Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

   Look for my radio appearance on the Lunchtime With Ira program, a weekly Radio/Internet show that promotes Las Vegas and features Ira David Sternberg talking with the celebrities, entertainers, writers and personalities who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world.

   Some of the guests who have appeared on Ira’s program:  

Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Michael Bublé, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Andy Williams, Paul Anka, Vince Gill,  Bill Cosby, Don Rickles, Jon Lovitz, Chazz Palminteri, Jamie Farr, Joe Piscopo, Adam West, David Copperfield, Rich Little, Emeril Lagasse, Don King, Bob Eubanks, and Robin Leach

  Lunchtime With Ira can be heard on KUNV-FM (91.5) at 6 p.m. (PST) on Thursdays, as well as online at http://kunv.unlv.edu/ .  Of course, we will be discussing my new book – Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History.

   If you don’t live in the Vegas area, make sure you stream it online, Thursday, February 11th at 6pm (PST) at http://kunv.unlv.edu/.

Until next time>                          ”never forget“

Manny P. here…

"Puppy Bowl" contender - ENO

   Jeff lives in Utah, and he is the most successful voice-over guy outside of Southern California. We’ve been  buddies for almost thirty years. And, he just ordered a copy of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History through Amazon.com.

   If you don’t know about Puppy Bowl VI, just ask your children. It’s very popular with the younger set. And, the Kitty Half Time Show is funny and entertaining. Last year, I watched Puppy Bowl V! Check your local cable listings for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VI starring my pal, Jeff Bordner! Here’s a link leading to a promotion of the event…

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/about.html

Until next time>                    “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   Russ Duke of KNR Entertainment has created a You Tube “mini- documentary” bringing Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History to three dimensional life. Take the time to watch this seven minute piece. The piece contains photos from the paperback, a soothing musical  soundtrack, and take you on the book’s subsequent journey after its printing.

   If you’re interested in putting together a video or slide show presentation of the highest order, check out KNR Entertainment at the Links - Business Friends on the Navigation Bar to the left for information. You’ll be pleasantly impressed with their work. 

   Here’s the You Tube slide show. Sit back and enjoy !!

   I’d like to take a moment to thank Kathryn Atkins and the entire California Book Club of Long Beach for making Tuesday a great success at the Los Altos Branch Library. And, kudos to Gary Lycan of the Orange County Register for joining me during the Q&A. His input was most informative and helpful. He also wrote a nice mention about the event in his newspaper story. Finally, my loving thanks to my wife Laure for being on hand in helping deliver my books to readers of Long Beach.

Until next time>                        ”never forget“

Manny P. here…

   To compliment 31 Borders book stores in Southern California, The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in The Thompson Xchange Gift Shop, and The Granada Pavilion in Granada Hills…Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History can now be purchased at 3 Barnes and Noble locations.

   Additionally, B&N promises if you reserve it online, you can pick up your copy of the paperback at the Barnes and Noble store of your choice within an hour (after they send you an email  confirmation) !! What a great offer…

   You can currently find the book at:

The Grove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Aliso Viejo Town Center
26751 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Puente Hills  17490 Colima Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

   Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History has landed all over Southern California in 2010. What’s your excuse? Go pick up a copy!

   We’ll keep you posted with more locations as they arrive.

Until next time>                          “never forget“

Manny P here…

   Now that 31 Borders stores in Southern California are currently carrying Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, I’m proud to announce book-signings at participating locations. Several stores have expressed interest on having events over the next two-three months.

   Borders in Yorba Linda / Anaheim Hills has confirmed a book-signing on Saturday, February 20 between 1-3pm. This location is located off the 91 freeway, Weir Canyon exit at 22401 Old Canal Rd. in the Savi Ranch Shopping Center  (you can actually see the Borders from the freeway). I would like to personally thank General Manager Jamie Valdez for her exuberance in setting this event up.

   Borders in La Habra has also committed to a March book-signing on a Saturday to be determined over the next couple of weeks. This store is convenietly located on the corner of Beach and Imperial Hwy. Again, thanks to General Manager Trent Vernon for his friendly willingness to set up a book-signing event.

 A reminder – For full details on my event signings, please refer to the Navigation Bar to the left in the appropriate Book Tour Schedule section for updates.

   Remember, I’ll be at the Los Altos Branch Library in Long Beach, Tuesday at 6pm to discuss “How to Self-Publish YOUR Book” to the California Writers Club. The event is actually free for any potential author in the area. A book-signing will follow after the lecture.

   Please go to the following link for more information…

http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/writers-club-become-published-author/

Until next time>                     “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   What a week we are having!

   You can now find Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History in 31 Southern California Borders stores. They can be found at each location in the All Things Local – Local History section. Here’s where you can find the paperback:

LOS ANGELES                              

CENTURY  CITY  -  CERRITOS   -  EL SEGUNDO  -  LONG BEACH  (in two stores)    HOLLYWOOD  -  PICO RIVERA  -  ROLLING HILLS  -  TORRANCE  -  WESTWOOD

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

 GLENDALE  -  NORTHRIDGE  -  SHERMAN OAKS

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

ARCADIA  -  PASADENA

ORANGE COUNTY

BREA  -  COSTA MESA  (South Coast Plaza)  -  LA HABRA  -  RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA  MISSION VIEJO  -  TUSTIN  -  YORBA LINDA

INLAND EMPIRE

CHINO  -  MIRA LOMA  -  MONTCLAIR  -   RANCHO CUCAMONGA  -    RIVERSIDE

VENTURY COUNTY

OXNARD  -  THOUSAND OAKS

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

VALENCIA

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

GOLETA  

   For exact addresses, go to www.borders.com. Next stop…book signings at a Borders location in Southern California near you!

Until next time>                         “never forget“  

Manny P. here…

   The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is a true landmark in the heart of tinsel town. It’s the site of the very first Academy Awards show held in 1929. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the twelve-story facility was orignally financed in 1927 by Louis B. Mayer, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford (among others). It contains about 300 rooms and suites. 

   This location drips in history. Marilyn Monroe lived there (room 246). So did Montgomery Clift in 1953 during the filming of the award winning From Here To Eternity (room 928).

   Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History can now be purchased at The Thompson Xchange Gift Shop located on the third floor of The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. My book is available in two prestigious gift shops in the heart of Hollywood (also at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills). How fitting my paperback also resides on the shelves of The Margaret Herrick Library at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

   Adjacent to The Kodak Theatre, 2010 promises to be a grand year in the history of this famed hotel. Turner Classic Movies is hosting several events at this location during its first annual TCM Film Festival on April 22-25. I’m proudly working with Stephanie Ratner, the retail supervisor, in setting up a book-signing event, which will complement the festival in April. I will keep you informed on dates and times of the event in a later blog.

   I urge you to stop by and stay at (or visit) The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Spanish-style decor and its very walls will speak to you about Hollywood’s Golden Age. And don’t forget to visit The Thompson Xchange Gift Shop and ask for a copy of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History.

Until next time>                        “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   As promised, here is how I filled out my ballot for this year’s Screen Actors Guild Acting Awards. I consider 2009 a down year for the quality of movies. And I believe some folks and films should have been considered for specific awards.  Let me explain:

  OUTSTANDING MALE:  Jeremy Renner

It comes down to Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) and Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker). Ben Foster (The Messenger) should have received a nod.

Bridges is getting all of the attention. However, Crazy Heart seems way too familiar to other movies showcasing the washed up older guy (ie. The Wrestler last year). Renner was uncompromising and ferocious. It’s not sexy, but he’s my pick.

   OUTSTANDING FEMALE:  Sandra Bullock

The best performance of Sandra Bullock’s career (The Blind Side)! A great movie and a great cast, which should have been given overall consideration. I liked Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) and Carey Mulligan (An Education), but Bullock really delivers.

   OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING MALE:  Christoph Waltz

I didn’t enjoy Inglourious Basterds. Revising history for any reason on film is dangerous.

That said, Christoph Waltz is delicious in his villainy. Flat out the best performance by any actor (male or female) this season. In another year, Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones) or Woody Harrelson (The Messenger) might have been my pick, but not today. Alfred Molina (An Education) was outstanding and deserves Oscar consideration. I wish he would have received a SAG Award nomination.

   OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING FEMALE:  Anna Kendrick

Two oustanding performances this year – Mo’nique (Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire) and Anna Kendrick (Up In the Air). Mo’nique probably wins this award. However, Kendrick is funny, sad, and extremely talented in a very slick hip film. I’m not complimenting the movie, per se, but she was fun everytime she appeared on screen.

   OUTSTANDING CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE:  An Education

The Blind Side, An Education, and The Hurt Locker were outstanding. Actually, Invictus was quite good too. I’ll be very dissapointed if Inglourious Basterds, Nine or Precious wins this award. An Education was the biggest surprise, so I voted for this motion picture. If The Hurt Locker is chosen, it won’t bother me at all…

Because ten pictures will be nominated for an Oscar this year, I hope The Blind Side is included.

   These are my official choices. I hope you will take my suggestions on the movies I believe were worth watching… I’m proud of my 28-year membership in SAG.

Until next time>                             ”never forget“

Manny P. here…

   I have exciting news!

   A preliminary deal has been reached with Costco Wholesale chain to sell Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History in two of their brick and morter stores in Los Angeles County. The paperback should be available around February 15th at the Burbank and Hollywood locations. What a thrill to add this major store to the places where you can currently buy the book: The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills and The Granada Pavilion in Granada Hills.

   The Burbank address of Costco is 1051 Burbank Blvd. The Los Angeles address in Hollywood is 2901 Los Feliz Blvd. I’ll be working with the membership warehouses to provide appropriate signage for my work.

   I also plan on setting up book-signing appearances at both locations. I hope to set this up soon with the local Costco stores. You’ll be the first to know when the days are assigned for these book events.

Until next time>                       “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   Everyone is invited to attend my lecture at the California Writers Club of Long Beach on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6pm. I’ll be discussing the creation of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History including self-publication, marketing, and distribution. I’ll bring flyers and provide information about my team who have worked tirelessly in making my paperback a “fairy tale” success.

   Immediately after the lecture and Q&A, I’ll be selling my book and personally autographing them. The event will be held at the Los Altos Branch Library at 5614 Britton Dr. (one block east of Bellflower Bl. and one block south of Stearns) in Long Beach.

   Topics will include:

• Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History (of course) !!
• How to diagram a non-fiction book (from Table of Contents to Appendix)
• How to layout your book (including cover and back cover development)
• Photos that will bring your words to life (and legal issues regarding use)
• Finding the right publisher
• Setting up a Web Site and other marketing tools (a complete strategy)
• How the distribution process works (the importance of wholesalers)
• YOUR involvement in selling the book   

Los Altos Library

   If you’re interested in creating your dream book using my ideas and techniques, or if you’d like to purchase a copy of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History… stop on by!

   Here’s the direct website link for further info on this fun and educational event:

http://www.calwriterslongbeach.org:80/

   THIS IS PERSONAL INVITATION…

   And best of all, the event is FREE !!! 

Until next time>                          “never forget“