Happy Birthday Elizabeth Banks!

Happy Birthday to our perfect Effie, Elizabeth Banks!

Repainted Katniss Barbie Sold for Almost 2k

Maybe you've never seen the work of master doll repaint artist Noel Cruz because realistic dolls just creep you the hell out. OK, maybe that's just me. But we'll get over our fears (and see our therapist) to show you his AMAZING repaint of the Katniss Barbie. Cruz took the pretty decent to-begin-with doll and turned her into a lifelike masterpiece, complete with a new, realistic-sized braid. Remember the Braid of Unusual Size she was sporting before?

Want one? Well, sorry, you can't have one. She sold yesterday for $1980.55 on eBay. Holy CRAP.

See more of Mr. Cruz seriously unbelievable work HERE. Yep, now I'm fascinated. He even has other Jennifer Lawrence dolls.

'Catching Fire' Costumes on Display at 'Art of Motion Picture Costume Design' Exhibit in Los Angeles

Photo by Joe Kucharski/Tyranny of Style

Katniss' party dress. Photo courtesy El UniversalSeveral costumes from Catching Fire are on display at the FIDM 'Art of Motion Picture Costume Design' Exhibit in Los Angeles, including Katniss' dress from the party at Snow Mansion and Johanna Mason's Catching Fire chariot costume. The costumes, designed by Trish Summerville, are featured in the annual exhibition of over one hundred costumes from 2013 films. This year's exhibition features costumes from more than twenty films, including all five 2014 Academy Award nominees for Best Costume: American Hustle (Michael Wilkinson), The Grandmaster (William Chang Suk Ping), The Great Gatsby (Catherine Martin), The Invisible Woman (Michael O’Connor), and 12 Years a Slave (Patricia Norris).

Costume Illustration by Robin RichessonSummerville says about working with Jennifer Lawrence, "She's great, she has a tiny little waist, she's curvy and lean. She's a joy to dress, great in period pieces as well, great strong shoulders. She's very open to dialogue on the different consumes, open to trying things as you try and cram in as many shapes and silhouettes as you can."

Mockingjay dress illustration by Robin RichessonOne of the dresses on display is Katniss' mockingjay dress which is made of layers of silk chiffon and printed bird feathers-- blue birds, peacocks, bluejays and mockingbirds. Summerville worked with an illustrator as they laid out photos of feathers, compiled then into a print and transferred that onto fabric to assemble the dress.

If you're a costume buff, you can see the exhibition for free through April 26th:

22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

February 11-April 26, 2014
10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday through Saturday
FREE

FIDM Museum & Galleries
919 South Grand Avenue, Suite 250
Los Angeles, California, 90015
(Ground Floor, Park Side)
213.623.5821

photo courtesy El UniversalThanks to RealorNotReal News for finding some great pics! Costume illustrations by Robin Richesson and information are from the article, "The Designer Behind The Wild 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Costumes: Trish Summerville by Anne Thompson.

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Funeral Held Today in New York

According to The Guardian, the private funeral for Philip Seymour Hoffman was held in Manhattan today and attracted a sombre audience that included Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, Louis CK, Ellen Burstyn and Spike Lee. The list of mourners also included Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore, Joaquin Phoenix, Mary Louise Parker, John Slattery, Jerry Stiller, Marisa Tomei, Diane Sawyer and her director husband, Mike Nichols.

The ceremony was being held at the Church of St Ignatius Loyola, the same limestone church that hosted the funerals of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Lena Horne and Aaliyah. The 1898 Baroque-style marble interior is reminiscent of a Roman basilica.

A larger memorial service is being planned for later this month. On Thursday evening, family and close friends gathered for a private wake at the Frank E Campbell Funeral Home in Manhattan.

The theatre community mourned the actor on Wednesday with a candlelit vigil outside his beloved Labyrinth Theatre Company and Broadway’s marquee lights were turned off for a minute.

Jena Malone at Designer's House Launch

Jena Malone attended the launch of Designer's House at HD Buttercup in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Designer’s House is a marketplace that provides insider access to high-end home furnishings from elite interior designers and boutiques.

Take Your Picture With Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar For Charity in Louisville

The Louisville Film Society is hosting an Oscar party and fund-raiser on March 2 at the site of the organization’s future theater and office space, and the guest of honor seems to be Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar. The event features a red carpet walk and the chance for guests to get a picture with Jennifer's award.

As you probably know by now, Louisville, KY is Jen's home town. This event will celebrate Jennifer's success along with other Kentucky natives including George Clooney. Twenty Kentuckians are nominated for an Oscar this year according to Lousiville Business First! Can that be right?!

The fund-raiser kicks off at 7 p.m.  Attendees will watch the Oscars at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now online for $50.

Are you going to this event? We'd LOVE to see your picture with Jennifer's Oscar!

Josh Hutcherson Signs With CAA

Deadline recently reported that Josh Hutcherson has just signed with one of Hollywood's top talent agencies, CAA. He has been in play since recently leaving ICM, the agency that repped him since he was 11 years old, and which booked him into career-making roles such as The Hunger Games and The Kids Are All Right. Hutcherson is managed by The Beddingfield Company.

Congrats, Josh!

Elizabeth Banks at 'The LEGO Movie' Screening in New York

Elizabeth Banks attended The LEGO Movie screening hosted by Warner Bros. Pictures & Village Roadshow Pictures on February 5, 2014 in New York City. Liz's alter ego Wyldstyle is totally adorable, no?