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Sophia Lenore T.V. Berlin Film Festival Coverage

The beginning of the 10 day Berlin film festival. I have my press pass I am ready to chat with celebrities. I am ready to rock it!

-Sophia Lenore

 

 

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Sophia Lenore T.V. at the Berlin film festival. On the red carpet with Jake Gyllenhaal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophia Lenore T.V. with Brad and Angelina on the red carpet at the 62nd annual Berlin film festival.

Welcome to the 62nd annual Berlin Film Festival!

This was my first time covering an international film festival. As you know I am a native New Yorker, and I have only ever covered festivals and events in the U.S.A.Over the years I have attended and covered many events in my home country, I have seen and experienced it all when it comes to U.S.hosted festivals and events. So venturing overseas to Europe to attend and cover the 62ndBerlin film festival was a major treat for me.

Every February, Berlincelebrates its International Film Festival, called “Berlinale”. If you are a film lover like me, it is a must to attend this event; it is one of the most exciting events inGermany.

The Berlinale showcases more than 400 movies from all over the world, many of them world or European premiers. In addition, the festival hosts a large number of special events, panel discussions, exhibitions, and of course, many star-studded parties.

Festival for the fans:

Together with the Film Festivals of Cannes and Venice, the Berlinale film festival is one of the most important film events in Europe. However what makes the Berlin Festival so special is its openness and inclusiveness to the fans and the rest of the public.

With over 300,000 tickets sold annually to the public, the festival is more than just an industry gathering for film professionals. It is the biggest audience film festival in the world, open to anyone who loves movies.

Films for Everyone:

The Berlin Festival easily and clearly divided into different film sections, each one with its own focus so that the fans, press and public can simply navigate though the programs and find the genre of films that interests them.

The Categories:

Competition: These are the “Big” international movies competing for the prestigious Silver and Golden Bear awards.
Panorama: Independent art house productions and documentaries. German Kino: Latest productions from Germany, including feature and documentary films (all with English subtitles).
Forum: Experimental and cutting edge films, most of them from far corners of the world.
Generation: International film selection for kids and teenagers,

The 62nd Berlin Film Festival provides a platform for thought provoking raw and inspiring independent world cinema to go head to head with potential mainstream blockbusters.

The Contenders

For the art-house fans the anticipation of seeing the new films by Alain Gomis, Wang Quan’an (White Deer Plain), Christian Petzold (Barbara), Brillante Mendoza (Captive) and Ursula Meier (Sister), is high. These films are all included in the official competition.

The jury critiquing and voting on these films are in for some eclectic viewing as they try to decide which of the almost two dozen titles in the competition should go home with the coveted Golden Bear.

For the English speaking residents and visitors inGermanylike myself (Oh yeah, I was not the only American in attendance. There is a large American population inBerlin) there are several American films premiering as well. This will prompt and encourage some familiar faces to attend. Scheduled to appear include some ofAmericasmost respected and acclaimed A-list actors and celebrities. Tickets for the English-language films sold out fast.

Some of the American Actors and Film Premiers

Although theBerlinfestival greatly honors and welcomes all German and European actors and celebrities to attend, and submit films all other countries are honored and welcomed as well. There are several American actors and film premiers that are highly anticipated and celebrated during the festival.

American Films

Bel Ami, starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas,

Stephen Daldry’s Oscar-nominated Extremely Loud and Incredible Close, starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock.

Shadow Dancer starring Clive Owen.

Mission: Impossible, Ghost Protocol‘, starting Tom Cruise and the assassin in the film Lea Seydoux. The French actress appears in both the opening night film Farewell, My Queen, about the last days of Marie Antoinette, and Sister, in which she plays a young lady looking after her family at a ski resort.

Angelina Jolie will attend to celebrate her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, a story of a doomed love affair between a Serb and Bosnian duringYugoslavia’s civil war. The film recently opened in theUS to mixed reviews.

Also premiering are Werner Herzog’s documentary series Death Row and Kevin MacDonald’s film Marley, about the famed reggae star.

The festival will also celebrate the career of Meryl Streep. In addition to the German premiere of her latest Oscar-nominated role, playing Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, there were screenings of some of her greatest cinematic performances: in Kramer vs Kramer, Out of Africa, A Prairie Home Companion, Silkwood, Sophie’s Choice and The Bridges of Madison County.

All of these films mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg – almost 400 films will be shown at the festival.

TheBerlinfilm festive was filled with wonderful film selections and celebrity red carpet appearances. The event was beautifully decorated and fan friendly organized. This is a festival honoring films, actors and the art of cinema, with accommodations to the film lovers and fans. It was a wonderful and entertaining event, I thoroughly enjoyed covering it. This was indeed another successful year for theBerlinfilm festival.

*A very special Thank You, to the staff at the Press Office (T.v. & Radio office). All of your hard work as well as your friendly and wonderful treatment will always be remember and greatly appreciated.

 

Sophia Lenore

 

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Day one of the 10 day Berlin film festival. I have my press pass I am ready to chat with celebrities. I am ready to rock it!

Sophia Lenore t.v. Post Berlin film festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophia Lenore t.v. Post Berlin film festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mar 2012 11

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Yes, it is official!! French actor Olivier Martinez  and Halle Berry are engaged to be married!!

Oliver was at Miami’s South Beach on Saturday to attend the opening of his new restaurant “Villa Azur”. This is where Oliver confirmed his engagement to actress Halle Berry during an interview with Miami.com. When Oliver was ask by Miami.com about the rumors surrounding about him and Halle getting secretly engaged, Oliver answered “Yes, of course it’s true!”

 

The Ring

Also there were many contradicting rumors surrounding the engagement ring and its designer.

“There is a jeweler taking credit for doing the ring and it’s a lie!,” said Martinez. “They have nothing to do with this.” So who is the real designer behind the emerald-and-yellow-gold stunner you might ask? Olivier revealed that the ring’s true designer is “real artist” Robert Mazio, a jeweler from his Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood in Paris, whose family has been designing jewelry for “kings and queens for many centuries.” Wow, so Oliver gave Halle a custom made ring designed for a Queen, fabulous!

Halle Berry Swore off Marrigae

My only question is what changed Halle’s mind about marriage. After Halle Berry ended her marriage to Eric Bennett she visited the Oprah Winfrey show and swore off marriage for good stating, “I will never marry again”. This was a factor when Halle was in her last relationship with male model Gabriel Aubrey; it was common knowledge that Gabriel really wanted to marry Halle, but since she had sworn off marriage Halle  refused to marry Gabriel and turned down his marriage proposal.  So now this engagement seems very sudden to most people since Halle began dating Oliver right after Gabriel. The is also very significant because Halle is asking a judge to allow her to move to France with Olivier, and 3-year-old Nahla who is the child she had with Gabriel Aubrey. Halle and Gabriel have been going through a very nasty child custody battle over Nahla, so Halle attempting to move out of the country with Nahla may add more fuel to the fiery custody battel between Halle and Gabriel.

In California and most states, a judge would look at the stability of the parent’s relationship and a marital relationship might appear far more stable and persuasive to a judge than boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. No word yet on when Halle and Oliver will marry, but we’re told a marriage will DEFINITELY take place.

Congrats to the happy couple!

If you didn’t know, now your in the know………

xoxo,

Sophia Lenore

 

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Apr 2012 02

The Movie Poster for "Sparkle"

The Today Show, aired the highly anticipated trailer for the remake of the musical “Sparkle.”

The movie stars the late Whitney Houston as the mother of three young girls who go into the entertainment business. The girls struggle with romance, fame, and drug issues on their road to sucess. The first trailer for the film debuted on “The Today Show” this morning.

“I always knew you had the gift,” Houston’s character says in the trailer. “It makes me feel I’ve done something right. Don’t lose it.”

The movie “Sparkle” will premier on August 17, 2012. “Sparkle” the movie co-stars Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, and Mike Epps. Enjoy the trailer.

xoxo,

Sophia Lenore

Whitney Houston and Actress Jordin Sparks as Sparkle

Whitney Houston, Mike Epps and Jordin Sparks

The Cast of "Sparkle"

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