Howdy Pilgrim.
I just wanted to update you on the happenings at Newt's John Wayne Site. CLICK HERE for a list of films starring John Wayne on TV showing this month.
Just a couple of items this month. First is an announcement of a special event by invitation only and I'm sorry to say I am not one of those invited. On October 4, 2005 The American Film Intstitute (AFI) will present the premiere of Paramount Home Entertainment and Batjac Productions, Inc. restoration of HONDO. In addition to the premiere of HONDO's re-mastered restoration, Gretchen Wayne, on behalf of Batjac Productions will donate the signature hat from HONDO, worn by John Wayne, to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American history in a ceremony on stage prior to the screening. AFI's red-carpet premiere precedes the October 11 national release of the Paramount Home Entertainment/Batjac Productions restoration of HONDO in a Special Collector's Edition DVD, read the press release.
This brings us to the other item, the Hondo/McLintock! DVD Contest, time is short it ends October 10th. The response to the contest has been luke-warm. You do not have to win the trivia portion of the contest to win one of the new Hondo or McLintock special edition DVDs. There will be several copies of these movies given away in the random drawing portion of the contest. If you haven't entered yet, you're burnin' daylight! To see the special features of these new DVDs click here, Hondo and McLintock! Special Features.
It is October and not too early to start shopping for your favorite Duke fan for Christmas, stop by the John Wayne Store. The new 2006 John Wayne calendar is now available, just click the image from the top of the store page.
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Later Pilgrim,
Paul Newton