Today, a Kickstarter campaign for a feature length documentary "Boardwalk Hempire: The Rise and Fall of the Medical Kush Beach Club" Starring Tommy Chong, Rob Van Dam and Sean Kush has officially launched. The campaign seeks to raise $20,000.00 to finish the film and is offering some cool incentives for backers of the project including autographed items from the stars of the film Tommy Chong, WWE/TNA Superstar Rob Van Dam and Sean Kush.
Executive Producer Sean Kush, Producer Casey Casseday and Director Reed Lucas have completed a 2 hr rough cut of the movie and are seeking the funds to complete this historic documentary which chronicles the entire existence of the Medical Kush Beach Club on Venice Beach CA which was open for 5 years and saw over 100k patients monthly. After the MKBC was raided on April 20th of last year they decided to make this documentary to expose the world to the necessity of medical marijuana.
The Documentary raises the issue about whether patients have the right to medicate how they see fit while simultaneously highlighting the birth and death of the medical marijuana scene in southern California.
WWE/TNA Superstar Rob Van Dam and Tommy Chong have been faithful visitors to the Medical Kush Beach Club and became involved in this movie as Executive Producers to get the word out about medical marijuana.
Here is the link to the Kickstarter campaign: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reedyourmind/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-medical-kush-beach-club
We are only seeking to raise $20,000.00 and backers of the project will receive autographed items from Tommy Chong, Sean Kush and Rob Van Dam. There are backer incentives starting at $15.00 AND THEY GO ALL THE WAY UP TO $10,000.00. We also have a special "420 Package" which includes autographed posters, skate decks, movies, posters and more! If anyone has ever wanted the chance to meet with Rob Van Dam, Tommy Chong or Sean Kush this is the best way to make it happen!
For updates on the progress of the movie people can visit our facebook page and our website @ http://www.facebook.com/hashbar.tv and http://www.hashbar.tv
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Cheech and Chong Rehearsing New Stand-Up Show
First, there was Cheech and Chong: Light Up America and Canada. Then, there was Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal which changed around some of their songs and sketches. Debuting March 15th at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland, California will be a reworked show.
We don't know specifics, but Tommy hints it may be a completely musical show.
Stay tuned!
We don't know specifics, but Tommy hints it may be a completely musical show.
Stay tuned!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Cheech and Chong will Perform in Connecticut on 4/20
On 04/20, Cheech and Chong are bringing their Get It Legal tour to the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut. This is, of course, the most magical day of the year.
Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal
When: April 20th, 2012
Where: Warner Theatre. Torrington, CT.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday via the Ticketmaster link above.
Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal
When: April 20th, 2012
Where: Warner Theatre. Torrington, CT.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday via the Ticketmaster link above.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Cheech Marin Discusses Art, Lou Adler, Recording their First Album
Off-Ramp host, John Rabe, interviewed Cheech Marin for the 89.3 KPCC podcast. The beginning of the podcast concerns Cheech's art collection. Then, Cheech discusses meeting Lou Adler, the difficulties of recording the sketches they were used to performing live and what it was like doing their first film.
There's also a separate interview with Lou Adler. Lou says they went through a couple directors before Lou decided to direct and pay for it himself. He fails to mention, however, that he used Cheech and Tommy's money to pay for it without their permission. There was a lawsuit, etc etc.
In addition, Lou doesn't mention that he signed Cheech and Chong to a really bad record deal. Lou owns all their albums. Producers wouldn't get away with that nowadays, but it was common in the 70s.
There's also a separate interview with Lou Adler. Lou says they went through a couple directors before Lou decided to direct and pay for it himself. He fails to mention, however, that he used Cheech and Tommy's money to pay for it without their permission. There was a lawsuit, etc etc.
In addition, Lou doesn't mention that he signed Cheech and Chong to a really bad record deal. Lou owns all their albums. Producers wouldn't get away with that nowadays, but it was common in the 70s.
Tommy Chong Tells Access Hollywood Whitney Houston Would Still Be Alive If She ‘Stuck To Pot’
Yesterday, the television show Access Hollywood interviewed Tommy Chong at The Simpson's 500th episode party.
“It’s a sad, sad thing. In a way, though, it was like she was saying goodbye,” he told Access. “Like she was passing the torch onto Adele. It was a tough one to let go. It was like she came by and said, ‘OK, I’m out of here.’ It’s a sad, sad thing.”
“It’s a sad, sad thing. In a way, though, it was like she was saying goodbye,” he told Access. “Like she was passing the torch onto Adele. It was a tough one to let go. It was like she came by and said, ‘OK, I’m out of here.’ It’s a sad, sad thing.”
Monday, February 13, 2012
Cheech and Chong ...and Tommy and Shelby Tour Dates
Cheech and Chong keep adding tour dates. And while Cheech is busy doing art and a bad sitcom, Tommy and Shelby Chong are also doing their own dates.
Cheech and Chong: Get it Legal tour dates include Mississippi, California, Indiana, Ontario, Nevada.
Click on the Ticketmaster link above for tickets.
Cheech and Chong: Get it Legal tour dates include Mississippi, California, Indiana, Ontario, Nevada.
Click on the Ticketmaster link above for tickets.
Cheech Marin Guest Speaker at CSUCI CEO Series
Here is an interview with Cheech Marin at the Martin V Smith School of Business and Economics at CSU in Camarillo, CA. The interviewer is a bit chatty. She talks over everyone she is interviewing.
One of organizers of the event promotes Cheech's web site. Cheech is trying to heavily promote his personal website and twitter page because, as we predicted, Tommy Chong and his son, Paris, have taken over their Facebook, Myspace and Cheech and Chong web page. Neither of the pages are updated. Occasionally, you'll get a Facebook post, but that's it.
When Cheech and Tommy and those horrible folks at Live Nation, sent their lawyers after me, I told them I'll give them the domain name, but let me (someone independent) control it. I told them that they'll argue over the site and it'll never get updated. Their agent insisted this wouldn't be the case.
I was correct. They are arguing over the sites and the sites suck.
They used me to promote their gigs and I was responsible for getting them work and money. I was responsible for reuniting Cheech and Chong. Cheech and Tommy have admitted this in books and articles. Instead of thanking me, they filed UDRP case and won the site. They abandoned me.
One of organizers of the event promotes Cheech's web site. Cheech is trying to heavily promote his personal website and twitter page because, as we predicted, Tommy Chong and his son, Paris, have taken over their Facebook, Myspace and Cheech and Chong web page. Neither of the pages are updated. Occasionally, you'll get a Facebook post, but that's it.
When Cheech and Tommy and those horrible folks at Live Nation, sent their lawyers after me, I told them I'll give them the domain name, but let me (someone independent) control it. I told them that they'll argue over the site and it'll never get updated. Their agent insisted this wouldn't be the case.
I was correct. They are arguing over the sites and the sites suck.
They used me to promote their gigs and I was responsible for getting them work and money. I was responsible for reuniting Cheech and Chong. Cheech and Tommy have admitted this in books and articles. Instead of thanking me, they filed UDRP case and won the site. They abandoned me.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
CHEECH MARIN TO HOST 'ARTV', THE FIRST ANNUAL FINE ART AWARDS AT MGM GRAND
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Actor-comedian Richard "Cheech" Marin will host The First Annual Fine Art Awards (ARTV) being held in the Premier Ballroom of the MGM Grand the weekend of October 28th and 29th.
Known for comedy in his many television and film roles, but serious about art, Cheech Marin will welcome the fifty nominated fine artists from around the country at the awards ceremony. The ARTV honored artists work in a total of thirteen categories including oils, acrylics, watercolor, muralists, glass, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, new movement/media, public art installation, and group project. There will also be an award given to Artist of the Year.
Cheech Marin is one of the nation's foremost collectors of Chicano/Mexican-American art, and his private collection has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the world. His "Chicano Visions: American Painters On The Verge" is now on a major tour of art museums nationally through 2008. A second tour titled "The Chicano Collection" featuring digital reproductions of paintings, has just begun its national tour in Los Angeles.
"We are especially pleased to have Mr. Marin as our host," said Audrey Roberts, creator and executive producer of the show. "Not only is he an enthusiast of the art world, but his presence at our awards show brings well-deserved attention to his two important art exhibits which are now touring." Audrey Roberts has long been a champion of the arts. She has been a major contributor to the Nevada Institute for Contemporary Arts, UNLV's Fine Art Gallery, and The Las Vegas Art Museum. "Now more than ever it is time for the arts to flourish," she says of her innovative new awards show, "and this will be unlike anything the public has seen before. This is, after all, ART so the audience can expect many surprises."
In addition to the awards ceremony, the First Annual Fine Art Awards' nominated artists will be creating art in their chosen medium working live outside the Premier Ballroom for the audience to enjoy as they arrive for the ARTV Awards.
"The public rarely gets to see creative artists working, up close and personal," says Ms. Roberts. "They usually only see the finished product hanging in a gallery. We want to give them the bigger 'picture' and a truly unique experience." Ms. Roberts promises there will be many unusual surprises on the red carpet as well.
A special "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be presented posthumously to Anthony Quinn, famous on screen as an Oscar-winning actor, but in private life, an important artist himself. Quinn is a favorite of Las Vegas art collectors. Mr. Quinn's "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be accepted by his widow Katherine Quinn.
For additional information regarding ARTV and the First Annual Fine Art Awards or to purchase tickets to the show please visit the web site at www.artvawards.com. This unique and exciting awards show will be taped for a future televised airing as well.
"We are trying to keep the arts alive and thriving," Ms. Roberts says, "and it is up to all of us to do it."
Known for comedy in his many television and film roles, but serious about art, Cheech Marin will welcome the fifty nominated fine artists from around the country at the awards ceremony. The ARTV honored artists work in a total of thirteen categories including oils, acrylics, watercolor, muralists, glass, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, new movement/media, public art installation, and group project. There will also be an award given to Artist of the Year.
Cheech Marin is one of the nation's foremost collectors of Chicano/Mexican-American art, and his private collection has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the world. His "Chicano Visions: American Painters On The Verge" is now on a major tour of art museums nationally through 2008. A second tour titled "The Chicano Collection" featuring digital reproductions of paintings, has just begun its national tour in Los Angeles.
"We are especially pleased to have Mr. Marin as our host," said Audrey Roberts, creator and executive producer of the show. "Not only is he an enthusiast of the art world, but his presence at our awards show brings well-deserved attention to his two important art exhibits which are now touring." Audrey Roberts has long been a champion of the arts. She has been a major contributor to the Nevada Institute for Contemporary Arts, UNLV's Fine Art Gallery, and The Las Vegas Art Museum. "Now more than ever it is time for the arts to flourish," she says of her innovative new awards show, "and this will be unlike anything the public has seen before. This is, after all, ART so the audience can expect many surprises."
In addition to the awards ceremony, the First Annual Fine Art Awards' nominated artists will be creating art in their chosen medium working live outside the Premier Ballroom for the audience to enjoy as they arrive for the ARTV Awards.
"The public rarely gets to see creative artists working, up close and personal," says Ms. Roberts. "They usually only see the finished product hanging in a gallery. We want to give them the bigger 'picture' and a truly unique experience." Ms. Roberts promises there will be many unusual surprises on the red carpet as well.
A special "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be presented posthumously to Anthony Quinn, famous on screen as an Oscar-winning actor, but in private life, an important artist himself. Quinn is a favorite of Las Vegas art collectors. Mr. Quinn's "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be accepted by his widow Katherine Quinn.
For additional information regarding ARTV and the First Annual Fine Art Awards or to purchase tickets to the show please visit the web site at www.artvawards.com. This unique and exciting awards show will be taped for a future televised airing as well.
"We are trying to keep the arts alive and thriving," Ms. Roberts says, "and it is up to all of us to do it."
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Machete 2 in the Works
Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo are working on the sequel to Machete, 'Machete Kills.' No word on whether the previous actors such as Robert Deniro and Cheech Marin will be in the film.
Stan Sheldon Talks About Working on Up in Smoke
Stan Sheldon is currently playing bass on the Peter Frampton tour. Frampton brought back the original band that played on his hit album, Comes Alive.
However, many of you don't know that Stan played some of the music in Up in Smoke as part of a band which would later be called Ronin. He went by the name Waddy Wachtel.
However, many of you don't know that Stan played some of the music in Up in Smoke as part of a band which would later be called Ronin. He went by the name Waddy Wachtel.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
New York Post Completely Disses Rob!
Ok, so anyone that's watched the new Cheech Marin/Rob Schneider sitcom, Rob!, knows it's horrible. The jokes are very stupid and simple. There are apparently a lot of stupid and simple people in this country and they're watching this piece of garbage.
All the critics, including us, feel the same way. I'd be embarrassed to be an actor on the show.
In a New York Post article today, Phil Mushnick had some funny things to say about the show.
"In just two episodes, CBS has provided conclusive proof that as long as a network keeps scraping at the bottom of that barrel, it’ll come up with something."
and
“Rob!, ostensibly, is about an Anglo-American marrying into a Mexican-American family. But it’s so much less than that."
Rob Schneider used to make the funniest edgiest comedic films and albums. What happened?!?!
All the critics, including us, feel the same way. I'd be embarrassed to be an actor on the show.
In a New York Post article today, Phil Mushnick had some funny things to say about the show.
"In just two episodes, CBS has provided conclusive proof that as long as a network keeps scraping at the bottom of that barrel, it’ll come up with something."
and
“Rob!, ostensibly, is about an Anglo-American marrying into a Mexican-American family. But it’s so much less than that."
Rob Schneider used to make the funniest edgiest comedic films and albums. What happened?!?!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Software Company Creates a Cheech and Chong App which No One will Want and Won't Get Approved
This press release came out today. A mobile software company paid Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong to use their likeness in a mobile phone app.
We see multiple problems with this:
1. No one wants this app because most Cheech and Chong fans are sixty years old and don't have a smart phone.
2. Cheech and Chong had awesome films in the 70s and 80s, but let's face it, they are has-beens.
3. There's no way Apple will approve a drug-related app.
MEDL Reaches a New High in Mobile With Cheech and Chong
The Grammy-Award Winning Counter-Culture Legends Partner With MEDL Mobile to Bring Their Fans the Biggest, Fattest App Ever
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan 24, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- MEDL Mobile, Inc. MEDL, a leader in mobile apps development, announced today that they have partnered with Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong of the hugely successful comedy duo Cheech and Chong to create the first official mobile app based on their comedy and brand. The app will be a "super app" full of smaller apps designed to appeal to their fans, including today's younger generation who have embraced their counter-culture comedy some 40 years following the duo's start in the early '70s. The app is slated for soft launch in early 2012 and full launch on April 20, 2012, or "4/20."
Cheech and Chong are widely known and still celebrated for their 1970s and 1980s cult classic films and stand-up routines largely based on the hippie and free love era and their personal love for cannabis. In 2008 they launched the historic reunion tour entitled "Light up America and Canada" followed up by 2010 & 2011's "Get it Legal Tour" and have confirmed production of a new animated film hopefully to be released in 2012.
"You can't really have much more fun than this. The app is being codenamed 'The Blimp' and it's going to be jam packed with games, how-to's, and tools for fans -- not to mention the world's greatest clock," said Dave Swartz, MEDL Mobile co-founder and chief creative officer. "Given the popularity of Cheech and Chong and the loyalty of their following, I think this should be one of our most widely downloaded apps yet."
About MEDL Mobile
MEDL Mobile Inc., an early leader in the emerging mobile applications software market, is engaged in the monetization of mobile apps through four primary revenue generating platforms: (i) development of customized apps for third parties to monetize their particular intellectual property, persona or brand, (ii) incubation of apps in partnership with third parties and from a library of more than 85,000 original apps concept submissions, (iii) sale of advertising and sponsorship opportunities directly to brands and (iv) acquisition of apps from other developers and use of a proprietary application programming interface, or API, to make Apps recommendations for our user base.
For more information about MEDL Mobile, please visit http://www.medlmobile.com .
About Cheech and Chong
Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong's phenomenal success began on the stand-up comedy circuit which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.
With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985, Cheech and Chong were nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album, Los Cochinos, released in 1973. Big Bambu, their second album, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their stunningly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie, "Up In Smoke," the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.
We see multiple problems with this:
1. No one wants this app because most Cheech and Chong fans are sixty years old and don't have a smart phone.
2. Cheech and Chong had awesome films in the 70s and 80s, but let's face it, they are has-beens.
3. There's no way Apple will approve a drug-related app.
MEDL Reaches a New High in Mobile With Cheech and Chong
The Grammy-Award Winning Counter-Culture Legends Partner With MEDL Mobile to Bring Their Fans the Biggest, Fattest App Ever
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan 24, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- MEDL Mobile, Inc. MEDL, a leader in mobile apps development, announced today that they have partnered with Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong of the hugely successful comedy duo Cheech and Chong to create the first official mobile app based on their comedy and brand. The app will be a "super app" full of smaller apps designed to appeal to their fans, including today's younger generation who have embraced their counter-culture comedy some 40 years following the duo's start in the early '70s. The app is slated for soft launch in early 2012 and full launch on April 20, 2012, or "4/20."
Cheech and Chong are widely known and still celebrated for their 1970s and 1980s cult classic films and stand-up routines largely based on the hippie and free love era and their personal love for cannabis. In 2008 they launched the historic reunion tour entitled "Light up America and Canada" followed up by 2010 & 2011's "Get it Legal Tour" and have confirmed production of a new animated film hopefully to be released in 2012.
"You can't really have much more fun than this. The app is being codenamed 'The Blimp' and it's going to be jam packed with games, how-to's, and tools for fans -- not to mention the world's greatest clock," said Dave Swartz, MEDL Mobile co-founder and chief creative officer. "Given the popularity of Cheech and Chong and the loyalty of their following, I think this should be one of our most widely downloaded apps yet."
About MEDL Mobile
MEDL Mobile Inc., an early leader in the emerging mobile applications software market, is engaged in the monetization of mobile apps through four primary revenue generating platforms: (i) development of customized apps for third parties to monetize their particular intellectual property, persona or brand, (ii) incubation of apps in partnership with third parties and from a library of more than 85,000 original apps concept submissions, (iii) sale of advertising and sponsorship opportunities directly to brands and (iv) acquisition of apps from other developers and use of a proprietary application programming interface, or API, to make Apps recommendations for our user base.
For more information about MEDL Mobile, please visit http://www.medlmobile.com .
About Cheech and Chong
Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong's phenomenal success began on the stand-up comedy circuit which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.
With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985, Cheech and Chong were nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album, Los Cochinos, released in 1973. Big Bambu, their second album, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their stunningly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie, "Up In Smoke," the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Radio Show Goofs on Cheech Marin
On Thursday, Cheech Marin was on the Gordon Keith radio show promoting his awful sitcom, Rob. The hosts got on Cheech's nerves. First, they didn't know that the show had debuted the previous week. Then, they said the show, Lost (which Cheech was on), should have also had Tommy Chong on it. That really pissed Cheech off. The true personality of Richard Marin briefly emerged.
Cheech got very silent because Cheech can't stand Chong. He's only touring with him for the money. Cheech has multiple alimonies and lawyer bills. He is going through a nasty divorce. Plus, there are allegations of spousal and child abuse. The last thing he wanted to hear was that Chong should have been on Lost. Cheech never liked playing second fiddle to Chong.
The last time this radio show interviewed Cheech, he hung up. I guess his publicist forgot about the experience and let Gordon Keith interview him again.
Cheech got very silent because Cheech can't stand Chong. He's only touring with him for the money. Cheech has multiple alimonies and lawyer bills. He is going through a nasty divorce. Plus, there are allegations of spousal and child abuse. The last thing he wanted to hear was that Chong should have been on Lost. Cheech never liked playing second fiddle to Chong.
The last time this radio show interviewed Cheech, he hung up. I guess his publicist forgot about the experience and let Gordon Keith interview him again.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Cheech Marin Voted off Celebrity Cook-Off
Sunday night, Cheech was voted off of the Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off. His porterhouse steak butter just wasn't up to snuff. This was episode 3 of the series. Lou Diamond Philips, Mario Fantone and other celebs still remain.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Cheech and Chong are Coming to Indiana
The Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal tour is coming to Hammond, Indiana.
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at 10AM local time via the ticketmaster link above.
March 17th
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Hammond, IN
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at 10AM local time via the ticketmaster link above.
March 17th
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Hammond, IN
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Rob = Robbed Me of 30 Minutes of My Time
We are huge Rob Schneider fans, but tonight's debut of the Cheech Marin/Rob Schneider show, Rob, was horrendous. Typical stereotypical humor we've heard many times before. It's the worst show since Cheech was on the Golden Girls spinoff, Golden Palace.
However, the actor, Eugenio Derbez, was fantastic.
Critics agree:
Rob: "Pilot" Review
'Rob!': Schneider's sitcom lacks laughs
‘Rob’ed of laughs
However, the actor, Eugenio Derbez, was fantastic.
Critics agree:
Rob: "Pilot" Review
'Rob!': Schneider's sitcom lacks laughs
‘Rob’ed of laughs
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Cheech Marin and Rob Schneider Do Tons of Press
Cheech Marin and Rob Schneider are doing tons of press promoting their new sitcom, Rob. They'll be calling in The Howard Stern Show tomorrow.
Watch the case on The Talk here.
Watch the case on The Talk here.
TV networks continue to create shows destined for cancellation
The Daily Nebraskan has a great article about how networks continually create really crappy shows, one of which is the Rob Schneider/Cheech Marin sitcom, Rob.
Monday, January 09, 2012
More Clips from Rob Schneider's New Sitcom, Rob!
CBS' new sitcom, Rob!, starring Rob Schneider premiere's Thursday.
CBS has posted more commercial.
Cheech and Rob will be on The Talk tomorrow promoting the new show.
CBS has posted more commercial.
Cheech and Rob will be on The Talk tomorrow promoting the new show.
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