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San Francisco | Friday, May 25th, 2012
On May 25, 1977, George Lucas revolutionized the film industry—not to mention pop culture around the world—with the first installment of the famed Star Wars franchise. Thirty years later, the pop culture phenom is still buzzing, with kids and adults of all ages keeping the galaxy far, far away alive. Star Wars garnered 7 Oscar awards and grossed almost $800 million in ticket sales worldwide. READ MORE ABOUT THIS HAUTE 100 MEMBER HERE.
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Los Angeles | Friday, May 25th, 2012
Will Smith is back on the silver screen today as the iconic Agent J in ‘Men in Black 3.’ It is the only film of the franchise—which first hit theatres in 1997—to be screened in 3D. In the time-travel plot, Agent J (Smith) travels back to 1969 to save young Agent K (Josh Brolin). “The time jump sequence is the beauty of 3D. That’s how 3D is supposed to be used,” Smith said in a recent interview. He continued, “I think Barry Sonnenfeld did a genius job in building out that sequence and then also there’s a surprise at the end of …
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New York | Friday, May 25th, 2012
New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner called a Daily News report that his family was selling the team “pure fiction” yesterday. Major League Baseball followed with a statement saying it had “received no indications from any representatives of the New York Yankees or anyone else that the club is for sale.” The rumor was perhaps stoked by the recent sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2.15 billion and by a potential spike in the federal capital gains tax from 15% that would dent the value of the transaction. However, the New York Times explains that Hal’s famous …
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Miami | Friday, May 25th, 2012
Yesterday, Haute 100 lister and business magnate, Donald Trump, told conservative outlet Newsmax that he is considering launching a super PAC to highlight the notion that Washington is allowing outsiders to damage the economic state of the United States. Trump plans to use advertisements for his yet-to-be-formed super PAC to emphasize how outside forces are harming the United States. “My super PAC ads would be focused on how outside places and outside things are absolutely sucking the blood out of this country, and this country can’t be great again unless it really starts to generate money,” said Trump. “You can’t …
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Thursday, May 24th, 2012
In a unanimous decision, the board of directors reelected Haute 100 Miami Lister Phillip Frost for what would be his second three-year term as chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. The recurring appointee will officially take office as the new term’s chairman in the upcoming general meeting hosted by the firm. Teva’s vice chairman, Moshe Many said, “Dr. Phillip Frost has the board’s full support. We would continue to benefit from his vision and guidance.” Like Haute Living Miami? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @HauteLivingFL. Want Haute Living Miami delivered to your inbox once a week? Sign …
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