GBK Productions Hosts 2007 Emmy Gift Suite at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

The 2007 GBK Emmy Gift Suite brought out some of the biggest names in showbiz, who mingled throughout the presidential suite at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, right in the heart of Hollywood, on September 13th and 14th.  In celebration of the upcoming Emmys, they were gifted with practical as well as more luxurious gifts by numerous high-end companies.

It’s not only celebrities who benefit, however. GBK specializes not only in celebrity events, but also in fundraising for charitable organizations with the power to make a huge difference in the world. GBK will donate 20% of its proceeds from this year’s Emmy suites to Clothes Off Our Back, 6 Degrees, The Humane Society and the Harbor Foundation. In addition, each charity will also be given a $100,000 gift bag to auction off.

GBK Productions, founded by Gavin Keilly, hosted the gifting suites at the Roosevelt for Emmy Award presenters, nominees, invited guests and members of the press, days before the Emmy telecast. After receiving the BizBash award for Best Gift Bag for its 2006 Emmy Gift Suite, GBK continued its exciting tradition, offering celebrities amazing on-site spa and beauty treatments as well as over $100,000 in gifts.

The Charities:Clothes Off Our Back
Founded by Jane Kaczmarek (“Malcolm in the Middleâ€)and Bradley Whitford (“The West Wing,†“Studio 60 on the Sunset Stripâ€), Clothes Off Our Back is a 501c3 organization in which they host charity auctions, selling attire worn by today’s hottest celebrities. With the help of their celebrity and designer friends, they have been able to give back and improve the lives of children worldwide. www.clothesoffourback.org.

6 Degrees
Started by Kevin Bacon, (also responsible for the game “Six Degrees of Kevin Baconâ€) the concept is nothing new- any one person is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships- but this organization aims to use this theory to accomplish something good. Visiting their website allows you to donate and support any and all of your favorite charities, as well as learn more about the favorite causes of others, including charities that your favorite celebrities might support. www.SixDegrees.org.

The Humane Society
Since 1954, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has worked hard in honor of all animals, fighting animal cruelty and abuse and promoting the protection of animals in the U.S and abroad. Nearly ten million members contribute to this powerful charity, making it the largest organization in the nation protecting the interest of the animals. www.hsus.org.

The Harbor Foundation
A wonderful charity reaching out to the youth, The Harbor Foundation works hard to offer help to those with physical disabilities, underprivileged environment or other circumstances, which put them at a disadvantage. Providing resources they need to get ahead in their early years, The Harbor Foundation hopes that this will help the youth to grow into active and educated members contributing to society tomorrow.

“A Rose of Thanks†station was also set up in the presidential suite at the Roosevelt, giving the celebrities the opportunity to write a thank you card to the troops bravely fighting for our country. Started by Matthew T. Hunt after being robbed at gun point on two separate occasions in 2006, the cards are his way of making an impact on others and expressing gratitude to the brave men and women for all the sacrifices they’re making. www.aroseofthanks.org.

Celebrity gift bags included items from companies such as:

Cinzia Designs

A division of Europa International, Cinzia Designs, created by Cynthia Shapiro, is known around the world as a high-quality and high fashion eyewear manufacturer. Cinzia Designs allows you to wear elegant, upscale and fashionable reading glasses as well as chic and edgy sunglasses. Also providing a variety of cases and even necklaces, your glasses will always look good even when you’re not wearing them. David Sisk was onhand to gift stars like Stacey Kiebler, Mario Lopez, Cheryl Hines, Debra Messing, Constance Zimmer, Paula Abdul, Joey Lawrence and Leeza Gibbons, who were only a few of the celebrities making sure to pick up items from Cinzia Designs. The stars loved the styles. Joey Lawrence was so impressed, he and his wife contacted David on the day of the Emmys to say they were interested in more items. www.cinziadesigns.com.

Cadillac for Men

Guests at the Roosevelt on September 13th and 14th were lucky enough to receive a sneak preview of the new Cadillac Fragrance, a line designed, developed, produced and marketed worldwide by Beauty Contact Inc. through a licensing agreement with General Motors. From the stylish and classic black packaging to the innovative Design symbol- a Wreath and Crest- Cadillac for Men captures the true essence of a Cadillac. The line will consist of a EdT Spray, After Shave, Deodorant stick, Hair and Body Wash, Travel sized EdT spray, as well as a limited edition Edp. Delivered from Switzerland in November of 2007, the official launch is scheduled for early 2008. www.beautycontact.com.

K1speed.com

Unleash your inner race-car driver at K1speed, the indoor racing center which offers an indoor racing experience you’ll never forget. At one of the largest karting centers on the west coast, providing up to 80,000 sq. ft. of race track, K1 Speed uses high-performance, emission free electric karts. Racing all the other racers, you can reach speeds of 40mph in these high-speed karts, some of the best in the world. Combined with the asphalt race track made to feel as authentic as possible, these were designed to give you an experience of a real race-car driver, though in a much safer way. The karts are computerized to allow the pit crew to step in and reduce speeds or stop the kart altogether if need be. Great for parties. www.k1speed.com.

Alexander Innovation Wizard

Greg Schwartz was onhand to share the latest coolest technology from Alexander Innovation Wizard. He was gifting the Head Spa Massager, which everyone received with joy. Daveigh Chase from “Big Loveâ€, “Lilo & Stitchâ€, and “Donnie Darko†liked the fact that our Head Spa Massager focused in on key pressure and relaxation points with electronic stimulation pads.  Even the most beautiful people in the world get stress headaches. Celebrities might get good use out of the digital recorder with a wireless remote which is being called the “next generation in spy technology.†Conveniently, this small recorder comes with a finger sized remote microphone that can be placed essentially anywhere, whether you’d like to spy on a conversation in another room or another office at work and also has an adapter to record phone conversations. With 136 hours of recording time/1GB, the voice recorder can also be used as an FM radio or MP3 player.

For someone always on the go, Alexander Innovation Wizard has created a home theatre system- The Home Theatre Watch- that fits right on your wrist. With 2 GB of storage and a high resolution, 1.5 inch LCD color screen, the watch doubles as a film screen, allowing you to view full-length films just as you would on your PC. In addition, the watch can be used as a voice recorder or MP3 player and plays MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA and JPG files.   www.alexIW.com.

TA-BU Clothing Line

Marques Massengale’s TA-BU (Truly About Being You) clothing line proved to be a hit among celebrities at the Roosevelt last weekend, with Kevin Dillon, Tim Daly, Mario Lopez, Sasha Cohen, Leeza Gibbons, Seth Green and William Baldwin being only a few singing the praises of this clean but edgy line. Fashionable but still affordable, Ta-Bu uses simplistic colors- red, black and white- and consists of cozy hoodies, soft tee shirts and sparkly and decorative tank tops.

Impressed Mario Lopez claimed he would wear one of the shirts for his next red carpet appearance, while Tim Daly vowed to get the shirts on the upcoming season of his show, “Private Practice.†“American Idol†judge, Paula Abdul picked up several items, grabbing some for “Idol†co-judge, Randy Jackson as well. When asked if she’d like to take some for her other “Idol†co-judge, Simon Cowell, however, Paula was quick to make a sour face while exclaiming, “No way!†www.ta-buclothing.com.

Walnut Grove Spring Water is a newly discovered natural spring water – from South Central Indiana – is harvested in a rural and protected location, making it only 1 of 2 certified natural spring sources in all of Indiana. The natural filtration for this water is created with limestone, sandstone and a unique “sugar sand†as well as gravel formation, all contributing to the completely pure and light taste and feel of the water.

Heart disease and cancer research claim that the healthiest kind of water are hard waters with moderately high total dissolved solids, and walnut grove spring water fits that bill with 270 total dissolved solids. In addition, the moderately high level of Bicarbonate in this water (180) is said to aid in digestion.

Owned by M. Duane Smith and Leslie K. Smith, this is a privately-held company, with the water being bottled and shipped directly from the source. Walnut grove spring water is currently available in 50 fine dining establishments, gourmet retailers and wineries. www.walnutgrovespring.com.
Aqua Tan

Celebrities, just like the rest of us, love to keep a healthy sun-kissed glow year round without the dangers that go along with spending hours in the sun. Aqua Tan’s spray-on self-tanners, exquisitely packaged in cobalt blue and silver bottles, were gifted to guests at the Roosevelt to provide a healthy and safe alternative to UV tanning that’s easy enough to use year round. Aqua Tan can be used daily to achieve a dark, exotic tan or less frequently if you’d prefer more of a soft, subtle glow.

The healing anti-oxidants contained in Aqua Tan products can partly be credited to friend of founder Katianna Nightingale, who gave Nightingale water from the healing grotto in Lourdes after she had developed skin cancer, prompting Nightingale to make an effort to share the blessing she was given herself. With skin pampering botanicals that pamper the skin, Aqua Tan is also dermatologist recommended.

Having produced skin awareness spots on various networks, including E!, CNN and Bravo, not only does Nightingale continue to promote skin cancer awareness, but also donates a portion of Aqua Tan’s proceeds to various skin cancer causes. For more information, visit www.aquatan.tv.com.

Revitalash

Stars also walked away with their own magic tool for easy-to-get longer, fuller and thicker eyelashes. An astounding cosmetic innovation, Revítalash was developed by Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff as a very special gift for his wife, Gayle, as she recovered from breast cancer. Though chemotherapy had thinned out and damaged Gayle’s eyelashes, Brinkenhoff was determined to put his medical expertise to use and formulate a breakthrough product that would renew and strengthen his wife’s brittle lashes.

Revítalash- applied daily at the base of eyelashes- takes only weeks to begin lengthen, strengthen and thicken eyelashes. Within 60 days, you’re likely to see a remarkable difference in your own eyes.

A portion of the proceeds from this product will also go to benefit breast cancer research as well as educational initiatives. www.revitalash.com.

It Works!

It Works! introduced their top selling product, the Ultimate Body Applicator, designed to reduce wrinkles fade stretch marks and shrink cellulite while it tones and tightens your skin through a snug body wrap. In just 45 minutes, this spa-like body applicator treatment works to refine the appearance of your abs, back, legs, arms or even your face.

Founded in 2001, It Work! offers first-to-market anti-aging, appearance, stress, health and weight loss products, receiving national attention and an appearance on “Attention to Surgery†(CNN) as well as in Opportunity World Magazine. www.itworks.net

Dougherty Laser Vision

Dougherty Laser Vision is a full-service refractive surgery practice offering a wide range of techniques and technologies and ensuring that every patient receives the most appropriate and personalized treatment possible. Having had a successful LASIK procedure himself in 1997, Dr. Dougherty uses his first-hand insight and perspective to relate to any concerns or fears that patients might have.

As one of the first U.S surgeons to perform LASIK, Dr. Dougherty has helped to pioneer the new implantable lenses that were created specifically for patients whose high prescriptions prevent them from being a suitable candidate for the LASIK procedure.

Having implanted more lenses than almost any other practice in the country, Dougherty Laser Vision has been designated an ICL Center of Excellence.

Dr. Dougherty’s reputation among his colleagues has earned him the nickname, “the doctor’s doctor†and made him the go-to surgeon of choice among several medical professionals, including other LASIK surgeons. In addition, he regularly treats LASIK patients who have had complications from other laser centers.

On the ophthalmic clinical faculty at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute and one of only 40 surgeons worldwide to serve on the editorial board of the Journal of Refractive Surgery, Dr. Dougherty has been featured on Oprah, FOX news, National Public Radio, TLC’s “Ten Years Younger,†E! News and the Los Angeles Daily News and Family Circle. He continues to teach advanced surgical techniques and lectures around the world at universities and major ophthalmology conferences. www.DoughertyLaserVision.com.

Pure: Lindsey Marie’s 2008  Pearl Line

As a student at the Royal College of Art in London, Lindsay Marie has created bold, sexy and exotic pearl pieces selling in over 40 stores and boutiques in the U.S. While using the highest quality of freshwater, south sea and exotic Biwa and keshi pearls, Lindsay strives to adapt new collections to whatever the current trends may be. Her Biwa pearls reveal gorgeous luminescent depth as well as soft, delicate shapes.

Lindsey Marie’s keshi pearls, often referred to as “poppy seed pearls,†are known for the way in which they shimmer and catch light. Beautiful and exotic, the quality, design and and style of these pearls is sure to please any fine-jewelry collector.

Whether you’d like to flaunt onyx, lemon citrine, peridot, iolite or amethyst stones, Lindsay has created ethereal designs with delicate metals, adding femininity, sophistication and chic style to your wardrobe. www.lindseymarie.com.

BARBAR’S New BT Professional Blow Dryer

Wonder how Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay Lohan or Nicole Kidman manage to have soft, shiny hair without the frizz day after day? Perhaps they can thank the BARBAR BT Professional blow dryer, created with a black tourmaline stone which turns energy into heat, thereby helping to protect the hair from all the negative energy that might otherwise leave their hair dry and unmanageable. This light, sleek dryer has an ionic charger, high heat feature and an intense air pressure perfect or creating salon-quality styles right at home. www.barbarartist.com.

BARBAR’S New 1600 Ionic-Titanium Plate Flat Iron

Not only does this iron straighten hair, but it also seals in moisture to create smoother and more polished hair, making it less damaging than most traditional professional flat irons. Built with titanium, and made for someone who regularly straightens their hair hoping to achieving bone-straight styling, this iron is safe enough to use on wet or dry hair. At 1 ½ inches, it features a digital temperature display and heats up to 420 degrees F, working on even the thickest and most coarse hair. www.barbarartist.com.

Komfort Pets Carrier

Komfort Pets Carrier is the perfect solution to keeping your pets comfortable regardless of how hot or cold the whether might be. As the most innovative, climate-controlled pet carrier in the world, Komfort Pets is designed to automatically keep cool your pets down when the outside temperature gets too hot and to warm them up when it gets too cold. Equipped with an overload protection and “overtemperature†indicator light for your own peace of mind, this carrier is safe, easy to use and sure to provide ultimate year round comfort for your pets. www.komfortpets.com

Ritual Supper Club

Ritual offered delicious food samples to guests at the Emmy suites, introducing guests to this new Hollywood hotspot. Mind, body and soul come together in Ritual Supper Club’s zen-like atmosphere. Gold and red tones along with relaxing water features accentuate this sexy restaurant/nightclub located on Cahuenga Blvd., right in the heart of Hollywood. With banana trees in the wood-accented, candle-lit dining room, and the bamboo-studded patio enhanced by a glorious waterfall, Ritual creates an atmosphere and evokes a mood you’re likely to remember and crave more of.

Also boasting a dance floor large enough for 450 people, the club features 18 plasma screens adorning the walls, independently programmed to display images synchronized to the music.

Executive chef, Andy Pastore, who considers one of his mentors to be the famed Wolfgang Puck, creates an inspired menu of Pacific Rim and California fusion dishes. Healthful, market-driven and unpredictable, Pastore does use organic produce often as well as Diamond Ranch organic meats.

Setting Ritual apart from other Hollywood clubs is their unique tea program, “The Art of Tea.†A tea sommelier compiles aromatic teas to settle and cleanse (the “pre-tox†blend) or to enhance clarity and energy (the “post-tox†blend).

Ritual also serves classic and innovative cocktails made with fresh seasonal fruits and premium spirits at their four full-service bars. High-end tequilas, designer vodkas and VIP bottle service are all available. www.ritualsupperclub.com.

Juiceman Juice Extractor and George Foreman Grill

The Juiceman Juice Extractor and the George Foreman Grill, created by Salton, Inc., were a hit among celebrities over Emmy weekend. Already proven to be hugely powerful and popular products, they provide the tools to get nutrients from your food while you knock the fat out of it. With high-performance motors, the Juiceman makes it easy to get the greatest concentration of nutrients from your fruits and vegetables, providing the quick energy boost and instant nutrition you need for your hectic lifestyle. The Juiceman Pro includes an LCD display, three speed control for hard or soft produce and a custom-fit juicing pitcher.

The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine is something celebrities are sure to love, as are most Americans.  The innovative functions on this grill can help to sustain- or even attain- a healthier lifestyle. With a chic design, this grill includes grilling pates, waffle plates and a griddle/bake pan, leaving you with endless cooking options. www.eSalton.com

3LAB

3LAB introduced celebrities to the “h†serum: the World’s first Patent Pending Bio-Engineered Growth Hormone Anti-Aging Serum and the Skin Brightening and Wrinkle Fighting Cream (WW Cream).

Featuring the bio-engineered growth hormone, Nano-Claire GY, the “h†serum reverses the aging process by supplementing the same growth hormones naturally produced in the body, thereby replenishing the growth hormones that are naturally lost in the aging process.

The anti-oxidants contained in this serum work to strengthen and protect the skin against environmental damages.

With continued use, the “h†serum can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, diminish the effect of UV light on the skin, increase the skin’s energy and reduce age spots all while enhancing your skin’s natural glow.

The WW Cream was designed to fight multiple skin problems at once.

Not only does this cream treat wrinkles, it will also:

· Improve the skin’s tensile strength and luminosity
· Reduce dull, tired looking skin by accelerating cell turnover
· Use skin brighteners to target hyperpigmentation, dark spots and freckles
· Boost skin’s hydration
· Bio-regulate skin’s exfoliation

3LAB products are available at Barneys New York Stores and at Saks Fifth Avenue stores. For more information, or to order online, visit www.3LAB.com.

Happy Bodies: The Celebrity Vitamin

Happy Bodies calls on a sense of humor to achieve wellness and optimal health, introducing their products with unique characters and fun, clever names. Founded by Patricia Canter, Happy Bodies eliminates the “clinical†feel often associated with such quality supplements, making them the first and only nutraceutical vitamin company that uses such a clever style.

Their core product- which was also gifted to celebrities last week- is the 30 count Daily Detox Drink Packets. With a lemon-aid like taste, his drink packet will not only get rid of the toxins accumulated in your system every day, it can also protect your organs, shield you from genetic changes of cancer, boost your longevity and lower your blood pressure.

The Burned Out Formula is another useful product if you happen to suffer from chronic stress. Formulated for individuals suffering from a low cortisol level as well as elevated catecholamines, this formula helps to optimize cortisol balance and catecholamine imbalance.

Greens with Envy is a lemon/lime flavored organic greens food containing cleansing, regenerative and alkalinizing grass juices, algae, enzymes, prebiotics and is also combined with high ORAC value vegetables, fruits and berries. To check out more Happy Bodies products, visit www.happybodies.com.

Cinzia Designs

A division of Europa International, Cinzia Designs, created by Cynthia Shapiro, is known around the world as a high-quality and high fashion eyewear manufacturer. Cinzia Designs allows you to wear elegant, upscale and fashionable reading glasses as well as chic and edgy sunglasses. Also providing a variety of cases and even necklaces, your glasses will always look good even when you’re not wearing them. Stacey Kiebler, Mario Lopez, Cheryl Hines, Debra Messing, Constance Zimmer, Paula Abdul, Joey Lawrence and Leeza Gibbons were only a few of the celebrities making sure to pick up items from Cinzia Designs. Joey Lawrence was so impressed, he and his wife contacted David on the day of the Emmys to say they were interested in more items. www.cinziadesigns.com.
Chéia Vida

This non-jittery energy boost comes straight from the Brazilian Rainforest, combining the most powerful anti-oxidants into one exotic drink.  One key ingredient, Açaí, supports healthy eyes, enhanced blood flow as well as strength of arterial walls and veins by giving the body a wider range of antioxidants than what can be found in fruits such as grapes and oranges. Substances include iron, fiber, protein, amino acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E.

Another ingredient, yerba maté, consists of the substance “mateine,†known to provide energy though notably different than ordinary caffeine. Mateine is believed to relax blood vessels, while caffeine does the opposite.

The green tea in this drink also contains powerful antioxidants and is said by many, including medical professionals, to help burn fat.

Finally, the chá de bugre in this drink is believed to be the #1 weight loss supplement in Brazil. Brazilian’s call on this ingredient to suppress their appetite and even to burn cellulite. In addition, this ingredient has been used in Brazil for various home remedies, including relieving coughs and reducing uric acid. www.aliveworld.com.
Gift bags included:
· Lasik eye surgery from Dougherty Laser
· Lingerie from Brazilian designer Aline Alcantara
· A $10,000 certificate to the Renaissance Health Centers
· A $20,000 gift certificate to Iron Horse Trike Works towards the building of a motor bike
· MP4 player watches and innovative spy equipment from Alexander Innovation Wizard
· Foundation Room Gold Membership from the House of Blues
· Three hour private cocktail cruise on a yacht from American Yacht Carriers
· I to I Travel “volunteer vacation†to one of 500 locations around the world for up to 3 months
· Mexican vacation and stay in one of Karisma Resorts’ Presidential Suite
· $4,000 worth of private chartered “fly time†from Bombardier SkyJet
· Week long spa vacation for pets from Aunt B’s Pet Resort
· Komfort Controlled Pet Carrier
· Year Membership at Crunch Fitness
· $5,000 worth of smile makeover services provided by Dr. Catrise Austin
· Aqua Tan tanning cream
· In home liposuction cream provided from “It Worksâ€
· Two Weeks delivery of a customizable gourmet diet plan provided by Fresh Dining
· Travel kit with luxurious products from Sphatika
· Sunglasses from Cinzia Eyecare
· Cartoon character hats and shirts from Too Cute
· Invitation and buy-in to the World Poker Tour’s Celebrity Poker Tournament
· Private Party at K1 Speed Motor Way
· Pearl Necklaces from Lindsay Marie Pearls
· Elegant Maya hand bag
· Hasbro games, including the Operation Kit
· GPS dog collar from The Hear Now
· George Foreman Grills & a Juiceman Blender
· Perfume and cologne from Beauty Contact
· Organic robes and bedding from Eco Baby
· Body Glow spray tans
· Year supply of vitamins and detox products from Happy Bodies
· $1,000 wrinkle cream from 3Lab
· Medi-Rub Corporation Foot and Back Massagers
· Custom made invitations and stationary by Wrapsody
· Year Supply of Cheia Vida
· Green products from Metropolitan Gifts
· Revitalash eyelash extender
· Makeup Brushes from Cinema Secrets
· Natural Rejuvenation System from Nature Bright
· Blow dryers and curling irons from Barbar

Celebrities were also given on-site spa treatments including:
· Manicures and pedicures by Art of Beauty
· Make-up applications and products from Jane Iredale
· Restylane and botox treatments and facials from Renaissance Health Center
· Spray tans by Body Glow
· Hair analysis and shampoo from Esuchen

In addition, celebrities with kids were gifted with:
· Unique skin products from Noli & Noli
· “No Paparazzi Peas†t-shirts from Lunchbox
· Clothes from Sophie Catalou
· “Dabib†waterproof bibs
· Baby bottle covers from Lily Bugs