Monthly Archives: January 2009

Picture Ricardo Montalban: A Buzz Pirates Celebrity Profile

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KAHN!!!! and “De Plane, De Plane!”… Ricardo Montalban stands out as an actor more known for 2 phrases said by other characters but associated with him. Best known for his roll as Mr. Roarke in TV’s “Fantasy Island,” Montalban died Wednesday morning at his home at the age of 88. The Mexican-American actor was well known for his distinctive name, accent and charm. We’ll forgive the ridiculous fake chest he wore as the title character in Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn

Birthday: November 25, 1920

Family: Wife – Georgiana Young (died November 13, 2007), 4 children

Career Highlights:

  • In 1970, he founded the non-profit organization “Nosotros” to help pave the way for people Spanish-speaking origin in the motion picture and television industry.”
  • Played Mr. Roarke in TV’s Fantasy Island
  • Played Kahn in TV’s Star Trek and movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn

Awards: Emmy – How the West Was Won (1978)

Selected Filmograhy:

  • The Ant Bully (2006)
  • Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
  • Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
  • That’s Entertainment! III (1994)
  • Land of Grace (1993)
  • Marian Apparitions of the 20th Century (1991)
  • Savage Hunter (1991)
  • The Naked Gun – From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
  • Cannonball Run II (1984)
  • Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan (1982)
  • Mission to Glory (1980)
  • Fantasy Island (1977)
  • The Padre on Horseback (1977)
  • Return to Fantasy Island (1977)
  • Joe Panther (1976)
  • The Train Robbers (1973)
  • Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
  • Fireball Forward (1972)
  • Escape From the Planet of the Apes (1971)
  • Ride to Glory (1971)
  • The La Spina Dorsale del Diavola (1971)
  • Black Water Gold (1970)
  • Walls of Fire (1970)
  • Sweet Charity (1969)
  • Blue (1968)
  • Sol Madrid (1968)
  • The Iron Cowboy (1968)
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass (1966)
  • Madame X (1966)
  • The Money Trap (1966)
  • The Singing Nun (1966)
  • Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
  • Pirate Warrior (1964)
  • Love Is a Ball (1963)
  • Adventures of a Young Man (1962)
  • The Reluctant Saint (1962)
  • Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960)

New American Idol Judge Kara Dioguardi Debuts

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The world’s most popular talent show had its season premiere last night. The biggest news was the debut of Kara Dioguardi, American Idol’s newest judge. Whether she is there to keep Paula in check or simply to inject some extra sassiness remains to be seen. We’ll also see how she deals with Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell. She’s pretty, talented and can be a little mean… which is perfect for the opening rounds when the judges squash the dreams of many diluted contestants. If you so last night’s season premiere you saw her show some claws while almost getting into a catfight with a bikini clad contestant.

According to her official American Idol bio:

One of the industry’s most sought after songwriters and producers, Kara GioGuardi’s songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. They have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, and many more.

Over the last four years, she has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. Kara co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists.

“We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.”

“We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers.”

Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Programming of FOX, added, “With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more ‘girl power’ on the show.”


Douche of the Day : Pilot Marcus Schrenker of Heritage Wealth Management

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So, what happens when you and your company are about to be sued ala Marcus Schrenker of Heritage Wealth Management? Well, you get into your plane, fly from Indiana to Florida, report that your windshield has imploded, set the plane on Autopilot and parachute to safety in an obvious attempt to fake your own death. For Marcus Schrenker this was the most sensible solution.

After the plane crash, police said the plane’s wreckage showed no signs of the emergency reported by Marcus Schrenker, 38. A man using his Schrenker’s Indiana driver’s license checked into an Alabama motel after telling police he’d been in a canoe accident, then went MIA before authorities could talk to him him.

The single-engine Piper Malibu crashed Sunday night in a swampy area of Santa Rosa County in north Florida. It had left Anderson, Ind., en route to the Florida Panhandle city of Destin. The plane crashed within 50 to 75 yards of houses, according to Scott Haines, a spokesman for the county sheriff’s department.  That part of the story is not funny at all. Regardless…

Smile Marcus Schrenker, you are Buzz Pirates Douche of the Day

Pantless Skier Dangles in Vail (In More Ways Then One)

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Vail, Colorado, the epicenter of rich person skiing in America… just became home to the funniest skiing accident ever! Somehow a man became tangled up, partially fell out of the chair lift, got one of his skis caught, and was left dangling and PANTLESS for 15 minutes before being rescued. Scary… yes? Funny… hell yeah! Imagine seeing something like that? Its so ridiculous it wouldn’t be funny if it was made up.

Smoking Gun posted the photos… which are truly hysterical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESPN New Year’s Eve Las Vegas Daredevil Jumps

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In case you missed it, ESPN had a New Year’s Eve Jumptastic with current Evel Knievels doing their best to amaze in Las Vegas.

First, Robbie Maddison attempted to jump onto the Arc de Triomphe in front of Paris Las Vegas and then descend a 40 feet drop off back down to ground level.

Robbie Maddison’s Successful Jump

Next, Rhys Millen attempted to do a back flip  with a truck. He made the flip successfully, but botched part of the landing.

Rhys Millen’s almost successful truck flip