A New Direction for GMHC

The Board of Directors of GMHC and Dr. Marjorie J. Hill would like to announce that they have mutually decided that it is now an appropriate time for GMHC to identify a new leader and for Dr. Hill to pursue the next chapter in her career. “Leading GMHC during the last several years has truly been an honor, but after more than seven years as GMHC’s CEO, longer than any other head of an HIV/AIDS service organization, it is time for me to pursue new opportunities,” said Dr. Hill. “I care deeply about GMHC’s mission and look forward to giving any help I can to ensure that the transition to new leadership goes smoothly.”

“GMHC is most grateful to Dr. Hill for her many years of service not just to our organization but to the issues of prevention, treatment, and advocacy concerning the landscape of HIV and AIDS in this country,” said Myron Sulzberger Rolfe, Chair of GMHC’s Board of Directors. “We wish her the very best on the next chapter in her long career in public service.”

As of September 29, 2013, Dr. Hill will no longer serve as CEO of GMHC. GMHC’s Board of Directors is currently identifying potential candidates to serve as its next leader as GMHC faces new issues and challenges in the years ahead. Janet Weinberg, GMHC’s Chief Operating Officer, will continue to serve as GMHC’s interim CEO.

The Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to leading the fight against AIDS on a national platform with a mission to fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplifts the lives of all affected. They provide prevention and care services to men, women and families that are living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS in New York City and also advocate scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide. For more information, visit www.gmhc.org.

Gyft Introduces First Gift Card Registry And Newly Enhanced Website

Consumers Can Now Customize and Share A Personalized Gift Card Registry

Gyft’s updated website allows users to purchase gift cards and manage their Gyft Wallet Online

Gyft, Inc, the newly launched service that allows customers to buy, send, manage and redeem gift cards via mobile devices, announced the first ever Gift Card Registry for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, holidays and special events. This addition comes with the launch of a completely redesigned website that offers users enhanced features for their gift card management. Gyft, Inc. provides a gift card platform for consumers and retailers that enables customers to upload, buy, send, and redeem gift cards conveniently from their mobile device. Gyft is seamlessly integrated with Facebook so users can send gift cards to their friends around special events.

Gyft, Inc., the newly launched service that allows customers to buy, send, manage and redeem gift cards via mobile devices, announced the first ever Gift Card Registry for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, holidays and special events. (PRNewsFoto/Gyft)

Gyft’s newly enhanced website allows users to create their own custom registry, manage their gift card wallet and purchase gift cards from hundreds of retailers. With the implementation of both an online and mobile solution, wallets will now be synced between their online and mobile accounts.

Gyft’s Gift Card Registry allows consumers to select up to eight merchants to add to their registry and users are given a personalized URL that can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus or added to any wedding website or invitation. With the gift card industry well over $100 billion annually and more than $20 billion spent each year on wedding gift registries, Gyft has continued to show its ability to disrupt a growing market.

“The average person would rather have a $25 gift card over a $40 item as it gives them the flexibility to purchase exactly what they want so the ability to create a customized wish list made sense,” said Gyft COO and Co-Founder, CJ MacDonald. “Gyft makes it extremely simple to give and receive the most popular gift, on the fly, from your mobile phone.”

“We initially created Gyft as a simple way for consumers to manage their gift cards from their mobile device,” says Gyft CEO and Co-Founder Vinny Lingham. “However, as we have grown our users expressed an interest to do much more than just manage their gift cards. As a result, we created a multi platform approach enabling consumers to redeem their cards from a mobile phone and manage their account from almost any web enable device.”

Since launching last September more than $10,000,000 in plastic gift cards have been uploaded to the mobile app with users adding a new gift card every two seconds. Gyft supports over 300 retailers making it the largest digital platform to buy and manage gift cards all in one place.

To experience Gyft and create a FREE registry, please visit www.gyft.com or download the app from Google Play or the App Store.

Gyft is a private company funded by Google Ventures, Founder Collective and 500 Startups, with offices in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.gyft.com.

Feast Your Eyes on Fashion: Seattle to Rock the Runway Again

Fashion show kick-off in the Pacific Place Atrium at 600 Pine Street, followed by four more days of sizzling fashion discounts and prizes at participating Downtown Seattle merchants.

September 18th fashion show kicks off a five-day, city-wide shopping, dining and savings celebration presented by Seattle Met, Pacific Place and the Downtown Seattle Association’s Metropolitan Improvement District.

Downtown Seattle Rocks the Runway’s second annual runway show just got exponentially more exciting with the addition of co-emcee LaTrina Bidet, whose sense of humor is as renowned as her sense of style. Bidet will be joining Seattle Met’s own fount-of-fashion-wisdom Laura Cassidy who promises more plaid, leather and spikes in addition to statement outerwear and dark, moody florals trending this fall. Net proceeds from ticket sales will fund Junior League of Seattle and the organization’s programs for child advocacy, childhood nutrition and life skills development for girls in the state’s foster care system among others.

Pacific Place and Seattle Met magazine will present Downtown Seattle’s second annual collaborative charity benefit fashion show in the atrium at Pacific Place. Seattle Met will stage “red carpet” photos for everyone attending the event dressed to impress. Ticket holders also will enjoy cocktail receptions and raffle prizes, while they and the public will get to enjoy special events taking place in and around the stores and restaurants at Pacific Place before and after the runway show. The event is made possible, in part, by event sponsor Metropolitan Improvement District.

The runway show will give 250 seated ticket holders a close-up view of some of Seattle’s finest autumn clothing and accessories, while hundreds more will enjoy unobstructed views from the balconies above for free. The Roche Bobois lounge opens at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders on the second floor of Pacific Place, with a cocktail reception featuring fine wines from O Wines, Peroni beer, signature cocktails and appetizers, courtesy of Pacific Place restaurants: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Johnny Rockets, Mexico Cantina y Cocina, Pike Place Chowder and Thai Ginger. General admission ticket holders also will enjoy their own cocktail reception on the second floor of Pacific Place with wine, cocktails and appetizers.

At 7:30 p.m, Downtown Seattle will Rock the Runway with a major fashion show of 40-plus autumn looks from participating downtown retailers, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Barneys New York, Club Monaco, Momo, Mario’s, sandylew, The Finerie, Columbia Sportswear, Eileen Fisher, GUESS? and emilie SLOAN among others. In addition, Aveda is providing beauty products and Gary Manuel will style the models’ hair for the runway show.

This year’s event is sure to top last year’s inaugural show for at least one sizzling reason – deals! Five days of dining and shopping discounts follow the party beginning Wednesday, September 18th. Guests and visitors will enjoy savings of 10 to 30 percent off and free gifts with purchase at 40 retailers and restaurants including BCBGMAXAZRIA, Coach, Twist and Williams-Sonoma. Seattle Met, Pacific Place, and the Metropolitan Improvement District are extending an open invitation to celebrate the season with the return of the Emerald City’s premier collaborative benefit fashion show.

New this year, Downtown Seattle Rocks the Runway kicks off a city-wide, five-day shopping, dining and savings celebration, September 18-22. Downtown Seattle retailers and eateries continue the celebration all weekend with in-store events and specials including sizzling fashion discounts, gifts with purchase and prizes at participating merchants. Currently there are 40 participating retailers and restaurants signed on, with more to come. For details and updated information on all participating retailers and restaurants, go to http://www.seattlemet.com/runway.

Fashion show tickets for General Admission and VIP access are available for $75 and $125 respectively and may be purchased through the event web site, www.seattlemet.com/runway. General Admission ticket holders will receive seated access to the show, swag bags, cocktails and appetizers courtesy of Pacific Place restaurants.VIP ticket holders will receive premier seating for the show, deluxe swag bags, access to the Roche Bobois lounge and reception, and courtesy valet parking. In addition, hundreds more from the public will have the opportunity to witness the fashion show for free from the balconies above.

Runway Show Sponsors includes The Downtown Seattle Association’s Metropolitan Improvement District, Northwest Cadillac Dealers, Proximo Spirits, Roche Bobois, STAR 101.5, O Wines, Peroni, Aveda and Gary Manuel.

Spring 2014 Preview: Makeup Trends From Maybelline New York

Straight from backstage at the 2014 spring/Summer RTW Runway shows, Maybelline New York reports the latest beauty trends you’ll want to wear this spring

Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s Maybelline

Just days after completing its ninth season as the official cosmetics sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, Maybelline New York is sharing the latest trends – straight from the Spring/Summer 2014 runways. This season, the brand and its bevy of talented makeup and nail artists, collaborated with some of the industry’s most sought-after designers including DKNY, Mara Hoffman, Rachel Zoe, Tibi, Richard Chai, SUNO, Lacoste and Wes Gordon. The result? Show-stopping beauty looks that will grace the faces and nails of fashionable women everywhere come spring.

Orange lips at DKNY

SPRING 2014 BEAUTY TRENDS

Orange Lips and Tips

Bright, almost neon shades of orange will be the go-to hue for spring. Backstage at DKNY, Maybelline New York’s Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Electric Orange was applied to models’ lips, then blotted for a matte, almost stained finish. Brows were groomed and shaped using the brand’s Master Shape Brow Pencil. The rest of the face was left bare. “A flawless complexion is the perfect canvas for standout lips and clothes that steal the show,” said makeup artist Charlotte Willer.

The Look at DKNY

At SUNO, it was all about an electric pop of citrus on the nails. Models wore Maybelline New York’s Color Show Nail Lacquer in Orange Fix, a bright tangerine shade. Backstage at Mara Hoffman, the same vivid hue was used to create a spectrum design on models’ nails.

Vivids played a huge role in DKNY’s runway look. Neon Red was used to create a gorgeous statement lip

White Eyes

Backstage at Tibi, white eyes stole the show. Makeup artist Alice Lane used an angled shadow brush to draw Color Tattoo Cream Gel Shadow in Too Cool in a smooth, straight line across the upper lashline and out toward the temples. The shimmery white shade was also applied to the inner corners of the eyes, for an ethereal, fairy-esque look.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center names Director/Writer ANDREA ARNOLD as the 2013 FILMMAKER IN RESIDENCE during 51st New York Film Festival

THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER names Director/Writer ANDREA ARNOLD as the 2013 FILMMAKER IN RESIDENCE during THE 51ST NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL

Andrea Arnold

The Film Society of Lincoln Center (www.filmlinc.com) has named director/writer, Andrea Arnold, as the 2013 Filmmaker in Residence, to take place during the 51st New York Film Festival. The initiative is in partnership with luxury brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, to further the goals of filmmakers at an earlier stage in the creative process. Arnold will have the opportunity to focus on developing or refining new work, and participate in master classes, mentorships or cultural exchange and enrichment film programs with the Film Society of Lincoln members, the film community and the public.

“We are thrilled to announce Andrea Arnold as the 2013 Filmmaker in Residence during the 51st New York Film Festival.  Our partnership with Jaeger-LeCoultre on this cornerstone program fosters excellence in the filmmaking community, and reflects our shared belief in the universal power of film to inspire and engage the global community.” states Rose Kuo, Executive Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center

Andrea Arnold is an English director and writer who made her debut with two short films, MILK in 1998 and DOG in 2001. In 2005, Arnold won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for WASP and her first feature film, RED ROAD won the Jury Prize in Cannes in 2006 and also played during New Directors/New Films. Her 2009 film FISH TANK starring Kate Jarvis and Michael Fassbender, once again won the Jury Prize and in 2011, she directed an adaptation of Emily Bronte¹s Wuthering Heights. The film was shown at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Golden Osella for Best Cinematography.

The Filmmaker in Residence initiative also consists of Advisory Board members, announced in June, who will be participating. These include: Henry Bean, Brady Corbet, Charles Finch, Naomi Foner, Larry Gross, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Danny Huston, Tamara Jenkins, Ed Lachman, Bennett Miller, Matthew Modine, Ed Pressman, Ira Sachs, Paul Schrader and Marisa Tomei. Their involvement may include nominating potential candidates, mentoring the filmmaker once selected, panel participation during the 51st New York Film Festival and/or attending/hosting events in support of the initiative.

The Film Society and Jaeger-LeCoultre recently announced their multi-year partnership, which kicked off at the 40th Anniversary Chaplin Award Gala in April, honoring Barbra Streisand, and extending through the New York Film Festival as well as a series of events throughout the year, including the annual Film Comment Luncheon in January. The new partnership allows for both organizations to further support the film community, and support for the arts.

A major player in watchmaking history since 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre is the first Manufacture to have been established in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. It played a pioneering role by uniting the full range of technical and artistic professions under one roof and made an indelible imprint on the watchmaking development of the entire region. Guided by time-honored know-how and a constant quest for technical enhancements, the master-watchmakers, engineers and technicians craft each watch in harmony with the same passion. Each masterpiece, heir to 180 years of expertise, benefits from cutting-edge technologies while being crafted in harmony with the noblest traditions. Building on a vast heritage encompassing 1,231 calibres and 398 registered patents, Jaeger-LeCoultre remains the reference in high-end watchmaking.

Final Spring/Summer 2014 RTW Milan Fashion Week Released

Milan Fashion Week starts today, just as London Fashion Week comes to a close. Check out the final schedule of events below which run from Wednesday, September 18th to Monday, September 23rd.

Wednesday September 18th

9.30 am Paola Frani

10.30 am Angelo Marani

11.30 am Simonetta Ravizza

12.30 pm Dsquared2

2.00 pm Gucci

3.00 pm Luisa Beccaria

4.00 pm Fay

5.00 pm Alberta Ferreti

6.00 pm No. 21

7.00 pm Byblos Milano

Thursday September 19th

9.30 am Max Mara

10.30 am Blugirl

11.30 am Andrea Incontri

12.30 pm Fendi

2.00 pm Just Cavalli

3.00 pm Krizia

4.00 pm Costume National

5.00 pm Jo No Fui

6.00 pm Prada

6.00 pm Daniela Gregis

7.00 pm Ports 1961

8.00 pm Anteprima

8.45 pm Francesco Scognamiglio

Friday September 20th

9.30 am Blumarine

10.30 am Emporio Armani

11.30 am Antonio Marras

12.30 pm Sportmax

2.00 pm Etro

3.00 pm Iceberg

4.00 pm Les Copains

5.00 pm Tod’s

6.00 pm Trussardi

7.00 pm Aigner

8.00 pm Versace

Saturday September 21st

9.30 am Bottega Veneta

10.30 am Stella Jean

11.30 am Ermanno Svervino

12.30 pm Roberto Cavalli

2.00 pm Angelos Bratis

3.00 pm Jil Sander

4.00 pm Cividini

5.00 pm Gabriele Colangelo

6.00 pm Aquilano. Rimondi

7.00 pm Emilio Pucci

9.00 pm Moschino

9.30 pm Philip Plein

JustFab Announces Launch of New Flagship Store in Los Angeles

JustFab (www.justfab.com), known for its engaging and personalized online shopping experience, has announced the opening of a 3,000 square-foot flagship store located at the Glendale Galleria.  After redefining how women shop for fashion online, JustFab is once again at the forefront of innovation as the first fashion subscription e-commerce company to open a retail store. Located at 1126 Glendale Galleria in Glendale, CA, on the first level of the Glendale Galleria, the JustFab flagship store celebrated with a grand opening event hosted by Kimora Lee Simmons, the brand’s President and Creative Director, on Saturday, September 14 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The retail store is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pacific Time and Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pacific Time.

Launched in 2010 as a web-only fashion brand offering women’s footwear, JustFab has since expanded successfully into multiple international markets and into new product categories such as handbags, jewelry, denim and other accessories. Now, with over 33 million members worldwide through a portfolio of lifestyle fashion brands including JustFab (www.justfab.com), FabKids (www.fabkids.com), ShoeDazzle (www.shoedazzle.com), and Fabletics (www.fabletics.com), co-CEOs Adam Goldenberg and Don Ressler are taking the company into traditional retail, upending the typical growth strategy most brands follow.

“JustFab has reverse engineered e-commerce into traditional retail with the opening of its flagship store.  We have created the global leader in fashion subscription in just three short years and will now bring our customized shopping experience into physical stores to enable customers to touch and feel our products,” said Ressler. “JustFab is now an omni-channel brand and has proven its innovation in fashion, television and retail.”

“We’ve heard from our members that being able to see and try on products before they buy is still an important part of the shopping experience for them,” said Goldenberg. “With the JustFab flagship, we are giving current VIP members and new customers a new way to connect with the brand and to experience the JustFab world in person.”

JustFab’s retail boutique was designed to mirror the brand’s online shopping experience, with cohesive, trend-driven collections showcased against sleek white surfaces. Customers are able to shop curated product displays, with trend story videos and in-store personal stylists offering inspiration and fashion advice on how to wear the trends featured. Customers can now register at the boutique for exclusive VIP member pricing that was previously available online only. Casual shoppers can opt to purchase items at regular retail price.

JustFab has merged technology and fashion at its retail store to deliver an efficient and seamless shopping experience to all customers who walk through JustFab’s doors. The company’s product team custom-engineered a proprietary retail application that maximizes sales floor efficiency, allowing stylists to focus on providing superb customer service. Using the app’s floor activity toolsets, JustFab stylists are able to check inventory instantly or to send product requests from anywhere within the boutique on their iPad(®) mini devices, eliminating the need for stylists to physically check inventory or pull requested styles from the stockroom. The retail app also makes it easy for stylists to create wishlists for customers, or to get real-time status updates of customer requests.

JustFab continues to change the way women shop for fashion all over the world, giving members in the US, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Spain the celebrity treatment every month as they receive a new and customized selection of shoes, handbags, jewelry and denim. FabKids is a leading children’s apparel brand that offers busy parents a new way to keep growing kids in stylish, affordable and ready-to-play outfits. Devoted to pampering their clients with world-class service, ShoeDazzle offers “Daily Fix” deals and both exclusive ShoeDazzle-label and designer-brand styles. Launching in October 2013, Fabletics will offer high quality lifestyle athleticwear and accessories for today’s modern woman.

Gap Debuts “Back to Blue” Videos with Three-Screen Strategy

, Alexa Ray Joel, sings her version of father Billy Joel’s classic, “Just the Way You Are.”

Brand Returns to TV for the First Time in Four Years

Gap’s fall global marketing campaign – Back to Blue – continues today with the launch of two videos that reinforce the idea of getting back to what matters most—our truest selves. Grounded in the idea of expressing one’s authentic self, each spot features a contemporary musician, who for the first time is recording a song made famous years ago by their parent and making it their own. These raw, intimate renditions are modern takes on classic pieces and provide a rare glimpse into the soul and journey of each artist.

English musician, Dhani Harrison, performs “For You Blue,” a song written by his father, the late George Harrison. “For You Blue” was first recorded in 1969 and then released on The Beatles’ “Let it Be” album a year later.

“The entire Back to Blue campaign embodies what it means to be comfortable in your own skin. As a brand that is known for expressing itself through sight, sound and motion, we wanted to bring this idea to life through the voices of two individuals who are recognized for staying true to who they want to be,” said Seth Farbman, Gap’s Global Chief Marketing Officer. “To me, honest, open and heart-felt films like these are the future of video content. Anyone can relate to them because they’re real.”

Back to Blue is the broadest-reaching campaign in the company’s modern history, reflecting the dramatically changing media landscape. The Back to Blue spots will air in North America and globally in select markets in TV, cinema, digital, social, in-store, and taxi TV. In addition to TV, it celebrates the brand’s heritage through print, outdoor, direct, social, in-store and digital.

Illustrating her skills as a pianist, American singer and songwriter, Alexa Ray Joel, sings her version of father Billy Joel’s classic, “Just the Way You Are.” In 1979, the iconic melody won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Expressing his love for the blues, English musician, Dhani Harrison, performs “For You Blue,” a song written by his father, the late George Harrison. “For You Blue” was first recorded in 1969 and then released on The Beatles’ “Let it Be” album a year later.

Directed by Danny Clinch, who is well-known for bringing out the best in musicians, both films are shot in a single, unedited take. Both Dhani Harrison and Alexa Ray Joel selected the songs themselves and worked extensively on their renditions ahead of time, recording them live on a simple studio set. Personal touches like Alexa wearing her father’s ring and playing on the exact same type of piano used to record the original version of “Just the Way You Are,” add to the authenticity of the films and showcase how going back to your roots helps define who you are.

The entire “Just the Way You Are” and “For You Blue” tracks are available for download now on iTunes. All proceeds of the “For You Blue” track by Dhani Harrison will go to George Harrison’s Material World Foundation, which is currently focused on helping create awareness for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and its mission to cure spinal cord injury.

BELLA INTRODUCES THE LINX: The Serve & Store LINKABLE SLOW COOKER SYSTEM

Cook, Serve, Expand, Stack and Store

BELLA, the stylish and innovative brand of housewares and entertaining products recognized for their utility, design and ability to enhance consumers’ everyday lifestyle, is expanding their line of products with the introduction of the BELLA LINX Slow Cooker System, which offers consumers the unique capability to cook, serve, stack and store effortlessly and conveniently.

Bella LINX Serve & Store Linkable Slow Cooker System. (PRNewsFoto/Sensio Inc.)

The BELLA LINX Serve & Store Slow Cookers feature the following functions:

—  Linkable: Link up to six individual units using one power source for ultimate flexibility in entertaining. This will make the most use of the limited number of outlets, especially during the holidays!

—  Stackable: Units can stack on top of each other, making it easier to store or transport.

—  Flexible: Each unit comes with individual temperature controls, allowing for flexibility in how you cook or serve. Each unit also has a lid rest and a spoon notch.

—  Elegant and Functional: Beautifully designed units work well in any kitchen or dining room decor, while providing full functionality  – making you look good on all fronts! Available in red, copper and stainless steel.

As a result, the BELLA LINX Stackable Slow Cookers are the perfect solution for entertainers of all kind: at home or professional, allowing them to cook, serve, expand, stack and store with ease.

“We’re introducing the LINX to make entertaining both easy and fun, and not something to dread. With its many versatile features, LINX does just that. We think the kitchen should be fun, and with BELLA, it can be!” said Gokce Sezgin, Director of Marketing at Sensio Inc.

Available at Macy’s, JCPenney, and HSN nationwide starting in the middle of October, the BELLA LINX Serve and Store Slow Cooker retails for $79.99 for a set of three, $49.99 for a set of two and $29.99 for a single unit.

To learn more and watch a video on how LINX works, go to www.bellaappliances.com/linx

THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER announces HBO® On Cinema conversation with James Gray

Also announces 2013 HBO® Directors Dialogues Series with Richard Curtis, Paul Greengrass, Agnieszka Holland and Frederick Wiseman at the 2013 NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL

HBO On Cinema conversations, HBO Directors Dialogues Series, Emerging Artists and 2013 NYFF Shorts

Joanna Hogg (EXHIBITION) and Fernando Eimbcke (CLUB SANDWICH) have been selected as NYFF’s Emerging Artists

2013 NYFF Shorts Selections also announced

The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) announced its 2013 NYFF HBO® Directors Dialogues participants will be Richard Curtis, Paul Greengrass, Agnieszka Holland and Frederick Wiseman and the popular HBO® On Cinema conversation will feature James Gray. FSLC also announced the selection of Joanna Hogg and Fernando Eimbcke as the two filmmakers whose work will be screened and celebrated as NYFF’s Emerging Artists this year, as well as the selections for NYFF’s Shorts Programs.

NYFF previously announced Paul Greengrass’s CAPTAIN PHILLIPS as its Opening Night Gala selection, Ben Stiller’s THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY as its Centerpiece Gala selection, Spike Jonze’s HER as the Closing Night Gala selection as well as the Main Slate Official Selections. The NYFF Tribute Galas honoring Cate Blanchett and Ralph Fiennes have also been announced as well as programs spotlighting documentaries and film restorations, as well as Views From the Avant-Garde.

The fifth edition of NYFF’s annual master class, HBO® On Cinema, will feature James Gray (THE IMMIGRANT) speaking to NYFF Director of Programming and Selection Committee Chair, Kent Jones on Saturday, October 12 about his cinematic influences. Film clips will also be shown, spotlighting filmmakers and films that have inspired him, and continue to today.

NYFF master class HBO On Cinema will feature James Gray

The popular HBO® Directors Dialogues return to the New York Film Festival with four diverse filmmakers, paired with a journalist or Selection Committee member as they discuss their careers, views on their own approach to making movies as well as the current state of the art of filmmaking. This year’s lineup will feature Paul Greengrass (CAPTAIN PHILLIPS) on Saturday, September 28; Frederick Wiseman (AT BERKELEY) on Sunday, September 29; Richard Curtis (ABOUT TIME) on Wednesday, October 2; and Agnieszka Holland (BURNING BUSH) on Saturday, October 5.

Co-Presented with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), NYFF’s Emerging Artists is the next step in FSLC and RBC’s combined efforts to promote and encourage the work of promising filmmakers by providing a spotlight on two enormously talented filmmakers, Fernando Eimbcke from Mexico and Joanna Hogg from England.

Eimbcke’s comedy CLUB SANDWICH (2013) deals with the fraught territory of puberty and separation anxiety as it follows the experiences of a teenage boy taking his first tentative (and furtive) steps into the uncharted waters of sex. NYFF will also screen Eimbcke’s prior two films, DUCK SEASON (2004), which screened previously at New Directors/New Films, and LAKE TAHOE (2008).

Hogg’s drama EXHIBITION (2013) is an intimate look at two married middle-aged artists that live and work in their unusual London home, at once labyrinth, battleground and refuge. Hogg’s films UNRELATED (2007) and ARCHIPELAGO (2010), both starring Tom Hiddleston will also be presented.

NYFF also announced today the films and filmmakers selected for this year’s Shorts Programs (4 in total). The selections are highlighted by films directed by returning NYFF alumni, including Miguel Gomes’s REDEMPTION (TABU, NYFF 2012) and João Pedro Rodrigues’s THE KING’S BODY (TO DIE LIKE A MAN, NYFF 2009), as well as Lav Diaz, whose short film PROLOGUE TO THE GREAT DESAPARECIDO will join his feature, NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY in the NYFF lineup. Nicolas Saada’s AUJOURD’HUI stars Academy Award® nominee Bérenice Béjo from THE ARTIST (NYFF 2011) and includes an appearance by documentary filmmaking legend (with frequent NYFF appearances to his credit) Frederick Wiseman.

Additional notable directors with films in the Shorts Programs include Michael Almereyda (HAMLET, NADJA) with his short, THE MAN WHO CAME OUT ONLY AT NIGHT; Damien Chazelle (GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH) with his film, WHIPLASH; and David Kestin, who has two films set to be screened (THE AIR MATTRESS and OPEN HOUSE).

The 17-day New York Film Festival highlights the best in world cinema, featuring top films from celebrated filmmakers as well as fresh new talent. The selection committee, chaired by Jones also includes: Dennis Lim, FSLC Director of Cinematheque Programming; Marian Masone, FSLC Associate Director of Programming; Gavin Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Film Comment; and Amy Taubin, Contributing Editor, Film Comment and Sight & Sound.

General Public tickets are now available. VIP Passes for the New York Film Festival are on sale now. For more information about becoming a Film Society Member visit Filmlinc.com/membership. More ticket information for the New York Film Festival will be available on www.Filmlinc.com/NYFF.

Director Paul Greengrass

HBO® DIRECTOR’S DIALOGUES

Paul Greengrass

With films like BLOODY SUNDAY, UNITED ’93 and the new CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, Paul Greengrass has established himself as one of the masters of reality-based cinematic fiction. With THE BOURNE SUPREMACY and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, he brought the immediacy of those films to the suspense genre. We’ll discuss the fine points of the geopolitical thriller, and the art of bringing history to life on the screen.

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman is not just one of our greatest documentary filmmakers, he’s one of our greatest filmmakers, period. From his 1967 debut TITICUT FOLLIES to the present, Wiseman has taken his camera into Metropolitan Hospital in New York, a Benedictine monastery in Michigan, Madison Square Garden, the Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris, and the University of California at Berkeley among many other places and institutions, and fashioned vast cinematic frescoes of the ways we live, die, work, grieve, and create.

Agnieszka Holland

Agnieszka Holland

Agnieszka Holland has a career like no one else’s. She studied cinema in Czechoslovakia in the late 60s and was imprisoned for six weeks for her participation in the student uprising that followed the Soviet invasion after Prague Spring (dramatized in her extraordinary mini-series BURNING BUSH, showing in this year’s NYFF). She began working for Krzysztof Zanussi and Andrzéj Wajda, and she has slowly built an extraordinary body of work, including EUROPA EUROPA and OLIVIER, OLIVIER, which opened the 1992 NYFF; her stunning 1993 adaptation of THE SECRET GARDEN; the Oscar-nominated In Darkness (2012); and numerous episodes of some of the best of episodic television, including “The Wire” and “The Killing.”

TV Legend Valerie Harper, Elliott Gould and other luminaries to join Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s “Bring on the Change”

Event to be hosted at home of producer Marta Kauffman and composer Michael Skloff on Sunday, September 29, 2013

Actress and lung cancer advocate Valerie Harper and her husband Tony Cacciotti, actor Elliott Gould, and leaders in entertainment, politics, business and medicine will come together at the Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s (LCFA) “Lung Cancer – Bring on the Change!” event on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 5 PM – 7 PM. The evening is hosted by producer Marta Kauffman and composer Michael Skloff in their Hancock Park home. Ms. Harper, who is currently fighting lung cancer that has occurred in the lining of her brain, is the special guest speaker. The evening is designed to bring attention to and raise funding for lung cancer, the USA’s number one cancer killer for both men and women.

LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION OF AMERICA: LCFA Day at the Races 2013 with Kim Norris, Valerie Harper and Beth Stern. Photo credit Semantha Norris. (PRNewsFoto/Lung Cancer Foundation of America)

The LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (LCFA)  http://www.lcfamerica.org was established by two lung cancer survivors and a lung cancer widow. Although their backgrounds varied, they came to the same realization – the poor survival rate for lung cancer is a direct result of the lack of funding for lung cancer research. Working with many of the top lung cancer researchers and clinicians in the country, they have seen these experts attempt to diligently unlock the secrets unique to lung cancer. They have also witnessed the inordinate amount of time researchers spend trying to secure funding for the research, which distracts them from their primary research function. The abysmal state of funding also discourages new lung cancer researchers who, instead, gravitate to well-funded programs, leaving a potential gaping hole in future research programs. LCFA’s mission is the dramatic improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through the funding of transformative science, with the ultimate goal of curing the disease.  To accomplish this, LCFA will work to raise both the funds and the national profile of lung cancer in order to substantially increase support of innovative and groundbreaking research efforts.

Logo, tag line and web address for the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. (PRNewsFoto/Lung Cancer Foundation of America)

“It means so much to Tony and me to be able to support LCFA in its efforts to raise awareness and research funding for lung cancer. I’m still here, living, laughing, loving, dancing because of lung cancer research — but the only way I can be here in six months or six years is through new treatment options, or hopefully a cure,” said Ms. Harper.

SEIKI Brings Back Classic Retro Style with Its Retro Design High Definition Televison Model

New Colorful TV Concept Offers Unique Combination of Retro Looks and Full HD Experience

In time for holiday shoppers looking to add some vintage style to their kid’s playroom, college dorm room or even the kitchen, SEIKI Digital, Inc. (www.SEIKI.com), introduces the 22-inch Retro Design HDTV (SE22FR01), a new colorful nostalgic HDTV model. SEIKI (pronounced “SAY-key”) represents a new way of thinking in consumer electronics and offers a straightforward, reliable digital entertainment experience that is affordably priced and backed by the industry’s most comprehensive customer support.

SEIKI Retro Design HDTV in Retro Red. New colorful TV concept offers unique combination of retro looks and Full HD experience. (PRNewsFoto/SEIKI Digital, Inc.)

Available in multiple retro colors – Retro Red, Mid-century Yellow, Electric Blue, Doo-wop Purple, and Cadillac Pink – the eye-catching Retro Design HDTV is equipped with throwback power and volume dials, but adds all the modern features of today’s HDTVs, including Full HD 1080p resolution on a 21.5-inch diagonal LED panel, 60Hz panel refresh rate, HDMI, component/composite, and VGA ports, and a remote control. Additionally, buyers will be surprised to hear that the model features a built-in subwoofer for an amazing sound experience.

“We affectionately call the SEIKI Retro Design HDTV ‘the showstopper’ because of the amount of attention it has already garnered at tradeshows and retail events,” said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president, Tongfang Global, Inc. for SEIKI Digital brand. “The Retro Design HDTV stands alone in the TV market today with its brilliant design. It’s a departure from other TVs on the market, but reflects SEIKI brand statement of ‘simply brilliant’ and promise of delivering straightforward technology that makes lives less complicated.”

The Retro Design HDTV will be first available in Retro Red color through select national retailers including www.Amazon.com, Fred Meyer stores, and other retailers at an MSRP of $329. For all its Retro Design HDTV models, SEIKI offers the industry’s first one-year, no-nonsense, replacement warranty through its U.S.-based technical support.

SEIKI products are available at select authorized national in-store and online retailers. For more information about SEIKI and its complete list of North American retail partners, please visit www.SEIKI.com

Carl F. Bucherer Launches New ScubaTec Model for Holiday 2013

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec: Accuracy Taken to New Depths

Carl F. Bucherer presents the newest member of the Patravi family of fine watchpieces for holiday 2013: the distinctive Patravi ScubaTec Diver Watch, which is built extremely robust and guarantees perfect readability deep under water and above the waves. The oceans’ infinite depths stir a fascination and a love of adventure within many of us; and with the Patravi ScubaTec on your wrist, nothing stands between you and your conquest of the ocean’s depths.

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec

The name recognizes the pioneering achievements of the company’s founder of the same name, Carl Friedrich Bucherer. Carl F. Bucherer, registered as Bucherer Montres S.A., is an independent company with over 95 years competency in the production of luxury watches. The Manufacture brand stands for uncompromising quality and aesthetical products with stylish design and combines the finest watch making craftsmanship with the highest jewelry competency.

Equipped for Exploring.

Precision and functionality are perfectly combined in this sporty timepiece. Integrated into the 44.6mm stainless steel case is the CFB 1950.1 automatic caliber, the accuracy of which is certified by a C.O.S.C. chronometer certificate. To ensure safety in measuring the duration of a dive, the bezel of the Patravi ScubaTec can only be rotated clockwise, so that the diver’s safety is guaranteed in the event of any accidental manipulation. The generously proportioned dial of the three-hand watch guarantees fast and accurate readability. Even in murky waters, the diver will still be able to tell the time, because the hands and markers are coated with Super-LumiNova® material that glows light blue in the dark. The black dial is well protected by a sapphire crystal almost 4mm thick. In addition, a helium valve ensures that, when the diver is descending and ascending in the diving bell, the gas escapes automatically so that the case will not be damaged.

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec

Distinctive Exterior.

The distinctive design of the Patravi ScubaTec was inspired by its functionality as a diver’s watch. Each detail is symbolic of the sea, from the glowing blue markers to the marking on the first quarter of the bezel and the notch of the same color on the crown. An extraordinary design detail is to be found on the back of the timepiece, where two batoid rays are depicted in relief with a 3D effect. The bracelet of shiny and matte stainless steel creates a fascinating interplay of light and shadow, recalling the shimmering surface of the sea. The unique combination of steel and two ceramic colors on the bezel is set against a background in a sporty ceramic blue shade that has been exclusively created for Carl F. Bucherer. The integrated bracelet extension makes the length of the bracelet individually adjustable, making the Patravi ScubaTec suitable for wearing over a diving suit as well as for everyday use. The Patravi ScubaTec guarantees a stylish look whether you are diving, travelling, or wearing business attire.

Reference number: 00.10632.23.33.21

Movement: automatic, CFB 1950.1 caliber, chronometer, diameter 26.2mm, height 4.6 or 4.8mm, 25 or 26 jewels, power reserve 38 hours

Functions: date, hours, minutes, seconds

Case: stainless steel, steel/ceramic bezel, automatic helium valve, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, water-resistant to 500m (50 atm), diameter 44.6mm, height 13.45mm

Strap: stainless steel, diving clasp stainless steel

Variants 00.10632.23.33.01 with rubber strap

The Bucherer Group celebrates its 125th-year jubilee in 2013 and is now owned by the third generation of the family and is currently headed by Jörg G. Bucherer. For additional information on the Patravi ScubaTec Diver Watch or where-to-buy information, please log on to: www.carl-f-bucherer.com

2013 McGraw Prize in Education Winners Named; Honorees Embody This Year’s Theme, Helping the Next Generation Secure a College Degree

McGraw Hill Financial to Host Twitter Chat with 2013 Winners on Thursday, Sept. 19

Harold (Terry) McGraw III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of McGraw Hill Financial, today announced the winners of the 2013 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education (the Prize). Honorees are chosen by a distinguished, independent board of judges from the education community.  These winners were selected for their significant contributions to the task of increasing the flow of students from disadvantaged backgrounds into postsecondary education. Each winner will be presented with a $50,000 prize during the gala awards ceremony on Sept. 24, 2013, to be held in the New York Public Library. (Additional information on the 2013 winners can be found here: http://www.mhfi.com/about/mcgraw-prize/winners.)

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Prize annually recognizes outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to education innovation and was established in 1988 to honor the late Harold W. McGraw, Jr.’s lifelong commitment to education, and to mark the Company’s 100th anniversary.  Former Prize recipients include leaders in community-based education, such as Harlem Children’s Zone Founder Geoffrey Canada; business leaders, including retired Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Norman Augustine; journalists such as John Merrow of “PBS Newshour;” classroom teachers like Reynauld Smith of Washington, D.C.; and other innovators, including Teach for America Founder Wendy Kopp.

This year’s Prize, which is in its 26th year, honors those who have made significant strides in the fight to make a college education an achievable dream for the next generation:

— Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin , founders of The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) Foundation, a national network of public charter schools that has successfully prepared students from low-income neighborhoods to go to college;

— Deborah Bial , founder and president of The Posse Foundation, a nonprofit that identifies and recruits thousands of low-income and minority public high school students across the nation and sends them in “posses,” or mutually supportive teams, to selective colleges and universities; and

— Shirley Reed , PhD, founder and president of South Texas Community College, a community college located in McAllen, Texas, on the Mexican border that has grown from 1,000 to 30,000 mostly Hispanic students since 1994.  Dr. Reed created a highly successful system of Dual Enrollment Programs in South Texas community high schools.

“The Prize honors those who have earned the moniker of education innovators,” said Mr. McGraw. “This year’s recipients embody extraordinary achievement in American higher education. These leaders have devoted themselves to helping the next generation to gain access to college, to persist in their studies and to emerge with college degrees.

In addition, McGraw Hill Financial will host a discussion of this year’s theme with education leaders and several of the 2013 recipients during a Twitter Chat on Thursday, Sept. 19, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.  Participants will discuss the importance of a college degree in today’s economy and the impact of college readiness and completion on both individuals and communities as a whole. The following hashtag will be used for the discussion and for live tweets from the awards ceremony:  #MHPrize.

“At a time when other countries have passed America in the race of educational attainment and when 90 percent of today’s fastest-growing jobs require postsecondary education, we must regain our global leadership in the proportion of our young people who gain access to – and succeed in – higher education. I am delighted that the 2013 McGraw Prize in Education winners have distinguished themselves in this cause.” adds Mr. McGraw.

VARIETY And WOMEN IN FILM Celebrate Television’s Biggest Weekend And The Female 2013 Primetime Emmy Nominees With Pre-Emmy Party Presented By Yoplait® Greek

EMMY’S HOTTEST PRE-EVENT PRESENTED BY YOPLAIT® GREEK AND SPONSORED BY CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA, GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS AND SHEILA G’S THE ORIGINAL BROWNIE BRITTLE

VARIETY and WOMEN IN FILM will hold their annual Pre-Emmy Celebration, Friday, September 20, toasting the 2013 female primetime Emmy nominees. Presented by Yoplait® Greek and sponsored by CIROC Vodka, Gallo Family Vineyards and Sheila G’s The Original Brownie Brittle, the pre-Emmy Awards bash is sure to once again be one of the entertainment industry’s most highly-anticipated events of the weekend.

Women In Film (WIF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communication and media industries. WIF’s fundamental belief is that entertainment created by and for women should represent 50% of all content worldwide, in sync with the voice of the population itself.  WIF’s mandate is to ensure gender parity for women in management positions as well as in front of and behind the camera, and to preserve the legacies of all women within the media industries.  Founded in 1973, WIF and its Women In Film Foundation provide for members camaraderie, networking opportunities, educational programs, scholarships, grants, film finishing funds, access to employment opportunities and mentorships, as well as enabling members who exhibit advanced and innovative skills numerous practical services, as well as participation in the organization’s film and television shadowing programs and its award-winning PSA program. For more information visit www.wif.org

Variety and www.Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of the entertainment business with a technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, www.Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.

Prior to the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday, September 22, the exclusive soiree will take place at Scarpetta at Montage Beverly Hills. Variety and Women In Film is promising an evening to remember, featuring TV’s brightest talent and network and studio executives who will come to fete this year’s incredible female honorees.

This year’s event will feature a mid-century modern aesthetic and delectable cuisine from renowned Scarpetta chef Scott Conant; presenting sponsor, Yoplait® Greek, will delight guests with their delicious new Greek Yogurt in a variety of different flavors and will feature unique guest interactions centered around Breast Cancer Awareness Month; sponsor Gallo Family Vineyards will feature their family of wine varietals and invite guests to celebrate their families in TV by creating custom family crests at www.CrestCreator.com; guests will also be treated to a sampling of one-of-a-kind desserts featuring Sheila G’s The Original Brownie Brittle; CIROC Vodka will provide specialty cocktails while encouraging guests to celebrate responsibly.

Variety will spotlight the 65th annual Emmy Awards and Nominees with extensive in-book and online coverage leading up to the event and awards telecast.

“We are thrilled to once again join Women in Film in celebrating all of the outstanding female Emmy nominees,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Publisher, Variety. “We continue to support their various programs throughout the year and are honored to continue our partnership on this highly-anticipated annual event.”

The event’s Host Committee consists of primetime Emmy nominees including: Alec Baldwin, Julie Bowen, Connie Britton, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Jimmy Kimmel, Laura Linney, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Alfre Woodard. Additional committee members include television executives and producers Orly Adelson, Sarah Barnett, Mark Burnett, Jennifer Caserta, Charlie Collier, Roma Downey, Nancy Dubuc, Danica Krislovich, John Landgraf, Christopher Lloyd, Molly McNearney, Steve Mosko, Sue Naegle, David Nevins, Gary Newman, Jennifer Nicholson-Salke, Donna Pennestri, Abbe Raven, Ted Sarandos, Robert B. Sharenow, Nina Tassler, Dana Walden and Matt Weiner.

“We are delighted to once again co-host our annual Emmy event with Variety,” said WIF Television & Media Chair, Danica Krislovich.  “Variety has been so consistently supportive of Women In Film, helping us shine a spotlight on WIF TV & Media initiatives that have proven enormously productive in our community, like the series pitch and shadowing programs that allow aspiring producers and directors exclusive opportunities to learn their craft firsthand by observing professionals at work.”

Located in the vibrant epicenter of Los Angeles, Montage Beverly Hills is ideally situated for shopping and dining among Rodeo Drive’s storied collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. The hotel features 201 well-appointed guestrooms, including 55 suites as well as 20 private Residences. Spa Montage features 20,000 square feet of private relaxation lounges, a co-ed mineral pool and 17tranquil treatment rooms and is home to the flagship full-service Kim Vo Salon. Italian cuisine is impeccably served at celebrity Chef Scott Conant’s culinary gem, Scarpetta. Tucked discreetly above Scarpetta, £10 welcomes true connoisseurs to the lounge specializing in the world’s most precious whisky, The Macallan Single Malt. With their commitment to sustainability, Montage Beverly Hills was the first hotel and Residences to receive Gold LEED certification in Southern California. (For information and reservations, please contact Montage Beverly Hills at (310) 860-7800 or visit www.montagebeverlyhills.com.)

L’Occitane Introduces the New “Immortelle” Divine Collection

CORSICAN IMMORTELLE FLOWER effectiveness AT THE HEART OF CELLS

With time, skin ages irreparably. The matrices of cellular DNA are degraded, the skin loses its capacity of regeneration and the signs of aging become more pronounced: dehydration, deep wrinkles, loss of density, firmness and radiance, and uneven skin tone. The L’OCCITANE Laboratories are true pioneers in the field of natural beauty care. In 2009, L’OCCITANE Research set up a cosmetogenomics program aimed at proving the effectiveness of its active ingredients, reaching as far as the heart of skin cells*.

L’occitane ‘immortelle’ Divine Extract

Truly the “Golden Ticket” in anti-aging skincare…This month L’Occitane will introduce 4 NEW anti-aging products. Each advanced formula combines the unique anti-aging properties of the everlasting Immortelle flowers with the boosted effectiveness of 7 plant-derived active ingredients. IMMORTELLE ( its Latin name, Helichrysum, means golden sun), is grown on the island of Corsica is an extraordinary flower that never fades, even once picked. In 2004, with the aim of guaranteeing the traceability of this flower, L’OCCITANE set up an organic cultivation program for immortelle in Corsica. Launched hand in hand with local growers, this project is now bearing fruit. The Corsican maquis has been preserved, 50 hectares of immortelle have been planted, and over 3 billion immortelle flowers are harvested every year for L’OCCITANE.

A plant-based ACTIVE INGREDIENT WITH DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVENESS L’OCCITANE has already revealed and patented the exceptional anti-aging properties of organic immortelle from Corsica – the only variety in the world that contains the effective high concentration of neryl acetate (anti-aging molecule). But this legendary flower still has many secrets to reveal in a new formulated compound, which L’OCCITANE protects… in a 5th secret and proprietary patent.

Olivia Wilde Joins Avon as the New Face of Today. Tomorrow. Always. Fragrances

Actress and activist Olivia Wilde at the Avon Forever ad shoot for the Today. Tomorrow. Always. fragrance collection

Beginning this fall in the U.S., actress  and activist Olivia Wilde will serve as the face of Avon’s beloved “Today. Tomorrow. Always.” trio of fragrances. An acknowledged icon of modern beauty, Wilde’s enduring appeal perfectly complements this timeless fragrance series. First launched in 2004, Today. Tomorrow. Always. has become a set of Avon classics that evokes strong feelings of true love. As the brand approaches a decade, Wilde’s timeless allure makes her the ideal face of this classic, yet modern collection.

Forever from Avon’s Today. Tomorrow. Always. fragrance collection

As an actress and activist, Olivia Wilde effortlessly transitions from sharing the screen with renowned actors to working alongside devoted doctors and teachers in Haitian refugee camps. Wilde has most recently graced the big screen in Joe Swanberg’s “Drinking Buddies.” This fall, Wilde will be seen in Ron Howard’s “Rush” and Spike Jonze’s “Her.” In addition to her film projects, Wilde played a lead role in the most watched television program in the world, “House.” Her activist work has also led her to participate in several high-profile documentary projects, including the PBS docu-series “Half the Sky” inspired by the Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn book of the same name.

“I am honored to be partnering with Avon as the face of the Today. Tomorrow. Always. fragrances,” explained Wilde. “The collection is made up of fragrances that are true classics, yet modern and fresh at the same time.”

Madonna Announces secretprojectrevolution, An Art For Freedom Project, In Partnership With VICE Media And BitTorrent

Short film secretprojectrevolution, co-directed by Madonna and Steven Klein, to launch September 24

Film launches Art For Freedom (www.artforfreedom.com) – a global initiative led by Madonna to further freedom of expression and protest persecution

Madonna’s secretprojectrevolution, the 17-minute film she co-directed with Steven Klein, will be unveiled on September 24th, 2013. The film launches Art For Freedom, an online global initiative to further freedom of expression, created by Madonna, curated by VICE, and distributed by BitTorrent.

Still from secretprojectrevolution, a short film co-directed by Madonna and Steven Klein. (PRNewsFoto/VICE Media)

“My goal is to show by the example of secretprojectrevolution my creative commitment to inspire change in the world through artistic expression.  I hope my film and other submissions to Art For Freedom will be a call-to-action and give people a place to voice their own creative expression to help fight oppression, intolerance and complacency,” commented Madonna.

Art For Freedom is a global digital initiative, led by Madonna, designed to fuel free speech — to respond, address and protest persecution around the world. It is an online public art project encouraging the world to express their personal meaning of freedom and revolution, in the form of video, music, poetry, and photography. Public submissions will become part of the Art For Freedom platform: contributors can join the project by uploading original artwork or tagging original posts #artforfreedom.

Art For Freedom launches with the secretprojectrevolution film distributed as a BitTorrent Bundle. The film, plus bonus content, is available to the public for free download for beginning September 24 at 2pm EDT. Anyone can download and unlock the secretprojectrevolution Bundle (www.bundles.bittorrent.com/madonna-revolution/) to receive the film, plus bonus content, for free.

The BitTorrent Bundle  (www.bundles.bittorrent.com)  is an Alpha project, made with and for the web’s creative community. Our mission is to help artists connect directly with fans, inside the content they share. Each BitTorrent Bundle, like this one, created in partnership with Madonna and VICE, allows artists to distribute content to 170 million BitTorrent users. And each Bundle comes with a key. Fans can unlock artist content with an email address, or a donation. The idea is to make each song a storefront; and each file more valuable, each time it’s shared. Content creators interested in publishing their own BitTorrent Bundle can register for the alpha here: http://bundles.bittorrent.com/publish

The BitTorrent Bundle is a powerful new media format that’s built to move freely across the Internet. It is designed to hold any file type, and any file size. And it’s designed to encourage and empower free expression, beyond the Internet’s walled gardens.

Fans who download the secretprojectrevolution Bundle will instantly receive stills from the film and three HD film trailers. Those who submit their email will unlock access to the Revolution film in both HD and 2K Digital Cinema resolution, an exclusive HD and 2K Digital Cinema interview with Madonna conducted by Eddy Moretti, VICE’s Chief Creative Officer, as well as a special handwritten message from Madonna.

“This film operates on many levels. It examines our private prisons. It questions what we do, how we do it, and how we treat others. It questions our governments, and our collective thought patterns. Think about it – the power of art can lead to peace,” commented Steven Klein.

“Madonna is making a bold move, putting herself out there to support those suffering under repressive regimes around the world. Art For Freedom comes from a place of real empathy and emotion. It’s a reflection of a world in crisis by an artist who has decided that apathy is not an option. In one discussion, Madonna told me that she wanted to start a ‘revolution of love.’ How can you argue with that?” commented Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer, VICE Media.

“BitTorrent and VICE are both innovative and forward thinking which is why we chose to partner with them on the launch of ‘Art for Freedom’ platform and the film “secretprojectrevolution,” commented Guy Oseary, Madonna’s longtime manager.

“The Internet drives creativity, democratizes information, and allows people to connect with one another“, shared Shahi Ghanem, Chief Strategy Officer for BitTorrent, Inc. “The new BitTorrent Bundle format captures this ideal by giving artists and publishers an entirely new, people-driven distribution tool that is limitless in quality and versatility – enabling them to connect with fans however and wherever they want. Using the Bundle format to help an iconic artist like Madonna share expression freely with the world is a perfect showcase for the technology and we’re thrilled to support her efforts.”

VICE is a global youth media company, and the industry leader in producing and distributing the best online video content in the world. Launched in 1994 as a punk magazine, VICE has expanded into a multimedia brand, including an international network of digital channels; a television & feature film production studio; a monthly magazine; a record label; and a book-publishing division. In 2013, VICE launched a news-magazine series on HBO titled ‘VICE.’ The Emmy nominated series is commissioned for a second season, scheduled for 2014. VICE’s digital channels include www.VICE.com, the brand’s digital flagship; Noisey, dedicated to music discovery; The Creators Project, focusing on arts and creativity; Motherboard, covering cultural happenings in technology; THUMP, concentrating on global dance and electronic music; and Fightland, dedicated to the culture of MMA.

World famous photographers Bruce Weber and David Bailey showcase the Nokia Lumia 1020 with captivating images of Harlem

Two of the world’s greatest photographers capture the spirit of famous New York community in unique collaboration

Behind the scenes image of the Bruce Weber and David Bailey Nokia Lumia 1020 Shoot; in Harlem; New York. Images taken on a Nokia Lumia 1020

With the Nokia Lumia 1020, “you’ve got it”. That’s the verdict of David Bailey and Bruce Weber, two of the world’s best-known photographers, who used the 41 megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 in a unique collaboration to capture the spirit and soul of Harlem, New York. Weber and Bailey spent 24 hours in Harlem in July on a quest to capture the heart and soul of New York’s vibrant community. It was the first time the life-long friends had worked together on a project.

Behind the scenes image of the Bruce Weber and David Bailey (above) Nokia Lumia 1020 Shoot; in Harlem; New York. Images taken on a Nokia Lumia 1020

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world.