January 31, 2012 - 'The Descendants' screens followed by a Q&A with George Clooney & Alexander Payne on 2/6

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***Update***  This event is now sold out.

 The Oscar nominated movie 'The Descendants' is screening at the Egyptian Theatre followed by a question and answer session with George Clooney and producer/writer/director Alexander Payne!  This special event is happening on February 6th, starting at 7:30 PM sharp in Hollywood.  The Egyptian Theatre has 1,770 seats, so you may want to buy the tickets sooner than later before it sells out.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens and students.

Also, if you're hungry before or after the event, visit our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for some excellent food.  Show your waiter or waitress your ticket stub and they'll give you a 10% discount on your check.


***Update***  Some footage from this event courtesy of Leilani Ware.  Check out Leilani's blog here and follow her on Twitter here.

January 31, 2012 - Oscar nominee Demián Bichir is stopping by The Grove today

Oscar nominated actor Demián Bichir is stopping by The Grove today to meet fans and do an interview with Extra!  The interview will be taking place at 2:00 p.m. next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 30, 2012 - Free tickets to the premiere of TeenNick's 'Degrassi: New Beginings' followed by a Q&A with the cast on 2/13

Free tickets to the world premiere of TeenNick's new show 'Degrassi: New Beginings' at Universal CityWalk Hollywood!  All the stars from the show will be walking the red carpet for this special event and will be on hand for a question and answer session following the screening.  Free tickets to this event can be printed out here.  This event is happening on February 13th, 2012 at 6:00 PM.  Universal CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Universal CityWalk at (818) 622-4445.

January 30, 2012 - Lisa Kudrow is stopping by The Grove today

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Actress Lisa Kudrow is stopping by The Grove at 2:00 p.m. to meet fans and do an interview with Extra!  This interview is taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 30, 2012 - Neil Patrick Harris will be at The Grove to unveil the sixth M&M'S character

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Actor Neil Patrick Harris will be at The Grove at 12:00 p.m. to unveil the newest M&M'S character, Ms. Brown!  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.  If you can't make it down to the event, you can watch it streaming live below!

January 30, 2012 - Nada Surf are signing their new CD and performing a free concert tonight

Nada Surf are having a free acoustic concert and signing copies of their new album 'The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy' tonight at Amoeba Music starting at 6:00 PM!  Everyone who purchases the new CD will also receive a free copy of their limited edition EP 'The Dulcitone Files.'  Amoeba Music is located at 6400 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For additional information, please call Amoeba Music at (323) 245-6400.

January 29, 2012 - Free yoga class at The Grove this morning

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YogaWorks is presenting a FREE 1 hour yoga class this morning at 9:00 a.m. at Athleta located in The Grove!  So start the morning off right with a good workout.  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found  here.  For further details please call the Athleta at (323) 937-0329.

January 29, 2012 - 'Ghostbusters' screening followed by a Q&A with William Atherton

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The 1984 blockbuster movie 'Ghostbusters' is screening tonight followed by a question and answer session with William Atherton (who plays Walter Peck)!    After the question and answer session, the 1993 movie 'Groundhog Day' will be shown.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.  The theater seats 228 people, so there's an intimate and special feel to all the events that take place here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  If you decide to order tickets online, be sure to hit the scroll down menu and choose the right day and time.  The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038.

January 28, 2012 - John Landis and Joe Dante are meeting fans and signing books and DVDs tonight in Hollywood

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Legendary directors John Landis and Joe Dante  are both be attending the "Monster Trailers From Hell" event in Hollywood tonight!  John Landis is signing copies of his new book 'Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares' and Joe Dante is signing copies of the new 'Trailers From Hell Volume #2' DVD, talking with fans and screening some monster trailers.  This special event is happening at Larry Edmunds Bookshop starting at 7:00 p.m.  Larry Edmunds is located at 6644 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further details, please call (323) 463-3273.

January 28, 2012 - Screening of 'The Help' followed by a Q&A session with Viola Davis on 1/30

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'The Help' is screening on January 30th at 7:30 PM, followed by a question and answer session with Academy Award nominee Viola Davis!  This event is taking place at the landmark Aero Theatre located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as there are only 435 seats.  Tickets for this event can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens and students.  For additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

January 27, 2012 - Free admission to Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Nights

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Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission tonight and most Friday nights for their Shark Lagoon Nights from 6-9 PM!  The complete list of free nights can be found here.  Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For additional information please call Aquarium of the Pacific at (562) 590-3100, Ext. 0.

January 27, 2012 - Genesis Rodriguez and Bret Lockett from the New England Patriots are both stopping by The Grove today

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'Man on a Ledge' star Genesis Rodriguez is stopping by The Grove at 10:00 a..m. and Bret Lockett from the New England Patriots is stopping by 1:30 p.m. to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra.  These interviews are happening right next to Pacific Theatres at The Grove. 

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 26, 2012 - Watch the Michael Jackson ceremony at the Chinese Theatre streaming live starting at 11:00 a.m. PST

January 26, 2012 - Michael Jackson's children, Justin Bieber and MORE attending ceremony in his honor

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There's a unique ceremony honoring "The King of Pop" Michael Jackson at Grauman's Chinese Theatre starting at 11:00 AM.  Michael Jackson's children Paris, Blanket and Prince will be taking their father's shoes and iconic sequined glove to dip in cement for his hand and footprint ceremony.  Family members Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson will also be on hand for the ceremony.  Confirmed celebrities scheduled to attend the event are Justin Bieber, Smokey Robinson, Glee stars Amber Riley and Harry Shum, Jr., Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones a performance by Cirque Du Soleil and more!



Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. For those not able to make it to the ceremony, the Chinese Theatre will be streaming it live and you can watch it right here.

January 25, 2012 - Luca Ellis returns to Hollywood with another free concert tonight

Our talented friend Luca Ellis returns to Hollywood with another free concert tonight at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa from 9-11 PM!  Luca Ellis is a crooner with a voice reminiscent of the great Frank Sinatra and he'll be backed up by a live band!  Bring your friends and family for an incredible night of free entertainment.

Parking at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is $2.00 for the first two hours with a validation.  The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is first class, safe and located at 1755 North Highland Avenue (right behind the Hollywood & Highland Center, Chinese Theatre & Redline Subway).  Directions can be found here.  For further details please call (323) 856-1200.
 

January 25, 2012 - Seal, Jessica Alba, Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott are stopping by The Grove today

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Lots of celebrities stopping by The Grove today to meet fans and do interviews with Extra!  Seal is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 PM, Jessica Alba arrives at 1:30 PM and Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott are both scheduled to arrive at 2:00 PM.  These interviews are taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 24, 2012 - 'The Loved One' screens on February 4th with a Q&A with Jonathan Winters, Haskell Wexler and Robert Morse

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***Update***  Unfortunately, Jonathan Winters won't be attending the screening tonight.
 
The 1965 movie 'The Loved One' is screening on February 4th at 7:30 PM, followed by a special question and answer session moderated by writer/producer/director Larry Karaszewski, featuring producer/cinematographer Haskell Wexler and stars Jonathan Winters & Robert Morse!

This event is happening at the historic Egyptian Theatre, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or tickets can be purchased online here.  Tickets at the box office are $11.00 for general admission, $9.00 for senior citizens & students.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

January 24, 2012 - Marg Helgenberger is stopping by The Grove today

Former 'CSI' star Marg Helgenberger was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame yesterday and today she's stopping by The Grove at 2:30 p.m. to meet fans and do an interview with Extra!  This appearance is happening right next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive and directions can be found here.  For additional information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 24, 2012 - RSVP for FREE screening of 'The Artist' followed by a discussion with the cast and crew

Really nice FREE screening of 'The Artist' followed by a discussion with the cast and crew tonight at the Director's Guild of America!  The screening starts at 7:30 p.m. in theater #1 and please arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime.  There is limited seating and RSVPs are not guaranteed a seat, so it's important to arrive early.  The Director's Guild of America is located at 7920 West Sunset Boulevard (right off Sunset & Fairfax).  RSVP by e-mailing TheArtistRSVPLA@gmail.com.  FREE parking is also available.

January 23, 2012 - CSI star Marg Helgenberger is getting her star on Hollywood Boulevard today

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CSI star Marg Helgenberger is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM!  Also, the guest speakers at the event will be Dana Delaney and Jorja Fox.  The ceremony is taking place at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard (in front of historic Musso & Frank Grill) and directions can be found here.

January 23, 2012 - 'Teen Wolf' screening followed by a Q&A with the director, cast & crew on 2/19

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The Aero Theatre is screening the 1985 movie 'Teen Wolf' followed by a rare question and answer session with director Rod Daniel, along with cast and crew members!  This event is taking place February 19th at 4:00 p.m.  General admission is $11.00 and senior citizens and students are $9.00.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

***Update***  Just called the Aero Theatre and the person who answered told me that 20-30 cast & crew members would be joining director Rod Daniel, but they have no idea who's going to be there.

January 22, 2012 - 'Planet of the Apes' movie marathon that includes a Q&A with the stars on February 18th

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The original 'Planet of the Apes' movies will be screened 5:00 p.m. on February 18th and also include a special Q&A with several stars from the movies!  The movies screened will be 'Planet of the Apes' (1968), 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' (1970), 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' (1971), 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' (1972) and 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes' (1973).  After the first movie screens there will be a question and answer session with stars Eric Braeden, Don Murray, H.M. Wynant and Linda Harrison.


This event is happening at the historic Egyptian Theatre, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission for this event is $15.00 and $13.00 for senior citizens & students.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

January 22, 2012 - Free yoga class at The Grove this morning

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YogaWorks is presenting a FREE 1 hour yoga class this morning (and every Sunday morning at the same time in January) at 9:00 a.m. at Athleta located in The Grove!  So start the morning off right with a good workout.  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found  here.  For further details please call the Arhleta at (323) 937-0329.

January 20, 2012 - Uggie from 'The Artist' is stopping by The Grove today

  
Uggie is dropping by The Grove today to meet fans and do an "interview" with Extra at 1:30 PM!  Uggie is the adorable Jack Russell Terrier who stole the show at the Golden Globes on Sunday and has recently appeared in the movies 'The Artist' and 'Water for Elephants.'  This appearance is happening right next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive and directions can be found here.  For additional information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

January 20, 2012 - Free admission to Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Nights

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Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission tonight and most Friday nights for their Shark Lagoon Nights from 6-9 PM!  The complete list of free nights is listed here.  Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For additional information please call Aquarium of the Pacific at (562) 590-3100, Ext. 0.

January 19, 2012 - FREE tickets to Underworld:Awakening premiere in Hollywood

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 ***Update***  Tickets to the premiere have all been distributed now.
These won't last long.  Free tickets to the 'Underworld: Awakening' premiere tonight at the Chinese Theatre starting at 7:30 PM!  All the stars and filmmakers will be on hand.  You're going to have to print out the passes though.  Click here to get your tickets.  The Chinese Theatre is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

January 17, 2012 - Actress Denise Richards is stopping by The Grove today

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Actress (and Charlie Sheen's ex-wife) Denise Richards is stopping by The Grove this morning!  This interview is scheduled for 10:00 AM, right next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

***Update***  Extra's interview with Denise Richards this morning: