Summer in the City

As the weather is starting to get warmer, Olivia is starting to dress down. Her style is more relaxed and sober, but still with a chic twist. She goes for a light weighted t-shirt or a loose blouse, shorts and ballet flats to hit the city. Sunglasses and a killer handbag are a must. This whole look can be dressed up by a navy blazer and a matching boyfriend. ;-) Less is definitely more!
Which look do you prefer?

June 25 2010

Michael Jackson: We miss you!

Olivia Palermo for Freda AW 10/11

Olivia is a spokesmodel for the Matches exclusive fashion label Freda. "The whole idea of the Freda collection is that it is wardrobe staples with a chic, cool edge. That's how Olivia dresses." sais Freda designer Joanna Sykes. Read a short Q&A about it here.

Watch the AW campaign video below!

What do you think?

Alert: new Birkin!

How flawless is this look? Olivia looked city chic from top to toe, toting around her new Birkin bag. To make her outfit seem less 'put together' she opted for a pair of Lanvin sneakers in stead of her signature high heels. What do you think?

Actually, it's all about miracles...

http://www.oprah.com/community/message/1272470#1272470


Found this post on this forum...Apparently, other screenwriters share my (our) opinion! But, not surprisingly, if you try to reply to this post the moderator won't accept your reaction. I don't think it's due to a technical issue….What do you think ?

They just accepted the comical reply below, saying « make a connection, miracles happen everyday »…Really? Wow! I wasn’t aware that miracles had something to do with people pulling some strings for certain persons and with discrimination! We learn something new everyday! (lol)
Should we get in touch with the pope regarding this topic?

PS: The comical tone of this post was completely intentional.

My attitude about Hollywood is that I wouldn't walk across the street to pull one of those executives out of the snow if he was bleeding to death. Not unless I was paid for it. None of them ever did me any favors.
James Woods (actor)

SCREENWRITERS BEWARE!

SCREENWRITERS BEWARE!

Here is a submission policy found on the website of a production company in L.A.
(thank you S. for forwarding this my way)

Unsolicited Submissions

It is company policy not to accept or consider creative ideas, suggestions, or materials. We hope you will understand that it is the intent of this policy to avoid the possibility of any future misunderstandings if your ideas are similar to those we or our affiliates have developed independently. Therefore, we must, regretfully, request that you do not send us any creative materials such as stories, character ideas, treatments, screenplays, books or original artwork ("Unsolicited Submissions"). Any Unsolicited Submissions you do transmit to… Films via email, facsimile, mail or otherwise will be treated as non-confidential and shall be deemed, and shall remain, the property of … Films. Without limitation of the foregoing, ….Films shall exclusively own all now known or hereafter existing rights to the Unsolicited Submissions of every kind and nature, in perpetuity, throughout the universe and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the Unsolicited Submissions for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, without compensation, credit or any other rights to the provider of the Unsolicited Submissions. If applicable law restricts or limits the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, you agree, without limitation of the foregoing, that in no event shall …s Films' liability with respect to the Unsolicited Submissions exceed the minimum amount payable for the writing of equivalent material under the Writers Guild of America Theatrical and/or Television Basic Agreement then in effect. Any controversy or claim arising out of our receipt of Unsolicited Submissions will be settled by arbitration in Los Angeles, California before a single arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association. The prevailing party in any such arbitration has the right to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the other party.

Of course, the company robotically states they do not accept unsolicited material! Once again, no operational brain working in there. But they also indicate, that they grant themselves the right to USE THE IDEAS transmitted to them, via email, fax, mail without the author’s permissionl!!!

WHICH IS COMPLETELY ILLEGAL.

Should you come upon this kind of guideline, during your visit to production company website, JUST ASK THEM FURTHER EXPLANATION ON THEIR discrimination, oh sorry! Policy! Before sending anything their way…ALSO CLEARLY STATE IN YOUR EMAIL, that this is completely illegal! ONCE AGAIN, no one can use a COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AND SIGNED CONSENT OF ITS AUTHOR!!!

DRACULA GENESIS: REVISIONS

I have just finished revisions on my screenplay DRACULA: GENESIS.
I had written the first draft of this fantasy feature 5 years ago, mainly as an exercise, because obviously, Dracula has been one of my favorite characters since my teenage life, I developed a passion for the vampire when I first saw Coppola's version, starring Gary Oldman: Outstanding in the part of the vampire.

I know vampires screenplays are in demand right now, following the success of the twilight saga, so I decided to take another close look at that story.
I have cut off useless scenes, revised some dialogs and I can say I now have a very good 120 pages screenplay revolving around the legendary prince of darkness, and a brand new take on this story.
Indeed, although a fictional tale, my screenplay begins with Vlad Tepes life, as a warrior and prince (including actual elements) then, the betrayal he's victim of, and his death, (assassination) during a battle against the Turkish army.
The screenplay, then follows his resurrection as a vampire, dragged out of hell, by the witch who contributed to raising the child he was.
Vlad Tepes Dracula now a vampire, crosses centuries in search of his murderer and soon meets Mina, who in my screenplay, is an orphaned pickpocket, who, first becomes his hostage, then decides to help the endearing vampire break his prison of eternity and find the reasons behind his death.
DRACULA GENESIS, is a fantasy action-packed screenplay, but also a very romantic tale.

DRACULA GENESIS: 120 PAGES.
COPYRIGHT BY JORDAN TATE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Make-up Tutorial

Olivia's face always looks natural and fresh. The secret to her big eyes is wearing fake eyelashes.

In an interview with grazia she told what's in her beauty bag:
- Bobbi Brown Velvent Plum eye palette
- L'oreal professional Force Vector masque
- YSL touch eclat
- guerlain idylle
- YSL ombres duolumieres eye shadow duo
- guerlain blush 4 eclats in tendre aurora
- essie nail varnish in lollipop
- johnson's mini baby powder
- YSL Fard a levres pure lipstick in 132
(read the full article here)

I found a really nice make-up tutorial by Tania Burr, a professional make-up artist from London. Now you can recreate Olivia's look yourself! :-)

Here is a lovely message I just received on facebook. It was written by a talented fellow screenwriter and new friend: Kirby.

I wanted to share this encouraging note with you. Hope to encourage many screenwriters and artists to voice their opinion on this policy in the future!

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Hello Jordan Tate:)

I paid a visit to your blog page, and allow me to say, I really loved my visit - and I was very thrilled to learn that you yourself too are also very opposed to Hollywood's unnecessary SNUB of unsolicited materials....this is gonna be a great friendship I can tell Jordan!!

I have ALWAYS felt that the "unsolicited material" policy was a blatant, ridiculous, DISCRIMINATION. Absolutely!.
It is literally mind-blowing to me that major agencies such as CAA, are so opposed to looking at all these great ideas just floating around out there...from unknown writers. Do these people not realize the incredible, creative potential that is in fact being written by everyday folks?

To me - The CLIQUEY in-breeding of Hollywood, and it's reluctance to open its eyes and ears are apparent in a lot of the films that are coming out now. Just seems so obvious that Hollywood players need to take a FRESH look at many new writers - judging honestly and fairly - by the trend of releasing these crappy and unnecessary remakes of classic 80's films...

I really enjoyed your blog about Kevin Spacey's distaste for this practice as well. And also VERY informative, and quite enjoyable to read, Jordan, was your blog about the email convo you had with the assistant over "unsolicited material" - I found it very appealing and humorous, that you challenged the policy with her intellectually - and you came out magnificently victorious! Well done Jordan:)...

(link to this post: http://jordantate.blogspot.com/2010/05/conversation-about-studios-submission.html)

You brought to light a GREAT topic, and raised a defensive voice, that echoes the frustrations of every single unknown screenwriter out there... Thank you Jordan for being such a crusader against this - and I stand by you always. :)

I also believe - that more big-name talent should raise their voices over this issue as well. Something positive has got to come from this - and voices need to be heard - to CHANGE these ridiculous policies. These policies deter, and do in fact discriminate against one thing....fresh creativity....

Take care Jordan - can't wait to talk to you more / sincerely, Kirby

Helping people

Last week I tried to help a young man from UK achieve his dream...I love to assist people the best I can, doing good feels so good!
Best of luck David!

SPLICE SCREENPLAY

A friend recently sent me the screenplay for the science fiction movie « Splice »
The pitch was very interesting so I was eager to take a closer look at it. And indeed, I thought the screenplay is extremely well written, characters are appealing and well crafted, we know the leading female character wounds, her background, and we easily understand the reasons behind her « vocation »…The creature itself is fascinating and surprisingly endearing…And the suspense unfolds progressively until the end.


However, and I deplore it, the story itself isn’t that original and has been made a thousand times before, it simply points toward the same primitive human fear (which I also deplore greatly): The fear of progress and advanced science…Once again our heroes are the « rebellious » scientists confronted with their deadly creation, and eventually punished during the last act of the film. It is Frankenstein story made over and over again.(But Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley in 1817) and science needs to progress! (advancements have been so slow lately) And every form of evolution will undoubtedly be positive!

So what about making a science fiction movie showing how advanced science (including cloning) could really improve our life instead of remaking the same « ethical topic » again and again and brainwashing audience with how bad is science!

Anyway, it’s just my opinion…

Want to read the script?
Here's a link to it, found on the internet:

Splice screenplay PDF

A splash of colour...

Recently Olivia went to Japan for a Tibi event. Ofcourse she wore all Tibi outfits to honor the brand. She showed off a lot of colourful pieces, golden jewelry, her signature red nail polish, and a darker hair colour! New and improved?