TV, Books, Movies, Style, & Online Media

August 2008


August 11, 2008

WinkNYC.com Supports Women’s Group

Wink NYC donates 10% of its online purchases to Step Up Women’s Network, a national non-profit organization that enhances community resources for girls and women. Wink sells clothing, accessories, and beauty products in its Manhattan stores and on the Web.

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August 10, 2008

A Peek Inside the Yves Saint Laurent Retrospective

Yves Saint Laurent: StyleTribute is paid to legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent (August 1, 1936–June 1, 2008) in the retrospective book Yves Saint Laurent: Style (Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2008). The book fêtes the designer’s life and career, which includes such groundbreaking designs as the trapeze dress, the pantsuit, and “Le Smoking” tuxedo.

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August 9, 2008

Trailer for Vicky Cristina Barcelona

In Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona, two American women (Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson) travel to Barcelona and become romantically entangled with a painter (Javier Bardem) and his ex-wife (Penelope Cruz). Opening Friday, August 15.

Watch the trailer below.

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August 8, 2008

News Roundup: August 8

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news including The Dark Knight’s record-breaking tally.

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August 7, 2008

Tropic Thunder Trailer

In the comedy Tropic Thunder, three actors (Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black) star in a war movie filmed in Southeast Asia. After the movie studio cancels the project, their director insists on finishing the film, leaving them all to get into trouble in the jungle. Opening Wednesday, August 13.

Click below for the trailer, TV spot, photos, downloads, and further synopsis.

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August 6, 2008

Sales Bulletin: August 6

Below, a selection of sale items such as DVDs, books, clothes, and more.

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August 5, 2008

Shecky’s Fall 2008 Shopping Events

Shecky’s—the media company that covers various cities across the country—is hosting two annual fall shopping events: Girls Night Out and Beauty Night Out.  

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August 3, 2008

GUESS Assists Numerous Causes

GUESS offers GUESS Gives Back, a collection of apparel and accessories that aid several causes. The line features GUESS Green, eco-friendly tops and denim that benefit the Environmental Media Association (EMA); “Time to Give” watches, which help Safe House Ethiopia; G by GUESS tote bags, which benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America; and special edition T-shirts that help Invisible Children.

August 2, 2008

Trailer and Scenes from Pineapple Express

In the stoner comedy Pineapple Express, pothead Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) witnesses a cop commit a murder and has to flee with his dealer Saul Silver (James Franco). Also with Bill Hader, Amber Heard, Rosie Perez, and Gary Cole. Opening Wednesday, August 6.

Click below for the trailer and scenes from the movie.

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August 1, 2008

News Roundup: August 1

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news including Diane von Furstenberg’s re-election to the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

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