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Wednesday, May 4th 6-Sheet Poster

*"... But, just what would it take to raise YOUR red flag(?)"* After having a pleasant and reassuring conversation this past weekend with the new General Manager of TCM (Hi Jeff! Pleasure to meet you!), everybody should toss their red flags into the nearest rubbish bin. Nothing's going to change. All the Upper Management of Turner Networks know what a wonderful and unique channel they have with TCM. In terms of viewer loyalty, it is (nearly?) unprecedented for a television channel. I doubt that they want to be the one to destroy that while TCM is under their custodianship. If you are a fan of TCM for the past ten years, the objective is to continue that "tradition" with the same persons in place that have been responsible for instilling such devotion among its viewers. There is no need for any angst, worry or cynicism - unless one chooses to be. The future of TCM will be much like its past. Kyle In Hollywood

Tuesday, May 3rd *Sporting Blood* (1931) Sweden

Here's Some More News on the Cruise http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5674 Release Date: 5/2/2011 *Turner Classic Movies Announces First-Ever TCM Classic Cruise and the Return of the TCM Classic Film Festival* *Turner Classic Movies* (TCM) wrapped up the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival Sunday by announcing plans for a third annual festival, plus the launch of a brand-new, one-of-a-kind event: the TCM Classic Cruise. ?The success of our TCM Classic Film Festival shows that our wide-ranging fan community thoroughly enjoys being able to get together in person,? said TCM primetime host Robert Osborne. ?We?re very pleased to be able to now invite them to a third festival in 2012 and to welcome one and all aboard the network?s first-ever cruise later this year.? Passes for the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival were sold out. The festival had total attendance of 25,000 at more than 70 screenings and events. There were passholders from 49 states and five foreign countries: Italy, Australia, France, Poland, Romania, Argentina and Canada. Highlights of the 2011 festival included appearances by Julie Andrews, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore, Warren Beatty, Leslie Caron, Kirk Douglas, Angela Lansbury, Hayley Mills, Peter O?Toole, Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney and many, many more. Go to www.tcm.com/festival for details. Information about the 2012 festival will be released later. The new *TCM Classic Cruise* is set for Dec. 8-12, 2011. It will be a five-day/four-night event aboard Celebrity Millennium. The multi-faceted, interactive experience is being planned by TCM in partnership with cruise production company Sixthman, the industry leader in theme cruises. The *TCM Classic Cruise* will sail from Miami to Key West and Cozumel. The *TCM Classic Cruise* will include live appearances by Hollywood legends, as well as exclusive events with Osborne and TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz. In addition to the ocean liner?s amenities, travelers will be treated to a wide variety of movie-themed events, from screenings and panel discussions to trivia contests and parties. ?After the enormous success of the TCM Classic Film Festival and our Road to Hollywood tour, the TCM Classic Cruise will once again demonstrate that TCM is more than just a network; it?s a community,? said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of brand and digital activation/general manager of festivals for TCM, TBS and TNT. TCM will begin announcing events for the *TCM Classic Cruise* in the coming weeks. Celebrity Millennium accommodates more than 2,000 passengers in 1,017 staterooms, 80% of which feature an ocean view. _Pre-sale begins May 9 and run through May 19. Cabins go on sale publicly May 20._ Prices for interior cabins start at $795, which also includes meals, entertainment, and onboard activities. Guests can visit www.tcmclassiccruise.com for more information and details on booking a reservation. About Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises? iconic ?X? is the mark of the world?s top-rated premium cruise line, with spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers? precious time. Celebrity sails to Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America and year-round in the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines, Celebrity?s fleet currently consists of nine ships, with two additional Solstice Class ships scheduled to join the fleet: Celebrity Silhouette in July 2011 and Celebrity Reflection in Fall 2012. For more information, dial 800/437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com or call your travel agent. About Sixthman Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, creates theme cruises with an emphasis on celebrating music and fan communities. These one-of-a-kind vacation experiences bring like-minded people together in exclusive, interactive, and intimate environments. Sixthman?s mission is to break down the walls between artists, heroes, partners, and their passionate fan bases. Sixthman has partnered with entertainers such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Mayer, Kid Rock, Barenaked Ladies, Jillian Michaels, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Lyle Lovett, Sarah MacLachlan, Patty Griffin, Zac Brown Band, and 311, and brands such as VH1 and Graceland. Sixthman has hosted more than 35 full-ship charters since 2001, and maintains a more than sixty percent return rate amongst guests. Kyle In Hollywood

Monday, May 2nd

One of the many highlights of the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival for me was the display on Club TCM of some amazing original film posters. There were about two dozen posters of various sizes on display in the room, all from the collection of graphic artist Mike Kaplan. The most striking were the Original "French Grandes" Posters, hanging in frames with posters on both the front and back sides. Photo courtesy of TCM Film Festival Gallery Photograph by Adam Rose The images measured 47" x 63". That's 4ft by 5ft! Every time I passed through Club TCM I couldn't help but stop and gaze and these remarkable posters. Thanks to Mike Kaplan for lending these wonderful posters to the Classic Film Festival and Bravo to TCM for presenting them during the festival. I hope to see more someday. Kyle In Hollywood Edited by: hlywdkjk on May 1, 2011 8:18 PM

Smiling Movie Mavens on the Blvd. Photo courtesy of TCM Film Festival Gallery Photograph by Adam Rose Kyle (suffering from a terrible cold) In Hollywood

Sunday, May 1st

There's a rumor speading like wild fire around the Classic Film Festival in Hollywood that TCM is going to sponosr a Classic Film Cruise as soon as this winter - and it will be an East Coast departure. Hmmm. Sounds like TCM is more than pleased with the response to the Classic FIlm Festival and is ready to expand with similar events. I bet Nicky Ferrante is already booking passage. Kyle In Hollywood

Saturday, April 30th *Tarzan's Secret Treasure* (1941) France --------------------- (3-Sheet Poster) In conjunction with the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival series "Nice Work If You Can Get It" , TCM celebrates the film music of George and Ira Gershwin. Edited by: hlywdkjk on Apr 30, 2011 6:45 AM

*"(D)oes anyone have actual experience with this procedure, and have any insider tips?"* - Alistair I don't have any insider tips nor have I attended many popular screenings (so far). But, as a veteran attendee, I would suggest trying to attend films in the very large Chinese Theater (1100 seats). Of the events you listed, screenings on Saturday of *Citizen Kane* (It was announced that Norman Lloyd will be in attendance to speak about the film) and perhaps *Gaslight* may have the best chances of selling individual seats. If it does interest you, Julie Andrews will appear at the screening of *Breakfast At Tiffany's* in honor of her late husband Blake Edwards and is showing between the two films you listed. *All about Eve* is showing in the largest of the Mann theaters (with 477 seats) but a Bette Davis film will likely be very popular with passholders. Public/General Admission seating is $20.00 for each screening, There are no Public/General Admission tickets sold for events in Club TCM. Club TCM is reserved for passholders only. Kyle In Hollywood

Friday, April 29th United Kingdom In conjunction with the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival presentation of *Royal Wedding*, TCM celebrates the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton with an evening of Royal Romances. (Sorry. Larger Image NOT Available)

BREAKING NEWS from the TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL 2011 Buster Keaton is "Star Of The Month" this coming October. - Charlie Tabesh, V.P. Programming That is all...for now. Kyle (Back to the Roosevelt) In Hollywood

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Thursday, April 28th *The Wrong Man* (1956) Argentina In Conjunction with the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, TCM salutes the musical scores of composer Bernard Herrmann. Edited by: hlywdkjk on Apr 28, 2011 5:52 AM

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Wednesday, April 27th

OK, if Charlotte and Jerry were chaste when in the taxi overnight, then explain to me why Charlotte uses that incident to break-off the engagement with the Boston Blue Blood. All she does is begin to describe the night and the Blue Blood seems to know where the story is going and suggests its best to not continue the engagement. If this wasn't about telling the Blue Blood that she had been "de-flowered", what was it all about? On its own, just being stranded in a taxi because of circumstances out their control certainly wouldn't justify calling of an engagement, would it? There had to be more to it than just sleeping next to a stranger. Kyle In Hollywood Edited by: hlywdkjk on Apr 26, 2011 10:51 PM

_Press Previews_ Here's a couple of interesting articles previewing two events of the Film Festival. The Los Angeles TImes on "How Kirk Douglas Made "Spartacus" Happen" http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-kirk-douglas-20110427,0,633594.story Toronto Star on the never-before-seen photography of Jack Pashkovsky, documentary filmmaker Barry Avrich and the images to be displayed in Club TCM. http://www.thestar.com/article/979665--shooter-of-stars-gets-a-fitting-tribute Kyle In Hollywood

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I'll do my best to get there too. I am really interested in seeing these artifacts. And maybe I'll get a chance to chat with RO too? Kyle In Hollywood

Hi CineMaven - Welcome To Hollywood! (I had to get that out of the way first.) It's great to have you here in my 'hood. Can't wait to see you! Non-passholders can attend the Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks concert at the Music Box Friday evening. Admission is $20.00 for the general public and available at the venue the night of the event. (No advance sales.) As to other options for non-passholders, I am not certain. Last year the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel was open to the public (save for the duration of the Opening Night Party.) But because TCM has taken over the lobby and turned it into a studio for taping this year, I don't know if that area is completely off-limits to the public and passholders only are given access. Of course, if you and your guest are staying in the Roosevelt, your guest will likely be given the ability to travel through that area. And if they happen to stick around the lobby awhile on their way to the Blvd., who's to know? Same goes for tapings happening poolside. Plus, the restrictions on that area wouldn't begin until the start of the Festival - so you and your guest should be able to wander the Roosevelt freely today and tomorrow (Wednesday.) Typically, footprint ceremonies at the Chinese Theater, like the one for Peter O'Toole on Saturday morning, are "public" events. Whether that is the case with this ceremony is unknown. I don't know of a past ceremony that was affiliated with an event like the Classic Film Festival. I suppose TCM could cordon off the entire area and only allow passholders access to the viewing. I wouldn't blame them if they did. But past ceremonies also blocked the Boulevard and put up bleachers, etc for the viewers. I also don't know if those arrangements will also be in place for Peter O'Toole. So, those are two other "possiblities" - but no guarantees. You might want to inquire when the info booth opens on Thursday. Or tackle our pal Genevieve if you see her. (Be sure and see her sometime over the weekend.) I hear she is already whirling around the area. And I just heard that the Roosevelt is quite the hub of activity already. It's full of folks we both know. Go take a peek. See you soon. Kyle (always) In Hollywood

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