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While a number of American moviegoers tend to believe good film making begins and ends at the gates of Hollywood studios, in reality there have been a number of foreign films that have done well in this country over the years. Here are three of the most successful foreign-made movies that have captured the hearts of American film buffs. Read More »

Written by: Charlie Matthau

Summary: With these fundamentals, you’ll be ready to produce and direct top-notch films.

Every movie will be a new experience, and each one brings a new set of challenges. You’ll always find that there are common problems on any set, but each project presents unique opportunities to learn and succeed. Filmmaking is one of the most rewarding creative pursuits in existence, but you’ll need to master these skills before you can approach it at a high level. Read More »

If your vision is not up to par and you have trouble seeing close-up, far away, or if you have some other kind of eye condition, your optometrist can get you sorted out with a solution that will help you live with vision that is nearly perfect. Celebrities, just like people who are not constantly in the limelight, can develop vision issues that can impact their day-to-day lives. While you might see celebrities in numerous press photos you would be surprised to learn that some of them actually wear contact lenses.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is one of the biggest pop stars out there and she has been known to wear contact lenses. Her lifestyle is active and her performances are always high energy. One moment she may be running across the stage and the next she could be doing a dance routine. Contact lenses, unlike prescription eyeglasses, allow her to move around freely. Eyeglasses can get dirty and fall off, which can be very distracting when you are up on stage.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner has appeared in numerous fashion and brand campaigns. A big part of her career depends on her appearance. Lens.com has the lenses someone in her position might need to give her the ability to put on whatever outfit she needs to for the occasion. Kylie has also been known to wear colored contact lenses, which can improve your vision and enhance the appearance of your eyes. These specialized lenses can change the color of someone’s eyes or make certain aspects of them stand out more.

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Many people face peer pressure to attain a particular body shape. However, maintaining our bodies can sometimes be difficult with work and family commitments. Here are some of the most famous celebrity diets that will get you quick results in a very short time. For further information look at online shopping deals that offer books with diet and lifestyle plans written by celebrities.

The five-factor diet – This diet consists of eating five meals a day and each meal should include five ingredients. The ingredients include protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, carbs and a drink containing no sugar. The diet also requires for a 30-minute workout 5 days a week. Eva Mendez is a proponent of this diet and is said to have lost 15 pounds.

The maple syrup diet – This diet is suitable for those who want to lose quickly in a very short period. The diet involves drinking a concoction of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and water. Celebrities like Beyoncé say that they have lost over 19 pounds on this diet.

The holistic detox diet – This diet will supposedly speed up your metabolism and improve digestion, all the while making you lose weight. The diet consists of only consuming red meat, nuts, and tea and making sure you chew your food at least 10 times before swallowing. Celebrities such as Kate Moss have said that this diet helped her lose 8 pounds in just 21 days.

To read more about these diets, look at books and videos sold on an online shopping website.

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Costbuys requires customers to think about their pantries and their homes a bit differently when they buy online as they get a discount online when they place orders for larger quantities.

Article by NFR Film.

Sometimes a movie night is a perfect way to enjoy a cold night. And anytime you sit down to watch movies, snacks are essential. Sadly, store bought movie friendly snacks tend to be high in sugar and preservatives. One of the best ways to avoid these is to consider making movie snacks and drinks at home. Here are a few ideas that you can easily throw together. You don’t even need to leave your home; just order anything you’re missing from an online shopping portal:

Roasted almonds

It does not get easier than roasting your own almonds. Some of the best online shopping deals have almonds going cheap. Buy raw almonds and then roast them yourself and add whatever flavors and spices you like. This is cheap, easy and requires very little prep.

Nachos

Another snack that is to put together. Buy corn chips in bulk and avoid the big brands that have all sorts of other ingredients thrown in. Add some cheese, salsa, and jalapenos and you have one of the most popular movie snacks.

Hummus

This takes a little more work but packs a bit more punch than the normal snacks. Once the hummus is made just pair it with either corn chips, pita bread or crackers. For a healthier alternative, use fresh raw vegetables like carrot and celery.

Chicken nuggets

There are a couple of choices here. There are frozen nuggets which can be fried at home or you can make your own. Although making it yourself it harder, they are much healthier and can be tastier. There are hundreds of recipe online for homemade nuggets.

Director BAZ LUHRMANN on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ drama “THE GREAT GATSBY,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Article submitted by Herb Kimble.

An executive producer can be generally described as a professional who supervises the making of a commercial entertainment product, and oversees producers during the production process. There are three main areas that executive producers will work in: television, movies, and music. This article will dive into these three areas and how they differ from one another.

Television

Executive producers will often supervise the financial and creative aspects of the production. They may be the writer or creator of a series as well as partaking in other activities as well. Generally, they are in charge of anything related to the production of the television show such as planning, or approving publicity and managing promotional campaigns.

Movies

An executive producer works with the movie studio to ensure that a film is completed within budget and most importantly, on time. They often work with producers and the production company to secure distribution while reviewing the proposed advertising campaign for the film. These producers will find the material for a movie, secure financing, and get a script written. They will also help in finding a director, cinematographer, actors, and a production team.

Music

While television and movie executive producers are generally involved with the business side of the production, music producers often find themselves participating more on the creative end. The music executive producer is more like a producer and director all-in-one, and will help the recording artist fine tune their performance. Unless the producer is working with a major label, he or she will often leave the deal making and the administrative tasks to the music agents.

Bio: Herb Kimble is based out of Los Angeles, Ca, where he co-founded CineFocus Productions. Herb Kimble’s previous experience as an entrepreneur in sales and marketing, and an accomplished young actor, have given him a passion for film and television production.

There are plenty of law students waiting to make a name for themselves as soon as they finish their schooling and pass their exams. However, what exactly does entertainment law entail?

Today’s entertainment industry is defined as a combination of different sectors such as property law, accounting, and contract law. So, if you’ve chosen the entertainment industry as your forte, you need to be a versatile specialist that’s willing to take on a variety of roles.

Don’t Stick to One Sector

Barry K. Rothman, a famed entertainment lawyer, believes it takes more than just knowledge of the law to break into the field. You’ll need to perfect your craft and master it to the point where you’re confident in every aspect of the business. Look to become involved in bar associations and other trade organizations out there that incorporate entertainment.

Additionally, you’ll want to read the trades to fully understand how the entertainment industry functions as a whole. It’s important that you contact a variety of entertainment attorneys, managers, and agencies to see if they are willing to take you on as a specialist of some kind. The more experience that you get, the higher the ceiling for your career.

Yes, it sounds demanding, and as a young attorney you’re going to be pulled in every direction. If you’re looking for advice, take a look at Barry K. Rothman reviews online and contact him for more information. He and his firm have been working in the entertainment industry for years and have worked with a variety of high-profile clients.

Final Thoughts

Becoming an entertainment lawyer isn’t going to be easy. It’s all about diving into a variety of different legal fields and understanding what the industry is all about. Only when you’ve dipped your toe into the water will you be able to gain traction on your blossoming career.

A brand new album from Anthony Nelson and the Overcomers is on its way. Entitled Worship: In Spirit and In Truth, the album is Nelson’s way of overcoming the often repetitive structure of Gospel music.

Worship: In Spirit and In Truth is built around the group’s #1 Billboard Gospel song: Deeper. There’s a lot to love here for fans of any genre, with a cohesive blend of the band’s signature sound – a mixture of soul, folk (acoustic) and R&B.  Sonically, listeners will be pleased with the diversity and uniqueness in sound, song structure, melody, etc.  Lyrically, and musically, this EP conquers the often repetitious nature accompanying worship music with words that challenge listeners to truly explore the meaning of worshipping God in spirit and truth.

Nelson comes from a place many can relate to. He’s an environmental engineer by trade, but the loss of his parents forced him to confront his relationship with God. This struggle was ultimately very personal: “Everyone deals with grief differently.  For me, as a somewhat introverted person, I sort of drifted away from church and became withdrawn.” Nelson didn’t hold grudges or feel sorry for himself, instead, he focused his energy toward the good he could do with his life. “Playing and composing music became very healthy outlets to deal with the mental and spiritual pain.  Eventually, God led me back to church, where I became a minister of music and worship leader.”

Nelson chose family to form the Overcomers. There can be a lot of drama and challenges when creating a band. When the ultimate goal is the message, the best way to wipe all that out, says Nelson, is by falling back on the loving arms of family. The Overcomers are Melini Redditt, Lynn Burnett, Shalandra “Dee” Irvin and Michael Burnett, and from the way Anthony tells it they are a group special to his heart and to his process. “Oftentimes, with groups of any genre, there is typically some chaos [but] I find that working with family members is much easier.” When Nelson started delving deeper into his music and exploring that part of himself, and that connection with his spiritual side, he turned to God for guidance. “God influenced my decision.  He just laid it on my heart who to choose for the group and it has worked out beautifully.”

For Nelson, this upcoming album is as personal as all of his work. His process is very solitary, feeling the urge to explore more than just words. His music is often called “visual” for the impactful lyrics, usage of metaphors and imagery to build on his ideas. “Songwriting is such an introspective process for me.  Sometimes, I go to my music room late at night; sometimes I go to a bench in the park or to a beach.  And, it is those different places and observations of nature and people that help me to write from different perspectives (i.e., first person, third person) and with various imagery.”

The forthcoming Worship: In Spirit and In Truth is due out February 9th, 2018.

That Voice. Chester Bennington, you also left us way too soon Man.

Suicide is a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem.

I know, it’s our creative side Man. Its also bad brain chemistry (most times treatable) with meds and weekly therapy.

Too many indie filmmakers today are flocking to Kickstarter and other forms of crowd funding, when the funding they need already exists in Hollywood and within the entertainment industry. The trouble isn’t a lack of access, it’s learning how to find these investors and what to do once you’ve got them willing to listen to your pitch. This advice should help amateurs looking to take their work to a more professional level.

Find Investors

The first places you can check for investors should be with your state or county film commissioner’s office. Especially outside of Hollywood. They can put you in touch with someone who might be interested in investing, or help point you in the right direction. Lawyers may also know serial investors, but will probably less receptive to putting you in touch. If all else fails, you can always search IMDB and look at the casts and crews of films. Some may be willing to help in a small way.

Budget

If possible, you want to leave yourself the maximum amount of time possible to do a shoot. Even if all you can squeeze out is another week, it helps you iron out the flaws and kinks that come with production. Cut by using simple locations and relying less on digital effects and post production than you absolutely need to. You can also use tax incentives to help improve your own costs, so again, a trip to your film commissioner’s office is a necessity.

Bio: Omar Amanat is best known for his work with the Aman Resorts Group venture. Omar Amanat is also a film investor and philanthropist.