January 14, 2006
2006 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS' PRESENTER GIFT BOXES GO TOO FAR
In less than 40 hours, nearly fifty (50) of the entertainment industry's most highly paid performers will receive approximately $65,000.00 worth of gifts just for serving as presenters at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. From a two-week Antarctic Peninsula Adventure for two valued at over $20,000.00, to a Saeco Italia espresso machine valued at nearly $700.00, Hollywoodís elite will receive an array of lavish items... none of which anyone in their right mind can possibly feel are either deserved or warranted in exchange for the time, effort and skills on display come this Monday evening on NBC.
You know, it's not enough that the Barrymore's, Eastwood's, and Paltrow's of this world get paid millions upon millions of dollars just to act; now we have sit by while they receive gifts which they can easily afford with just a blink of an eye.
What businesses like Research In Motion (owners of the Blackberry brand), Marble Slab Creamery, Nintendo, Altoids and others fail to realize is that they literally insult the rest of us when they give their products and services away for free to the people who need them the least. Sure, I know why they do it--I get that a celebrities' use of so-and-so's product or service is akin to an endorsement--but that doesn't excuse the excessive tone with which its done for actors and entertainers who already receive free publicty by just showing up to present at an awards ceremony with a worldwide audience of millions.
It's high time that consumers--you, me, and our friends and colleagues--stop awarding our hard earned dollars to companies that choose to pander to celebrities rather than award their charity to worthy causes.
Click Here for a complete accounting of the nearly $65,000.00 worth of gifts that Jessica Alba, Pamela Anderson, Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Mariah Carey, Penelope Cruz, Catherine Deneuve, Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Duhamel, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Jamie Foxx, Melanie Griffith, Queen Latifah, Evangeline Lilly, Lindsay Lohan, Virginia Madsen, Tim McGraw, Ian McShane, Gwyneth Paltrow, William Petersen, Natalie Portman, Dennis Quaid, Tim Robbins, Chris Rock, Emmy Rossum, Nicollette Sheridan, Hilary Swank, Emma Thompson, John Travolta, Denzel Washington, Paul Walker, Luke Wilson, Renee Zellweger, and the entire cast of ìWill and Graceî will receive for just showing up and saying a few words at the 2006 Golden Globe awards.
2006 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS PRESENTER BOXS: LIST OF ITEMS
Quark Expeditions VIP Trip For Two: Leave on a two-week excursion for an Antarctic Peninsula Adventure to Tasmania, Antarctica and New Zealand on a 54-cabin ship to see the wildlife of the artic. This package includes airfare for two to Argentina, hotel accommodations the night before the expedition begins, all meals and expeditions, plus artic gear to wear during the journey. Value: $22,000.00
Rare in Nature: Diamonds of the Canadian Arctic Trip For Two: This Northwest Territories Diamond Experience includes airfare for two, luxurious hotel accommodations, professional diamond cutting and polishing lessons, a private tour of top-security facilities where diamonds are crafted and certified for quality and origin, a personally engraved government certified Canadian diamond mounted in a pendant designed by top Canadian designer Paul Hardy and crafted in New York by Moshe Namdar & Co., plus a luxurious shawl made of Qiviuk fiber harvested from the Arctic Musk Ox. Value: $15,000
Lumineers by Cerinate Gift Certificate: Lumineers whitens and brightens and gives you that Hollywood smile. Value: $4,000.00
Six-Month bi-coastal Membership to The Sports Club: Complete with a personal trainer. Value: $4,000.00
Auberge du Soleil-Napa Valley: Get-a-way package including two-night stay, dinner for two, spa for two and amenities. Value: $3,000.00
Chopard Golden Diamond Ring: Value: $2,000.00
Denim For Immortality Jeans: Jeans exclusively designed for Golden Globes presenters with diamond button by jeweler Sol Raphael. Value: $1,250.00
Hugo Boss Fashions Inc.: Gift certificate for an outfit from the Spring/Summer 2006 BOSS Black or BOSS Orange Menswear or Womanswear collections. Value: $1,200.00
Charlie Lapson: Italian leather handbag. Value: $800.00
WalkStyles Inc.: Fitness monitor, Dash Trak faceplates, $500 certificate for WalkStyles Walk Wear clothing, plus one year subscription to the WalkStyles web site. Value: $730.00
Saeco USA: Italia espresso machine. Value: $695
Philip Stein Teslar: Uni-sex watch with black band helps reinforce the body's energy field. Value: $585.00
The Container Store: In home organization makeover. Value: $500.00
Frey Wille: Men's leather belt. Value: $500.00
Point de Vue Salon: Kerastase hair care and spa services. Value: $500.00
Jackrocketwear Couture: Dog couture outfit, carrying case with canine blanket, delicacies and spa products. Value: $500.00
Research in Motion: Blackberry 8700c personal communcation / organization PDA. Value: $500.00
Crane & Co.: Nieman Marcus Black Label Custom Stationary Set. Value: $500.00
Taryn Rose: Gift certificate for Taryn Rose men's shoes. Value: $400.00
White + Warren: Pure cashmere tipped travel blanket. Value: $395.00
Salt Optics Sunglasses: Value: $375.00
Things Remembered: Men's gift set, including men's leather duffle bag, shave kit, wallet, humidor, card and bar sets. Value: $310.00
Marble Slab Creamery: Custom made quarts of homemade ice cream. Value: $300.00
Vax USA: VAX USA X5 vacuum cleaner. Value: $300.00
Nonnie Wallers: Truffles. Value: $250.00
dean.: Chocolate leather vertical uni-sex messenger bag. Value: $250.00
"The Woman In White": 2 Broadway theater tickets & CD box set by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Value: $250.00
Nintendo of America: 20th Anniversary Edition Game Boy Micro with " Dr. Mario/Puzzle League" game. Value: $250.00
Zoe Oliver: Fashion and Spiritual Jewelry -- Gold necklace with two faceted citrine stones. Value: $250.00
Kiehl's : 20 gift bags for the presenter's own next party. Value: $250.00
Mudroom Halloran Trunk: Custom trunk with plaid fabric to hold all items. Value: $250.00
Posted by Mikal at January 14, 2006 12:18 PM
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