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NBC and Milkshake!

On March 9, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

Today I woke up at 5:00am PST to do a radio interview (ahhh, too early!) and I’m doing it again tomorrow. But after that I got to go back to sleep for a couple of hours. Then we started to get ready to go to NBC with Stephen Fry. He picked us up in his little green mini and we were on our way to the studio. An NBC show about movies had contacted us and asked us if Stephen would go on the show to talk about films, the industry and in particular, buyacredit.com and Clovis Dardentor. We set off from the Holiday Inn Express and just down the road to NBC. It was really nice to see Stephen again. He has been looking after us whilst we’ve been here in LA and has always been on the end of the phone in case of any problems .

He was very envious that yesterday we had walked down Santa Monica Blvd and got ourselves Miley Milkshakes from ‘Millions of Milkshakes’. Ben had found the place on the internet so we ventured through Hollywood to get to it. It’s a nice little shop that invites celebrities to come and make their own milkshakes. The Miley-Shake consisted of Cookie Dough, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and ice cream…YUM! It was sooooo good.

Anyway…I’m going off topic… When we got to NBC, someone showed us to the greenroom where Stephen got his make-up done. We met Carole Propp, one of the producers on the show who was very interested in what we were doing. Unfortunately, we were unable to go on the show as they have a ‘No under 25’s policy’. But who better to represent us than Stephen Fry?

Before long, Stephen was in the studio with Hollywood player Peter Guber, and the interview ran its course. It went really well and Stephen sung our praises . Afterwards, he had to dash off to an important lunch and one of the Production Assistants drove us back to our hotel.

Later on we just went down to Hollywood, finally found Kevin Spacey’s star (it had been covered up by the Red Carpet all week) and took some pictures with it! Can’t get them off the phone though!

Now we’re sitting in the hotel room and contemplating going to Bubba Gumps for dinner. Tonight is our last night here as tomorrow evening we are flying back to London. We have really enjoyed ourselves in Hollywood. It is an amazing place that is just constantly inspiring. Love it here.

NBC interview with Stephen Fry goes out soon but I’m not sure when exactly… I’ll let you know!

Weekend in Hollywood…

On March 8, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

We had a really great weekend in Hollywood. Saturday was a good day as we just spent most of it walking around, exploring. We walked down Sunset Blvd for a while, then back onto Hollywood Blvd. Then for the rest of the day we watched the Oscars get set up. There were loads of stand-ins for the stars rehearsing the red carpet walk. Staff with big signs hanging from their necks reading “George Clooney”, “Zac Efron” and “Matt Damon” walked up and down for a while, pretending to pose for pictures!

On Sunday, we watched Alice In Wonderland in 3D. It is a great film, and Stephen Fry (who plays the Chesire Cat in it) was very good. We highly recommend it. After that we made our way down to the Kodak Theatre to join the screaming mob at the Oscars. We weren’t expecting the security we encountered. Before we could even get within a 1/2 mile radius of the Red Carpet we were security checked, one by one. We managed to get a bit of a view through a heavily fenced off pavement and we saw some stars walk in. After a while we thought it would be better to watch on TV, so we went back to the hotel and watched the whole ceremony. It was good to watch it at a normal time and not at 4am (which is when we used to watch it in the UK). The right people won I think.

This morning we were back to work with an early start. Well, I got up early. Toby and Ben got to stay in bed!! Not fair! But anyway, I got up to do two radio interviews and there are some more this afternoon. There should be some newspaper articles coming out over the next few days, and then tomorrow we are going to NBC with Stephen Fry to record an interview for TV…so that should be fun!

I’ll keep you updated!

Tagged with: academy awards • hollywood • nbc • oscars • radio • stephen fry

Hollywood Continued…

On March 5, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

Yesterday we spent the day with John Magennis, a TV Producer from LA. He’s a great guy and we had a lot of fun with him running around filming stuff in Hollywood. We woke up quite early and met him at our hotel before driving out to Beverly Hills to do some filming of us in the area. It is an amazing place and the houses are absolutely ridiculously massive. It is a much bigger area than I had first thought, and is actually a city in itself. We went to the famous Rodeo Drive and did some filming there, before driving to Malibu where I got to drive John’s Lincoln Navigator :O. Was very exciting. We also had lunch up there which was very fun. Later on we went down to the Valley to meet a friend of our publicist’s, Lynn Rose who was singing at a fun little bar called Smiley’s. That was nice. Then we just came back and literally went to sleep. We did spend some time beforehand walking up and down Hollywood Blvd trying to find Kevin Spacey’s star, but we didn’t find it as it is covered up by the Oscar’s stuff.

We’ve been watching everything get set up. The red carpet is being rolled out and the massive Oscar statues are being put into place. It’s so cool being here at the same time as the Oscars!

Meanwhile, amongst all this stuff that doesn’t really sound like work, we’ve been sending our script out to more production companies and developing it to make it better and better. We’ve also been doing some interviews out here with US and UK newspapers and radio stations whilst setting up some meetings at some big studios with some great names! Next week, us and Stephen Fry have a meeting with a very big player in Hollywood, which we hope will be successful!

So there are a lot of things going on, and we’re constantly working out here to get things moving as quickly as possible.

Tagged with: hollywood • hollywood blvd • john magennis • malibu • oscars • stephen fry • studios

Hollywood, Oscars, Vanity Fair and Filming!

On March 4, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

We’re up for another day in sunny ol’ Hollywood. We’re really looking forward to today and the filming that is being done. One thing that is really cool is that by chance, we are here at the same time as the Oscars! They have closed off quite a few roads and are setting up the red carpet and press area now. I will get some photos . On the night we reckon we’ll go and stand outside and join the screaming mob, and then we’ll probably come back here to the hotel room and watch it on TV. It’s really exciting!

There are so many opportunites out here and the project continues to grow. We have a lot of very exciting things to look forward to here before we return to the UK on the 10th. At the start of this trip, we had an interview with AP which kick-started everything. They did a really great article. This has brought forward many more interview requests which we’re all so happy about. You can watch the AP video here: http://www.zimbio.com/watch/dkee31V314_/Jude+Law+Backs+Teen+Effort+Fund+Film/AP+Video+Entertainment+Extra. We’re on the same page as Oscar Nominees! Ahhhh!

One massive thing that just came out was our Vanity Fair story. I just can’t believe that less than a year ago we were in school and now we are featured on Vanity Fair and are in Hollywood – and at Oscar time (well, I know we’re not going. But still, it’s a start!) You can read the Vanity Fair story here: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2010/03/jude-law-wants-youto-be-a-movie-producer.html

We’re really looking forward to the Oscars (http://oscar.go.com/) especially seeing as we’re in Hollywood when they’re happening. Sherlock Holmes is up for Art Direction and Music…so best of luck to them with that! I wonder if Jude will be there?

I have lots of photos that I want to post but I can’t, because my phone is not working . I will have to get that sorted out ASAP. Anyway, we better get ready to go soon. It is 9 o’ clock in the morning here and we’re going out filming, so it should be a fun day.

Tagged with: academy awards • ap • hollywood • jude law • oscars • sherlock holmes • vanity fair

Hollywood…

On March 3, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

What a Rollercoaster time we have had in Hollywood so far. We arrived last night, completely worn out from the two flights (NY>Philadelphia. Philadelphia>LAX). When we landed, we had to pick-up our tickets for the return journey. One got printed, and before the other two could, our Barlcaycard said “NO!” So after an irrate call to Barclays, we decided to call it a night and go to our hotel. We had booked into a cheap place in West Hollywood and were looking forward to going to sleep. But oh no. Oh no. Not knowing Hollywood we had booked somewhere that was really really…well…not nice. It was not the best first impression of Hollywood we had expected. So we sat in the room, trying to find an alternative hotel. Luckily we had only booked two nights at the motel so we were able to cancel our second night, just live with the first night and find a new place. That night we booked another hotel (The Holiday Inn) which is very nice and a far cry from where we were before. So we’re happy, comfortable and safe now. This morning we ventured out onto the Walk Of Fame on Hollywood Blvd. It is just so lovely and inspiring here. It is so warm too. I want to stay. We went along trying to see who we knew (on the stars) and who we didn’t. Before long we thought ‘right, we have to make our way to our new hotel’. But Hollywood is not a ‘walking’ place. It is just not done. Everyone drives; I know this might be hard to believe for our British readers, but there are even shops and restaurants that are ONLY drive-thru! Crazy! So we were about to try and get a taxi when Stephen Fry called. Out of sheer kindness, he came and dropped us off at the new hotel .

After checking in, it was time to meet John, a Reality TV Producer regarding a very exciting new prospect. He drove us down to a famous diner where we feasted on burgers, corn dogs and chips NO I mean fries. After the meeting we came back to the hotel and just a few minutes later we were off out with Stephen Fry. He showed us around the place. All very nice. After coffee and ice cream and a little drive around Beverley Hills he dropped us off back at the hotel and here we are now.

Soon we’ll get something to eat and then tomorrow we’re doing some filming with the TV Producer and perhaps some interviews. I’ll let you all know.

Tagged with: beverley hills • hollywood • hotel • stephen fry • west hollywood

New York > Philadelphia > LA

On March 3, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

Well, I can now say that I’ve been to Philadelphia. Why you ask? Because we weren’t going to spend double for a direct flight to LA, of course! Plus, I’ve always wanted to go to Philadelphia. They do good cheese there. Hehe. Well, anyway, right now we’re in the Taxi on the way to Hollywood. Today was a long day of traveling. We’ve got an exciting week ahead of us. We’re meeting up with Stephen Fry, a TV Producer and a big Hollywood Movie Producer! To add to that, there are a lot more press bookings underway! Our AP story just keeps spreading and we’ve been getting lots of requests. This morning (if you were in Times Square) we were the idiots waving signs around saying “Be A Movie Producer” and a banner reading “JUDE LAW SAYS BUYACREDIT.COM”. A reporter and photographer from a NY paper met us there for some photos and an interview. It was a lot of fun and it’ll be great to see how the article turns out.

After that we were straight in a cab to the airport. Mind you, we had to find a Taxi Rank first. Last time we tried to hail a cab in New York it took 45 minutes. We’re just THAT bad at it. . Maybe the British are just too polite when it comes to striding into the middle of the road, shoving your hand in the air and shouting “TAXI!”.

We were at the airport soon after and in Philadelphia before we knew it. Very strange going on a 30 minute flight. Very strange. We did have to wait a while at the Philadelphia airport though, and the only entertainment was a webcam:

The flight to LA was looonnggg. Felt like we were going back home over the Atlantic. It’s funny how massive America is and how now, it feels like we’re in a totally different world. I don’t really know what to expect from Hollywood in daylight. We want to see the sign, the Walk of Fame and all that touristy stuff…but we’re told it’s a lot harder to get around than Manhattan and London.

Tomorrow there should be some more buycredit.com press coming out, and we should be meeting up with the TV Producer who has some very exciting propositions. It’s funny that the only person we know out here is Stephen Fry. He’s sort of looking after us . Fellow Britons in a foreign land.

Anyway…to the motel to sleep!

Tagged with: la • lax • new york • philadelphia • press • producer • stephen fry • times square

Sunday in New York…

On February 28, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

Today we’ve had another tourist day. We didn’t know it was such a long walk from Times Square to the financial district, but we got there in the end. One thing I’m really liking about New York is the abundance of Starbucks. If you feel like coffee…coffee is there . It’s all very very different to London though. Much harder to get lost as everything is a grid; no twisty roads. Even so, we’re still getting lost.

We’ve noticed that people are starting to paste up posters of Jude Law’s new film REPO MEN, which is coming out soon I think. Another film we really want to see is Alice In Wonderland with STEPHEN as the Chesire Cat . There’s posters of it EVERYWHERE here.

Annywaayy, tonight we might see a film and then tomorrow we’re back off pause and getting ready to do as much as we can for another week. At some time we’re flying to LA, although timings are completely unknown at the moment. We’re really looking forward to going to see Stephen over there and are looking forward to some warm weather too! – New York is too cold. And we’re from London!!!

Nearly time for something to eat. McDonalds, Burger King or Dunkin’ Donuts? Hmmmm.

Tagged with: alice in wonderland • buyacredit • jude law • new york • repo men • times square

Marshmallow Dreamcake – FOUND!

On February 27, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

We found the Starbucks Dreamcake/bar after going into nearly every Starbucks in Manhattan. Yum yum yum. In this picture, Ben is blissfully unaware that he left his wallet in the shop. Of course the Marshmallow Dreamcake is far more important, but don’t worry, he got it back in the end with BOTH dollars inside!

Note the change of style – Ben bought a Trilby so now he looks very – um – what era is it? I’ve got a cap/thingy. Probably less fashionable but it keeps me dry. It is mainly because we both need haircuts and look silly without hats. Maybe we look silly with the hats as well?….hmmmm.

Annyyywaaayy. Enough of this aimless talk. I forgot to thank JUDE and STEPHEN publicly for their support. They have made this trip and this press possible, so we’re so so so so so so grateful. Three other people, without whom we would not be here are Phillip Schofield, Joanna Lumley and Lynda Bellingham who have financially sponsored the trip. But this is just the beginning. The AP article is just the start of the press campaign so we’re really looking forward to seeing what Monday brings.

Tomorrow, though, it’s more tourist stuff…

Tagged with: jude law • manhattan • new york • starbucks • stephen fry • trilby • update

New York

On February 27, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

Well, we’re in New York. It is cold and wet but we’re loving it. Today we ventured out of the hotel room for a bit, walked up to Times Square and Central Park and took some photos. We look really tired. I mean really tired. Sleep hasn’t been on the top of the agenda. We did an interview with The Associated Press during the week which got released yesterday alongside Jude’s support video. The response has been incredible, and we’ve been refreshing google kicking ourselves. CBS, NBC, Huffington Post, New York Times, Yahoo News – surely not!??!

Here’s just some of them:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35602016

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jude-law-backs-teen-effort-to-fund-film/36505

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20100226/us-film-teen-filmmakers/

http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1700ap_us_film_teen_filmmakers.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iWy2bRVf3_sxRvi3hz1OrEEcA4OgD9E3VTLO0

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=9955533

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/jude-law-stephen-fry-make-videos-to-support-teens-effort-to-fund-first-film-85467762.html

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/02/26/1501949/jude-law-backs-teen-effort-to.html

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/26/business/AP-US-Film-Teen-Filmmakers.html?_r=2&scp=4&sq=jude%20law&st=cse

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/26/ap/tech/main6246748.shtml

It is so so exciting and it’s still spreading across the news . Hopefully more will come of it. We are planning to fly to LA sometime next week to see Stephen and to meet a TV producer out there. Maybe some press as well, who knows?

Right now we’re all sitting in the hotel room, watching TV, trying to relax and unwind. Me and Ben had a very very stressful morning. Let me explain; there’s a Starbucks cake here called a “Marshmallow Dreamcake” (sounds good doesn’t it?) well, anyway, we have made it our personal life-long mission to find this elusive cake. We saw it last time – and now it’s gone!!! How can there be so many Starbucks’ and so little Marshmallow Dreamcakes? .

Seeing as it is Saturday, we reckon we’ll do some touristy stuff. I’ll keep you informed RE the Dreamcake.

Tagged with: adrian bliss • associated press • ben robbins • cbs • jude law • nbc • new york • stephen fry • toby stubbs

Jude Law becomes a BUYACREDIT.COM Producer!

On February 26, 2010, in Blog, by Adrian

I’m AMAZINGLY excited to tell you all that JUDE LAW has just become a BUYACREDIT.COM Movie Producer! Eeeekkkk. I’m so excited I can barely type. We met him not long ago when he told us how much he loved the project. It was just incredible to see someone like him, of his stature and profile telling us how much he loved the idea. If that’s not encouraging then I don’t know what is!

Jude has been very helpful in contributing his ideas and thoughts into the mix, and he’s really keen to see where the project goes; his exact words being “Let’s see how this goes, and we’ll see what I can do in the future and for the film itself.” :O. To kick-start us, he has filmed a producer support video for the project in which he fully endorses buyacredit.com! Yay! For someone who doesn’t put his name to many things, it is an absolute honour to think that he thinks highly enough of us and what we’re doing to make an exception.

We’re really looking forward to seeing what the World makes of the project now that we’ve got a movie star endorsing it! This is a really exciting new time for BUYACREDIT.COM.

Can’t wait to see what happens now!

Tagged with: buyacredit.com • jude law • movie producer • stephen fry

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