Sunday, February 28, 2010
Got a really funny, original, high-concept movie script you’re anxious to get produced? Top independent film producer, Lionsgate, has teamed up with the Massify website to find a hilarious comedy feature. Massify is an online network where filmmakers, actors, directors, and writers can connect. They’re some specific requirements like the comedy has to be male driven. That surprised me, when […]
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Rain is falling in Burbank this morning as a serious storm moves through the Southland today. Already the burn areas in the nearby foothills have received 1-2 inches of rain and that has caused mud and debris to start to flow. Around 243 homes in the risky areas of La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta were ordered evacuated and some roads […]
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Banner on Burbank Boulevard in Burbank The colorful street light banners in Burbank got slammed in yesterday’s Burbank Leader newspaper and on its website by columnist Richard Tafilaw who called them, “lame-o.” I disagree big time for a few reasons. The banners are high above the street and not a real distraction for either motorists or pedestrians. […]
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Singer Sade Adu is a remarkable talent. After a 10 year hiatus, the British singer pops back on the music scene with “Soldier of Love.” The album debuted at number one on Billboard’s top 200 albums chart last week and remained there for a second consecutive week. In 25 years, this is only the singer’s sixth album. Apparently Sade, the name of […]
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Burbank has not escaped the bumps and bruises of the brutal recession, but yesterday it got some good news from one of the top financial agencies. Standard and Poor’s upgraded Burbank’s credit rating to “AAA,” the highest grade possible. S&P credited the Media City with a strong local economy, steady tax base, low debt, high reserve balance, and attractive location in […]
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The umbrella is becoming almost a daily necessity in the Southland these days. There are reports of sprinkles from cloudy skies in various places and cities this morning and later today, that light rain could turn into showers. Even if we don’t get a measurable amount of rain from this storm, a second is on the way for Friday and it’s packing more of […]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The newly-minted Verve Talent and Literary Agency closed a huge script deal with Lionsgate over the weekend that included big paydays for the screenwriter, Shawn Christensen, and hot teen star, Taylor Lautner. The Internet has been buzzing with chatter about the studio bidding for this project for nearly two weeks now. Nikki Finke’s deadline.com/ Hollywood launched a play-by-play of the auction, who’s in and […]
Monday, February 22, 2010
UPDATE: Noon Sunny and windy, at times, in Burbank. Gusts up to 22 mph in Media City. The high is expected to reach around 63 today. Rain falling in Burbank at 2:30 a.m. Nothing heavy, just a light patter outside. The forecast is for the rain to move on by mid-day leaving behind cloudy skies. We might even get some sunshine later […]