Rolex: Quantum of Solace’s new 007 James Bond, Daniel Craig chooses to wear a Rolex Submariner 6358, even to interviews for the new Bond film. When playing James Bond in the film, however, Daniel Craig wears an Omega. Now what exactly is going on here?

With Quantum of Solace predicted to rake in over $60 million dollars on opening weekend, the producers of the new James Bond may not be worrying about the maverick approach of the new 007, Daniel Craig. Then again, maybe they should be listening to the wisdom of their chosen star and honor a great legacy.

This article, by John Lavitt, can be viewed in its entirety at the MJ Rolex Watch Blog:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/daniel-craig-wears-a-rolex-to-honor-the-legacy-of-james-bond/

Why is Daniel Craig a maverick? Although James Bond wears an Omega in the new films, Daniel Craig chooses to go against the grain of his producers and wears a classic Rolex Submariner 6358 to his interviews and in his personal life. Since Ian Fleming wrote in the original novels that his character James Bond wears a Rolex and Sean Connery always wore a Rolex Submariner 6358 in the early classic films, Daniel Craig pays tribute to these cultural icons by wearing a Rolex. At a recent GQ photo shoot, the entire wardrobe was styled for Daniel Craig, except for one key element: “Watch by Rolex, Craig’s own.”

Learn more about the James Bond’s Rolex Submariner at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/content/rolex_education_rolex_journey_of_submariner.htm

An example of a Rolex Submariner that has historically been used in James Bond films can be seen here: http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/submariner_ss_black_388.htm

Even if Omega named their new watch after James Bond and was willing to pay a bundle for the product placement, maybe the producers should respect the awareness shown by their star of the true legacy and history of their character. Throughout his time as 007, Sean Connery was equipped with the Rolex Submariner, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and Ian Fleming clearly chose Rolex as the watch worn by his creation. “Daniel Craig likes to tell a story about his watch. It is a Rolex Submariner 6358, an exact replica of the one he remembers Sean Connery wearing in Goldfinger.” (Empire Magazine). Now is the time for the producers of James Bond to follow the lead of their star and honor the legacy of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery — Give 007 back his Rolex

This article was published by the MJ Rolex Watch Blog, 
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/ , or in the U.K. at
http://www.melrosejewelers.co.uk/rolex-watch-blog/

Melrose Jewelers has the world’s largest information and education section guide about Rolex watches found here: http://www.melrosejewelers.co.uk/content/rolex_education.htm

The MJ Rolex Watch Blog is published by Melrose Jewelers, http://www.MelroseJewelers.com, USA’s largest online Rolex retailer. Melrose Jewelers is a member of the NAWCC (National Association of Watch Collectors), the MJSA (Manufacturers & Jewelers Association of America) and the California Sheriff’s Association. Melrose Jewelers is not an authorized agent or affiliated with Rolex USA, Rolex S.A., or Rolex International. All Rolex watches offered by Melrose Jewelers are Preowned; no new Rolex watches are available from Melrose Jewelers. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Day Date presidential and Rolex Oyster are trademarks of Rolex USA and a list of New Rolex Watch Dealers can be found at the Rolex website. Melrose Jewelers intends to complement the jewelry store offerings of Tiffany’s (TIF), Zales (ZLC), Amazon.co.uk (AMZN), Blue Nile UK (NILE), and Signet (Kay Jewelers & Jared The Galleria) (NYSE: SIG) with Rolex wristwatches.

About the Melrose Jewelers Preowned Rolex Standards:
The Preowned Rolex Awards were designed by Melrose Jewelers, America’s largest online Preowned Rolex watch retailer, in order to award Preowned Rolex retailers committed to excellence in product quality and product authenticity disclosure. The 2008 Preowned Rolex Awards Winners are: A and E Watches (A & E Watches,A&E Watches),Time and Gems (Time & Gems, Time&Gems), Portero, JomaShop (Joma Shop),Bernard Watch and Stein Diamonds. Watch Finder ( WatchFinder ) WatchFinder.co.uk , Second Time Round ( Second Time Around ) SecondTimeRound.com , Dream Watches Dream-Watches.co.uk , Watches.co.uk , & Blowers Jewellers blowers-jewellers.co.uk.

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Posted: November 17th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Celebrity, Celebs, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Movies.
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Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has announced that its innovative short movie ”The Exposure of Tom King”, has been completed and is now ready to premiere online.

Created to promote the launch of the new Emirates non-stop flight between Los Angeles and Dubai, “The Exposure of Tom King” was filmed without any actors or actresses in the movie at all. Emirates then asked for aspiring actors and actresses around the world to audition for roles in the movie via their own webcams, and added selected actors and actresses to the pre-filmed movie using the latest bluescreen technology.

Benton Roman, the film’s Director, commented, “The main challenge in shooting a film with no one in it was to make the shots as interesting as possible, whilst framing them from the waist up so that people could easily audition via their webcam.”

Avy Kaufman, the top Hollywood casting director enlisted by Emirates to find the best people for the roles in the movie, sifted through all the auditions that were submitted and picked the finest performances which have now been composited onto the previously-shot movie. Kaufman has previously worked on major Hollywood blockbusters including the The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Capote (2005), Garden State (2004), Dogville (2003) and The Sixth Sense (1999).

The new five minute dramatic short created by Emirates tells the story of a Hollywood heartthrob named Tom King. Two opportunists discover he has a secret and then try to blackmail him for two million dollars. Horrified at the risk of exposure, Tom King will stop at nothing to prevent his secret from being revealed.

Emirates received over 200 auditions from budding actors and actresses from around the world. The lucky virtual cast were informed of their success on October 26th. The premiere of the movie was held on November 7th, and has been made available online, along with footage from the auditions.

About the Emirates Airline:
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, is one of the world’s most successful and rapidly-expanding airlines. With a focus on high quality service and industry-leading products, Emirates has received over 400 international awards and accolades for excellence since its inception in 1985. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub.

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Posted: November 11th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Entertainment, Movies, Online, Society, Video.
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Kid Rock enjoyed has spent a night at the Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. He rolled in around 3am with a mystery blonde and an entourage of 20 people. They partied in a VIP booth on the main floor while numerous girls danced for him. The mystery blonde bought 1000 dance dollars while the club played music at Kid Rock’s request.

The Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Vegas sets the standard— the world’s largest gentlemen’s club boasting an impressive 70,000 square feet of topless entertainment and serving the finest variety of cocktails, wines, champagnes and cigars. Sapphire showcases the extravagant style and commitment to over-the-top entertainment. In addition to the classic gentlemen’s club, steakhouse, and boutique hotel, Sapphire offers deluxe amenities including designer suites with private butlers, concierge services and varying themes to satisfy every indulgence.

Sapphire features many private rooms and V.I.P. areas to cater to any size special event, party or corporate event. One of the many ways Sapphire provides the finest in service and guest comfort is through our luxurious VIP Skyboxes. Suspended 25 feet above the floor, these unique private lounges have dramatic views of the entire showroom below. Private butlers, concierge services, and individually themed boxes underscore our commitment to luxury and indulgence. You can also watch a beautiful lady on stage or your favorite ball game on the flat screen monitors. Our VIP area redefines VIP by offering the most comfortable and spacious setting possible without sacrificing the intimacy that you deserve.

Being at Sapphire means you are a VIP. All our customers deserve respect and we will cater individually to every need. For more information on the opening of Sapphire NYC Shai Cohen 702.812.7472. For more information about Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas please visit the website www.sapphirelasvegas.com.

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Posted: August 20th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Celebs, Clubs, Entertainment, Events, Music, Recreation, Travel & Places.
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ACTRESS TERRI J. VAUGHN AND TAKE WINGS FOUNDATION HOST SIXTH ANNUAL ANGEL AWARDS BENEFIT

The Take Wings Foundation (TWF), founded by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn, will host their Sixth Annual Angel Awards Benefit. This ticketed event will take place at the elegant Westin St. Francis in San Francisco on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Each year the benefit is held to raise funds for TWF programs/scholarships and to honor community trailblazers with an Angel Award for their outstanding services and commitment to youth.

The star studded event co-hosted by actors Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris” and “Martin”) and Tommy Ford (“The Parkers” and “Martin”) will feature live musical performances by R&B sensation, Tank and the Bay Area’s own, JIMMIE REIGN.

“I really enjoy this event each year. I’m just looking forward to celebrating life and the opportunity to live life to the fullest”, says Vaughn.

The event will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and the awards program highlighting aspiring youth and community leaders and capped off with entertainment and dancing.

At this year’s event, TWF will recognize the achievements of community trailblazers:
Dr. Brazell Carter - Primary Care physician dedicated to higher education for youth,
Farah Dews - Case Manager & Substance abuse & HIV/AIDS
Specialist Bayview Hunter Point Foundation and Adonal Foyle - Orlando Magic star, Founder of Democracy Matters and the Kerosene Lamp Foundation.

Hundreds of business professionals, elected officials, community leaders and VIP guests are expected to attend the benefit. Past Angel Awards events have attracted such star attendees as Cedric “The Entertainer”, Gabrielle Union, Tavis Smiley, Regina King, Duane Martin, Common and Vivica A. Fox.

The Sixth Angel Awards Benefit will be sponsored by Southwest Airlines, Hennessy, Kaiser Permanente, Safeway, Inc., Ross Stores and Wells Fargo.

ABOUT TAKE WINGS FOUNDATION:
Take Wings Foundation (TWF), a non-profit corporation, founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn, who played “Lovita Jenkins” on The Steve Harvey Show. The mission of TWF is to help produce productive and self sufficient young women who understand the importance of developing a sense of character and becoming positive role models in their communities. TWF serves girls ages 13-18 years old through innovative workshops, creative and exploratory writing, community service and scholarships.

For more information about the Take Wings Foundation and to purchase tickets for this event, please visit www.takewings.org.

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Posted: August 4th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Celebrity, Celebs, Entertainment, Events.
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Debut of stage play, After the Storm, an inspirational stage play on August 26, 2008 at 7:30PM at the Clarkston Community Center.

After the storm….Hurricane Katrina forces an Atlanta business woman to provide shelter for her New Orleans family members, whom she distanced herself for several years….

The excitement and anticipation is building as the premier date for the stage-play After the Storm nears. This inspirational stage play written by Tenille Wilson and Mark A.R. Williams is creating such a buzz that discussions of a second showing are already underway. The cast of the show are so pleased to be apart of such quality entertainment.

The peformance of the play has been strategically planned to take place around the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a way to memorialize the deceased and to honor the survivors who are still struggling to put the pieces of their lives back together. When such a tragic, life changing event occurs the effects of it can be felt by millions of people for a number of years. What takes place after the storm?…….

The stage-play stars Kanya Maree, Charles Black, Tenille Wilson, and Benjie Anderson will be performed on August 26, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Clarkston Community Center which is located at 3701 College Ave Clarkston, GA 30021.

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Posted: July 31st, 2008 under Actors, Entertainment, Theater, Writers.
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As the number of scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. In response to the growing number of internet scam victims, Star Search Casting ( www.StarSearchCasting.com ), in addition to becoming the number one casting website, has also become the leading provider of up-to-date information on the latest industry scams. Star Search Casting educates users on how to spot a scam; actively monitors all site activity to prevent members from becoming the victim of popular internet scams; and encourages members to report suspicious activities and warn others if they’ve uncovered a scam.

“Our members use our site not only because they know they’ll get access to valuable casting opportunities, but also because they know our website is a safe environment that’s actively monitored to prevent sca says Jonathan Parker, CEO of Star Search Casting. “In addition to making sure that the site is safe, we also try to educate our members on how to spot a scam. Many internet users think that if a site or service charges money that it’s automatically a scam, but this is one of the most misleading pieces of advice circulating the web. More accurately, if the site or service asks for money but only accepts cash or money orders, that’s an immediate red flag.”

Star Search Casting has always taken vast measures to ensure the safety of its site. It’s the only casting site that is both Hacker Safe and a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program. In response to escalating internet scams, the staff at Star Search Casting monitors all of the messages on the site regularly to ensure the safety of its members. Additionally when members access their messages, Star Search Casting provides their members with an option at the top of each message to flag the message if they encounter spam or abuse.

Star Search Casting members also work to keep the site safe, and to keep fellow members from falling victim to internet scams. Star Search Casting members are encouraged to post information about scams in the site’s forums if they encounter a scam or have become the victim of a scam. The forums are also a great way for members to learn more information about how to spot and avoid popular scams & frauds.

All of these measures combined help to combat over 90% of scam attempts on the Star Search Casting website. For more information on the latest entertainment industry related scams, log on to http://www.StarSearchCasting.com visit the online community for up-to-date, comprehensive information, tools and tips on how to avoid and spot scams today.

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Posted: July 17th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Casting, Entertainment, Movies, Music, Musicians, Shows, Singers.
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iStarLive.com is now holding Youtube Auditions. Add your video/audition or vlog to this group; we are seeking folks for Live Tv shows, Live Contests, Bands and Musical Artists for Live Concerts and Jam sessions, We also are seeking moderators for our programing line up.

 

iStarLive.com is a very powerfull Social, Personal and Professional Networking site. It will help you to find like minded people from all over the world. With iStarLive you can: build your own Galaxy of contacts who share your interests use built-in communication services Featuring VidChat our Community Video Chat Multi-Party Live Streaming Video Chat Rooms - hangout with your friends or meet new ones. where you can see, hear, and chat with many users at once. Create and display multiple profiles each looking individually unique create classified ads and get responses create your own event or attend other members’ events create clubs and invite people, who share your interests.

Dr.X Will Be our First VJ and Video Host in the Game Nexus ChannelStay Tuned for his Live game reviews, blogs,DDR Dance off contests and more. Now Holding YouTube Auditions for: Bands and Music Artists offer your fans Live Video Chats, Cd release parties, streaming concerts or just Jam sessions 24/7 or even hold international auditions!

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Business and Organizations, We offer great Web Conferencing Services, Broadcast and offer Live Streaming Meetings, Events, Seminars or even use to Interview potential new hires from a worldwide audience or just your invited group.

Submit your videos here to this group http://www.youtube.com/group/istarlive. Start and Host your own TV show and or Broadcast channel http://www.youtube.com/group/istarlive

Join Us Now @ istarlive.com, submit your videos here on youtube and Stay Tuned For a Galaxy of New Shows Band,Music Artists, Tv Shows and Trivia, Video Gamers-Live Contests and and much more on the only website where you can say “I Star Live”!

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Posted: July 16th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Bands, Competitions, Concerts, Entertainment, Events, Music, Musicians, Shows, Singers, Video.
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EPR Entertainment News is a new blog, part of EPR Network, that is going to be focused on and will be covering the entertainment news from press releases published on EPR Network.

Posted: July 15th, 2008 under Actors, Artists, Books, Celebrity, Celebs, Competitions, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Games, Movies, Music, Musicians, Radio, Shows, Singers, Theater, Video.
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