San Diego Video Production

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 Wins with 'Biggest Loser' Trainer

Solana Productions captured all the drama as Jillian Michaels, fitness trainer on TV's "The Biggest Loser," invaded a former Hollywood star's home for a complete diet and fitness makeover. ...more

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Entertainment Tonight Interview with Katie Couric

Fighting cancer and her new job were on Katie Couric's mind Friday when she visited San Diego as part of a nationwide tour. The soon to be anchor of “CBS Evening News” spent the day visiting patients after hosting a town hall meeting asking viewers how to improve newscasts.

“Entertainment Tonight” has been following Couric and the show turned to Solana Productions, Inc. for Friday’s appearance. Shots of her arrival at a fund raising luncheon were fed by satellite to update west coast editions of the show. Additional coverage and interviews will appear this weekend and Monday.

Couric’s trip is part of a cross-country tour designed to let viewers talk to the talking head. And Couric was all ears. However she declined to reveal much detail about what the meetings have gleaned from viewers. She said “that’s for us to know and you to find out.”

In her luncheon remarks Couric recounted the devastating experiences of losing her husband and sister to cancer. During her husband’s illness she was co-anchoring and raising two toddlers.

Because of her personal experience Couric later told “Entertainment Tonight” that the hospital tours meant a great deal to her.

“I guess it’s a chance to give something back. To take some time to listen,” said Couric.

Couric has maintained her sense of humor. She joked with the luncheon crowd of several hundred about getting a colonoscopy live on television as part of a Today Show segment. She also mentioned that her championing the fight against colon cancer has led to such a dramatic increase in testing that researchers call it the “Couric Effect.”

Couric’s tour continues this week in San Francisco.

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