Remembering the Movie Poster Art of Robert Tanenbaum

Remembering the Movie Poster Art of Robert Tanenbaum

Saturday, August 17, 2024 / No Comments

Robert Tanenbaum might not be a household name but you will definitely connect his work to the movie and TV classics of the 80's and 90's like:

1. Steven Spielberg's Jaws
2. The Color of Money with a young Tom Cruise
3. The killer canine from Cujo
4. And the hilarious Meet the Fockers starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller

And the list goes on and on with many memorable classics from more than 200 illustrations which also spanned into sports (Nolan Ryan, Larry Bird, & Dale Earnhardt to name a few) to advertising (Toyota, Levi's, & Hallmark to name a few) to contemporary art.

When I came across Robert Tanenbaum's work, I was never aware of his work before and surprisingly also learned he was a fellow San Fernando Valley resident living and working in Tarzana where his home had a detached art studio. So this is another testament to the great and talented residents that work and live in the SFV.

Now you have the opportunity to view his movie poster art work in a newly released hardcover book that is 208 pages, features over 200 illustrations that have never been seen before in its original state, and is also signed by the artist himself. Robert tells hilarious, honest, and compelling anecdotes about the extensive creative process and you will be blown away by the range of styles he mastered in his illustrious career for the silver screen.

You can learn more about the book and Robert at https://www.tanenbaummovieposterbook.com/ as well as purchase movie posters at http://www.tanenbaumart.com/. 

St. John Eudes Parish Invites Community to Annual Memorial Day Multicultural Carnival

St. John Eudes Parish Invites Community to Annual Memorial Day Multicultural Carnival

Saturday, May 18, 2024 / No Comments

[Note: this is a press release to support a local community event.]

 

St. John Eudes Parish Invites Community to Annual Memorial Day Multicultural Carnival
- Enjoy Cultural Entertainment All Weekend, Food, Games, Rides and More -

Chatsworth, CA, April 24, 2024 — St. John Eudes parish located at 9901 Mason Avenue in Chatsworth presents its annual summer carnival featuring multicultural performances, carnival rides, games for prizes and a variety of ethnic food from American to Filipino and Hispanic. Carnival hours are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 24; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 25; and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. 

For information and sponsorship, go to https://www.sjeparish.net/summercarnival.

A cultural mass and celebration will be held on Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. At the big tent on stage, featured entertainment throughout the weekend include Aztec Indian Dance Group, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, Cleary Irish Dance Group, Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries, DJ Ceasar Flores, Green Central Station Band, Grupo Folklorico, Hollywood Princess Parties, Malaya Filipino Dance Arts, Melodia Versatil Salsa/Cumbia Band, Rosas Del Valle Ballet Folklorico, Sampul Dance Academy, Soul Mates Band and West Valley Dance Academy. 

About St. John Eudes Parish and School

St. John Eudes Parish was founded on May 1963, by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to serve the needs of the growing Roman Catholic community in the northwest San Fernando Valley. St. John Eudes School opened the following year with the Sisters of the Pious Schools and serves families with students in grades TK to 8 th grade. St. John Eudes warmly welcomes the community and visitors to the holy Catholic mass, community events and celebrations supported by our many ministries. Daily mass offered Monday through Friday at 8:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Thurs. Spanish), Saturday at 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 1 p.m. (Spanish) and 5 p.m. For more information, visit sjeparish.net or call (818) 341-3680.

Celebrity Ranch Bus Tour Rescheduled for Saturday May 5th at 1 PM

Celebrity Ranch Bus Tour Rescheduled for Saturday May 5th at 1 PM

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 / No Comments

This event was originally scheduled for March 10th but cancelled due to heavy rains. This tour is back on schedule for May 5th. 

Take a journey on a bus tour of the Old Hollywood Celebrity Ranches of Chatsworth / Northridge on March 10 at 10 AM (SOLD OUT) or 1 PM to benefit the "Friends of Oakridge" restoration of the Jack Oakie House in Northridge. 

The 1 PM slot has many seats available with tickets for purchase at the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-hollywood-celebrity-ranch-bus-tour-of-chatsworth-northridge-area-1pm-tickets-43080170951

Answers to many of your questions can be found below: 

• Date/Time: Saturday May 5th, 2018, 10:00 AM (sold out) & 1:00 PM
• Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
• Tour includes: 
• Hear Linda Montana, daughter of Montie Montana,  speak near her family’s stable
• Step inside Richard Arlen’s home, star of the first Oscar winning film, designed by Paul R. Williams
• Tour the Oakridge Estate grounds, former home of Barbara Stanwyck and Jack Oakie
• Navigated and visual aid bus tour of Lucille Ball, Roy Rogers, Robert Taylor, and many other former ranch homes in the Chatsworth / Northridge area
• ONE – TIME EVENT with limited seating in an air-conditioned 15 passenger van
• All proceeds donated to the “Friends of Oakridge” for restoration of Jack Oakie house (18650 Devonshire St)
• Cost: $40 + $2.63 fee, ticket purchase available through Eventbrite.com
• Meet and end  at Valley Relics, 21630 Marilla St Chatsworth

Old Hollywood Celebrity Ranch Bus Tour of Chatsworth / Northridge Area....1 PM Available

Old Hollywood Celebrity Ranch Bus Tour of Chatsworth / Northridge Area....1 PM Available

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / 1 Comment

Take a journey on a bus tour of the Old Hollywood Celebrity Ranches of Chatsworth / Northridge on March 10 at 10 AM or 1 PM to benefit the "Friends of Oakridge" restoration of the Jack Oakie House in Northridge. 

The 10 AM slot is almost sold out with 1 ticket left at the time of this writing with ticket for purchase at the following link: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-hollywood-celebrity-ranch-bus-tour-of-chatsworth-northridge-area-10am-tickets-42606626567

However, the 1 PM slot has many seats available with tickets for purchase at the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-hollywood-celebrity-ranch-bus-tour-of-chatsworth-northridge-area-1pm-tickets-43080170951

Answers to many of your questions can be found below: 

• Date/Time: Saturday March 10, 2018, 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
• Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
• Tour includes: 
• Hear Linda Montana, daughter of Montie Montana,  speak near her family’s stable
• Step inside Richard Arlen’s home, star of the first Oscar winning film, designed by Paul R. Williams
• Tour the Oakridge Estate grounds, former home of Barbara Stanwyck and Jack Oakie
• Navigated and visual aid bus tour of Lucille Ball, Roy Rogers, Robert Taylor, and many other former ranch homes in the Chatsworth / Northridge area
• ONE – TIME EVENT with limited seating in an air-conditioned 15 passenger van
• All proceeds donated to the “Friends of Oakridge” for restoration of Jack Oakie house (18650 Devonshire St)
• Cost: $40 + $2.63 fee, ticket purchase will be available on Sunday February 25th at 5:00 PM PST through Eventbrite.com
• Meet and end  at Valley Relics, 21630 Marilla St Chatsworth

Celeb R.E Everybody Loves Ray Romano Lists Woodland Hills Gated Home at a Loss

Celeb R.E Everybody Loves Ray Romano Lists Woodland Hills Gated Home at a Loss

Friday, April 15, 2016 / 3 Comments

Image courtesy Teles Properties/Romano pic courtesy Wikipedia/SAMHSA

Everybody Loves Raymond star, Ray Romano has quietly listed his Woodland Hills gated home for $975,000 on March 2, 2016. The use of this home is not known but must be for family or an investment property as Romano lives in Encino and Malibu discussed below. At the time of writing this post, this home went into a pending status about 6 days later after being listed. 

The home measures 4 Beds/3 Baths on 2,682 sqft on a total lot size of 21,778 sqft built in 1997. The listing description states: 

Fantastic single story located in the Gated Community of Penfield Estates. Open floor plan leads to a spectacular almost 22,000 Sq Ft lot with a beautiful pool, waterfall, Spa, Fire Pit and Pergola. Built-in BBQ area and covered patio perfect for entertaining. Cooks kitchen is open to family room with fireplace. Area is a convenient location to the new Village on Topanga Cyn, which is home to many restaurants and stores. Close proximity to the Orange Line Station, freeways and Pierce College.

Romano purchased this home at the height of the housing bubble on Mary 24, 2005 for $1.1 million which if sold at the asking price translates into $120,500 loss not including expenses. But that's like pocket change for Romano who has a net worth north of $130 million.

Image courtesy Bing Maps

In addition to the Woodland Hills home, Romano's main home is located in Encino (shown above) which was purchased on November 5, 1999 which was probably a land or tear down purchase as a new home was built in 2002. 

Image courtesy Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

In addition to the main Encino home, Romano owned another smaller Encino home (shown above) that must have been an investment that was purchased for $655,000 on October 20, 2009 and sold a year later for $990,000 on July 2, 2010 translating into $335K gain less than a years time. 

Image courtesy Bing Maps

And when Romano needs to get out of the suburbs, he hides at his Malibu Broad Beach home (shown above) that was purchased on February 12, 2004 for $8,395,000. 

You can view more SFV Celeb R.E. here. 

Karate Kid's Empty Field in Reseda to be Developed into 16 SFH's

Karate Kid's Empty Field in Reseda to be Developed into 16 SFH's

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 / 2 Comments

Image courtesy Bing Maps

Image courtesy Google Maps

Remember that time in Karate Kid when "Daniel-son" played by Ralph Macchio was at the high school Halloween dance and to get revenge on the bully kids led by "Johnny Lawrence," "Daniel-son" quietly placed a garden hose above Lawrence's head while he was sitting on the toilet getting him soaking wet when he cranked the faucet on. Afterwards, "Daniel-son" ran as fast as he could back home towards an empty field where he was about one step from scaling the fence to the South Seas apartment to make it home. At that point, Lawrence and his cronies caught up with "Daniel-son" and beat the crap out of him before "Mr.Miyagi" saved the day and then proceeded to beat the crap out of Lawrence and his gang. 

Well, that location which has long remained an empty field since at least the making of this movie back in 1984 will soon be developed.  I am actually quite late on this story as a public hearing was held back on September 15, 2015 to build 16 single family home with a minimum of 2 covered parking spaces (see below). I am assuming this project will be fully approved but as of today, I have not seen any development activity. 

The project will take place at 19141 - 19215 Saticoy Street and 19140 - 19200 Lull Street in beautiful Reseda. The property is broken down into 6 parcels which consist of:

1. 19215 Saticoy St; 22,643 sqft vacant lot owned by Bagstad Group One LP based in Seal Beach. 
2. No Address (Parcel ID# 2104012026): 21,673 sqft vacant lot owned by WH Saticoy 16 LLC which acquired the property on December 26, 2014 for $1,680,000 from the Jakobovits Living Trust and Grossman Living Trust which also includes parcels #3 - #6 (more on the buying and selling parties below).  
3. 19201 Saticoy St: 21,652 sqft vacant lot owned and acquired by the same entity as in #2. 
4. 19155 Saticoy St: 21,662 sqft vacant lot owned and acquired by the same entity as in #2. 
5. 19149 Saticoy St: 21,663 sqft vacant lot owned and acquired by the same entity as in #2.
6. 19141 Saticoy St: 21,667 sqft vacant lot owned and acquired by the same entity as in #2.

The LLC links back to Williams Homes based in Santa Clarita. Another surprise during my research is that the previous owners of this land were the Harry Grossman and Jakobovits Trust who also owned that other massive open land on Winnetka and Parthenia that was sold to and is currently being developed by.....wait for it....Williams Homes that was discussed on this blog. 

On a historical note, it looks like there was at least one home on this propertywhere parcels #4, 5, and 6 are located. Dont know the history here but the property remained until 2005. Parcels #1, #2, and #3 appeared to always be empty.

And on a related note, the South Seas Apartments sold last year for $4,250,000 on June 5, 2015 which was also discussed on this blog. Lastly, you can read about the filming locations for this awesome movie here.

And the actual movie clip from that location:

You can view more SFV Architecture and R.E. here. 

Karate Kid Empty Field

Another Mixed-Use Project Planned for Warner Center Behind Fry's Electronic's

Another Mixed-Use Project Planned for Warner Center Behind Fry's Electronic's

Saturday, March 26, 2016 / No Comments

Image courtesy Bing Maps

Image courtesy Google Maps

The always first to know folks at Urbanize.LA first blogged about this project on January 13, 2016 which calls for the construction of a five-story, 328,000 sqft building containing about 275 residential units in the first phase. The second phase would consist of a 12-story, 180 ft tower with 80,000 sqft of commerical space. Also included are 480 parking spaces with 401 spaces for residents and 79 spaces for office tenants. This project will be located at 6041 - 6045 Variel Ave just behind Fry's Electronics and the Panavision Offices near Oxnard St. 

This project was initially presented to the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council back on January 7, 2016 with plans for filing to the City's Planning department in February. I have not seen or heard anything since so I am assuming that this project is too going through iterations. One thing to keep in mind is that this project is inline with the Warner Center 2035 Plan so it will most likely get approved. The timeline for the project and the developer are unknown at this time. However, the number of mixed-use projects in this area is staggering and by 2035, this area will truly be unrecognizable. 

The current property measures 53,320 sqft on a total lot size of 130,781 sqft built in 1973 which is owned by Selective 6041 Variel LLC. The LLC purchased this property from Toluca Moorpark LTD on May 9, 2007 for $11,575,000. 

You can view more SFV Architecture and R.E. here. 

Warner Center Mixed-Use Development Project