IN THIS DAY OF THE PHOTOSHOP ERA you can’t always be sure if the picture you’re looking at is accurate. Why, even Time magazine has been caught altering its cover photos.
But that doesn’t keep us from imagining that it just might be so. And if not, at least we can enjoy the moment.
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FIREGEEZER’S FAVORITE OGRE, SHREK, is back again on DVD. The latest episode of the ogre saga, Shrek the Third, is released for home video today.
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While the Shrek movies are certainly popular with the kiddies, they are loaded with good adult humor throughout and you’ll definitely be laughing out loud.
If you missed #’s 1 and 2, then I would encourage you to see those first because it follows a story line and you need to become acquainted with the characters in the first movie.
I see that Amazon is offering a 3-disk set of all three movies also. And not a bad price for the combination.
Here’s the trailer for the current release that was in the theaters this summer:
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IT WAS A CLOSE MATCH, PITTING AN AMERICAN AGAINST THE HOME-TOWN FAVORITE FROM BERLIN. David “Double D” Depto, a pharmaceutical salesman from California went up against a German policeman billed as “Anti-Terror Frank” in the final match of the first World Chess Boxing Championships.
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Either a checkmate or a
knockout wins the bout
You say you haven’t caught that one on ESPN2 yet? Not sure what chess boxing is? Instead of Firegeezer trying to explain it to you, watch the video of the thrilling final bout….
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And then read about it on BBC News HERE.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY (Maryland) FIRE AND RESCUE DEPT. Fire and Life Safety section will be broadcasting a special show on BlogTalk Radio at 7:00 pm Eastern.
But don’t worry about missing it…..as with all the shows on BlogTalk Radio, it will be available as an mp3 download immediately after ward. Tonight they are doing A 24-Hour Day In The Life of a Firefighter. A sort of “ride along with me” show, I think.
Just go here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mcfrs at 7:00 to catch it live, or log in later to listen to the download.
LAST MONTH I NOTICED A NEW DVD ON THE DISPLAY SHELVES THAT WAS EYE-CATCHING because it had a prominent picture of a dog wearing running gear. It’s a movie titled “Firehouse Dog” and I’ve since learned that the DVD was just released two months ago. The film itself came out to the theaters in April.
If you have children, then you probably already know about it. But if you don’t, I’ll share with you what I learned today. It’s definitely a kid’s movie. I’d say the 8 to 14 age bracket would be perfect. Adults would be a bit bored with the preposterous plot lines and impossible situations, but it’s great for the youngsters. No exploding car chases or gratuitous violence, just good clean fun.
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In a nutshell, the story is about a movie stunt dog that gets lost and is found by a boy whose unmarried father is a fire captain. His firehouse is stocked with misfits and broken equipment and they are always in trouble. The city manager wants to close the station because they are so inept and most of their neighborhood has burned down. (I told you it was preposterous)
After a series of remarkable dog actions, he saves the day, the firefighters suddenly become heroes and the station gets to stay open. Go ahead, get it for the kid. He’ll love it.
Play the video to view the movie trailer
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OK, TAILGATERS…..HERE IT IS! The last word in tailgating hospitality. It’s time to upgrade to the Gameday Customs Ultimate Tailgater.
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This trailer comes packed with everything you need to have the best tailgating party in town, with features like a 26″ LCD TV, satellite dish, CD/DVD player, 1000 watt generator, 10 gallon fresh water system, 5 gallon holding tank, draft beer system, electrical outlets, a toilet, sink, and more. Pull up, set up, and enjoy.
That’s right, it comes with the satellite dish to feed your hi-def TV. (you go in the rear door for the toilet) You can order them in a variety of configurations HERE.
EVA NAZEMSON WAS HOSTING a late night phone-in game show on Sweden’s Channel 4 Saturday night when she suddenly became ill.
As she was awaiting a caller to solve a word-puzzle, she was stricken while on live TV. After a few moments, she recovered and pluckishly carried on with her assignment, finishing out her 2-hour segment.
After you watch the video we will translate what she is saying as she explains to the audience what is causing her distress.
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“Wooh,” she began. “OK, I just have to explain something here: I’m having period pains. Absolutely anything can happen during a live broadcast. I have to say I’m sorry about that but I really do have period pains and they can make you feel really sick,” said Nazemson.
After the show was over, she confessed: “First I was worried about what people would think, especially my bosses. But then I thought, well, everybody needs to spew sometimes.”
Firegeezer says: Well, at least she’s honest about it.
THERE IS WORD GOING AROUND THAT A NEW SIREN is going on the market soon for ambulances. Disturbed that so many people are ignoring sirens now and refusing to make way for emergency vehicles, the inventor has introduced an additional setting on the electronic siren that sounds like machine-gun fire.
Reportedly, it has been field tested somewhere in Oklahoma where the following quote originated:
An ambulance driver currently participating in that pilot program, who wished to remain anonymous, recalled his experience with the siren: “Well, it’s been a mixed-bag, really. We’re using these sirens so other drivers will actually move out of the way and let us get to the hospital – and believe me, the other drivers do get of the way. They get out of the area altogether, actually – sometimes leaving the city limits. We were just hoping for a clear lane through traffic, but we pretty much get the whole road to ourselves.”
To learn more about this innovative device, read the full report in The Spoof.com HERE.
Firegeezer notes: Pay close attention to the name of the publication before you try to order one.
FROM MY ENTERTAINMENT BLOG, I received a a HUGE tip last night regarding a classic firefighter movie. From what I hear, Frank Darabont is currently casting for a remake of ‘Fahrenheit 451′. Of course, to make this a wide audience release (and successful) would require over the top casting of Guy Montag – the firefighter lead in the film. There were additional rumors of veteran actors such as Paul Bettany and Matt Damon. A source in Hollywood (in a position to know this sort of thing) is saying TOM HANKS will star as Guy Montag! Can you ask for any better? If I can get better confirmation on this story – we’ll post it here. Stay tuned.
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Visit Backdraft’s entertainment site RocklandUSA HERE.
KATHERINE HOWELL OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA served 15 years in the ambulance service, writing in her spare time. But after recognizing that burnout was setting in, she resigned and set about seriously finishing her first novel, a murder-mystery involving an (what else?) ambulance worker.
Frantic, which is just now hitting the bookstores in Australia and Europe, was good enough to land her a contract for two more books. Her main character in each book is a police detective whose cases involve different ambulance officers each time.
The Sydney Morning Herald has a good review of the book as well as an interesting story of Howell’s career and her plans for the upcoming thrillers. Read it HERE.
AN ARTICLE IN TODAY’S BOSTON GLOBE tell us that radio advertisers, frustrated by station-hopping listeners, are trying something new: the two-second commercial.
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More than 1,200 US radio stations run by
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This is perfect for blogs and podcasts. A quick 2-second soundbite, generally unobtrusive and not irritating (except for the jerk who loads 50 of them on a page. That’s what Volume Control is for). After all, blog surfers are usually in, scan, and out in a half-minute or less. This will be interesting to follow.
The full story in the Globe is HERE.
Tell us what you think…….is this a good move, bad move or “who cares?”
SERIOUSLY, WHERE DO I FIND these things. Firegeezer wants me to keep up on the entertainment front, but when I find out about movies like this I get pretty nauseous. Try to follow along. Daniel Myrick, best known for his indie hit movie ‘Blair Witch Project’, comes up with a movie so good that it’ll bypass the theaters and head right for DVD! (If Evan Almighty would have it that good). Here’s the synopsis: Two paramedics receive a call from a young girl whose mother went unconscious in a deserted area (can you say stage for PD? Hello?!) Well, they get kidnapped and are locked in some isolated underground bunker along with a secret cult. Obviously, they want to escape since they didn’t think about rule #1 about arriving on the scene of a call – scene safety? Duh. Anyway, if you’re into this sort of thing, check out the strangest paramedic flick EVER – here. Hey, whatever happened to John Gage and Roy DeSoto? ‘Believers’ Homepage
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE has just announced the 2008 scheduled inductees for the Walk of Fame Stars. One of the nineteen sidewalk stars dedicated next year will honor the Munchkins. Several of them are still alive and some are even performing these days.
AP story HERE.
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MOTOCROSS STUNT DRIVER AND X-GAMES star Carey Hart lost all 8 of his motorcycles yesterday when his hauler caught fire and was destroyed on I-15. Hart is also known from being married to pop-star Pink.
KUTV has the STORY.
Channel 4 has good on-scene VIDEO.
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ONLINE MUSIC DOWNLOADS were given a boost Monday night when a CD factory in Santa Monica, California burned. The roof came in early on, and eventually the 2nd floor collapsed. More than 90 FF’s fought the blaze.
Channel 2 has a brief video HERE.
The Santa Monica Mirror has the FULL STORY.
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HEY, LOOK WHO WE SPOTTED at Saturday’s WJFK Junkette Bikini Car Wash? Stonewall Jackson VFD Engine 11 in Prince William County, VA. The event was held at the Hooters in Manassas. Junkettes Kat, Lauren and Shannon soaped up a slew of cars with help from some of the Hooters girls. The proceeds of the car wash all went to charity. The Junkettes are part of the Junkies morning radio show broadcasting from the Washington, D.C. CBS Radio affiliate WJFK-FM. I’m sure this was tough duty for these guys! Click on the thumbnails for more pictures from the event below …
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THE FX NETWORK’S CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED drama series, Rescue Me, premiered its fourth season last Wednesday night, with Denis Leary ’s character, Tommy Gavin, escaping the fiery trap he found himself in during last season’s finale. Other developments in the current season have been revealed by Leary in a feature article he wrote for TVGuide. The article contains general information regarding the fate of the show’s main characters, including Leary’s. He wrote thatt fans can expect some major deaths this year, and told viewers to “keep their eyes open early and late” as the show is “about life and death.” Leary also said that they are trying to make the fourth season better than the previous ones. “We’re trying to outdo ourselves this season. That’s part of the deal. If we want people to keep watching, we don’t want to have one of those seasons like The Sopranos, where people are like, ‘What the hell’s going on?’ It’s good for the audience, and it’s definitely better for us — it keeps our imaginations locked in.” This season, Tommy’s latest love interest is played by actress Jennifer Esposito. According to Leary, Esposito’s character is “a volunteer firefighter on Long Island, a rough-and-ready girl who gives as good as she gets and doesn’t take crap off anybody — including Tommy, so he doesn’t know what to make of her.” Rescue Me airs on FX Network Wednesday nights at 10PM ET. A few pictures from last weeks premiere screening …
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FIREGEEZER DOESN’T. BUT I KINDA KNOW WHAT “DRM” IS. For you music-nuts, here’s some good news:
Not just iTunes anymore: EMI unlocks DRM-free music for other retailers
Music label EMI is letting more music stores have access to its catalog without using DRM. PassAlong Networks, which provides technology to power online stores like the one belonging to f.y.e., yesterday secured a license to EMI’s music, as did the UK’s 7digital. Both companies plan to sell the music at higher bit rates than the iTunes Store.
Read the whole news release here.
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ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR TV SHOWS of modern times, “The Sopranos” has such a legion of fans that there are scheduled sightseeing tours of the locations where the outside shots are filmed.
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The Pizzaland shop is only seen for a second or two during the opening credits, but now they get orders from all over the country for mail delivery (they shrink-wrap the pizzas and ship them overnight on dry ice).
Fans….ya’ gotta’ love ‘em.
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THERE ARE GUN AUCTIONS EVERY WEEK in one place or another. But there is one tomorrow, June 5, in Orange, California at Little John’s Auction Service that is of special interest. More than 400 guns from the Stembridge/Petersen collection will be going on the block. Stembridge Gun Rental is the leading armorer for the major Hollywood movie and television studios and these guns were all used by some legendary actors in their most famous roles.
Included will be the guns used by John Wayne in True Grit, his Winchester from Stagecoach, Steve McQueen in The Magnificent Seven, Tom Selleck’s Colt auto from Magnum PI, and the guns used by the “Cartwrights” on Bonanza.
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The entire auction catalogue is online here in PDF. Go to page 2 for the index-by-movie. Some of my favorites are lot #’s 31, 96, 100, 118 and 127. Pick out your favorites at tell us what they are in the Comments section.
More about Stembridge Gun Rental in the article below.
SHORTLY AFTER THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, James Stembridge left his East Coast home and went to Los Angeles to seek his fortune. Somewhere around 1913 he met up with Cecil B. DeMille and landed a job helping him make a war movie. Mr. DeMille wanted James to coach the actors on how to act like soldiers and emulate their habits. This led to some steady work and sometime between 1916 and 1920 they recognized the need to accumulate a stock of firearms that could be used as movie props. Thus was the beginning of the Stembridge gun arsenal.
Over the years, James continued looking for and purchasing guns of all make and style and he became the leading armorer for the movie industry. Even though they rented firearms to all the studios, Stembridge Gun Rental was housed in a secure warehouse on the Paramount lot until 1979. The backbone of the business was its manager Fritz Dickie, who reigned from 1927 until 1974.
On Dec. 7, 1941, with the attack on Pearl Harbor underway, there was an immediate shoring up of the coastal defenses. On that same day the commander of Ft. MacArthur in Los Angeles called Stembridge and told him that he didn’t think there were enough firearms at the fort. Stembridge immediately sent over several hundred rifles and more than 50 Thompson sub-machine guns.
RATCHET IS A MEDIC and he’s dedicated to helping his extraterrestrial brethren and earthling friends mend. Having the words “Fire Department Search and Rescue” plastered all over his vehicle-form body couldn’t spell it out any clearer. Inside, the Hummer H2 has all the amenities of an ambulance. No, I’m not crazy. I’m talking about the new ‘Transformers’ movie opening July 4. Ratchet is one of the AUTOBOTS who helps to save humans and fellow AUTOBOTS. Seriously, I’m not crazy. Last night at the MTV Movie Awards, Ratchet, er, the Hummer H2 could be seen in the backdrop as the stars arrived for the show. I don’t have great pictures of the vehicle itself, so you’ll have to look at the beautiful stars standing in front of it.
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FIREGEEZER’S FAVORITE OGRE, SHREK sailed out of the gate this weekend, setting an all-time record for animated films. It was also the 3rd-largest debut ever of any type of film.
See video trailer here.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Huntsville Firefighters caught heat over a video filmed in a local firehouse, that parodies the song “Man of Constant Sorrow” from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”. Firefighters say they had permission from higher-ups and it was videoed while they were off duty and benefited MDA. The videos were shot 3 or 4 years ago, but now that they’re on the internet, someone complained. So an internal investigation has been lauched. Huntsville Fire & Rescue has contacted YouTube and asked that the videos be removed and guess what, they haven’t gotten a response. Watch the video here on Firegeezer.com!
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