When the economy is a little sleepier, the cocooning nature of the couch potato in front of home TV surges. This has been the case in the last year and a bit. During this time, Netflix has done pretty well, capitalizing on this trend, of supplying escapist entertainment. The company that pays nearly $600 million [...]
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NETFLIX ADDS EPIX FILMS ON DEMAND TO ITS ASSETS
Posted: August 11, 2010 in Movie NewsTags: Movie News, Sales & Distribution
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HOLLYWOOD ANZAC DAY: CLIFF CURTIS IS A TRUE BRO
Posted: August 11, 2010 in Producers, World News, World PeaceTags: Hollywood Maori Kings, Producers, World News, World Peace
Hollywood Actor Cliff Curtis has Courage To Love Peace Hollywood actor and film producer, Cliff Curtis holds his early edition copy ofCourage To Love, the new Romeo & Juliet novel by author Robert Ellis. The modern story of forbidden love that is set in Israel and the Gaza strip, is getting good early buzz in Hollywood. Curtis describes the book [...]
Melrose Gate. [LA Times] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.10.10~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – TUE 8.10.10
Posted: August 11, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Maori, World News, World PeaceTags: Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Jersey Shore, Maori, Mike The Situation Sorrentino, World News, World Peace
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has gone into the over-garnished tank top biz. A bit of beach pop culture for the lads to throw on this summer at BBQ’s couldn’t hurt in a recovering economy. These would be a mega hit in Australia. Good for him! So much of merchandising these days is about marketing. Mike’s putting [...]
Make a splash. Just dance. Always. :) ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.10.10~
BRITNEY SPEARS FASHION GLEE
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Britney Spears, DanceTags: Britney Spears, Dance, Marketing & Branding
Two things. Britney Spears fashion line for Candies, selling at Kohls is a tweens-and-up collection of separates and dresses ranging from $14 to $78. Since June her line has been selling like hot cakes. And, Britney has also confirmed she’s going to appear in Glee to move that line some more. She’s a smart girl who knows [...]
THE ROMANTICS MOVIE POSTER
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Movie News, RomanceTags: Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Katie Homes, Kool Kiwis, Movie News, Oscar Winner, Romance
Katie Holmes is so smart teaming up with Anna Paquin while Fergie‘s leading man, Dosh Duhamel of Transformers provides the romantic tension of upcoming film, The Romantics. Very cool career moves on the chess board towards Oscar’s illusive golden road in Hollywood. Who doesn’t love Anna Paquin? TV star. She’s never lost her Kiwi charm, never takes herself seriously and has a great [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – MON 8.9.10
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Africa, Emma Roberts, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Lil Kim, Magazine Covers, Women, Young Hollywood, Zoe KravitzTags: Africa, Emma Roberts, Entertainment News, Greta Gerwig, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Kat Dennings, Lil Kim, Magazine Covers, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Women, Yaya DaCosta, Young Hollywood, Zoe Kravitz
Emma Roberts sports a red rose for W Magazine’s latest issue, appearing with the hotness of Yaya DaCosta, Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Gerwig, Kat Dennings, Jessica Chastain, the super talented Zoë Kravitz and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. And Lil’ Kim performs in Tanzania. Celebrities. Hollywood spin. Entertainment news you like. As you voted, here’s our top ten news items [...]
INCEST AT THE HOLLYWOOD MANSION? WTF!
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Young HollywoodTags: Karissa Shannon, Kristina Shannon, PR PR PR, Trainwreck Moments, Young Hollywood
Karissa and Kristina Shannon need a good sit down, and be given a wee chat over a nice cup of tea, about the virtues of living lives beyond incestuous narcissism as they snogged each other at Hollywood’s famous Playboy Mansion. Whose scripting this stuff? Blimey! [Image courtesy of Pacific Coast News Online] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, [...]
GERMAINE CITIES VERBAGE: MAYWOOD ON BELL SAGA
Posted: August 10, 2010 in California, PoliticsTags: California, Politics
According to the online free dictionary, the word “germane” (not Jackson) means: “Being both pertinent and fitting. From the Middle English word ‘germain’ meaning having the same parents, closely connected.” This word is being bandied about to masque the fear that hovers over the city of Maywood who have handed the City’s reigns over to Bell. [...]
ANTONIO BANDERAS TURNS 50
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Antonio Banderas, BirthdaysTags: Antonio Banderas, Birthdays
Antonio Banderas remains the man, that Madonna could never have, yet he made his mark in Hollywood anyway in his own right. Gotta respect this guy! For reals. What a Hollywood trailblazer. [Black hat art today, for Hollywood whanau member Karl Urban, via The Olive Press & Asphalt & Rubber websites] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.10.10~
PEPE JEANS WITH ALEXA CHUNG AND J.K
Posted: August 10, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Alexa Chung, Jon Kortajarena, Marketing & Branding
Alexa Chung and Jon Kortajarena (A Single Man) are the faces of Pepe Jeans. Anyone with a name like Chung, is most probably going to be hot in this Hollywood book. Lambs wool afro worn on your sleeves with hoodie jacket accessories. Not bad for a denim branding campaign. [Image courtesy of my girl, Melissa [...]
IN WORLD-LIGHT FASHION, PEOPLE JUST LIKE US
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Art, artist, California, China, Family Vs Fame, Fashion, Fashion Designers, Miss Tessa, New ZealandTags: Andrew Winters, Arizona, Art, Art Bell, Art Galleries, artist, California, China, Family Vs Fame, Fashion, Fashion Designers, Miss Tessa, New Zealand
No matter what form we may take, on this Damascus road experience called this life–we must always remember that we are the light of the world–and a city that is set on a hill, cannot be hidden. May elegant love always be our illuminating light, like bright spirit in the dark–Los Angeles is US, 2010′s. [...]
MEDIA SNAP SHOTS: 3 MAGAZINES ON A WEST HOLLYWOOD NEWS STAND -8.9.10
Posted: August 9, 2010 in America, Diversity, Leadership, Magazine Covers, West Hollywood, World News, World PeaceTags: America, Diversity, Justin Bieber, Leadership, Magazine Covers, West Hollywood, World News, World Peace
Should a mosque be erected at Ground Zero as a sign of forgiveness and tolerance of New York City towards its history’s enemies? Newsweek begs to ask? Are animals smarter than we give them credit for, posits Time Magazine. And, and this blog is read by children, here’s some painful slapstick concert comedy as teen [...]
ZAC EFRON ON HOLLYWOOD BIKE RIDING IN DETAILS
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Humor, Zac EfronTags: Humor, Zac Efron
“Zac is not only more beautiful than a bubble sitting on a rose petal, but he’s naive too.”–Michael K on Zac Efron, commenting in Details Magazine about Tom Cruise inviting Zac over to ride motorcycles at Cruise’s place. Hollywood is doing way too much today to make political points, and it’s lol funny. Something about triumph of The [...]
MIDDLE EASTERN BREAKFAST AT TRADER JOES
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Middle EastTags: Cuisine of The World, Hollywood Today, Middle East, Pop Culture Commentary
The cool thing about living in Hollywood is that movie culture permeates all aspects of life. Here’s a bit of Gone With The Wind meets The Godfather art, while getting coffee and breakfast this morning at California’s favorite friendly market, Trader Joes. They even stock New Zealand water from New Zealand. Their H2O selection pops. I [...]
MAKE A MOVE by THE BLACK SEEDS
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Kiwi Pop, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Rugby, WellingtonTags: Cuisine of The World, Kiwi Pop, Kool Kiwis, Krazy Kiwis, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, New Zealand All Black, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Sir Peter Jackson, The Black Seeds, Wellington, Wellywood
The Black Seeds are a chill band of lads from down under (New Zealand). You can spot them in Wellywood (Wellington) where Peter Jackson lives in the nation’s capitol, performing at The Matterhorn restaurant and bar on 106 Cuba Street, for kicks. Here’s the Seeds song: Make a Move for your entertainment and listening pleasure. And [...]
3 ON MARIE-CLAIRE WITH MARY-KATE OLSEN
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Fashion, Magazine CoversTags: Fashion, Magazine Covers, Marketing & Branding
Toru with Mary-Kate for MC fashion covers. Army. Evening. Gaga. Way to brand. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.9.2010~
THE KAIKOURA VIEW
Posted: August 9, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Horiwood A Novel Tale, Wonders Of The World
Yet another wonder of the world, is the unique view from Kaikoura. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.9.2010~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – SUN 8.9.2010
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Avril Lavigne, California, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Leadership, Young HollywoodTags: Andrew Winters, Avril Lavigne, California, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Horiwood Top 10, Leadership, Young Hollywood
Always give. Smile when you do. Strengthen others with courage. As you all do every day, here’s our news from Hollywood as you chose it and shared your choices. Enjoy. 1. 10 Hot posts for Miami 2. Andrew Winters is a gun P.R pro in Young Hollywood. :) 3. Kimora Lee Simmons & Tyra Banks [...]
TRUE BLOOD 30 SECOND EPISODE PROMO
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Alexander Skarsgard, True BloodTags: Alexander Skarsgard, True Blood
Question: If everything is broken, than why are True Blood cable TV’s favorite kids of grown up televisions prime time viewing and netflix dvd watching in long weekends? This cast is so working it, and doing well. Another good promo from Alan Ball‘s stellar cast. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.9.2010~
FLINTSTONES HUMOR: SANDY AND BETTY DO WAY TOO MUCH AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
Posted: August 9, 2010 in Betty White, Sandra BullockTags: Betty White, Sandra Bullock
Here’s blind-sided divorcee, Oscar Queen Sandra Bullock booty bumping with everyone’s favorite TV granny, Betty White, 88, for the teen choice awards tonight. A winning combo. When Bedrock met Hollywood, without the leopard print brain drain, but koru blue print instead. Cute. ;) [Source: Image by Kevin Winters of Getty Images via Twitter] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, [...]
THE OTHER GUYS MOVIE POSTER
Posted: August 8, 2010 in Mark Wahlberg, Will FerrellTags: Mark Wahlberg, Marketing & Branding, Will Ferrell
You know, it’s actually good to see Will Ferrell get a box office #1 again. Here’s the poster. Action-comedies are up. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.8.10~
The New York Times today, takes a closer look at mosques and a rising backlash of concern, with new mosque projects facing opposition in many U.S cities. Go here to read. If you’ve ever wondered what Muslim people believe, why not meet someone who attends a mosque. It’s always a good idea to get to [...]
THE OTHER GUYS IS #1 AT THE BOX OFFICE
Posted: August 8, 2010 in Box Office Stars, Movie News, Movie TrailersTags: Box Office Stars, Movie News, Movie Trailers
The Other Guys clocks in at #1 on its debut this weekend. The film is expected to earn $35 million. Inception holds strong at #2. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.8.10
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – SAT 8.8.10
Posted: August 8, 2010 in California, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, LeadershipTags: Andrew Winters, California, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Leadership
Andrew Winters is a visionary entertainment producer in the making and a Public Relations man with a gift to accelerate strategic business advancement. Smart with spirit. Entertainment and celebrity buzz topics of interest. Here’s our top ten for Saturday: 1. Kimora Lee Simmons buddies up with Tyra Banks 2. Rihanna‘s bold fashion statement to Lady Gaga 3. Liza [...]
BRADLEY JAMES VISITS QUEENSTOWN WITH HIS FAMILY
Posted: August 8, 2010 in Family Vs Fame, Love, Maori, New Zealand, Parenting, Think Green, Wisdom, Wisdoms Buffet, World PeaceTags: Bradley James, Crystal Rachel, Family Vs Fame, Hori = Maori, Love, Maori, New Zealand, Parenting, Rachel Riria, The Remarkables, Think Green, Wisdom, Wisdoms Buffet, World Peace
Here’s Bradley James, our family’s little Maori Barack Obama look-a-like, aka Mr Cool, enjoying the good skiing and the ski resort township of Queenstown New Zealand, with his two beloved Rachels. Protector, defender, discerning strategist and a son, brother, nephew par excellence. A resilient strong, proven warrior, with broadwood visionary perceptive incite. “On your mettle, stay [...]
