BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #140 — Wednesday, 11.09.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Courtney Thompson in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. OSCAR PRODUCER RESIGNS: Brett Ratner has bowed out as producer of the Oscar telecast under heavy pressure from the academy after he made a gay slur and talked about his sex life in a raunchy interview on Howard Stern's show. In a statement on Tuesday, he wrote: "I called Tom Sherak this morning and resigned as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards telecast. Being asked to help put on the Oscar show was the proudest moment of my career. But as painful as this may be for me, it would be worse if my association with the show were to be a distraction from the Academy and the high ideals it represents."
Los Angeles Times: "It was not immediately clear whether Ratner's handpicked host, Eddie Murphy, would also leave the show, scheduled for late February."
http://lat.ms/slyXDy
Gawker: "Unfortunately, the Oscars will still suck."
http://gaw.kr/uQdz06
Gawker also has the video of the "disgusting interview":
http://gaw.kr/vl2fsl
2. VERSACE'S H&M DEBUT: From contributor Jim Shi: Last night Versace debuted its highly -anticipated collection for H&M (out November 19) with a multi-faceted sensory experience that treated 700 guests to a cocktail party, seated fashion show, live concert by Nicki Minaj and Prince, and an on-site dedicated pop-up store. It was one of the more memorable fashion events to take place in New York in recent memory. KCD produced the event at Pier 57 (dubbed "Versace for H&M Hall on the Hudson) and custom built multiple hallways and rooms within the raw space, covering one with mirrors and another with massive palm tree motifs complemented by disco balls and a custom built stage.
3. PRIVATE JETS COME BACK: CNN reports that in 2012 flying in a private jet won't only be for the rich. "As major airlines are hiking airfares and cutting routes, and long lines at security and delayed flights weigh on travelers, private jet carriers are seeing the first increase in demand since 2008."
http://cnnmon.ie/vo9LM3
In related news, holiday travel this year is going to be more expensive, with ticket prices up six percent. The Los Angeles Time:
http://lat.ms/thoRho
And according to the recent American Express Global Business Travel Global Forecast, "Business travel rate increases are likely to be conservative in North America and Europe; however, Asia and Latin America are likely to see relatively higher increases as travel demand within and to these regions remains strong."
http://bit.ly/uyEvOO
4. QUICKIE SPA TREATMENTS: CNN Travel says that spas are now offering shorter treatment options to appeal to time-starved and budget-conscious business travelers: "Business travelers who are meeting or staying here will ask for something quick that they can receive immediately, possibly between sessions or after meetings, but before dinner," says Lola Roeh, general manager of the Aspira Spa at the Osthoff Resort in Wisconsin. "They do not want to wait and they do not reserve their services ahead of time. As a result, we have developed 25-minute options for many services."
http://bit.ly/v3yZD1
* INTERNAL NEWS *
The BizBash Boston Expo & Awards is tomorrow at Fenway Park. Registration closes at 5 p.m. To register:
http://bit.ly/rCfuJd
* LOCAL NEWS *
ABROAD: Global brand experience agency Jack Morton Worldwide opened a new office in the UAE on Monday. The Dubai-based agency will serve clients throughout the Middle East, including Samsung and Kaspersky in Dubai and Credit Suisse in Qatar. The office will be led by Alex Apthorpe and Yvonne Hoffzimmer, who previously founded the Bridge Live Communications, the Dubai-based agency.
BOSTON: Legal Harborside has a new sushi menu for its all-weather roof deck. The menu offers classic and specialty maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, handrolls, and sushi boats.
Brightcove, a provider of cloud content services, will host its Play Global Customer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel June 25-27. MarketWatch:
http://bit.ly/uS5hsh
CHICAGO: Time Out Chicago and Gilt City will host Shop Chicago at Salvage One November 17. Twenty-five retailers will offer deals, and participants include Labrabbit Optics and Seek Vintage.
http://bit.ly/uE9fYs
The Coach store on Michigan Avenue will host a book signing with Harper's Bazaar editor Glenda Bailey November 19.
Ronald McDonald House Charities hosted its Awards of Excellence dinner in Rosemont on Saturday. The event raised more than $3 million and had live and silent auctions with more than 400 lots.
http://bit.ly/rZvxsD
Lincoln Park Young Professionals will host Peppermint Bash at Tzar Ultra Lounge December 2. Proceeds benefit the Chicago Gateway Green.
http://tktwb.tw/urjAaY
LAS VEGAS: The 12th annual Latin Grammy awards go live November 10 from Mandalay Bay Events Center.
http://bit.ly/v93HEx
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Las Vegas Motor Speedway and will establish a western operations hub in town, opening up markets in the western half of the United States.
http://bit.ly/v93HEx
LOS ANGELES: The Torrance Centennial Committee invited locals to join them for “Lights, Camera, Action,” a kick-off celebration marking 100 years as a community. More than 2,000 participants gathered on the grounds of the Charles H. Wilson Park to spell out “Torrance 1912-2012” in lights using Pelican flashlights on Sunday.
PR firm Bullfrog & Baum is working with its first hotel client, Andaz West Hollywood.
After three years of events in London, the Law Rocks! charity fund-raiser is coming to L.A. Bands will compete on stage at the Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood March 8.
http://bit.ly/sycS3e
MIAMI: Miami- and Orlando-based event and conference producer MFM Global was chosen for the third consecutive time to produce the 2012 International Advertising Association's World Congress in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012.
Brio Tuscan Grille is opening a new location at the Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton today. The restaurant is the eighth Brio Tuscan Grille in Florida and the fourth in South Florida.
ORLANDO: SeaWorld Orlando announced three new attractions opening in the next two years. Turtle Trek will open in spring 2012 and will include two naturalistic habitats and a 360-degree dome theater that will show a 3D film chronicling a sea turtle's life. Also next spring, Discovery Cove will open Freshwater Oasis, which will offer face-to-face encounters with otters and marmosets. In spring 2013, SeaWorld will open Antarctica-Empire of the Penguin, described as a combination of "closer-than-ever animal connections with state-of-the-art interactive ride technologies."
http://bit.ly/v51goz
The Exotic Driving Experience is headed to Walt Disney World in January.
http://bit.ly/uYBXwG
NEW YORK: George Little Management named a new C.E.O., Charles G. McCurdy, and C.F.O., Doug Smith.
http://bit.ly/tOyPrQ
MAP Digital is set to host its first "Engagement Forum: Defining Smart Event Marketing" in New York early next year. Mary Ann Pierce, president of MAP Digital: "Because of the ubiquitous presence of smartphones, tablets, 4G and Wi-Fi networks, attendees are engaging digitally around us. The traditional formula of one-way content delivery is finished. Companies must follow their customers' lead and create attendee-centric forums for engagement,.” Buffalo Business Journal:
http://bit.ly/rs4SS1
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is seeking more than $40 million in state financing help build a 75,000-square-foot space to house the Enterprise space shuttle.
http://nyti.ms/v1b32w
The Makeup Show is debuting its Holiday Pop-Up Shop on December 2-3 at Metropolitan Pavilion. Makeup artists James Vincent, Orlando Santiago, and top beauty bloggers will make appearances and more than 40 beauty brands will be discounted 20-40 percent.
The Hudson Hotel owners are planning to give property $20 million upgrade. USA Today:
http://usat.ly/tyDEXW
TORONTO: This year's Design Exchange Black and White Gala will celebrate three Canadian designers: Karim Rashid, Hani Rashid, and Lise Anne Couture. The gala, themed 'Binary,' begins with a V.I.P. reception and dinner and ends with an after-party this Saturday.
http://bit.ly/qvQfcM
The 15th annual Reel Asian International Film Festival began last night with its Opening Night Gala at Crown Princess. The film festival continues downtown until November 13.
http://bit.ly/XQWLe
Event Spectrum Inc. is hosting Caralyn’s Benefit at Airship37 November 11. Canadian singer and songwriter Valdy will perform:
http://bit.ly/qJNzN0
WASHINGTON: This evening not one, but two Joseph Abboud-related events are tripping up D.C. locals. The Washington Post:
http://wapo.st/tFpc42
Market Watch: "At Connect113, a shared workplace community in the Washington, DC metro area, workers come together to meet in rooms designed for the digital age."
http://bit.ly/rvBSA3
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, Carla Warrilow in Toronto, and Matthew Mogavero, Jana Schiowitz, Anna Sekula, Courtney Thompson, and Katherine Zoeller in New York.
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