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The California State Parks starring in Hollywood Films event this past weekend was a smashing success! On Saturday the sold-out crowd at The Paramount Theater enjoyed Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, MASH (the movie) and two TV episodes of M*A*S*H. On Sunday at 20th Century Fox Studios’ Darryl F. Zanuck Theater, another large crowd enjoyed Spartacus followed by Planet of the Apes.
 Lando Calrissian, aka Billy Dee Williams, gave a fantastic introduction to Star Wars, adding "I'm glad to be here. And I’m glad to be of some support to California's state parks.” Fans formed a long line to get Williams' autograph on Saturday.
After the movie, Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, thrilled the crowed with a long Q&A session with Lee Theisen. “I'm happy to be here, especially for this cause,” said Hamill of the film series.
Hamill went on to describe working in Grizzly Creek Redwoods and Jedediah Smith Redwoods state parks. “The scenery was just breathtaking. [They are some] of the most beautiful natural parks I've been in my life."
Mark Hamill so enjoyed his Q&A with Lee Theisen that he expressed dismay when it ended.
 Trapper John, aka Elliott Gould, also did a Q&A with fans after the viewing of MASH on Saturday. "I'm very grateful to be able to come here to share. I believe there's nothing of more value than nature", Gould said. He then went on to explain how funny it was to pass by the set for Planet of the Apes while filming M*A*S*H. “It was even funnier than the movie ‘History of the World, Part 1,’ he said.
Sunday was just as exciting and full of stars. Lou Wagner, who played Lucius in Planet of the Apes, described the parks as: "One staggering view after another; and Malibu Creek State Park was fabulous, just fabulous."
Planet of the Apes make-up artist Daniel Striepeke said, "I love the state parks. Malibu Creek State Park, that terrain is unbelievable. It's so versatile. [All the parks] are such a great asset to the state and to the people of the state. I don't think we can do enough to preserve them."
After the Planet of the Apes panels, fans swarmed the stage to get autographs and ask even more questions.
The film schedule:
Saturday, November 6th
12:30PM - Autograph signing with Billy Dee Williams and David Barclay
Autographs available for purchase from Billy Dee Williams for $40 and from David Barclay for $25.
1:30 PM - SOLD OUT Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (Running time: 134 min.), followed by Q&A with Mark Hamill
4:30 PM - MASH (Running time: 116 min.)
6:30 PM - Q&A with Elliott Gould
7:00 PM - Intermission
8:00 PM - M*A*S*H (2 TV Episodes)
9:00 PM - Q&A with actors William Christopher (Father Mulcahy) and Jeff Maxwell (Igor, the Cook), Charles S. Dubin (director), Gene Reynolds (co-creator), Burt Metcalfe (producer), Dr. Walter Dishell (medical advisor), and Ken Levine (writer).
At Saturday's screenings, popcorn and bottled water is included in the ticket price. A taco truck and bar will be on site with food and drinks for purchase.
The Paramount Theater (Click here for a map of the lot)
The Studios at Paramount
(Melrose Gate)
5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 9003
Sunday, November 7th
1:00 PM - Spartacus (Running time: 198 min.) Introduction by film archivist Robert O.Neil.
5:00 PM (UPDATED)- Planet of the Apes (Running time: 112 min.) Q&A with actor Lou Wagner (Lucius) and the film's makeup artist Daniel Striepeke.
Darryl F. Zanuck Theater (Click here for a map of the lot)
20th Century Fox Studios
(Main Entrance)
10201 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Ticket Prices:
$10 - Adult
$8 - Child
$25 - Adult Three Movie Package
$18 - Child Three Movie Package
No food or drink is available at Sunday's screenings. Food and drinks are not allowed in the theater.
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, shown in all its full screen glory, used Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park and Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park for locations. Other movies in the film series also used state park locations.
See the original trailer here
MASH the movie (1970) will be introduced by Elliott Gould who will also do a Q & A following the screening. Since so many state parks have been used as television series locations we will also screen two episodes of M*A*S*H the television series. William Christopher, Director Charles Dubin, and other cast and crew will be present for a Q & A following the television screenings. Both the movie and the television series were filmed in Malibu Creek State Park.
See the original movie trailer here.
Planet of the Apes (1968) was also filmed in Malibu Creek State Park. The classic final scene was filmed on the beach of Point Dume State Park.
See the original trailer here
Spartacus, one of filmdom's true classics, shot in 1960 in part at Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument, a.k.a. Hearst Castle.
See a list of some of the other movies filmed in state parks here
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