Did you see Penn of "Penn and
Teller" magic fame on TV "Dancing With the Stars". I did not approve of the
judges voting (so what!!) but I thought Penn looked great and was the best fancy
foot dancer. And did you notice all of the weight he had lost. This is a photo
of Penn and Teller with me during one of their press parties awhile back.
In this photo Criss Angel
is being interviewed on the red carpet by famous female impersonator Frank
Marino.
Criss Angel, a favorite
magician in Las Vegas has been in New Orleans. Criss performed a double
straitjacket stunt 75 feet above Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans'
French Quarter for two episodes of his "Mindfreak" TV show that will begin
airing in June.
For awhile Frank Marino was a neighbor of Michael Jackson and reported the
children were always playing, but within the confines of a big wall around the
home. Now things have changed. Michael Jackson has moved to a more public home
and takes his children everywhere without those darn awful veils.
So many wonderful and fun
press parties and places to go in Las Vegas. The main writer for this Flick
Chicks website is Judy Thorburn. As a Las Vegas entertainment reporter and The
Flick Chick movie critic Judy Thorburn and her photographer/web master husband
Stephen spent four full days (March 10-13) covering ShoWest, the movie
industry/theatre owners convention which was held at Paris and Bally's Hotel.
One of the event highlights was the premiere of the highly anticipated movie
"21" that showcases Las Vegas. Judy and her hubby were among the VIP invited
guests at the premiere that included appearances by the film's stars Kevin
Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth and rising star, Jim Sturgess.
Afterwards the stars and guests headed over to the fabulous food and
entertainment filled After Party at Planet Hollywood. Judy's coverage of ShoWest
that brought out several film stars including Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr,
Brendan Fraser, Helen Hunt and many others can be found at
www.theflickchicks.com.
Hollywood's most famous P.R. icon Edward Lozzi's movie will soon be coming out.
It is a comedy called "Brother of the Bride". Based on his real life with so
many sisters. I really love Edward Lozzi, he always invites me to the Academy
Awards "Night of A Hundred Stars".
Edward Lozzi with Bo Derek
His life will be one heck
of a interesting life as that is what he has lead. Our own Las Vegas PR icon
Bruce Merrin is off to L.A. to see about the launching of his client, Diana
Zimmerman's new book and to see about the new launch for Beany and Cecil' new
DVD series. It is also his birthday and his family has arranged a big big family
party at an eatery right on the Malibu Beach.
Las Vegas is surely the most exciting city in the U.S. We have the biggest and
most lavish hotels and entertainment in the world. However, I still like the
small hotel best because you need a map to get around in the hotels that are so
so big. But what is important is that the millions of visitors coming each day
love the very, very big hotels.
Coming Movies April 7, 2008
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is back in a new globe
trotting adventure. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as
Indy, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" features an
outstanding cast, including Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray
Winstone, John Hurt, Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and Shia LaBeouf. Frank Marshall
is the film's producer. George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy are the executive
producers. The screenplay is by David Lucas and Jeff Nathanson. Release is May
22, 2008 and is from Paramount Pictures.
"Tropic Thunder" is released through Dream Works/Paramount Distribution. Ben
Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride,
Steve Coogan, Bill Hader and Nick Nolte Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack
Black lead an ensemble cast in "Tropic Thunder, 'an action comedy about a group
of self absorbed actors who set out to make
the most expensive war film. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel
the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast
into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys. Movie
will be released August 15, 2008.
"You Don't Mess With the Zohan". This is a comedy from screenwriters Adam
Sandler, Robert Smigel(Triumph the Insult Comic Dog), and Judd Apatow (Knocked
Up). Sandler stars as Zohan, an Israeli commando who takes his own death in
order to pursue his dream: becoming a hairstylist in New York. Dennis Dugan
directs. Release date is June 6, 2008
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