IN THE KITCHEN
Maria Palacios, Veronica Alberto, Kat Grant and Evelyn Barrios prepare fruit platters to be served at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Oswaldo a Orellana prepares over one thousand Filet Mignon’s.
Jill Rosalba has probably one of the biggest jobs at the Golden Globe Awards. Polishing the silverware. Supervisor Sam Vaco appreciates the work of his entire crew. “These people deserve all the credit they can get. They’re some of the hardest working people this Sunday.”
QUIET BEFORE THE STORM
While the renowned pool of the Beverly Hilton Hotel is slowly being transformed into the venue of one of the hottest after parties of the Golden Globe Awards, two visiting tourists – ready to take their place in the bleachers this Sunday – are staying put at the pool as long as they can.
Who can blame them. They escaped this week’s blizzard in New York.
Read More »THE RED CARPET IS ROLLED OUT
A team of over 40 carpenters spent close to five hours today laying, which certainly will be Sunday’s most beloved carpet in Beverly Hills. The red carpet at the arrival area of the Golden Globe Awards.
For those who like numbers. The total carpeted area stretches 27.000 square feet. It will take two people one hour to vacuum the entrance close to when the doors of the International Ballroom open.
Read More »AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER THE GLOBES
If the Golden Globe Awards had an Angel, it might as well be the Beverly Hilton’s setup manager Angel Rodriguez.
This year’s ceremony will be Angel’s 18th Golden Globe Awards. It is his responsibility to make sure that 110 tables are perfectly setup, and 1300 guests are comfortably seated.
Throughout the years, Angel has held a perfect record. One year, however, Angel truly saved the ballroom. “Shortly before the show, we all of sudden realized that due to some miscommunication, over a hundred chairs had been removed during the last camera rehearsals,” he recalls.
“We had to scramble to get them all back at the tables, and the last chair was literally placed the moment the Golden Globes went live!”
Angelina, Brad, Johnny and Halle, rest assured. Angel will be there this Sunday and so will your chairs.
Read More »JUST TWO MORE DAYS …
This morning, media from all over the world were given a sneak peak of the stage and International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Set builder Michael Hoffmann shows off one of the many new additions to this year’s Golden Globe stage. Thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Moet & Chandon will serve the stars champagne from hundreds of special edition Golden Globe Award bottles. Ricky Gervais however, prefers a cold Foster beer. From a can.
ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET
The 68th Golden Globes is coming your way live from the red carpet in just a few short days!
The show will be broadcast nationwide live in HD on NBC Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 (PST)/8:00-11:00 (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
AWARD STATUE SNEAK PEAK
Here’s a sneak peak at the award statues for the 68th Golden Globes awards show. Who will take them home? Tune in to NBC on Sunday, January 16 at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST to find out.
THE ONLY OSCAR AT THE GLOBES
Oscar Zuleta is a true Golden Globe Awards veteran.
As one of the Beverly Hilton’s longest working employees, Oscar has served the stars at 17 consecutive Golden Globe ceremonies.
“My favorite moment was when I served Sean Connery a glass of red wine,” recalls the Globe vet. “He told me it was custom in his country that those that serve a glass of wine always take the first sip. I told him I couldn’t because I was working.”
“Mr. Connery turned around, talked to my supervisor, came back and handed me a second glass saying, ‘Here’s a toast to both our health!’”
Golden Globe winner Mickey Rourke is responsible for his second most memorable Golden Globe moment. “He saw my name tag and acted in a very funny way upset, saying ‘What the heck are you doing at the Globes!’, to which I replied, ‘But Mickey, I am the only Oscar at the Globes!’”
Read More »A BALLROOM IS TRANSFORMED
The International Ballroom is transformed into one of the most glamorous stages.
Presenter Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock has been selected as a presenter for the 68th Golden Globes Awards.
