Pacific Palisades, CA —At Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard high on a hill with a stunning view overlooking the ocean is Villa Aurora .   This was once the playground of film icons such as Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin .   Today Villa Aurora is an exciting artist’s residence, owned by the German government.   It’s contributions to art, music and film is immeasurable.   The same could be said here for the German government.    The partnership between American and German filmmakers has brought thrilling film after film to both European and American audiences, On Saturday February 21 st German Film s, Villa Aurora (Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles) and the Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany will host its Pre-Oscar event.   In honor of the German Oscar® nominees: This year they will be honoring the following: Director Wim Wenders -   nominated for THE SALT OF THE EARTH as Best Documentary Feature Team...

New York, NY —Becoming a successful actor is incredibly difficult for most even if they have talent. Just getting a decent manager and or agent is a major task.  An actor without an agent is unemployed. Aside from my investigative and media work I'm an actor.  I did my best work in  community  theater.  I’ve had a SAG-AFTRA membership card since 1997.  I did a few  forgettable TV spots and  films before a serious hearing loss problem sidelined me.   I have great hearing aids now but my age is not helping me to get motivated again.   46 year-old Phillip Seymour Hoffman made to the RED Oscar Carpet winning as Best Actor for his role in Capote.  His career was on fire!   Hoffman was also successful producer and director.  He was currently filming for the Hunger Games franchise.  Hoffman confessed addiction problems and did a stint in rehab.  His premature death seems to indicate this was a...