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New Zealand Brings World’s Largest Pop-Up Book to Hollywood

December 4, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

BEVERLY HILLS -- As movie fans await the imminent release of the second film of The Hobbit Trilogy – and another epic dose of Middle-earth landscapes – New Zealand has taken a cue from Hollywood by unveiling a giant pop-up book of New Zealand in Los Angeles. The country that provided the epic scenery that backdrops The Hobbit Trilogy movies has installed the world's largest pop-up book - occupying an area roughly the size of two tennis courts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Film, Hollywood, Journey, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Paradise

Catalina Island: Crown Jewel of the Channel Islands

November 24, 2013 by Meghan SextonLeave a Comment

What:  Santa Catalina Island, California When: Growing into a year round destination, but glorious in Spring/Summer Where: 22 miles (35 km) SouthWest of Los Angeles How: Private Boat, Helicopter, Jet Ski, or my favorite ferry… Catalina Express   Ever visited the Channel Islands set conveniently off of Southern California?  Then you may already be in-the-know.  With a blended ambience of old hollywood meets quaint small town, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Architecture, Art, California, Casino, Culture, Golf, Helicopter, History, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Museum, Santa Catalina, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Wildlife, Zip line

Serve me up a bowl of Whistler

November 17, 2013 by Martin NolanLeave a Comment

Editor's note: It has been a number of years since we've been back to Whistler. Nice photos - really tempting to return now! In any other walk of life a bowl is.....well, just something curved that you eat cereal from. Yeah, it is pretty useful, but it’s definitely not exciting or sexy. But if you’re skiing in Canada a bowl is something completely different. If you mention a bowl around a resort, suddenly people perk up, they listen to every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Canada, England, Hollywood, Paradise, Resort, Ski Trip, Walking tour

The American Film Institute Launches Landmark Chinese Cultural Exchange Program With New Scholarship Initiative

November 16, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 2013 – The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced its AFI/IDG China Story Fellowship, a new scholarship program at the world-renowned AFI Conservatory aimed at developing feature-length screenplays that foster greater understanding of Chinese history, culture and literature. Made possible through the generosity of Hugo Shong, Chairman, IDG Greater China, the fellowship provides nine AFI Fellows with travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, China, Culture, Festival, Film, History, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, National Geographic

Visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast

October 18, 2013 by Nabeel K.3 Comments

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a vacation destination that is perfect for anyone looking to travel alone, with a group of adults or a family vacation. There are literally hundreds of things to do that will ensure that everyone who stops by is satisfied to the fullest. Mississippi is full of luxurious hotels, beautiful scenery, historic landmarks, world class museums and professional golf courses. The Beaches: Mississippi is home to some of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Casino, Civil War, Cruising, Culture, Fishing, Golf, History, Hollywood, Mardi Gras, Markets, Mexico, Mississippi, Museum, Music, River Rafting, Sailing, Ski Trip

IMPROV-ing it in Hollywood

October 11, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Driving through Hollywood numerous times I've always wondered what it would be like to stand in one of these "sidewalk lines" late at night. Lines for nightclubs, lines for dark signless establishments with tough looking large people in front, lines for comedy shows, lines for Improv and lines for bars. I was standing in one of such lines this evening - in front of the Upright Citizens Brigade waiting to see the Swarm, 4 gentleman who perform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Hollywood

Taste of Sonoma, MacMurray Ranch

September 10, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is Sonoma County's premier annual food and wine event. This three day event now in its sixth year highlights Sonoma County's local wineries and culinary prowess. Not only is it a unique opportunity to enjoy food and wine in one location but educational events are also offered including blind tastings, culinary demonstrations and culinary cookoffs. One of the highlights of this three day event is the Taste of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Food and Wine, Harvest, Hollywood, Jordan, Photography, Restaurants, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

September 3, 2013 by Virginia TseLeave a Comment

Do you like a good scare? The flesh-eating zombies of “The Walking Dead” unearthed to scare the press who attended the annual preview of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can’t miss out on this year’s Halloween Horror Nights starting September 20th and continues on the 21st, and selected nights through November 2nd, 2013. Halloween Horror Nights is the undisputed leader of horror mazes. The extreme horror make-up, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Hollywood, Universal Studios, Walking tour

Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’

August 15, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Transports Guests into the Sinister World of ‘Insidious,’ Exploring the Darkest Corners of the Paranormal Experience and Bringing the Chilling Blockbuster Movie Franchise to Life in an All-New Maze Tickets are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights,” Southern California’s premier Halloween event, taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood on 21 select nights from September 20 through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Film, History, Hollywood, Journey, Music, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios, Walking tour

Yung Chang: Writer & Director

July 16, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

I have enjoyed fruit for as long as I can remember. My early childhood memories involve visiting Asian markets with my father - scouring the shelves for mostly canned fruit in the absence of the real thing. Over time this changed - demand increased within these communities and USA agricultural laws changed to allow the import of a wider variety of fruits. In the last 4-5 years where I live - depending on the time of year, you can now find fairly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Brazil, California, Canada, Caves, China, Culture, Dessert, Festival, Film, Florida, Hawaii, Hollywood, Ice Cream, Interview, Israel, Los Angeles, Markets

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