Spy Kids Opens March 30th

Cheech Marin's latest film, Spy Kids, opens March 30th at theatres everywhere. Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino play spies who come out of retirement and vanish. The only people that can save them are their kids. Cheech plays Uncle Felix a spy sent to protect their children. However, Uncle Felix soon becomes involved in the saga.

"Being There" Coming to DVD

Being There, the hysterical Peter Sellars movie, is coming to DVD in April. Why are we telling you this? Good question. The answer is: Cheech and Chong are in it, in cartoon form.
The movie is about a guy who lives in isolation and is educated by television.
There's a scene where Peter Sellers turns on the TV and watches a cartoon short. The cartoon is the sketch Basketball Jones, from Cheech and Chong's infamous Los Cochinos album. This is the only place you'll see this cartoon. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PICKING IT UP. It's essential for C and C fans and available on both DVD and VHS.
Advance order this movie and get a special C & C Dot Com discount.

***Special Sale***

We're running a special sale on the out-of-print, lost album, Let's Make a New Dope Deal, as well as the original Big Bambu LP with the huge rolling paper. Both of these items sold for a lot of money during our auction this past December. However, we've since been able to obtain a large quantity of these items. Now you can obtain the Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP or cassette for $34.95, or the Big Bambu LP with the huge rolling paper for $29.95.
Email us for more information.

Cheech Marin Miller Commercial

Click this link to see the Miller commercial Cheech did few mos ago. http://www.adcritic.com/content/miller-lite-cheech-marin.html

Best Buds Update

After posting yesterday's story on the reshooting of Best Buds, we found this article from Canada's Online Explorer (Canoe) magazine which provides more detail, as well as an interview with Tommy Chong.
The article dated September 12th, 2000 states that the lawsuit against Coyote Films was settled out of court and that Tommy Chong is now in possession of the original reels. He planned on reshooting the film by the year's end (2000). The status of the proposed re-shoot is unknown.
In the article, Tommy refuses to reveal who the new Cheech is. He only says that he's a longtime friend and that his name is Francisco. As mentioned in our earlier article, we discovered that Cheech will be played by newcomer, Francisco Vasquez. He previously played a salsa dancer in a movie named Dance With Me.
http://www.canoe.ca/JamMoviesArtistsC/chong_tommy.html

Rumor: Tommy Re-Shooting Best Buds

This is an unconfirmed rumor...An anonymous source tells us that Tommy Chong has found a new Cheech and is re-shooting the never-released Best Buds film. Cheech will be played by relative newcomer, Francisco Vasquez. He previously played a salsa dancer in a movie named Dance With Me.
History...We last heard that Tommy had creative differences with Best Buds funder/director, Ken Kuramoto. Kuramoto runs a low budget film company named, Coyote Films. Tommy was unhappy with the final product and was suing Coyote Films to retreive the original reels so he could re-edit the film. If this rumor is correct, then it sounds like Tommy has taken matters into his own hands and starting from scratch.
In our opinion, Tommy Chong is a genius and we are very psyched that this film may actually see the light of day.

Found: Cheech and Chong Perform

We just got our hands on this great video that we've been relentlessly searching for. The video is Cheech and Chong Perform which contains the only commercially released footage of Cheech and Chong's stand-up act. Click on the link above to learn all about it.

Tommy Has A New Movie

Tommy Chong just wrapped up a new movie. High Times Pot Luck was directed by unknown, Alison Thompson, and written by Victor Coliccio (Summer of Sam) and Nick Iacovino. Jackie Martling from the Howard Stern Show also makes an appearance. It is currently in post-production and is expected to be released in 2001. We'll provide more info as it becomes available..

Final Round of Holiday Auctions Begins

This is your LAST CHANCE to win some cool Cheech and Chong memorabilia. This is the FINAL ROUND of holiday auctions.

These auctions end this Wednesday, 11/29/2000:

• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars," and more.
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this pill-shaped out of print album.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Belzer and more.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and even has an appearance by Cheech.
• It Came From Hollywood VHS - Cheech and Chong, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and John Candy goof on classic sci-fi movies.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - This is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of The Wedding Album and their self-titled first album.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of the Up in Smoke soundtrack and Greatest Hit.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of Los Cochinos and Big Bambu.
• Sister Mary Elephant 45 - Very rare 45 single with fantastic hand drawing of Chong being punished by a nun. You just have to see the GREAT ARTWORK.

Here's what's already up for auction. The auctions below ended 11/22/2000.

• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this pill-shaped out of print album.
• Nice Dreams Press Manual - Official Paramount merchandising manual which includes photos, bios and contests.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and even has an appearance by Cheech.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Belzer and more.
• Los Cochinos LP - Cool-looking, car-shaped LP full of dope. This record features George Harrison on guitar and also won them a Grammy.
• Bloat On 45 - Ltd Release single from the Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP. Few have seen, nor heard this song. Sleeve features caricature of C & C as fat black men.
• Santa Claus and His Old Lady 45 - Just in time for Christmas, this bit features Pedro and Man talking about Santa Claus.

Click here to access the auctions.

Cheech and Chong Movies Now on DVD

We've received tens of thousands of emails asking "When are the movies coming to DVD?". Well, the time has come.

Up in Smoke and Still Smokin are being released on DVD November 21st. Born in East LA has also been on DVD for some time now. Preorder now and we'll take 20% off. They make great gifts.

Note: The Up in Smoke DVD contains "Additional Release Material."

• DELETED SCENES WITH COMMENTARY
• FEATURE LENGTH COMMENTARY WITH CHEECH MARIN AND DIRECTOR LOU ADLER
• THEATRICAL TRAILER

Holiday Auctions Coming Soon

As traditional as turkey at Thanksgiving, the Cheech and Chong Dot Com Holiday Auctions are once again returning. We've been accumulating tons of C and C memoribilia all year to give to loyal fans. The auctions begin in mid-November and it's a great opportunity to score some rare collectibles. They make far-out stocking stuffers!
However, you don't have to wait for the auctions. If there's something you're looking for, email sales to see if we can find it.
Also, be sure to pick up Anthology featuring Cheech and Chong's Santa Claus and His Old Lady.

Exclusive Tommy Chong Interview

A member of the band, The SkyFisherman, (who is also a loyal C and C fan) told us that Tommy's daughter, Rae Dawn Chong, was at his band's gig in Vancouver last week. He also gave us a link to a very exclusive Tommy Chong interview conducted by a local college radio station. It's interesting. Also be sure to check out his band.

Tommy to Host Benefit

News courtesy of 420 Times...
Four-time Grammy winner Tommy Chong will host a benefit for ailing cult folk hero Jack Herer Sept. 22 at Universal Studios. A long-time L.A. resident, the 61-year-old Herer is recovering from a stroke. He was stricken July 15 while speaking onstage at the World Hemp Festival in Oregon. His speech and right side are still impaired, leaving him unable to work. He is expected to attend the benefit. Author of the 1985 underground bestseller "The Emperor Wears No Clothes," Herer is regarded as the father of the modern hemp movement. He has campaigned tirelessly over the last three decades to promote the environmental and medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Last year, High Times magazine named him its Man of the Century.

Tommy Performs Tonight At Trump Plaza

Tommy will be co-headlining at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City , NJ tonight. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out. The Record newspaper quotes Tommy as saying a C and C reunion is highly unlikely.

Cheech Has Two Films in Production

Richard "Cheech" Marin currently has two films in production. Both are set to be released in 2001. The first film, Spy Kids, starring Antonio Banderas, is about kids who have to save their secret agent parents. The second film, The Colored Star, stars Trey Parker, Eric Stuart and Charlie Sheen. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Cherokee Hair Tampons Is a Winner

courtesy of Comedy Central

"Cherokee Hair Tampons," the South Park episode featuring Cheech and Chong, has won Comedy Central's South Park e*LECTIONS. It airs this Wednesday, August 23rd at 10PM on Comeday Central. Story tomorrow, Friday, February 22nd at 8PM EST. The two hour special will detail the rise-and-fall of Cheech and Chong, as well as the reasons why Cheech left the duo. Don't miss it!

Meth Bill Smoked

News courtesy of 420 Times...Although H.R. 2987 (The Meth Bill) passed the House Judiciary Committee last week and was sent to the House floor to be scheduled for a vote, there is some good news to report. For starters, the Committee removed all of the anti-free speech provisions. Gone are the provisions making it a federal crime to teach or distribute information on the manufacture of a controlled substance. Gone are the provisions allowing federal agencies to order internet service providers to take down web sites that the feds believe to be illegal. Also gone are the provisions banning the advertising of drug paraphernalia. These are huge victories and come on the heels of last week's removal of the anti-4th Amendment 'sneak and peak' provisions.
On that note, check out this site for the best paraphernalia. :-)

Cheech and Chong Visit South Park

courtesy of Comedy Central

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong were on Comedy Central's South Park last night. In episode #407, Cherokee Hair Tampons, Cheech and Chong were holistic medicine healers. They did the voiceovers for their characters and were credited. The episode can be downloaded from a great site called South Park Downloads for those of you who missed it.

Cheech Turns Fifty-Four

Yes, it's that time of year again. Thursday, July 13th is Cheech's birthday. Fifty-four years ago this super doper star of Nash Bridges was born in Los Angeles, California.

The Auctions Have Returned

Back by popular demand, the Cheech and Chong Dot Com auctions have returned. This is your chance to get your hands on a lot of out-of-print, nearly impossible-to-find collectibles. The auction items will be refreshed every week. This is what's up-for-grabs this week:
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this out of print album.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Up in Smoke Soundtrack LP - In near mint condition, this album has all the songs and the funniest scenes from their first movie, Up in Smoke.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - In near mint condition, this is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and has an appearance by Cheech.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld.
New Auctions Added 6.11.2000
• Yellowbeard VHS - Out-of-print Monty Python, Cheech & Chong, Young Ones classic.
• Playboy Video Vol 3 - Out-of-print Playboy video with rare, candid C and C interview.• Los Cochinos LP - In near mint condition, this record won them a Grammy.New Auctions Added 6.18.2000
• Big Bambu LP
• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars" and more.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - In near mint condition, this is their first album and helped launch their career.

Click here to access the auctions.