I would kill for Haemish to cover this event, but should I go?

[schild]

**MEDIA ALERT**

GET ALL THE ACCESS YOU WANT!
Celebrities and Hollywood Insiders Celebrate Gaming Elite at Access E3 2006
Featuring performances by top DJ’s Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte
Samantha Ronson, Kid Millionaire, Z-Trip and BT

WHAT:   Access E3 2006, the must-attend event surrounding the Electronics Entertainment Expo, fuses the “who’s who” of the entertainment world with key players in the video gaming industry.  Sponsored by Best Buy, EA, Activision, BPM Magazine, Video Game Television Management and Lucas Arts, this year’s event will prove to be bigger, better and more exciting than the last. 

WHEN:
WHERE:

WHO:   Invited celebrities include:  Paris and Nicky Hilton, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Jessica Biel, Ashlee Simpson, Adrian Grenier, Nick Lachey, Hilary Duff, Pharrell Williams, Shannon Elizabeth, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, Vin Diesel, Shane West and many more. 


LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2006 — Access E3 2006 will take over Hollywood on Wednesday, May 10th as it brings together celebrities from the film, television, music and sports worlds to celebrate the video game industry. 

Access E3 will be a stunning mix of electronic entertainment, music and celebrities.   Held at the world famous House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, the party will be the event of the year as Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the video game industry and key players in the entertainment business; artists, performers and executives rub elbows at this exclusive, invite-only event.

Best Buy, a leading retailer of electronic entertainment, will be working with Video Game Television Management and BPM Magazine to create the biggest party of the E3 experience. With performances by top DJs including Z-Trip, BT, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Samantha Ronson and Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire, Access E3 2006 will be the place where Hollywood’s hottest celebrities and leading entertainment media come to see the latest in electronic entertainment.  Last year the red carpet was walked by celebrities including Johnny Knoxville, Jack Osbourne, Jesse Metcalfe and Nicole Richie and was covered by Entertainment Tonight, Us Weekly, SpikeTV and the TV Guide Channel.

“We are very excited to be working with Best Buy again and to take this party to the next level,” said Stephen Royes, President of Video Game Television Management. “Access E3 is celebrating the collaboration of Hollywood and video games, and where best to do that than the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. “Access E3 is an opportunity to express our passion for playing video games and to celebrate the great  things going on in gaming at Best Buy.” said Jill Hamburger, vice president of video games at Best Buy. “Gaming is a big part of the overall entertainment experience today and this party is proof of that.”


VIDEO GAME TELEVISION MANAGEMENT
Video Game Television Management (VGTVM) is an independent production company focused on creating content and events for the video game industry and for companies targeting video game enthusiasts.  With a successful track record and established relationships at major publishing companies, VGTVM builds video game properties that help advertisers reach the elusive young male demographic. VGTVM has launched THE ULTIMATE GAMER on SPIKETV in collaboration with the show producers and developed comprehensive brand integration for clients including BEST BUY and MICROSOFT.  As video games reach into mainstream youth culture, VGTVM is an innovative leader connecting companies with the future of entertainment.

BEST BUY Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY - News) is an innovative Fortune 100 growth company that continually strives to create superior customer experiences. Through more than 780 retail stores across the United States and in Canada, our employees connect customers with technology and entertainment products and services that make life easier and more fun. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services. A Minneapolis-based company, our operations include: Best Buy, Future Shop, Geek Squad and Magnolia Audio Video. We support our communities through employee volunteerism and grants from The Best Buy Children's Foundation.

BPM MAGAZINE
BPM's original editorial blend spans the ever changing world of the trendsetting consumer. BPM incorporates fresh coverage on indie/electronic music, fashion, art, nightlife, DJ culture, new technology and gaming. BPM is always steps ahead of the mainstream delivering content that is not only relevant but also essential for today's influencer.  As the world of independent music and DJ culture progresses and matures, BPM leads the way with a sophisticated design oriented street aesthetic and core editorial tailored to the metropolitan trendsetter.  While remaining true to its founding elements BPM continues to grow and evolve, showcasing emerging trends in metropolitan culture.  BPM is published by Overamerica Media Group and is THE choice for the fashion conscious, music-loving tastemakers who influence the masses. More information can be found at www.overamerica.com.

ALL PRESS MUST BE ACCREDITED TO COVER AT THE EVENT
Press Check-In to begin @ 8:30pm 
Celebrity Arrivals start @ 9pm
Celebrity Gaming Challenge @ 10pm

Vin Diesel!

[WayAbvPar]

WHO:   Invited celebrities include:  Paris and Nicky Hilton, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Jessica Biel, Ashlee Simpson, Adrian Grenier, Nick Lachey, Hilary Duff, Pharrell Williams, Shannon Elizabeth, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, Vin Diesel, Shane West and many more.

I have only heard of like half of those people. And they were only invited; no one says they are actually gonna be there.

Last year the red carpet was walked by celebrities including Johnny Knoxville, Jack Osbourne, Jesse Metcalfe and Nicole Richie

Wow! A virtual Who's Nobody of celebrities. A washed up MTV hack, 2 kids who are only famous because their famous parents fucked them up so spectacularly, and some douchebag I have never even heard of.

I wish I could be there with a video camera just to mock these people to their faces. If Haemish wants to fly out and cover it, I am in for $100 to help cover expenses. But I want a phone call from the red carpet for my money!

[schild]

I dunno, swag might be good. And I've never been to the House of Blues.

[stray]

WHO:   Invited celebrities include:  Paris and Nicky Hilton, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Jessica Biel, Ashlee Simpson, Adrian Grenier, Nick Lachey, Hilary Duff, Pharrell Williams, Shannon Elizabeth, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, Vin Diesel, Shane West and many more.

I have only heard of like half of those people. And they were only invited; no one says they are actually gonna be there.

3 super hotties (Alba/Beil/Elizabeth)

Adrian Grenier, Jerry Ferrara = 2 guys from "Entourage"

Jeremy Piven = Of PCU fame....And the guy from Entourage who makes it at least halfway decent

Pharrell Williams = N.E.R.D., if that rings a bell(?).

Nick Lachey = The guy was married to

Ashlee Simpson's sister

Paris and Nicky Hilton, Nicole Richie, Hilary Duff = There's a 50% chance to witness a catfight here. Other than that: Meh

Vin Diesel!

[edit] More than likely Deisel, and the NERD and Entourage guys will show up. The only female who might attend is Ashlee Simpson.

[Yoru]

If you think I'm driving on the Sunset Strip, you're nuts. If you want to go to that, we'll pay a Russian $30 for a taxi ride.

[Stormwaltz]

I'd go in hopes of seeing Jeremy Piven. I still hold a small, lonely candle in hopes of seeing Cupid on DVD.

TEN YEARS, MAN! TEN!

[Murgos]

I'd go in hopes of seeing Jeremy Piven. I still hold a small, lonely candle in hopes of seeing Cupid on DVD.

TEN YEARS, MAN! TEN!

I'm drawing a complete... BLANK.

[stray]

In a thread with Jessica Alba and Jessica Beil mentioned, I'm not about to harp on about....Jeremy Piven.

But are you telling me that you've never seen PCU? That movie is in constant replay on Comedy Central.

How about Very bad Things (He's the one who killed the whore)?

[schild]

Dude, that was a line from Gross Pointe Blank. Everyone knows who Jeremy Piven is. :)

[stray]

Dude, that was a line from Gross Pointe Blank. Everyone knows who Jeremy Piven is. :)

Ughh...Forgot 'bout that 

[Yegolev]

I dunno, swag might be good. And I've never been to the House of Blues.

They have a good something or other (kinda like katsu-don with andouille sausage) in a huge bowl with a fresh habanero in the middle.  The waitress told me to not let my fork touch the habanero, but of course I had to eat some of it.  It was fucking spicy.  I was crying.  It was totally awesome.

I like N.E.R.D.

[stray]

Growing up with Thai chili peppers has given me the ability to eat habaneros raw.

[Evangolis]

We of course hold our manhoods cheap, that we have not so destroyed our sense of taste.

Meanwhile, I suspect that capturing the full pathos of this event would require a video camera, but somebody ought to go with an eye to savaging the jackals, if only for the amusement of we lucky few, here in our own little England.

[stray]

At the very least, it's a *chance* to get Vin Diesel's thoughts on 4q.cc

[Yegolev]

Ask him why he wasn't in XXX: State of the Union.

[bhodi]

Demand the final 2 movies in the riddick trilogy!

[HaemishM]

I think the only thing I'd be likely to get out of that event is free cocaine and a venereal disease.

[Shockeye]

Needs more Busey.

[Samwise]

GIS result for "busey":

[Soukyan]

I think the only thing I'd be likely to get out of that event is free cocaine and a venereal disease.

Then it's a no brainer. See you there!

[Strazos]

I'd pay Haemish another $100 to go and do a detailed write up.

Another $30 if he does an audiolog of the whole thing.

I'm not sure what would crack me up more: Haemish describing this abomination of a "video game *event*", or his accent. 

[Azazel]

Does Haemish actually have a Scottish brogue? Because, you know, he might have come to the US as a child, or have been born there. Does Schild speak with a German accent?

And yes, Schild. You should go. Free loot. The chance to oil up Vinnie's biceps and ask if he's seen barrnes chat recently. Ask him what he thinks of Chuck Norris.

And if you're really lucky, free Hepatitis and/or Chlymidia.(sp)

[Strazos]

No, Haemish speaks with a decent southern accent - it's extremely noticable, but I don't have a problem understanding what he says.

A southern draw just makes me laugh, and I don't know why.

[HaemishM]

Does Haemish actually have a Scottish brogue?

I voice all the characters in The Stalin Monologues. Although I do exaggerate the accent in this thing, it's still me. I do a few different accents in some later episodes that aren't online yet.

And yes, I'd probably savage this thing if I was able to go, after I woke up from the brain embolism it would likely cause. Or after I got out of jail for beating the event organizers with a giant rubber dildo.

[schild]

Due to the outstanding amount of responses for this event, we are unable to accommodate every RSVP.  The previous email sent out regarding this event was NOT an official invitation, but a request for submissions.  After reviewing the feedback emails, we will reply with a confirmation email if your submission has been accepted.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, DO NOT show up….you WILL NOT get in.

Ooooooooooooooooooh. They're popular.
 

[Yoru]

It's an excuse for hairy, troll-like EA execs to grab at plasticene-sculpted celebrity asses. The media's just there to legitimize it.

They don't want too many media inside. That might get in the way of the assgrabbery.