by Albert L. Ortega

4-11-08 Burbank Airport Marriott, Burbank, CA.

2:45 P.M. FRIDAY- It seemed like yesterday that I made the trek over the hill into the sweltering heat of The Valley alas it was time again to plop my keister on the floor of the Burbank Airport Marriott to cover the annual Grand Slam ( http://www.creationent.com/ ). Fridays are usually quite so I took my time getting there as the first person on stage was Buffy & Angel bad boy Tom Lenk ( http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/1041 ) I worked on a vampire film a few years back with him called “The Thirst” . Just after him was Star Trek Voyager resident Vulcan Tim Russ who has been busy directing many Star Trek themed projects including a very cool film that I worked on called “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men” ( http://www.startrekofgodsandmen.net/main/ ) . In Between panels I hung out with Camden Toy ( http://www.camdentoy.com/ ) who is going to be hosting a new show for Highlander Films ( http://www.highlanderfilms.net/ ) called “Inside Horror” alongside Lisa Wilcox of Nightmare On Elm Street fame. As I walked the floor I saw Richard Kiel ( http://www.richardkiel.com/ )who played Jaws in the James Bond films, Gary Lockwood ( http://www.gary-lockwood2001.com/welcome.html ) was selling his book 2001 Memories and even Brent Spiner ( http://www.therealbrentspiner.com/ ) had his own table where he was selling his new cd Dreamland. Just adjacent to the photo ops was the autograph room where Star Trek actors signed memorbillia and vintage stills from their original series guest shot, it was there where I had the chance to catch up with “Battlestar Galactica” star Herb Jefferson. Next up on the agenda were some reaccuring actors that made appearences on the different Star Trek shows, Salome Jens, Suzie Plakson, Max Grodenchik and Vaughn Armstrong. The quartet shared their experiences on their respected shows and answered questions from the audience lining up on both sides of the stage. As 4:20 rolled around it was clear that the day belonged to the day’s headliner Nichelle Nichols, she regaled the crowd about her meeting with Martin Luther King encouraging her to stay on Star Trek after she had decided to leave the show. Had she left the show it might have been years until we saw the first interracial kiss on primetime television or seeing a lead African American Woman actress on TV. Something to think about…

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by Albert L. Ortega

4-10-08 7021 Hollywood, Blvd. Hollywood, CA.

11:30 A.M.- Located just in front of DSW and across the street from The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce building veteran soap opera star Kate Linder ( http://www.katelinder.com/ ) of “The Young and the Restless” ( http://www.theyoungandtherestless.com/ ) received the prestigious Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The very gracious actress was flanked by her costars and given a proclamation from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa himself. Despite all her success Kate is still a flight attendant for United Airlines, she obviously still enjoys handing out peanuts and blankets on the friendly skies!

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As expected…even with all the warnings about filming and blogging to those who followed the ‘breadcrumbs’ to see the NEW trailer in selected cities… the trailer is HERE!!!! Well, until Warner shuts us all down that is… until then, for those who can’t wait… ENJOY!!! And, don’t forget, SUNDAY visit http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/ where they’re to have the trailer available for everyone! So… for now, until we get the inevitable email from Warner Bros…

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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Release date: August 1, 2008
Genre: Supernatural Action Adventure
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Wong, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong
Directed by: Rob Cohen
Screenplay by: Alfred Gough & Miles Millar
Producers: Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers, James Jacks
Executive Producer: Chris Brigham

The blockbuster global Mummy franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). And this time, the O’Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.

Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China’s ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O’Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents.

As the monarch roars back to life, our heroes find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia. Striding the Far East with unimaginable supernatural powers, the Emperor Mummy will rouse his legion as an unstoppable, otherworldly force…unless the O’Connells can stop him first. Now, in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the trademark thrills and visually spectacular action of the Mummy series will be redefined for a new generation.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is helmed by director Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, xXx) and written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Spider-Man 2, television’s Smallville). Reprising their roles as producers in the series are Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers and James Jacks.

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by Albert L. Ortega

4-8-08 Long Beach, CA.

9:00 A.M. TUESDAY - Once again the streets of Long Beach are filled with the smell of burning tires, fuel and the sound of roaring engines of race cars circling the streets of Long Beach. The annual event which gives media outlets the chance to interview participating athletes and celebrities in their first time out on the track they prepared for in the driving school out in Willow Springs ( http://www.raceschool.com/ ) was by my standards not very impressive. Yes it was slim pickings that day not a real sellable name by any account, usually there is at least ONE person we can hopefully get published but like most things these days what you get is bupkiss. I mean don’t get me wrong I like Wilmer Valderrama but “That 70’s Show” has been off the air for like 3 years now and while Drew Lachey may be a talented singer, when your biggest credit is “Dancing With The Stars” c’mon. Well there was William Fitchner a working character actor best known for his role on “Prison Break” and a slew of films but ask the average person on the street who is all you’ll get is an empty stare. Raymond Cruz (The Closer) was a no show and soap opera star Daniel Goddard, while a real likeable dude just doesn’t pay the rent. Also there racing professionally now after winning the Toyota Celeb/Pro a few years back was former “Malcolm In the Middle” star Frankie Muniz who has really taken to the sport complete with pit crew and super charged car ( http://www.frankiemunizracing.com/ ) he even left acting to pursue his dream full time.

All these guys with a few athletes thrown in the mix get a chance to legally drive fast and lend their support for a good cause as they get to mingle at the local hospital with the children from Racing For Kids ( http://www.racingforkids.org/ ) making the little ones’ day. My suggestion for the Toyota folks for next year, get someone else to book your talent perhaps someone more familar with current talent…

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Feast your eyes on this beauty!!!! Now THIS Rocks!!!!!

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