48 HOURS special report on minute by minute of Paris Attacks

Peter Van Sant tracks minute by minute on the Paris Attacks. 3 suspects who helped the 7 terrorist's were arrested at the French border & in Belgium. 3 of the terrorist's blew themselves up. 4 of them were killed by French police. 129 people were shot to death. 352 were injured & 100 are in critical condition. 1 U.S. college student was killed who was an exchange student.

"Jane Got a Gun" press junket & premiere cancelled in Paris, France after attacks

129 people have died & 352 are injured after terrorist's attack Paris, France. 3 of the 7 suicide bomber's had killed themselves. 4 were shot by French police. 1 American has also been killed. The French borders have been closed as 1,500 military soldiers have been deployed. The terrorist group ISIS is now claiming responsibility.

The Western film JANE GOT A GUN was scheduled to begin a press junket on Sunday before the film's premiere on Monday. It has been cancelled due to the attacks. The movie is still slated to open in France on Nov. 25, 2015 & it stars Natalie Portman. The western was filmed at Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

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CBS "Hawaii Five-0" Adam is kidnapped but kills 2 men before getting away

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. (S06E08). Adam didn't tell his wife Kono that he was kidnapped. He kills Mr. Shioma's thugs & then gets away. More thugs catch up to him & he is surprised that Gabriel has bought his way back into the good graces of Mr. Shioma. Gabriel erases the death warrant on Adam after he helped Gabriel. Adam has to tell Kono what happened, but will he?

Go to Examiner News for my TV recap of last night's episode on Nov. 13, 2015.

CBS "48 Hours" will pre-empt Saturday episode Nov. 14, 2015 to cover Paris Attacks

48 HOURS will not air the already scheduled episode "Dear, Savanna." It will instead run a live news report from Paris, France where 129 people died from a terrorist attack. It has been reported that 1 American has died in that attack. CBS will then air the Democratic Presidential debate.

CBS has not announced when they will run the "Dear, Savanna" episode.

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(A mother kidnaps her daughter & flees the U.S.)

CBS "Hawaii Five-0" has Gabriel returning to wreac havoc on the island

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. (Season 6, Episode 8). Well, Gabriel is a complete menace to society. Let me get you all up to speed. He gave Chin Ho $5 million to help Danno save his brother Matthew from a Colombian drug leader. Gabriel wants Chin to pay him back after escaping from prison. He then kidnaps Adam & Kono on their honeymoon. He forces Adam to give him money to get away from an international gang leader named Mr. Shioma. Adam is marked for death after helping Gabriel.

Last night, Gabriel returned & has his hands in everything from illegal guns & buying off small time crooks. He exacts revenge against Chin, Adam, Kono & the "Five-0" team. The man is pretty ambitious & ruthless. 

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"Dateline" episode pre-empted by Paris Attacks Friday Nov. 13, 2015

DATELINE on NBC. The episode TROUBLED WATERS which was supposed to air on Friday Nov. 13, 2015 was cancelled by NBC. The network ran a special episode of the Paris Attacks which left 120 people dead & many injured.

NBC has not announced when they will air TROUBLED WATERS. The Sneak Peek trailer looks quite intriguing too. I hope to see it soon. Check your local listings because DATELINE also airs on Saturday night. 

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(Eric & Pegye Belcher)

"Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" documentary trailer is released 2015

As part of Native American Heritage Month 2015. (As I reported earlier). XLrator Media acquired the rights to distribute the Iroquois Lacrosse documentary "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation." 

The Wrap says, "The documentary follows The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team on the road as they compete in the 2015 World Box Lacrosse Championships. For the first time ever, the Championship Games were held on an Indian Reservation, in Onondaga in upstate New York, the Capitol of the Iroquois Confederacy."

Check out the the trailer below.

"Elementary" CBS Joan Watson confronts Sherlock's dad Morland

ELEMENTARY on CBS (Season 4, Episdoe 2). "Evidence of things not seen" was last night's episode where Sherlock finally talks to his dad Morland. They hadn't seen each other in 5 years. Morland put his son into rehab a few years ago back in England. He has a lot of money & he came to New York to help, but Sherlock doesn't trust him all that much.

As both Sherlock & Watson are helping the FBI on 3 murders. Joan visits Morland & tells him he is a terrible father. She also did her own investigating on the more than absent daddy. She will not let him hurt Sherlock who is her best friend. (You go Watson!).

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Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes & Lucy Liu as Joan Watson)

Umatilla Tribal elections coming Nov. 17, 2015

Even though I live off my Indian Reservation back at Oregon. I am still enrolled & can vote for our tribal elections. I receive our tribal newspaper in the mail & read each page. The tribal elections are Nov. 17, 2015 & I already sent in my absentee ballot. I explained earlier that I left a lot of boxes empty because 95% of the candidates didn't even reach out to me. My vote counts whether you are elected or not.

Here are the givens. The candidate with the most family members will be elected because of their loved ones. The Tribal member Catholic vote is still very strong & some candidates will benefit from that who are Catholics. Also, our Indian people don't like change & that is why some tribal members continue to stay in office. It really has nothing to do with helping our Tribal people.

I voted for those who have a platform & will use that for change in helping our people in the future. It is important now because of our Indian Casino. I know that I will not be surprised after these elections, but wish I would be. 

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"The Revenant" producer Scott Golin talks movie set & production

THE REVENANT starring Leonardo diCaprio & Tom Hardy opens in select theaters on Dec. 25, 2015. It will open wide on Jan. 8, 2016. DiCaprio has a Native American wife & half-breed son in this Western based on true life events.

Producer Scott Golin talks about the filming of THE REVENANT with the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER round table. Interesting stuff.

An all new "48 Hours" CBS special time on Saturday Nov. 14, 2015 at 8 p.m.

This is a Sneak Peek. 48 HOURS on CBS will air DEAR: SAVANNA on Nov. 14, 2015 at a special time 8 p.m. 

"She eluded the FBI for two decades, but she couldn’t outrun her past. In a first-ever interview, a mom speaks out to "48 Hours" about taking her child abroad. Correspondent Maureen Maher has the story."

If this sounds familiar, it should, because DATELINE ran their own investigation into this story a few episodes back. Maureen Maher reports. 

 

An all new episode of "Dateline" NBC airs on Friday Nov. 13, 2015

DATELINE NBC. An all new episode called TROUBLED WATERS airs on Friday Nov. 13, 2015 at 10 p.m. 

"A California couple's romantic getaway on a boat turns tragic when the young wife and mother is lost at sea. Did she accidentally drown or was it something more sinister? The case goes cold for years — until a model with a checkered past goes undercover to find the truth. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

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3 more episodes ordered by NBC of "The Mysteries of Laura"

NBC announced that it has ordered 3 more episodes from THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA. The TV crime show now has 16 episodes for the 2015-16 TV season. Apparently, NBC has been struggling in the TV rat race on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. (They cannot keep repeating episodes of THE VOICE). "Laura" has grabbed an audience averaging 7 million TV viewers overall & 1.2 million TV viewers in the adult demo. It has also grown with DVR recording into 1 million.

Laura Diamond (Debra Messing) is a mother of two boys & is also a smart detective. Her ex-husband Jake (Josh Lucas) is now her partner who used to be her captain. They have great chemistry. I recap TV episodes over at Examiner News. 

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Veterans Day 2015: Thanks to Veterans & Peace time veterans

My grandfather Walter Pond served in World War II. My two older brothers Amos & Punky were peace time veterans. Thanks.

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(Native inspired Eagle Feather US Flag).

"Elementary" on CBS TV preview "Evidence of things not seen" Nov. 12, 2015

ELEMENTARY (CBS) has Sherlock's dad Morland coming to New York after Sherlock fell off the wagon & did some Heroin. His dad owns the house Sherlock & Watson live in. He also knows that Sherlock & Watson were fired as consultants with the NYPD. It was because Sherlock beat up a suspect & thought he was going to be charged with felonious assault. The District Attorney did not press charges.

Thursday night's all new episode is called, "Evidence of things not seen." I wrote a TV preview & update over at Examiner News. Click on the photo for that TV Preview.

 (Joan Watson & Morland Holmes).

"Elementary" on CBS goes to "Hulu" with Seasons 1-3

ELEMENTARY (CBS) is now in its' 4th TV season. Sherlock Holmes & his assistant Joan Watson solve crimes in New York City. Both of them are drug addicts who are still in recovery. He is an exceptional detective consultant with the New York police department. She is just as good & they have great chemistry. 

If you recall, the real Sherlock Holmes of history is a opium addict who is smart as a whip. He can solve anything. This present Sherlock is English & he comes from England & Scotland Yard. Both him & Watson are perfect in New York. (I recap each episode for Examiner News).

ELEMENTARY has finally come to HULU & you can watch all 3 TV seasons. - Wahoo!

"Indian Pueblo Cultural Center' hosts 2nd Annual "Pueblo Film-Fest" 2015

As part of Native American Heritage Month 2015. Exclusive Indian Pueblo filmmakers will show their productions at the 2nd Annual PUEBLO FILM FESTIVAL. It will run from Nov. 21-22, 2015 & will be held inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center at Albuquerque, NM. 

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2nd Annual "Pueblo Film Festival" runs Nov. 21-22, 2015 at Albuquerque

Hey everybody -- My article on the 2nd Annual PUEBLO FILM FESTIVAL is coming. If you just cannot wait for Examiner News. Click on the Poster for information on the second year of the exclusive Indian Pueblo filmmaker series.

As part of Native American Heritage month 2015.

Iroquois Documentary "Spirit Game: Pride Of A Nation" picked up by "XLrator" distribution

This announcement is part of "Native American Heritage' month. On Monday Nov. 9, 2015, "XLrator" distribution has picked up the Iroquois Documentary SPIRIT GAME: PRIDE OF A NATION. It follows the all Native Iroquois Lacrosse team leading up to the nationals at New York.

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As part of Native American Heritage month "Rock Your Mocs" Nov. 15, 2015

Many tribes across the U.S. are celebrating "Rock Your Moccasins" in the week Nov. 8 to 15, 2015. The official day is Nov. 15 & it's part of Native American Heritage Month.

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"Dateline" Last Saturday's episode "The Desperate Hours"

DATELINE on NBC. Saturday night episode Nov. 7, 2015 at 8 p.m. It was a 2-hour episode & a repeat. A rich man is kidnapped by a Mexican gang who wants money. His American wife gives up money from the real estate life to save her husband. This happens in Mexico all the time.

Click photo to watch THE DESPERATE HOURS over at NBC.

 

"The Mysteries of Laura" NBC returns Wednesday Nov. 18, 2015

THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA on NBC will not air this Wednesday Nov. 11, 2015. It will return next week with an all new episode, "The mystery of the ghost in the machine." Check your local TV listings for times. 

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Last week's episode "The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct."

Billboard Magazine's top 20 Pop Songs from 1983

"Disco" was finally dead & its' queen, Donna Summer was hanging on with one of her final top hits "She Works Hard for the Money." MTV changed the landscape of pop music with videos & the biggest star of the new genre was Michael Jackson who had a great year with the biggest album ever, "Thriller."

The "Solid Gold" dancers became TV stars in syndication with their scantily clad dance costumes. (My favorite dancer was the gorgeous Beverly). Paramount Pictures created music videos inside movie story lines. Their dance film "Flashdance" was huge & the soundtrack became the biggest selling album since "Saturday Night Fever." Irene's Cara's "Flashdance: What a feeling" was played on the radio way too much. It was a monster hit. Music videos inside films was the trend throughout the 1980's.

The final TV show episode of "M*A*S*H" grabbed over 100 million TV viewers. Remember, there were only 3 major networks back then, NBC, ABC & CBS. It became the years of excess with "President Ronald Reagan 1980's decade." 

My favorite song that year was of course "Billy Jean" by Michael Jackson. I liked "Maniac" by Michael Sembello from "Flashdance" which would be a 1 Hit wonder for him. I absolutely loved "Africa" by Toto. 

1957 Rare Footage of movie legend Humphrey Bogart's funeral

Black & White footage of Humphrey Bogart's funeral at Beverly HIlls, CA 1957. 1,000 fans showed up as film stars entered the funeral. Wow, they're all gone now. I recognize producer Samuel Goldwyn & Jack Warner who was head of Warner Brothers Studios. There was also gossip columnist Louella Parsons. Director, John Huston performed the Eulogy.

The movie stars I recognize are, David Niven, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy, Marlene Dietrich, Gregory Peck, Danny Kaye, Ronald & Nancy Reagan (She is still alive). It also looks like Louis Jordan, James Mason & Gary Cooper. Finally, Lex Barker & the lovely Lana Turner. Bogart's wife Lauran Bacall died in 2014. 

Sadly, Errol Flynn would die the following year 1958 from too much alcohol. Lana Turner's daughter would be charged in the death of Lana's lover Johnny Stampanato that same year. And look at those vintage cars. It's another time & place.

007 James Bond & SPECTRE opens with $73 million at US Box Office

SPECTRE production budget reached $250 million. It has now grabbed $296 million at the world wide box office. It nabbed an estimated $73 million in the U.S. The 007 agent still has power over film audiences.  - Wahoo!