Paprika Steen's recent press tour has U.S. audiences hungry to learn more about the actress who is already the toast of Europe. To hold everyone over until her return, Ms. Steen has been continuing to participate in World Wide's "Ask Paprika" campaign by responding to questions submitted by her fans and followers. The fourth and fifth videotaped answers haverecently been posted. Do you have a question for the actress? Be sure to post it here. Yours could be chosen next!

With the announcement of the Golden Globe nominations last week came some confusion about why Paprika Steen was not included for her jaw-dropping performance in Applause. World Wide would like to clarify that Ms. Steen was not submitted for consideration because Applause opened a few weeks too early in Denmark last year for the film to qualify. However, thanks to the film’s successful one-week run in Los Angeles earlier this month, she is qualified for Oscar consideration. Ms. Steen was submitted in the category of Best Actress and a full campaign is underway. The Academy will be announcing its 2010 nominations in late January.

The reviews are in and the consensus is unanimous: Paprika Steen's performance in Applause is simply jaw dropping! In the wake of the numerous screenings for the film held on both coasts, in addition to the one-week Oscar-qualifying run held in Los Angeles last week, critics are confirming what World Wide knew all along: this film is a winner! In fact, the theater circuits were so impressed with Applause's popularity that they've requested additional copies of the trailer and more prints so that they can increase the film's pre-premiere exposure and hopefully show it in additional theaters.

We had a great time at the reception held for Applause star Paprika Steen while she was in Los Angeles recently. Following the film’s showing at the Sunset Screening Room in Hollywood, the actress was greeted by acting colleagues, members of the World Wide board and marketing team, and a host of other admirers at the nearby Mirabelle’s restaurant. Notable in attendance were the wife of the of the Danish consulate, Berit Stenhoj, Academy award winner Arnold Schwartzman, John Barrymore III, and Don McManus.

World Wide would like to welcome the newest supporter of Applause: La Velvet Margarita Cantina. Located at 1612 North Cahuenga Blvd., in Hollywood, this unique Mexican restaurant provided dinner to the lucky winner of the Applausepromotional sweepstakes on the eve of the screening to which they were awarded tickets. Please help us return the favor by dining at this festive eatery when you are in town. For more information, visit http://www.velvetmargarita.com/vmc.html or call (323) 469-2000.

Have you seen Applause yet?  If not, you might want to check out the American Cinematheque screening, which takes place Friday, December 3 at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA.  Those in attendance will enjoy a special Q&A with the film’s star, Paprika Steen, by moderator Timothy Blake.  

For tickets, visit:

http://www.fandango.com/americancinemathequeattheaerotheatre_aacpd/theaterpage.