Back to the Future!

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the “Back to the Future” trilogy and it was 2015 when Marty came back to Hill Valley to save his kids in “Back to the Future II” – so what has come true from those future predictions and what hasn’t?

TRUE:
- handless and wireless video games
- our obsession with 3D movies and sequels
- handheld tablet computers
- Florida baseball team
- Video conferencing
- wall-mounted widescreen televisions
- watching multiple channels at the same time
- being consumed with personal electronics

Not TRUE (yet):
- The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series (could still happen...I guess)
- Hoverboards (we are getting closer!)
- Female president (could still happen)

Pretty impressive predictions for a movie created 25 years ago!

In other news, I am EXTREMELY BUSY lately! I've been back to work with the best crew in television on the best show currently on the airwaves. It's been a wild ride so far, and we are just getting started.

Between working my current gig and some other gigs recently, I've been really lucky to meet some truly awesome people. Scott and Vicki are just two of those fine folks. Vicki and I actually had a chance to explore the city last night, which was pretty fun! :) We even found this AMAZING Italian restaurant that puts Olive Garden to shame! I'm looking forward to more fun with friends in the near future....with Halloween and my birthday around the corner, it's bound to be exciting :)

More updates to come soon! Stay tuned!

IMDB Profile!

Hey Everybody! Exciting news! I now have an IMDB profile. This may not seem like a big deal to most, but I'm pretty proud of this.

IMDB, for those that don't know, stands for Internet Movie Data Base. It's a website that stores information for every movie and TV show known to mankind. It's a pretty big deal to have an imdb profile, because people see that as 'real experience'. The only way you can get one is if someone official confirms you worked the show, you were in the credits, etc... It's challenging to get ANYTHING on IMDB because the submission process is very long and takes forever. I feel like I have to give up my first born just to have a few credits on my page. BUT! Nonetheless, it is here!

Check it out: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4086884/

Today was one HECK of a day!

A very open transgender...

A sick Asian woman with a mask over her mouth who wouldn't stop sneezing...

A very old man who has a very dirty mind...

A lady who is missing her second A.A. meeting today...

An openly gay college student dressed in hot pink...

A former drill sergeant who still thinks he is on the job...

A lady who loves to cook and brought in homemade cookies to share with all...

and a aspiring film actor.


Here's the magic question: What do all of these people have in common?

Answer: They were all in my most recent community CPR Class at the Red Cross.

It was the Island of Misfit Toys...but the weird thing about it, is that it was one of the most hilarious and fun classes I've ever had. You would never see all these personalities under one roof, but today, we shared a lot of laughs together.

I'm off to go write a movie script....

Magic CPR

Today was a fun day! I had a chance to teach CPR to some of the great folks that work at The Magic Castle. It was a fantastic bunch of people and we all had a great time. They were all nice enough to extend me a welcome to visit the castle! Too cool!

In other news, Elliot and I recently traveled to the mall together. Take a look at a video we shot in the mall's new 'Hurricane Simulator'. (Warning: it's silly)



Also, just to recap: This week, I saw 3 new movies, attended preview night for the next big Broadway musical, directed a FlashMob at Universal, made news in Milwaukee for Milwaukee Girls (again!), taught folks at The Magic Castle some CPR, and did some improv with Wayne Brady. Successful week? I think so.

We are STILL making news!

It's hard to believe, but months after "Us Milwaukee Girls" was first posted on the internet, people are STILL buzzing about my camp's awesome music video!

Take a look at a clip that aired on October 7, 2010 on 'Real Milwaukee'. The show airs every morning on WITI FOX 6.

Special thanks to Katrina Cravy and the staff for giving us the heads up.



In other news, my photography classes have started! It's a more 'advanced' type of class that gives me more info as to the ins and outs of cameras and stuff. I'm really excited :) They are going very well. There was talk about an extra opportunity that we might be able to participate in, which takes place in San Fran early next year.

I am also very excited to report I'll be teaching a CPR Class tomorrow at the Magic Castle! :) More on this later!

Good News, Bad News

Bad News: I got a flat tire this evening right before heading down to Comedy Sportz.

Good News: Comedy Sportz was AMAZING!!! Wayne Brady and Greg Proops were both on the cast this evening, and I GOT TO DO IMPROV WITH THEM! It didn't really hit me until now. I was too caught up in all the excitement earlier (and also thinking about my flat tire). But now that I see the pictures and think back, it was truly incredible.

I got to play a really fun game with the whole cast, in which I was able to sneak some laughs in myself. I even got Wayne Brady to laugh pretty hard at one point when I was being silly :) It was a night I won't soon forget. I even have PICTURES!! Check them out!!!

Ashleigh Love: A Reflection

Exactly one year ago, my life changed forever. The lives of so many others did, as well. My best friend lost his sister, and I lost a good friend. I really can't believe it's been a year. It still seems so surreal. I miss you, Ashleigh. We all do. We will find the cowards that did this to you. Justice will be served. My thoughts and prayers with all of Ashleigh's friends and family today. I wish I could be with you guys...but know that I am there in spirit.

Flash Mob at Universal CityWalk!

Today, I had the chance to serve as Media Director for a Flash Mob held at Universal CityWalk for the American Red Cross. The goal of the Flash Mob was to raise awareness and spread the word about Disaster Preparedness.

Check out the video below! I am very proud of my entire crew for being an INCREDIBLE help!



Also, enjoy these pics below. Some taken by me, and some taken by others :)

Leap of Faith

Hello All!

Last night was a very exciting evening! Jessica and I went to check out the World Premiere of a new musical theater production called 'Leap of Faith'. The plot:

"When his traveling ministry breaks down in a small Kansas town, part-time reverend and full-time con artist (Raul Esparza) quickly pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff is determined to stop Jonas from separating the townspeople from their money, but Jonas’ real challenge arises when he meets a pretty waitress (Shields) and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic to take a real leap of faith."

Basically, it's JUST like the Music Man -- but with a minister instead of a traveling salesman.

That being said, it was FANTASTIC! This show WILL be on Broadway within the next year. I'll bet every penny I have on it. The cast was fantastic, the songs were really catchy, and the tech stuff they pulled off in the show was mind blowing.

The best part of all, is that Jessica and I got to enjoy the show from Box Seats. :) "How much did you pay for those tickets?!", you may ask. Only $20 bucks a piece!

I'll be going back to see it again before it leaves town at the end of October! When it hits Broadway, be SURE to see this musical. It might just be my new favorite.

Updates

Hey Everybody! A few updates lately...

Cooper Class - I recently had a chance to teach a class at Cooper Industries. Normally, unless I'm teaching at the studios, my class locations aren't THAT exciting...but this one brought some flashbacks of growing up. In South Milwaukee, I grew up about 5 blocks from the big Cooper building. Ironically enough, this Cooper building in Van Nuys, CA is about the same distance from my place out here. Crazy irony, eh? The folks were really nice and knew all the guys at the SM office. Small world!!


It's hot! It has been crazy hot again in Southen California. We've been pretty lucky this whole summer, so I suppose I should just shut up and take it :) Rumor has it that after this week, we will be entering our 'Fall' season in California.

Good Movies! There are alot of good new movies that are coming out! I'm REALLY stoked for 'The Social Network' to come out soon, but this past week I saw 'Buried' and 'Catfish'. Both were fantastic! I highly recommend both to anybody! At the theater I saw 'Catfish' at, they even had original artwork from Angela Pierce. (That probably seems like nothing...but you MUST see the movie to understand. Don't let anybody tell you about it before you go!)



Drew Carey - This is a pretty random side note, but holy cow!! Is it just me, or does he look like an ENTIRELY different person!?! Crazy!

Glee Premiere Party!

Tonight was a very exciting evening! I was lucky enough to win tickets to the Season 2 Premiere Party for Glee! Nancy (my friend from Universal Studios) went with me, and we had a great time!

Before the episode aired, we had a chance to eat a TON of food and check out some neat Show Choirs that are in the area. I was seriously impressed by Burbank's Glee Club!

We also had a chance to meet one of the stars of Glee - the Piano Player! :) It was an exciting night of seeing stars and walking the Red Carpet. Can't ask for much more!

We Made News!

Greetings, friends! What an exciting evenign it has been.

For those of you in Milwaukee, hopefully you had a chance to see our story on WISN 12 news this evening. If you missed out, you can see the video by clicking here.

Special thanks to Portia Young for being awesome and creating such a fantastic story! Also, I should throw special shout outs to everyone who has continued to help support our camp since the very beginning. It is because of all of YOU that this camp has grown to new heights!

Tonight was the beginning of Fall Sweeps Week on TV and there is ALOT of great television out there! Some new shows that are very cool, as well as some returning series' that are great to see back on the lineup. I'm currently trying to keep up with the DVR, but I have been impressed with everything I've watched so far.

Tomorrow I'll be going to the World Premiere of Glee! :) I'm looking forward to it! I'm sure there will be updates soon! Stay tuned for more!

'Milwaukee Girls' Party

In celebration of the awesome news story is about to air on WISN 12 News, the campers decided to hold a party so everyone could get together. The campers all go to different schools during the school year, so for some, this was the first time to get together since the camp. Although I couldn't be there, I made sure to send the kids some Hollywood trinkets! Check out some of the fun pictures below. :)






In this picture, the girls were apparently posing for smiles like I do...

New Website and Upcoming News Story!

Hey Everybody!

I've been keeping quite busy lately with a bunch of different projects! Most recently, I've been working a bit with Red Cross. This weekend Jermaine and I were at UCLA doing a Health Fair selling First Aid kits and spreading the word about being prepared. It was a fun time!

Tonight, I am pleased to announce that my website is back! It's new and improved! Check out www.KyleCOlson.com to see the new stuff! It's not complete, but it's much better than my previous sites. I think you'll agree! Special thanks to Anthony for helping me out with it!

Tomorrow (Monday) is an exciting day back in Milwaukee, WI. I wish I could be there! On Channel 12 (WISN/ABC) at 10:00 pm, after the Season Premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars', there will be a news story on about my Summer Entertainment Camp! It will highlight the success of the music video we created called "Milwaukee Girls". I can't wait to see it! Portia Young says its going to be an awesome story, and I'm sure that is an understatement!

Until then, I'm off! It's been a long weekend! Time to relax :)

Conan's celebrating my birthday!

Conan O'Brien's new show on TBS debuts on my birthday - November 8th! Fingers crossed, I might get lucky and receive some tickets to be in his inaugural audience!!

His site even has a countdown ticker until his show premieres (and until my birthday...hehe) :)

Go Cubs Go!

I have a fun story for everyone today :)

When I first came out to California, one of the first industry related things I got to do was check out some tapings of 'According to Jim'. I had some friends that got me VIP reserved seats every week of the last season, and needless to say, it was a blast.

On one of the last episodes, Jim Belushi came out to the audience before the show started and had us participate in a fun project. We all had the opportunity to sing the chorus to the Chicago Cubs theme song! I know, I know...it's the Cubs...but hey, it was a cool experience. They expected the song would start playing before every game during the 2010 season (but that the record would be released sometime before then).

Tonight, as I was browsing YouTube, I actually ran into the song! You can check it out below! See if you can hear my voice! ;)

September 11th

Can you believe it's been 9 years since 9/11/01? I can't. It seems like it was just yesterday. I remember every detail in such vivid color.

I thought I'd share one of my favorite songs that was released after 9/11 with you guys. I hope you enjoy it.

Sad News

Sad News, Blogger Friends :(

I received word the other day that Comedy Sportz LA might be shutting down. It could happen as early as October.

Apparently, with the rough economy and stiff competition, Comedy Sportz has not been able to stay on top like in years past. I've been to many different comedy and improv spots in Los Angeles, and I can honestly say, without hesitation, that Comedy Sportz is the best of the best. They have the greatest staff and a fantastic facility, and it would be a shame for them to go away.

They are starting a campaign called 'The Last Laugh'. Everyone is encouraged to come out and see an Comedy Sportz show. With a little luck, they'll get enough response and support to say in business through the end of this year -- and possibly even longer. If anybody wants to fly out and see a show with me, let me know :) Or feel free to send me $20 and I'll be sure to fill your seat with pride. :)

My heart and support goes out to all my friends (many of which are originally from Milwaukee!) that are going through tough times at Comedy Sportz.

Here's hoping that October won't be Comedy Sportz LA's last laugh...

3 Years (and counting!)

It's hard to believe, but 3 years ago, I moved out here to California from my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's been one heck of a ride so far, but during these three years, I've had some incredible experiences. I've also been blessed to meet some amazing people. The time has flown by so quickly, and I am looking forward to even more good times in the near future.

A special thanks to all my friends and family for their overwhelming support. I would not have stayed on this journey for three years and counting had it not been for all of you.

Every day I am getting closer and closer to reaching my goals. I cannot believe how far I've come in such a short amount of time.

Here's to continuing the journey for years to come! Thanks for sticking with me.

20th Century Fox at the Bowl

Last night, Jessica and I traveled to the Hollywood Bowl to see "20th Century Fox's Music of the Movies". It was a nice show! Certainly not John Williams, but a good time, nonetheless.

Highlights of the evening included hearing scores from 'Edward Scissorhands', 'Star Wars', 'The Sound of Music', 'Ice Age', and 'Avatar'. Sadly, no 'Titanic' music was played :(

Here's some pictures and video, as usual...