Category Archives: Film/Television

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Wins Big at the Emmys; New Binge Options

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Sue

  By BERNICE FOX The “Schitt’s Creek” team has a pile of shiny Emmys.  And “Schitt’s Creek” fans now have more ways to binge-watch the beloved show. More below about the binge opportunities. Sunday night at the Emmy Awards was … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Festa wins Emmy for Documentary

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News We have a winner! A Palisadian has won during the first of several nights of Emmy awards. Jeanne Elfant Festa produced “The Apollo,” the winner for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. When … Continue reading →

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Special Online Concert Friday Night: ‘Salute to First Responders’

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Sue

  The American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 and The Veterans National Entertainment Workshop is hosting a free online concert, “Salute to First Responders,” in observance of Patriot Day 2020 and to honor the heroes on the front lines of … Continue reading →

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Reese Witherspoon Announces Country Music Competition

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News With one of the nation’s most popular country music radio stations, KKGO, headquartered nearby in Westwood, maybe it’s not a surprise that Pacific Palisades has its share of country music stalwarts. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nominations Announced: Palisades Residents Named

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News When it comes to Emmy nominations that are connected to Pacific Palisades, “Schitt’s Creek”… isn’t. To put it another way, this year “Schitt’s Creek” has the most Emmy nominations of any Palisades-connected … Continue reading →

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Julie Starr Dresner Temporarily Shifts from Designing Jewelry to Sewing Masks

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sue

  Julie Starr Dresner, who has her own jewelry design business, went back to her costuming roots and sewed 20 masks that were donated to the nurses at Children’s Hospital L.A. She is a member of the Costume Designers Guild, … Continue reading →

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It’s Personal for the Creator of ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Nothing would make the creator of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” more pleased than for Mary Steenburgen to write a song for the show. Along with acting, Steenburgen, who lives in Pacific Palisades, is … Continue reading →

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Musical Mary Steenburgen Sings in “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Sue

  By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Mary Steenburgen seems all about music at the moment. While her own music is in her head, she’s singing and dancing to the music of her character in “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” … Continue reading →

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Joey Plager Produces Hallmark Holiday Movies

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to CTN What’s it like to be a movie producer when movie production is no longer allowed? For executive producer Joey Plager, a Palisadian who has produced dozens of movies for companies like Hallmark and Lifetime, … Continue reading →

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Comes to End

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News As “Schitt’s Creek” comes to an end after six seasons, passionate fans are gearing up – and tearing up – to say “good-bye.” Stars of the series, like Palisadian Eugene Levy, had … Continue reading →

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