Alimankada

Sri Lankan film Alimankada-the Road from Elephant Pass, a Chandran Rutnam Film, was screened at the Pacific Design Center Silver Screen Theater on January 23rd, 2010.
It was attended by executuve producer Paul Mason as well as by many Sri Lankan American community members.

The film was touching and well made. The lead characters' chemistry and
acting made the story believable. The scenary was breathtaking as well.

Chandran Rutnam had directed the films Adara Kathawa and Witness to a Killing. His production Mansions by the Lake was selected for a screening in Cannes Film Festival in 2003.

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Designer Highlight

Wilbourn Sisters Designs Inc. have "exclusive fashions for the lady that loves to make a statement with style and class." Carolyn handles the fashion shows and clothing line in Los Angeles while Janice does it from Atlanta.

The clothing line is colorful and its "designs to Sooth the Soul..."

They had a mini show on Jan 18th, 2010.




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Around Town

actress Thushari with Eric Zuley of WTV



actress Thushari J with Sheeraz Hasan of Hollywood.tv



photos courteosy of Diversity News Publications.

Susan Johnston

Multitalented powerhouse actress, producer, casting director Susan Johnston held her Business of Acting Class at the Showbiz Cafe in Los Angeles on Monday January 11th, 2010. Afterwards some of the aspiring actors/performers/writers spent some time chatting at the cafe. Attendees included Caleb Trout, Michael Sielaff, Sarah Leners, John-Christopher Tremblay, Randy Hardin, Tammi, Jon, Terese, Kevin T.Scott and Jesse.

Susan Johnston is in the upcoming film Dreams Awake. She has given some great performances throughout her acting career and is making strides by diversifying her focus and the New Media Film Festival, which she is the founder, will launch in June of 2010.

Stephani Pratt and Milkshakes

Stephanie Pratt enjoyed Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood.

Actress Thushari J commenting:
I was in West Hollywood to take a glimpse of the Local Celebrity auditions, afterwards Esteban Escobar of Diversity News TV and I headed to Millions of Milkshakes. There the glamourous Stephanie Pratt of MTV's "The Hills" had stopped by to make Milkshakes. We briefly met and said hi and, "Stephanie was very sweet and had a wonderful energy around her." There we also met Sheeraz Hasan of Hollywood TV, Eric Zuley of WTV, and actor Martin Klebba. "They were so cool and its a fun place to hangout or drop by."

-I will be going on live from the Local Celebrity Red Carpet for Diversity News TV on Jan 17th-

Local Celebrity

Local Celebrity Competition held auditions on January 9th, 2010 in Hollywood for the upcoming competition.Esteban Escobar of Diversity News(which sponsors the competition), Eric Rowe and Danielle of California Talent(producer of the competition) auditioned the talented performers who showcased what they can do.

The competition will be hosted by Ryan Ray of Wake up TV and the judges will be music Sensations Arnold G, Fawn and Kris Searle. The competitions begins Sunday, January 17th, at 9pm

A glimpse from the auditions.

Queen Victoria's Wedding

Queen Victoria’s Wedding, starring Natalie Desselle Reid (“B.A.P.S.,” “Eve”), is a Short Film that will debut in Southern California on the campus of El Camino College. Hosted by the El Camino College Film Club, the screening – on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 – will show in the Marsee Auditorium.

Queen Victoria’s Wedding is the latest project from director and executive producer BJ Rouse of Rouse House Entertainment, in partnership with Mighty Moore Entertainment.