NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ --
The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards kicks off the awards
show season when the ceremony airs LIVE on VH1, Monday,
January 7 at 9:00 PM. Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will
host the ceremony held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
The Broadcast Film Critics' Association (BFCA) created the
Critics' Choice Awards to recognize excellence in cinematic
achievement. Historically, the Critics' Choice Awards are the
most accurate predictor of the Academy Award nominations.
The winners are not the only ones that will win big at this
year's show. Attending talent will receive gift bags including
24 items worth more than $8500. Many of this year's gift bag
items support the nationwide green initiative ranging from
environmentally friendly cosmetics, to children's furniture
and bedding, to an eco-friendly resort stay.
Alternative (www.alternativeapparel.com) is a premium
lifestyle apparel brand inspired by and created for
free-thinking people. To celebrate the 2008 Critics' Choice
Awards, Alternative is gifting Men's and Women's Alternative
Earth tees, accompanied by a gift certificate to redeem an
Alternative/Alternative Earth item of choice. A percentage of
all sales of Alternative Earth products are donated to
environmental organizations across the world. Brentwood
Skincare will provide a gift certificate for 2 one-hour
facials at Brentwood Skin located in Santa Monica, California
and will also gift products from this all-natural skincare
line which uses a natural Vit-K preservative. At Brentwood
Skincare, they use rich raw materials and 100% natural
essential oils in their products.
Dirt Candles will be gifting a 10oz organic soy candle along
with a $100 gift card. Dirt Candles are made with GMO-free,
USA grown soybeans, essential oils, natural isolates, floral
absolutes, natural exudates, organic cotton wicks and recycled
packaging. El Naturalista will be giving attendees a
certificate to the Montana Avenue store location in Santa
Monica to choose from their selection of men's and women's
shoes. Products can also be viewed on www.elnaturalista.com.
Del Forte Denim will be gifting a pair of their 100 percent
organic cotton premium denim apparel. Del Forte Denim has
partnered with The Sustainable Cotton Project, which has been
building bridges between farmers, manufacturers, and consumers
to pioneer markets for certified organically grown and
sustainable cotton since 1994. A portion of Del Forte Denim's
proceeds will go to support The SCP. Devil's Thumb Ranch in
Tabernash, Colorado is providing a two 50-minute spa
treatments and a two-night stay for two at the all-new Lodge
at Devil's Thumb Ranch. The Lodge, built in the style of
classic national park lodges, features upscale, traditional
Rocky Mountain furnishings and appointments with unparalleled
valley, mountain, and Continental Divide views and privacy.
Just 90 minutes from Denver, Devil's Thumb Ranch is situated
on 5000 acres of raw Colorado and offers two dining venues,
year-round outdoor pool & hot tubs, a spa, Nordic skiing and
snowshoeing, ice skating, fly fishing, biking, hiking and
horseback riding. www.devilsthumbranch.com
All recipients will also be given an English Retreads
messenger bag. English Retreads puts a new twist on the
messenger bag as it's made from 100% recycled rubber. Fifi &
Romeo, one of LA's favorite lifestyle brands, will be gifting
the recipients their recycled cashmere scarves featuring
brightly colored designs and dog bone motifs, all handmade
specifically for this event. Fifi & Romeo is celebrating its
10th anniversary of making whimsical designs out of recycled
cashmere for home, babies, pets and adults.
Five Four One Denim will be giving each guest a pair of their
jeans. Launched in 2007, the ONE FIVE FOUR campaign is an
initiative created to bring awareness to the environment.
Inspired by global warming and the deteriorating state of the
environment, Five Four has implemented several programs as a
brand to be more environmentally conscious. Buttons are made
of recycled wood, reinforced by organic cotton thread which is
hand stitched. All Hang tags are 100% recycled paper only
utilizing Soy based inks.
Gabriella Francesca's 22 karat gold dipped choker features her
signature chunk chain combined with gold cylinder twists which
showcase a detailed pendant using recycled iridescent glass
stone. This eclectic design is made especially for The Critics
Choice Awards and captures the beauty of a vintage piece,
while giving it an edgy modern twist. Gabriella Francesca's
designs include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
GOLD & WOOD Eyewear will be gifting recipients sunglasses from
their luxury eco-friendly collection for fashion conscious
individuals. GOLD & WOOD makes every effort to be ecologically
sensitive, and pro-active in protecting our environment.
Kangol will include headwear from its spring collection. They
continue to explore eco-friendly ways to create headwear.
Specifically Kangol's bamboo styles, made from earth friendly
yarn, spun from bamboo fibers, and organic bedford styles,
created from organically grown cotton.
Lucky Earth will gift one bottle of "waterless" carwash with 3
micro fiber towels and a courtesy gift certificate for a free
waterless carwash at the recipient's home or office. Lucky
Earth "Waterless" Carwash is a green, non- toxic product that
cleans, polishes and protects both the interior and exterior
of cars while saving water, eliminating run-off and protecting
the health of the planet. Guests will also receive Mineral
Fusion products including Gloss on the Go Kits; Stunning Eye
Shadow Trio; Sparkle Bronzer; Hydration Mist; Blender Brush
and Eye Definer Brush. Exclusive to our formulation is our
commitment to extending skin care benefits through color.
Their formulations deliver unsurpassed coverage,
broad-spectrum UV protection and assist in combating free
radical damage. The products are a fusion of earth elements
and organic ingredients designed to deliver beauty with every
application.
The artisans at Mohop are delighted to craft a pair of custom
handmade sandals for each gift recipient. Mohop sandals are
environmentally friendly, comfortable, and best of all allow
nearly infinite design options with just one pair of wooden
soles. Netflix, the world's largest online movie rental
service, is pleased to offer a 12-month complimentary
subscription to the service. Norton's all-in-one security
software, Norton 360, will be gifting two codes for the
attendees to use to download Norton 360 software. Each code is
good for 1 year of protection and 2GB of online backup
storage, so their information is always secure.
Q Collection Junior, the latest venture from Q Collection (www.qcollection.com), will be gifting an $150 gift certificate for their children's
furniture and bedding. Q Collection Junior is the country's
leading resource for stylish, healthy and
environmentally-friendly children's furniture and bedding. Q
Collection Junior is the only children's furniture and bedding
line recommended by Healthy Child Healthy World, the leading
non- profit organization helping parents find non-toxic and
environmentally-friendly products for their children.
Founded 50 years ago, Shaklee will be gifting recipients with
laundry products from its Get Clean(TM) line -- offering
non-toxic and natural cleaning choices that are safe for you,
your home and the planet -- including Shaklee Get Clean(TM)
Fresh Laundry Liquid Concentrate, HE Compatible; Shaklee Get
Clean(TM) Nature Bright(R) Laundry Booster and Stain Remover;
and Shaklee Get Clean(TM) Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Dryer
Sheets. Recipients will also be invited to receive the Shaklee
Get Clean(R) Starter Kit -- the equivalent to keeping 108
pounds of packaging waste out of landfills and eliminating 248
pounds of greenhouse gas.
Simple Brand is providing a gift certificate for a pair of
their ecoSNEAKS and also providing their blot toe organic
cotton messenger bag and jute shopping bag. In addition to
looking great, ecoSNEAKS(TM) use recycled car tires, organic
cotton, and PET (think plastic bottles water bottles) so they
leave better ecological footprint than ordinary sneaker. In
their efforts to green their operations, The Sports Club/LA
has moved forward on a number of environmentally responsible
initiatives. In honor of these initiatives and this year's
Critics Choice Awards, they have planted trees on behalf of
the talent as an offset to their carbon emissions and as a
commitment to the community.
The Natural Dentist will be giving guests products from their
line which is the first consumer brand created to address oral
health with whole body health in mind. The Natural Dentist's
product line offers clinically proven, natural oral care
products that promote healthy gums and provide a safe and
healthy alternative to mass market products -- many of which
contain alcohol, harsh chemicals, preservatives, and
artificial dyes, flavors and sweeteners. To toast the
participants of The Critic's Choice Awards VeeV will be
gifting each individual 4 bottles of VeeV. VeeV, the world's
first acai spirit, is the first certified carbon neutral
spirits company and also the first to donate $1 per bottle
sold back to Rainforest Preservation through their Sustainable
Acai Project. Acai is the Brazilian super fruit loaded with
antioxidants (57% more than pomegranate and 30 times the
amount in a glass of red wine) that Oprah recently hailed as
her #1 super food calling it the most nutritious fruit on the
planet.
Eco-chic label Viridis Luxe offers fashionistas luxury with a
conscience. The 100% bamboo dress gifted for the Critic's
Choice Awards is a great example of Viridis Luxe's classic
clothing with a fashion-forward twist. The line was started
when the designers felt compelled to start a company that
provides consumers a chance to buy chic and stylish clothing
made from sustainable fibers.
For more information and a complete list of nominees please
log on to http://criticschoice.vh1.com/.
"The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards" is executive produced
by Bob Bain for Bob Bain Productions and Joey Berlin for
Berlin Entertainment. Lee Rolontz serves as executive producer
for VH1.
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that matter to them most with series, specials, live events,
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Source: VH1
CONTACT: Lori Bogin, +1-212-846-7131,
lori.bogin@vh1staff.com, or Scott Acord, +1-310-752-8075,
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http://criticschoice.vh1.com/
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