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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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Races to "Witch Mountain" Surprise
Action star Dwayne Johnson stunned movie-goers by making a surprise appearance inside a San Diego theater on opening weekend of his new Disney film, "Race to Witch Mountain." Once again Entertainment Tonight relied on Solana Productions, Inc., a San Diego video production company to capture the event in HD.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2009 -- Solana Productions, Inc., was front and center as action star Dwayne Johnson stunned movie-goers by making a surprise appearance inside a theater on opening weekend of his new Disney film, "Race to Witch Mountain." Entertainment Tonight relied on this San Diego video production company to capture the event with XDHD cameras.
Shooting in HD, a Solana video crew captured all the excitement as the Johnson, formerly known as "The Rock," walked into the 7 p.m. showing of his movie at the AMC Mission Valley theaters on Friday, March 13. As shocked theater-goers screamed and applauded, Johnson thanked them for attending and announced that they would be receiving tickets to Disneyland.
The surprise was also something of a race for Solana Productions, Inc., a San Diego video production company based in Solana Beach, California. With only a few hours notice, the 2-person crew and field producer rushed to the multiplex and hid in a private holding area so as not to spoil the surprise for arriving movie-goers.
Solana Productions, Inc., specializes in ENG video production for a variety of broadcast, cable and corporate clients. The company's award-winning video crews shoot in all formats, including HD (high definition), Betacam and DV cam.
"Race to Witch Mountain," a remake of the 1975 Disney classic, "Escape from Witch Mountain" was the number-one film at the box office last weekend, earning an estimated $24 million.
The film features Johnson as a down-on-his-luck Las Vegas cab driver who sets off on an unforgettable adventure when he gives a ride to a pair of teen-agers with supernatural powers.
Moments before Johnson's surprise appearance, he and director Andy Fickman described their experiences making the film during an exclusive backstage interview with the Solana camera crew. Johnson also talked about his recent appearance on "Saturday Night Live," in which he impersonated President Barack Obama.
The interview and footage aired Monday, March 16, on "Entertainment Tonight."
More information about Solana Productions, Inc., is available at www.solanaproductions.com.