Thursday, February 28, 2013

March 1, 2013 - End of Love screens with star/writer/producer/director Mark Webber and special guests attending tonight at the Sundance Sunset Cinema

The End of Love screens tonight with star/writer/producer/director Mark Webber and some special guests from the film attending!  This special event is taking place at the Sundance Sunset Cinema at the 8:15 p.m. screening.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or on the Sundance Sunset Cinema website.  Tickets will only be sold to those 21-years-old or older.

The Sundance Sunset Cinema located at 8000 West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Sundance Sunset Cinema at (323) 654-2217. 

March 1, 2013 - Richard Burton is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

Actor Richard Burton is being posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Richard Burton's daughters Kate and Maria will be accepting the award in honor of their father.  Actor Michael Sheen and British politician Lord Rowe-Beddoe will be guest speakers at the ceremony.  If you can't make it down, the ceremony will be streaming live at Hollywood Walk of Fame.

This event is taking place at 6336 Hollywood Boulevard (off Ivar) and directions can be found here.

March 1, 2013 - Chelsea Handler and the Chelsea Lately cast are stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra today

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Chelsea Handler and the cast of Chelsea Lately are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do an interview with Extra today at 1:30 PM!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled. 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

February 28, 2013 - Caroline Manzo, Mark and Carin McGrath, Goran Visnjic, David Duchovny and Beth Behrs are all stopping by The Grove today

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Lots of celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.  The schedule for the day includes the following: 
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  • Singer Mark McGrath and his wife Carin are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. to discuss their love and recent marriage.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

February 28, 2013 - Jack the Giant Slayer unveiling at the Chinese Theatre with Nicholas Hoult and director Bryan Singer attending

Photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen
Jack the Giant Slayer star Nicholas Hoult and producer/director Bryan Singer will both be in attendance at the Chinese Theatre for a GIANT unveiling today!  This event is taking place in the forecourt of the Chinese Theatre at 4:00 p.m.

The Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything). 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

February 27, 2013 - Phantom premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight in Hollywood

Phantom premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight!  Stars from the movie (David Duchovny, Ed Harris, William Fichtner, Lance Henriksen, Johnathon Schaech and other cast members) and the filmmakers are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

 Special thanks to AD Photoworks for their help with this entry!

The Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).   

February 27, 2013 - Jimmie Johnson is doing a meet and greet at Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Grove today

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NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson is stopping by Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Grove for a meet and greet!  The first 50 fans will each receive a free cupcake!  This event is taking place from 3-4 p.m.  Jimmie will also be doing an interview with Extra at 2:30 p.m. at The Grove too.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Sprinkles Cupcakes at (323) 931-4498.

February 27, 2013 - Jimmie Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Sean Combs are stopping by The Grove today

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Celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.  The schedule for the day includes the following:
  • Actor Mark Wahlberg and singer/actor Sean "Diddy" Combs are scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss working together to create new movies and television shows.


The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

Monday, February 25, 2013

February 26, 2013 - Jack The Giant Slayer premieres tonight in Hollywood

Jack the Giant Slayer premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight!  Stars from the movie (Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci & other cast member) and the filmmakers are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

The Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).  

February 26, 2013 - Dead Man Down premieres tonight at the ArcLight Hollywood

The new movie Dead Man Down premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  Cast members from the movie (Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard, WWE Superstar Wade Barrett & other stars) and the filmmakers are scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 7:00 p.m.  If you're planning on attending to spot celebrities, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.  

February 26, 2013 - Theo James and the Golden Boy cast and Laurie Holden are stopping by The Grove today

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Celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.  The schedule for the day includes the following:


  •  Actor Theo James and cast members from Golden Boy are scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and discuss their new CBS show.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

February 25, 2013 - Jordana Brewster and Matthew Fox stop by The Grove today

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A couple celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.  The schedule for the day includes the following:

  • Actor Matthew Fox is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss his new movie Emperor.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

Friday, February 22, 2013

February 23, 2013 - The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar takes place at Egyptian Theatre today


The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar with this year's Oscar-nominated editors is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre today!  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m., so arrive early.  Those scheduled to attend include:

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

February 23, 2013 - The free Oscar-Nominated Art Directors Seminar is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre today


The free Oscar-Nominated Art Directors Seminar is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre!  The event starts at 3:00 p.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Arrive early.  Those scheduled to attend include:

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

February 23, 2013 - Last chance to catch some free screenings today at the Los Angeles, Italia in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia closes today, but not before another free day of screenings at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:
  • The documentary Jet Set screens at 1:00 p.m.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com

February 23, 2013 - Filmmakers and stars sign copies of the new horror movie Prison today in Burbank

The 1988 horror movie Prison celebrates the release of the Collector's Edition on Blu-ray/DVD combo today at Dark Delicacies with a signing at 2:00 PM!  Writer/producer Irwin Yablans, writer C. Courtney Joyner, special effects supervisor John Carl Buechler, music composer Richard Band, makeup artist William Butler and stars Tom Everett and Larry Flash Jenkins are all scheduled to attend!  The Blu-ray/DVD combo will be sold for $29.99.

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Dark Delicacies at (818) 556-6660. 


Thursday, February 21, 2013

February 22, 2013 - UFC 157 weigh-ins are taking place in Anaheim today

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to town with UFC 157 on Saturday!  Today, all the fighters on the card will be weighing in and having their stare downs at 3:00 p.m. at the Honda Center!  This is free event to attend and open to the public!  In addition to the fighters, Dana White, Joe Rogan and Bruce Buffer will also be in attendance. 

Fighters weighing include the following:

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson, Urijah Faber, Ivan Menjivar, Court McGee, Josh Neer, Josh Koscheck, "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler, Brendan Schaub, Lavar Johnson, Michael Chiesa, Anton Kuivanen, Dennis Bermudez, Matt Grice, Sam Stout, Caros Fodor, Kenny Robertson, Brock Jardine, Jon Manley, Neil Magny, Jon Manley & Neil Magny.

The Honda Center 2695 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Honda Center at (714) 704-2400.

February 22, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 6th day schedule of events in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

  • The Human Cargo premieres at 9:30 a.m.
  • Us in the Us premieres at 2:10 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com

February 22, 2013 - The 2nd Annual Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon takes place today in Hollywood

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Terry Crews photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen
The 2nd Annual Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon takes place today at the Taglyan Cultural Complex!  Celebrities will being arriving at 11:00 a.m.  While this is a private event, there may be some photo and/or autograph opportunities as the stars arrive. 

Celebrities scheduled to attend include the following:

Meagan Good, Terry Crews, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Mary Mary, Della Reese, DeVon Franklin, Marla Gibbs, Antwone Fisher, Angell Conwell, Loretta Devine, Rockmond Dunbar, Bill Duke, Glynn Turman, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Kellita Smith, Ami Rushes, Donnie McClurkin, Omarosa Manigault and many others!

The Taglyan Cultural Complex is located at 1201 Vine Street and directions can be found here.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

February 20, 2013 - Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight and you can attend

The new supernatural thriller Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  Cast members from the movie (Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, J.K. Simmons & other stars) and the filmmakers are scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  I posted how you could RSVP to attend the premiere and it looks like RSVPs are still being taken.  If you're planning on attending, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478. 

February 20, 2013 - UFC has two open workouts with fighters today in Torrance

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to town with UFC 157 at the Honda Center on Saturday!  Today, there will be a two open workouts today at the UFC Gym in Torrance.  These workouts are open to the public and free to attend, so bring your camera along!

The 12:30 p.m. workout included the following fighters:
  •  The #1 contender for the UFC women's bantamweight championship Liz Carmouche.

The 1:30 p.m. workout includes the following fighters:
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  • UFC women's bantamweight champion "Rowdy" Ronda RouseyRonda Rousey was a silver medalist in Judo in the Olympics, who has looked outstanding and unstoppable in her previous fights.  She has won all 6 of her matches via armbar submission quickly.  This is also a historic match for the UFC, as it's the first women's match in the history of the promotion.
  •  Former Pride and Strikeforce champion, legend and future Hall of Famer Dan Henderson.

The UFC Gym is located at 19800 Hawthorne Boulevard #420 in Torrance and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the UFC Gym at (877) 283-2496.

February 20, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 4th day schedule of events in Hollywood


The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:
  • Western Keoma (1976) screens at 10:20 a.m.
  • The drama The Mattei Affair (1972, also known as Il caso Mattei) screens at 12:30 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com

February 20, 2013 - Vanity Fair is throwing a party for the cast and filmmakers of Les Misérables tonight

Vanity Fair is throwing a party for the cast (Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and others) and filmmakers of Les Misérables tonight!  This private event is taking place at Eveleigh Restaurant from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  While this is a private event, there may be some photo and/or autograph opportunities. 

Eveleigh Restaurant is located at 8752 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.

February 20, 2013 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville signs her new book at Barnes & Noble at The Grove tonight

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and former model Brandi Glanville is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to meet fans and sign her new book Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders at 7:00 PM!

This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when  Brandi Glanville arrives at 7:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

February 20, 2013 - Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena

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Retired Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers player Mike Piazza
signs his new book Long Shot tonight at Vroman's Bookstore!  The signing starts at 6:00 p.m. and you can have up 4 purchased books signed. 


Vroman's Bookstore is located at 695 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Vroman's Bookstore at (626) 449-5320.

February 20, 2013 - J.R. Martinez is stopping by the Santa Monica Library to discuss and sign copies of his book


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Actor, author and military hero J.R. Martinez is stopping by the Santa Monica Public Library to discuss and sign his inspirational book Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit tonight!  Tickets will start being handed out at 6:00 p.m.  The discussion/signing is taking place in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  Seating is limited, so arrive early to get your ticket at 6:00 p.m.

The Santa Monica Public Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600.

Monday, February 18, 2013

February 19, Los Angeles, Italia day 3 schedule

Quentin Tarantino photo courtesy of Georges Biard
The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.

Some of these events were originally listed with e-mail addresses to RSVP earlier and were removed shortly after.  I would recommend calling or e-mailing to confirm they're still open to attend without RSVPing though.

Today the schedule includes the following:

  • The drama Il caso Mattei (1972, also known as The Mattei Affair) screens at 11:00 a.m.
  • Documentary Franco Nero: The Man of a Thousand Faces and western  Django (1966) screen starting at 10:00 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com

February 19, 2013 - The 6th Annual Toscars are taking place at the Egyptian Theatre tonight

Eric Roberts photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi
Photo courtesy of Janina Gavankar
The The 6th Annual Toscars take place tonight at the Egyptian Theatre!  Celebrities (Eric Roberts, Janina Gavankar, Brea Bee, Doris Roberts, Rex Lee, Joanne Whalley, Tehmina SunnyBruce Vilanch and others) will begin arriving and walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  Photo and/or autograph opportunities may be available as stars arrive.  Tickets are also available to purchase here.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

Special thanks to Muriel LZ for pointing out this event to me!

February 19, 2013 - Cast of Sushi Girl sign the new DVD tonight in Burbank

Photo courtesy of Cortney Palm
Sushi Girl is being released on DVD  and Blu-ray today and you can get your copy signed at Dark Delicacies at 7:00 p.m. tonight!  Stars Tony Todd, Noah Hathaway, Cortney Palm, Andy Mackenzie, James Duval, David Dastmalchian, Suren M. Seron, producer Neal Fischer, producer/writer/director/editor Kern Saxton and writer/producer Destin Pfaff will all be on hand meeting fans and signing copies!  DVDs will be sold for $26.98 and Blu-ray copies will be sold for $29.98. 

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Dark Delicacies at (818) 556-6660.

February 19, 2013 - Olivia Culpo, Jackie Collins and Jillian Michaels are stopping by The Grove today

Photo courtesy of Jillian Michaels
A few celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.  The schedule for the day includes the following:

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found hereIf you're planning on attending any of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

February 14, 2013 - Topshop Topman opens their new store at The Grove with Demi Lovato, Blood Orange and more

Photo courtesy of Angela George
Topshop Topman is celebrating the opening of their newest store at The Grove today from 3-9 PM!  Demi Lovato and Blood Orange will be attending and performing live music (no performance times are listed, so arrive early).  Also, lots of special guests and free snacks (cupcakes & cotton candy) and lemonade.  Those who arrive early will also be treated to free commemorative t-shirts and the Topshop Topman team will be handing out gift cards while supplies last.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here
For further information, please call Topshop Topman at (323) 938-1085.

***Update***  Adding footage from the event:
 

Sunday, February 17, 2013

February 18, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia lineup for day 2 in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.  Today the schedule includes the following:
  • Quijote (2006) screens at 12:30 p.m.
  • The documentary Carlo! that chronicles the life and career of actor/director Carlo Verdone premieres at 2:00 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com