Bolthouse Productions Brent Bolthouse and SBE Entertainment CEO Sam Nazarian Announce a Joint Partnershiptitle
The Duo Along With Designer Philippe Starck Will Focus on the Development and
Building of New Nightclubs and Restaurants in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that will revolutionize
LAs nightlife scene, Bolthouse Productions and SBE Entertainment Group (SBE)
have announced a major joint venture partnership that will see the two
entities join forces to develop, promote and operate nightclubs, supper clubs,
restaurants, lounges and bars. Additionally, SBE and Bolthouse Events are
partnering to develop and expand Bolthouse Events into a full-service special
events company.
Brent Bolthouse and partner, Jenifer Rosero, virtually invented the LA
nightlife scene almost 20 years ago and remain the most influential people in
the Hollywood nightlife scene. Countless trendsetters flock to their various
club nights each week. They have helped put clubs like LAX, Spider Club and
Las Vegas Body English on the map and Bolthouse Productions has produced
major events for clients that range from Maxim Magazine, T-Mobile, Cameron
Diaz and Dolce & Gabbana.
With a reputation for being exciting and cutting-edge, entrepreneur Sam
Nazarian and his talented team at SBE Entertainment Group own and operate a
chic collection of LAs most celebrated nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels.
With a proven track record of attracting a loyal following of celebrities,
sports figures and the social elite, SBE strives to create unique lifestyle
destinations by delivering distinctive properties such as, Hollywood hotspots
Prey and Privilege (formerly Shelter), Yu Restaurant & Lounge (Santa Monica),
Schwabs Restaurant (Hollywood), Lobby Supper Club (West Hollywood) and Le
Meridian Hotel (Beverly Hills). In addition, SBE has a successful film
production division, Element Films, and recently released in conjunction with
Lions Gate the comedy "Waiting" (Ryan Reynolds, Anna Farris). Element Films
other upcoming features include "Down in the Valley" (Edward Norton) and "Five
Fingers" (Laurence Fishburne, Ryan Philippe).
Recently SBE also announced an exclusive partnership with
internationally-acclaimed designer, Philippe Starck. SBEs partnerships with
Bolthouse and Starck will round out a virtual dream team of hospitality
heavyweights that will redefine the entertainment landscape in Los Angeles for
years to come. Nazarian, Bolthouse and Starck will collaborate on all
creative elements of these highly-anticipated new venues, including
development, design, location, naming, operation, branding, marketing and
promotion.
"In the hospitality business, you are always seeking innovative ways to be
exceptional and exceed your customers expectations," said Nazarian. "SBE
sought to build an elite team of the best and the brightest to accomplish our
goal of delivering the ultimate in nightlife experience. SBE is thrilled to
collaborate with Brent Bolthouse and his magnificent team of innovators, whom
have achieved unprecedented success within the highly competitive nightlife
industry. Our collective clientele can expect a portfolio of amazing venues
that promise to deliver the best of what nightlife has to offer including
design, service, ambience and a remarkable energy."
Bolthouse added, "In all of my years of working in the nightlife industry,
I have never come across a person with such a creative vision as Sam. His
approach in creating the worlds first nightlife Super-Company is truly
innovative. The entire team at Bolthouse Productions is eagerly anticipating
working closely with everyone at SBE. The night life industry will never be
the same."
Their first collaboration among the partnership will be the opening of
Lobby Supper Club (the former Lounge) in West Hollywood and Privilege
(formerly Shelter) in Hollywood. They are also in the process of renovating a
lounge in Hollywood that will open in early 2006.
