New Yorkers, Meet the Oscars!

New Yorkers, Meet the Oscars®!

A Chance to Hold and be Photographed with an Actual Oscar® Statuette

Your fantasy of holding an Oscar is now within virtual and physical reach! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesrecently launched an interactive Oscar-themed sidewalk display in New York City to promote the 83^rd Academy Awards®presentation on Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Director of Marketing for the Academy, Janet Weiss, explained the “theme for this year’s Academy Awards presentation isYou’re Invited, and we have tried to extend that idea across as many platforms as possible. We’re excited that this innovated, interactive experience gives fans a fun new way to engage with and share in the Oscar.”

Located at 1333 Broadway, a nine-linked 46-inch LCD screen display (which utilizes the same touch screen technology as an iPad) gives patrons a virtual “red carpet experience.” As people walk through the display, motion detectors designed within the eight-foot high walls are triggered to enable a flood of flashing paparazzi cameras and spotlights; a complete “celebrity experience.” At either ends of the LCD screens, individuals are invited to pose for photos while “holding” a virtual Oscar® statuette! Once individuals “digitally” accept their Oscars®, the screens will allow them to share the moment by emailing their acceptance photo to family, friends or themselves! Lastly, patrons will receive an on-screen invitation to watch the presentation on ABC Network.

Though this virtual tower gives the illusion of holding an Oscar®, fans will have an opportunity to hold the real thing! On Wednesday, February 23, New Yorkers and visitors alike will be able to view the popular “Meet the Oscars” exhibit in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central, also provided by the Academy. Viewers of the exhibit, which will be open daily through Sunday, February 27, will be given the chance to hold an actual Oscar statuette. CEO of Monster Media, Chris Beauchamp, praised the Academy, “Everyone [now] has a chance to connect with the Academy Awards…and who hasn’t dreamed of holding and Oscar? Well, now they can!”

The 83^rd Academy Awards® presentation for outstanding film achievement of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®. The Oscars® will be televised live in more than 200 countries and will be featured on the ABC Television Network. For further information, please visit www.oscars.org.

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One Rock Moving Picture "DRESSED" Official Opening Party at Lair

2.10.2011 One Rock Moving Picture ‘DRESSED’ celebrated its official opening party at newly opened hotspot Lair. The fashion event brought out supporters such as Ally Hilfiger, designer Nary Manivong, director David Swajeski and stylist Crystal Streets. DJ Chris Wonderprovided music as the DRESSED preview played behind the bar. Guest were also treated to complimentary cocktails by Tequila Avión andBeerlao while nibbling gourmet appetizers, crafted by Lair’s Executive Chef Chris Cheung.

Lair With EMRG Media LLC.

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ONEROCK MOVING PICTURE ‘DRESSED’

Official Opening Party

WHO (attended): Nary Manivong, Co-host, Designer

David Swajeski, Co-host, Director

Maryanne Grisz, Co-host, Producer

Ally Hilfiger, Design Partner at NAHM
Crystal Streets, Stylist, TV personal

Erica Maurer, Partner at EMRG Media LLC

Pila Manivong, Cast Member

Sean Han, Producer of Blip Blip Bleep

Tom Morrissey, Lead Singer of KILLCODE

Tommy London, Lead Singer of The Dirty Pearls

WHAT: New York City’s fashionable crowd recently braved the cold to attend the official opening party of the compelling fashion documentary DRESSED, at newly opened hotspot Lair. A fashion documentary based on designer Nary Manivong’s journey, DRESSED tells the inspirational tale of perseverance—from enduring many hardships throughout his life, including a broken childhood and homelessness, to the success of his collection presentation at New York Fashion Week. DJ Chris Wonder provided guests with music throughout the night, as the DRESSED preview played behind the bar on Lair’s flat screen televisions. Mario Stewart and Erica Maurer, owners of EMRG Media LLC(a leading event planning and marketing company) outfitted the Lair staff with shirts, provided by Nary Manivong and the DRESSED team.EMRG Media LLC also sponsored and produced the event, treating guests to complimentary cocktails by Tequila Avión and Beerlao while nibbling gourmet appetizers, crafted by Lair’s Executive Chef Chris Cheung (formerly Nobu and Monkey Bar).

With the look and feel of a chic, underground nightclub Lair, located in New York City’s Soho/Nolita area, is the new home of Celebrity Chef Chris Cheung. With plush banquettes seating and the sultry lighting of chandeliers and candlelight, this stylish venue is a bar, lounge, restaurant and private event space, all in one. Lair’s innovative décor is crafted to resemble a Paris train station or private chamber…depending on the eye of the viewer. The exposed brick walls and lavish throw pillows grant the entire venue a rustic safari feel. Available to cater and/or host any soirée, Lair and EMRG Media LLC will design and accent your event with chic decoration and exciting entertainment!

For further information about Lair, please visit www.lairnyc.com.

WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2011

Cocktail Reception | Hors D’oeuvres

10:00PM to 4:00AM

WHERE: Lair

201 Lafayette Street | Between Kenmare and Broome Street

New York City

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