SEP 4: Ghostbusters 1&2 (Aero) + WATCH ORIGINAL MTV GHOSTBUSTERS VIDEO (RAY PARKER JR ROCKS!)

September 4. Staycation Day 1. Who you gonna call?
How about director Ivan Reitman and his trusty trio of
Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis?
And don't forget Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts.
The original Ghost Busters (1984) is brilliantly written and acted,
and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, so go have a great time.
Don't forget to sing along to Ray Parker Jr.'s infectious theme!

Ghostbusters 1 & 2
Fri., September 4
7:30pm
Aero Theatre
on Montana, Santa Monica
Tickets: $10
Ghostbusters - Official Site

Below is a little treat - the original Ghostbusters music video
featuring Ray Parker Jr.'s catchy themesong,
which first aired on MTV circa 1984.
See if you can name all the stars who did cameos
(including a current US Senator, a former head of SAG,
the first anchor of "Weekend Update", stars of "Taxi" and "Cheers",
the Simon siren, a terrific Teri, that cool Columbo and more).

BEST BET: "CHAD VADER" ON YOUTUBE, YOU TOO WILL LOVE IT (BEST STAR WARS INSPIRED WEB COMEDY SERIES)

by Don Rose

Every now and then we at The LA Report like to recommend a "Best Bet" and today we do so in the domain of Web Video Series. Our top pick is not the newest on the block, but is one of tbe best we have ever seen: "Chad Vader." Excellent story line, nice bite-sized 5-7 minute episodes, well lit and shot, good acting, and most importantly, near-perfect Vader voice and mannerisms. We highly recommend the Chad Vader series.

Who is Chad Vader, you ask? Darth's brother, who happens to work as Day Shift Manager at a supermarket. Don't ask how or why, he just is. You'll have to watch to learn more, but trust us, it is worth your time. Funny, silly, often hilarious, sometimes even poignant. It just works, and you don't have to have Jedi-level knowledge of Star Wars to enjoy it (although it does enhance the enjoyment here and there). May the Farce be with you.
BEST BET - WEB VIDEO SERIES.

YouTube - Chad Vader - Day Shift Manager (episode 1)
4 min 46 sec - www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wGR4-SeuJ0

STAR TREK FREE ON AOL VIDEO: FULL EPISODES OF THE ORIGINAL SERIES

Kirk. Spock. Bones. Scotty. They are all free, thanks to AOL. No, they weren't released from prison; their episodes of Star Trek: TOS (The Original Series) are available to watch on AOL. Yes, full episodes, no charge.

Here is the link, Trekkers and Trekkies:
http://video.aol.com/show/star-trek
You can thank us later.

The other option for Angelenos who want free Trek:TOS is to watch at midnight on Channel 5 here in LA. But then you may develop flipper-finger by going back and forth to SNL on Channel 4. Decisions, decisions.

JUL 4: TWILIGHT ZONE MARATHON CONTINUES ON SCI FI CHANNEL; MUST SEE TZ TV INCLUDES CLASSIC EPISODES "TO SERVE MAN", "THE HOWLING MAN" AND MANY MORE

What do Robert Redford, William Shatner, Burt Reynolds, Dennis Hopper, Burgess Meredith, Jack Klugman, Peter Falk, Billy Mumy, Mickey Rooney, Lee Marvin, Robert Duvall and Dean Stockwell have in common? No, they are not all attending an LA autograph show this weekend -- they are all classic actors who starred in episodes of the greatest TV anthology series in the history of the medium: Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone". And the Sci Fi Channel puts on a marathon of these amazing shows every now and then, usually on or near holidays. And guess what: there is a marathon going on for the holiday weekend, which continues all day and night July 4th, 2008!

Below is a schedule for you -- all times shown are Pacific time. (If you have never seen "To Serve Man," don't miss this classic episode, which has one of the best twist endings ever in a series known for its many surprising summarizing scenes.)

SCI FI CHANNEL Jul. 4, 2008

NOW PLAYING TWILIGHT ZONE, THE
TIME	PROGRAM	TITLE	STEREO	CC
3:00 AM	PAID PROGRAMMING
5:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	STOPOVER IN A QUIET TOWN
5:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE SHELTER
6:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE CHASER
6:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	NERVOUS MAN IN A FOUR DOLLAR ROOM
7:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	TO SERVE MAN
7:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE WHOLE TRUTH
8:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A MAN IN THE BOTTLE
8:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	WILL THE REAL MARTIAN PLEASE STAND UP?
9:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	LONG DISTANCE CALL
9:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE ODYSSEY OF FLIGHT 33
10:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	KING NINE WILL NOT RETURN
10:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	TWENTY-TWO
11:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A NICE PLACE TO VISIT
11:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A MOST UNUSUAL CAMERA
12:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	MR. BEVIS
12:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE HOWLING MAN
1:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	MIRROR IMAGE
1:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE HITCH-HIKER
2:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	FIVE CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN EXIT
2:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE MIDNIGHT SUN
3:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	SHOWDOWN WITH RANCE MCGREW
3:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE LAST NIGHT OF A JOCKEY
4:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	IT'S A GOOD LIFE
4:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	ONCE UPON A TIME
5:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
5:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	TWO
6:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE PURPLE TESTAMENT
6:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE MIRROR
7:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	CAVENDER IS COMING
7:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE PRIME MOVERS
8:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A PASSAGE FOR TRUMPET
8:30 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE LONELY
9:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	A HUNDRED YARDS OVER THE RIM
9:30 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	THE RIP VAN WINKLE CAPER
10:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	DEATH SHIP
11:00 PM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	OF LATE I THINK OF CLIFFORDVILLE
12:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	PRINTER'S DEVIL
1:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	MUTE
2:00 AM	TWILIGHT ZONE, THE	ON THURSDAY WE LEAVE FOR HOME

BEST OF 2007: SCI-FI ANIMATION: FUTURAMA - MARATHON DEC.26-31 ON ADULT SWIM, CARTOON NETWORK

Adult Swim has done Futurama marathons before, but this is the Mother of All Futuramarathons: every episode, ever! From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31. Then, we are told, Futurama moves from Cartoon Network to Comedy Central in 2008.

For a taste of this amazing show, which wonderfully blends comedy and science fiction in a future 1000 years from now, here is a (musical) clip: http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=8a25c39216f1dfe40116f3f09e990010
...and...
Here are some posts with more Futurama info, from the Runescape Community website:

After 5 long years, Adult Swim's contract with Futurama has ended, and for whatever reason they're not renewing it. However, to honor this amazing show, Adult Swim has decided to air every single episode from December 26-31. After this marathon, Futurama will not be aired again, at least not on Adult Swim, and they are the only channel I know that shows it. So, get your TiVos ready, an era is ending.
...
In October 2005, Comedy Central picked up the exclusive cable syndication rights to air Futurama's 72-episode run at the start of 2008, following the expiration of Cartoon Network's contract. It was cited as the largest and most expensive acquisition in the network's history.