Tuesday, September 30, 2003

The Ortegas Get Bumped

Fox TV has postponed the premiere of Cheech Marin's new sitcom, The Ortegas, 'till November. Apparently, they didn't have enough room on their schedule.

Monday, September 22, 2003

Sentencing Update

Tommy is appealing his recent sentence. He is attempting to be put under house arrest.
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Thursday, September 18, 2003

Cheech To Comment On Tommy's Sentencing

Be sure not to miss tomorrow's edition of Celebrity Justice. Cheech Marin will comment on Tommy's recent sentencing. Check your local listings for air time.
Update: In summary, Cheech said "They prosecuted Tommy for who he is, not what he did....what he represented and the image he represented to all of us...crucified as a warning to everybody." Cheech didn't provide insight regarding the reunion.

Monday, September 15, 2003

Third Biggest September Opening Of All Time

Cheech Marin's latest film, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, made a killing at the box office this weekend. The film earned a whopping $34 million, making it the third biggest September opening ever.
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Thursday, September 11, 2003

NEWSFLASH: TOMMY CHONG SENTENCING


This afternoon Tommy Chong was sentenced to nine months in prison, proceeded by one year probation. Everyone is shocked. New Line plans to continue development on the reunion film, but Tommy's sentence will certainly push back the release date.
Tommy is still scheduled to perform his stand-up with his wife, Shelby, this weekend in Arlington.
Read About His Sentencing Here
Also see Free Tommy Chong

Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Cheech The Police Captain

How does Cheech Marin find the time? Not only is he working on Fox TV sitcom, The Ortegas, but he also began filming Silver City, a crime drama starring Daryl Hannah.
But wait, there's more. He just signed with Miramax to do The Underclassman, a film about an undercover cop who discovers a private school crime ring. Cheech stars as the police captain.
Thanks to Cokewater for this info.
The Underclassman

Thursday, September 04, 2003

Visit Cheech's Restaurant

The next time you're in San Fran be sure to visit Ana Mandara. This Vietnamese restaurant is owned by Don Johnson and Cheech Marin. It receives rave reviews.
Read The Review

Monday, September 01, 2003