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Semper Fi-ghting With "The Expendables"

July 26, 2010

It doesn't get more badass than this -- Sylvester Stallone and his tough-guy co-stars from "The Expendables" joining forces with the Marines at Camp Pendleton! This San Diego video production was actually the premiere of the new action movie, held at the 1,300-seat theater on the Marine base in Oceanside. Our San Diego video crew nabbed a TV exclusive for "Entertainment Tonight" as Stallone pulled up to a cheering crowd of Marines and their families in a Humvee. Also arriving in Humvees -- co-stars Terry Crews, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Randy Couture, a six-year military veteran. The crew stayed up close with the stars, grabbing tons of memorable moments as Stallone and the boys signed autographs, posed for pictures and high-fived Marines. Inside the theater, we rolled as "The Expendables" bolted down the carpet to thunderous applause and introduced their new film, which opens Aug. 13. Our footage aired on "ET" Monday, July 26, and was featured on the show's website, www.etonline.com.

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Keeping Up With Kathy Griffin

July 18, 2010

We couldn't have asked for a better gig than covering Kathy Griffin's book-signing for "Entertainment Tonight!" From start to finish, this San Diego video production was one belly laugh after another as Kathy lamented the engagement of her "My Life on the D-List" boy-toy Levi Johnston, and had a field day with Mel Gibson's phone recordings. The energetic comedian popped into Border's Books with her mom Maggie Griffin to promote Maggie's new book, Tip It! -- and sign copies of her own best-seller, Official Book Club Selection. My San Diego video crew and I squeezed in with the crowd of about 300 that crammed the bookstore to see and hear Kathy in person. And she didn't disappoint -- signing and posing for every last person!

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Solana Productions Shoots Live Obama Speech

San Diego, Calif. – Sen. Barack Obama’s acceptance of the American Federation of Teachers endorsement, transmitted live via satellite to Chicago Sunday, was shot by Solana Productions, Inc., a video production company based in Solana Beach, Calif.

Sen. Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was in San Diego to discuss immigration and other issues important to Latino voters at the National Council of La Raza convention.

Prior to his La Raza address, Obama’s live message was watched by thousands of educators at the American Federation of Teachers’ convention in Chicago, and other cities around the country. Clips from the speech were also carried on nationwide news broadcasts Sunday.

A four-person crew from Solana Productions, Inc., prepared lighting, video and audio requirements the day before the speech for Obama. The setup included feeding the Chicago convention back live to the San Diego hotel so Obama could interact with those in attendance.

During the speech, Obama remembered attending school in Chicago and hearing a lot about “those kids” a reference to children from under performing schools. He said a teacher pointed out to him that, “Those kids are in fact everyone’s kids.”

The only complication during this San Diego video production occurred during the Secret Service sweep prior to Obama entering the room. A bomb sniffing dog showed interest in some equipment cases and then lunged for a Starbucks coffee cup on top. We’re still wondering if he was after caffeine, sugar or half and half.

Solana Productions, Inc., handles broadcast, cable and corporate video production throughout Southern California.

More information about the company is available at www.SolanaProductions.com