Crowds Enter Mall With Long Lists and Taste for Breakfast Sandwiches

Black Friday at Mega Mart was bustling from the start, but according to mall operators, sales went well and with few problems.

The busiest shop was reported to be the toy store, where new figures were on display.

"That Bob Ford sure is a cutie" stated a happy lady as she grabbed several for gifts. "I just wish they were life sized."

New figures were reported to be slightly cheaper than other toys of similar type. No comments were made if this would be permanent or temporary.

"I need to get more movies released so I can buy a lot of those Bieber toys" an HTG producer exclaimed. "I might even get a few for my dog, if she stays off the naughty list."

Happy holiday shopping to all!

Film Finished to Fill Friday

With December 6 marking a second Friday without a release in HTG, producer Marlowe knew that something had to be done about it.

"I had a partial script sitting around for a couple years" the Miracle Pictures head stated. "So I figured I could finish it up and get it out instead of having another empty week."

Marlowe's La-Z-Boy-themed film was inspired by Mac's Ikea movie from the past. In Marlowe's film, a man (Paul Rudd) waits for a new recliner to be delivered while spending time with a neighbor (Seth Rogen).

"There's a lot of conversation" Marlowe continued. "And sitting around. You know how deliverers can be."

How to Sit in a La-Z-Boy Recliner will open on December 6. It is directed by Judd Apatow.

Names Given, Bee Amazed

The guest host... or guest hosts, as it turns out to be... for TCW XV have been revealed in the newest episode of the TCW television show. And, to the mild surprise of the Happening staff, the names were not among those theorized for the past several weeks.

We shall not say who those people are here on this post... watch the episode... but we can say that the two people are well known in the HTG Hollywood community.

"I was shocked" expressed Happening reporter Buzz when he discovered the names. "I thought it would be either Justin Beiber or Hulk Hogan. Oh, well."

TCW's next major wrestling event, TCW XV, opens on December 20.

TV Show Features Actors From Cult Comedy, But They Play it Serious

Although best known for their offbeat comedy work in the Napoleon Dynamite film and TV series, cast members Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez assured attendees of a press conference that there's some drama in their skill set as well.

"I appreciate being recognized for ND" explained Heder, "but I've done dramas as well. Being given the opportunity to do an episode of APB's Twilight Zone series was an honor. I'm sure that when people see it, they'll appreciate it."

Appearing in this Tuesday's episode titled "The Moaning Man," the Miracle Pictures-produced show is based on an episode of the classic Zone series called "The Howling Man" by Charles Beaumont. Although the two stories end differently, Marlowe's version was greatly inspired by the first.

"There is some tongue-in-cheek going on" Marlowe stated. "It's played for dramatic purposes, but with something that HTG Hollywood citizens can relate to."

The story centers on a man (Jon Heder) who discovers a prisoner (Efren Ramirez) held in a remote cabin. Who is the man? Is he guilty of what he is accused?

The Twilight Zone continues its bi-weekly showings on Tuesday night on APB Television.

New Signs Show Unhappiness to Filmmaker

Citizens of HTG Hollywood may have noticed this week the increase in billboards around the city. The signs, usually designed to advertise a product of some sort, have a different function.

These signs feature the scowling face of singer-actor Justin Bieber.

Is it a coincidence that the billboards were erected in certain locations, ones frequented by megaproducer Pedro of Baseball Mogul Productions and Amyland Studios? According to a representative of Bieber, no.

"For weeks," began the rep, "Justin has attempted to find out if the footage that he shot for Serial Killing for Dummies 7 was used. Makers of the movie would never say. Now, on the day that the film opens, Justin wants to send a message to Pedro. If he bares his heart and soul to you, you had better take it. Not being in the film was devastating to Justin."

A source from Amyland Studios was more casual.

"There is no guarantee that if you have some footage done, that it will be used. Apparently it wasn't needed. It's that simple. Maybe next time."

The next installment of the prose film opens today.

The C in CHA Stands for Cheap, According to Producer

Relationships are a tricky situation in the entertainment business. Although Marlowe of Miracle Pictures is one of Pedro of Amyland Studios' biggest supporters, the former has been forced to take the latter to court.

The case revolves around the recent film Sharknado 2: Sharknadoier. Although Marlowe put together a poster for the film and was used throughout ads and the site, he has yet to be paid for it. In addition, Marlowe appeared in the film... In two roles! With a reasonably high Talent Score, Marlowe wasn't expecting a typical 9.8 million dollars. But to date, he hasn't received a penny.

"Sharknado 2 is raking in millions" remarked a rep from Marlowe. "He's not mad about the situation, but to say that he's disappointed is an understatement. What makes Pedro think that he can utilize the skills of someone and not have them compensated? It's not right."

Although a court date has not yet been set, it is expected to be resolved soon.

Amyland Studios has not replied to questions concerning the matter.

Sharknado 2: Sharknadoier, an Amyland Studios release of a Baseball Mogul film, is currently in theatres.

Actor's Behavior In Question, Enjoys Marathon Go Fish Sessions

The rumor mill is at it again. The new gossip claims Diplomat's Son actor Michael Fassbender was asked to leave the premiere party of the film on Tuesday night.

How come?

A so-called “source” says that he was grabbing his co-stars and waltzing around the room with them. He lit a cigarette indoors and that was the point it had gone too far. Michael was allegedly asked to leave. He was in good spirits but it was becoming a bit of a handful for the other guests.

The rumor also claims that Fassbender's co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Vincent Cassel looked a bit uncomfortable with his antics.

Really? Not. At. All.

Despite the fact that Fassbender did rely on the help of a friend to make his way out of the bash, he was in no way asked to leave. A rep for Fassbender, who was actually at the party, tells Happening the story is “...incorrect. Everyone was glad that he was there and no one was asked to leave early, but hey, feel free to just make it up, huh."

Diplomat's Son, directed by David Fincher, produced by Eric's Frontline Films and released by Horizon Pictures, opens Friday.