Thursday, January 14, 2010
Strike TV Webisodes with a Panel of Guests, Including Actor Timothy Dalton!
Strike TV was created by screenwriters during the Writers Guild of America’s strike of 2007. Since then, it has grown to house more than 200 independently financed web series from writers of "The Office," "The Daily Show," "Friends," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Saturday Night Live," "Robot Chicken," and many more. In addition to the webisodes this Friday night, special guests will join us in person for a discussion panel.
Hosted by Bob Kushell (writer and producer, "The Simpsons")
Panelists include:
Peter Hyoguchi: CEO of strike.tv
Ken Lazebnik: Writer, A Prarie Home Companion, Star Trek: Enterprise, Touched by an Angel. Writer / Producer of "Harmony" (screening)
Matt Enlow: Producer of "Mountain Man" (screening)
Timothy Dalton: Actor, James Bond. Starring in "Unknown Sender" (screening)
Steven de Souza: Writer, Die Hard, Tomb Raider. Creator of "Unknown Sender" (screening)
Dan de Souza: Producer/Editor of "Unknown Sender" (screening)
Mindy Sterling: Actor, Austin Powers and "Unknown Sender" (screening)
Ellen Sandweiss: Actor, Evil Dead. Actor/Producer of "Dangerous Women" (screening)
Anthony Farrell: Writer, "The Office." Creator of "Dwelling" (screening)
Christopher Barrett: COO of strike.tv
Lester Lewis: Writer, "The Office" and co-founder of strike.tv
Ian Deitchman: CCO of strike.tv
Susan Miller: Writer, "thirtysomething", "The L Word," Creator of "Anyone But Me" (screening)
Tina Cesa Ward: Co-creator of "Anyone But Me" (screening)
Lorin Wertheimer: Writer, "Girlfriends." Creator of "Speedie Date" (screening)
Patricia Scanlon: Creator of "Hildy, Hildy" (screening)
Keu Reyes: Creator of "Caesar & Chuy" (screening)
Magnus Janson: Creator of "The Goob" (screening)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Renaissance Pleasure Fair, Ed Harris In Person, Elvis' 75th Birthday
Come to the Elvis Presley 75th Birthday press conference at Elvis' star (at Hollywood Blvd. & La Brea) and compete to win a pair of tickets to the event. Friday, January 8 at AM sharp!
Here are the details:
Kings, Queens, Knights & Jesters co-presented with the Original Renaissance Pleasure Fair Through Saturday, January 9 at the Egyptian Theatre
See the full schedule.
Saturday, January 9 – Noon - 5:00 PM (free admission)
Saturday, January 9 – 1:00 PM
THE SECRET OF KELLS, 2009, 75 min. Dir. Tomm Moore. Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the
eyes, in this sweeping s
tory. Best Animated Feature nominee, 2009 Annie Award and European Film Awards. Winner 2009 Annecy Int'l Film Festival. "Absolutely luscious to behold!"-Variety. "Visually ravishing"-Screen Daily. Trailer | Listen to KPCC interview with animation critic Charles Solomon and host John Rabe!
Saturday, January 9 – 5:00 PM
EXCALIBUR, 1981, Warner Bros., 119 min. Director John Boorman’s retelling of the Arthur legend brings the story of Arthur’s court to life via a series of stunning images and rich performances by, among others, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nigel Terry, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart. Trailer
KNIGHTRIDERS, 1981, Taurus, 145 min. Dir. George Romero. George Romero’s most underrated and personal film, a haunting tale of Camelot transposed to a modern-day Pennsylvania renaissance fair, where knights joust on
motorcycles. Ed Harris is mesmerizing as the doomed king, Amy Ingersoll is the Guinevere figure, and Gary Lahti stands in for Lancelot. Make-up/effects artist Tom Savini is a standout in a rare acting role. Trailer Ed Harris in person with KNIGHTRIDERS.
Elvis 75th Birthday Celebration
More information on our website.
Sunday, January 10 – 5: 30 PM
Elvis Presley 75th Birthday Celebration:
Join us for a celebration of what would have been Elvis' 75th birthday, with films, special guest Francine York, music and karaoke from Roarshack, the biggest Elvis Mix 'n Mingle trivia game west of Memphis from Wise Guys Events (and Elvisy Prizes), food vendors including banana-peanut butter pancake bites from Buttermilk Truck, BBQ from BarbiesQ and to top it all off, birthday cake from La Morenita Bakery for the entire audience. Plus, Elvis merchandise from Hollywood Book & Poster. Fabulous prizes from Warner Bros. and Bettie Page Clothing. Dress to im-Presley!
Then at 7:30 PM, an
Elvis Presley Double Feature:
ELVIS '56, 1987, 61 min. Dir. Alan & Susan Raymond (AN AMERICAN FAMILY). A chronicle of Elvis' breakthrough year when he rose from naive rock singer to world famous superstar. Featuring rare performance footage and most of the 22 songs he recorded in 1956... "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender" and more. Band member Levon Helm narrates. [SD/DMX Digital Cinema Presentation]
JAILHOUSE ROCK, 1957, Warner Bros., 96 min. Dir. Richard Thorpe. Elvis Presley is serving a term for manslaughter. Once the King is released from jail, he quickly rises to the top as a rock 'n' roll singer. Trailer Special Guest Francine York.