Octavia Spencer and Cathy Schulman of Women In Film Fete Oscar Nominees, including Jessica Chastain, Quvenzhane Wallis, Jacki Weaver, David O. Russell and Others    Jessica Chastain arrived at the Women In Film celebration of the female Oscar nominees, charming and gracious as always,...

Ron Howard, Hans Zimmer, Adrien Brody, Michael Moore, Alyssa Milano, Josh Hartnett & More Stars at Vanity Fair’s Green Pre-Oscar Soiree    Vanity Fair joined forces with Ron Howard and Hans Zimmer Feb. 21 to present “Una Notte Verde” at Cecconi’s Restaurant in West...

Al Pacino, Quentin Tarantino, Franco Nero, “Winx Club” founder Iginio Straffi and Others Honored at Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest   The Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest staged a week-long series of events, honoring heavyweights in the Italian and...

“Django Unchained,” “Curfew,” “Searching for Sugarman” and Other Nominees Drop Into Eco Oscars 2013 for Music, Refreshments and Sustainable Gifts   As part of pre-Oscar festivities, Debbie Durkin presented the “Eco-Oscars 2013” on Feb. 22 and Feb....

Los Angeles Italia Festival Closes with a Brunch Honoring Italian Filmmakers – Two Went On to Win Oscars   To celebrate the ending of the seventh annual “Los Angeles Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Fest.” the Italian Consulate in Los Angeles held a luncheon Feb. 25 in honor of...

Sir Ben Kingsley, Jessica Chastain, Damian Bichir Among Stars Join Vanity Fair for Pre-Oscar Toast to Martin Scorcese and The Film Foundation   Vanity Fair and the Swiss watch brand Richard Mille paid tribute to Martin Scorcese and The Film Foundation Feb. 24 with a cocktail party at the...