Author: JD
Disney Chief Reveals ‘Star Wars: VII’ Casting Almost Complete, Says Film Is Already Shooting
Courtesy Everett Collection “Star Wars: Episode IV” Chairman Alan Horn acknowledged problems getting the script right for the anticipated sequel. Asked by THR if the screenplay was where it needed to be, he added: “It actually is now.” The new Star Wars — episode 7 in the nine-picture franchise — has already begun filming and most of the cast is now in place for the movie, Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn revealed April 2. “We have a lot of them [in place],” he said about the main actors, whose names have not been disclosed. “We’re just not completely done yet.” Horn acknowledged there had been some problems getting the script right. “It’s all about the screenplay,” he said. “It has to be screenplay, screenplay, screenplay.” Asked if the screenplay was fully where it needed to be, he added: “It actually is now.” The script has been co-written by Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams, following an early draft by Michael Arndt.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotel Coming to Chicago
I SWEAR THIS GUY IS ONE OF MY BIGGEST IDOLS,HE JUST DONT STOP!!!!!! HE IS OUT TO HAVE EVERYTHING Sir Richard Branson has revealed new details on his latest travel-related venture: Virgin Hotels. According to information outlined in a new infographic (below) released from Virgin, the inaugural Virgin Hotel is slated to open in Chicago’s central business district, The Loop, and feature 210 rooms, 38 suites, and 2 ‘Rock Star’ rooms. And in line with the brand’s overall branding strategy, Virgin Hotels will target a creative, high-income audience by pitching a “sophisticated hotel experience.” Other specs for the hotel include a rooftop lounge, the Boheme, two restaurants, a coffee and wine bar; gym, yoga and relaxation center; business area, theater and dance floor. The hotel takes over the 27-storey landmark Old Dearborn Bank Building and is expected to open in September. Target markets for the development of Virgin Hotels include major global cities around the world including New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Madrid and Sao Paulo. Expect the hotel brand to represent Branson’s signature flashy, brash style: audacious and innovative.
Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime Watch Revealed at Baselworld
HARD!! Louis Vuitton has unveiled the Escale Worldtime Watch at Baselworld 2014, their first men’s watch for luxe globetrotters resolutely set on world time. A 41mm satin-polished white gold case and low-key leather strap set the focus firmly on the 30-color palette used to differentiate the international metropolises on rotating discs.
LADIES WHATS UP !!!!
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Spagana 140 embroidered cutout leather wedge sandals $795 VIKA GAZINSKAYA Pleated pintucked silk and cotton-blend top $1,320 MARC BY MARC JACOBS Glazed-leather sneakers $240 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Tattoo-embroidered organza jacket $1,195
Diesel Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
I LOVE A FRESH ASS PARKER The Diesel Fall/Winter 2014 collection will be available around September.
Ballantine’s presents Ben Mead’s “Art of Drumming”
DOPE!! MANY DONT KNOW THAT DRUMMING WAS WHAT I LEARNED FIRST ON MY JOURNEY INTO MAKING MUSIC,SO I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO After his turn in the recent TV commercial “The Drummer,” created to bring to life Ballantine’s global “Stay True, Leave An Impression” campaign, this film follows Mead as he discusses his life story, philosophy, and approach to creativity and music, before ending with him playing the drums with LED ‘light trails’ on his drumsticks. Inspired by ‘light painting’ often seen in stills photography, the project was possible with the development of new technology that allowed for all effects to be done in-camera, capturing on film the intensity, passion and artistry which drives musicians and artists like him. He explains: