PictureLux on the red carpet report: "How to Train Your Dragon" premiere

The premiere of Dreamworks' feature film “How to Train Your Dragon” was held on Sunday March 21, 2010 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City in Los Angeles, CA. The voice cast for the animated feature including Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson and Jonah Hill brightened the red carpet as did a 1,200-pound, 6-foot-tall faux dragon, which was a mini amusement park in itself to the delight of both guests and onlookers alike.

Celebrities such as Tori Spelling, Wayne Brady , Lea Thompson and Kim Raver brought their families along to enjoy the film. Others in attendance included Terri Seymour, Arsenio Hall and Fred Willard to name a few.

About the film: Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.The film is rated PG and opens this Friday. (Photo © 2010 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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PictureLux on the red carpet report: "A Night at Sardi's" fundraiser and awards dinner

The stars came out for "A Night at Sardi's", an annual musical revue and gala held in Beverly Hills, CA on March 18, 2010 to benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Laurie Burrows Grad founded the event 18 years ago in honor of her father, the late playwright Abe Burrows. To date, A Night at Sardi's has raised close to $18 million in the fight against Alzheimer's.

The Beverly Hilton Hotel  hosted  this year’s honorees, Garry, Penny, and Ronny Marshall, who received the Champions Award for their involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association Champions campaign. Susan Dietz received the Humanitarian Award for her long and extensive history of support to the Association. Soleil Moon Frye, who has documented her father’s demise into the ravages of Alzheimer’s, received the Caregiver Award.

Performers and guests on the red carpet included Seth Rogen, Demi Moore, Shenae Grimes, Samantha Harris, Eric McCormack, Johnny Galecki, Peter Gallagher, Gilles Marini, Lea Thompson, Steven Weber among others. (photo by © 2010 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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PictureLux on the red carpet report: "City Island" premiere

Andy Garcia and co-star Julianna Margulies were on hand at the Landmark Theater in Los Angeles, Ca on Monday, March 15, 2010 for the LA Premiere of 'City Island' 

Andy Garcia was positively beaming as the proud dad at the premiere since he stars alongside daughter Dominik Garcia-Lorido in the film and willingly posed alongside her for photos on the red carpet. When asked about his kids getting into acting  Andy replied " “I encourage them to pursue the dream, as long as it’s their dream.” Daniella and Alessandra both appeared with him in 2005 in "The Lost City", and Andres enjoys performing “almost as much as he loves video games and basketball,” 

Also in attendance were Co-star Steven Strait, Brandon Barash and George Lopez among others.

About the film: When prison guard and aspiring actor, Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) is asked to reveal his biggest secret during his drama class, he inadvertently sets off a chain of events that turns his mundane suburban life into total chaos. Vince takes great pains covering up his half-truths from his family, but soon it becomes clear that everyone—his hot-tempered wife (Julianna Margulies), college student daughter (Dominik Garcia-Lorido), long-lost ex-con son (Steven Strait), charismatic acting partner (Emily Mortimer) and even his drama coach (Alan Arkin)—all have secrets of their own. Everyone’s furtive deceptions collide with hilarious results. Set on City Island, a quaint fishing community on the outskirts of the Bronx, this smart and charming comedy explores the absurd secrets and vices people choose to keep from their loved ones…and the realization that the truth is easier to cope with than well-intentioned white lies.

City Island is a funny and touching family tale about the secrets of the past catching up with the lies of the present, and accepting that nobody’s perfect – least of all your loved ones. (photo © 2010 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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PictureLux on the red carpet report: 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party

Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party following the Oscars Award show at Pacific Design Center on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Throughout it's 18 years, the event has hosted some of the biggest stars in film, television and music. This year was no exception with celebrities such as Jamie Foxx, Stacey Dash, The Jonas Brothers, Adam Levine, Alan Cumming, Allison Iraheta (American Idol), Apolo Ohno, Betty White, Chace Crawford, Christina Hendricks, Cory Monteith (Glee), Debi Mazar, Eric & Janet McCormack, Gina Gershon, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, J.C. Chasez, Jason Mraz, Jeremy Piven, Joaquin Phoenix, John Waters, Josh Groban, K.D. Lang, Kimora Lee, Lea Michele (Glee), Liam Hemsworth, Matthew Morrison (Glee), Michelle Rodriguez, Milla Jovovich & Paul W. S. Anderson, Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie & Joel Madden, Ricki Lake, Rob Lowe, Ryan Kwanten, S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order), Sam Trammell (True Blood), Selena Gomez, Serena Williams, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Simon Cowell, Slash, Tim Allen, Victoria Beckham, in attendance.

Guests arrived for the Academy Award Viewing party to a custom-built tent adorned in hues of red and tangerine, a decor inspired by designer Antony Todd's travels. Chef Wayne Elias of Crumble Catering prepared an exquisite five-course meal including dishes such as Risotto Carnaroli with saffron liquorice and king prawns and "Wahoo" with black olives, pine nuts, fresh herbs and stewed lentils. As is tradition, immediately following dinner, auctioneer Jamie Niven of Sotheby's led the evening's live auction.

Unlike the other parties around town after the Oscars, Sir Elton’s party is a fundraiser meant to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation which, in turn, funds other needy AIDS research programs. According to Rogers and Cowan, the evening was great success and managed to raise $3.7 Million for the Foundation

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) was established in the United States in 1992 by Sir Elton John. EJAF's U.S. office is located in New York City. In 1993, Sir Elton also established the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF-UK) in the United Kingdom, headquartered in London. These two organizations function as separate entities with their own distinct grant- making portfolios, but both pursue similar missions - to support innovative HIV prevention
programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, and direct care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Collectively, the two organizations have raised over $150 million since inception in support of projects in 55 countries around the world, including significant funding dedicated to programs in their respective home countries. (photo © 2010 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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