MALIBU SEEN Receiving Recognition

B2 The Malibu Times January 30, 2014 People By Kim Devore Entertainment Editor MALIBU SEEN Receiving recognition alibu local Albert Sweet is Mto be awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Technion University in appreciation for his devotion to the university and support for Israel. Sweet is Co-Chairman of Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Inc. and a philanthropist. He is an honorary life member of Technion’s International Board of Governers. Sweet will also receive recognition for his passion for Israel’s people and its security. The con- ferral ceremony will take place in Technion City, Haifa, Israel in June of 2014. Albert Sweet will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Technion University for his work completed for Israel. Photo courtesy Occidental Entertainment Photo courtesy Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging Longtime locals Rita Wilson and award-winning hubby Tom Hanks are ready for the red carpet, as well as a slew of new projects and accolades. THE CAPTAIN HAS AN EYE ON THE FUTURE AND A PULSE ON THE PAST alibu’s Tom Hanks may have lost out on the Best Actor nom- Mination, but his latest movie, “Captain Phillips,” is creating quite a buzz. Like the iconic Robert Redford and last year’s Ben Affleck, Hanks was left out of some of the top categories, as were the Coen Brothers for their critically acclaimed “Inside Llewyn Davis.” Although not quite a sweep, Hanks can console himself with a Best Picture nod for “Captain Phillips.” Others in the running for best pic include popular darling “American Hustle” as well as “Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Making Malibu’s Matthew McConaughey, and “The Wolf of Wall Street” the cut with Leonardo DiCaprio. “Gravity,” “Her,” “Philomena” and “12 Years a Slave” also made the top spot. Sentimental favorite Bruce Dern is on the Best Actor list for Local Radhika Nebraska as well as Chiwetel Ejiofor for “12 Years a Slave” and A. Thakkar, a Christian Bale for “American Hustle.” All told, this could be one biology major at of the tightest Best Actor contests in years. As for the ladies, it’s Utica College, made the Fall Amy Adams for “American Hustle,” Sandra Bullock for “Gravity,” 2013 Dean’s Meryl Streep for “August: Osage County,” Cate Blanchett for List with a GPA “Blue Jasmine” and acting vet Judi Dench for “Philomena.” of 3.4 or higher. In the meantime, Tom Hanks is keeping himself busy. Better than a stressful invasion on a boat in “Captain Phillips,” Tom is bringing us the best of the British Invasion. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman team up with award-winning producer Mark Herzog, reliving the British Invasion of the 1960s. The first part of the CNN show debuts Jan. 30. The full, 10-part episode CNN original series, “The Sixties,” will begin in May 2014. The British Invasion begins with the breakthrough performance of The Beatles (very big shooooo) on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Photo courtesy Utica College Even back then, the performance was watched by a record-break- ing 73 million viewers. Today, it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Beatles’ success paved the way for other legendary British bands that quickly conquered the hearts of American teens. Famed entertainers like The Animals, The Kinks, The Hollies, The Dave Clarke 5, The Who and The Rolling Stones all profile the power of the music that defined a generation. Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America on Feb. 9, 1964, and their thrilling, mesmerizing appearance launched a revo- Malibu meets lution in fashion, hairstyles, advertising, politics and sexual mores Broadway that have influenced virtually every aspect of modern American life. Throughout the special, soul song legend Smokey Robinson, Graham Nash (The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young), alibu resident Nick Stabile will star Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (music journalist, record producer Min John Bishop’s Broadway drama, and drummer for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots) “The Trip Back Down.” Stabile, who rock columnist David Wild, Micky Dolenz of the American musical also had roles in “Bridge of Chucky” group, The Monkees, and more all provide insights into how the and ABC’s “The Beach Boys,” is cast British Invasion was actually a reciprocal flow of influences back as once-great NASCAR racer Bobby and forth with American artists. The legendary era of Bob Dylan, Horvath. The story follows Horvath’s Motown, The Beach Boys and others laid down the beats that journey when he returns home to a formed the soundtrack of a generation. Midwestern factory town he left to pur- sue racing. Stabile has been a Malibu resident for eight years with his wife, Tricia Small, and their two daughters. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS Malibu resident Nick Stabile is cast as Bobby Horvath in the Broadway drama, “The OF MALIBU WITH US Trip Back Down.” Photo courtesy Susan Gordon Malibu Times Magazine devotes the last page of each issue to highlighting a photo taken by one of our readers. Send your Do you have a people item? photos to [email protected] for Send it to editorial by fax at 310.456.8986 or by e–mail to [email protected]. You can also drop one off at The Malibu Times Building, located at 3864 Las Flores Canyon the “Last Look” section; photos need to be Road. Photos must either be e-mailed or dropped off; no faxes please. If you have any questions, call 310.456.5507, ext. 105. at least 300 dpi. Let us share your beautiful photos! B1-4,7-8,14 1-30-14.indd 2 1/28/14 6:03 PM.

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