Look To The Stars News: James Marsden

Stars Line Up For Charity At Nautica Malibu Triathlon

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0000

September 18, 2011 marks the 25th Nautica Malibu Triathlon, one of Southern California’s most anticipated competitions. Hosting some of the world’s finest athletes, philanthropists and celebrities, this event raises money for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Pediatric Cancer Research Program.

The triathlon event course consists of a Classic distance race that is made up of a half-mile ocean swim in the Pacific Ocean, 18-mile bike ride and four-mile run through Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.

Among the stars scheduled to attend this year’s event are Rainn Wilson, Tyler Hoechlin, Jon Cryer, Natalie Morales, Tom Cavanagh, Cristian De la Fuente, David Denman, Greg Ellis, Patrick Fabian, Mark Feurstein, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Chris Harrison, Josh Hopkins, Vera Jimenez, Stana Katic, Ellie Kemper, Andy Laur, Paul Liberstein, Mike Malinin, Oscar Nunez, Eric Christian Olsen, Chris Powell, Rodney Rowland, Daniela Ruah, Chris Schauble, Jeremy Sisto, Ted Stryker, Geoff Stults, Nicole Sullivan, Ryan Sutter, Tiffani Thiessen, Heather Tom, Alan Tudyk and many more.

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman Host A Fine Romance

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman will be hosting the 5th annual event ‘A Fine Romance’, which has previously been held at Sony Centre, California. The ‘A Fine Romance’ event is one of the many charitable events held throughout the year in order to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund. The event is due to take place on 7th November 2009, and celebrates the undeniable love affair between Hollywood and Broadway.

The Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) was first created in 1921 by big stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Conrad Nagel, Milton Sills, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith as well as many others. The MPTF aims to offer assistance to members of the movie and television industry as well as their families. The services that the MPTF offers range from child care support, health care assistance through to help with retirement living.

The ‘A Fine Romance’ event takes its name from the Darcie Denkert book also titled ‘A Fine Romance.’ In this book Denkert explores the relationship between Broadway and Hollywood by examining how a musical such as Pygmalion became a Hollywood blockbuster and re-titled My Fair Lady. In the MPTF event performers are accompanied by a live orchestra under the baton of the Hollywood Bowl’s John Mauceri and perform the songs that have tied both film and stage together for decades.

Celebrities Donate Ties To A Good Cause

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Looking for the perfect father’s day gift that benefits a good cause? Jack Nicholson, Patrick Dempsey and Jimmy Kimmel are just a few of the stars who have taken off their ties for a good cause.

In honor of its tenth anniversary, Career Gear, a nonprofit that assists disadvantaged men find and retain employment, will auction off the ties of some of the biggest style icons from the worlds of film, television, music and sports to raise money for sustaining its career counseling workshops and retention services that lead to quality-of-life improvements.

You can own the tie of Josh Brolin, who doffed the tie he wore to the W. premiere, Kevin Spacey, who signed his silver Armani, or John Waters, whose expressive tie reflects his creative sensibilities. Eric Bana, Matt Dillon, James Marsden, Christopher Meloni, Neil Patrick Harris and Tony Shalhoub have also loosened their collars in honor of Career Gear’s decade of helping men in need. Additionally, a full suit donated by professional hockey player and fashion enthusiast Sean Avery will be up for bid, as well as a selection of ties from André “3000” Benjamin’s clothing line, Benjamin Bixby.

Meet Chris Rock On The Set Of His New Movie For Charity

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Comedian Chris Rock has launched a new charity auction in which you can meet him on the set of his new movie.

Proceeds from the charity auction will go to Journey for Change, a charity set up by Malaak Compton-Rock to empower young people through global service.

“Journey for Change is a great cause,” said Chris Rock. "Not just because it is my wife’s charity… well she is making me say this… but the kids from Brooklyn that she helps are kids that are just like me. Someone helped me and I came out okay. Now we are trying to help them. So bid on the auction and come hang out with me on the set of my new movie “Death of a Funeral.”

Catherine Zeta-Jones to Host A Fine Romance - Hollywood Loves Broadway

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, November 8, Oscar winner Catherine Zeta Jones will be hosting the fourth annual ‘Fine Romance’ event at Sony Pictures in Culver City California to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. Decorating her side as co-host will be Hugh Jackman.

The star-studded evening celebrates the love affair between Broadway and Hollywood. Accompanied by a live orchestra, various celebrities from film and stage will perform songs from musicals that have tied both coasts together for decades.

‘A Fine Romance – Hollywood Loves Broadway’ is produced by Laurence Mark and Dan Jinks. Confirmed performers to date: Amy Adams, Kristin Chenoweth,  Alan Cumming, Sandy Duncan, Victor Garber, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Elijah Kelly, Zachary Levi, Audra MacDonald, James Marsden, Donna Murphy, and John Lloyd Young. 

Courteney Cox and David Arquette in a Race for Research

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:04:39 +0000

The clock is ticking for actors Courteney Cox and David Arquette, who have pledged to raise $1 million in two weeks to benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF).

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic condition that causes skin and linings to break and blister at the slightest touch. Sufferers battle daily with fluid loss and infection of the open wounds. In worst cases, they’ll die of skin cancer before the age of 40, many in infancy.

“Now is such an important time to put the spotlight on EB and ensure that research can continue at a fast pace,” Cox told the Associated Press.

James Marsden Sheds Light on Tourette Syndrome

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:30:01 +0000

Actor James Marsden received the 2008 Champion of Children award last month from the Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA). The award dinner is one of TSA’s largest annual fund raising events in the US.

Marsden, a long time friend of fellow actor Dash Mihok who suffers from Tourette Syndrome, was honored for his support and efforts in raising awareness about this often misunderstood disorder. Believing strongly in education, he says, “Ignorance is such a tough thing to battle.”

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neurobiological disorder that causes involuntary body motor movements and/or vocalizations. These can be frequent, rapid, and repetitive and range from common facial tics like blinking, eye rolling, nose twitching, or grimacing to whole body involvement like stamping or kicking. Although television often portrays TS sufferers cursing uncontrollably, most vocal tics are in the form of grunting, throat clearing, shouting, and barking.