Dec 27, 2011

'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' movie release



Renowned director David Fincher ('Fight Club', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button') has signed on to create this American remake of Stieg Larsson's best-selling 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', which will be released nationally today.

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012

Directed by David Fincher

Starring Daniel Craig, Stellan Skarsgard, Rooney Mara, Robin Wright

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures' three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. The film is based on the first novel in the trilogy, which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and become a worldwide phenomenon.

See you at the movies.

Websites

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Sony Pictures Australia

Sony Pictures

Music News Australia

Media Man News

Oct 28, 2011

Extreme Cabaret Zeta Bar Hilton Halloween Girl - 28th October 2011



Sydney’s Zeta Bar at the Hilton Hotel got a bit of a leg up on the other Halloween themed entertainment tonight as their extreme cabaret unleashed Halloween Girl.

She was unmistakable, as Halloween girl showed off her skeleton er legs, torso et al.

This creation was one that you would not likely find at Luna Park or in a school classroom.

The dancing skeleton stirred up patrons appetite for a drink, nibble and photo opportunities, and there was plenty of tease in the mix.

Model Anastasiya Bakss pulled off the dancing skeleton routine beautifully, and seemed to get right into the spirit of things.

Someone from the crowd was overheard "My Halloween dream has come early. I've got the treat here, not the trick. This is tickling my funny bone".

You wouldn't have guessed, but tonight's creation was made up in only an hour. The creation was a massive hit at the Zeta Bar, and word spread around other floors of the Hilton.

Snatch the opportunity to do Sydney in a naughty and teasing way. Come again to Sydney Hilton next Friday night and experience the new phenom known as 'extreme cabaret'. Trick or treat? You will have to join us to find out.








 
 
 
 

*photography by Eva Rinaldi Photography

*artistic creations by Human Statue Bodyart

Websites

Hilton Hotel Sydney

Zeta Bar

Zeta Bar - Extreme Cabaret profile

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Human Statue Bodyart

Oct 21, 2011

Elle Macpherson new face of Invisible Zinc Myer Sydney, by Eva Rinaldi - 21st October 2011


Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson has scored her latest product endorsement, Invisible Zinc, letting the cat out of the bag at Myer Sydney today.

The famous super model is in Australia for both business and family matters (her father Peter Gow fighting a battle with cancer).

Elle looked great as she appeared in the popular Cosmetics Hall.

Friend Melissa Hoyer interviewed Elle on topics such as beauty products, lifestyle and what's she's learned about Suncare. Yes, of course Invisible Zinc got a mention by name, and the news was all good.

Myer group general manager Judy Coomber was very pleased about how everything went.

Elle, thank you for stopping by and letting us get some great shots, and all the best with your exciting business ventures and family matters in Australia.









          Elle Macpherson

Websites

Myer

Elle Macpherson official website

Invisible Zinc

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Music News Australia

Splash News

Splash News Online

Oct 14, 2011

Extreme Cabaret Egyptian Harlequin Creature Does Hilton Zeta Bar, by Eva Rinaldi - 14th October 2011

Extreme Cabaret Egyptian Harlequin Creature Does Hilton Zeta Bar, by Eva Rinaldi - 14th October 2011


 
 

Sydney’s Zeta Bar at the famous Hilton Hotel continued to delight with the extreme cabaret, the unique performance that is all the rage in Sydney, Australia.

If a drink and a splash of tease are your thing you have most come to the right place.

My Human Statue Bodyart was delighted to deliver a hot cabaret presentation, this time with a powerful Egyptian Babylonian mythological cabaret creature theme, finished off with black and white squares.

Tonight model Anastasiya Bakss was back again by demand, made up in an Egyptian Babylonian Extreme Cabaret Creature Feature' - ish mummy burlesque like number, with a black and white bodypaint on some of her extremities, and boy did it awake the crowd's 'Egyptian Yummy Mummy' fantasies.

You wouldn't have picked it, but tonight my 'Egyptian Babylonian Creature Feature' was made up in less than an hour. The creation was a massive hit at the Zeta Bar, and word quickly spread around other floors of the Hilton, until Zeta reached capacity crowd level.

A crowd member was overheard "It's my Extreme Cabaret Egyptian creature dream come true".

The extreme cabaret performances have rocked Hilton's Zeta Bar big time, and for this reason Hilton's around Australia, indeed around the world, are getting ready to add 'Extreme Cabaret' to their weekly line up. Last fortnight Hilton Surfers' Paradise got infiltrated by 'Extreme Cabaret', and they are eagerly awaiting another dose.

Snatch the chance to do Sydney in a unique fashion. Come again to Sydney Hilton next Friday night and check out 'extreme cabaret'. The Egyptian Babylonian Cabaret creature' has done her dash, and and being tucked back in her Mummy's tomb, but we heard a little something about Halloween themed cabaret monsters. Join us and see what all the excitement is about. Sweet dreams.
 
 
 


photography by Eva Rinaldi Photography

*artistic creations by Human Statue Bodyart

Websites

Hilton Hotel Sydney

Zeta Bar

Zeta Bar - Extreme Cabaret profile

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Human Statue Bodyart

Sep 16, 2011

Specsavers continues NSW business expansion via bodypaint, by Eva Rinaldi - 16th September 2011



The ultra popular Australian eyewar retailer Specsavers has continued to show significant vision and daring in its latest campaign incorporating human statues into its marketing and media mix.

No, we're not talking about Alex Perry being the public face and voice of the company either, but rather a more measured media and marketing mix incorporating bodypaint and themed costumes.

It's marketing vision includes standing out from the pack, and they have again ramped up their campaign incorporating sales 101, superior customer service, quality products, and creativity... thanks to the eye catching human statues.

Last week Specsavers launched their Perth store, but today it was time for NSW via the Winston Hills store, following the lead from the Wetherill Park store this past Wednesday.

Specsavers is currently enjoying an Australia wide campaign which has been running like a freight train from NSW to SA, across to WA, and has now come back full circle to NSW via Western Sydney outlets in the heart of "Boganville".

It's been confirmed that countless retail masterminds from across the nation are watching the Specsavers - Human Statue Bodyart campaign closely, with rumblings dozens of other retailers are going to give the statues and bodypainting a go, in order to not be overshadowed by the dynamic and somewhat daring marketing tactics.

Impressive marketing and media tactics shown by Specsavers, or not? The watercooler chat states beancounters will know for certain in a matter of weeks, and early indicators demonstrate the eyewear retailer has shown great vision with the campaign, and that the rewards have far exceeded the risk.

A number of major retail giants such as Westfield's will soon be testing the waters with statues and bodypaint, and some heavyweights in the hotel - casino - resort sector will also be soon following suit, having caught wind of the campaign, with some also seeing human statues in action at a certain Sydney hotel...something about "Hilton" and extreme cabaret.

The retail industry is remaining divided as to if the statues were too "extreme" or not, but daring to be different may be one of the few ways to bring to life campaigns in the struggling retail sector.




*the writer is the director of Human Statue Bodyart

Specsavers

Human Statue Bodyart

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Aug 29, 2011

Miranda Kerr- relaunch Kora Organic Skincare Sydney, by Eva Rinaldi 29th August 2011


Miranda Kerr was lovely in Sydney today at the and today she hit the David Jones store in Sydney at 12pm to relaunch of her Kora organics skincare range.

The supermodel signed autographs for fans and is clearly excited about it.

After having recently given birth to her baby Flynn, Miranda has said she was content to give up modelling and focus on her other projects if her body didn't bounce back.

"It's funny, but I really didn't mind if my body didn't go back to what it was before," Kerr said.
"I had decided during the pregnancy that between my skincare range, Kora Organics, and my book, Treasure Yourself, that there were plenty of other things I could do in my life.





Photo - Eva Rinaldi

Aug 23, 2011

Australasian Gaming Expo Report, by Eva Rinaldi - 22nd August 2011



Today was a important day on the Australian gaming industry calendar. It's the third and final day of the 2011 Australasian Gaming Expo, held at Darling Harbour in 'Sin City' Sydney, Australia. The event comes at a time where the spotlight on the Australian gambling industry may have never been brighter or so politically red hot.  My company, Human Statue Bodyart, was delighted to be in the thick of the action. Enter the events world of the Gaming Technologies Association...

Australasian Gaming Expo Open Day In Sydney...

Over 150 gaming - gambling exhibitors enjoyed day three at the Australasian Gaming Expo Open at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Dozens of big name brands were there including IGT (and its new 'Sex And The City' slot game), Aristocrat Technologies Australia, Ainsworth, Konami, WMS, ShuffleMaster and Bally. 

Most of the exhibitors were making a return appearance from last year. It appeared they're were more exhibitors than "punters".

It's a huge production, with over 15,000 square meters decked out in gambling gear.

While big name companies like IGT somewhat dominated the event, it was impossible not to also recognise some of the smaller operations, as well as a few of IGT's competitors of sorts, thanks to their considerable branding and marketing efforts.

Here's the list of all of entities I was blessed to be able to speak with and photograph:

IGT
Aristocrat Technologies Australia
Ainsworth 
Bally
Maxgaming
Keno
Paynter Dixon Hospitality
Tenrod Australia
Rohrig
Choice Paper & Imaging
Allpride Signs & Marketing
Paltronics Australasia
Maximun Light

As you can see from our photographs showcased on our Flickr, a great time was had by all, and the event was largely a success for all involved.

For the record, some of my personal favorite games are 'Sex And The City', 'The Phantom', 'Queen Of The Nile', 'Aussie Gold', 'Rose Tattoo', 'Jaws', 'Wheel Of Fortune' and Keno.

It's going to be interesting to see what poker machine manufacture is the one that will step up to battle with the red hot IGT slot - 'Sex And The City'. Will it be Australia's own Aristocrat or an international entrant.

Good on the organisers for also having coffee and bites on hand. 4.5 stars out of 5 for an excellent event, and we'll look forward to being on hand next year for more of the fun and games that is the Australasian Gaming Expo.






Websites

Australasian Gaming Expo

Gaming Technologies Association

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Human Statue Bodyart

Aug 14, 2011

Masquerade party at Zoo Bar, Leichhardt talk of Little Italy, by Eva Rinaldi - 13th August 2011


Masquerade mania was all the rage tonight at Little Italy's Zoo Bar in Norton Street, which was celebrating a birthday.

The 40's plus crowd was into the masquerade theme, but only about 30 percent of the club goers went to any significant effort to dress to the theme.

The doors opened at 9.30pm and it didn't take long for a line up of roughly 100 people to build. The mix was about 40% guys to 60% girls, which one would suspect will be good for business. 

As is sometimes the case, it appeared that some of the ladies who went to extra effort in dressing up got a bit of an "unfair advantage" in getting in early, but I think its fair enough when people make the extra effort in dressing to impress (and in this instance that also included having an impressive mask.)

The cost of the evening was only $20, and was even better hunting at $15 if you were lucky enough to have a "priority entry pass".

Overall the organisers and security did an excellent job of controlling the "party animals" and maintaining order, while there was just enough wildness that one and all were ensured of having a great time. 

Special thanks to Von on the door for your assistance to news media at the event.

By the look of the party there's going to be quite a few folks who attended waking up in the morning with a masked stranger in their bed, or on the lounge, whatever the case.

The event was a success, and its a safe bet that the 40's plus crowd will be back to The Zoo Bar again next Saturday, with or without masks.











Websites

The Zoo Bar

Back2Funk Facebook

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Aug 13, 2011

Specsavers Seeing Merit In Human Statues, by Eva Rinaldi - 13th August 2011




Popular Australian eyewear retailer Specsavers has shown significant vision and daring in its latest campaign incorporating human statues into its marketing and media mix.
It's marketing vision includes standing out from the pack, and they have embarked on a campaign incorporating solid sales material, superior customer service, fantastic products, and creativity... thanks to the eye catching human statues.
The Perth store campaign recently commenced and was a big hit. This was the latest state to employ the tactics in its Australia wide campaign that spread from NSW to SA, and has now hit WA.  Melbourne will be next, then back to NSW with Sydney's Parramatta Store makeover.
It's understood that many retail hot-shot masterminds from across the industry are watching the Specsavers - Human Statue Bodyart campaign closely, with rumblings other retailers are going to give the statues and possibly bodypainting a go, in order to not be overshadowed by the dynamic marketing tactics.
Brilliant marketing and media tactics shown by Specsavers, or not? The rumour mill says beancounters will know for certain in less than a month, but early indicators demonstrate the eyewear retailer has shown great vision with the campaign, and that the rewards have far exceeded the risk.
A number of major retail giants will soon be testing the waters with statues and bodypaint, and some leaders in the hotel - casino - resort sector will also be soon following suit, having caught wind of the campaign, with some also seeing some human statues in action at a certain Sydney hotel...something about "Hilton" and cabaret.
The retail industry remains divided as to if the statues were too "extreme" or not, but daring to be different may be one of the few ways to bring to life campaigns in the struggling retail sector.
*the writer is the director of Human Statue Bodyart


Sydney's Hilton Hotel brings back Extreme Cabaret By Popular Demand, by Eva Rinaldi - 13th August 2011


Sydney's in-crowd was once again back at The Hilton's Zeta Bar last night for more teasing and titillation by Extreme Cabaret.

Friday's at Zeta have never been hotter than at current thanks to the cabaret and carnival themes.

You're be delighted to hear that the cabaret human statues were back, as were the dancers. Last night saw the debut of little person 'Mini Lady Gaga' who added extra Moulin Rouge energy to the arts collaboration.

The award winning Zeta Bar was going crazy, in a good way, and guys and girls lapped it up.  The bar sure did a healthy trade, and we understand a number of last minute accommodation bookings were taken in by the Hilton Hotel, which is always a good sign of a fun and hot night out in Sexy Sin City.

The 8 foot tall (on stilts) ringmaster / MC was back, which acted as quite the conversation piece and ice breaker facilitator for conversations between lads and lassies in attendance.

If you didn't already hear The Hilton's Zeta Bar will be presenting their Extreme Cabaret each Friday till the end of September, already many club goers in Sydney are being influenced into dressing up in Extreme Cabaret garb.

It's all just in time for 'Underbelly Razor' which returns to Channel Nine on Sunday August 21. Ladies, don't be afraid to dress up as vice queens Kate Leigh or Tilly Devine.

The Zeta Bar remains a  favourite of many Sydney based celebs, but no one is disclosing the names of who is showing up each and every Friday. You just have to turn up and play "name that celeb". The Extreme Cabaret "dolls" will be back, and they are looking forward to tantalising and titillating you, so don't disappoint them will you darlings.

PS: wondering what to wear? Feathers, black with red and blue and white are in, as are shades of conservative bondage fashion, but don't forget - it's Hilton, not Kings Cross, so if in doubt play it a little safe, and leave it to the performers to show off their skin.





Websites

Hilton Hotel Sydney http://www.hiltonsydney.com.au



Aug 5, 2011

Hilton Hotel Sydney loves Extreme Cabaret; 2nd week running, by Eva Rinaldi - 5th August 2011

 


Sydney's in-crowd was once again delighted and titillated by Extreme Cabaret at the Hilton Hotel's Zeta Bar earlier tonight.

It's the second Friday night in a row that the famous Hotel has gone with the Extreme Cabaret theme, and tonight I was ecstatic to be asked to create a cabaret human statue for my wonderful new client.

The award winning Zeta Bar was going off once again and guys and girls lapped up the eye candy and took in the atmosphere.

Human Statue Victoria and dancer Missy helped keep the party going, helped along by the 8 foot tall (on stilts) ringmaster / MC.

The Hilton's Zeta Bar will be presenting their Extreme Cabaret each Friday till the end of September.

Some patrons were overheard saying that the human statue creation bore some resemblance to 'Underbelly Razor' costume themes.

The Zeta Bar is a favorite of many Sydney based celebs, but exactly who was there tonight was kept under wraps, and no one is saying names of who is to be there next Friday either, but rest assured the Extreme Cabaret "dolls" will be back.  Will you be there with bells (or feathers) on?

A big thank you and well done to the team at Hilton Hotel and Karina Vincent's Bar Solutions.

We're so looking forward to doing it all over again next Friday.

 model- Victoria Gordeets





Websites

Hilton Hotel Sydney www.hiltonsydney.com.au



Human Statue Bodyart www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au


Eva Rinaldi Photography www.evarinaldi.com