Showing posts with label Hollywood Boulevard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hollywood Boulevard. Show all posts

Saturday, January 14, 2012

January 14, 2012 - See Angelina Jolie & Pedro Almodóvar discuss their movies FREE today in Hollywood

The legendary Egyptian Theatre
Angelina Jolie photo courtesy of George Biard
Today there's a Golden Globe discussion panel with the directors of the Foreign-Language nominees for Best Picture!  Scheduled to appear at this free event are Angelina Jolie (nominated for In the Land of Blood and Honey), Pedro Almodóvar (nominated for The Skin I Live In), Yimou Zhang (nominated for The Flowers of War), Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne (both nominated for The Kid with a Bike) and Asghar Farhadi (nominated for The Separation).

While this event is free, the Egyptian Theatre has 1,770 seats, so you'll want to get there early.  The event starts at 1:00 PM, but fans can start lining up at 10:00 a.m.  The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

***UPDATE***  Check out TwilightJen's
for pictures & video from this event earlier today on her blog here.





Friday, January 13, 2012

January 13, 2012 - Footage from the Walk of Fame ceremony yesterday for John Wells

Some videos from the Walk of Fame ceremony yesterday for John Wells with guest speaker George Clooney:







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January 13, 2012 - 'The Monster Squad' & 'The Gate' screening with a Q&A with director Fred Dekker


The 1987 movie 'The Monster Squad' is screening tonight at 7:30 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with writer/director Fred Dekker!  After the Q&A there will be a screening of the 1987 movie 'The Gate.' 

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens.

If you're hungry for some excellent food before the screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.



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Thursday, January 5, 2012

January 5, 2012 - Boyz II Men Walk of Fame after party in Hollywood tonight

Photo courtesy of parttimemusic

Boyz II Men are celebrating being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today and the release of their new album 'Twenty' with a star studded after party in Hollywood!  This event will be taking place from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at the Rolling Stone Los Angeles Restaurant & Lounge.  Tickets to this event are $25.00 and can be purchased here.  The Rolling Stone Los Angeles Restaurant & Lounge is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 259 and directions can be found here.  For further details please e-mail Heather@RollingStoneLA.com.

January 5, 2012 - Actor Jon Heder & the cast of Nepoleon Dynamite at Hollywood & Highland Center today

Actor Jon Heder and the entire cast of the new animated Napoleon Dynamite animated series will be at the Hollywood & Highland Center at 1:00 p.m. today!  Free food, contests, freebies and entertainment to kick off the January 15th premiere of the new show on FOX!  The Hollywood & Highland Center is located 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For more details please call the Hollywood & Highland Center at (323) 817-0220.

January 5, 2012 - Boyz II Men are being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today

Photo courtesy of Lunchbox LP
 R&B group Boyz II Men are being honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 AM!  The ceremony is being held at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard (off Sycamore Avenue) and directions can be found here.

Video from the Walk of Fame ceremony earlier today:

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

December 27, 2011 - Mel Gibson is doing a Q&A at a movie screening of the Mad Max trilogy on January 21, 2012

Photo courtesy of JJ Georges
 ***This event is now SOLD OUT***
Actor Mel Gibson is doing a very rare question and answer session at the Egyptian Theatre on January 21, 2012!  Mad Max, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome will begin screening at 7:30 p.m. and Mel Gibson will start his question and answer session following Mad Max.  The Egyptian Theatre only has 1,770 seats, so get your tickets quick before this sells out.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $12.25 and $10.25 for senior citizens.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the movie screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

December 18, 2011 - Author Kirk Scroggs is signing his new book 'Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet' in Hollywood today

Author Kirk Scroggs is signing his new children's book 'Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet' at Disney's Soda Fountain & Studio Store (right next to Disney's El Capitan Theatre) today from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Disney's Soda Fountain & Studio Store is located at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found  here.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

December 17, 2011 - FREE JoJo concert in Hollywood

Photo courtesy of stars.jojo

The lovely and talented JoJo is lighting up the stage tonight in Hollywood with a FREE concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center starting at 6:00 PM!  The Hollywood & Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

Monday, December 12, 2011

December 12, 2011 - Steve Guttenberg is being honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame today

Photo courtesy of Gord Lacey
 Actor Steve Guttenberg is being honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 AM!  Both Jon Lovitz and Tom Sherak will be speaking at the ceremony.  The ceremony is taking place at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard (between Wilcox & Cahuenga) and directions can be found here.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

December 8, 2011 - FREE admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum today for 3 hours

 The Beatles new traveling exhibit arrives at Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum today and you can see John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison (as well as the rest of the museum) FREE!  Between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. mention The Beatles and you get you'll get FREE admission to the museum.   

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is located at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard (next to the Chinese Theatre) and directions can be found here.  For further information you can reach Madame Tussauds Hollywood at (323) 798-1670.

Beatles fans might also be interested in the book signing George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison is doing tonight at The Grove.  Details here.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

December 6, 2011 - Audrina Patridge is in Hollywood today meeting fans and giving away freebies


The Hills star, model, actress and fashion designer Audrina Patridge is meeting fans today, giving away free Bongo clothing, serving hot chocolate and other goodies!  Audrina will be at the corner of Hollywood & Highland from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bongo food truck.  Directions to Hollywood & Highland can be found here.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

December 1, 2011 - Madame Tussauds Hollywood admission is only $2.50 today

Photo courtesy of Ashley Rehnblom
In honor of turning 250 years old today, Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum is offering admission for only $2.50 from 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.  Madame Tussauds Hollywood is located right next to the Chinese Theatre, at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

11/23/2011 - Disney's 'The Muppets' with a special live Christmas sing-a-long with Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy at the El Capitan Theatre

Photo courtesy of Goldstar
 The El Capitan Theatre is the premiere movie theatre in Hollywood to see a movie and they always go the extra mile to make things special!  'The Muppets' opens today through January 8, 2012, at Disney's El Capitan Theatre, featuring Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy live on stage doing a holiday sing-a-long before each showing of the movie.  Goldstar has discounted tickets available for many of the December showings at the El Capitan here.  The El Capitan Theatre is located at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

November 19, 2011 - Happy Feet Two event in Hollywood

There's a Happy Feet Two event at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM!  Bring the kids down to meet Mumble and Erik. Also, the first 50 people to purchase a large popcorn at the 10:00 AM screening of the movie get a free Happy Feet Two t-shirt and cotton candy tub!  The Chinese Theatre is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood and directions can be found here.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

November 12, 2011 - Kopptoberfest: A Tribute To Bill Kopp today followed by a Q&A


The Egyptian Theatre is honoring writer, creator, animator and voice over actor Bill Kopp today!  Plenty of his animated classics like "Toonsylvania"will be shown, followed by a Q&A with Bill Kopp and voice over actors Brad Garrett, Billy West (who's also known for his years on the Howard Stern Show), Tom Kenny, Jess Harnell, Jeff DeGrandis and Margaret Loesch at 7:30 p.mThis is a free event, but they would appreciate a $10.00 donation.  The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.  Details can be found here and directions can be found here.

Friday, November 11, 2011

November 11, 2011 - Madame Tussauds Hollywood Wax Museum is offering Free Admission Today

Photo courtesy of Mvkulkarni23

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is offering free admission to their incredible wax museum today for 11 minutes starting at 11:00 AM!  If you don't make it down in time, admission will be $11.00 all day.  Madame Tussauds Hollywood is located right next to the Chinese Theatre at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard.  Directions can be found here.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

November 8, 2011 - Shakira is being Honored Today with a Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood

                                                Picture courtesy of Andres.Arranz

Singer Shakira will be honored by getting her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM.  The ceremony will be at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hotel.  Directions to the W Hotel can be found here.

Monday, November 7, 2011

November 7, 2011 - Discounted tickets to see "Weird Al" Yankovic at the Pantages Theatre on November 12th


 "Weird Al" Yankovic  has his Alpocalypse concert at the Pantages Theatre on Saturday, November 12th at 8:00 PM.  Discounted tickets found at Goldstar here.  Discounted tickets are priced at $39.75 after fees.

The Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

November 6, 2011 - 'My Week with Marilyn' Premieres in Hollywood Tonight



Tonight at Grauman's Chinese Theatre 'My Week with Marilyn' premieres at 6:00 PM!  This movie has a strong Oscar buzz with Michelle Williams' incredible portrayal of Marilyn Monroe.  Michelle Williams, Dame Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Watson, Eddie Redmayne, Julia Ormond, Dougray Scott and Dominic Cooper are all expected to be in attendance.  Get there early to see all the stars.  The Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard.  Directions can be found here.