http://www.mishmashmagazine.comRSS Feed for MishMash Magazine [Music.Comedy.Art]120http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=703 Viggo Mortensen Signing Report by Mike Sametz Ah, this is one of those weeks where you have to pick and choose your battles.  It is the week of the AFI Festival.  This is shaping up to be a pretty interesting year. So far, from what I have hear and from personal experience as well, it has been rough to get anything signed. I got shut out by Drew Barrymore yet again, Bill Murray, and more… Tonight Erica, the fabulous M’Lou Elkins and I are heading out to Hollywood Blvd to the premiere of The Road at AFI fest...  MishMashMagazineWed, 18 Nov 2009 23:01:37 GMTe5a5547c-4877-440f-8faa-a91d58d05e4dhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=702 Weezer CD Signing Report by Mike Sametz It’s a brisk night here in sunny Cali, and I am dragging my pasty Canadian butt down to the Hollywood and Highland Hot Topic for a CD signing with Weezer.  As any regular reader knows I ran into half of the band not too long ago when they were doing a television taping (you can read about that here: http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/tabid/106/itemid/694/Weezer-Echo-and-the-Bunnymen-Catherine-Keener-Si.aspx).  I am bringing along that poster and a few other goodies I have picked up over the years.  So, on with the show!  MishMashMagazineWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:33:29 GMT2c676047-2160-4681-82b9-911432a2e6d7http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=695 Florence and the Machine, Jason Schwartzman Signing Report by Mike Sametz I know a lot of people will look at me with confusion when I say, “I went to try and get a picture with Florence and the Machine!”  I can almost hear crickets in the background; however her debut album, Lungs, is stunning.  I have literally not stopped listening to it and am so excited to try and get her.  I brought a couple import vinyl singles with me to get signed, and a CD as well.  Also appearing on the same talk show is Mr. Rushmore himself, Jason Schwartzman, and rock legend Rod Stewart...  MishMashMagazineTue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:55 GMTad1a3fcf-98fc-425d-9c57-8a3be12a3dechttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=694 Weezer, Echo and the Bunnymen, Catherine Keener Signing Report by Mike Sametz Ah, another day, another alleyway… yep, here we go again! The glorious Erica and I are headed out to try and get a few people to sign, take pics, etc...  and the infamously talented M’Lou Elkins is meeting us there to help out. First off, I have wanted to get the lovely Ms. Catherine Keener forever.  I need her to finish off a poster or two, then two rock bands I love are on the same taping: Weezer, and Echo the Bunnymen.  It should be an interesting night, so join us why don’t you... MishMashMagazineTue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:03 GMTd57f89ee-6173-49e7-94f9-5af27c030289http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=692 Scream Awards 2009: Part Deux By Mike Sametz My God, what a day.  I did some scouting around and found a different entrance where people may or may not come out.  I’m not 100% sure, but it could be good.  So let’s cross our fingers and hope that no one has to pee, cause baby, there are no bathrooms here, and we’ve been here for almost six hours at this point...  MishMashMagazineThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:43:17 GMTce727683-065d-4477-9a60-2623f8811413http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=691 Scream Awards 2009 by Mike Sametz Oh Jesus, help us!  The lovely Erica and I are hiking up to the Greek Theatre today to try and see what transpires are the Scream Awards.  I have never heard of the Scream Awards myself, but apparently they air on Spike TV.  You see, I don’t have cable, I know I know… I hear it all the time when I ask my friends to TIVO True Blood, but I digress… The Awards show has a LOT of big names in the Sci – Fi genre, so God willing we will at least get a few people to come over and sign.  So, on to the hike up to the Greek, I didn’t know collecting would force me to get into shape!... MishMashMagazineThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:05:21 GMT170ca41a-455b-4a99-875a-063b3c0d78f3http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=688 Mary Louise Parker Signing Report! by Mike Sametz This promises to be a unique night to say the least.  The lovely Erica is joining me tonight for… Wait for it… Wait for it… The Best in Drag Show Benefiting the Aid for Aids Foundation.  Now normally this wouldn’t be my first choice for an event, but I have to say, it will be interesting to say the least.  I mean really, who doesn’t love a good drag show right?  It takes patience, dedication, and flair to do what these guys do, and even though I don’t think I would look good in heels, if you can pull it off, I say go for it.  Well, one of the guest judges is one of the people I have wanted to meet for a long long time.  I am talking about Ms. Nancy Botwin, Mary Louise Parker...  MishMashMagazineWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:25:34 GMTd93cfe75-f711-4b9c-bea7-9897563444b3http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=687 Kelsey Grammer Signing Report! by Mike Sametz I was just talking with my roommate and as she took a sip of Coke Zero out of her 1980’s Grouchy Smurf glass she exclaimed, “Michael, why would you wait four hours in the cold for Kelsey Grammer!”  I thought about this for a second.  I really pondered… Four hours… Signed poster… Four hours… Signed poster… Four hours… Signed poster… WITH A BLUE PAINT PEN… And then I took off out the door to try and get Frasier Crane himself to sign my X-Men poster...  MishMashMagazineWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:12:46 GMT09b6bf3c-7ad8-4ad8-a323-4c1ed9a0cd3ahttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=682 Courtney Cox Signing Report, Marcia Cross Failure Report by Mike Sametz I’m really having one of those weeks.  You know the kind, where everything has the potential to be wonderful and perfect and then just drifts down into a pit of crap.  Sigh… Yesterday I got dissed by Drew Barrymore, my number one person (the person I have always wanted to get - I’m not naming names cause it’s embarrassing) flaked out at an event, Woody Harrelson and Salma Hayek refused to sign, and here I am waiting for Ms. Marcia Cross.  MishMashMagazineTue, 13 Oct 2009 20:50:05 GMTa4891ea2-f711-425d-8aa6-4ca136ee6b5fhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=676 Invention of Lying Signing Report (Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais) by Mike Sametz I have to tell you, there are a few select celebrities that I will try and get over and over again.  One of them is Ms. Jennifer Garner.  Now, I have never gotten her to sign anything, I have never met her, I just like her.  I loved Alias… Well, most seasons of Alias, and even though she has only done the occasional film since then, there is something about her I just like.  Today is the premiere of The Invention of Lying with Mr. Ricky Gervais...  MishMashMagazineSat, 26 Sep 2009 18:12:22 GMT1332ece2-d8cd-44b6-b213-d463f1943ecbhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=675 Eva Longoria, Shakira Signing Report by Mike Sametz Today should be a good day.  One of my favorite Desperate Housewives, Ms. Eva Longoria is doing a talk show appearance today with none other than Shakira!  I have wanted both of them, and have met Eva a couple times now, but never got a picture with her.  So, hopefully today will be the day.  I have not heard good things about Shakira, but hopefully today she’ll feel generous and come on over.  We shall see…  MishMashMagazineSat, 26 Sep 2009 17:24:56 GMTc1aa5804-f2b6-48f5-8836-31f2f767b53dhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=666 Pink Signing Report! by Mike Sametz Sometimes there are days when you think you have to get somewhere early only to find you could have waited until the very end, and then there are those days when you think you can show up right at start time and there are a thousand people waiting.  Today, I could have waited.  Sigh… Pop princess P!nk is doing an outdoor concert today and I figured I would have to get there early to get a good spot.  I mean this is P!nk after all!  LOL… Alas, that is not always the case...  MishMashMagazineFri, 18 Sep 2009 18:01:59 GMT67114309-ab9d-4cd5-9467-c147b66c7c66http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=664 Gerard Butler Signing Report by Mike Sametz Oh, the hot sticky days of Los Angeles summer… Sigh… Today none other than Mr. 300 himself, Gerard Butler, will be making a television talk show appearance. The lovely M’Lou Elkins is joining me today just for kicks.  I always love having someone go with me, especially when it’s a long day like today.  A hot long day like today, I should add... Anyway, here we go!...  MishMashMagazineWed, 16 Sep 2009 22:03:56 GMTce786489-70f8-4b86-a3cf-3a5ef3e85ea8http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=658 All About Steve Premiere Signing Report by Mike Sametz “Sandy… Can’t you see…? I’m in misery… You broke my heart now we’re apart there’s nothing left for me.”  Why is it, even when I type song lyrics I still can’t sing?  I think I have a problem and it’s being tone deaf, sigh… anyway, I’m off once again and this time it is for… wait for it… drum roll... Ms. Sandra Bullock!  I guess that explains the song lyrics, that and the fact that my friend Annette keeps texting me quotes from Grease, but that’s a whole other column.  Today is the premiere for All About Steve...  MishMashMagazineThu, 03 Sep 2009 18:05:35 GMTbd483c90-d589-4f6d-9144-9774e5c920a2http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=657 Extract Premiere Signing Report by Mike Sametz Today I am heading out to the famed Arclight theatre also known as the Cinerama Dome for the premiere of the new Mike Judge film, Extract.  I really need Mila Kunis on my Sarah Marshall poster and I need Jason Bateman on my Juno poster.  I also have my handy dandy Comic Con poster for Extract with me so I’ll see who I can get on that as well...   MishMashMagazineTue, 01 Sep 2009 18:53:44 GMT0a27615b-ac65-4dcb-a308-8923a4f9890ehttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=651 Shorts Premiere Signing Report! by Mike Sametz It is a lazy Saturday afternoon, so what do I do… haul my ass down to Hollywood CA to catch a glimpse at the “Shorts” premiere.  There are a few cool names, but I really am after Kat Dennings who was in one of my Favorite movies, Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist.  Anyway, she’s in the movie, as well as Jon Cryer, Leslie Mann, and director Robert Rodriguez is also supposed to attend.  So, off we go!...  MishMashMagazineTue, 18 Aug 2009 10:42:12 GMT94851ad1-9c9a-4f8d-87a9-5bc3384845fbhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=650 Inglorious Basterds Premiere Signing Report! by Mike Samets I figured that today would be a long… long… long day.  It is the Inglourious Basterds Premiere.  So, that means I have Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie with a touch of Quentin Tarantino thrown in for good measure.  Yeah, great.  Lol… it’s all about getting here early and staking a place on the barricades.  Thank God for Sunblock...  MishMashMagazineTue, 18 Aug 2009 10:08:43 GMTe77ef6cf-f5c7-4a46-93b9-325b646bcf64http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=642 GI Joe Premiere Signing Report! by Mike Sametz I heard, and this is just something that got passed down from the grapevine… I heard that there was this… Greatest American hero… and that he would be there… hmmmm who am I talking about… Oh yeah… G.I. Joe… lol… I decided to go over to the G.I. Joe premiere in Hollywood since I have these handy mini posters from the movie I got at Comic Con last year...  MishMashMagazineSun, 09 Aug 2009 01:35:48 GMTd2313c4d-3204-492a-af91-2b49cc1c6e24http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=641 Rachel Nichols Signing Report! by Mike Sametz Okay, I am so running late today, so late in fact I was just going to blow this off altogether.  Then, I said… “Ah, Mike just go.”  So… I did.  Lol… Rachel Nichols, the new Scarlett from the G.I. Joe movie and Quentin Tarantino are appearing on a talk show, and I really want both of them...  MishMashMagazineSun, 09 Aug 2009 01:03:19 GMT456b957a-0ff5-44bc-a2e1-76e435df1087http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=639 Comic-Con - Day 3 - 7.25.09 by Mike Sametz Saturday is always seemingly the busiest day of Comic Con.  Although I think it might be hard to beat yesterday and the madness that ensued.  There are lots of signings I want to get into today, and a lot of them are really though, so hopefully it will be as good of a day today.  At least I didn’t have to get up at the crack of dawn… oh wait…  MishMashMagazineSun, 09 Aug 2009 00:13:56 GMT1d06e13e-00e8-414e-bdee-d867fc839c5chttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=638 Comic-Con - Day 2 by Mike Sametz Another day, another day of Comic Con.  Yes, here in San Diego it's another day of fun and excitement!  I shouldn’t complain, this only happens once a year, and truthfully… I love it.  Sigh… Although, today I have to get up at 5:30 a.m. to try and get some wristbands for signings in the morning.  So, I may be asleep by noon.  We’ll see.  The chaos of Comic Con continues, and this is only the “real” second day!...  MishMashMagazineSat, 08 Aug 2009 23:46:04 GMTde7f0ab5-2e8f-4ed2-9998-dda814958a91http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=637 Shirley Maclaine Signing Report! by Mike Sametz Today is going to be a strange day. My lovely friend Erica has been trying hard... and I mean hard with a capital H to get Ms. Shirley Maclaine to sign her In Her Shoes DVD insert.  What can I say; my friend loves her female buddy comedies, and has been infatuated with this movie for a long long time.  As Ms. Garrett once said when she saw Tootie making a paper mache bust of Jermaine Jackson...  MishMashMagazineTue, 04 Aug 2009 07:19:41 GMTfb9164f9-938e-4a80-95ec-fc121d4cd747http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=636 Chris Pine, Leonard Nimoy, Chris Noth Signing Reports!by Mike Sametz Tonight Erica and I are out and about so she can get Mr. Chris Pine, Captain Kirk himself, to sign her Star Trek poster… Finally.  Last time we met up with Mr. Pine I got two things signed but Erica got shafted. Sigh…    MishMashMagazineTue, 04 Aug 2009 06:53:59 GMTbdb29893-4180-424f-91d6-e31c5aa4db4fhttp://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=629 San Diego Comic-Con - Day 1 by Mike Sametz I know I must be getting old.  Do you want to know why?  It’s the first official day of comic con, and I am dog tired.  I mean dog tired.  Today was a madhouse.  It started… well; I’ll let the full article sum it up.  Crazy times, good times and just insanity!  MishMashMagazineFri, 24 Jul 2009 07:37:13 GMT9e9e9d20-b9d0-4754-8c5f-ba9b70c46017http://www.mishmashmagazine.com/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=628 San Diego Comic-Con - Preview Day 7.22.09 by Mike Sametz San Diego Comic Con… My annual trek of insanity.  It has been called a pop culture feast for the senses… I call it work.  I love it, don’t get me wrong as The Pretenders would say, but good lord having 130,00 descend on one place all trying to get the Harry Potter bag can be a bit much...  MishMashMagazineFri, 24 Jul 2009 07:33:58 GMT62dfafa9-cc43-44e0-bb6f-6c88596345bc