Monday, September 22, 2008

Grease in Los Angeles

The film It was originally released to theatres on June 16, 1978. It was filmed at Venice High School in Venice, California. It was released in the U.S. on VHS during the 1980s; the latest VHS release was June 23, 1998 as 20th Anniversary Edition following a theatrical re-release that March. On September 24, 2002, it was released on DVD for the first time. On September 19, 2006, it was re-released on DVD as the Rockin' Rydell Edition, which includes a black Rydell High T-Bird jacket cover or the Target-exclusive Pink Ladies cover.

directed by:
- Randal Kleiser

music:
- Jim Jacobs
- Warren Casey

actors:
- John Travolta
- Olivia Newton-John
- Stockard Channing
- Jeff Conaway
- Eve Arden.

Budge: $6 million
Gross revenue: $394,589,888

Twins in Los Angeles

Twins is a 1988 comedy film, unlikely twins who were separated at birth. The core of the film is the relationship between DeVito's streetwise character and Arnold's ingénu personal. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Hulk Hogan have all revealed in interviews that Schwarzenegger and DeVito were given the option of doing this movie or Suburban Commando. Had DeVito and Schwarzenegger made Suburban Commando, Hulk Hogan and Christopher Lloyd would have made this movie. Only Hogan and DeVito state that Vincent would have been hassled by horse racing bookies instead of loan sharks. The film is marketed with the tagline "Only their mother can tell them apart."

produced and directed by:
- Ivan Reitman


played by:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Danny DeVito)


Budget: $15,000,000
Gross revenue: $111,936,400 (in USA)

Singin' in the Rain in Los Angeles

Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 comedy musical film . It offers a comic depiction of Hollywood's transition from silent films to "talkies".
The movie is frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made, topping the AFI's 100 Years of Musicals list, and ranking fifth in its updated list of the greatest American films in 2007.
This film set in Los Angeles. The budge was, US$2,540,800.

starring:
- Gene Kelly
- Donald O'Connor
- Debbie Reynolds


directed by:
- Kelly Donen
- Stanley Donen

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known as the Brooklyn Dodgers, before moving to Los Angeles before the 1958 season.
web: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival

The World's largest lobster festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features fresh discount Maine lobster meals and plenty of entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests enjoy dancing, parades, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts and tribute bands.

Past performers include Ambrosia, Common Sense, General Public, Great Northern, Jason Mraz, Scissors For Lefty, The Binges, The Ringers, The Young Dubliners, Tristan Prettyman, and Valley Dolls.

September 19, 20, 21 2008




http://www.lobsterfest.com

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Festival of books 2009 - Los Angeles

Welcome to the 14th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the country’s largest celebration of the written word.
For one weekend in April, people who love books will gather with people who love to write, publish and sell books. And, there’s nothing like it anywhere.
web: http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/

AFI Fest - Los Angeles

AFI FEST spans 11 days each fall, featuring international films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from the great film masters, nightly special screenings, and red-carpet gala premieres. Each year, AFI FEST presents international competitions of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as regional showcases, as part of its broader World Cinema section.
Since 2000, the consumer audience at AFI FEST has tripled to over 65,000 attendees, the global acquisition of feature films for global distribution has become routine during the event, and over 600 press representatives secured accreditation to the festival with combined media impressions in excess of 1.6 billion worldwide.
web: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2008/att-gi.aspx