Olivia Munn And Jason Segel To Host Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards

David Hill and Reginald Hudlin Announces First Slate Of Presenters And Performers For 88th Oscars®

Actors Olivia Munn and Jason Segel will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 13, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. They will present 11 awards to 33 individual recipients and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers during the evening.

“The Sci-Tech Awards Presentation is one of our special events during Oscar® season, and we’re thrilled to have Olivia and Jason as this year’s hosts,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “Their humor and charm will be terrific complements to the brilliance of our colleagues and their outstanding scientific and technical achievements.”

Munn’s feature film credits include “Ride Along 2,” now in theaters, as well as “Mortdecai,” “Deliver Us from Evil” and “Magic Mike.” She also starred in the critically acclaimed series “The Newsroom” for three seasons. Munn will appear as Psylocke in the upcoming X-Men sequel “X-Men: Apocalypse.”

Segel currently stars in James Ponsoldt’s dramatic biopic, “The End of the Tour,” in which he plays David Foster Wallace. His other film credits include “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (writer), “The Muppets” (writer, producer), “Get Him to the Greek” (writer, co-producer), “I Love You, Man” and “Knocked Up.” On television, Segel starred in “How I Met Your Mother” and “Freaks and Geeks.” Additionally, Segel is an author for a children’s middle-grade fiction series titled “Nightmares!”

Portions of the Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation will be included in the Oscar telecast. Popular Mechanics is a proud supporter of the Scientific and Technical Awards.

Oscars® producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin also announced the first slate of presenters for the 88th Oscars telecast. The Oscars, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live Oscar® Sunday, February 28, on ABC.

The presenters and performers, including past Oscar winners and nominees, are: Benicio Del Toro, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Hart, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Charlize Theron, Jacob Tremblay, The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams

“Each of these artists brings a wonderfully distinctive element to the Oscars stage,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Together they represent the many thrilling ways stories can be shared about the human experience, and we’re honored they will be part of the celebration.”

The House of Emanuel Ungaro Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With the Launch of a new feminine fragrance, La Diva

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand the House of Emanuel Ungaro, the Maison hosted a stellar group of celebrities and press from the fashion world (in town for the Spring 2016 Paris Haute Couture shows) to celebrate the launch of its new perfume “La Diva” at the famous Petit Palais (at Versailles) in Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Atmosphere at the Launch party of the New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/[SOURCE CREDIT for Emanuel Ungaro)

Fausto Puglisi, the Creative Director of the House, along with its President, Asim Abdullah, welcomed 600 guests to a party, with entertainment including a exhibition of the brand in images, from haute couture to prêt-à-porter, choreographed and created by Ali Mahdavi to an original score created by Monarchy.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Kristina Basan attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Suzy Menkes attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Bojana Panic attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Zahia Dehar attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Leila Ndabirabe attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Amanda Sthers attends the Launch Of The New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary Of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Emanuel Ungaro)

Michele Norsa, CEO of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, introduce the new elegant and voluptuous fragrance “La Diva” (licensed to Ferragamo Parfums) via a spectacular 3D projection on the facade of the Petit Palais, with the model Charlotte Free as the new face of the perfume .

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Atmosphere at the Launch party of the New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/[SOURCE CREDIT for Emanuel Ungaro)

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26: Atmosphere at the Launch party of the New Fragrance ‘La Diva’ And 50th Anniversary of Emanuel Ungaro at Le Petit Palais on January 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/[SOURCE CREDIT for Emanuel Ungaro)

The French group LEJ and the DJ set of Marie-Amélie Seigner fired the dance floor until late in the night.

Fender® Announces The Launch Of First-Ever Pro In-Ear Monitor Series

Patented Technology Provides An Innovative, Immersive Listening Experience For Players At Every Level

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has introduced a bold and innovative new category entry for 2016 with the launch of Fender Pro In-Ear Monitors (IEM’s). The innovative new product line features a unique patented technology, and is engineered for an immersive listening experience at every price-point. The 2015 acquisition of Aurisonics, Inc. has allowed Fender to enter this new category with a significant advantage with the use of the company’s technology and engineering capabilities.

Fender® Announces The Launch Of First-Ever Pro In-Ear Monitor Series

“The launch of the Fender In-Ear Monitor Series is an exciting step in the expansion of our product offering,” said Jim Ninesling, VP of Fender Amplifiers and Pro Audio.” “Fender is committed to delivering innovative products and services that accompany players at every stage of their musical experience. We believe serious players and discriminating audiophiles alike will appreciate both the design and performance of Fender IEM’s, setting the stage for further additions to this new line in the future.”

Designed and assembled in Nashville, Fender’s Pro In-ear Monitors build on the company’s legacy of creating great products for live performance and music production. Some of the premium features that the IEMs offer include 3D-printed Digital Hybrid Technology (DHT) ™ housings in the higher-end models that are derived by scanning thousands of ears to create a universal fit. . The DHT shells fit 95 percent of ears like an expensive custom-molded monitor. All models feature custom designed drivers and select models in the series feature a patented Hybrid-Dynamic tuned Balanced Armature Array (HDBA) for a rich, full frequency response with substantial bass and an overall stunning performance.

The 2016 Fender Pro In-Ear Monitor Series will be available in five models. Accompanying each package is a deluxe carrying case, SureSeal™ tips assortment, a cleaning tool and cable and will be available for consumer purchase in March 2016.

DXA1: The core of the DXA1 in-ear monitor includes a custom 8.5mm titanium micro driver, generating crisp treble and deep bass from 14Hz-22kHz to provide an accurate mix on stage and off. Highly sensitive, these monitors generate 116dB @1mW for crystal-clear, distortion-free audio reproduction, and the 16-ohm +/-10% @1kHz impedance means it can be driven by a smartphone, making it ideal for offstage listening. The 18dB noise reduction rating eliminates interference from ambient noise while simultaneously protecting a listener’s hearing from the strong transients that can occur in a live environment. The DXA1 is housed in a durable low-profile slimline shell that fits in 95 percent of ears and includes a detachable MMCXi™ silver-plated low oxygen cable that offers low signal loss along with square connectors. The model is offered in a translucent gray finish.