WESTMORE NEWS
Westmore Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony (TOP)
 Westmores of Hollywood were awarded one of the highest honors in entertainment, recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was dedicated to Montague "Monty" George Westmore Jr. held on October 3, 2008.
Westmore Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Invitation (TOP)
{Sponsored by the non-profit 501(c)3 George Westmore Research Library & Museum}
- (Friday) - October 3, 2008 @ 11:30am
- 1645 Vine Street, Hollywood, Ca. 90028
- (On the west side of the street.)
We hope that you will find the time in your busy schedule to join us at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star presentation, to celebrate 91 years which the Westmore family has been creating legendary hair and makeup styles in Hollywood Films.
(The ceremony is dedicated to Montague "Monty" George Westmore Jr. who passed away from Alzheimer's this last year and our former Hollywood Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant. The Westmore Star was the last star approved in Johnny's dedicated years presiding over the Hollywood Walk of Fame.)
In the presentation are George H. Westmore's grandson:
- Marvin George Westmore - Blade Runner, Elvis & Doctor Doolittle
- Michael George Westmore - Star Trek (Series & Movies), Mask
Celebrities in attendance:
- A.C. Lyles - Producer (Paramount Studios, GWRL&M Board Member)
- Robert J. Wagner - Actor, Author
- Ms. Betty Lasky - Editor, Author, GWRL&M Board Member and Daughter of Legendary Film Pioneer Jesse L. Lasky, Producer (Famous Players-Lasky, Paramount Studios)
The Westmores of Hollywood will Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 08 (TOP)
Hollywood, CA.- Legendary Makeup men, The Westmore's of Hollywood will receive their Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. The official word came from Hollywood's honorary Mayor, and Walk of Fame Chairman, Johnny Grant, “Today I am happy to announce an array of celebrities who have earned this recognition for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement.”
Pioneers of their industry, the Westmore's not only created, but they defined the role of makeup artists in Motion Pictures. Wigmaker, George Westmore made history when he opened the very first makeup department in 1917 at Selig Studios. George's oldest sons, Monte, Ern, Perc, and Wally went on to open their own makeup departments at Warner Brothers, RKO, and Paramount. By the 1930s nearly every motion picture studio had a Westmore heading up their makeup department. In 1935 the brothers teamed up to open the most opulent salon of its time, glamor mecca; The House of Westmore on 6638 Sunset Strip. Bud Westmore ran the makeup department at Universal for 24 years where he created the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Youngest son, Frank was a freelance makeup artist and worked with Cecil B. DeMille on the Ten Commandments and wrote a family biography appropriately titled, The Westmore's of Hollywood.
The third generation Westmore's brothers, Monty Jr., Marvin, and Michael have all made their own significant mark in Hollywood. Monty Jr. was personal makeup artist to Paul Newman and Joan Crawford. Marvin created the fashion forward makeup for the epic film, Blade Runner, and Michael is the mastermind behind the alien creations on the Star Trek series and won an Oscar for his work on Mask.
Their artistic hand has influenced Hollywood in film and in television where stars were made, and most, were made up by the Westmores.
Christian Dior and the Cure For Dark Undereye Circles (TOP)
Finally, finally, Christian Dior has found the cure for dark undereye circles. No more surgery, concealer and endless creams. No, the makeup artists for the Christian Dior Fall 2006 look simply embraced the dark circles in all their glory and took it a step further...all the way to the future.
Yes, clearly the inspiration for the "black mask across the eyes" look was Daryl Hannah as Pris the pleasure replicant in the classic film Blade Runner, which also starred a young (very hot) Harrison Ford, (also sort of hot in a blond, crazed Teutonic kind of way) Rutger Hauer, (pre-crazy, gorgeous) Sean Young, and (intense, origami-making) Edward James Olmos. We remember the scene in the film quite well. Pris is on the run from the authorities for....well, never mind, it's complicated. But what's important is that, after she finds some shelter, she decides to spruce up her appearance a bit (being on the lam takes a toll on a girl's looks). She covers her face in white makeup, then uses a (supercool, way ahead of its time) type of airbrush to spray black across her eyes. Voila! Her makeup is done! She looks fabulous. In a sort of punk/goth/pleasure bot/homicidal kind of way. Having a smoking figure helped quite a bit.
In any event, we applaud the artists at Dior who are encouraging women everywhere to embrace their dark undereye circles. Us? Well, no, we haven't actually tried it yet. You try it out at the office and let us know how it goes over.
This is a film Marvin Westmore did 25 years ago. He created the makeup on Darrell Hana (first time the airbrush was used in and for Motion Pictures) and all the looks and makeups on the film.
Marvin stated, "This last week at the big Mid West show in Chicago I saw a group of young models who were wearing this same look for a hair fashion show - amazing that none of theses people know the makeup artist who created it or where it came from or give credit for the foreward looking makeup designs - I was 25 years premature."
SPECIAL NOTE: Now available: Blade Runner - The Director's Cut (25th Anniversay Remastered Limited Edition) with an exclusive interview with Marvin Westmore.
Click here for more information.
Kaori Nara Turner Honored (TOP)
Kaori was recently honored by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun with Gold and Silver Rays (Kunsho Award) for her cultural contribution to promote understanding of Japanese traditional arts and kimono within the entertainment industry. She has also been supportive of various Japanese-American community organizations in Southern California including Keiro Senior Health Care. Kaori was honored at a ceremony in Japan and a party was held in her honor at the home of the distinguished clothing designer, Tadashi.
"Dreamgirls" Makeup Artists at Westmore Academy (TOP)
Tym Shutachai Buacherern, Department Head for the new release "Dreamgirls" used the Westmore Academy facilities for the show's makeup artist bootcamp training.
PHOTO BY DAVID JAMES
Excerpt from "The Artisan" magazine, Fall 2006:
"Camille Friend and I both took a day before the show to have hair and makeup "Boot camp." The makeup was done at Westmore Academy, and hair was done at Wright Salon. Both places had generaously donated their facilities for the boot camp. Artists were asked come along with a model. About 30 hairstylists and 30 makup artists showed up. I showed the artists how I wanted the makeup to look, on both the '60s and the '70s for the performance day. It was amazing to see all the artists interpret the looks and see how they make it their own."
Marv Westmore Awarded for Outstanding Union Leadership and Service (TOP)
 President of the Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Guild - Local 706 IATSE, Thomas Short, presented Marvin Westmore with the Outstanding Leadership and Service award.
Westmore served three terms as President of the IATSE Local 706, 16 years on the Executive Board, and six years as Makeup Artist Craft President for Continuing Education.
Westmore Staff and Students Involved In Short Film (TOP)
  The Westmore Academy took part in the makeup department for the narrative short film "Reflections of a Life" about an intimate portrayal of a woman's life and her battle with breast cancer. Both staff and students participated in the film which starred Kathi Carey, Linda Gray, and Fredric Lane.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MOVIE TRAILER
VISIT THE REFLECTIONSOFALIFE.COM WEB SITE
Westmore and Stephen King Unite! (TOP)
 LOS ANGELES, CA - Turtle Bay Entertainment and Producer Julie Sands recently sought the assistance of the Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts in Burbank, California to provide all of the makeup necessities for their production entitled, “Lunch at the Gotham Café.” Based on the novella by Stephen King, the short film chronicles the exploits of a madman, culminating with a massacre in a café. Marvin Westmore presided as Make-Up Department Head while Academy instructor Michael S. Pack (Special Make-Up Effects) provided the intricate prosthetics required for the grueling shoot.
For details and accompanying photos regarding the production, log onto their website at: www.gothamcafethemovie.com
Nip/Tuck for SPEX Instructor Michael Pack! (TOP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - Special Effects Instructor, Michael S. Pack recently completed work on an upcoming episode on the series Nip/Tuck on Showtime slated to air in August.
Mr. Pack is also featured in a recent issue of Make-Up Artist Magazine.
Marvin and Kandace Westmore on location at "Senor White" half-hour pilot (TOP)
Pictured above are (L-R) Kandace Westmore; Ron White; Enid Arias;
Ketty Gonzalez; and Marvin Westmore.
The photo was taken on the back lot of Universal Studios.
Los Angeles, CA - Legendary makeup artist Marvin Westmore recently assisted his daughter, Kandace, on a half-hour pilot for 20th Century Fox entitled "Senor White." The sitcom, starring comedian Ron White, was directed by veteran director Betty Thomas, and co-stars Melinda McGraw, Yvonne DeLaRosa and Brent Sexton.
This particular production presented the veteran makeup team with one of their more challenging assignments. An Angora goat was involved in a wrestling scene that required a protective coating to be placed on the hair for protection against the film blood for continuity purposes.
Kandace and Marvin Westmore on location at ABC Columbo Television Series (TOP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - He is baaaaaack!
No, not Jack Nicholson, but rather Peter Falk in the role that has fit him better than his dilapidated overcoat. Columbo returns in a new Movie of the Week entitled, Columbo Likes The Nightlife, to be aired in February on ABC.
Kandace Westmore headed the Makeup Department with her father, MARVIN, who remains active in the industry and employs the latest techniques at his Makeup Academy in Burbank. Hair styling duties on the project went to Department Head JOY Zapata with assistance by Barbara Cantru.
Westmore Academy helps Mayo Clinic prepare for smallpox and biological warfare (TOP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts recently received a call from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida to reproduce the ravages of smallpox on a human arm for triage purposes. To achieve the effect, instructor Michael Pack fashioned the macules out of gelatin and painted the surrounding area with creme liners to simulate rawness. The request from Gaylord L. Bridegan, MS, stemmed from governmental concerns in recent months involving germ and biological warfare.
In the past, the Westmore Academy has been called upon to fashion numerous disaster simulations for community services. Mock drills ranging from plane crashes to earthquake disasters to terrorist acts - were comprised of various artificial blisters, burns, cuts, bruises, compound fractures, and even arterial blood sprays for heightening their sense of realism. |
