Production Begins On Christmas With The Kranks

Production has just begun on Cheech Marin's new film, Christmas With The Kranks. The Grisham adaptation was forced to change it's name from Skipping Christmas because it was too easily confused with Dreamworks Surviving Christmas which will be released at the same time.
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Found: Strawberry's House

Recently, while driving thru Los Angeles (Avenue 35 and Fig), a group of C & C fans stumbled upon Strawberry's house. The building that Cheech crashed into with his sidecar is also still there. Very cool!
Ray and Laurie (photo #3) sent us the photos. The gentleman in photo #1 is from California Magic.

Tommy Chong's Letter To Howard Stern

On the air today, Howard Stern read a letter that Tommy Chong wrote him from prison. In the letter, he says that the working title of their new movie is Dis-Jointed. The film will be directed by directing newcomer, Larry Charles. Larry Charles has written for Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld.
Tommy also said that while he's in prison, he's written enough material for numerous books and movies.
Stern was going to post the letter on his web site. It's still not there. You can, however, read about it on Mark's Friggin.

Stonerdude 420 Radio Show

The worlds #1 internet sports entertainment radio talk show will broadcast its annual 420/Draft Show in honor of the NFL draft along with celebrating the globally recognized holiday known as "4 2 0"!!! He'll breakdown the history & significance of 420 along with discussion & updates on the federal gov. abuse of power in the persecution of TOMMY CHONG!!!....& the current WAR waged by the F.C.C!!........he'll also be taking YOUR PHONE CALLS LIVE on the AIR!!....go to raiderfanradio.com for info & to listen in. The Show is produced & co-hosted by STONERDUDE the artist/designer of the FREE TOMMY CHONG & "F" the FCC T-Shirts
When:04.20.20049 - 11 PM PST.

New Date And Location: Free Tommy Chong Benefit Show

Due to the festivals rising popularity and growth, they have moved the festival from Slingapours indoor club to Calico Jacks. They will be closing off an entire shopping mall parking lot in order to make a more adequate festival grounds for the event. The sponsors Orlando's Real Rock station 101.1 FM (a clear channel station) will be presenting the event along with Miami Blunts. In addition, the Orlando weekly who is doing a full feature story and Hightimes magazine is doing promotion for the event on their web site(Thanks Steve Bloom!!). Other sponsors will be confirming this week.

When & Where?NEW DATE: April 30th 2004NEW LOCATION: Calico Jacks, 1259 State Road 436, Casselberry FL.

Why?As you have probably heard by now, on September 11, 2003 cultural icon Tommy Chong was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his role in selling glass water pipes on the Internet through his legally licensed company Tommy Chong Glass. Tommy Chong is the first person to be prosecuted under John Ashcroft's "Operation Pipe Dreams" and "Operation Headhunter," which shut down national glass distributors nationwide, resulting in the indictment of over 55 people.Tommy Chong was obviously targeted by the federal government because of his status as a cult figure among marijuana smokers. The federal raids on paraphernalia distributors has been an utter waste of time and money, while it has ruined the lives and careers of otherwise law abiding citizens. These businesses pay taxes and do not in any way contribute to the crime problem in America. To target them at this time shows a total lack of understanding as to which risks truly threaten the health, welfare and safety of America's citizens.
On April 30th , 2004 there will be a concert to raise signatures and awareness on behalf of Tommy Chong, We believe that he was unfairly imprisoned and needs your help . So, come out to Calico Jacks and help support Tommy Chong while having a booty shakin', rockin' time!

Festival Lineup:BLOWFLY "Thee Original Dirty Rapper"
(Last years Latin Grammy award Winners)Locos por JuanaìPremios Lo Nuestro Nominee & Universal Recording Artist
Jorge CorreaìThe son of Funkî Buddha Gonzalez(With Members of P-Funk)
(From Miami)La Lacra de la chacra
(From Orlando)ADAMAS
(From Orlando)RUNNINBLIND

For More Info:www.buddhagonzalez.combuddhagonz@aol.comBuddha Gonzalez 305-648-3216

Cheech Splitting From Wife

According to the New York Daily News and other assorted publications, Cheech Marin is divorcing his wife of twenty years, Patti Heid. The couple has two children.

This is Cheech Marin's second marriage. He was married to Rikki Marin from 1975 to 1984 with whom he adopted one child. Rikki had acting roles in most of the Cheech and Chong films.

Update: Free Chong Miami Benefit Concert

Thanks to everyone who came out to Tobacco Road for the Buddhafest 2004 "Free Tommy Chong Benefit Show" It was a great success we were able to get 1,200 signatures for Tommy Chong but the fights not over yet until we see Tommy free and with a full pardon
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Cheech Joins BMW Golf Tournament

Cheech Marin will join a long list of celebrities who will be playing at next month's BMW charity golf tournament. The event takes place April 29 - May 2 in South Carolina.
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International Balloon Competition

Kenton came in Fourth place. He should have come in first, but the International Ballon Competition judges were offended by the drug references...specifically the balloon joints.
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Craig X For President

You've probably heard of Bush and Kerry, but how bout the latest presidential hopeful, Craig X? Craig has a pro-hemp platform and, if elected, plans to pardon Tommy Chong.
Craig is also the host of Showtime television network's new show, American Candidate. American Candidate can best be described as the American Idol of politics.
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Bobby Capps And The Kings

Bobby Capps is looking for thirteen people to go with him to a Sacramento Kings game. He needs (7) Men 5'10"- 6' with long dark hair and/or beard to dress like Tommy and 6 Men 5' 5''- 5' 8" medium length dark hair to dress like Cheech.
They must buy their own tickets, but we will all sit together for a little card flipping at Arco Arena in Sacramento, during one of the Kings televised games. The actual date has yet to be decided.
The cards will read as follows:Side One: G O S A C T O K I N G S G O

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Cheech Is Skipping Christmas

Cheech Marin will be starring the new John Grisham adaptation, Skipping Christmas. Joe Roth is directing the film which also stars Tim Allen, Jake Busey, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd.
In Skipping Christmas, Tim Allen portrays Luther Krank, a man who decides to skip Christmas and go on vacation with his wife. Jake and Cheech take on the role of neighborhood cops.
Production starts in April and is set for Christmas 2004 release.

Cheech Marin Art Exhibit Coming To San Diego

Chicano, an unprecedented art exhibition, will make its first visit to the Golden State at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in San Diego, Calif., on May 30, 2004. Chicano is a five-year, 15-city national tour that is collectively made up of two major exhibits: Chicano Visions: American Painters on the Verge, a traditional art exhibit, and Chicano Now: American Expressions, an interactive multimedia exhibit for families. Chicano will remain on display at MCASD through September 12, 2004.

The Movement Is Coming To Leno

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be one of Jay Leno's guests on March 1st's The Tonight Show. We are going to pack the audience full of Free Tommy Chong supporters.

We want everyone wearing a Free Tommy Chong T-Shirt. Once Arnold comes out, we want people shouting "Free Tommy Chong." We want Arnold to get President Bush to pardon Tommy.

Tickets are free and are handed out at 7am. The line begins forming around this time. there are only 350 tickets so get there early. People are let inside at 3pm.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
3000 W.Alameda Blvd.
Burbank, California

Bobby Capps and Stonerdude will be on-hand causing trouble.

Free Chong Miami Benefit Concert

In a free society, a man should be free to do as he chooses so long as he harms no-one. It is our firm belief that Mr. Chong has harmed no-one, and is being unfairly targeted for prosecution because of his celebrity status.
Join our movement to stop this travesty of justice!

On March 26, 2004, a concert is being held to raise signatures and awareness on behalf of Tommy Chong. We need your help. So, come out to The Road and help support Tommy Chong while having a booty shakin’, rockin’ time!

Date: March 26 2004
Location: Tobacco Road
626 S Miami Ave
Downtown Miami.

Festival Lineup:
Hosted by: Playboy Playmate Alejandra Gutierrez
Lakra dela chakra 2:10 - 3:10 AM*
Jorge Correa 12:40 - 1:40 AM*
Buddha Gonzalez 11:10 - 12:10 AM
Locos Por Juana*Suenalo 10:00 -10:45 PM

Outlaws Strike Again

Like a modern-day Jesse James and Billy The Kid, Bobby Capps and Stonerdude covered California's Blue Canyon with Free Tommy Chong protest signs. They once again had to operate under the cloak of darkness in adverse conditions.
Contact Bobby Capps if you'd like to participate in their next endeavor.

UPDATE: Free Tommy Protest

Decent turnout this rainy afternoon. The media was on-hand. The Sacramento NBC affiliate is running a report on today's protest (watch this evening's NBC news).

Photos above are of Bobby Capps (dressed as Pedro), Stoner Dude of Knumbskull Records' band, BONG, and others.

Another person is currently organizing a protest in Fresno. We'll give you the details as they emerge.

Free Tommy Protest Scheduled

A major Free Tommy Chong rally is taking place this month in California. If you care about Tommy Chong and your rights as an American, you must attend.

Location: North steps of the state capital in Sacramento, CA.
Date and Time: 01.24.2004, 12PM
Purpose: To get Governor Schwarzenegger to call George W. Bush to free Tommy Chong.
Costumes and signs are requested. NO BUSH BASHING SIGNS, PLEASE.
Sign Ideas:
Free Tommy Chong
Arnold call G.W. Bush
Repeal Paraphernalia Law
Unfair Law
Bails Fines Punishments
Tommy Unfairly Punished
Ashcroft Beatnik Bashing Bully
John Hitler Ashcroft
Pardon Tommy Chong
American Freedom Abuse
Laws Not For Ego Boosting
Tommy Chong P.O.W.
Costume Ideas:
Statue of Liberty
George Washington
Uncle Sam
P.O.W.s
Hitler Ashcroft
Tommy Chong
Bill Clinton with sign I toked but didn't inhale
Jerry Brown with sign I inhaled but didn't exhale

This protest is being organized by the infamous Bobby Capps. He's the person responsible for hanging Free Tommy signs from overpasses, as well as writing it in the burnt brush along Route 80. Email Bobby with any questions you may have.

Judging Cheech

Cheech Marin makes his debut on Judging Amy Tuesday at 10PM EST on CBS. He plays a potential love interest of Amy's mom, played by Tyne Daly (YIKES!).

Chicano Visions Comes To Indiana

Cheech Marin's 15-city traveling art exhibit, Chicano Visions, is coming the Indiana State Museum later this month.
Location: Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IndianaDates: 01.31.2004 - 05.05.2004
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