Coming Soon: Kick-Ass 2 to be Released August 16, 2013

If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all!!

The blade-wielding Hit Girl (CHLOË GRACE MORETZ) returns for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: ”Kick-Ass 2”.

 

Hit Girl (CHLOË GRACE MORETZ) whips Kick-Ass (AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON) into shape in the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: ”Kick-Ass 2”.

The action-comedy, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Morris Chestnut, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison and Jim Carrey, and written and directed by Jeff Wadlow, returns this summer as one of the most anticipated feature tent-pole films of Summer 2013

L to R) Colonel Stars and Stripes (JIM CARREY) makes a plan with Kick-Ass (AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON) in the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: ”Kick-Ass 2”.

Based on the comic book written by Mark Millar & John S. Romita Jr., and produced by Matthew Vaughn, Tarquin Pack, Adam Bohling, David Reid, and Brad Pitt, Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010′s irreverent global hit in Kick-Ass 2.

I am not a big fan of comic book movies but Kick-Ass, by virtue of its unique pedigree, had me at “hello”. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.

(L to R) Kick-Ass (AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON) faces off against his nemesis, The Mother F%&*^r (CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE), in the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: ”Kick-Ass 2”.

Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad– with only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation. If that’s not worth looking forward to, then what is?

. http://www.kickass-themovie.com

“Best of Archive” opens at the Getty Images Gallery (London)

Exclusive Exhibition (Now Through 1st June 2013) From The World’s Largest Commercial Photography Archive

The entrance to the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, 1958. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

British pop singer David Bowie in concert at Earl’s Court, London during his 1978 world tour. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Image)

Getty Images Gallery announces the launch of its latest exhibition celebrating a selection of unique and iconic imagery from the Getty Images Archive, the world’s largest commercial photography archive comprising of a collection of over 90 million images. The Getty Images Gallery is situated in central London, just a stone’s throw away from Oxford Circus. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am-5.30pm and Saturday 12pm-5.30pm.

A woman walking past a line of advertising posters in Hiroshima, July 1955. Original Publication: Picture Post – 7849 – Hiroshima – pub. 1955 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marine chaplain Eli Tavesian giving communion to marine Louis A Loya, at Forward Command Post in Hue, Vietnam. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

The exhibition, Best of Archive, offers a glimpse into a historical and extremely valuable treasure trove of imagery, including vintage prints dating from the late 19th century. With over 90 million images, of which just 0.1 per cent are digitized, Best of Archive brings this magnificent collection alive and in front of Londoners. Best of Archive runs through to Saturday 1 June and admission is free.

KATE MOSS IS DEBUTS AS NEW FACE AND BODY OF THE ST. TROPEZ TAN

“The Ultimate Icon Wearing The Ultimate Tan”

St.Tropez, the iconic and leading global self-tan brand recently announced the appointment of Kate Moss as the new face and body of the brand, bringing the world’s most famous fashion and beauty icon’s unique edge and personality to the brand’s first-ever global advertising campaign. Of her new signing, Miss Moss said: “I’m so excited to be working with St.Tropez. I’ve been using the products since they started and it’s a really trustworthy, cool brand. I always feel more confident with a St.Tropez tan!”

Michelle Feeney, CEO of PZ Cussons Beauty, owners of St.Tropez, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Kate Moss has chosen to work with us on our new campaign: it gives us the ultimate stamp of approval on the quality of our products. Kate epitomises St.Tropez’s naturally glamorous approach to self-tanning and is a long-time advocate of the brand.”

And he adds: “As a global beauty brand with a heritage in tanning, St.Tropez is now in 18 countries and women from Rio to L.A are seeking the benefits of safe tanning. Kate’s fashion icon status is important to us but now her growing number of beauty campaigns proves that her appeal as a beauty icon resonates with confident women across all age groups globally. Not only is she beautiful but she has this amazing attitude. St.Tropez is about confidence.”

Barneys New York Launches Roy Lichtenstein Limited Edition Collection In Collaboration With Art Production Fund

Barneys New York, the luxury specialty retailer, has partnered with the estate of Roy Lichtenstein and Art Production Fund to launch a limited-edition collection of home goods, available exclusively this summer at Barneys New York.

Lichtenstein Dish Set, Dishes, 1966. (PRNewsFoto/Barneys New York)

The summer-themed collection includes trays, placemats, china dishes, glasses, paper plates, paper cups, pillows, flying discs, pool floats, water bottles, and beach accessories, including bags, towels, and beach balls covered in Lichtenstein’s iconic Pop Art images of the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond.  Lichtenstein original artwork utilized for this special collaboration includes Ice Cream Soda (1962), Drawing for Kiss IV (1963), Baked Potato (1962), Bananas and Grapefruit I (1972), and much more.

Roy Lichtenstein (born in New York City, 1923) was one of the leading figures of the Pop Art movement. Depicting American pop culture and mass media with a sense of irony, his distinct style has made him an icon of the 20th century and his artwork has been celebrated in numerous retrospectives worldwide. Lichtenstein found inspiration in popular advertising and the comic book aesthetic, and his artwork is recognized globally today. During the 1960s, Lichtenstein exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York alongside Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol. Lichtenstein continued creating works until his death in 1997. 

Lichtenstein Beach Bag, Kiss IV, 1962. (PRNewsFoto/Barneys New York)

BARNEYS NEW YORK (Barneys) is renowned for having the most discerning edit from the world’s top designers, including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and gifts for the home. Barneys’ signature sense of wit and style is manifested in its creative advertising campaigns, original holiday themes, and celebrated window displays. Founded as a men’s retailer in 1923 in downtown Manhattan, it became an international arbiter of high style for both women and men in the 1970s, renowned for discovering, developing, and celebrating new and innovative design talent. Today, Barneys New York operates flagship destinations in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale, along with a preeminent luxury online store, www.Barneys.com, and 25 other stores across the United States.

LEGO® Comes to New York City’s Times Square

THE ART OF THE BRICK® is coming to New York’s Times Square!

Reknown contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya continues to take LEGO® where it has never gone before by presenting the largest display of LEGO® art ever assembled, set to unveil at Discovery Times Square on June 14th with brand-new, never-before-seen masterpieces, doubling the size of the show CNN claims is one of the “must see exhibitions” in the world. THE ART OF THE BRICK®, a captivating exhibition of intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, LEGO®, is set to make its debut in New York City at Discovery Times Square (226 West 44th Street), with tickets now on sale. THE ART OF THE BRICK® at Discovery Times Square runs until January 5, 2014.

“Yellow” by Nathan Sawaya. (PRNewsFoto/Discovery Times Square)

The critically acclaimed collection of creative and inspiring art constructed using only LEGO® toy bricks by Sawaya is coming to New York after enjoying record-breaking runs to sold-out crowds in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. The Discovery Times Square collection will be the world’s biggest and most elaborate display of LEGO® art ever. Sawaya will be creating brand-new, never-before-seen works exclusively for this New York City premiere with more than 100 works of art made out of millions and millions of little LEGO® bricks.

Nathan Sawaya is an acclaimed New York-based artist who creates awe-inspiring artwork out of what is essentially a simple toy, focusing on creating large-scale sculptures using only LEGO® bricks and was the first artist to ever take LEGO® into the art world. His touring exhibition - THE ART OF THE BRICK® - has entertained and inspired millions of art lovers and enthusiasts from Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, China and around the world. Originally from Oregon, Sawaya’s childhood dreams were always fun and creative. He drew cartoons, wrote stories, perfected magic tricks and of course also played with LEGO®. His days were filled with imagination. When it came time for college, Sawaya moved to New York City, attended NYU and became a lawyer. But after years of million dollar mergers and corporate acquisitions on Park Avenue, Sawaya realized he would rather be sitting on the floor creating art, than sitting in a board room negotiating contracts. He walked away from the law and took an artistic risk on LEGO®. Now Sawaya is an author, speaker and one of the most popular, award-winning contemporary artists of our time.

Fort Worth Artist Marshall Harris Wins 2013 Hunting Art Prize

Hunting PLC announced that “Round Up” B.F. Smith & Son Saddlery Circa 1940-1942 by Fort Worth artist Marshall Harris ( www.marshallharrisstudios.com) is the winner of the $50,000 Hunting Art Prize for 2013. The announcement came during an evening awards gala on Saturday, May 4, at the Friedkin Companies Campus, Gulf States Toyota, in Houston. The life-size graphite drawing was selected from over 100 finalists in the 33rd annual award program, which is sponsored by the global oil services company and is the most generous annual art prize in North America for painting and drawing.

“Round Up” B.F. Smith & Son Saddlery Circa 1940-1942 by Fort Worth artist Marshall Harris (PRNewsFoto/Hunting PLC)

Harris’s drawing explores texturally beautiful elements and subjects related to history, humanity, and social dynamics by creating elaborate, life-size drawings as well as large sculptural installations and assemblies using found objects, lighting, motors, sound, and video.

The Hunting Art Prize is open to amateur, up-and-coming, and established artists in Texas who are 18 years of age or older. This year’s competition saw more than 1,600 entries from a number of cities and towns throughout the state. Submissions underwent a two-tiered jury process, after which nationally respected judges from Texas, Tennessee, and Delaware selected Harris’ work as the winner.

“Being recognized through this platform is such an extraordinary honor, and I couldn’t be more thankful to Hunting for all they have done to expand and broaden the reach of so many artists through the course of this competition,” said Harris. “The Hunting Art Prize has generously boosted the careers of some well-deserving individuals over the years, and it is very humbling, to say the least, to be included among such a strong and talented group of winners.”

Prior to winning the 2013 Hunting Art Prize, his works have been shown in a number of solo and group exhibitions throughout Texas and across the nation and is currently being displayed at the Mary Tomas Gallery in Dallas and the Sylvia White Gallery in Ventura, California. Harris has also been published on several occasions. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth as well as a Master of Fine Arts from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

On behalf of the 2013 competition, Hunting PLC will present a charitable contribution at an upcoming event to New Danville, a self-sustaining, master-planned community supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New Danville is a self-sustaining, master-planned community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live, learn, and work with their non-disabled peers. By bringing together like-minded individuals through educational programs and enrichment activities, the charitable organization provides a safe and caring environment that encourages independence and personal growth. For further information, visit http://newdanville.org/. This is the second consecutive year the nonprofit has been selected as the Hunting Art Prize charity.

Hunting PLC is an international oil services company providing support solutions to the world’s largest oil and gas concerns. Established in 1874, it is a fully listed public company, traded on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, visit www.hunting.plc.uk.

For more information about the 2013 winner, visit marshallharrisstudios.com. For more information on the prize, visit www.huntingartprize.com.

DCTV TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART CINEMA IN LOWER MANHATTAN

Images Provided by Gerilyn Shur of Brigade Marketing

DCTV firehouse

The Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor, City of New York; along with The Honorable Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President; The Honorable Margaret Chin, New York City Council Member, District 1; and The Honorable Gale Brewer, New York City Council Member, District 6 will officially break ground on the new DCTV Cinema (to be located at 87 Lafayette Street, between Walker & White) on Tuesday, May 7th 2013 in Lower Manhattan. The new DCTV cinema (Downtown Community Television Center, http://www.dctvny.org) will be a state-of-the-art fully interactive digital cinema, and the first “All documentary/All the time” Academy Award eligible cinema in New York City.

The cinema will be built on the first floor of one of the most beautiful buildings in New York City, the 1896 firehouse that presently houses DCTV and will feature world-class documentaries made by prestigious filmmakers from around the globe. The cinema is expected to attract 20,000 attendees in its first year and millions more online, as well as serving as a premier presentation venue for documentary filmmakers and an important component of the New York City Arts community. This all-documentary-focused Cinema will be unique to the industry with top-of-the line digital 4K projection systems, and the capability to both broadcast live events and, at the same time, invite participants to the conversations via the internet from anywhere in the world.

DCTV Co-Founders/Co-Executive Directors Jon Alpert & Keiko Tsuno