify vernacular and explain what you need to get up to speed.Anthony Schneider, CEO, PeersuasionAnton Konikoff, CEO, Acronym MediaBill Dyszel, New Media/Tech Consultant; author, Microsoft Outlook for DummiesPaul Borgese, Manager of Emerging Markets, Associated Press Digital (moderator)Presented with the NYU Steinhardt Department of Culture and Communication New York UniversityKimmel Center Silver Board Room, #91460 Washington Square South

Branded Entertainment Wednesday, April 11
6:30 to 8:00 pm
No longer settling for the 30-second spot, brands strive to be more visible and more subtle at the same time with reality show and video game tie-ins, and brand-generated content appearing everywhere from YouTube and Xbox, to airplanes and movie theaters. Those in the avant garde of the branding revolution report on what’s working, what isn’t, and where the trend is headed.Kirk Iwanowski, EVP, Marketing, Branded Entertainment & Sponsorship, Sundance Channel Patti Kim, Vice President, William Morris AgencyChet Fenster, Managing Partner, Director of Content Creation, MEC EntertainmentBill Hilary, President, Magna Global EntertainmentStuart Elliot, Advertising Columnist, New York Times (moderator)HBO1100 Avenue of the Americas15th Floor Theater(at 42nd Street

CW11 Morning News Thursday, April 12
8:30 am
If you dream of working in network news, here’s your chance to meet a local news team, up close and personal. On this studio visit, you will watch a newscast from the control room and meet the anchors and producers to see how it all comes together. Learn what it takes to make it in this competitive field, behind and in front of the camera.Tiffany McElroy, AnchorCraig Treadway, AnchorSukanya Krishnan, AnchorJohn Muller, AnchorLauren Petterson, Executive ProducerSpencer Mindich, Talent Executive ProducerSTUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

Good Housekeeping: The Test of TimeMonday, April 16
2:00 pm
For almost a century, Good Housekeeping magazine has been awarding its Seal of Approval to everything from lipstick to vacuum cleaners. Each year thousands of products are subjected to rigorous testing to earn their coveted stamp. Join us for a visit to GH’s state-of-the-art, high tech ‘Research Institute’ in Hearst’s glassy new tower to find out how it all works. While there, learn how the magazine is getting a makeover of it’s own to entice a younger, hipper readership.STUDENT ON-LOCATION Register by email: info@cencom.org

The Importance of Being FunnyTuesday, April 17
6:30 to 8:00 pm
When Bill Clinton was desperate to divert an unfriendly Washington Press Corps, humor was a tactic and speechwriter/humorist Mark Katz was his secret weapon. Katz, founder of The Sound Bite Institute (a “one-man comedy think tank”), has helped hundreds of politicians and corporate types sound like comedy pros. Katz offers pointers to aspiring writers, publicists, performers, public speakers and anyone else who wants to charm an audience, beguile their friends and just get everybody to lighten up already.Mark Katz, humor writer; author, Clinton & Me: A Real Life Political ComedyHunter CollegeHunter North Building, 4th FloorLang Recital Hall(enter on 69th Street between Park & Lexington Aves.)

Walter Isaacson on Einstein: His Life and UniverseWednesday, April 11
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Leading journalist (longtime editor-in-chief at Time and head of CNN) and now director of the Aspen Institute, Isaacson will discuss his new book on the life of Albert Einstein, the first full biography of Einstein since his papers were made available. Along with Einstein’s extraordinary scientific achievements, Isaacson delves into his complex and painful familial relationships and remarkable celebrity status with the American public. Come hear this entertaining author, and get a signed copy of the book.Barnes and NobleUnion Square North (17th Street)NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, GO EARLY FOR A SEAT!

An Evening with Lifetime’s Betty CohenWednesday, April 18
6:30 to 8:00 pm
A wonderful opportunity to hear from Betty Cohen, President and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services (owned by The Hearst Corporation and the Walt Disney Company), where she oversees Lifetime Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Online as well as a broad range of brand extensions including Lifetime Radio for Women®, Lifetime Home Entertainment and Lifetime Press. Ms. Cohen, who created and launched the Cartoon Network during her 14-year stint at Turner, will discuss new approaches to successful brand building in the digital age. Join us to learn what’s next at one of the biggest and most popular cable nets.Presented with New York Women in Film & TelevisionHunter CollegeHunter North BuildingLang Recital Hall, 4th Floor(enter on 69th St. between Park and Lexington) Call (212) 679-0870 to register

Charlex: Digital DesignThursday, April 26
11:00 am
Visit one of NYC’s hippest digital ateliers where you will meet with designers, editors and masters of 3D, special effects and animation who create movie trailers and TV commercials for some of the biggest brands around.Richard Eng, Creative DirectorKeith McCabe, Computer Graphics SupervisorTony Tabtong, Lead AnimatorGong Myung Lee, Senior LighterSTUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

Miramax Films: Still on TopFriday, April 27
12:00 pm
With hits like The Queen and Venus garnering all kinds of awards, and the comedy Eagle vs. Shark making a big splash at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Miramax manages to stay front and center in the Indie world. Go inside the studio that put independent cinema on the map for a tour with producers, script-developers, publicists and marketing execs, and find out how they continue to bring quality projects to the big screen without stratospheric budgets.STUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

The Gersh Talent Agency Friday, May 4
11:00 am
Do you have what it takes to be a talent agent? If you’re fast on your feet, know the entertainment business and have a flair for negotiation. Learn first- hand from the pros at The Gersh Agency what it takes to succeed. Jennifer Konawal, Literary/Talent agentKyetay Buckner, Talent AgentSara Self, Literary AgentChris Highland, Talent AgentJason Gutman, Talent AgentSTUDENT ON-LOCATION To register: info@cencom.org

Monday, January 29, 2007

Feb. Entertainment

February 2007

TV Events
Feb. 2: Best Week Ever
Feb. 3: Super Bowl Bash ’07; Armed & Famous
Feb. 4: Super Bowl
Feb. 5: I Love New York; White Rapper
Feb. 7: Justin Timberlake @ Madison Square Garden
Feb. 8: Rod Stewart @ Madison Square Garden
Feb. 9: Best Week Ever
Feb. 9: 2007 MusiCares Person of the Year (Don Henley) gala dinner the Los Angeles Convention Center
Feb. 10: Beauty & the GeekFeb. 11: Grammy Awards in L.A.
Feb. 11: Fame Game; Hogan Knows Best; Sizemore
Feb. 12: I Love New York; White Rapper
Feb. 13-17: The Arcade Fire at Judson Memorial Church (NYC)
Feb. 13: All Access: Size Matters
Feb. 14: Brit Awards
Feb. 16: Celeb Eye Candy
Feb. 17: America’s Next Top Model
Feb. 18: Fame Game; Hogan Knows Best; Sizemore
Feb. 18: Daytona 500
Feb. 19: I Love New York; White Rapper
Feb. 20: The Agency Premiere
Feb. 22: Rock Doc: Bling: Blood, Diamonds & Hip Hop
Feb. 23: Best Week Ever
Feb. 25: Hogan Knows Best
Feb. 25: 79th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood airs live on ABC
Feb. 26: White Rapper
Feb. 27: The Agency
Feb. 28: John Mayer @ Madison Square Garden


Album Releases
Feb. 6: Rickie Lee Jones The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard (New West Records)
Patty Griffin Children Running Through (ATO)
The Used Berth (Reprise)

Feb. 13: Lucinda Williams West (Lost Highway)
Gerald Levert In My Songs (Atlantic)

Feb. 20: Luscious Jackson Greatest Hits (Capitol/EMI)

Feb. 27: Slim Thug Serve & Collect (Koch)


Film Releases
2/2/07
Because I Said So (Universal)
Fired! (Shout)
The Messengers (Columbia)

2/9/07
Hannibal Rising (Weinstein)
Norbit (DreamWorks)

2/16/07
Ghost Rider (Sony)
Bridge to Terabithia (Walt Disney)
Breach (Universal)

2/23/07
Black Snake Moan (Paramount) - Justin Timberlake
The Number 23 (New Line)
The Astronaut Farmer (Warner Bros)

Sunday, December 31, 2006

January: TV, Album & Film Releases

Television


Jan. 2: Fab Life: Heiresses

Jan. 3: Dreamgirls: The Making & Breaking of Girl Groups

Jan. 4: VH1 News: Young, Rich and Out of Control

Jan. 7: Fame Game Premiere; Hogan Knows Best; Shooting Sizemore Premiere

Jan. 8: I Love New York Premiere; The White Rapper Show Premiere

Jan. 9: All Access: Geezers; Fab Life: Secret Lives of the Megarich

Jan. 9: People's Choice Awards airs live on CBS from Shrine Auditorium

Jan. 13: Rock Doc: Awesome, I @*$&% Shot That

Jan. 14: Fame Game; Hogan Knows Best; Shooting Sizemore

Jan. 15: I Love New York; White Rapper

Jan. 15: The 64th Annual Golden Globe® Awards Live telecast on NBC Television at 8 p.m.

Jan. 16: All Access: Hottest Couples; Fab Life: Breakups

Jan. 18-28: Sundance Film Festival

Jan. 19: Best Week Ever

Jan. 21: Fame Game; Hogan Knows Best; Shooting Sizemore

Jan. 22: I Love New York; White Rapper

Jan. 23: All Access: Lindsay Lohan; Fab Life: Celebrity Sex

Jan. 23: Academy Award nominations announced

Jan. 24: Box Set: Gwen Stefani

Jan. 26: VH1 News: Little Beauties; Best Week Ever

Jan. 28: Fame Game; Hogan Knows Best; Sizemore

Jan. 29: CMT Pageant School; I Love New York; White Rapper

Jan. 29: Miss America Pageant airs live from Las Vegas on CMT

Jan. 29-31: Paul Weller @ Irving Plaza

Jan. 30: All Access: Celeb Showdown



New Releases



Please note that release dates are always subject to change



Jan. 9:
Crime Mob Hated on Mostly (BME/Reprise)

Ron Sexsmith Time Being (V2)

Arthur and the Invisibles Soundtrack (Atlantic)



Jan. 16:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Ten Days Out (Blues From the Backroads) (Warner Bros./Reprise)


Diana Ross I Love You (Manhattan/EMI)



Jan. 23:
The Shins Wincing the Night Away (Sub Pop)


Saliva Blood Stained Love Story (Island)


Paul Weller Hit Parade (Yep Roc)


John Mellencamp Freedom Road (UMe/Universal Republic)


Grateful Dead Live at the Cow Palace (Rhino)



Jan. 30:
Katharine McPhee Never Saw It Comin' (RCA)



Film Releases



Please note that release dates are always subject to change



12/29/06

Pan's Labyrinth (Warner Bros.)

Inland Empire (Studio Canal)

Fast Track (Weinstein)



1/5/07

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (DreamWorks)

Home of the Brave (MGM) – 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson)

Happily N'Ever After (Lions Gate)

Code Name: The Cleaner (New Line)



1/12/07

Arthur and the Invisibles (MGM) - Snoop Dogg, Madonna

Alpha Dog (Universal) - Justin Timberlake

Pathfinder (20th Century Fox)

Miss Potter (Weinstein)



1/19/07

The Hitcher (Rogue)

The Painted Veil (Warner Independent)



1/26/07

Breaking and Entering (MGM)

Epic Movie (20th Century Fox)

Smokin' Aces (Universal)

The Invisible (Hollywood)

Dead Silence (Universal)

Catch and Release (Columbia)

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Beyonce Seeks Dancers 2007 Tour

BEYONCÉ SEEKS DANCERS FOR 2007 WORLD TOUR

For Immediate Release
November 27th, 2006BEYONCÉ SEEKS DANCERS FOR 2007 WORLD TOUR
Five U.S. Cities Hosting Auditions In DecemberFor Superstar's 2007 On-Stage Spectacular Beyoncé is looking for the hottest and best dancers on the planet for her upcoming world tour.Five U.S. cities -- Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, New York, and Chicago -- will host open call auditions, at specific locations TBA, beginning in December:

December 6 & 7
Los Angeles
Alley Kat (1455 Gordon)

December 9
Atlanta
Dance 101

January 6
Houston
location TBA

January 11 & 12
New York
location TBA

January 27
Chicago
location TBA

Dancers may be male or female, of all nationalities, but must be at least 18 years old.
For more information on Beyonce's 2007 World Tour Dance Auditions, please visit:
www.beyonce.com
www.beyonceonline.com
www.beyonceknowles.net
www.musicworldringtones.com
www.columbiarecords.com

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Meet & Greet with Filmmakers

Grant Information Session for Filmmakers and Visual Artists!Kemi Ilesanmi, Associate Director of Grants & Services, Creative CapitalFoundationLower Manhattan Cultural Council15 Nassau @ Pine St2, 3 to Wall St; 4, 5 to Wall St; J, Z to Broad St; R, W to Rector St6:30 pm, Wednesday, December 6Bronx Museum of the ArtsNorth Building, 1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th StB, D to 167/Grand Concourse; 4 to 161 /Yankee Stadium6:30pm, Tuesday, January 9* Please RSVP as capacity is limited: kemi@creative-capital.org ** These sessions are free and you need only attend one *Creative Capital Foundation is a national nonprofit organization thatsupports artists pursuing adventurous and imaginative work in the performingand visual arts, film/video, innovative literature, and emerging fields. In2007, Creative Capital will be considering proposals in the visual arts andfilm/video.Far from a traditional funder, Creative Capital is committed to working inlong-term partnership with the bold and ground-breaking artists that we fundby making a multi-year financial commitment as well as providing advisoryservices and professional development assistance. We have a specialinterest in projects that transcend discipline boundaries and revealsomething new about the moment in which we live. For more information,please visit www.creative-capital.org.
www.creative-capital.org

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Dec. Film Releases

12/1/06
The Nativity Story (New Line Cinema)
Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (MGM)
Turistas (Fox Atomic)
10 Items or Less (ThinkFilm)

12/8/06
Blood Diamond (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Off the Black (ThinkFilm)
Apocalypto (Buena Vista Pictures)
The Holiday (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Unaccompanied Minors (Warner Bros. Pictures)

12/15/06
Eragon (Fox 2000 Pictures)
The Pursuit of Happyness (Columbia Pictures)

12/20/06
Charlotte’s Web (Paramount)
Night at the Museum (Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation)

12/22/06
Rocky Balboa (Sony Pictures)
The Good Shepherd (Universal Pictures)
We Are Marshall (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Black Christmas (Dimension)
Alatriste (Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation)

12/29/06
Children of Men (Universal Pictures)

Dec. Album Releases

Dec. 5:
Ciara Ciara: The Evolution (La Face/Zomba)
Eminem The Re-Up (Shady/Interscope)
OC Mix 6: Covering Our Tracks (Warner Bros.)
Dreamgirls soundtrack (Music World/Sony Urban)
Barbra Streisand untitled double-disc live album (Columbia)
Gwen Stefani The Sweet Escape (Interscope)
Nick Cannon Stages (Motown)

Dec. 12:
Akon Konvicted (SRC/Universal)
Young Jeezy The Inspiration (Def Jam)
Mary J. Blige Reflections: The Journey (Geffen)
Sonic Youth The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities (Geffen)
Fantasia Fantasia (J/19)

Dec. 19:
Modest Mouse We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (Epic)
Tyrese Alter Ego (J)
Mario Effortless (J)
Bow Wow The Price of Fame (Columbia/Sony Urban)
Trick Daddy Back By Thug Demand (Slip N Slide/Atlantic)

Dec. 26:
N.W.A. The Best of N.W.A: The Strength of Street Knowledge (Capitol/Priority)
Matisyahu No Place To Be (Epic)

Dec. Events

December 2006

Dec. 1: World AIDS Day
Dec. 1: Wendy Williams; Best Week Ever; Web Junk 20
Dec. 2: Big '06 Red Carpet
Dec. 3: BIG IN 2006
Dec. 4: Fab Life: Filthy Rich Celeb Moguls; Really Rich Real Estate
Dec. 4: The Good German (Clooney) LA; Dreamgirls Premiere
Dec. 4: Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand
Dec. 7: The Blood Diamond Premiere LA; Pursuit of Happyness Premiere LA
Dec. 7: Grammy Nominees announced
Dec. 8: Wendy Williams; Web Junk 20; Celebrity Eye Candy
Dec. 8: Dashboard Confessional and Brand New @ Madison Square Garden
Dec. 8: Anniversary of John Lennon’s Murder
Dec. 9: KROQ's annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert (My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, AFI, 30 Seconds to Mars, Incubus, (+44), Wolfmother, Papa Roach and Saosin) in Universal City, California
Dec. 10: Bonaduce; Celeb Paranormal
Dec. 10: Ciara @ Nokia Theatre Times Square
Dec. 11: Fab Life: Celebrity Splurges; Really Rich Real Estate
Dec. 11: Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo
Dec. 15: Best Year Ever; Web Junk 20
Dec. 16: Top 40 of 2006; Rock Doc: Courtney Love
Dec. 17: Bonaduce; Celeb Paranormal
Dec. 22: Best of WebJunk 2006
Dec. 23: Yung Joc, Omarion, Ne-Yo, Pretty Ricky and Mario @ Madison Square Garden

Cencom Seminars

BONNIE FULLER ON THE JOYS OF MUCH TOO MUCH Wednesday, November 29th6:30 to 8:00 pm Publishing powerhouse Bonnie Fuller skillfully led magazines such as Glamour , Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly and Star to record-breaking circulation while married and raising a four children. Now, as the editorial director of 30 magazines, Fuller shares with us the secrets to her extraordinary success and her love of grand excess as she refutes the cliché, “You can’t have it all,” showing us how we absolutely can! Aspiring media pros and others won’t want to miss this crash course on going for a “fuller” life. Bonnie Fuller , Editor and Chief, Star Magazine and Editorial Director of American Media, for titles including: Shape , Men’s Fitness , Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy . Author of The Joys of Much Too Much . Moderator: Rachel Sklar , Blogger/Columnist, The Huffington Post Location : New York University Kimmel Center , Silver Board Room #914 60 Washington Square South _____________________________________________

FUNNY BUSINESS: COMEDY CENTRAL Tuesday, December 5th6:30 to 8:00 pm With hits like South Park , The Daily Show and The Colbert Report , the Comedy Central network is riding high as it serves up the hippest, smartest and funniest material on the tube. Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have become our most effective media critics, attracting celebs and distinguished guests from both sides of the aisle and providing a place for spirited public debate. These two say more by raising an eyebrow than most pundits do in six paragraphs. Learn how it all comes together. Michele Ganeless , General Manager and Executive Vice President, Comedy Central Moderator: Prof. Al Lieberman , Executive Director, Entertainment Media and Technology Program, NYU’s Stern School of Business Sponsored by the Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Location : New York University Kimmel Center, Shorin Performance Center , #802 60 Washington Square South