The life of this sportswriter is the life
New house. New job. New car. I definitely can't complain, and I've always said I'm one lucky punk.
I was sitting at my desk working on a feature when I got the call from my managing editor.
I've been assigned to sit and watch the BCS National Championship Game between No. 2 Florida and No. 1 Oklahoma, something I would have done anyway from the comfort of my home. But now I'm getting paid to watch the game and take in on the experience of watching the game in digital 3-D on Thursday evening at the Krikorian Monrovia Cinema 12 (410 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA). The game starts at 5 p.m.
The live digital 3-D presentation is the first ever of its kind. Only 82 select locations throughout the U.S. will partake in this event and the Monrovia Cinema 12 will be one of only three Los Angeles market area locations.
"The movie-going experience of the future has arrived," said George Krikorian, president and owner of Krikorian Premiere Theatres. "We believe that the future movie-going experiences will far exceed our greatest expectations. These 3-D presentations represent a pivotal transitional moment in film exhibition history. Live 3-D broadcast of prominent sporting events will be more compelling and appealing to the public than live attendance at those events. We are proud and excited to participate in this historic presentation."
Ticket sales for the special event will be sold for only $20.00 and the game will be presented in KPT's exclusive Digital 3DX technology. Tickets will be on sale at kptmovies.com and on location at the Monrovia Cinema 12.
Feel free to say hello if you see me there. I'll have a story in the Star-News' sports section Friday.
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Melendez worked as a correspondent for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune for three years and later landed a job as a freelance writer at the Los Angeles Times before accepting an offer at The Orange County Register covering high schools. Melendez covered Major League Soccer at The Register for three years before being promoted to report on the Lakers, Angels and Dodgers for the Web. Melendez also worked for the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Fresno Bee, Oakland Tribune and The Boston Globe. E-mail opinions, suggestions and tips to miguel.melendez@sgvn.com. |
Just Wondering - Cinedigm has worked out a deal with Fox Sports to have the event shown at different theatre venues. Don't know what the terms are, but it's definitely legal.
Same thing with the NBA All-Star skills competition. Something was worked out with Turner Sports
Miguel who gets the revenue? Fox since they have exclusive rights? How is anyone even able to charge for this?
I don't know if they'll serve beer. Either way, I'm on the clock and only drink on the weekends.
No offense taken, Enough Already.
I wonder what I would write if I was the only guy there.
Oh that's right there's still one more college game...who cares I sure don't.
The BCS as is sucks!
I hope your the only guy in the place Miquel (nothing personal)
Are the going to be selling beer at the concession stands???
Stop by Sams Kabob House or Jakes Roadhouse for some BBQ