Palm Beach County’s award winning company, Avanti Video now Avanti Group, has expanded their operations.  Avanti Group announced their grand opening in New York on January 28, 2003.  Avanti launched its partnership in NY with Media Options, Inc.

A NEW YEAR BEGINS!(Top)
Verna Shore, Owner of Locations Extrordinaire, brought us Bad Boys 2 for 2002 and is starting this year with a bang.  Annie Liebowitz shoots Serena Williams and Corona Beer relaxes in the sun.  Shore brought in over 300 room nights for January 2003 at various hotels throughout Palm Beach County.  Shore stated recently: “I’m very grateful for the people that want to work in our gorgeous state.  I hope that 2003 will continue to be wonderful for all of us!

NEW HOME BRINGS EXCESS OF WORK.(Top)

Pegasus Productions opens a new and bigger office in Palm Beach Gardens for 2003.  Pegasus recently shot on-location at various homes in PBC for a series of AT&T spots.  To add to their prestigious resume, Pegasus is in development for a pilot television show, Just Add Water.  The show travels around the world to unveil the best dive locations while proving to be environmentally friendly.  To find out more log onto: www.pegasusproductions.com

INSIDE EDITION REVEALS A THIEF!. (Top)

The hit show Inside Edition discloses the hidden truth behind Walter Shaw, notorious ex-jewel thief, on a newly released dvd entitled: “It Takes A Thief To Stop A Thief”.  Inside Edition came to West Palm Beach on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 to shoot Shaw giving a home owner a tutorial of how to “thief proof” their home.  All Star Locations Owner Lisa Collomb discovered the perfect home in West Palm Beach  to test Shaw’s thievery skills.  The show aired on Friday, January 24, 2003. 

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South Florida Fair
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL  33411

The 2003 South Florida Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor event in Palm Beach County.  The South Florida Fair ran for a total of 17 days straight from January 17– February 2, 2003 providing entertainment such as: Starz Of The Future, a new Tales Of The Wild exposition, The Swamp Critters with Bobby Goldsboro and a variety of amusement rides.  In addition, Ko-Mar Productions provided the “Big Fun” spots to entice locals and visitors to attend the festivities.  For upcoming events at the South Florida Fair check out: www.southfloridafair.com. 

If bigger is better then this is huge!!    (Top)
Viewfinder Films recently announced their latest quest, Waterfront Cinema.  Erika Eichenberger, President of Viewfinder Films, along with partners Eveline Fasser Testa, Former Senior Account Director with Young & Rubicam in Switzerland, and Former Vogue magazine Events/Promotions Director Amy Lagae have teamed together in hopes to show Palm Beach County a new way to view films.  The idea is to transform Flagler Park in West Palm Beach into a waterfront cinema.  Waterfront Cinema will provide a 4,300 square foot screen  for screening films.  Films will range from recent hits to popular foreign films.  To view cinemas like this go to:  www.orangecinema.com.

Devine Talent exposes Tsunami and hits the Fairgrounds.(Top)
Devine Talent struts the styles of White House Black Market at the grand opening of Tsunami on Friday, January 17, 2003 and teams with the South Florida Fair for Starz of the Future.  Olympia Devine, Owner of Devine Talent, has been a key player in promoting education awareness of industry standards for PBC along with the FTC.  Devine Talent has recently relocated to: 237 Sunrise Avenue, Palm Beach, FL.  33480. 

Adelphia and Lynn University combine talents.   (Top)
Sid Snyder of Adelphia and Lynn University have collaborated to produce an educational show entitled Around Our Town.  The show focuses on the many facets of Palm Beach County’s educational facilities, political arena, and entertainment industry.  Lynn University provides an opportunity for their students to produce and direct episodes of the show on a weekly basis.  The students begin working on the show their freshman year and continue until their senior year.  Around Our Town airs on cable Channel 23 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 1-2pm and 5-6pm. For information call: Sid Snyder at 561.479.1802. 

Southbridge Productions announced 2003 schedule.  (Top)
Jonathon Clarke, CEO of  Southbridge Company, is producing two new pilots, Learn Native American Crafts and Enjoy Gourmet Cooking.   To find out more about these new shows and others call:  561.736.6324.

Ann Taylor Loft enjoys “the best of everything” in Boca Raton. (Top)
Palm Beach County provided the perfect atmosphere for the launching of Ann Taylor Loft’s latest still shoot.  The store shot at various locations throughout Boca Raton.  All Star Locations supplied the shoot with the ideal home.  Ann Taylor Loft stayed at the Delray Beach Marriott for a week occupying over 75 rooms.  Check out the fashionable styles online at:  www.anntaylorloft.com. 
 

Casting Tips for local actors.
Palm Beach Community College at the Eissey Campus is inviting those interested to attend a casting seminar presented Screen Actors Guild Speaker Linda Zern.  The seminar will be held on February 22, 2003 at 9:30am.  For additional information contact: Florida Screen Actors Guild Conservatory at 305.670.7677.

William Morris Agency expands to South Florida.
William Morris Talent and Literary Agency establishes headquarters in the center of the Latin Entertainment Industry. The William Morris Agency (WMA) will open a full-service office in Miami Beach, FL in April, 2003, as recently announced by Jim Wiatt, WMA President and Co-CEO.