Unsuspecting trick-or-treaters who stumble upon a nondescriptthree-story house below Griffith Observatory tonight might be in forthe Halloween shock of their lives.
That is, if homeowner-frightmeister Forrest J Ackerman hasanything to do with it.
Ackerman - who calls himself the Ackermonster, his house onGlendower Avenue the Ackermansion and his basement Grislyland - isthe crypt keeper of one of the world's largest collections of horrorand sci-fi film memorabilia.
The amazing accumulation includes thousands of books, magazines,photos, monster models, costumes and fright masks that fillGrislyland from stem to stern.
And if tonight's trick-or-treaters get lucky, the gentle ghoulof the house will trot them downstairs to visit his scary lair.
"I love to take little kids down there and watch them scream andyell," Ackerman joked fiendishly.
If nobody answers the Ackermansion door, Ackerman will give atalk on the history of the horror film at 7 p.m. Wednesday at theBeverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive.
And on frequent Saturdays, Ackerman holds an open house atGrislyland. To find out more, dial (213) 666-6326 (MOON-FAN).Source: - Fred ShusterWinfrey inks deal with Disney
Oprah Winfrey, nominated for an Oscar for her work in StevenSpielberg's "The Color Purple," signed a five-year deal with the WaltDisney Motion Pictures Group to produce movies, it was announcedMonday.
The announcement was made by Joe Roth, who runs the picturesgroup for Disney, and Winfrey, who is chairwoman of HarpoEntertainment Group and will star in some of the films.
Among the projects already on the Los Angeles/Chicago-basedHarpo Films slate is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winningnovel "Beloved" by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Winfrey will starin the film, but her services as an actress are non-exclusive toDisney.
Set in Ohio after the Civil War, "Beloved" follows the story ofa woman who escaped from slavery but is haunted by its heritage, inthe ghost of a baby daughter she murdered.
`Dweebs' done, `Hunt' on hold: "Dweebs" took a ratings drubbingand is gone. But the similarly low-ranked "The Bonnie Hunt Show"will get a second chance on CBS come midseason.
"Dweebs," a comedy about an office of computer experts who areinexpert at life, had its last airing Friday, CBS said Monday.
"Bonnie Hunt," which followed "Dweebs" at 8:30 p.m. Friday, alsohad its last broadcast - for now. The sitcom starring Hunt as a TVreporter will be back with new episodes in January, the network said.
The well-reviewed "Bonnie Hunt" has a heavyweight name attachedto it: CBS late-night host David Letterman and his Worldwide PantsInc. co-produce the series.Source: - Daily News Wire ServicesThe `Sun' (and a son) also rises for busy Isham
Jazz trumpeter and film composer Mark Isham's latest album istitled "Blue Sun," but a more appropriate handle might be "ThirdSon."
That's because when Isham spoke to the Daily News, he and hiswife were awaiting the birth of their third boy, due "any second," hesaid.
"It's always a major event, no matter how many times you've beenthrough it," Isham said from his home in the West Valley.
Isham has scored a number of high-profile films, including "ARiver Runs Through It," "Trouble in Mind," "Mrs. Soffel" and thecoming Jodie Foster vehicle, "Home for the Holidays."
At the same time, the multi-instrumentalist has an alternatecareer as a band leader and solo artist. The Mark Isham Quintetopens for the Wayne Shorter Septet Wednesday night at the House ofBlues in West Hollywood. Isham also is booked Nov. 8 and 9 at theBaked Potato in Pasadena.
"For my own albums, I'm the one with the vision, so I only haveto answer to myself," he explained. "Ultimately, the musicaldecisions are mine. In the film business, that's not the case.You're under the leadership of a director and consequently, you'rehired to control the musical elements of the film along the lines ofthe director's vision."
Isham started out in the Bay Area, playing jazz with Art Lande'sRubisa Patrol. He worked in Van Morrison's r&b-inflected band from1978 to 1984 alongside James Brown's ex-musical director, saxophonistPee Wee Ellis.
"I've always considered myself a jazz musician," Isham said."By virtue of the people I was recording for a few years ago, I gotpegged in the new-age genre. But I've never been part of thatmovement or philosophy."Source: - Fred ShusterOUR TOWN
Old Pasadena Family Halloween Walk offers little goblins andtheir parents a safe evening of entertainment and trick-or-treating,featuring maps listing merchants in more than 90 locations handingout treats; a photo opportunity; and a mystical, magical performanceby Martin Marionettes in the courtyard at One Colorado, from 4 to 7p.m. today. All children should be costumed and accompanied by anadult. Participating businesses can be identified by the large,orange poster in their window. For information, call (818) 795-5952.
"Boo Bash" annual Halloween event today at Glendale Galleria,offers photo opportunities with Mr. Pumpkin in the J.C. Penney Court,and a free trick-or-treat bag, which children may pick up at any of30 treat stations before setting out to cover the mall, collectingsome of the 300,000 pieces of candy. Photos are from 2 to 7 p.m.;trick-or-treating is from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call (818)240-9481.
Trick-or-treating at the Oaks calls all ghosts to mallmerchants' locations for their treats, from 5 to 7 p.m. today at theOaks shopping center, Ventura Freeway (101) exit at Lynn Road,Thousand Oaks. For information, call (805) 495-2031.
Ann Patterson's Maiden Voyage, 17-piece all-female big band,will perform with vocalist Steve March at 7:30 and 9:30 tonight atthe Moonlight Tango Cafe, 13730 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Forreservations, call (818) 788-2000.
"Sports Night Extravaganza," benefit dinner for the Temple JudeaBrotherhood, will feature appearances by Dodger greats Maury Wills,Jay Johnstone, "Sweet" Lou Johnson, Steve Garvey, Joe Ferguson andReggie Smith, 6 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave.,Tarzana. Cost: $10 per person, includes dinner. Guests are welcometo bring items to be autographed free. Steve Garvey also willconduct a sports memorabilia auction. For information and tickets,call Joel Greene at (818) 349-9400 or Ike Praw at (818) 345-7729.
Harry Wu, American citizen and Chinese human-rights activistrecently returned from "detention" in China, will discuss "China: theTruth Behind Slave Labor," from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at SokaUniversity of America, 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas.Admission free. For information, call (818) 878-3780.Source: - Ana Young
MIXED MEDIA GRISLYLAND THE CREEPIEST PLACE ON EARTHUnsuspecting trick-or-treaters who stumble upon a nondescriptthree-story house below Griffith Observatory tonight might be in forthe Halloween shock of their lives.
That is, if homeowner-frightmeister Forrest J Ackerman hasanything to do with it.
Ackerman - who calls himself the Ackermonster, his house onGlendower Avenue the Ackermansion and his basement Grislyland - isthe crypt keeper of one of the world's largest collections of horrorand sci-fi film memorabilia.
The amazing accumulation includes thousands of books, magazines,photos, monster models, costumes and fright masks that fillGrislyland from stem to stern.
And if tonight's trick-or-treaters get lucky, the gentle ghoulof the house will trot them downstairs to visit his scary lair.
"I love to take little kids down there and watch them scream andyell," Ackerman joked fiendishly.
If nobody answers the Ackermansion door, Ackerman will give atalk on the history of the horror film at 7 p.m. Wednesday at theBeverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive.
And on frequent Saturdays, Ackerman holds an open house atGrislyland. To find out more, dial (213) 666-6326 (MOON-FAN).Source: - Fred ShusterWinfrey inks deal with Disney
Oprah Winfrey, nominated for an Oscar for her work in StevenSpielberg's "The Color Purple," signed a five-year deal with the WaltDisney Motion Pictures Group to produce movies, it was announcedMonday.
The announcement was made by Joe Roth, who runs the picturesgroup for Disney, and Winfrey, who is chairwoman of HarpoEntertainment Group and will star in some of the films.
Among the projects already on the Los Angeles/Chicago-basedHarpo Films slate is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winningnovel "Beloved" by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Winfrey will starin the film, but her services as an actress are non-exclusive toDisney.
Set in Ohio after the Civil War, "Beloved" follows the story ofa woman who escaped from slavery but is haunted by its heritage, inthe ghost of a baby daughter she murdered.
`Dweebs' done, `Hunt' on hold: "Dweebs" took a ratings drubbingand is gone. But the similarly low-ranked "The Bonnie Hunt Show"will get a second chance on CBS come midseason.
"Dweebs," a comedy about an office of computer experts who areinexpert at life, had its last airing Friday, CBS said Monday.
"Bonnie Hunt," which followed "Dweebs" at 8:30 p.m. Friday, alsohad its last broadcast - for now. The sitcom starring Hunt as a TVreporter will be back with new episodes in January, the network said.
The well-reviewed "Bonnie Hunt" has a heavyweight name attachedto it: CBS late-night host David Letterman and his Worldwide PantsInc. co-produce the series.Source: - Daily News Wire ServicesThe `Sun' (and a son) also rises for busy Isham
Jazz trumpeter and film composer Mark Isham's latest album istitled "Blue Sun," but a more appropriate handle might be "ThirdSon."
That's because when Isham spoke to the Daily News, he and hiswife were awaiting the birth of their third boy, due "any second," hesaid.
"It's always a major event, no matter how many times you've beenthrough it," Isham said from his home in the West Valley.
Isham has scored a number of high-profile films, including "ARiver Runs Through It," "Trouble in Mind," "Mrs. Soffel" and thecoming Jodie Foster vehicle, "Home for the Holidays."
At the same time, the multi-instrumentalist has an alternatecareer as a band leader and solo artist. The Mark Isham Quintetopens for the Wayne Shorter Septet Wednesday night at the House ofBlues in West Hollywood. Isham also is booked Nov. 8 and 9 at theBaked Potato in Pasadena.
"For my own albums, I'm the one with the vision, so I only haveto answer to myself," he explained. "Ultimately, the musicaldecisions are mine. In the film business, that's not the case.You're under the leadership of a director and consequently, you'rehired to control the musical elements of the film along the lines ofthe director's vision."
Isham started out in the Bay Area, playing jazz with Art Lande'sRubisa Patrol. He worked in Van Morrison's r&b-inflected band from1978 to 1984 alongside James Brown's ex-musical director, saxophonistPee Wee Ellis.
"I've always considered myself a jazz musician," Isham said."By virtue of the people I was recording for a few years ago, I gotpegged in the new-age genre. But I've never been part of thatmovement or philosophy."Source: - Fred ShusterOUR TOWN
Old Pasadena Family Halloween Walk offers little goblins andtheir parents a safe evening of entertainment and trick-or-treating,featuring maps listing merchants in more than 90 locations handingout treats; a photo opportunity; and a mystical, magical performanceby Martin Marionettes in the courtyard at One Colorado, from 4 to 7p.m. today. All children should be costumed and accompanied by anadult. Participating businesses can be identified by the large,orange poster in their window. For information, call (818) 795-5952.
"Boo Bash" annual Halloween event today at Glendale Galleria,offers photo opportunities with Mr. Pumpkin in the J.C. Penney Court,and a free trick-or-treat bag, which children may pick up at any of30 treat stations before setting out to cover the mall, collectingsome of the 300,000 pieces of candy. Photos are from 2 to 7 p.m.;trick-or-treating is from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call (818)240-9481.
Trick-or-treating at the Oaks calls all ghosts to mallmerchants' locations for their treats, from 5 to 7 p.m. today at theOaks shopping center, Ventura Freeway (101) exit at Lynn Road,Thousand Oaks. For information, call (805) 495-2031.
Ann Patterson's Maiden Voyage, 17-piece all-female big band,will perform with vocalist Steve March at 7:30 and 9:30 tonight atthe Moonlight Tango Cafe, 13730 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Forreservations, call (818) 788-2000.
"Sports Night Extravaganza," benefit dinner for the Temple JudeaBrotherhood, will feature appearances by Dodger greats Maury Wills,Jay Johnstone, "Sweet" Lou Johnson, Steve Garvey, Joe Ferguson andReggie Smith, 6 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave.,Tarzana. Cost: $10 per person, includes dinner. Guests are welcometo bring items to be autographed free. Steve Garvey also willconduct a sports memorabilia auction. For information and tickets,call Joel Greene at (818) 349-9400 or Ike Praw at (818) 345-7729.
Harry Wu, American citizen and Chinese human-rights activistrecently returned from "detention" in China, will discuss "China: theTruth Behind Slave Labor," from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at SokaUniversity of America, 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas.Admission free. For information, call (818) 878-3780.Source: - Ana Young
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