BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #453 — Monday, 02.25.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. HOST REVIEW: Host Seth MacFarlane earned mixed reviews—despite an opening gag that had him previewing headlines of his performance in a flash-forward with William Shatner. USA Today: "Awash in self-indulgence, neither he nor his 3-hour-and-35-minute show ever seemed to hit a comfortable, confident stride, which is a shame, because the broadcast had a lot of entertainment to offer. Indeed, as with the Grammys, the awards themselves sometimes seemed to be an afterthought. Heaven knows the show seemed to be in no particular hurry to get to them." http://usat.ly/VGMyjg
2. MUSICAL MOMENTS: The show itself ran long—mostly because of musical performances from Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as the cast of Les Miserables. But in one well-received musical change, winners who took to long at the mic were played off to the theme from Jaws. New York Times: http://nyti.ms/13GGXd5
3. FIRST LADY CAMEO: In an evening with few surprises, a genuine coup was having First Lady Michelle Obama present the award for best picture from the White House. She used the occasion to promote a favorite cause, arts education. Los Angeles Times: "To many Hollywood big shots, the moment may have trumped former President Bill Clinton’s surprise appearance at the Golden Globes to introduce best picture nominee Lincoln." http://lat.ms/WlwYa6
4. HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS: The Hollywood Reporter curated a list of best and worst Oscar moments—although it's unclear which one host Seth MacFarlane's "We Saw Your Boobs" song falls under. http://bit.ly/WdUkDN
5. ACADEMY, ANIMATED: It's the Oscars, as told by GIF. The Cut blog: http://bit.ly/WlYYu1
6. INDIE SPIRITS: Score one for sponsor Jameson at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Saturday. Women's Wear Daily: "After Derek Connolly won the first award for best first screenplay for Safety Not Guaranteed, the snail’s pace of his acceptance speech caused Bryan Cranston to walk onstage and pour him one of the minibar-sized bottles of Jameson that adorned each place setting, while Kerry Washington jokingly led him off stage." http://wwd.us/Wm0750
7. LOW-KEY RAZZIES: Finally, the Razzies gave out their awards for the worst movies of the year from the continental breakfast room of the Holiday Inn Express in Hollywood. Entertainment Weekly: "None of the winners showed to pick up their awards this year, which made the ceremony less than glamorous. Buzz of Sandra Bullock’s acceptance for her Worst Actress award in 2010 for All About Steve (which she won the night before nabbing the Oscar for Best Actress for The Blind Side) and Halle Berry’s acceptance for Catwoman in 2004 were the talk of the room." http://bit.ly/XSMaOi
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Towne Stove and Spirits, which hosts private events, has new cocktails including the Italian Daiquiri, Razzberry Lime Ricky, and Limeade.
CHICAGO: Marklund's annual Golf Classic is May 30 at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort. The event includes a dinner auction.
About Face Theatre will host Wonka Ball at Architectural Artifacts April 26. This year's event has a "Circus Maximus" theme.
LAS VEGAS: She nightclub has closed after less than two months in business. Las Vegas Weekly: "The steakhouse end of the venture, a partnership between Morton’s and actress Eva Longoria, will remain open, and according to the statement released today, the nightclub space upstairs will be repositioned as a special events venue." http://bit.ly/YFEnCH
LOS ANGELES: Grrl Fair is a D.I.Y. yearly showcase held in honor of International Womyn's Day that promotes community and the arts, bringing attention to local female artists, photographers, filmographers, activists, DJs, and more March 2.
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has launched a mobile app through Intelity. Guests can order in-room dining, make restaurant reservations, request their car from valet parking, book spa treatments, make housekeeping requests, and more.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Veuve Clicquot is launching a national tour of its Clicquot Airstream at the V.I.P. opening March 6 of the Keith Haring Retrospective at the Moore Building. The branded trailer will park in the courtyard, serving champagne and letting guests relax in its lounge. During the five-day exhibit, guests will be able to purchase Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label by the glass and bottle. The airstream will visit cities nationwide from March to June.
NEW YORK: A new 600-seat food court will be added to the World Financial Center as part of a $250 million renovation to the downtown property. Dubbed the Dining Terrace, the vast space will sit in a second-floor gallery next to the Winter Garden atrium and overlook the Hudson River. The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/WZ9knE
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Republic National Distributing Company is the presenting sponsor for Evening at the Palace Gala, benefiting U.C.P. of Central Florida and taking place Saturday at Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa.
TORONTO: The 25th annual New Ideas Festival, March 6 to 24 at the Alumnae Theatre Company, features new works from the city's up-and-coming playwrights, directors, actors, and technicians.
WASHINGTON: President Obama R.S.V.P.'d "yes" to the Gridiron Dinner, which will be his second appearance at the dinner after skipping it in 2009, 2010, and 2012.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Joana Mangune, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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