Semper Fi-ghting With "The Expendables"

It doesn't get more badass than this -- Sylvester Stallone and his tough-guy co-stars from "The Expendables" joining forces with the Marines at Camp Pendleton! This San Diego video production was actually the premiere of the new action movie, held at the 1,300-seat theater on the Marine base in Oceanside. Our San Diego video crew nabbed a TV exclusive for "Entertainment Tonight" as Stallone pulled up to a cheering crowd of Marines and their families in a Humvee. Also arriving in Humvees -- co-stars Terry Crews, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Randy Couture, a six-year military veteran. The crew stayed up close with the stars, grabbing tons of memorable moments as Stallone and the boys signed autographs, posed for pictures and high-fived Marines. Inside the theater, we rolled as "The Expendables" bolted down the carpet to thunderous applause and introduced their new film, which opens Aug. 13. Our footage aired on "ET" Monday, July 26, and was featured on the show's website, www.etonline.com.

Keeping Up With Kathy Griffin

We couldn't have asked for a better gig than covering Kathy Griffin's book-signing for "Entertainment Tonight!" From start to finish, this San Diego video production was one belly laugh after another as Kathy lamented the engagement of her "My Life on the D-List" boy-toy Levi Johnston, and had a field day with Mel Gibson's phone recordings. The energetic comedian popped into Border's Books with her mom Maggie Griffin to promote Maggie's new book, Tip It! -- and sign copies of her own best-seller, Official Book Club Selection. My San Diego video crew and I squeezed in with the crowd of about 300 that crammed the bookstore to see and hear Kathy in person. And she didn't disappoint -- signing and posing for every last person!

Countdown to Comic-Con

In just days, the pop culture phenomenon known as Comic-Con will be descending on San Diego like the gigantic spaceship from "District 9." This one-time nerd event -- now a big-time entertainment happening that's been sold-out for months -- has become one of our highest-profile San Diego video productions. This year, we have 15 San Diego video crew members credentialed, and they'll be inhabiting the deepest corners of Comic-Con from dawn til dark, July 21-25. We'll be capturing everything from big-screen previews of "Tron," "Thor," "The Green Hornet" and "The Expendables," to interviews with the new "Hawaii Five-O" TV stars. We'll also be ready for surprises, like Johnny Depp's appearance last year to promote "Alice in Wonderland." Comic-Con -- it's no joke!