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Bravo Announces Casting for Season 6 of the smash hit series “The Millionaire Matchmaker”

2012-01-30T20:01:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles, CA -- Bravo’s tradition of exceptionalprogramming continues as it chronicles the fascinating and intricate process of“The Millionaire Matchmaker”. Millions ofviewers tune in to watch Patti Stanger play cupid for her elite clientele onthe popular series.

The Casting Firm (The Casting Firm, LLC) is in search of eligible, singlemen and women who are legitimate millionaires and ready to meet potentialmates. Selected millionaires will be given the opportunity tobe a part of the show and work directly with Patti Stanger and her team ofexperts.

The world renowned Millionaire’s Club is where the elite go to find loveand Patti Stanger (CEO, Millionaire’s Club International) hascaptured a worldwide following in her quest to find the perfect match fora diverse roster of wealthy singles. Ifcast for an episode of the series, membership to The Millionaire’s Club will bebestowed upon the participant for a limited engagement while participating onthe show.

Male, female, gay, and straight millionaires are all encouragedto apply for a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of Bravo’s hitshow “The Millionaire Matchmaker” with the one and only PattiStanger. They must be open to finding a serious relationship, and eitherlive in or be willing to travel to the Los Angeles area during participation onthe show.

We are currently accepting applications.Please email your contact number, photos and a brief description of yourselfand your ideal mate to:

MILLIONAIREMATCHMAKER@THECASTINGFIRM.COM

If you’d like more info pleasecall the casting offices at 818.748.8533.

All applicants must meeteligibility requirements, which include having a net worth of at least $ 1million USD, must be single, must be at least 21 years old, and must be a legalresident of the U.S., among other requirements as determined by Producers andBRAVO. Please see the Application at www.theCastingFirm.com/MillionaireMatchmaker for more details.

About theCasting Firm:

The Casting Firm isone of the nation’s most prominent unscripted casting companies and was foundedby veteran casting directors Ethan Petersen & Goloka Bolte. Between themthey have cast a multitude of hit series and provided celebrity talent,contestants, experts and reality participants for hit shows such as The RealHousewives of Orange County, The Rachel Zoe Project, MasterChef, Lets Makea Deal, American Idol: Idol

PPMG In The News: YoDona Cover Story: Princess Theodora of Greece

2012-01-23T23:02:00.000-08:00

Spain's YoDona welcomed PPMG's Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark on it's cover.

“Foreverland” US Premiere at 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival

2012-01-11T11:27:00.000-08:00

“Foreverland” US Premiere at 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Vancouver based Screen SirenPictures, the Award-winning producer of film and television, and Bron Studios, theBC based film production and financing group, are proud to announce the USPremiere of the film FOREVERLAND at the 2012 Palm Springs International FilmFestival.
Shot on location in BritishColumbia, California, and Mexico, the film was produced by Screen Siren’s TrishDolman and Christine Haebler alongside Bron Studio’s Aaron L. Gilbert.

FOREVERLAND is set to change lives at the 2012 Palm Springs International FilmFestival, January 12^th at 7:30pm and January 14^th at 11amat the Regal Palm Springs 9.

FOREVERLAND tells the story of 21year-old Will Rankin (Max Thieriot), a young manstricken with Cystic Fibrosis, a terminal illness, who is tasked withdelivering his friend’s ashes to a legendary healing shrine in Mexico. Joined by the sister of his fallen friend, Will embarks on an epic journey downthe Pacific Coast Highway to the desert heart of Baja, encountering a memorablecast of characters along the way. In the spirit of Into the Wild and Little MissSunshine, it’s about dreams and the courage to pursue them. It’s allabout hope, laughter, and life’s small miracles.

Inspired by director Maxwell McGuire’s own CysticFibrosis diagnosis and a trip he took to a healing shrine in New Mexico, FOREVERLAND, screenwriter Shawn Riopelle'sscript is infused not only with the authenticity of first-hand knowledge, but with anintensely vivid emotional spectrum and McGuire’s own life spirit. "Inmaking Foreverland, I wanted to tell a story about the power of hope and whatit's like to wake up from feeling trapped in your diseased body," saysdirector Max McGuire.

“I have a nephew who has CF and so wasimmediately personally interested in the story,” producer Trish Dolman recounts.“I know what it does to a person to have a terminal illness … it puts a tickingclock on your life and gives you a different perspective on the world and yourtime here on earth.”

Producer Christine Haebler adds, “I was struck by the struggle ofthis young man, and his journey toward embracing life, the script strikes justthe right note… it’s not overly earnestand the situations Will and Hannah find themselves in lend themselves tolevity. Will may have a razor sharp wit, but Hannah isevery bit his match. There’s wonderful jaunty dialogue that goes back and forthbetween the two, but there’s also a poignancy.”

FOREVERLAND STARS:

Max Thieriot - Jumper, Chloe, House at the End of the Street,Disconnect, Yellow

Laurence Leboeuf – Trauma (TV), Durham County (TV), Being Erica (TV), TheSecret

Thomas Dekker - Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles (TV), TheSecret Circles (TV), A Nightmare On Elm Street

Juliette Lewis - Due Date, The Switch, Natural Born Killers, From Duskto Dawn

Sarah Wayne Callies - The Walking Dead, Prison Break

Matt Frewer - 50/50, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead), Eureka (TV), MaxHeadroom

Demián Bichir - A Better Life, Savages, Che, Weeds (TV)
Miriam Colon - Scarface, Goal!, How to Make it in America (TV)
Gary Farmer - Adaptation, The Score, Blackstone (TV)

About Screen Siren Pictures:

Establishedin 1997, Screen Siren Pictures is a highly creative and motivated productioncompany dedicated to excellence in production quality, fiscal management andbuilding lasting partnerships. As an active, independent film and televisionproduction company based in Vancouver, Canada we create innovative,award-winning feature films, TV movies and factual programs. With more thantwenty productions completed, Screen Siren has sold its titles to broadcastersand distributors around the world including: AETN, Al Jazeera, BBC, CBC,Channel 4, CTV, CanWest Global, TVO, Movie Central, Sundance Channel, TMN, E1Entertainment, Alliance Atlantis, Peace Arch Entertainment, and the NFB. Ourfilms have received awards in Canada and internationally. With a focus oninternational co-productions and partnerships bring energy, creativity andestablished industry and financial relationships to all projects.

For moreinformation on Screen Siren Pictures, please visit www.screensiren.ca

AboutBron Studios:

Bron Studios Inc. (Bron) is aBritish Columbia based producer of original motion pictures and seriestelevision. Bron is led by Aaron L. Gilbert, Executive Producer and Producer ofrecent films“The English Teacher”, “Decoding Annie Parker”, “Syrup", “Foreverland”,Janie Jones", "Daydream Nation", "I Melt With You” andothers. Bron is currently in productionon two 44-minute CG animated “Mighty Mighty Monsters” Holiday specials due forrelease in 2012. Bron's experienced creative, production, and technical teamswork in partnership with elite co-producers and directors on projects bound forthe global theatrical and/or television markets.

For moreinformation on Bron Studios, please visit www.bronstudios.com

For more on Foreverland, visit:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Foreverlandthemovie

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh-J7AtbLxI

IMDBpro: http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt1828972/

Media and Distribution Inquiries: please email requeststo media@ppmg.info or call +1-310-860-7774. Day of event, on site contact only:+1-310-920-2569 (Jessica) or +1-310-600-0575 (Michelle).

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PPMG Pics: Single Dress Trunk Show

2011-12-23T09:24:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles, days before Christmas, is when one truly sees how many people are not born and bred Californians, as the city practically turns into a ghost town; yet, despite that and chilly weather (in Southern Californian terms), dozens of guests joined Celebrity Fashion Designer, Galina Sobolev, for her Single Dress Holiday Collection Trunk Show, produced by the effervescent Jenny Lesser at the ultra-chic, Code-C fashion boutique in Sunset Plaza.
To read the full report, please click on the link: http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/single-for-the-holidays-3

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Jenny Leeser, Galina Sobolev and Faridah Tel attend Celebrity Designer, Galina Sobolev's Single Dress Holiday Trunk Show at Code-C.

PPMG Pics: On Set

2011-12-21T15:21:00.000-08:00

PPMG was on location at Barney's Beanery in Westwood with producer, Jessica Kill and Emmy Award Winning Director Lane Shefter Bishop.

Emmy Award Winning Director Lane Shefter Bishop and Producer, Jessica Kill on set.

Producer, Jessica Kill on set.

PPMG In The News: Entertainment Tonight Online: Buzzmakers Princess Theodora!

2011-12-17T15:30:00.000-08:00

Contact: media@ppmg.info

Some of this week's top stories in the entertainment world include Princess Theodora of Greece's role on The Bold and the Beautiful, Jane Fonda on her plastic surgery, Angelina Jolie's willingness to having more children, Chuck Lorre's belief that Ashton Kutcher saved Two and a Half Men and the new details that emerged from Miss USA's DUI arrest.

Her Royal Highness Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark will probably be known as Allison to some as that's her character's name on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. "I've been studying [acting] for a while," Theodora said.

http://www.etonline.com/news/117155_Buzzmakers_Princess_Theodora_s_Soap_Opera_Debut_Jane_Fonda_on_Plastic_Surgery_and_More/

PPMG Clients in the news: Entertainment Tonight Online: Buzzmakers Princess Theodora!

PPMG Pics: Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza

2011-12-17T15:09:00.000-08:00

December 17, 2011

PPMG joined Celebrity Chef Mark Kearney and Bill Miltenberger for their Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza, which started off with an endless stream of spectacular hors d'oeuvres, followed by a full holiday dinner topped by Kettel One Vodka ice chilled luge bar and a bottomless glass of champagne. Cozied up by the fire and piano, Richard Berman, kept everyone in the holiday spirit with his unparalleled knowledge of holiday favorites.

The event which benefited the AIDS Service Center of Pasadena, an organization committed to improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, showcased Special Guest Star Candis Cayne ("Dirty Sexy Money"), who did an unforgettable one night performance of "Keeping Up With The Klause-Dashians."

Alexandra Radlovic of the Kearney Group, managed to keep the perfect balance between red carpet madness and intimate holiday fete, as only a true Parisian could.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza host Celebrity Chef Mark Kearney.

Kearney Group Director of Publicity, Alexandra Radlovic, and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Marc Chamberlain at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Richard Berman kept the crowd in song at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Ray Jennings-Roberson, Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Joyce Chow at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Ray Jennings-Roberson and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

PPMG In The News: Entertainment Tonight: The Real-Life 'Bold and the Beautiful' Princess

2011-12-14T09:15:00.000-08:00

Contact: media@ppmg.info

Watch the video here: http://www.etonline.com/tv/116541_The_Real_Life_Bold_and_the_Beautiful_Princess/

PPMG Clients in the News: Entertainment Tonight: The Real-Life 'Bold and the Beautiful' Princess....

PPMG Breaking News: Holiday Engagement gives Hallmark highest rated Sunday in network history

2011-12-12T14:26:00.000-08:00

Media Advisor

Holiday Engagement gives Hallmark highest rated Sunday in network history

Los Angeles, CA -- Hallmark's original movie, Holiday Engagement starring Emmy® Award-winner and two-time Golden Globe winning actress Shelley Long (“Cheers”), Bonnie Somerville (“The Ugly Truth”), Jordan Bridges (“Rizzoli & Isles”), Haylie Duff (“7th Heaven”) and Sam McMurray (“Raising Arizona”), directed by Jim Fall ("The Lizzie McGuire Movie") and produced by Tosca Musk ("Country Remedy") of the Johnson Production Group ("We Have Your Husband", "Dear Santa") captured the #1 movie of the week among households and the target demo of W25-54 and was the #2 program of the day on ad-supported cable – giving Hallmark Channel the highest rated Sunday in network history.*

Holiday Engagement Producer, Tosca Musk

In “Holiday Engagement,” Hillary Burns (Somerville) is always struggling in life and love while constantly feeling the pressure to marry from her demanding mother, Meredith (Long). This holiday season, she thinks she finally has it right but when Hillary’s fiancé suddenly breaks up with her, she scrambles to find a fake fiancé. After posting an ad online, she hires David (Bridges), an out-of-work actor to pose as her fiancé in front of her mom, her dad (McMurray) and her snobbish sister Trish (Duff). Her fake engagement starts to unravel when she realizes she’s in over her head and begins falling for David.

*http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/30/hallmark-channel-closes-out-november-on-top-continuing-to-deliver-the-1-2-movies-of-the-week/112279/

For more on producer, Tosca Musk, please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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PPMG Pics: PPMG Attends "The Ripple Effect" to support The Water Project

2011-12-11T17:01:00.000-08:00

PPMG Attends "The Ripple Effect" to support The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org).

The Ripple Effect supporting The Water Project.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Joyce Chow attend The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

Chelsea Lauren and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz attend The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Marc Chamberlain and Chelsea Lauren attend The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

Ruben Diaz and Sommer Terry attend The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

Vincent de Paul and Joyce Chow attend The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

The Ripple Effect Gala benefiting The Water Project (TheWaterProject.org)

To learn more about TheWaterProject.org and to get involved go to: http://thewaterproject.org/how-to-give-clean-water.asp

From the site:

Nearly one billion people have no access to clean, safe water. The dirty water they do have makes them sick. It robs children of hope. But it doesn't have to be that way.

We know that access to clean, safe water changes lives.

We know that when a well is installed for a village, girls return to school. Women begin small businesses. Men are no longer too sick to work. Fields are watered and food supply becomes more reliable. Health returns and children grow up to be productive members of their community. The cycle of poverty is broken. Lives change.

Access to clean, safe water isn't an end, it's a means.

"When water comes...everything changes." That's what our driver told us as we drove from town to town on our first trip to Kenya. Today, we see that change - and want share it with you - every time a new well is installed. Join us.

PPMG Pics: The Ski Channel presents WINTER Premiere

2011-12-07T23:10:00.000-08:00

PPMG joined Rachel Madison Hill to orchestrate the world premiere of The Ski Channel's feature documentary, by Director Steve Bellamy and producer, Selma Al-Faqih, WINTER at the historical Fox Theatre (Regency Theatre) in Westwood, CA.

World renowned extreme athletes Sean Pettit and Rory Bushfield join director, Steve Bellamy on the red carpet at the world premiere of WINTER.

Amy Smart and husband Carter Oosterhouse, step on the red carpet of "WINTER".


	George Lazenby (aka James Bond) and PPMG's Kristina Maez at the world premiere of WINTER.

World mountain unicyclist, Kris Holm and wife, Sharron attend the world premiere of WINTER.

Jessica Kill attends the world premiere of WINTER.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Jessica Kill attend the world premiere of WINTER.

Rachel Hill and Jessica Kill attend the red carpet premiere of WINTER.

Rachel Hill, Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Jessica Kill.

L-r: Rachel Hill and the PPMG Team, Kristina Maez, Nicole and Jessica Kill.

Red Carpet Premiere of “Winter”

2011-12-02T14:34:00.000-08:00

BY INVITATION ONLY

Red Carpet Premiere of “Winter”
Part of the 2nd Annual Ski Channel Film Tour

Shot in a 100 locations around the world, WINTER tells the stories of some of the world’s most inspiring and accomplished athletes. The film stars Ted Ligety World Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist, Sarah Burke – 4 time X-Game Gold Medalist, Rory Bushfield – Freeski Icon, Simon Dumont – World Record Holder, X-Games Icon, Sean Pettit – Cold Rush /Line Catcher Champion, Melissa Arnot – High Altitude Climber, Jen Hudak – 2 Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Julian Carr – World Record Cliff Hucker, Senator Bob Dole – 10th Mountain Division Veteran, Phil Mahre – Olympic Gold Medalist, Steve Mahre – Olympic Silver Medalist, Andy Mahre – Free Ski Icon, Mike Wilson – Freeskier & Human Flyer, Karina Hollekim – Freeskier & Human Flier, Kris Holm – Mountain Unicyclist, Ted Davenport – 2 Time World Heli Champ & Flier and many more.

DATE:    Sunday, December 4, 2011

WHERE: Village Theater
                961 Broxton Avenue
                 Westwood, CA

TIME:    5:00 pm – media check-in
              5:30 pm – red carpet arrivals
      6:30 pm – screening

Celebrities confirmed to attend:
From the film: Sean Pettit (stars in film, one of the best skiers in the world), Bobby Brown (Winter X Games 2 time Gold Medalist Skiing), Melissa Arnot (first American woman to summit Mt. Everest three times), Mike Wilson (American professional freeskier), Ted Davenport (2 Time World Heli Champ & Flier), Matt Reardon (Big Mountain Skier/Musician), Kris Holm (mountain unicyclist).

Other celebrities attending: Amy Smart (“House of the Rising Sun”, “Crank), Camryn Manheim (NBC’s “Harry’s Law”), Wendy Malick (TV Land’s “Hot In Cleveland”), Scott Elrod (“The Switch”, “Home Run”), Chelsea Rendon (Independent Spirit Award Nominated Film “A Better Life”), Kali Hawk (“We the Peeples”/”Bridesmaids”), Gabriel Jarret (“Frost Nixon”/”Real Genius”), Melissa Rivers, Jill-Michele Melean (“Taco Shop”), Kimberlin Brown (“One Life to Live”, “Y&R”), Mike Bryan (#1 world ranked doubles player tennis), Vince Van Patten, Donna Mills, Jill Craybus (pro tennis player), Tommy Haas (pro tennis player), Michael Johns (“American Idol”), Bryce Soderberg (Band ‘Lifehouse’/ “Bad Decisions), Jaco Caraco (Miley Cirus’s “Bad Decisions”), Austin Beutner (First Deputy Mayor and Chief Executive for Economic and Business Policy for the City of Los Angeles)

BY INVITATION ONLY

Contact:

Media RSVP: Jessica Kill (310) 920-2569, Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz (310) 860-7774, SkiChannel@ppmg.info

Celebrity Submissions: Rachel Madison Hill, MadisonHillPR@gmail.com

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PPMG Pics: The Tastemakers (November)

2011-11-30T16:23:00.000-08:00

PPMG hosts The Tastemakers Series

Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) hosted their monthly event series, The Tastemakers, at Faruy'Art 1969 atelier in the heart of the Melrose Design District at 8646 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 30, 2011.

The Tastemakers is a private event series hosted by PPMG to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of trendsetters and chic arbiters from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political spaces.

About Popular Press Media Group (PPMG):
PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/ marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception.
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For more information on PPMG, and/or The Tastemakers, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by artist, Anthony Schmidt, guest, and artist / photographer Peter-Brooker.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Jae Joseph and Jessica Kill.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Danielle Marie Owens, Fernando Noriega and Rachel Madison Hill.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Giulio Marcocchi.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Helaine and Michael Levinson.

Jaqueline Habsburg, Count Ludovico Marenzi, Gregor Habsburg and Countess Kathryn Marenzi.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Meagan MacDonald and Jeff Pogue.


PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Vida Ghaffari, guest, Susan Johnson and Raoul Mongilardi.

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RivalMe College Trivia App Scores Big at Los Angeles & Atlanta Launch

2011-11-29T18:22:00.000-08:00

RivalMe, a free mobile app and website, that lets you play college trivia with friends and rivals, launched on Saturday November 26th on www.RivalMe.com.

Los Angeles, CA – November 28, 2011 – RivalMe, a free mobile app and website, that lets you play college trivia with friends and rivals, launched on Saturday November 26^th on www.RivalMe.com. Thousands of fans were introduced to RivalMe at their activation events, coinciding with Rivaly Week, in Atlanta and Los Angeles. With tailgate parties at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the USC vs. UCLA football game and Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football game, RivalMe hosted Rivalry Tailgates, with street teams at both sites to start the party and engage in friendly and raucous team rivalry. RivalMe founder, Dr. Steven Rotter, states “RivalMe is the place where the 99% of the students who did not get to represent their school as an athlete, can compete on the field of knowledge. As we all know, knowledge is power! The question of school rankings will finally be answered!”

Fans at both games were encouraged to step in and show their team spirit in RivalMe photo booths with instant YouTube sharing. “It was great to interact with the fans at the tailgate parties in Los Angeles and Atlanta” stated Sameer Gupta, Co-Founder, “more than 500 videos of "RivalMe Moments" were uploaded on Saturday for the RivalMe Now $1,000 viral video contest.” You can view many of them now at www.YouTube.com/RivalMeNow. Those across the country can join in too, by taking a 30 second clip of their best rivalry moment; from a kiss to an argument to a hand-made sign, and then upload it to www.YouTube.com (and share with win@rivalme.com) for a chance to win $1,000.00 this week, the deadline to enter your video is Friday, December 2^nd.

RivalMe is initially targeted to college students, alumni, and other college fans. It has been designed and developed for one singular purpose: To ask better questions. With an artificially intelligent game engine and industry-leading game developers, RivalMe is revolutionizing the world of cognitive gaming. “We see RivalMe becoming an addictive game that lets people show their friends and enemies just how smart they are” stated Co-Founder David Peck.

Available at RivalMe.com and accessible on iPhone, Android and Tablets, RivalMe is a fun trivia game with questions about colleges, rivalries, sports, history, TV, movies, music, science, art, and more. The game customizes trivia to your interests and personal profile. With its intelligent backbone, RivalMe learns what questions you like, and gets rid of things you hate. The more you play, the more you win. Answer 100 questions and get a free drink. Answer 2,500 questions and get a free flight.

RivalMe is poised to become the world’s leader in intellectual gaming. With innovative, fun approaches to traditional game formats like multiple-choice trivia, RivalMe lets its users win prizes, play with friends, compete with rival, power up school pride and learn while having fun.

For the latest news, photos and activities of RivalMe, please visit the following:

Official Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/RivalMe

Official YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/RivalMeNow

Official Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/RivalMe

Official Website: http://www.RivalMe.com

About RivalMe:

Founded by Dr. Steve Rotter, Sameer Gupta, David Peck and Andrew Bishop, RivalMe is a comprehensive, nationwide, gaming platform for college students and alumni, to earn the same kind of glory for their school that the NCAA athletes receive, while competing for cash prizes and scholarship funds. Built with an AI (artificial intelligence) backbone, RivalMe intuitively learns the players’ tastes and challenges them according to their likes and level of play. RivalMe LLC is based in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA. For more info visit http://www.RivalMe.com

About Popular press Media Group (PPMG):

PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception. http://www.PPMG.info/; @PPMGinfo

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Royalty Magazine (Netherlands) Exclusive Interview with Princess Theodora on the set of The Bold & The Beautiful

2011-11-29T18:19:00.000-08:00

Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) hosts The Tastemakers at Faruy'Art 1969

2011-11-28T21:59:00.000-08:00

PPMG hosts The Tastemakers at Faruy'Art 1969. A private event series to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of tastemakers from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political space.

Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) will host their monthly event series, The Tastemakers, at Faruy'Art 1969 atelier in the heart of the Melrose Design District at 8646 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 30, 2011.

The Tastemakers is a private event series to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of trendsetters and chic arbiters from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political spaces.

About David Faruya, Faruy'Art 1969
After 17 years of expertise in creating and finishing furniture for several high-end furniture companies, David Faruya decided to fulfill his own artistic destiny and use his talents to create his own works of designer furniture art. After successfully launching his own design line, Faruy’Art 1969, in the South of France, he is now fulfilling a lifelong dream by bringing his unique style and vision to the heart of the Melrose Design District in Los Angeles, with a new showroom at 8646 Melrose Ave. opening in November 2011.

David Faruya describes his work as “furniture jewelry made of dreams and heat.” This young designer is inspired by a fresh and bright palette to create a universe of laughter and dazzling flamboyance. With his over-the-top designs, he turns the stark lines and austere monochromes of modern design on its head, while at the same time drawing admiration for the quality craftsmanship and classic lines at the heart of all his pieces.

Metal, lacquer, and rhinestones give this world of furniture such an impact that no one experiencing it can be left indifferent. Each creation is an original and unique, and signed by the hand of the artist. All pieces sold in the U.S. will have been created in and imported from the Faruy’Art atelier in the South of France.

About Popular Press Media Group (PPMG):
PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/

marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception.
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For more information on PPMG, and/or The Tastemakers, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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Theodora van Griekenland in "The Bold and The Beautiful"

2011-11-28T17:15:00.001-08:00

Het zijn moeilijke tijden voor royals. Veel koningshuizen krijgen te maken met bezuinigingen. Maar dat ze van baan veranderen, horen we niet vaak, en al helemaal niet dat een prinses besluit om secretaresse te worden. Het gebeurt toch, ook al is het in een soap en is de prinses al langer bekend als actrice. Theodora, prinses van Griekenland en Denemarken, maakt in december haar debuut op de Amerikaanse buis als soapactrice in The Bold and the Beautiful. Ze zal daarin de rol vertolken van Alison, de secretaresse van Bill Spencer. Theodora speelt ook een rol in de serie The Big Valley, een nieuwe versie van een klassieke TV Western.

Prinses Theodora (28) is de jongste dochter van de voormalige koning en koningin van Griekenland, Constantine en Anne-Marie. Ze werd in Londen geboren en studeerde theater in de VS aan de Brown University. Tegenwoordig woont ze in Los Angeles. In 2008 werd ze door Forbes uitgeroepen tot een van de tien meest aantrekkelijke royals ter wereld.

Google Translate:
These are difficult times for the royals. Many royal families have to deal with cuts. But they change jobs, we do not hear often, and certainly not a princess decides to be a secretary. It happens anyway, even if it is a soap opera and the princess has been known as an actress. Theodora, Princess of Greece and Denmark, in December, makes her debut on the American soap opera actress tube as in The Bold and the Beautiful. She will perform the role of Alison in it, the secretary of Bill Spencer. Theodora also plays a role in the series The Big Valley, a new version of a classic TV Western.

Princess Theodora (28) is the youngest daughter of the former king and queen of Greece, Constantine and Anne-Marie. She was born in London and studied theater at Brown University, USA. Today she lives in Los Angeles. In 2008 she was named by Forbes as one of the ten most attractive royals in the world.

http://www.royalty-online.nl/entry/1010/prinses-wordt-secretaresse-1

PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients RivalMe & PPMG Team on site for the RivalMe launch!

2011-11-26T18:59:00.000-08:00

PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients RivalMe & PPMG Team on site for the RivalMe launch!

RivalMe co-founders, Sameer Gupta (l) and David Peck (r).

RivalMe co-founders Sameer Gupta (l) and David Peck (c) join PPMG's Jessica Kill (r) on site at the USC/UCLA college football rivalry game for the launch of RivalMe.com

PPMG in The News: PPMG's Tosca Musk in Examiner.com

2011-11-25T17:14:00.000-08:00

Holiday Engagement stars Shelley Long and Bonnie Somerville on Hallmark Channel

“Holiday Engagement” is a Johnson Production Group Presentation in association with ITV Global Entertainment. Timothy O. Johnson is the executive producer. Tosca Musk is producer. Jim Fall directed from a script he wrote with Barbara Kymlicka. Story by Charlotte Gamache and Barbara Kymlicka.

Link: http://www.examiner.com/cable-tv-in-national/holiday-engagement-stars-shelley-long-and-bonnie-somerville-on-hallmark-channel

RivalMe Launches App for College Trivia with Cash Prizes

2011-11-25T11:48:00.000-08:00

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November 25, 2011

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RivalMe Launches App for College Trivia with Cash Prizes

Los Angeles, CA -- RivalMe, a free mobile app and website, lets you play college trivia with friends and rivals, launches this Saturday November 26th on http://www.RivalMe.com just in time for Rivalry Week.

Available at RivalMe.com and accessible on iPhone, Android and Tablets, RivalMe is a fun trivia game with questions about colleges, rivalries, sports, history, TV, movies, music, science, art, and more. The game customizes trivia to your interests and personal profile. With its intelligent backbone, RivalMe learns what questions you like, and gets rid of things you hate. The more you play, the more you win. Answer 100 questions and get a free drink. Answer 2,500 questions and get a free flight.

Launching this Saturday with tailgate parties at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the USC vs. UCLA football game and Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football game, RivalMe hosting Rivalry Tailgates, with street teams at both sites to start the party and engage in friendly and raucous team rivalry. Fans at both games will be encouraged to step in and show their team spirit in RivalMe photo booths with instant YouTube sharing.

Those across the country can join in too, by taking a 30 second clip of their best rivalry moment; from a kiss to an argument to a hand-made sign, and then upload it to http://www.YouTube.com (and share with win(at)rivalme(dot)com) for a chance to win $1,000.00 this week.

RivalMe is poised to become the world’s leader in intellectual gaming. With innovative, fun approaches to traditional game formats like multiple-choice trivia, RivalMe lets its users win prizes, play with friends, compete with rivals, power up school pride, and learn while having fun.
For the latest news, photos and activities of RivalMe, please visit the following:  Official Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/RivalMe  Official YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/RivalMeNow  Official Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/RivalMe  Official Website: http://www.RivalMe.com

About RivalMe:
Founded by Dr. Steve Rotter, Sameer Gupta, David Peck and Andrew Bishop, RivalMe is a comprehensive, nationwide, gaming platform for college students and alumni, to earn the same kind of glory for their school that the NCAA athletes receive, while competing for cash prizes and scholarship funds. Built with an AI (artificial intelligence) backbone, RivalMe intuitively learns the players’ tastes and challenges them according to their likes and level of play. RivalMe LLC is based in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.

Want to join the festivities for Rival Week? Call your local RivalMe representative: LA (213) 935-0504, Atlanta (404) 913-4794.

To schedule an interview please email your requests to media(at)ppmg(dot)info or call +1-310-860-7774. Day of event, on site contact only: +1-310-920-2569 (Jessica) or +1-310-600-0575 (Michelle).

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PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients & Team attend Toby Rand's Juke Kartel Show at House of Blues

2011-11-23T02:30:00.000-08:00

PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients & Team attend Toby Rand's Juke Kartel Show at House of Blues.

PPMG's Jessica Kill, photographer Garry Sun, PPMG's Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz attend the Juke Kartel show.

Producer Raoul Mongliardi, Princess Theodora, Monica Mehra attend the Juke Kartel show.

Producer Jeff Pogue, Producer Raoul Mongliardi and PPMG's Jessica Kill attend the Juke Kartel show.


PPMG's Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Producer Jeff Pogue and Producer Raoul Mongliardi attend the Juke Kartel show.


Juke Kartel plays at the House of Blues on the famed Sunset Strip.

HRH Princess Theodora featured in Hoy Corazon

2011-11-20T12:28:00.001-08:00

PPMG Client and leading actress, HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark is featured in Hoy Corazon today.

HRH Princess Theodora of Greece & Denmark featured in November 20, 2011 Issue of Hoy Corazon (Spain).

Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao hosts Post Fight Party with 'Bad Decisions' at Mandalay Resorts’ House Of Blues. (Jeremy Piven, Todd Morse, Alex Mercier, Bryce Soderberg, Jaco Caraco)

2011-11-13T13:56:00.000-08:00

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Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao hosts Post Fight Party with 'Bad Decisions' at Mandalay Resorts’ House Of Blues
Bad Decisions - Todd Morse, Alex Mercier, Bryce Soderberg, Jaco Caraco, Jeremy Piven

WHAT: Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and the Official After Fight Party will be in full swing at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, House of Blues immediately following. The ‘PACMAN’ will host the evening along with The Manny Pacquiao Band, and special guests, Jeremy Piven and his band ‘Bad Decisions’.

WHO: Join us for a night to remember with a celebrity studded red carpet and musical celebration. Come together with Manny and his guests Jeremy Piven, Entourage; Todd Morse, Offspring; Jaco Caraco, Miley Cyrus; Bryce Soderberg, Lifehouse; Benji Heard and Alex Mercier; Dave Chappelle, Chappelle’s Show, Half Baked; Costas Mandylor, Saw IV, V, VI; Tamer Hassan, Clash of the Titans; JoJo, Pop Vocalist; and a host of special celebrity guests. PPMG, along with Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, the House of Blues, Manny Pacquiao, and Bad Decisions look forward to seeing you there.

FOR MORE: Bad Decisions Official Facebook Page

WHERE: The House of Blues
        3950 Las Vegas Blvd
        LV, NV 89119
        21+ Event
        Tickets $54 at HOB Box Office

WHEN: MEDIA CHECK-IN: 9:30pm
        CARPET/DOORS: 10:00pm
        SHOW: 11:00pm

Press requests and celebrity submissions: Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) Jessica Kill jessica@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774, onsite mobile only +1-310-920-2569.

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Producer Aureo Baqueiro wins 2011 Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album of the Year by Duo or Group with Vocals

2011-11-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

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Producer Aureo Baqueiro wins 2011 Latin Grammy for
Best Pop Album of the Year by Duo or Group with Vocals

Los Angeles, CA – Multiple Latin Grammy Winner, Aureo Baqueiro captured the award for Best Pop Album of the Year for Duo or Group with Vocals for his album: Alex, Jorge y Lena (Alex, Jorge y Lena) at the 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards which took place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Thursday, November 10th.

Among the nine previous nominations his work has had, Baqueiro has won the 2002 Best Album Pop Duo or Group for the production of Sin Bandera; 2004 Best Album Pop Duo or Group, again for Sin Bandera and 2006 Best Rock album Duo or Group for the production of Natalia y la Forquetina. He also took home Ritmo Son‘s Award for Song of the Year, “Estés en donde estés”, performed by Ha-Ash in 2004 and three OYE Awards for Album of the Year: Sin Bandera’s self title album in 2004, Alejandro Fernandez “A corazón abierto” ("with an Open Heart ") in 2005 and "México-Madrid, directo y sin escalas" ("Mexico-Madrid, Nonstop") also by Alejandro Fernandez in 2006. Last year he won the 2010 OYE award Best Female Pop album for producing Thalia’s Multi platinum selling “Primera fila”.

World renowned for his work with Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Ha-Ash, Alejandro Fernandez, Motel, Natalia Lafourcade and Aleks Syntek among many others, Baqueiro has gained further global recognition for his production, songwriting and composing work as musical director of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Currently he is working on the new solo album by Leonel Garcia, (ex-Sin Bandera).

“Latin music is stepping into the forefront of the global audience and I am excited to see where the next few years bring us. The artists I personally work with and albums I create are designed to evoke emotions, responses; and that transcends cultural and linguistic borders. As artists and producers, we are forging a cultural bridge – creating opportunities for a new blend of music which spotlights the greatest in Latin/Hispanic talent.

Aureo Baqueiro,
Winner 2011 Latin Grammy Awards
Album of the Year for Best Pop Duo or Group

For the latest news, photos and activities of Aureo Baqueiro, please visit the following:
Official Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/AureoBaqueiroOfficialPage
Official Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/AureoBaqueiro
Official Website: http://www.AureoBaqueiro.com

To schedule an interview, please email your requests to media@ppmg.info or call +1-310-860-7774.

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De múltiples premios Grammy premiado productor/compositor, Aureo Baqueiro,  Capturo como el Grammy por el mejor Álbum Pop Duo o Grupo con Vocales en la 12 ª Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY

2011-11-12T11:46:00.000-08:00

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De múltiples premios Grammy premiado productor/compositor, Aureo Baqueiro,  Capturo como el

Grammy por el mejor Álbum Pop Duo o Grupo con Vocales
en la 12 ª Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY

Los Angeles, CA – El artista multi-nominado Aureo Baqueiro capturo el Grammy por el mejor Álbum Pop Duo o Grupo con Vocales. Su álbum Alex, Jorge y Lena (Alex, Jorge y Lena) Fue el álbum ganador en la doceava entrega anual de los Latín Grammys que se presentaron en el Mandalay Bay en Las Vegas el jueves 10 de Noviembre.

Dentro de sus nueve nominaciones previas Baqueiro ha ganado el 2002 Mejor Album Pop Duo o Grupo para la producción de Sin Bandera, 2004 Mejor Album Pop Dúo o Grupo, una vez más de Sin Bandera y 2006 Mejor Dúo o Grupo álbum Rock para el producción de Natalia y La Forquetina. También se llevó a casa el premio Ritmo Son en la categoría Canción del Año, "Estés en Donde Estés", interpretado por Ha-Ash, en 2004 y tres Premios OYE por Álbum del Año: "Sin Bandera" en 2004 por Sin Bandera, en el 2005 por "A corazón abierto" de Alejandro Fernández, y en 2006 por "México-Madrid, Directo y sin escalas", también de Alejandro Fernández. En el 2010 Baqueiro se llevó a casa el premio de Mejor Album Pop Femenino con la producción de “Primera fila” de Thalía un álbum que alcanzo el reconocimiento de multi-platinum.

Conocido por su trabajo con Thalía, Paulina Rubio, Ha-Ash, Alejandro Fernández, Motel, Natalia Lafourcade y Aleks Syntek, entre muchos otros, Baqueiro ha ganado el mayor reconocimiento mundial por su producción, composición de canciones y director musical en la apertura y cierre ceremonias de los Juegos Panamericanos 2011 en Guadalajara. Actualmente, está trabajando en el nuevo álbum de solista para Leonel García, (ex-Sin Bandera).

"Es un honor estar nominado junto a un talento tan extraordinario en ambas categorías. Estamos en un momento dinámico cuando la influencia de los latinos / hispanos y la diversidad se está moviendo hacia el centro de atención mundial y el mundo está escuchando. Estamos creando un puente cultural, y estoy entusiasmado y comprometido a continuar este camino, compartiendo los dones de nuestros artistas vocales y musicales con más talento. De las películas y la televisión para eventos en vivo y las redes sociales, plataformas existen en todas partes, y así lo haremos! "

Aureo Baqueiro,
Winner 2011 Latin Grammy Awards
Album of the Year for Best Pop Duo or Group

Para las últimas noticias, fotos y actividades de Aureo Baqueiro, por favor visite las siguientes ligas:
Oficial Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/AureoBaqueiroOfficialPage

Oficial Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/AureoBaqueiro

Oficial Website: www.AureoBaqueiro.com

Para programar una entrevista por favor envíe su solicitud a media@ppmg.info o llame al +1-310-860-7774.

HRH Princess Theodora in Point de Vue & Hola!

2011-11-10T13:44:00.000-08:00

PPMG Client HRH Princess Theodora has been added as a regular, recurring cast member of "The Bold and The Beautiful" in the role of Alison, Bill Spencer's (Don Diamont) secretary.

HRH Princess Theodora joins the cast of "The Bold and The Beautiful" (Belleza y Poder) as the recurring character of Alison, secretary to Bill Spencer (Don Diamont). Interview by Franck Rogaine.

PPMG Pics - Grammy Winner Aureo Baqueiro Behind the Scenes on the 12 Annual Latin Grammy Green Carpet

2011-11-10T12:48:00.000-08:00

Behind the scenes with PPMG Client, Grammy Winner Aureo Baqueiro on the 12 Annual Latin Grammy Green Carpet.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro and his wife, Vanessa Nacif, at the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

PPMG Pics - Client Aureo Baqueiro at 2011 Latin Grammy Award Person of the Year Gala honoring Shakira

2011-11-09T17:29:00.000-08:00

PPMG Client, Aureo Baqueiro is nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards including:

Producer of the Year and Album of the Year for Best Pop Duo or Group

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award honoring Shakira, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro on the red carpet at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award honoring Shakira, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro and his wife, Vannessa Nacif, at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Awards BMI After Party in Las Vegas, NV.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro and his wife, Vannessa Nacif, at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award honoring Shakira in Las Vegas, NV.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro and 2011 Latin Grammy Award Presenter Sandra Echeverria, at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award honoring Shakira in Las Vegas, NV.

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro talks to press at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award BMI After Party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, NV

Double Latin Grammy Award Nominee, Aureo Baqueiro talks to press at the 2011 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award BMI After Party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, NV.

For more information, media opportunities and/or booking, Aureo Baqueiro, please contact: media@ppmg.info

HRH Princess Theodora of Greece & Denmark to attend 2011 Latin Grammy’s

2011-11-07T14:38:00.000-08:00

Media Advisory

November 7, 2011

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HRH Princess Theodora of Greece & Denmark to attend 2011 Latin Grammy’s

Los Angeles, CA (11/7/11) -- HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark (Teodora de Grecia y Dinamarca) will be attending the 2011 Latin Grammy’s in Las Vegas on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

The daughter of King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark, HRH Princess Theodora has been the highlight of worldwide entertainment news these past two weeks, following the announcement of her addition as a recurring character on globally broadcast American soap opera, The Bold and The Beautiful (Belleza y Poder), where she will play a recurring character of Alison, a personal secretary to publishing baddie Bill Spencer (Don Diamont).

Additionally, Princess Theodora just returned from Mexico’s Baja Studios, where she filmed a cameo role for multi-award winning filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde’s new feature film, “Little Boy” which stars Sean Astin, Emily Watson, Kevin James, David Henrie, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin and Ali Landry (produced by Leo Severino and Eduardo Verástegui – who also appears in the film).

Currently, Princess Theodora may be seen in the Neil LaBute play, “AutoBahn” at the Renegade Theatre in Los Angeles, which runs to November 20, 2011.

“I am truly honored to have been invited to attend the Latin Grammys – the Latin culture and people have a very special place in my heart – they are passionate, warm, colorful and caring, much like the people in Greece. Filming in Mexico was a wonderful experience and I hope to visit and maybe even film, in many other countries soon. I am practicing my Spanish to ensure I am ready!”

HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark

HRH Princess Theodora will be wearing a couture gown by Latin designer, Glaudi by Johana Hernandez.

For up to date news, photos and appearances, follow HRH Princess Theodora online:
Facebook@ http://www.facebook.com/HRHPrincessTheodora
Twitter: @HRHPrincessTheo, http://www.twitter.com/HRHPrincessTheo

Media Inquiries, please contact: PPMG | +1-310-860-7774 | media@ppmg.info

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Multi-GRAMMY Award winning Producer/Composer, Aureo Baqueiro, Nominated for Producer of the Year and Album of the Year at 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

2011-11-07T11:26:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles, CA – November 7, 2011 – AureoBaqueiro [au-reo] [ba-kei-ro] has been nominated for twoLatin GRAMMYs at the 12^th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards taking place atthe Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this Thursday November 10th.

Baqueiro has been nominated for Producerof the Year and Album of the Year (Alex, Jorge y Lena - Alex, Jorge y Lena). Among the nine previous nominationshis work has had, Baqueiro has won the 2002Best Album Pop Duo or Group for the production of Sin Bandera; 2004 Best AlbumPop Duo or Group, again for Sin Bandera and 2006 Best Rock album Duo or Groupfor the production of Natalia y la Forquetina. He also took home Ritmo Son‘s Awardfor Song of the Year, “Estés en donde estés”, performed by

Ha-Ash, in 2004 and threeOYE Awards for Album of the Year: “Sin Bandera” in 2004 for Sin Bandera, in2005 for “A corazón abierto” ("with an Open Heart ") by AlejandroFernandez, and in 2006 for "México-Madrid, directo y sin escalas"("Mexico-Madrid, Nonstop") also from Alejandro Fernandez.

Known for his work with Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Ha-Ash, AlejandroFernandez, Motel, Natalia Lafourcade and Aleks Syntek among many others, Baqueiro has gained furtherglobal recognition for his production, songwriting and composing work asmusical director of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2011 PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara. Current,he is working on a new solo album by LeonelGarcia, (ex-Sin Bandera).

“It is an honor to be nominated alongside such extraordinarytalent in both categories. We are in a dynamic time when theLatin/Hispanic influence and diversity is moving into the global spotlight andthe world is listening. We are creating a cultural bridge and I am bothexcited and committed to continuing this journey, sharing the gifts of our mosttalented vocal and musical artists. From films and television to liveevents and social networks, platforms exist everywhere, and so will we!”

Aureo Baqueiro,

Producer of the Year & Album of the Year Nominee, 2011 Latin Grammy Awards

Forthe latest news, photos and activities of Aureo Baqueiro, please visit thefollowing:

Official Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/AureoBaqueiroOfficialPage

Official Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/AureoBaqueiro

Official Website: www.AureoBaqueiro.com

The 12th Annual Latin GRAMMYAwards will feature 46 categories and will be supported on radio via UnivisionRadio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards),and highlighted on the Internet at www.latingrammy.comand www.latingrammy.univision.com. Additionally, the telecastwill be distributed internationally to more than 100 countries.

To schedule an interview please email your requests to media@ppmg.info or call +1-310-860-7774.

Day of event, on site contact only: +1-310-920-2569(Jessica) or +1-310-600-0575 (Michelle).

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PPMG Pics - Hutch Foundation Casino Fundraiser Night

2011-11-04T18:23:00.000-07:00

The HUTCH Foundation is a non-profit organization directed toward supporting those who have suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). The Hutch Foundation objective is to raise funds for research, development and education as means of improving the quality of care and the understanding of those with specialized needs.

1st Annual Hutch Foundation Casino Night

Jessica Kill and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz attended the 1st Annual Hutch Foundation Casino Night.

Writer, Emily Theirry attended the 1st Annual Hutch Foundation Casino Night.

1st Annual Hutch Foundation Casino Night.

Erica Shaffer Nominated Best Host for 2011 ERA Moxie Award

2011-09-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – September 9, 2011 – VOX Media Group wishes to congratulate client Erica Shaffer on her 2011 ERA Moxie Awards nomination for Best Host for her work with the Ninja Kitchen System 1100. Erica Shaffer is known for her work as the host of “Vacation Challenge” on The Travel Channel and “Café Sound” on Access Entertainment Network as well as her extensive voice over work and recurring roles on television such as “Dexter”, “Days of Our Lives” and “The New Adventures of the Old Christine”.

About the ERA Moxie Awards
The ERA Moxie Awards, the premier awards program for the direct response marketing industry, recognizes the best in television, radio, online and mobile direct response campaigns. Winners will be announced on September 15 at the 2011 ERA Moxie Awards Gala on the final night of the 2011 ERA D2C Convention.

About Vox Inc. and Vox Media Group
Founded in 2002 by President and agent Wes Stevens, Vox, Inc. is a Commercial and Multi-Media Agency representing artists, brands and properties in the following markets. Vox Media Group develops full spectrum media strategies for Individual, Content and Consumer Brands- creating a spider effect to capture all viable revenue streams through multiple complementary outlets, platforms, vehicles and leverage positions.

Erica Shaffer is represented by Tim Kessler of Vox Inc. TKessler@VoxUSA.net, Management: Midwest Talent Management, Inc. betty@midwesttalent.com.

For more on VOX Media Group: http://www.VoxUSA.net

For more on Erica Shaffer: www.ericashaffer.com

Follow VOX on Twitter – @VoxUSA

Follow Erica Shaffer on Twitter - @ericashaffertwi

"Like" VOX on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=588866805#!/pages/VOX-Inc/440730785695

“Like” Erica Shaffer on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=588866805#!/pages/Erica-Shaffer/111987155485464

For more information on VOX Media Group or to book an interview please contact PPMG at email: media@ppmg.info or phone: 310-860-7774

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New Dates Announced: Ecuador Hosts Trade Fair For Global Buyers At “Aromas De Ecuador” November 11-13, 2011.

2011-08-25T14:31:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles, CA (August 25, 2011) -- The leading Ecuadorian exporters of coffee and cocoa are hosting a trade fair for global buyers. “Aromas de Ecuador” will take place in the country’s second largest city, Guayaquil, November 11-13, 2011. The President of Ecuador Dr. Rafael Correa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ricardo Patiño and Maria Fernanda De Luca, Executive Director of Pro Ecuador, will preside over the opening ceremonies.

The three days of activities will introduce new and existing customers to the premium, award winning products available; as well as showcase the advances in technology and product quality which allow for competitive pricing. In addition to the trade show aspect, seminars, forum discussions and visits to various plantations have been arranged.

Coffee in Ecuador

Coffee has a long history in Ecuador, introduced in the early 19th century; it became the country’s main export in the early 20th century. Ecuador has all the components to grow outstanding coffee. Positioned between Colombia and Peru, the interior mountain ranges have plenty of altitude, weather patterns, and ideal soil for quality coffee production.

Cocoa in Ecuador

Ecuador is renowned throughout the world for producing a special single origin ‘fine’ cocoa called Arriba. It’s an aromatic, floral and spicy cocoa, which makes a chocolate that has all the characteristics that consumers like.

The world cocoa market distinguishes between two broad categories of cocoa bean: ‘fine’ or ‘flavor’ cocoa beans, and ‘bulk’ or ‘ordinary’ cocoa beans. As a generalization, fine or flavor cocoa beans are produced from Criollo or Trinitario cocoa tree varieties, while bulk cocoa beans come from Forastero trees. The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has a panel of fine cocoa experts who decide on the countries, such as Ecuador, that are recognized as producers of fine cocoa.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for buyers from around the world to sample the outstanding quality of our products, as well, see the very plantations from which they come. Under the guidance of President Correa’s administration, Ecuador has lead the path to create fair collectives of individual growers who take great pride in creating products of excellence.” Trade Commissioner Dick Vega, Trade Commission for Ecuador in Los Angeles.

For an opportunity to be part of “Aromas de Ecuador”, please contact the Trade Commission for Ecuador in Los Angeles, at 1-323-297-1150, or email ecuadortradelax@mmrree.gov.ec or Ecuador@ppmg.info.

Media Inquiries: please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) +1-310-860-7774, media@ppmg.info.

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Ecuador Celebrates Best Dark Chocolate in the World

2011-08-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

Ecuadorian Chocolate makers, Pacari Chocolate, champion world-class products through environmentally sustainable practices.

Los Angeles, CA (August 12, 2011) -- Pacari Chocolate was started as a small, family owned company in 2000 by Santiago Peralta and Carla Barboto. The couple set out to build a business that was based on socially and environmentally sustainable principals to ensure that their products would support the well-being of the land and community they were a part of. They also sought to keep their core ingredient, the native Arriba Nacional cacao, from nature to consumption, as pure as possible and in so doing created the first single-origin, organic chocolate made entirely in Ecuador. (http://www.pacarichocolate.com)

Pacari now exports to 19 countries around the world and has been recognized by the leading dark chocolate authority, SeventyPercent.com as being one of the world's best dark chocolates.

Throughout their journey, Pacari has kept focus on their mission statement and commitment to their ecosystem. From growers to producers, the founders and the company at large are involved in every step of production, ensuring the healthy, ecologically conscious and consistent delivery of quality, organic products to their worldwide buyers.

Pacari Chocolate is a representation of the excellence achieved by many small and medium sized Ecuadorian companies. The growth in globally successful Ecuadorian exporters is in part a result of the outstanding efforts of the Government of Ecuador under President Rafael Correa’s Popular and Solidarity Economy, which has encouraged independent and mirco producers to band together as associations (called AEPYS or Actores de la Economia Popular y Solidaria). The collective or AEPYS, operating as a unified group, is able to meet and fulfill the market demand on a consistent basis, while maintaining the highest quality. AEPYS exist in all industries, with an emphasis on food, textile and agricultural products.

According to the National Assembly of Ecuador (Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador) in 2010, 48.9% of total employment was generated by enterprises with 1 to 10 employees; these micro and small enterprises generated 67.1% of total employment. Revenues from small business accounted for 27.7% of the gross domestic product.

"Pacari Chocolate is one of many outstanding, globally successful companies from Ecuador, " says Dick Vega, Trade Commissioner for Ecuador in Los Angeles, "at the Trade Commission of Ecuador in Los Angeles, our doors are always open. We invite companies and individuals to meet with us and explore the opportunities of doing business and investing in Ecuador. We are committed to helping find the right partners who will provide the best possible products and their successful, consistent delivery to market."

[Translation]["Pacari es una de las muchas destacadas empresas que se han colocado en el mercado internacional exitosamente." dice Dick Vega, Jefe Comercial de Ecuador en Los Angeles. " La oficina comercial del Ecuador mantiene las puertas abiertas a empresas y personas para que se reúnan con nosotros y exploren nuevas oportunidades para hacer negocios con Ecuador. Nuestro principal compromiso es ofrecer los mejores productos y su ingreso exitoso y constante de acuerdo al mercado."]

For interested parties, the Trade Commission of Ecuador in Los Angeles will be hosting Pacari Chocolate and several other outstanding Ecuadorian exporters this coming October.

For more on Pacari Chocolate, please visit http://www.PacariChocolate.com

For an opportunity to meet with the Trade Commission, Exhibitors or to attend the product showcase, contact: ecuadortradelax@mmrree.gov.ec or Ecuador@ppmg.info

For media inquiries contact: Popular Press Media Group (PPMG), +1-310-860-7774, media@ppmg.info

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Vox Media Group Sponsors 4th Annual Feel Good Film Festival

2011-08-10T13:57:00.000-07:00

Vox Media Group, a leading talent and celebrity-branding agency,

Sponsors 4^th Annual Feel Good Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA (08/08/11) – Vox Media Group, a leading talent and celebrity-branding agency headquartered in Los Angeles celebrated its fourth year as a leading sponsor of the Feel Good Film Festival.

Vox founder, Wes Stevens is committed to the development of new talent and will be presenting three key awards – Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble.

The Feel Good Film Festival is a film viewing experience for the entire family that encourages the development, production, and distribution of short or feature length films with positive themes, happy endings, that make audiences laugh, and that capture

the beauty of our world.

Vox Media Group is a vertically integrated celebrity branding agency with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Stemming from its roots in voice over and non-scripted talent and hosting, Vox expanded its core business in response to industry need for celebrity brand endorsements and has never looked back.

Vox USA represents over 400 clients ranging from well known film and television stars such as Rob Lowe ("The West Wing"), Gary Oldman ("Harry Potter" Series), Olivia Munn ("Iron Man 2"), musicians such as KISS's Gene Simmons ("Family Jewels"), the Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Flea", world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman; non-scripted stars such as the Food Network's Jeffrey Saad and Hell's Kitchen's Scott Leibfried; icons such as Lauren Becall ("The Big Sleep"), Joan Collins ("Dynasty"); industry titans such as Daymond John (FUBU, "Shark Tank").

For more on Vox Media Group please visit http://www.VoxUSA.net

Media inquiries for Vox and Wes Stevens, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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"I Discovered Ecuador" Campaign Spotlights Unique Tourism Highlights

2011-08-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

"I Discovered Ecuador"

Campaign Spotlights Unique Tourism Highlights

From a spa retreat at 2,754 meters in the Andes; to a luxury floating hotel; to a church who's walls are covered in gold; to 28% of the world's birds, there is something in Ecuador for everyone.

This Summer, Tourism Ecuador launched a new campaign that highlights some of the most outstanding and unique highlights a visitor may discover when traveling the country.

In addition to tourism, Ecuador is an extraordinary business opportunity. From exports to investment, the Trade Office of Ecuador in Los Angeles, California is open to answer questions and support businesses and individuals to find the right partners for success.

For more, please contact EcuadorTradeLAX@mmrree.gob.ec, or Ecuador@PPMG.info, media please email media@ppmg.info, or call +1-310-860-7774.

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EVENT POSTPONED: “Aromas de Ecuador”, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2011-07-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EVENT UPDATE

THE EVENT "AROMAS DE ECUADOR"

HAS BEEN POSTPONED,

TENTATIVELY TO EARLY NOVEMBER 2011.

For Immediate Release

May 10, 2011

Contact: PPMG

+1-310-860-7774 | media@ppmg.info

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ENGLISH VERSION

Leading Ecuadorian Cocoa and Coffee exporters host annual trade fair for global buyers “Aromas de Ecuador” takes place August 24-28, 2011 in Guayaquil, Ecuador with opening address by President Rafael Correa

Los Angeles, CA (5/10/2011) – The leading Ecuadorian exporters of coffee and cocoa are hosting a trade fair for global buyers. “Aromas de Ecuador” will take place in the country’s second largest city, Guayaquil August 24 to 28, 2011. The President of Ecuador Dr. Rafael Correa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ricardo Patiño and Maria Fernanda De Luca, Executive Director of Pro Ecuador, will preside over the opening ceremonies.

The four days of activities will introduce new and existing customers to the premium, award winning products available; as well as showcase the advances in technology and product quality which allow for competitive pricing. In addition to the trade show aspect, seminars, forum discussions and visits to various plantations have been arranged.

Coffee in Ecuador

Cocoa in Ecuador

The world cocoa market distinguishes between two broad categories of cocoa bean: ‘fine’ or ‘flavour’ cocoa beans, and ‘bulk’ or ‘ordinary’ cocoa beans. As a generalization, fine or flavor cocoa beans are produced from Criollo or Trinitario cocoa tree varieties, while bulk cocoa beans come from Forastero trees. The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has a panel of fine cocoa experts who decide on the countries, such as Ecuador, that are recognized as producers of fine cocoa.

For an opportunity to be part of “Aromas de Ecuador”, please contact the Trade Commission for Ecuador in Los Angeles, at 1-323-297-1150, or email; ecuadortradelax@mmrree.gov.ec

Media Inquiries: please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) +1-310-860-7774, media@ppmg.info

Discover Ecuador Tourism Campaign Launches in Los Angeles

2011-06-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2011

Discover Ecuador Tourism Campaign Launches in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA (6/24/11) -- If you have flown into Los Angeles this week, or driven South on the 405 by Century Blvd, it would be impossible to miss the extraordinary new tourism campaign Ecuador has launched, with the building wrapped billboard.

The country, which welcomed 1,044,000 visitors in 2010 is home to four distinctive geographic regions; the Amazon, the Andes, La Costa (the “Coastlands”) and Galápagos Islands and 27 different ethnic groups and four United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites: the City of Quito, Galápagos Islands, Sangay National Park and the Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca, all in a mere 159,300.93 square miles.

Rich in culture, history and for the business minded - investment opportunity; Ecuador is a nation of the future.

Have you discovered Ecuador?

For media opportunities and or to discuss trade, investment, tourism with the Trade Commission of Ecuador in Los Angeles, please email media@ppmg.info, or call +1-310-860-7774.

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Ecuadorian Roses Decorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco

2011-06-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2011

Ecuadorian Roses Decorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco

(Paris, France on approval via Los Angeles, CA USA )(6/24/2011) -- To mark the royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco with his fiancee, Charlene Wittstock, Ecuador will donate 9000 roses of the following varieties: Creme de la Creme, Mondial and Anastaria, which will decorate the gardens and saloons where the civil and ecclesiastical ceremonies will take place. The civil marriage ceremony will be held in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace on July 1st , and the religious ceremony will take place on July 2, 2011.

The Embassy and the Commercial Office of Ecuador in France, in coordination with the National Association of Flower Producers and Exporters of Ecuador Expoflores and the Institute for Promotion of Exports and Investments Pro Ecuador, made a previous promotion and sent samples, which achieve a great response from the Prince and his fiancee, who praised the unique beauty of Ecuadorian roses. The wedding will be attended by members of royal families, heads of state and VIP guest from around the world, who may appreciate why Ecuadorian roses are considered the best in the world.

The official spokespersons of this article are:
- Ignacio Perez. Executive President of Expoflores
- Gino Descalzi. President of the Board of Directors of Expoflores
- Manuel Echeverria. Director of Exports Promotion of PRO ECUADOR
- Carlos Jativa. Ambassador of Ecuador in France
- Valeria Escudero. CEO of the Commercial Office of Ecuador in Paris.

For a media contact in Los Angeles, please contact PPMG at 310.860.7774, or email media@ppmg.info to speak with the Trade Commission for Ecuador in Los Angeles, Mr. Dick Vega.

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“Trophy Kids” premieres at 31st Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film

2011-06-10T18:48:00.000-07:00

"Trophy Kids" the debut feature film of YaSu Media’s

Director/Co-Writer Josh Sugarman and Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz,

premieres in Breckenridge, Colorado at the

31^st Breckenridge Festival of Film Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Los Angeles, CA – Tapped by Brent Simon, President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Society, and film critic for Shockya.com and RottenTomatoes.com as “original, striving and kind of darkly playful, a combination of qualities sorely lacking in American independent cinema at the moment,” “Trophy Kids” will premiere in Colorado at the 31^st Breckenridge Festival of Film Saturday, June 11, 2011. The filmmakers and stars, Ryan Eggold (90210) and David Gallagher (Super 8, 7th Heaven) will be present for a Q&A following the screening.

Joshua Estrin, National Pop Culture Examiner.com further discusses “Trophy Kids”, in the National Examiner, “Every now and again, a movie appears on the scene which seems to bring together the forces of nature in the name of cinematic brilliance. One that challenges Pop Culture and rises from the primordial ooze of the mainstream to transport audiences and raise important questions about societal norms, mores and who exactly will be leading us into the future. Enter Trophy Kids the masterful "brain-drain" of Josh Sugarman and Brandon Yankowitz."

“Trophy Kids” echoes the generational nuances of "The Social Network", while on a broader scale is a dynamic introspective on a generation also known as the 'Millennial's' or ‘Generation Y’; children who grew up receiving trophies and other praise for participating and not necessarily winning.

“Trophy Kids”

Aimless, twenty-something Manhattan playboy Max is special...or so he’s always been told. Told by his parents. By his teachers. By Mister Rogers. And special people have a responsibility, he knows - to gift the story of their remarkable, party-boy lives to the huddled, dirty, virgin masses. To inspire them! On the big screen! A New York biopic about his Sexy party-boy existence, yes! Maybe Max will direct! All and all, it’s Max’s new life-long dream exclamation point.

Enter the seductive, plotting Quinn (quite the special old money heiress/Brooklyn hipster wannabe) and her new, self-destructive writer friend Reid (also quite special). Together, the young pair can assuredly take the head-in-the-clouds Max for all he’s worth. Special young people can do things like that. They can. Just watch. It’s great. Broke and without a place to live, Reid settles into Max’s luxury apartment and starts to write the Greatest Story Ever Told. Just as long as he doesn’t have to talk to its subject.

But, as Reid begins to learn, perhaps there’s more to Max than first meets the eye. Perhaps Max is a Superhero. Or a Vampire/Civil War veteran. That possible in movies. And, so, as Max and Reid struggle to complete the dubious task before them, simultaneously pursue Quinn and get a handle on their misdirected, some might say delusional, lives, they reveal the comedic, tragic fate of Generation Y - a generation taught to believe each was incomparably special and messianically gifted; a generation so blinded by their own self-idolation that the lines between fantasy and reality might not always be so clear.

They say there are only 7 types of stories in the world.

Trophy Kids is number 8.

It’s totally special.

Tickets are available online, at http://www.breckfilmfest.com/home/ticketinfo.php

“Trophy Kids” is represented by Steven Beer, Greenberg Traurig; US Sales Agent Glen Reynolds, Circus Road Films and publicity firm, Popular Press Media Group (PPMG).

For more: http://www.AreYouATrophyKid.com

Contact: for all media related inquiries, please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG), media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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About the filmmakers:

Director/Writer Josh Sugarman | @JB_Sugarman

First-time feature director and screenwriter Josh Sugarman, 26, began writing for the screen while working as a young political staffer in Massachusetts. It wasn't until years later, when he was half-way through his law school tenure that he began focusing on a life in film, cross-enrolling in Columbia University's film school, and later foregoing a legal career to co-found YaSu Media and co-write and direct TROPHY KIDS. A film the young company developed and financed with dozens of first-time investors and created with a diverse group of other Gen-Y'ers. Prior to TROPHY KIDS, Sugarman wrote and produced a 24-minute short film THE BANKER AND THE BASEBALL and wrote and directed two widely distributed online shorts for the non-profit TruthThroughAction.org. Recently, he's combined his legal education and passion for film as a volunteer with the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. He's a 2005 graduate of Brandeis University (BA, Politics) and a 2008 graduate of Columbia University's School of Law (J.D.) where he studied film and entertainment law. Sugarman currently lives in New York.

Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz | @Byankowitz

Born and raised in New York, Brandon is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A. Politics) and of New York Law School (J.D.). Brandon is a former model and a licensed attorney. He is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bars. Brandon is the Co-Founder and Partner at the production company: YaSu Media, LLC, which develops and produces feature length and short format film content for traditional and new media distribution. His first series of films, made for the progressive organization TruthThroughAction.org (which he Co-Founded and acts as the Director of Production), caused quite the controversy. Conservative pundits like Bill O'Reilly and Michelle Malkin lambasted the films, while the likes of ABC News and the Huffington Post applauded their visual appeal and bold statements. His first full-length feature film TROPHY KIDS, starring Ryan Eggold, David Gallagher and Tahyna Tozzi, tells the story of three self-obsessed, Gen-Y twenty-somethings unable to tell where reality ends and fantasy begins. Brandon co-wrote the screenplay and produced the film. He stayed true to his hometown, filming TROPHY KIDS in New York City.

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"Trophy Kids" sells out on festival debut!

2011-06-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

"Trophy Kids" stars Ryan Eggold (CW's "90210"), David Gallagher (Steven Spielberg/JJ Abram's "Super 8", "7th Heaven", Trophy Kids Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz, Tahyna Tozzi (X-Men: Origins) and Trophy Kids Director/Co-writer Josh Sugarman.

Amazing night! It was standing room only at the world premiere of YaSu Media's debut film TROPHY KIDS. First time feature film director/co-writer Josh Sugarman and producer/co-writer Brandon Yankowitz were celebrated with rounds of applause and cheers as they stepped to the stage for their Q&A with moderator and Dances With Films founder Leslee Scallon. The filmmakers were joined by cast members Ryan Eggold (plays Max), David Gallagher (plays Reid) and Tahyna Tozzi (plays Quinn). Though kicking off at 11pm Sunday night, the Bar Marmont Trophy Kids Super Special After Party hosted by Stoli Vodka rolled on to the break of dawn.

For more: http://www.AreYouATrophyKid.com
Media queries: media@ppmg.info

TROPHY KIDS world film festival premiere at Dances with Films Film Festival.

2011-06-05T10:11:00.000-07:00

Sunday, June 5, 2011.

TROPHY KIDS world film festival premiere at Dances with Films Film Festival.

Debut film of Director/Co-writer Josh Sugarman, and Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz

on Millennials/Generation Y debuts at Dances with Films Film Festival.

Los Angeles, CA -- Debut film TROPHY KIDS by Director/Co-writer Josh Sugarman, and Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz on Millennials/Generation Y, debuts at Dances with Films Film Festival. TROPHY KIDS stars "90210's" leading man, Ryan Eggold, JJ Abrams/Steven Spielberg's "Super 8's" David Gallagher (formerly star of "7th Heaven"), "X-Men: Origin's" Tahnya Tozzi, Nathan Lee Graham ("Zoolander", "Hitch"), Tibor Feldman ("The Devil Wears Prada", "Enchanted") and Tania Raymonde ("Lost").

trophy kids /troh-fee kids/ n pl. 1: Americans born between 1980 and 2001; 2: recipients of endless plaques, ribbons, trophies and other priceless vehicles of positive reinforcement; 3: the most coddled generation in history. see: Generation-Y. see: Millennials.

ABOUT THE FILM:
Aimless, twenty-something Manhattan playboy Max is special...or so he’s always been told. Told by his parents. By his teachers. By Mister Rogers. And special people have a responsibility, he knows - to gift the story of their remarkable, party-boy lives to the huddled, dirty, virgin masses. To inspire them! On the big screen! A New York biopic about his Sexy party-boy existence, yes! Maybe Scorsese will direct? Maybe Max will direct! All and all, it’s Max’s new life-long dream exclamation point.

Enter the seductive, plotting Quinn (quite the special old money heiress/Brooklyn hipster wannabe) and her new, self-destructive writer friend Reid (also quite special). Together, the young pair can assuredly take the head-in-the-clouds Max for all he’s worth. Special young people can do things like that. They can. Just watch. It’s great. Broke and without a place to live, Reid settles into Max’s luxury apartment and starts to write the Greatest Story Ever Told. Just as long as he doesn’t have to talk to its subject.

But, as Reid begins to learn, perhaps there’s more to Max than first meets the eye. Perhaps Max is a Superhero. Or a Vampire/Civil War veteran. That shit’s possible in movies. Like that one with Will Smith. And, so, as Max and Reid struggle to complete the dubious task before them, simultaneously pursue Quinn and get a handle on their misdirected, some might say delusional, lives, they reveal the comedic, tragic fate of Generation Y - a generation taught to believe each was incomparably special and messianically gifted; a generation so blinded by their own self-idolation that the lines between fantasy and reality might not always be so clear.

They say there are only 7 types of stories in the world.
TROPHY KIDS is number 8.

It’s totally special.

TROPHY KIDS is represented by Steven Beer, Greenberg Traurig; Sales/Distribution Glen Reynolds, Circus Road Films; Publicity/Marketing Popular Press Media Group (PPMG).

About the Film: AreYouATrophyKid.com

For more: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457045/combined

Press Opportunities: please contact PPMG, +1-310-860-7774, email: media@ppmg.info

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PPMG Headlines: Brandon Yankowitz / Trophy Kids / YaSu Media

2011-06-03T17:30:00.000-07:00

PPMG's client, award winning producer Brandon Yankowitz was quoted by Gloria Goodale in the Christian Science Monitor on the topic of small independent films being important in the marketplace for the Summer of 2011.

Original story link: http://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/print/content/view/print/388427

PPMG Headines: Trophy Kids: Los Angeles Times

2011-06-02T07:13:00.000-07:00

PPMG clients, YaSu Media's debut feature film was featured in the Los Angeles Times Calendar section as part of the 2011 Dances with Films Film Festival line up.

PPMG clients YaSu Media's "Trophy Kids" featured in LA Times Calendar section in Dances with Films Film Festival line-up.

90210's Ryan Eggold: Shirtless for 'Trophy Kids'! REPOST from JustJared!

2011-06-01T18:03:00.000-07:00

REPOST from JustJared!

Ryan Eggold: Shirtless for 'Trophy Kids'!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/01/ryan-eggold-shirtless-for-trophy-kids/

Ryan and the rest of the feature film "Trophy Kids" cast including David Gallagher (7th Heaven) and Tahyna Tozzi (X-Men: Origins), Director/Co-Writer Josh Sugarman and Producer/Co-Writer Brandon Yankowitz will be attending the festival premiere Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Laemmle Theatre's Sunset 5 (8000 Sunset Blvd.) as part of the Dances with Films Film Festival. Red carpet arrivals 9:00pm.

Official Site: AreYouATrophyKid.com

For more: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457045/combined

For tickets: Dances with Films Ticketing

On twitter: Director Josh Sugarman, @jb_sugarman | Producer Brandon Yankowitz @BYankowitz

Media Inquiries: media@ppmg.info | +1-310-860-7774 | @ppmginfo

PPMG Headlines: Trophy Kids - Examiner.com

2011-06-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

PPMG clients, YaSu Media's feature film "Trophy Kids" director/writer, Josh Sugarman and producer / writer Brandon Yankowitz were featured by Examiner.com's Pop Culture Editor, Joshua Estrin on June 1, 2011.

Original story link: http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-national/trophy-kids-brings-life-to-the-big-screen-and-the-big-screen-to-life

The feature film, Trophy Kids, is featured by Joshua Estrin in Examiner.com

HRH Princess Theodora... and Hola! Magazine

2011-05-18T15:53:00.000-07:00

HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark was featured in an extensive story in Spain's leading magazine, Hola! Commemorative Issue of the Royal Wedding.

Hola's Nuria Domenech sat down with Princess Theodora to discuss her move to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career; her family and her personal life.

Under the moniker of "Theodora Greece", HRH has just completed filming "Crimson Tear", directed by Bill Birrell, starring opposite Lydia Hearst (as Micaela), Isabelle McNally and Australian actor Luke Bracey.

In HRH Princess Theodora's own words, "[Crimson Tear] is about five college students who are on spring break in their last year of University. My best friend (Andie, played by Isabelle McNally) has these recurring nightmares and hallucinations and it gets to the point where the line between her reality and her dreams becomes blurred and she doesn’t know what’s what. It results in the murder of my character´s (Rachel) boyfriend (Tyler played by Luke Bracey). Did she or didn’t she murder him? I’m kind of her voice of reason to a point… Until I find out that they have had an affair. Then everything becomes a little crazy, because you don’t know what’s real and what’s not…

Theodora Greece on IMDB -the world's largest movie database: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3587026/

Request your copy today: http://www.hola.com/realeza/

Media requests: please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG), media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774

Three Days of Hamlet BritWeek Screening

2011-05-03T16:14:00.000-07:00

PPMG Client TMG Productions, Keurig Coffee, City Hearts Foundation and Alex Hyde White present a special BritWeek screening for the docu-drama, "Three Days of Hamlet" starring Alex Hyde White, Richard Chamberlain and Stefanie Powers.

(Variety Ad created by Jessica Kill)

TMG Productions, Keurig Coffee, City Hearts Foundation, PPMG and Alex Hyde White hosted a special BritWeek screening for "Three Days of Hamlet".

"Three Days" BritWeek Sneak Preview Screening

2011-05-02T16:07:00.000-07:00

TIP SHEET (Updated: 05/02/11)

TMG PRODUCTIONS present

“THREE DAYS”

What: BRITWEEK sneak-peek Screening of “THREE DAYS” (& VIP Tea Party)

When: Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Media Check-in: 2:00pm*** NOTE EARLY TIME

VIP TEA PARTY Arrivals: 3:00pm

Screening: 4:00PM

Where: Landmark Theatre 1

10850 West Pico Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90064

Why: Celebrate with cast, the directorial debut of Alex Hyde White as he reveals the film of a documentary about a play… the THREE DAYS of the making of Hamlet.

Synopsis: Father and Son dynamics come into focus as a troupe of actors, and others, gather to rehearse and perform a stage-reading of a famous play in…three days.

Reality intrudes as they come together and strangers bond, like in war. Without a net, they galvanize during rehearsal while the lead actor manager, both as himself and his character of Hamlet, grapples with the unexpected task of coming to terms with his powerful and famous father.

A ‘cliff notes’ examination of one of the best plays ever written by the best cast they could find, including three famous sons of three very famous actors; reality documentary weaves with neo-classic drama to create an original take on a most primal story, all taking place over… Three Days.

Who: Director/Writer/Producer: Alex Hyde-White (Gods & Generals, The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Catch Me If You Can, Fantastic Four, Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade)

Invited Cast: Richard Chamberlain (Thorn Birds (TV), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Shogun, Brothers & Sisters (TV)), Stefanie Powers (Hart to Hart (TV), Herbie Rides Again), Peter Woodward (The Patriot, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Babylon 5: The Lost Tales, Crusade (TV)), Chuma Hunter-Gault (Girlfriends, Duplex), Joseph Culp (Mad Men (TV Series), The Summoning, Apollo 13), Liane Curtis (Sons of Anarchy (TV), Benny & Joon)

For more: http://www.ThreeDaysOfHamlet.com

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733686/combined

*Note we have very limited space on the arrivals line, please submit your request as soon as possible to ensure a space.

Credentials: Email request to: Popular Press Media Group (PPMG), ThreeDays@ppmg.info

T 310-860-7774, for media on deadline only Jessica Kill (310) 920-2569, (310) 600-0575

8th Annual Hack n' Smack, Kerry Daveline Memorial, Celebrity Golf Classic

2011-04-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Ranked one of the top 10 celebrity golf tournaments in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine, Hack n' Smack benefits the U.C.I. Dept. of Dermatology, champions in search of a cure for one of the most prevalent, and surprisingly deadly forms of cancer.

LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities including Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Annie Wersching (24), John Schneider (Smallville), JK Simmons (The Closer), Vanessa Branch (Pirates of the Caribbean), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules/Andromeda), Paula Trickey (Deal or No Deal), Dave Coulier (Full House), Stephen Full (I'm in the Band), Shawn Ryan (Chicago Code), Tony Curran - Underworld, and many others have been confirmed for the 8th Annual Hack n' Smack, Kerry Daveline, Celebrity Golf Classic (www.hacknsmack.org) at El Caballero Country Club on Monday, April 18th, 2011. The event kicks off at 11:00am with a shotgun start.

Created by founder/co-host Kevin E. West and Presented by The Actors' Network (www.actors-network.com) the annual tournament benefits the U.C.I. Dept. of Dermatology (www.dermatology.uci.edu) to uphold the memory and spirit of friend and actor, Kerry Daveline. Since 2004, the tournament has garnered extraordinary support and was named one of the Top Ten Celebrity Golf Tournaments in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine.

The event includes breakfast from the legendary Nate n' Al's deli, lunch from the world famous Pink's Hot Dogs, with on course vendors: Asombroso Tequila, Dirty Banana, Pama/Hpnotiq, bartenders from the Green Girl Saloon and live entertainment by The Beach Toys with tournament co-host, Michael Moynahan .

8th Annual Hack n' Smack Celebrity Golf Classic has top names! (Scheduled to appear)

Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Ryan Mathews – NFL Chargers, Chuck Muncie – NFL Chargers, Jeffrey Nordling – Desperate Housewives, David Naughton – Makin It, Eric Martsolf – Day of our Lives, Galen Gering – Days of our Lives, Leann Hunley – Days of our Lives, Jeremy Sumpter – Friday Night Lights, Gregory Itzin – 24/Mentalist, Harold Greene - LA News, Robert Torti – Suite Life of Zach and Cody, Thomas Ian Nicholas – American Pie, Matthew Borlenghi – Jeff Foxworthy Show, Seyi Ajirotutu – NFL Chargers, Kate Linder – Young and the Restless, Lorenzo Neal - NFL Chargers, Richard Karn – Home Improvement, Stephen Bishop - Moneyball, Battleship and Scott Elrod – The Switch, Men In Trees, and Thomas Williams – NFL Panthers.

For more information, including player registration, visit www.hacknsmack.org, or email info@hacknsmack.org.

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Every hour of every day, someone dies of melanoma in the U.S. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, races, and economic levels. One in 75 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetime. It is the fastest rising cancer in the U.S. and the most deadly. It is also the most highly preventable, and treatable, if caught early. Currently, melanoma research receives less than 10% of the funding given to basic research of other cancers "which is why we created this event and why we give 100% of the proceeds to the cause," said Kevin E. West, Founder/Co-Host.

About The Actors' Network:

The Actors' Network is an award-winning and well-respected business information, and education membership organization. Founded in 1991, by Kevin E. West, The Actors' Network is responsible for the longest on-going performer's business related curriculum in the history of entertainment. Alums include: Masi Oka (Heroes) and Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) (http://www.actors-network.com).

About the Founder:

Originally from Nashville, Kevin E. West's career spans over 2 decades. CSI: Miami, Justified, Leverage, LOST, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Bourbon St. (Pilot), Judging Amy, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Melrose Place, The Pretender, Resurrection Blvd, Oh, Baby, Angel, VIP, Seven Days, Diagnosis Murder, Arrest & Trial, In The House, Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Texas Cheerleader Story, Matlock and Made in Heaven with Timothy Hutton are just a sampling. Kevin is also the Co-Author of The Actor's Guide to GETTING THE JOB and former Stand-up Comic. He is a national speaker, former collegiate golfer, 4-time L.A. Marathoner, 5-time Men's Senior World Series baseball player and plays a mean Texas Hold'em.

All media inquiries regarding the event and founder/co-host, Kevin E. West; accreditation and event coverage please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) with your request: media@ppmg.info, (310) 860-7774.

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