Since its opening in 2001, The Hollywood & Highland Center has been one of the most popular filming locations in Hollywood. The famous retail center – also home to the Kodak Theatre – has hosted a laundry list of film shoots over the years. But the bar now has been raised, after the filming of an episode of FOX’s unscripted series MOBBED, hosted by Howie Mandel. nnThe series puts a hidden-camera spin on the “flash mob” concept, with Mandel and thousands of strangers helping a special guest plan an extraordinary surprise for a friend, family member, loved one or co-worker. The most recent episode of MOBBED, which aired on Wednesday, Nov. 23 on FOX, drew a 4 rating in the 18-49 share, with 4.7 million viewers.nnThe 11/23 episode of MOBBED filmed at the Hollywood & Highland Center for an entire week. Filming at the venue was arranged through the Real to Reel Location Agency of Van Nuys, CA. Real to Reel is the longtime film agent of the Hollywood & Highland Center, which has been owned by CIM Group since 2004. nnThe MOBBED shoot is but one of many that serves to underscore CIM’s ongoing commitment to filming at the Hollywood & Highland Center. With a location set in the heart of Hollywood, CIM understands the importance of remaining a film-friendly location. nnWith hoards of active visitors walking through the center day and night, it took a collective effort by several parties to successfully coordinate the hundreds of dancers, performers and crew members involved in the production of MOBBED. nn”Working with the Hollywood & Highland Center as well as with the Real to Reel Location Agency was a pleasure. Real to Reel’s expertise and experience with TV production greatly added to our ability to get the most out of our shooting at this location,” said Matthew Laviano, COO, The Angel City Factory, one of the producers of MOBBED. nnSince 2007, CIM Group has worked with Real to Reel Location Agency to help manage and coordinate high-end film shoots at the center. Real to Reel’s professional management and experience proved to be vital during the filming of MOBBED, one of the largest film shoots at the Hollywood & Highland Center to date.nnGary Onyshko, CEO of the Real to Reel Location Agency, said, “With its unique and iconic facility, the Hollywood & Highland Center is constantly working on hosting special events. But filming movies and TV shows is an entirely different universe from producing special events. We are fortunate to have represented the Hollywood & Highland complex for a little over four years now, and are glad to have helped manage MOBBED at this exciting venue.” nn
nFor more information about MOBBED, please visit www.fox.com/mobbed. Become a fan of the series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MobbedonFOX, follow the series on Twitter @mobbedonFOX and join the discussion at #Mobbed.nnFor more information about the Hollywood & Highland Center, please visit: www.hollywoodandhighland.com.nnFor more information about the Real to Reel Location Agency, please visit: www.rtrlocations.com.Media Contact for Real to Reel: Dan Harary The Asbury PR Agency Beverly Hills, CA 310-859-1831 Contact Dan via email
Historic “Off The Record” Interview Archive Now Posting Rare Exclusive Audio Recordings With Rock Stars Free on YouTube
For the first time ever, the “Off The Record” Interview Archive has been posting free on YouTube, rare, historic and exclusive interviews with legendary rock musicians including Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Fogerty, Brian May, Robert Plant, Tom Petty, and many others. These long-lost audio interviews, which have been culled over the course of three decades, present insights from many legendary artists. So far, there are more than 25 interviews publicly available, with dozens more to come. Unique gems amongst these audio interviews include George Harrison describing Abbey Road, track by track; Billy Preston on being asked to join The Beatles; and Tom Petty, talking about reuniting with The Heartbreakers. The “Off The Record” Interview Archive includes priceless audio gems, offering listeners a chance to “fan-up” to their favorite stars. Other available interviews from the archive include such icons as: Ian Anderson, Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne, Bill Bruford, Eric Clapton, David Crosby, John Fogerty, Dave Grohl, Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, John Lennon, Brian May, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney, Jim Morrison, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Carlos Santana, Bob Weir, and many more. https://youtu.be/mVPaY2J1XMI?si=hlhndC-Y1xME_kcp Paul McCartney talks about his 2005 album, Chaos And Creation In The Backyard and talks about his music including the 2002 album, The Naked Ride in this full and exclusive interview from The Off The Record Rock Star Interview Archive. Video Source: YouTube For more information about the “Off The Record” Archive, including details as to how to license this material, contact Jonathan... Read More