HOLLYWOOD2020 blogger and columnist Joyce Schwarz on location at Grauman's Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for the Los Angeles premiere of "The Celestine Prophecy' theatrical film. The program following the screening was hosted by Gordon Meyer who is also an executive producer along with Culton and Hamdan. "James Redfield’s novel has inspired millions of people worldwide,” says Gordon Meyer, the show’s host. “Audiences have been anticipating this film ever since the book was published. We are very excited to host the Los Angeles Premiere of THE CELESTINE PROPHECY MOVIE. Hollywood’s Master Storytellerswww.HollywoodsMasterStorytellers.com, hosted the Los Angeles Premiere of the highly anticipated film
Grauman's Theatre marquis features "THE CELESTINE PROPHECY" movie on the night of the Los Angeles premiere -- doesn't it look like it was glowing? 
LIVELY PANEL DISCUSSION DELVES INTO WONDERS OF BOOK & FILM
Redfield, who shares screenwriting credit for the film with producer Barnet Bain and Dan Gordon, was joined on Grauman's stage
by Bain, executive producer Salle Merrill Redfield, director Armand Mastrorianni and the film’s star, Matthew Settle for a discussion about the film and the adaptation of the book after the screening. 
THE CELESTINE PROPHECY movie star Matthew Settle on location on Hollywood Boulevard after the Los Angeles premiere of the film and it's wrap party.
The theatre was packed for the elegant evening -- some of the attendees even wore long satin gowns most of which were accented by new-age type shawls with fringe or velvet touches. “Even before we made any formal announcements, we were fielding countless emails and phone calls about our presentation of THE CELESTINE PROPHECY MOVIE, " said Nadine Hamdan, head of marketing for Hollywood’s Master Storytellers and one of the series’ executive producers. At the event the hosts asked who had received emails promoting the event and most everyone raised their hands and some attendees even got more than one email -- talking about the power of viral marketing and the value of community! Tickets were easily purchased online via www.HollywoodsMasterStorytellers.com, hosted by FilmStew.com.
WHAT IS CELESTINE PROPHECY AND WHY THE COMMUNITY FOLLOWING?
"Publisher’s Weekly" once described the book as “a cross between RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and Moses’ trek up Mt. Sinai,” according to the film's advance press promo. The Celestine Prophecy” spent over three years at the top of the New York Times best-sellers list, has been translated into over 40 languages and continues to be a top seller worldwide with more than 14 million copies in print.
To create the film version, Redfield (who originally self-published the first version of the book and sold 100,000 copies by traveling around the country and promoting the book in local bookstores, actually filmed his own production company. Redfield teamed with producers Barnet Bain (WHAT DREAMS MAY COME), Terry Collis (TOMBSTONE) and Beverly Camhe (JUNIOR, THE BELIEVERS), director Armand Mastroianni (TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL), Oscar® nominated production designer James Schoppe (RETURN OF THE JEDI), and cast members Matthew Settle (U-571), Thomas Kretschmann (KING KONG), Sarah Wayne Callies (PRISON BREAK), Annabeth Gish (THE WEST WING, MYSTIC PIZZA) and Emmy® Award winning actor Hector Elizondo (CHICAGO HOPE).
MOVIE OVERVIEW = Hollywood2020 says "The Celestine Prophecy" is one of the most beautiful films we've ever seen. It truly glows with some of the best cinematography and visual effects that rival Hollywood blockbusters. It glows with celestial spirit and energy. Just seeing the opening scenes sweep you away to a Shangra La-type experience. Park your skepticism in the lobby and suspend your disbelief and go with the flow and you'll revel in the panorama of spectacle that they create. Several attendees in the audience said the film gets better and better each time you see it. Although the film has no rating, it has been shown at hundreds of churches nationwide and it should be in 25-30 markets in the next month or so. The Redfields are traveling the country once again -- just as they did to promote their book when it was first published. This time they'll be ambassadors for this gorgeous production. At this point no DVD is available. Go to the website to see more about the fascinating community evolving to complement the film's release and check out this blog for our previous story on why Redfield is a master marketer. James Redfields CELESTINEVISION.COM. For more details on the film, cast and crew go to The Celestine Prophecy (2006)IMDB. For a quick overview and other links go to wikipedia's entry at: The Celestine Prophecy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The film follows most of the beats of the novel because that's what The Celestine Prophecy book was -- one of the first of the human growth movement motivational books to be told in novel form.
BEYOND THE CELESTINE PROPHECY MOVIE -- Siddartha! During the discussion Bain announced one of his upcoming projects is a movie version of Siddartha. Redfield revealed that there is a 12th Insight that is happening now and he's about ready to unveil it to his fans and the world. He hinted that it was about community. Fun to hear Redfield reveal that the lead male character in the film is based on him.
Serendipity struck several times for this blogger at the event. I sat in the same row as a past client of mine who is now a reknown talent agent. The gal next to me who was a pal of hers lived in Hawaii at the same time I did and we knew several people in common. Then at the wrap party I was chatting with a producer who it turned out was also a past grad of my Star*course classes on how to promote and market you and your project to Hollywood. Of course with more than 2000 Star*Course grads out there and hundreds of past clients it makes sense that I'd run into several at this event that is all about hopes and dreams and being a star in your own life while contributing to others.
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