Happy Birthday. Tommy Chong Turns 77

The dopemaster, Tommy Chong, turned 77 today. Tommy was born May 24th, 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Benefit for the OC Family Justice Center to feature Cheech Marin

Hollywood Actor and Comedian Cheech Marin Hosts Orange County Family Justice Center Foundation’s “Runway of Strength Gala” at an Anaheim Hills Lost World Private Estate

Fashion Show, special cocktails and an exquisite dinner will be enjoyed by Celebrities, NFL Stars, Musicians, and VIP’s at this exclusive fundraiser

Anaheim, CA – The Orange County Family Justice Center (OCFJC) Foundation, a non-profit organization, is honored to announce iconic Actor and Comedian Cheech Marin, known for The Lion King (1994), Nash Bridges (1996) and Cars (2006) will emcee the inaugural “Runway of Strength Gala” on May 30, 2015. Long-time OCFJC supporters Patrick and Jolynn Mahoney will open their exquisite home in Anaheim Hills Lost World Estate for this VIP event.

Strutting down the “Runway of Strength” showcasing the beautiful designs of Betinnis Fashions will be models who are made up of survivors of family violence, celebrities, and dignitaries. Over 300 attendees are expected to attend this spectacular evening that will include cocktails and appetizers. VIP ticket holders will enjoy a dinner designed by Debbie Juliani from Aramark Sports & Entertainment and be treated to a tour of the Lost World Estate with its sprawling gardens. There will be an exciting live and silent auction along with an after party with live music by local Blues band Detour 91.

All proceeds from the “Runway of Strength” Gala will fund essential programs provided by the OCFJC. Founded by retired Anaheim Police Chief John Welter in 2006, the OCFJC provides a long-term positive impact on the community by compassionately providing effective, coordinated services and support to people whose lives have been touched by child abuse, domestic violence, elder/dependent adult abuse, or sexual assault.

“A debt of gratitude is owed to our incredible volunteer leadership and generous donors,” said Retired Anaheim Police Chief John Welter. “OCFJC is an excellent example of law enforcement partnering with its community to bring fundamental changes to families, reducing violence and changing lives into future generations.”

Serving all of Orange County, the OCFJC provides direct victim assistance, empowerment and prevention resources to victims and families whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse. The OCFJC transforms victims into survivors breaking the cycle of violence. The OCFJC serves 5000 victims of family violence annually.

For more information about sponsorships, VIP packages, or tickets to the event visit www.ocfjcfoundation.org. Follow OCFJC on Social Media: Facebook at OCFJCFoundation; Twitter @OCFJCFoundation.

For media inquiries and interviews please contact Kelly Bennett of Bennett Productions Unlimited, PR/Marketing/Branding Kelly@BPUnlimited.com or (949) 463-6383.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Atlantic City

On July 17, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke tour is coming to the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 6th at 10am local time via the Ticketmaster link above.

There Will Never Be Another Cheech and Chong Film

This past weekend, Tommy Chong's newly-divorced daughter, Rae Dawn Chong, was interviewed at the New England Super Megafest's inaugural Spring Fever Spectacular.  During the interview, they asked if her dad was comfortable with her being nude in Caveman and Quest of Fire.  She said he was.

However, the most interesting statement was when she was asked if she would be in a Cheech and Chong film.  Rae Dawn said it's 'never going to happen, because her father isn't acting anymore, and that he's too busy with his stand-up comedy and a line of marijuana paraphernalia.'

That doesn't mean they won't make appearances in other films.  They will most likely be in the upcoming crowd-funded film, Super Troopers 2.

Scared Stoned with Tommy Chong

In honor of 4/20, Funny or Die put together a video of Tommy Chong and his friends getting high. Then, they tried to scare them with far out questions and fake cop.  They did a great job.

Scared Stoned with Tommy Chong from Funny Or Die

Happy 4/20!

Toke, Toke it Out, Man.

RIP Ben Powers

Actor, Ben Powers, has passed away at age 64.  He was, among other things, the pimp in Cheech and Chong's Things are Tough All Over and was in the welfare office in Cheech and Chong's Next Movie.

He also played Keith Anderson, husband of Thelma Evans in Good Times.

Cheech and Chong to be on SHOWTIME's Inside Comedy

NEW SEASON OF "INSIDE COMEDY"

Season Four Debuts On Tuesday, May 5th At 11 P.M. ET/PT

Conan O'Brien, Jeffrey Tambor And Cheech & Chong Join A-List Roster Including Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Among Others

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 16, 2015) - INSIDE COMEDY, the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME documentary series from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will premiere its fourth season on Tuesday, May 5th at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The six, half hour episodes will feature some of the buzziest names in entertainment including Dan Aykroyd, Stephen Colbert, Dane Cook, Bryan Cranston, Ted Danson, Michael Keaton, Carol Leifer, Jon Stewart, Wanda Sykes, and newest additions Conan O'Brien, Cheech & Chong, and Jeffrey Tambor. Steinberg will continue as host.

Each episode of INSIDE COMEDY offers viewers a definitive look inside the career-defining moments, the influences and personal anecdotes of some of the biggest comedic names in pop culture, along with rare footage of some of their most memorable performances on the stage, television and film.

Carell and Steinberg will continue to serve as executive producers along with Vance DeGeneres and Charlie Hartsock for Carousel Productions, Alan Zweibel, Robyn Todd and Josh Etting.

Tommy Chong at Hash Bash

Tommy Chong was the guest of honor at this weekend's Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Tommy received the key to the city and gave a fantastic speech predicting the elimination of the Nixon-created DEA.  In addition, he did a countdown to 4:20 by doing the infamous 'mellow' speech from Up in Smoke.

This was an especially poignant time because earlier this week, the jerk marijuana lobbyists in Washington DC notified Tommy that they no longer wanted to be associated with him.

Cheech and Chong Playing Pemberton Festival

Rappers Kendrick Lamar and Missy Elliott, rockers The Black Keys and Weezer, and electronic stars Tiesto and J. Cole top the bill for this year’s Pemberton Music Festival.

The festival, held July 16-19 north of Whistler, announced its lineup Wednesday morning, on April Fool’s Day, leading fans to suspect the announcement may have been a joke after weeks of anticipation and hints being dropped on social media.

“We might be announcing our lineup on April Fool’s Day, but we aren’t joking around,” HUKA Entertainment co-founder A.J. Niland said in a press release. “The lineup is exceptionally deep and each and every day will be full of surprises and special moments to match the magic of our beautiful Pemberton Valley festival site. It’s always a bit of a battle as a small indie promoter to get the acts you want, but we worked extra hard this year to make sure we’re bringing the best to B.C.”

Other notable performers include Vancouver favourites Dan Mangan + Blacksmith and rising star Tobias Jesso Jr.

Electronic dance music is once again a big component at the festival, with big EDM names like Bassnectar and the Full Flex Express featuring Jack U, the project of electronic superstars Skrillex and Diplo, also in the mix.

Rounding out the event are a gaggle of comedians including Tim & Eric, Cheech & Chong, Reggie Watts and Doug Benson.

Tickets for the festival go on sale Friday, April 3 at pembertonmusicfestival.com.

PEMBERTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 LINEUP

Kendrick Lamar

The Black Keys

J. Cole

Tiësto

Hozier

Kid Cudi

Missy Elliott

Weezer

Jane’s Addiction

The String Cheese Incident

Bassnectar

Passion Pit

M.I.A.

Billy Talent

Chromeo

Dada Life

Sam Roberts Band

The Decembrists

The War On Drugs

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Portugal. The Man

Partynextdoor

Churches

Chet Faker

RL Grime

Banks

De La Soul

STS9

Duke Dumont

Matt And Kim

Earl Sweatshirt

Flux Pavilion

Dan Mangan + Blacksmith

Father John Misty

Galactic featuring Macy Gray

Run The Jewels

Paul Oakenfold

Courtney Barnett

Cut Copy (DJ set)

Bleachers

Ryn Weaver

Logic

Tobias Jesso Jr.

Real Estate

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Flatbush Zombies

Yung Lean

Givers

Moon Taxi

Ryan Hemsworth

July Talk

Badbadnotgood

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires

Judah & The Lion

Gay Nineties

What So Not

Beats Antique

Kali Uchis

Spooky Black (Corbin)

The Suffers

Giraffage

DJ Dodger Stadium

Bas

Sango

jackLNDN

PPL MVR

Boyfriend

Maggie Koerner

Full Flex Express featuring Jack Ü (Skrillex + Diplo), Zeds Dead, A$Ap Ferg, Tycho, Hundred Waters & Anna Lunnoe B2b Mija

Pemby Comedy

Tim & Eric

Cheech & Chong

Reggie Watts

T.J. Miller

Doug Benson

Eric Andre

Harland Williams

Tig Notaro

Ali Wong

Ben Gleib

Gorburger

Chris Trew

Air Sex Championship

Bud Genius Announces LOI to Acquire Evergreen Licensing – an Exclusive Licensor of Tommy Chong Products

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Bud Genius, Inc. (www.bgmedtech.com) (OTC: RIGH), a leading laboratory for cannabis testing and profiling, developer of data-driven rating systems for marijuana strains, brand and retail development specialist, and licensee of celebrity-endorsed marijuana and hemp related merchandise, announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Evergreen Licensing – exclusive licensor of Tommy Chong marijuana, hemp, and cannabis-related products.

Under the terms of the agreement, Bud Genius will manage licensing and distribution of Tommy Chong brand cannabis products in California, as well as provide a variety of revenue-generating services, including:

• Bud Genius Labs will ensure Tommy Chong cannabis products meet stringent standards and maintain consistently high quality, serving as the quality control gateway for authorized cannabis products.
• Bud Genius will provide authorized cannabis collectives with approved Tommy Chong packaging and collateral, designed by the BG Brand Marketing Team.
• Bud Genius will directly distribute non-THC products, including smoking accessories, hemp-infused beverages, and other items to its current and future dispensary clientele, as well as traditional retail channels.
• Bud Genius will utilize their proprietary data collection system to build customer loyalty programs and retail business intelligence platforms for product refinements and charting consumer trends.
• The agreement for Bud Genius produces revenue on the licensing of Tommy Chong THC products, and on the distribution of Tommy Chong non-THC products. The THC product distribution will occur only through authorized collectives and authorized farmers.

“We are pleased to have signed the Letter of Intent to acquire Evergreen Licensing – a team that we have known and respected for years,” said Angel Stanz, CEO of Bud Genius. “As many people know, Tommy is a cancer survivor and credits medical cannabis as a leading factor in his recovery. As such, he is personally committed to building the Tommy Chong brand into one of the premier brands in the industry. We are delighted and proud to be his partner in this quest.”

For more information on Bud Genius, call (855) 723-3283, or visit BGMedtech.com

About Bud Genius:

An early leader in the cannabis industry, Bud Genius is one of the first established analytical cannabis laboratories in the United States. Bud Genius launched to bring vendors together with doctors, patients, and dispensaries that require certified products held to demanding standards. Bud Genius’ mission is to expand across the US and abroad, serving as the beacon of quality for medical cannabis and adult-use marijuana through the formation of regional laboratories, strain certification, data collection, online reporting, and product development.

For more information please visit: www.BGMedtech.com

Visit the Bud Genius Cannabis Showroom at: www.BudGenius.com

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Tommy Chong to Headline Hash Bash

ANN ARBOR- Tommy Chong, half of the famous marijuana-themed comedy duo Cheech and Chong, has been announced as the headline speaker at this year’s Hash Bash celebration April 4 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Hash Bash is the largest protest advocating marijuana law reform in Michigan. The Bash, and its companion celebration, the Monroe Street Fair, drew an estimated 8,000 people last year.

“We are so proud to have Tommy Chong attending the Hash Bash and Monroe Street Fairs this year,” said longtime Fair coordinator Charlie Strachbein, who is a principal in the BDT Smokeshop chain, the primary sponsor of Chong’s appearance in Michigan.

Other notables appearing in a speaking role during Hash Bash include cultivation guru DJ Short and former Hash Bash frontman Adam Brook; nationally known Michigan advocates Rick Thompson, Jamie Lowell, and Chuck Ream;  elected officials including Representative Jeff Irwin, Mayor Virg Bernero of Lansing, Ann Arbor councilperson Sabra Briere; scientist Dr. Dave Peters; lawman Sheriff Bill Federspiel of Saginaw County; attorneys Michael Komorn and Matthew Abel; patient and SSDP representatives.

Appearing on stage and addressing the crowd this year: the man who was the inspiration for the gathering that has evolved into the Hash Bash, John Sinclair himself.

“We offer a great format for local leaders and national names to speak directly to the public and address issues that are important to them,” said Hash Bash’s Director of Operations, Nick Zettell.

The 44th Annual Hash Bash will be celebrated on the campus of the University of Michigan, which prohibits marijuana possession and use. The Monroe Street Fair, just two blocks south of the Bash location, is in the city of Ann Arbor and cannabis is consumed openly and in volume.

Ann Arbor businesses boom every year during Hash Bash, and this year the economic benefit to the community will be doubled as the entire weekend is filled with cannabis-themed events. In addition to the Hash Bash and MSF, Leni Sinclair will be displaying her photography, and there will be a Peace Table discussion featuring Michigan’s divergent pro-cannabis organizations, on Friday during the Michigan NORML Quarterly Meeting; Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s Midwest Regional Conference is Sunday.

Chong may be famous for being the better-looking half of Cheech and Chong, a twosome from California that became legendary comedians, motion picture stars and recording artists, but he’s received notoriety recently for a stint in federal prison and healing his prostate cancer with marijuana medicine.

With media cameras rolling, Chong announced his illness in 2011, He vowed to beat the cancer with cannabis-based medicine and in 2013 declared that he had done it. That was after Tommy Chong served a nine month federal prison sentence in 2003-2004 for Internet sales of bongs and smoking accessories.

For more information about the MiNORML Friday night event, visit: www.minorml.org

For more information about the SSDP weekend activities, visit: ssdp.org/events/2015-midwest-regional-conference/

Cheech and Chong are Coming to New York

On October 24th, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke tour is coming to The Paramount in Huntington, New York.

Pre-sale begins tomorrow at 10am New York via the link above.

Tommy Chong in The Smokebox

Tommy Chong lit up with Cypress Hill's B Real in his show The Smokebox.  Tommy looks sleepy.
 

Cheech and Chong are Returning to Australia

For the first time since 2009, Cheech and Chong are returning to Australia.  The five date tour kicks off June 18th in Brisbane.

Thursday, 18 June – Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane
Friday, 19 June – The Enmore, Sydney
Saturday, 20 June – The Palais, Melbourne
Sunday, 21 June – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Monday, 22 June – Concert Hall, Perth

Tickets go on sale March 24th at 4:20PM local time.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Pennsylvania

On April 11th, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke tour featuring WAR is coming to Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am local time via the ticket link above.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Minnesota

On April 24th, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke tour featuring WAR is coming to the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at 10am local time via the link above.

RIP June 'Ajax Lady' Fairchild

It's a sad day for Cheech and Chong fans.  Up in Smoke's Ajax Lady, June Fairchild, has passed away from liver cancer.  She was 68.

Fans saw her not too long ago (April 2013) at the premiere of Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie.  June looked great.

However, June had a history of drug and alcohol addiction.  She had lived on the streets, where she was beaten and raped. June spent her last years living on Social Security disability payments in small rooms in downtown hotels.

Besides being known as one of the stars from Up in Smoke, she was in dozens of movies, she also coined the name for the band Three Dog Night.  Cheech used to hire her to do stand-up at parties.

In 2002, she told The Times that she signed a contract at Paramount Studios for use of her likeness on bobble-head dolls of the Ajax Lady from "Up in Smoke."

Up in Smoke wasn't the first time she performed the Ajax Lady character.  She first did it in a Jack Nicholson film.

June died Tuesday after being put in hospice care over the weekend.  Friends are hoping that Tommy Chong will help with funeral expenses.

She is survived by her daughter, grandson and brother.

Cheech and Chong and WAR are Coming to Connecticut

On March 21st, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke Tour featuring WAR is coming to the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am local time via the ticket link above.

Fastfunds Financial Corporation Announces Demonstration and Marketing of Tommy Chong Cannabis Green Card

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 3, 2015 / FastFunds Financial Corporation (OTCPK: FFFCD) (the "Company") announced today that it will be demonstrating and marketing through its 49% owned marketing subsidiary Cannabis Merchant Business Solutions, Inc. ("CBMS") the Tommy Chong Cannabis Green Card at the "CHAMPS" Trade Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 3-5, 2015. The CHAMPS Trade Show bills itself as the premier counterculture business-to-business trade expo in the world since 1999 and has grown into the world's largest and most popular convention for the industry.

The Tommy Chong Cannabis Green Card functions as a pre-paid loyalty debit card with a turnkey customer rewards technology. In addition, the card functions as a re-buildable stored value card that can be used to purchase merchandise at the participating dispensary.

Tommy Chong is an actor, writer, director, activist, and musician. He is well known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's That '70s Show. Tommy Chong most recently starred in ABC's Dancing with the Stars and continues to be an active proponent of the legalization of marijuana.

Curt Martig, President of CBMS stated, "We look forward to this trade show and are excited to be able to offer our product to the CHAMPS attendees. We are hopeful this tremendous exposure will lead to increased awareness of our Tommy Chong Green Card product and provide us an invaluable opportunity to market it to the merchant community."

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 "FFFCD." 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.

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CONTACTS:

FastFunds Financial Corporation
Henry Fong, CEO
561-514-9042

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