Hollywood Studio Magazine (August 1972)

C.A.R. AUTO BODY MAN From Italy Expert BODY & FENDER WORK FERRARI MASERATI ALFAROMERO LAMBORGHINI PORSCHE MERCEDES BENZ Call Seragusa Bros. 762-9320 4355 Lankershim Blvd. No. Hollywood, Calif. (corner of Bloomfield) SUBSCRIBE TO HOLLYWOOD STUDIO MAGAZINE AND RECEIVE A FREE CLASSIFIED AD. SG’s lone woman executive, Renee Valente, will be presented a special award by the Conference of Personal Managers West at their annual awards dinner Sept. 21 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. According to Mimi Weber, group’s first VP and chairwoman of the banquet, the award is the first of its kind ever presented and is going to Miss Valente for “her untiring efforts in uncovering young talent and for her continuing Support in furthering the careers of all talented people.” Miss Valente is executive director of talent for SG’s. COLUMBIA NEWS - Columbia, like Screen Gems, is also in the throes of moving to the Burbank Studios but that hasn’t stopped production. Ross Hunter’s “Lost Horizon” is almost finished filming at TBS (as it’s now being referred to) and is the first picture to utilize the facilities of the recently formed studio complex. Formed last year as a joint venture by Columbia and Warner Bros., TBS is now the home of both Companies. Traditional ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in June to salute “Lost Horizon” and present were Robert Hagel, general manager and chief operating officer of TBS; Columbia VP’s Peter Guber, Ray Kurtzman and John Veitch; producer Ross Hunter and star Liv Ullmann. Steven R. Stevens has been signed as Casting Director for p ro d u cer-director Stanley Kramer’s “Oklahoma Crude” which begins lo cation filming in Stockton next month. The 1910 period romantic adventure film stars George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, John Mills and Jack Palance and is based on an original screenplay by Marc Norman. The Northern California locations include a 3,500 acre ranch where wooden oil derricks and associated old fashioned equipment will be constructed. A period railroad and yard have also been located. Kramer and Columbia are very high on this film and are doing everything possible to maintain authenticity of the period in which the action takes place. “Who’s Been Murdering in My Bed” will be the first film to be produced by Douglas S. Crämer for Columbia under his multiple picture pact. The film is a mystery suspense story with comedic overtones from an oiiginal screenplay by Donald E. Westlake who has to his credit such hits as “The Hot Rock” and “Point Blank” among others. Filming is scheduled in New York and The Hamptons this fall. Robert Kendall Hollywood cont. the Wind” has taken in 75 million and “Sound of Music” $300 million. *** THE LIFE OF CARMEN MIRANDA is being done in a night club production in Rio and creating quite a Sensation. With the popularity of the “Miranda” shoes, and “hats” and “music” at its nostalgic peak, the show is set for multiple showings in major U.S. cities, and the films are being re-issued all the time. *** Hanna-Barbera Productions has formed two pop-contemporary music Publishing Companies— Tables for Ladies (ASCAP) and Actual Size (BMI) - which will provide music for Hanna-Barbera television series, movies and for general artist coverage, it was announced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Roger Karshner, a former vice President of Capitol Records, heads the new Publishing division. *** An ABC 90-minute special salutes TV’s 25th anniversary on September 10 at 9:30 p.m., highlighting top performers and memorable moments in the medium’s first quarter Century. *** “Ten Great Days in August,” is the theme for the 1972 Atlanta International Film Festival. Ten exciting days of screenings, Symposiums, gala cocktail parties, and equipment exhibitions for all who attend. Festival week is August llth through the 20th. Hptel headquarters is the beautiful Sheraton-Biltmore located in central Atlanta. Over 1000 out-of-town guests will be hosted during festival week, including filmmakers, critics, and equipment representatives from around the world. GARDENING SERVICE You Can Depend On! BYERS GARDENING SERVICE INC. * Residential & Qommercial Lawn Care *• Store Front Maintenance Weekdays CALL 367-4495 after 5 p.m. Sat & Sun. anytime. 36