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Prince backs as one of the most under rated guitarists ever
Prince can play like 8-10 instruments and sing just about any type of music and do it convincingly so he delivered Funk Blowout at Paisley Park Studio Concert with 2,000 people lined up around an out-of-the-way block in suburban Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The summit: visually impressive and narratively focused with a deadline
By Jenny Alvarez
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A thrilling documentary directed by Nick Ryan and written by Mark Monroe comes with K2, commonly known as Savage Mountain, is an extension of the northwestern Himalayan Mountain range and is located in the remote region between Pakistan and China. With an unprecedented fatality rate of one in four climbers, it has rightfully earned the title of the second most murderous mountain. But with any high risk sport comes the love of the challenge, and in August 2008 22 climbers from several international expeditions converged on High Camp of K2, the last stop before the summit. Forty-eight hours later, 11 had been killed or simply vanished into thin air. Like a horror movie come to life, it was as if the mountain began stealing lives, one climber at a time. The Summit is a seamless pastiche of the climbers’ firsthand footage, after-the-fact interviews and reenactments. This was not just a tragedy for one group of climbers, it was members of several groups who were all climbing simultaneously and with each other’s help and it focuses on the mystery behind one extraordinary man, Ger McDonnell, who was left behind in the death zone as his best friend searched in vain to find him, rescuing several others. As the legend surrounding McDonnell and the ten others grows, fearless new climbers are drawn to test themselves against the deadliest mountain on Earth.
The Summit, entered a mental “death zone” long before they ever set foot on the mountain especially when the team gunned for the summit, knowing they wouldn’t have enough daylight to make it back down to the closest camp.
David Letterman is more successful than ever
David Letterman’s Late Show contract extended through 2015. Letterman’s 66 years old has been hosting the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS since 1993. Over the years, the man has had trouble competing with Jay Leno, often losing to NBC’s late night host. Certainly good news for Letterman’s fans whose every evening program has been successful in recent years.
Madonna: A self portrait during her first years before a future pop star
Galatview staff
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Despite of Madonna was in her twenties or early thirties when she was raped at knifepoint, in her apartment three times during her first year in New York. Even though the mother-of- four still walks a bit on the wild side with her music and fashion, she explained it was much easier when she was in her 20’s to keep up that person.
Rap stars are not the same than Wrapers
The record labels fabricate these “rap stars” and groups, and all their songs are professionally written by someone else so Usher, Mark Wahlberg, Run-D.M.C. and more slapped with Copyright Infringement Lawsuit.
Sweet news for Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has joined Neill Blomkamp’s latest futuristic fable, “Chappie,” the actor said. He would make a decision about whether or not to return to Broadway in the musical “Houdini” in the next month so we hope this great actor achieves all his goals very soon!
Knott's Scary Farm will be your best nightmare
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
Special Coverage for GalaTView.com
For all my readers I’m not a big fan of horror and haunted attractions, but I have to say, that with the exception of only one other haunt, I would say that Knott’s was my favorite thus far. When I knew that I was going to cover Knott’s Scary Farm I noticed the monsters not trying as hard as other haunted attractions. Even some of the new mazes this year are usually the most popular, you will be part of the long queue lines but this is not a real issue if you are really interested in each attraction and most of them are worth it.
Some highlights
The Trick or Treat maze, where you can really trick or treat and the fog machines working overtime near the entrances, making for easy scares but lot more monsters too and they were enthusiastic. I usually get a little disappointed that the monsters seem to lose that toward the end of the night and the lack of lighting for some areas of the park.
I also have to remark El Dia De Los Muertos some monsters do not hide, but stand there waiting for people in plain sight. Towards the end, it gets a little better with the Aztec-type skeletons coming at you this was really wonderful and people with Hispanic heritage will appreciate a small tribute to this attraction. I liked how detailed some of their costumes were and make up as well. Thankfully the employees and guides would shine their flashlights and kindness and help all Media team navigate thru.
Finally, I loved the fact that most of the actors still haunt in that area even though its deserted makes it even creepier so becomes this place in a magical experience for some prices may vary but you can get good deals on Knott’s Web site. Enjoy your creepy trip!
Alec Baldwin now considered a TV star, not a movie star
God Hollywood would back “certain broadcaster’s” film’s, if this will probably be loaded to the gill’s but Alec Baldwin can receive only a limited budget because he’s now considered a TV star, not a movie star.
Hollywood magician and actor John Calvert has died, aged 102
What an amazing performer he must have been Magician and actor John Calvert who dies at 102 and was still performing at that age. He was very inspirational and he was also known for creating the illusion of sawing off the head of a spectator using a giant buzz saw.
Knott’s Scary Farm is back with tons of fun and scares
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
Special Coverage for GalaTView.com
Knott’s Scary Farm pulls back the curtain on wall to wall terror this Halloween season from September 26 until November 2, 2013. Event hours are 7pm – 1am; Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-2am.
Since 1973 Knott’s Scary Farm has been the benchmark by which all Halloween events are judged. What started as a handful of monsters and sparse decorations has grown to be the largest, most creative and most attended Halloween attraction in the United States.
12 mazes and haunted attractions has six live shows, and four endless scare zones.
These are all the New Mazes:
Trapped: The New Experiment*
Making its debut in 2012. Trapped: The New Experiment returns bigger and more intense than its predecessor. Trapped will offer a longer running time, more challenging puzzles, more mind-bending contraptions, and more in-your-face scares.
Black Magic
The veil between the living and the dead is severed when Houdini’s ghost materializes during a séance and ushers a host of demonic illusions to play tricks on anyone who intrudes on his theatre. Will you be part of the disappearing act?
Forevermore
The twisted mind of Edgar Allen Poe comes alive as the “Forevermore Killer” works his way through one haunting tale after another. All the victims unwittingly find themselves a part of “The Raven,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” The Masque of Red Death” among other horrific stories. Guests will want to catch up on their reading to stay a chapter ahead of their demise.
The Gunslinger’s Grave
Return to the Old West and walk in the bloody footsteps of a betrayed and left for dead gunslinger on his path to retribution against a corrupt township. This journey back in time takes guests on a trail of terror through abandoned gold mines, a treacherous corral, a seedy saloon and a final showdown at town hall.
Mirror, Mirror
Enter a world where madness is just a looking glass away. What is real and what is an illusion? A cursed mirror absorbs everyone into a mechanical wasteland of despair. Hideous creatures of beauty and horror stalk the mirror world, hoping to draw another victim into a nightmarish labyrinth.
Dominion of the Damned
The Blood Queen’s reign has ended, but the seductive vampires continue to lure unsuspecting guests into this gothic lair of terror. Ancient vampire lore decrees there shall always be one to rule the damned… Long live the King!
Returning Mazes
Pinocchio Unstrung
Years have passed since the blue fairy denied him his final wish, but Pinocchio has returned with an army of murderous marionettes intent on killing his former masters. The purpose of his killing spree – human flesh to cover his twisted wooden body.
Delirium
In the deep recesses of the mind, on the clouded brink of insanity, lies the hellish wasteland of delirium; a place so gruesome that your imagination fails to comprehend the horrors. Illusion and paranoia are your only anchors to reality.
Trick or Treat
Trick or treat, which will it be? Step forward and ring the witch’s doorbell. Oh, she is home, but where? You are not quite sure. Don’t be afraid, her minions will guide you. I am sure that the tales of the many Hallows Eve victims are just that. You can come away with a treat, but is it worth it?
Endgames: Warriors of the Apocalypse
The world as we know it has ended. The survivors in this barren desert have scavenged to rebuild society. The rich and the powerful have turned all others into slaves for sport. Enter the post apocalyptic arena where gladiators are forced to battle to their deaths for entertainment.
Uncle Willy’s Slaughterhouse
Folks near and far come a-runnin’ for Farmer Willy’s world famous BBQ! Guests are welcome to venture through the Slaughterhouse where Uncle Willy will feed them full of BBQ, slather them with special sauce, tenderize them with his chainsaw and grind them into a tasty treat. Bone appetite!
The Witch’s Keep
Many years ago, The Green Witch uncovered a wicked source of power in the depths of the Calico Mine, and now she’s hell-bent on using this mysterious energy to capture and corrupt all who dare enter. Could this be the origin of her wretched Tricksters?
Scare Zones
New for 2013, those brave enough to shake off the fear in “Fiesta De Los Muertos” will encounter the grim fusion of dance music, colorful costumes, and larger than life stilt walkers. This scare zone is the ultimate late night celebration of Dia de los Muertos.
“Necropolis,” a vampire world of flesh and machine, of gears and steam offers a journey through the streets of a steam punk influenced city of the dead where blood is power.
There is no place quite like “Ghost Town,” home to a whole cast of night stalkers including the notorious Sliders who lurk in every fog-filled corner. Guests attempt to navigate the winding streets that may just lead to the graveyard!
Knott’s Boardwalk is taken over by “CarnEVIL,” where the freak show is the main event and clowns crave your undying attention.
Shows
A trip to Knott’s Scary Farm would not be complete without the shows and you will have many choices.
A Knott’s Scary Farm legend returns to the Ghoul Time Theatre – Elvira, Mistress of the Dark – stars in her all-new stage show: ELVIRA’S SINEMA SÉANCE. Elvira is back in all her ghoulish glory bringing her own brand of sexy sass and comedy to a fast-paced, multi-media extravaganza featuring the unique hip-hop/freestyle dance team The Academy of Villains direct from America’s Got Talent. Appearing live 9/26 – 10/31.
Mystery Lodge will be the site of the new show, “Possessed” where guests experience a new kind of terror as ghosts of the past are released and possession is their goal. “Possessed” is filled with evil spirits and ghastly special effects that will bring a new dimension to your nightmares.
At Necropolis Theatre guests can watch the ghoulishly great performance of Street Drum Corps “Blood Drums” show. This high energy drumming quartet is known for their unique blend of amazing percussion skills.
In Knott’s historic Bird Cage Theatre, “Carny Trash” offers up Aye Jaye, a sideshow comedian and magician with impeccable comedic timing who is a master of the unexpected. The Gypsy Camp will present “Cursed” featuring the magical and hypnotic powers of the beautiful belly dancers.
