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Hollywood Celebrities and Animal Heroes Support Last Chance for Animals’ 35th Anniversary Gala on October 19, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel

-- Kim Basinger, Donna D’Errico, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bret Michaels are among the many stars slated to attend --WHAT: International non-profit  Last Chance for Animals  (LCA) is hosting its 35th Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed Gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world. Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment

INCLUSION MATTERS By SHANE'S INSPIRATION Celebrates 22nd Annual “RUN, WALK & ROLL” on Sunday, September 22nd in Griffith Park

Grand Marshal Gina Gershon and Special Guests Brian Dietzen & Diona Reasonover (“NCIS”) Help Bring the Joy of PLAY to Children of ALL Abilities Through Social InclusionWHAT: Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration Celebrates its 22nd Annual Run, Walk & Roll on Sunday morning, September 22nd, from 7:00-11:00am. This fun-filled community event welcomes families and children of ALL abilities as they lead teams on a Run, Walk & Roll to raise funds and awareness on behalf of children with disabilities. Participants will enjoy live music, performances, resource booths and complimentary

“WONDER” Makes World Premiere at OUTFEST Los Angeles Film Festival on July 20 at TCL Chinese Theater

-- Short Film Follows a Boy from The Hood Who’s Secretly Dreaming of Being Wonder Woman for Halloween --WONDER , a poignant short film about an 11-year old boy from the hood questioning the traditional gender system, makes its World Premiere at the Outfest  Los Angeles Film Festival on Saturday, July 20, at 4:45 pm in House B at TCL Chinese Theater .   WONDER tracks the events that transpire when Sammy (Benji Siegel) encounters a heroic drag queen (Jamyl Dobson) and

Critically-Acclaimed Independent Feature Film THE LAST WHISTLE Shines a Light on Sudden Cardiac Arrest

-- Debuting June 28, 2019, Football Drama Follows a High School Coach at the Center of Scandal When a Player Collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest --Having recently won a series of film festival awards, the independent feature film The Last Whistle  will debut on June 28th at theaters in Los Angeles, New York, and in multiple other markets across the U.S. The film will also have a same-day release on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu. The critically-acclaimed football drama follows a high school coach (Brad Leland, best known as “Buddy Garrity” in

Last Chance for Animals’ Hosts 34th Annual Celebrity Benefit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 20, 2018

-- Mena Suvari, Priscilla Presley and Topher Grace are among the stars slated to attend --International nonprofit Last Chance for Animals  (LCA) is hosting its’ 34th annual star-studded fundraising gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive difference for animals. The event will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 6:00 pm at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. LCA’s Founder and President Chris DeRose  is proud to announce this year’s honorees: ·Mena Suvari 

Dave Grohl Steps Up to Headline Autism Speaks’ “Into The Blue” Gala on October 4th at The Beverly Hills Hotel

-- Annual Event Raises Funds for Autism Research, Programs and Resources as it Honors Producer Jeff Apploff, Creator of “Beat Shazam” --LOS ANGELES (September 27, 2018) – Dave Grohl , frontman for the multiple Grammy award-winning band Foo Fighters – and who headlined the Autism Speaks “Blue Jean Ball” in 2013 – returns to headline the organization’s “Into the Blue” gala on October 4, 2018 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. This year’s honoree is Jeff Apploff , founder of Apploff Entertainment and Executive Producer

SHANE’S INSPIRATION TO HOSTS 21st ANNUAL “WALK & ROLL” BENEFIT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th AT GRIFFITH PARK

Special Guest Brian Dietzen (“NCIS”) and Star WarsTM Characters Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Inclusive Playgrounds and Programs that Benefit Children with DisabilitiesWHAT: Shane's Inspiration ’s 21st Annual Walk & Roll celebrates 20 years of building inclusive playgrounds and programs that allow children of ALL abilities to play together. This fun-filled community event welcomes hundreds of inspirational children, many using wheelchairs or walking aids, and their families, as they lead teams on a Walk & Roll to raise funds and awareness for social

DEAD RABBIT FILMS, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS DAVID CHACKLER AND DAVE SERENY, ACQUIRE WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO NEW DON ROFF NOVEL “CLARE AT 16”

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 5, 2018) – David Chackler  and Dave Sereny announced today that the company will produce and finance a film based on the novel CLARE AT 16, the first of a proposed six-book series from bestselling author Don Roff. The project will be produced through Chackler’s production company, Dead Rabbit Films. CLARE AT 16 tells the story of Clare Bleecker, a sixteen-year-old girl who attends catholic school. To the world, she appears to be a normal teenager, an animal lover, and devout vegan living with her grandparents, but

Autism Speaks Hosts “Into The Blue” With Special Performance by Jamie Foxx on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Beverly Hills Hotel

-- Annual Gala Raises Funds for Autism Research, Programs and Resources as it Honors Producer Jeff Apploff, Creator of “Beat Shazam” --LOS ANGELES (August 9, 2018)­ – Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will headline the Autism Speaks  “Into the Blue” gala on October 4th at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The star-studded evening will feature celebrity ‘blue’ carpet arrivals, a cocktail reception with music by DJ Irie, an exclusive celebrity fashion experience, and a four-course dinner. “Into the Blue” raises funds to support the mission of Autism Speaks, the

THE SRI LANKA FOUNDATION HOSTS 12th ANNUAL EXPOSITION ON SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2018 AT PASADENA CITY HALL

– A Multi-Cultural Festival of Food, Fashion and Entertainment Celebrates the Culture and Traditions of Sri Lanka --The Sri Lanka Foundation is celebrating the 12th Annual Sri Lankan Day  on Saturday, July 14 at Pasadena City Hall from 10am to 10pm. Celebrating the incredible sights, sounds and flavors of the ancient island nation, Sri Lankan Day Expo is held to entertain and inform those interested in the history and traditions of this Southeastern Asian nation, and to keep those customs alive for immigrants, expatriates, and descendants

Shane’s Inspiration Host 5th Annual Golf Challenge on May 7th at MountainGate Country Club in Los Angeles

-- Brian Dietzen of “NCIS” and Friends will “Swing for Shane’s” as they Celebrate 20 Years of Inclusive Play --May 2, 2018 -- Los Angeles, CA – Shane’s Inspiration , the global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities, is hosting its 5th Annual golf tournament on Monday, May 7th at MountainGate Country Club in Los Angeles. Shane’s Inspiration Ambassadors, “NCIS” star Brian Dietzen  and X-Factor’s Emmanuel Kelly 

Destinies Collide When Three Generations of Family Secrets are Revealed in “SNAPSHOTS”

-- Critically-Acclaimed Independent Feature Film Starring Legendary Actress Piper Laurie Premieres at Cinequest Film Festival on March 3 --LOS ANGELES, CA (February 27, 2018) -- Can love and understanding endure decades of deceit among three generations of women? Can a new perspective heal both old wounds and new? These are some of the themes explored in the award-winning independent feature film “Snapshots ”, which is premiering at the Cinequest Film Festival  beginning March 3 in San Jose, CA, followed by a roster of film

Dmitry Chaplin of “Dancing With The Stars” and Friends Gather to Benefit Shane’s Inspiration

“Boogie Wonderland” Gala Celebrating 20 Years of Inclusive Play Honors Prominent Inclusion Advocates on March 10th at Vibiana in Downtown Los AngelesFebruary 8, 2018, Los Angeles, CA – Shane’s Inspiration , the global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities, is hosting its 20th Anniversary gala on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. Emmy-nominated choreographer and one of America’s favorite dancers, Dmitry Chaplin  will be joined by his

SHANE’S INSPIRATION LAUNCHES SOCIAL INCLUSION TRAINING TOOL FOR EDUCATORS TO COINCIDE WITH NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 4, 2017

–- Free Digital Training Tool Helps Educators Facilitate Social Interaction for Children with Disabilities on School Campuses --LOS ANGELES (NOVEMBER 28, 2017) – Shane’s Inspiration , the worldwide leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and programs that unite children of all abilities, has released its first professional development training tool to provide educators with the instruction they need to better support social inclusion of differently-abled students on their campuses, it was announced today by Marnie Norris, SVP of Programs at Shane’s

SHANE’S INSPIRATION IS PARTICIPATING IN #GIVINGTUESDAY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE GIFT OF INCLUSIVE PLAY

SHANE’S INSPIRATION , the international nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds and programs that unite children of all abilities, is participating in #GivingTuesday, a day of giving that inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities they support. Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is a global movement that is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday giving season. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Shane’s

Philanthropists Frank & Margarita Leon Host 4th Annual “Evening of Hope” on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at LaLoggia Restaurant

-- 100% of proceeds will provide critically needed spinal surgeries for some of the world's most disadvantaged children at the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana --WHO: Restaurateur Frank Leon and his attorney wife Margarita Manduley are hosting their Fourth Annual Evening of Hope charity benefit to help pediatric patients in critical need of life-altering spinal surgeries at the FOCOS (The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine) Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana. The world’s leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon and FOCOS founder, Dr. Oheneba Boachie , will

Autism Speaks Southern California Chapter Hosts Annual Signature Fashion Gala “Into The Blue” at Union Station on Saturday, October 21, 2017

"The Good Doctor" Star Freddie Highmore to Accept The Awareness AwardAutism Speaks  is thrilled to announce the Into The Blue Fashion Gala taking place on Saturday, October 21 at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. The Annual Signature Gala brings together over 400 influencers from the Southern California area to raise vital funds for autism research, advocacy, and resources for every stage of life.  Into The Blue will take a seat at the forefront of fashion entertainment as it partners with the iconic fashion brand ESCADA  to present

Attorney Georgianna Junco-Kelman and Chef Frank Leon Host “Cali-Cubans for Cuban Hurricane Relief” Benefit on Sept. 28 at Ceremony Bar in Studio City

100% of funds raised will be used by Caritas in Cuba for the benefit of the Cuban people devastated by Hurricane Irma in CubaSeptember 21, 2017 (LOS ANGELES) – The Cali Cubans for Cuba Hurricane Relief fundraiser, organized by the Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman  in partnership with Friends of Caritas Cubana,  seeks to raise vital funds to assist the rebuilding efforts of the Cuban people. Every dollar raised will be earmarked exclusively for those who have

ACTOR AND MUSICIAN ANDY GARCIA TO SERVE AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR SHANE’S INSPIRATION 16 TH ANNUAL STAR-STUDDED GALA

--  “A Night In Old Havana” Cuban Cabaret Themed Gala Honoring Prominent Special Needs and Disability Advocates to be held at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood on Saturday, March 4, 2017  --Shane’s Inspiration, an international nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that foster social inclusion for children with disabilities, is hosting its 16th annual fundraising gala at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The Cuban cabaret-inspired “A Night in Old Havana” theme will recreate the romance and intrigue of a bygone era as it

“ACTION FIGURES” COME TO LIFE IN LIVE ACTION, ANIMATION HYBRID THEATRICAL PROJECT

Producers Matthew Rhodes and Landafar Entertainment’s Grant Cramer Purchase Rights to Imaginative, Heart-Warming StoryLOS ANGELES, CA – Producer Matthew Rhodes  and Landafar Entertainment’s Grant Cramer  have purchased the rights to the live action, animation hybrid story ‘Action Figures,’ after outbidding several other buyers. The original pitch was created by Kevin Robi and Matthew Roozee, and purchased for an undisclosed amount reported to be in the low to mid-six figures range. The project will be

Producers Sheila Johnson, Bo Derek and Mark Sennet Announce Pre-Production of the Historical Feature Film “W.A.S.P.”

-- On The Heels of the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Theatrical Drama Will Capture the True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II --Producers Sheila Johnson (“The Butler”), Bo Derek, Mark Sennet (Stephen King’s “Bag of Bones”), and David Greenhill are proud to announce the pre-production of the historical feature film W.A.S.P., which will for the first time tell the amazing stories of the heroic Women Airforce Service Pilots (W.A.S.P.) of World War II. With a screenplay from the award-winning writer B. Garida, and based on the book Santiago Rhythm and Blues by Lt.

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