Christian confirmed as John Connor in Terminator 4

First, he played Jesus Christ the Savior. Now he's John Connor the Savior! Producers have confirmed that Christian Bale will play John Connor in the newest installment of the Terminator movie series. Two thumbs up to the casting of Bale as Connor, but there's no John Connor like Edward Furlong's young scrapper. Read the T4 producer interview, here.

Best Police Chase EVER

It's been two years and I'm still fondly reminiscing about this one.


SIGNONSANDIEGO NEWS SERVICES

11:40 a.m. April 5, 2005

ROSEMEAD – A man erratically driving a white car – with what looked like a purple cape billowing from the driver's side window – led authorities on a freeway chase in the San Gabriel Valley that ended in Dana Point on Tuesday.

The chase reportedly began on the San Bernardino Freeway, also known as Interstate 10, eventually leading to the San Gabriel Freeway and onto southbound Interstate 5.

The man was seen partially outside the moving vehicle. At various times, the driver reportedly had taken both hands off the steering wheel. He waved and blew kisses at helicopters circling above. The chase began after police were sent this morning to an El Monte home to investigate a disturbance call.

The chase ended when the man left the highway and began driving on surface streets in the San Juan Capistrano area on southbound Camino Capistrano. The suspect pulled into a parking lot in Dana Point and was taken into custody without incident.

[When they say "without incident," they mean that the driver was doused in pepper spray, shot with bean bags, and then tackled into submission by the cops. He was then dragged off to a hospital for detox and observation.

Driver, San Taing, made an otherwise boring day in 2005 a very exciting one. It should be noted that even in a drug-induced state while driving with his feet, he drove better than 99% of Californians. And keep in mind that 100 MPH is like standing still in California.]

See the exhilarating video of the caped crusader, here.

Best Holiday Gifts of 2007

Ajumma says if you're not getting these hot gifts from your friends, they obviously don't like you that much.

5. Got a scrape? Mend yourself with Bacon & Eggs Bandages.


4. Stay dry with this chicken head shower cap.


3. Son of Jango! Plug in this Boba Fett flash drive.


2. Cozy up this holiday with Twitch, the Road Kill Teddy.


1. Be the envy of all your friends with this Korean Boiled Pig's Feet phone charm!

Christian Bale Movie Marathon & Appearance

The Aero Theater in Santa Monica will be hosting a Christian Bale movie marathon and personal appearance on Saturday, December 8. Tickets are only $20.00 and it includes an all you can eat buffet. Christian Bale and an all you can eat buffet? That is my idea of heaven! As of yesterday, tickets were not sold out!

LAWeekly.com

“Bale-head Marathon”
Aero Theater
Sat. December 8, 6:30 pm

Actor Christian Bale appears in-person for a program of his work. First, Bale’s a wounded Civil War vet in James Mangold’s remake of 3:10 to Yuma (2007). Next, he’s one of six Bob Dylans in Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There (2007). Then, he reinvents the caped crusader in Batman Begins (2005, Christopher Nolan). And lastly, Bale brings yuppie to a new kind of trickle-down disturbing with the adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho (2000, Mary Harron). Also included: discussion with Bale, all-evening buffet and special Christian Bale memorabilia. Newsies t-shirts, I know it.

1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, (323) 466-3456

Ricky Rocks Madison Square

Ricky Martin closed out his Black White Tour in NYC, this month, at Madison Square Garden. The Puerto Rican dynamo shimmied and shook for 2 hours in front of a full capacity crowd. Fresh from a double win at this year's Latin Grammy Awards, Ricky's now in Europe recording music with Italian singer, Eros Ramazzotti.

Vinyl Mania

Designer toys is a term used to describe toys and other collectibles that are produced in limited edition (as few as 50 or as many as 2000 pieces) and created by artists and designers. Creators of designer toys usually have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration or self-described low- brow art. Designer toys first appeared in the 1990s and are a flourishing industry. Meet some of the crew:

Topo Joe

Chihoohoo & Chip
Funky Monkey

Yeti

Sifu

Bastardino

Bloody Pink Gloomy Bear

Latte
and the Moofia
Colorblok

Bossy Bear (aka Ajumma)
To Do List: 1. Do What I Want 2. Take Me Where I Want to Go 3. HURRY UP!

Naal

Affonso (This rhino's all about retribution.)

Candace (Temper to match her mass. Rampages poachers.)

Tiny Delights: Wind Up Japanese Cuisine

Tell me someone out there is creating wind up boba drinks. I'll take one in Thai Tea, Matcha, and Taro, please!

Here Comes Deebo.

Ice Cube's 1995 character comedy "Friday" has too many funny and ridiculously honest moments to list. Here Craig, Smokey, and Red are hanging out as the neighborhood bully comes to call.

Indiana Jones & the Curse of the Crystal Skull

I still can't pronounce the title, but here are some teaser posters for the new Indiana Jones film!

Her Face Should Make Anyone Quit the Habit

It's a miracle that Lauren Bacall is even alive, since her career has been as a living smoke stack. Here is the 84 year old actress rambling down a NYC street, this past week. Her face and neck are melting, and it's likely due to her years of tobacco use. We all know companies send celebrities free gifts. Do these freebies include cigarettes? I'm sure Marlboro puts together a nifty gift basket. Here's what Lauren used to look like:

I can see why Golden Age of Hollywood stars smoked, but with today's findings on the cancerous effects of tobacco and its ties to strokes and heart disease, why do young people even start?