Jack Wagner birdies 18 to win celeb tourney Jul 17, 2006
Anderson was paired with Cheech Marin and Kevin Nealon, who hit left into the gallery on the par-3 17th that borders Lake Tahoe on the right side of the fairway where dozens of boats were anchored ... 50 -5-(-8)-(-4)---17 Mike Eruzione, $1,788 -4-(-8)-(-10)---22 Brandi Chastain, $1,713 -9-(-12)-(-2)---23 Trent Green, $1,638 -6-(-8)-(-11)---25 Todd Heap, $1,563 -10-(-6)-(-14)---30 a-Stone Phillips -7-(-13)-(-11)---31 a-Ming Tsai -16-(-10)-(-6)---32 a-Cheech Marin -13-(-18)-(-8)---39 Anthony... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Actor Wagner Wins Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney Jul 17, 2006
Anderson was paired with Cheech Marin and Kevin Nealon, who hit left into the gallery on the par-3 17th that borders Lake Tahoe on the right side of the fairway where dozens of boats were anchored. "Throw it on the green when it hits you!" Anderson yelled to the crowd. (CBS2.com, CA)
Barkley-Webber bet highlights celebrity golf event Jul 15, 2006
Settle was paired John OHurley and Cheech Marin but said the comedians didnt rib him about it. But afterward, OHurley called the shot a flaming whoopsie. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports Television Jul 15, 2006
The quarterback of the Super Bowl champion Steelers, along with celebs such as actor Cheech Marin and The Bold and the Beautiful star Jack Wagner, will play in the American Century Championship celebrity golf event. The competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev. (USA Today -- Sports)
This one could set golf back 100 years Jul 15, 2006
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. The battle is on again at this weekend's Celebrity Golf Championship to determine the worst golfer in the field of 81 sports and entertainment persons competing at Lake Tahoe, Nev. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Professor's works to be shown in Bay Area over summer Jul 15, 2006
He will have a video installation shown at San Francisco s de Young Museum from July 22 to October 22 as part of Chicano Now: American Expressions-Chicano Encounters, a traveling multimedia exhibition inspired by actor Cheech Marin ... Vazquez said he first met Cheech Marin after the actor/comedian inquired in the Bay Area s Latino community about finding a local who was willing to help him promote an exhibit of Chicano arts. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Who is worst? Webber, Barkley make wager Jul 14, 2006
SI.com - Golf - Who is the worst. Webber, Barkley make bet - Thursday July 13, 2006 10:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
'South Park' Scientology spoof put back in play Jul 13, 2006
" Sounds like someone forgot to file some paperwork. Birthdays: Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp (71), actor Patrick Stewart (66), actor Robert Forster (65), actor Harrison Ford (64), singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn of the Byrds (64), actor-comedian Cheech Marin (60), actress Daphne Maxwell Reid (58), actress Didi Conn (55), singer Louise Mandrell (52), director Cameron Crowe (49), bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent (44), actor Michael Jace (41), country singer Neil Thrasher (41), singer Gerald... (San Jose Mercury News)
Sean Lennon's 2nd Album Is Due Out In September Jul 13, 2006
Friendly Fire' is an experiment to see what it might be like to do music more publicly again. " Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, produced a short film for each of the album's tracks, directed by Michele Civetta and featuring appearances by Lindsay Lohan, Bijou Phillips, Asia Argento, Devon Aoki, Carrie Fisher, Jordana Brewster and others. Lennon plays various characters in the film - about betrayal and the failure of love - including a red-coated swordsman and a skate-rental worker.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Emmys Get Lost in Nominations Jul 13, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006. Bound and gagged at the Emmys ABC's "Lost," which won for best drama at last year's Emmys, was essentially shut out in this year's nominations. (Herald-Tribune)
Sing Out, Louise Jul 13, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006. Are you looking for something different to do this weekend. (Herald-Tribune)
The daily dish ... Jul 9, 2006
Actor-comedian Cheech Marin is 60. Actor-director Cameron Crowe is 49. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Through Chong's case, 'a/k/a' examines the drug war Jun 28, 2006
In his movies and stand-up routines with Cheech Marin , Chong gave us the archetypal stoner. So prison time for helping other people get stoned has a robust irony. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Team Cowboys gets best finish Jun 27, 2006
" A week earlier, he couldn't see through the smoke as J.J. Yeley's car had spun out in front of him. This time Schrader caused the smoke himself. Replays showed he wasn't touched before spinning out. As the car backed up, he was hit hard by Marlin and then Hubert. None of three was hurt. The new NASCAR: NASCAR officials take pride in the expanding popularity of the sport -- and proudly boast of the upscale fan demographics. Second place finisher Newman could be the poster boy for that effort.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Motor sports beat: Infineon's fans can go high-tech Jun 23, 2006
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The last rewind Jun 21, 2006
As of last Tuesday, film favorites like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Clear and Present Danger" co-mingled on the "for-sale" shelves with lesser known flicks like "Born in East L.A., With Cheech Marin" and "Olive Juice," a comedy about love in a pet shop, with special appearances by A.J. McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys. Popular VHS rentals like "Shakespeare in Love," "Ghostbusters" and "Mean Girls" and most of the children's films still remain available for rental. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Cars leads box office again Jun 19, 2006
A cast of celebrities lend their voices to the animated "Cars," including Cheech Marin and George Carlin. Disney Walt Co. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
'Cars' the hottest summer movie on four wheels Jun 15, 2006
" The credits also include Larry the Cable Guy, a blue collar comedian and the voice of Mater, a rusty old tow truck with a huge hillbilly heart, as well as George Carlin, whose role as the hippie van named Filmore - who makes his own organic gasoline - is perfectly cast. This colorful story takes place mostly in a little town called Radiator Springs, which was once a bustling little town just off Route 66. Sure enough, the cars welcome the new superhighway in hopes that it will generate more... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
'Cars' Cruises Jun 14, 2006
Throw in some one-liners and sight gags and some additional townies, which include Cheech Marin as a Low-Rider named "Ramone;" a doped-out hippie Volkswagen, "Filmore," played by George Carlin; and an overexcited Italian import, "Luigi," played perfectly by Tony Shalhoub, and you've got your film. Other guest appearances include Bob Costas and Darrell Waltrip. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Cars Cast Speaks Jun 13, 2006
The extensive supporting voice cast includes Richard Petty, Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, Cheech Marin, George Carlin and Katherine Helmond as well as vocal cameos by racing legends Mario Andretti, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Darrell Waltrip and Michael Shumacher ... Today we have video interviews with Pixar top man and Cars director John Lasseter, comedy great Cheech Marin and John Ratzenberger, who holds the distinction of contributing his vocal stylings to each and every Pixar film to date. (IGN FilmForce)
Walt Disney's `Cars' Packs Horsepower, Star Power: Rick Warner Jun 12, 2006
There he meets a host of offbeat characters, including judge Doc Hudson (Newman, as a 1951 Hudson Hornet), motel owner Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt, 2002 Porsche 911), body-shop artist Ramone (Cheech Marin, 1959 Chevy Impala lowrider), tire-store proprietor Luigi (Tony Shalhoub, 1959 Fiat 500) and hippie Fillmore (George Carlin, 1960 Volkswagen bus). Chuck Berry. (Bloomberg)
Creativity in high gear Jun 11, 2006
Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub ... Cast Cheech Marin, "Larry the Cable Guy", Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson, Paul Newman. (Contra Costa Times -- Entertainment)
Review by Reg Seeton Jun 11, 2006
Director: John Lasseter Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Richard Petty, George Carlin, Cheech Marin. " > Lighting McQueen, a top racing car that lives to win, gets sidetracked in a sleepy small town and learns that life isn't all about who crosses the finishing line first. Disney sure thinks so, though... expect this to make the usual $300 million. Search: :: 6/9/2006 :: CARS (Disney/Pixar)Review by Reg SeetonDirecting: AWriting: APerformances: AVisual Appeal: A+Overall: AHave you... (ugo.com)
'Cars' is in driver's seat Jun 10, 2006
Tony Shalhoub and Cheech Marin imbue Luigi and Ramone (respectively) with juicy ethnicity. Even as that constant ranter Chick Hicks, Michael Keaton reminds us of his full-throttle commitment as an actor. (TMCnet)
Cars (3 stars out of 5) Jun 10, 2006
George Carlin is a hippy VW microbus, Cheech Marin a low-riding Chevy, and they have virtually nothing funny to say or do, despite on-the-nose casting. That leaves Larry the Cable Guy to carry the comedy, making double-entendres about his "left lug nuts," and the like. (Orlando Sentinel)
More of this story Jun 10, 2006
Cars is voiced by Owen Wilson, George Carlin, Paul Dooley, Cheech Marin, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub and Paul Newman ... They are the main instigators in what will be Lightning s inevitable transformation, but they also have a little help from Ramone, a 1959 Impala low-rider (voiced by Cheech Marin); his wife Flo, a finned 1950s show car (voiced by Jenifer Lewis) who runs the V8 Diner (really a filling station); and an adorable buck-toothed hayseed wrecker cleverly named... (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
'Cars' hits a few bumps but still hums with smarts and heart Jun 9, 2006
There's a hippie burn out VW bus (George Carlin) and a drill-sergeant Jeep (Paul Dooley), a Hispanic low rider (Cheech Marin) and a home-girl show car (Jenifer Lewis), a pair of nattery, Ferrari-obsessed Italian jobs (Tony Shalhoub and Guido Quaroni). There's also the film's love interest, a light-blue Porsche Carrera named Sally whom actress Bonnie Hunt keeps just this side of cutesy-poo. (Boston Globe)
Snazzy 'Cars' Jun 9, 2006
Sentenced to fixing the road before he can leave for a big race in California, McQueen meets the locals, including lunk-headed but lovable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy, who almost steals the movie), wise and wary Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), idealistic town attorney Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt), a hippie van (George Carlin) and a low-rider (Cheech Marin) ... Cast: Voices of Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cheech high on Broadway dreams Jun 9, 2006
But Cheech Marin isn't your average finger-wagging dad. As part of the comedy duo Cheech and Chong (with Edmonton-born Tommy Chong), he lit up the 1970s and 1980s with a satire of the stoner lifestyle that people took for real. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
'Cars' Will Take You Straight to the Dump Jun 9, 2006
You've got Italian tire shopkeepers (Tony Shalhoub and Guido Quaroni) who speak in thick accents and go on and on about their love for Ferraris; Ramone (Cheech Marin), a ghetto-fab Latino lowrider; and Flo (Jenifer Lewis), the loud black female who owns a gas station. As if to offset any accusations of prejudice, McQueen's sidekick is a Caucasian stereotype, namely a slack-jawed, buck-toothed yokel tow truck called Mater. (FOX23.com, OK)
Cars simply a gas Jun 9, 2006
He also grudgingly befriends a gaggle of locals, including a tow truck named Mater (yokel comic Larry The Cable Guy), a hippie minibus (George Carlin), a low-rider (Cheech Marin), a Jeep named Sarge (Paul Dooley) and Italian sports cars Luigi and Guido (Tony Shalhoub and Guido Quaroni). The middle is a whole other film, a gearing-down in which McQueen goes native (a scene where he and Mater go "tractor tipping" is a scream), and a love letter to '50s American greasy-spoon car culture. (London Free Press)
more » Jun 9, 2006
George Carlin is the hippy VW Miocrobus, Cheech Marin is the low-riding Chevy, and they have virtually nothing funny to say or do, despite o-the-nose casting. That leaves Larry the Cable Guy to carry the comedy, making double-entendres about his "left lug nuts," and the like. (CTNow.com)
These Cars run on puns Jun 9, 2006
Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin and George Carlin ... So instead of picking such flash-in-the-oil-pan actors as Ashton Kutcher and Jessica Alba, he chooses Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy and Cheech Marin, each considerably older than the target demographic ... And Cheech Marin's low-rider Ramone is the best of a slew of rubber-burning secondary characters, who also include the voices of George Carlin as a laid-back hippie VW van, Michael Keaton as a... (Toronto Star)
* Pixar revs its engine with `Cars' Jun 9, 2006
Starring: Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson), Bonnie Hunt (Sally Carrera), Larry The Cable Guy (Mater), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Guido Quaroni (Guido) ... A hydraulics-happy lowrider, voiced by Cheech Marin, wants to customize every vehicle he meets. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Paul Kalina, reviewer Jun 8, 2006
Paul Newman, Richard Petty, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Dan Whitney, John Ratzenberger, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, George Carlin ... 5 stars 2006 Paul Newman, Richard Petty, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Dan Whitney, John Ratzenberger, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, George Carlin. (The Age)
Life in the fast lane Jun 8, 2006
" Petty and the rest of the Cars cast Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, John Ratzenberger, Cheech Marin, Larry the Cable Guy joined Lasseter and the Pixar crew at Lowe's Motor Speedway May 26 for the film's red-carpet premiere. "No matter how big we are, we are still not in the mainstream," Petty says. "On the other hand, (the entertainment industry looks at) how many fans we have, and they say it is a niche market, and let's go for it. Everybody is trying to make something out of it. (USA Today -- Life)
Warm-hearted 'Cars' keeps Pixar on right track Jun 7, 2006
A hydraulics-happy lowrider, voiced by Cheech Marin, wants to customize every vehicle he meets ... VOICE CAST: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Keaton, Cheech Marin, George Carlin. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Movies 'Cars' rolls along like an animated 'Doc Hollywood' Jun 7, 2006
But more offensive than that are the stereotypes the supporting cast supplies: Carlin as a hippie Volkswagen bus who makes organic fuel; Cheech Marin as a low-rider named Ramone who offers elaborate paint jobs. Larry the Cable Guy provides the voice of (what else. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Darrell Waltrip as Darrell Cartrip (voice) Jun 7, 2006
Cars Reviewed by: Blake Wright Rating: 8 out of 10 Movie Details. Summary: Pixar's stunningly beautiful "Cars" shows off the latest in the company's ever-expanding expertise in the realm of digital animation. (Comingsoon.net)
Porsche Goes Hollywood in New Disney-Pixar Movie CARS Jun 6, 2006
The all-star vocal cast includes free-wheeling performances by Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and Larry the Cable Guy, along with Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis, Darrell Waltrip, racing legend Richard Petty, Jenifer Lewis and Jeremy Piven. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama, and amazing new technical feats, CARS races into theaters on June 9th. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Exclusive Video Feature: Cars Jun 1, 2006
In addition to Wilson, Hunt, Newman and Larry, the movie's all-star voice cast also includes Cheech Marin, George Carlin, Richard Petty, Michael Keaton, Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger, Michael Wallis, Paul Dooley and Jenifer Lewis. Disney/Pixar. (IGN FilmForce)
Cheech dumps Chong Jun 1, 2006
Rumors about an on-screen reunion of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are "reefer madness", says Marin ... Cheech Marin, half of the Cheech & Chong comedy duo that embodied 1970s and '80s marijuana humour, says there won't be any future joint efforts with his ex-partner, Tommy Chong ... Rumors about an on-screen reunion of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are "reefer madness", says Marin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
People: Brits vote Oasis album 'Definitely Maybe' best ever Jun 1, 2006
Those rumors about an on-screen reunion of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. Reefer madness, Marin says. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Activists Deeply Rooted In Support Of Urban Garden Jun 1, 2006
Other celebrities who have lent their support to the effort include actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Ed Harris, Mariel Hemingway, Rosanna Arquette, Martin Sheen, Christine Lahti and Cheech Marin, and rockers Anthony Keidis and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Morello of Audio Slave, and Michelle Shocked. The urban garden tended by some 360 farmers was created after the 1992 riots, when the city leased it to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Mobile women have higher text drive Jun 1, 2006
Cheech Marin, half of the famous Cheech duo, says there won't be any future joint efforts. BBC's accidental "guest expert" Guy Goma says he is still looking for work and hopes to return to the small screen. (The Age)
Exclusive Images: Cars : Fresh pics from Pixar's latest CG-anim... May 25, 2006
In addition to Wilson, Hunt, Newman and Larry, the movie's all-star voice cast also includes Cheech Marin, George Carlin, Richard Petty, Michael Keaton, Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger, Michael Wallis, Paul Dooley and Jenifer Lewis. Click the pics below for more. (IGN FilmForce)
Summer sizzles May 22, 2006
Paul Newman, Cheech Marin, Bonnie Hunt and others provide voices. Opens June 9. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Down a slippery slope May 19, 2006
Gasoline price anxiety may not get much relief from this comedy, but gassed voices include star driver Paul Newman, also Owen Wilson, Cheech Marin, George Carlin, Bonnie Hunt and Michael Keaton. (The really bold might want to prep with the bachelor pad Mack Truck playset for bachelors 4 and up, inspired by hero Lightning McQueen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Today's best bets May 16, 2006
Cheech Marin's film "The Chicano Collection" is a documentary highlighting Chicano artists ... When: 6 p.m. screening, 7 p.m. question-and-answer session with Cheech Marin, 7:30 p.m. reception. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Below the fold May 8, 2006
Comic actor Cheech Marin has a serious side as a collector of Chicano art. An exhibit of limited-edition prints of original work from his collection is on display now through July 9 at La Raza Galeria Posada, 1421 R St. in downtown Sacramento. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Scarface Casts Voice Actors May 8, 2006
James Woods (Casino) Robert Davi (Die Hard) Michael Rapaport (Beautiful Girls, The War at Home) Rapper/actor Ice T (Law : Special Victims Unit) Oliver Platt (The Ice Harvest) Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire) Miguel Sandoval (Jurassic Park, Medium) Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) Willa Holland (The O.C.) Roma Maffia (Nip/Tuck) Robert LaSardo (Nip/Tuck) Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives) NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Cheech Marin (From Dusk 'Til Dawn) Ricky Gervais (The Office) Michael York (Austin Powers... (IGN Xbox)
Summer Movies Apr 30, 2006
Voice talent also includes Cheech Marin, George Carlin, Michael Keaton, Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger, Michael Wallis, Paul Dooley and Jenifer Lewis. Buzz: Written and directed by John Lasseter, who created "Toy Story" and nurtured Pixar's unprecedented. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Run! Run! Run! Apr 22, 2006
Voices by Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, George Carlin and Richard Petty. Superman Returns (not yet rated): After mysteriously disappearing for years, the Man of Steel returns to Earth for another adventure, but life isn't like it was before. (The Daily Reflector)
South Park Censored by Comedy Central Apr 15, 2006
The series has had such guest voices as Michael Buffer, Jennifer Aniston, Cheech Marin and George Clooney. Additional Sources: BBC, E Online, Associated Press. (Deadbolt)
Potty-mouth comics on their worst behavior at 826 Valencia kids' writing program benefit Apr 4, 2006
Madrigal, a local guy who's going on tour with Cheech Marin this spring, riffed on his position as a Latino comic who's half white and doesn't speak Spanish to great effect. He also thanked the audience for letting Latinos take over half the country. (San Francisco Chronicle)
He Keeps the Eastside Rock Scene Rolling Feb 19, 2006
On the show, he has interviewed actors Cheech Marin and Danny Trejo, comedian George Lopez, boxer Mia St. John, old-school L.A. radio personality Huggy Boy and, during his first run for L.A. mayor in 2001, Antonio Villaraigosa. "For a simple man like myself to meet people of this caliber it makes me feel fortunate," Duran said. (LA Times, CA -- California)
A 'Swingers' reunion? It's so money Feb 16, 2006
Last year's festival reunited Cheech Marin and former film partner Tommy Chong, who appeared together for the first time in 20 years. The 2005 event also saw "Doonesbury" cartoonist Garry Trudeau receive the festival's Freedom of Speech Award while prone on a stretcher after he broke his collarbone while skiing. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Music world salutes 'Sweet Baby James' Feb 10, 2006
Longtime friend Cheech Marin found other inspiration in Taylor's music. He says, "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight is the greatest pick-up line of all time."MusiCares, a charitable entity of the Recording Academy, helps musicians in need and has already directed $2 million to hurricane victims in the Gulf Coast. (USA Today -- Music)
Fox411: James Taylor Honored at Pre-Grammy Fund-Raiser Feb 7, 2006
Comedians Cheech Marin and Kevin Nealon each did some jokes, although Marin s assertion that "JT hasn t had a hit single in 71 years" maybe was not what Taylor wanted to hear in his honor. Nealon made no jokes about the revelation yesterday that he d been named as a victim in the government s indictment of screwy private eye Anthony Pellicano. (Fox News -- Headlines)
Disney, Pixar Revving Up for 'Cars' Jan 25, 2006
Other freewheeling performances come from NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Cheech Marin, among other fuel-injected stars, including Bob Costas as Bob Cutlass. John Lasseter, who shared in an Academy Award as a co-writer of "Toy Story," is helming the new movie, after serving as director, screenwriter and executive producer on several Disney/Pixar projects. (ABC News - Entertainment)
Goldie Hawn to be Honored With AFI Star Award at U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Jan 10, 2006
To track stocks Register. Tribute to James Burrows, World Premiere of Damon Wayan's 'Behind the Smile' Announced as Part of the 12th Annual HBO-Sponsored Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)