Film

Celebrities Appear at Global Gaming Expo Opening

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Photo Credit: Darrin Bush/Las Vegas News Bureau

Photo Credit: Darrin Bush/Las Vegas News Bureau

Chris Noth of “Sex and the City,” posed with IGT’s new slot machine bearing the successful television series’ name. Noth is known as “Mr. Big” on the show. He also appears in the CBS show, “The Good Wife.”

The Global Gaming Expo, called G2E, is an international event for the gaming entertainment industry. It runs November 17th to the 19th in Las Vegas and features 520 exhibitors, including 92 from 26 countries.

G2E 2009 is expected to attract 25,000 attendees, and has been held in Las Vegas since its inception in 2001.

2009 Playboy Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist poses with Bally Technologies new Playboy slot machine during G2E (Global Gaming Expo) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau

Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Shoot Movie in Las Vegas

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Check this out! Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell on the set of their new movie The Other Guys. They were at the he Flamingo Las Vegas on he strip this weekend. Crowds gathered outside of The Flamingo and Margaritaville to watch the filming and traffic slowed as fans got a glimpse of the stars on the set.

Wahlberg and Ferrell looked right at home with Ferrell in a ‘Vegas Baby Vegas’ t-shirt and Wahlberg with a tall Margaritaville “yard” drink in his hand.

The Other Guys is directed by Adam McKay. His other films include: Talladega Nights, Step Brothers and Anchorman. Other actors in the movie include: Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Anne Heche, Michael Keeton, Steve Coogan, & Paris Hilton.

Photographer Erik Kabik was asked to shoot these EXCLUSIVE pictures. He shared them with us so we could share them with you!

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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MJ’s Father Attends “This Is It” Premiere at Palms

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

“This Is It” premiered at Brenden Theater at the Palms Wednesday night.  The film is a documentary about Michael Jackson’s upcoming tour London tour that never happened.  Jackson died a short time before it was suppose to begin. 

Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, was on hand to watch the film. He was also there for the dedication of a star to the Jackson family.  CEO, Johnny Brenden presented it to him.   Don King, Todd Bridges and Rashida Ali were also there for the screening.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Actors & Musicians Celebrate Mirage’s 20th Anniversary

Monday, October 5th, 2009

This weekend the Mirage Hotel & Casino celebrated 20 years on the Las Vegas Strip.  Several events were held throughout the weekend, including a concert with “Slash & Friends.” 

Enjoy some pictures from the star studded events!

Slash & Joe Perry of Aerosmith; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Slash & Joe Perry of Aerosmith; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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Jim Carrey & Jenny McCarthy Celebrate Anniversary at the Palms

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Jim Carrey & Jenny McCarthy recently celebrated their four-year anniversary together in a Sky Villa inside the Fantasy Tower at the Palms Casino Resort. Onlookers said the two looked very much in love and they played Texas Hold em till the wee hours in the morning.

Check out this fun picture of them in their Villa!

Photo Credit: Edison Graff

Photo Credit: Edison Graff

Ferrell & Piven Attend Premiere of “The Goods” at Planet Hollywood

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosted the red carpet premiere of “The Goods, Live Hard, Sell Hard,” on Wednesday.   The movie stars Will Ferrell and Jeremy Piven.  The two actors attended the premiere along with many other celebrities… including Kid Rock & Holly Madison.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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Ashton Kutcher’s New Movie Premieres at Palms

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche star in the new movie SPREAD.  Both stars appeared at the Las Vegas premiere at the Palms.  Ashton’s wife, actress Demi Moore, was also on hand. 

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

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CineVegas: Weekend Photos

Monday, June 15th, 2009

James & Scott Caan walked the red carpet on Saturday at the Palms’ Brendan Theatres.  The father and son co-star in the film “Mercy.”

James Caan & Scott Caan star in "Mercy."  Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

James Caan & Scott Caan star in "Mercy." Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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First Day of CineVegas

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

“Saint John of Las Vegas” had its World Premiere at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Wendesday.  The premiere kicked of the CineVgas 2009 film festival.  Sarah Silverman stars in the film, she was there, along with CineVegas support Dennis Hopper.

Danny Greenspun, Dennis Hopper, Sarah Silverman, Trevor Groth; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Danny Greenspun, Dennis Hopper, Sarah Silverman, Trevor Groth; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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Jerry Lewis interviewed for Ina Balin documentary

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Jerry Lewis was recently interviewed in Las Vegas for the Ina Balin documentary.  Here’s a snapshot!

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Ben Stiller in Las Vegas

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Ben Stiller celebrating his number one movie at the box office “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” had breakfast with some friends at Simon at Palms Place on Monday morning.  Ben also stayed in a two-bedroom penthouse at Palms Place Hotel & Spa.

PHOTOS BY DENISE TRUSCELLO

PHOTOS BY DENISE TRUSCELLO

Sean “Diddy” Combs Shoots Movie in Las Vegas

Monday, May 18th, 2009
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Sean "Diddy" Combs greets fans at Wet Republic

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World Premiere of Ace Ventura Jr. Pet Detective at Springs Preserve

Monday, March 9th, 2009

world_premier_250.jpgThe cast of the movie, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, gathered on the green carpet at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas.

Ryan Malgarini, Emma Lockhart, Austin Rogers, Josh Flitter, Reed Alexander, Hunter Clary and Brittany Curran all attended the World Premiere event.  (Photo Courtesy: Denise Truscello/Wireimage)

Hollywood Hit Hard by 3 Deaths Over Weekend

Monday, August 11th, 2008

It was a tough weekend for Hollywood. Manager/producer Bernie Brillstein died on Thursday at 77, actor/comedian Bernie Mac died on Saturday at age 50 and on Sunday, songwriter/musican Isaac Hayes died at 65.

Brillstein was famous for discovering talent like Jim Henson, John Belushi and Gilda Radner, being instrumental  in “Saturday Night Live.” Mac was known for his own show, “The Bernie Mac Show” and for doing the remake of “Ocean’s Eleven” and its sequels. Hayes won both the Academy and Grammy awards for his “Theme From Shaft” but might be better known to kids these days at the school cook on “South Park.”

New Harry Potter Trailer Released

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. You can watch it here.