Disney has added Idris Elba, JK Simmons and Tommy Chong to its impressive (and long) cast list for forthcoming film Zootropolis (known as Zootopia outside of the UK). The trio join the likes of Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin in the studio's animated adventure.
Back in May, Disney announced it had cast Horrible Bosses star Bateman and Once Upon A Time's Goodwin in the upcoming animal-based movie... and then did not really reveal much else. Despite revealing the lead actors and basic knowledge of the plot, little else was known about the film. That was until 25 October, when the studio confirmed more details about the project.
Beasts Of No Nation star Elba has come aboard to lend his voice to the project, set to play government-worker bull Chief Bogo, while Simmons has been cast as a lion, Mayor Leodore Lionheart. It has also been reported that Chong (of the Cheech & Chong variety) will voice hippy yak Yax.
The film centres on rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (Goodwin) who learns the hard way that being the first bunny in the precinct alongside her big and tough animal colleagues is not as fun as she first imagined. Determined to prove herself, Hopps jumps at the chance to solve one particularly hard case, even if that does mean she has to partner up with smooth-talking scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (Bateman).
Other already confirmed cast members include Alan Tudyk (Suburgatory) and Octavia Spencer (The Help), who will be voicing Duke Weaselton and Mrs Otterton respectively, the former a small-time crime-committing weasel and the latter a desperate otter who turns to Hopps for help in getting to the bottom of her husband's disappearance. Shakira, Don Lake and Bonnie Hunt will also feature.
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Monday, October 26, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
Who is Watching Tommy Chong's New Show?
Eli Roth and Garfunkel and Oates are the first guests on Tommy Chong's new variety show, Almost Legal. It debuted tonight at 8PM.
It's a good, but really weird show.
It's a good, but really weird show.
Tommy Chong's "Almost Legal" on FilmOn.com Friday 10/23
BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwired - October 22, 2015) - The new talk and variety show Almost Legal With Tommy Chong debuts on Friday, October 23rd at 8pm PDT / 11pm EDT on FilmOn.com. Host Tommy Chong of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong created the show as a co-production with Chongson Inc. and FilmOn Networks with the title sponsor WeedMaps. Episodes will debut every Friday in this time-slot with a Saturday night encore showing at 1am PST, at FilmOn.Com/Chong worldwide and on FilmOn's FOTV channel (Dish Network channel 6 and KIIO 10.2 ) in the Los Angeles area. The show will also be available to purchase via MondoTunes on all major digital stores such as iTunes.
Almost Legal with Tommy Chong is an irreverent take on the traditional late night talk show with celebrity interviews, sketch comedy and musical acts -- he's called it "a stoner's version of Jon Stewart." Chong will address, "anything that affects the pot smoker's status in any way, negative or positive," and that includes his own battle with cancer and search for salvation through medical marijuana.
The first episode guests include horror producer and director Eli Roth (Hemlock Grove, Hostel) and comedy music duo Garfunkel and Oates. Other confirmed guests for the series include Danny Trejo, Steve-O, Andy Milonakis, Chef Roy Choi, Hannibal Buress and select guests provided by WeedMaps, such as major marijuana attorney Linda Held.
Here are clips for media use including clips of Tommy Chong and Andy Milonakis, Steve-O, Roy Choi, and "Pot Pastor Bill," a man who started a "Cannibatarian Church" in Indiana that made news recently. There is also a clip of Chong doing a monologue. Please credit FilmOn.Com.
"I am thrilled to co-produce and distribute Almost Legal with Tommy Chong," said FilmOn Networks CEO Alki David. "His fans are legion, and his comedy has never been more relevant -- and poignant -- than now. WeedMaps is the perfect partner to make this happen for the FilmOn.com audience."
The show is the first FilmOn has created as branded entertainment with a major sponsor. FilmOn will secure additional ad revenue for the show and distribute to its 70 million monthly unique users around the world. The largest OTT provider in the world, FilmOn has over 600 free linear channels and tens of thousands of VODs. Its sister companies under the Anakando Media Group umbrella, include AdVirally, Class15, Hologram USA and MondoTunes, provide support for its original programming.
FOTV broadcasts full-time on Dish Network channel 6 in the L.A. market, between KTLA and KABC, and over the air on KIIO channel 10.2 and daily from 4-8pm PT on Charter Communications channel 387 spanning from Burbank to the San Gabriel Valley.
Chongson Inc. is Tommy Chong and his son Paris Chong's production company which oversees Chong's entertainment partnerships and business endeavors primarily in the medicinal cannabis industry. Tommy Chong recently announced the creation of ATM "Green Cards," a vape line, Tommy Chong licensed medical marijuana strains, Chong rollers, smoking papers and grinders amongst other businesses and partnerships Chong has formed.
About FilmOn TV Networks: Founded by Greek billionaire and media entrepreneur, Alki David, FilmOn is the world's number one free TV service and number one live TV app with 40 million downloads. FilmOn offers over 600 live TV channels including original programming, video and audio podcasts from premium brands as well as over 45,000 video on demand titles at FilmOn.com. Its Battlecam.com is a pioneer in social television and the new offering etv.com gives users the ability to monetize their own pay-per-view events for the first time. Last month the site's 75 million users generated 1.2 billion video streams. The service is available globally via computers, smartphones, tablets as well as the FilmOn App for iOS 7, Android, Windows 8 and IP-enabled set-top boxes and devices. With offices in Beverly Hills and London and data-centers in Los Angeles, London, and Geneva, FilmOn curates the best of free televised entertainment from around the globe. FilmOn TV is also an Independent TV Broadcaster with stations in the UK (Sky Channel 292 and Freesat channel 410) and throughout the US. For more information please visit FilmOn.com and connect with us on Twitter and Facebook.
Almost Legal with Tommy Chong is an irreverent take on the traditional late night talk show with celebrity interviews, sketch comedy and musical acts -- he's called it "a stoner's version of Jon Stewart." Chong will address, "anything that affects the pot smoker's status in any way, negative or positive," and that includes his own battle with cancer and search for salvation through medical marijuana.
The first episode guests include horror producer and director Eli Roth (Hemlock Grove, Hostel) and comedy music duo Garfunkel and Oates. Other confirmed guests for the series include Danny Trejo, Steve-O, Andy Milonakis, Chef Roy Choi, Hannibal Buress and select guests provided by WeedMaps, such as major marijuana attorney Linda Held.
Here are clips for media use including clips of Tommy Chong and Andy Milonakis, Steve-O, Roy Choi, and "Pot Pastor Bill," a man who started a "Cannibatarian Church" in Indiana that made news recently. There is also a clip of Chong doing a monologue. Please credit FilmOn.Com.
"I am thrilled to co-produce and distribute Almost Legal with Tommy Chong," said FilmOn Networks CEO Alki David. "His fans are legion, and his comedy has never been more relevant -- and poignant -- than now. WeedMaps is the perfect partner to make this happen for the FilmOn.com audience."
The show is the first FilmOn has created as branded entertainment with a major sponsor. FilmOn will secure additional ad revenue for the show and distribute to its 70 million monthly unique users around the world. The largest OTT provider in the world, FilmOn has over 600 free linear channels and tens of thousands of VODs. Its sister companies under the Anakando Media Group umbrella, include AdVirally, Class15, Hologram USA and MondoTunes, provide support for its original programming.
FOTV broadcasts full-time on Dish Network channel 6 in the L.A. market, between KTLA and KABC, and over the air on KIIO channel 10.2 and daily from 4-8pm PT on Charter Communications channel 387 spanning from Burbank to the San Gabriel Valley.
Chongson Inc. is Tommy Chong and his son Paris Chong's production company which oversees Chong's entertainment partnerships and business endeavors primarily in the medicinal cannabis industry. Tommy Chong recently announced the creation of ATM "Green Cards," a vape line, Tommy Chong licensed medical marijuana strains, Chong rollers, smoking papers and grinders amongst other businesses and partnerships Chong has formed.
About FilmOn TV Networks: Founded by Greek billionaire and media entrepreneur, Alki David, FilmOn is the world's number one free TV service and number one live TV app with 40 million downloads. FilmOn offers over 600 live TV channels including original programming, video and audio podcasts from premium brands as well as over 45,000 video on demand titles at FilmOn.com. Its Battlecam.com is a pioneer in social television and the new offering etv.com gives users the ability to monetize their own pay-per-view events for the first time. Last month the site's 75 million users generated 1.2 billion video streams. The service is available globally via computers, smartphones, tablets as well as the FilmOn App for iOS 7, Android, Windows 8 and IP-enabled set-top boxes and devices. With offices in Beverly Hills and London and data-centers in Los Angeles, London, and Geneva, FilmOn curates the best of free televised entertainment from around the globe. FilmOn TV is also an Independent TV Broadcaster with stations in the UK (Sky Channel 292 and Freesat channel 410) and throughout the US. For more information please visit FilmOn.com and connect with us on Twitter and Facebook.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Tommy Chong's Surgery Went Smoothly
Hey Chong fans, Tommy's surgery went smoothly and now he's resting. He loved all your messages and please wish him well right now as he recovers.
Posted by Tommy Chong on Thursday, October 22, 2015
Tommy Chong Undergoing Surgery Right Now
Right now, Tommy Chong is having his cancerous tumor removed.
Good luck to TC on his surgery today. All our prayers go out to jim— Cheech Marin (@CheechMarin) October 22, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
New Tommy Chong Almost Legal Variety Show Promo
Here's a promo for Tommy Chong's new variety show, Almost Legal. It's just some recycled stoner jokes.
Premieres Online October 23rd. Check FilmOn.com and WeedMaps for episodes, updates, contests and more about nature's most impressive stoner, Tommy Chong.
Premieres Online October 23rd. Check FilmOn.com and WeedMaps for episodes, updates, contests and more about nature's most impressive stoner, Tommy Chong.
Friday, October 16, 2015
FastFunds Financial Corporation Announces Approval To Market "Cheech And Chong" And "Cheech Marin" Branded Gift Card Product Line
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2015 / FastFunds Financial Corporation (PINKSHEETS: FFFC) (the "Company" or "FastFunds") announced today it has been granted approval to market the "Cheech and Chong, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong" brands on an exciting new "Gift Card" product line that will serve to complement the recently relaunched Tommy Chong Green Card program. With this announcement, FFFC now has two exciting product lines for participating dispensaries and canna-businesses offering a more comprehensive program to help them attract and retain their customers.
The Cheech and Chong, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin "Branded Gift Cards" will be sold at participating Green Card dispensaries via FFFC's growing list of Independent Sales Representatives in legal cannabis states. The Gift Cards are designed to function in the same way they do at traditional retailers - providing dispensaries a unique product that effectively helps increase its customer base, when the customer gives the Gift Card to family and friends as a gift. The recipient of the Gift Card can use the card as they would cash, with the stored value they receive being made available for purchases at the dispensary where the Branded Gift Card was purchased.
"As the exclusive distributor for Tommy Chong in California, our priority is to help market Tommy Chong branded products for distribution within our network of direct-to-dispensary contacts within the state," commented Brian Vecchio, the exclusive distributor for Tommy Chong Green Card in California. "The addition of the Cheech and Chong branded gift cards completes the package for our customers providing the perfect "word of mouth" advertising solution to help dispensaries grow their customer base. What customer wouldn't want a friend to give them a Cheech and Chong branded card filled with cash to spend at their local dispensary?"
"The addition of this Cheech and Chong line will certainly give great momentum to our marketing efforts as we move forward with the new and improved Tommy Chong Green Card website," stated Kurt Martig, President of FFFC subsidiary Cannabis Merchant financial Solutions, Inc.
About the Tommy Chong Green Card
The Tommy Chong Green Card functions as a pre-paid loyalty debit card with a turnkey customer rewards technology. In addition, the card functions as a reloadable stored value card that can be used to purchase merchandise at the participating dispensary. For more information, please visit www.TommyChongGreenCard.com
About FastFunds Financial Corporation
FastFunds Financial Corporation ("FastFunds" or the "Company") is a holding company that is publicly traded on the OTC Pink exchange, under the symbol "FFFC." Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cannabis Angel, Inc. and The 420 Development Corporation, the Company is focused on acquiring and building a portfolio of revenue producing companies that provide ancillary services to the cannabis industry. FastFunds does not engage in activities that violate Federal laws.
Safe Harbor for Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, they are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions as to future events. However, since the company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risk and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this news release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those described, anticipated or implied. For a more complete discussion of such risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACTS:
FastFunds Financial Corporation
Henry Fong, CEO
561-514-9042
SOURCE: FastFunds Financial Corporation
The Cheech and Chong, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin "Branded Gift Cards" will be sold at participating Green Card dispensaries via FFFC's growing list of Independent Sales Representatives in legal cannabis states. The Gift Cards are designed to function in the same way they do at traditional retailers - providing dispensaries a unique product that effectively helps increase its customer base, when the customer gives the Gift Card to family and friends as a gift. The recipient of the Gift Card can use the card as they would cash, with the stored value they receive being made available for purchases at the dispensary where the Branded Gift Card was purchased.
"As the exclusive distributor for Tommy Chong in California, our priority is to help market Tommy Chong branded products for distribution within our network of direct-to-dispensary contacts within the state," commented Brian Vecchio, the exclusive distributor for Tommy Chong Green Card in California. "The addition of the Cheech and Chong branded gift cards completes the package for our customers providing the perfect "word of mouth" advertising solution to help dispensaries grow their customer base. What customer wouldn't want a friend to give them a Cheech and Chong branded card filled with cash to spend at their local dispensary?"
"The addition of this Cheech and Chong line will certainly give great momentum to our marketing efforts as we move forward with the new and improved Tommy Chong Green Card website," stated Kurt Martig, President of FFFC subsidiary Cannabis Merchant financial Solutions, Inc.
About the Tommy Chong Green Card
The Tommy Chong Green Card functions as a pre-paid loyalty debit card with a turnkey customer rewards technology. In addition, the card functions as a reloadable stored value card that can be used to purchase merchandise at the participating dispensary. For more information, please visit www.TommyChongGreenCard.com
About FastFunds Financial Corporation
FastFunds Financial Corporation ("FastFunds" or the "Company") is a holding company that is publicly traded on the OTC Pink exchange, under the symbol "FFFC." Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cannabis Angel, Inc. and The 420 Development Corporation, the Company is focused on acquiring and building a portfolio of revenue producing companies that provide ancillary services to the cannabis industry. FastFunds does not engage in activities that violate Federal laws.
Safe Harbor for Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, they are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions as to future events. However, since the company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risk and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this news release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those described, anticipated or implied. For a more complete discussion of such risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACTS:
FastFunds Financial Corporation
Henry Fong, CEO
561-514-9042
SOURCE: FastFunds Financial Corporation
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Tommy Chong Says Hillary Clinton is Lying About Not Smoking Pot
Tommy Chong was on Access Hollywood Live today promoting his upcoming talk/variety show, Almost Legal. During the interview, Tommy says Hillary Clinton is lying when she says she's never smoked.
Almost Legal debuts October 23rd.
Almost Legal debuts October 23rd.
Thursday, October 08, 2015
"Almost Legal with Tommy Chong" Debuts October 23
It's been 77 years since Tommy Chong was born up in a cloud of smoke, but also 77 years since his favorite plant was criminalized. 77 years later, it's now finally, almost legal. Guests include Hannibal Buress, Garfunkel & Oates, George Lopez, Steve-O, Andy Milonakis, Henry Rollins, Danny Trejo, Killer Mike, Roy Choi, Bruce Margolin & many more. Stay tuned for this comedy variety show hosted by comedy legend, Tommy Chong.
Premieres Online October 23rd. Check FilmOn.com and WeedMaps for episodes, updates, contests and more about nature's most impressive stoner, Tommy Chong.
Premieres Online October 23rd. Check FilmOn.com and WeedMaps for episodes, updates, contests and more about nature's most impressive stoner, Tommy Chong.
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
How Bad is Tommy Chong's Cancer?
In the past, Tommy Chong dismissed his cancer as nothing to worry about. He promoted treating cancer with hemp oil. It didn't work.
Currently, he's receiving chemo and will have a tumor removed shortly.
Page Six reports that Tommy Chong could barely stand while accepting his lifetime achievement award at Hempfest in Vegas this past weekend.
If you watch the video below, you'll see that he had no problem standing and didn't seem weak for a 77 year old. Yet, he did tell the crowd his cancer came back "big."
Cheech and Chong have canceled most of their tour dates. However, Tommy just filmed ten episode of a new talk show for Dish.
Currently, he's receiving chemo and will have a tumor removed shortly.
Page Six reports that Tommy Chong could barely stand while accepting his lifetime achievement award at Hempfest in Vegas this past weekend.
If you watch the video below, you'll see that he had no problem standing and didn't seem weak for a 77 year old. Yet, he did tell the crowd his cancer came back "big."
Cheech and Chong have canceled most of their tour dates. However, Tommy just filmed ten episode of a new talk show for Dish.
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