January 31st -

Back from overseas.
Seoul, South Korea...Beijing, China...London, England...and New York.
The real estate projects were exciting initially, but when we went over and actually met with the principles, the "scope and magnitude" just blew us away.
One of the projects involves....a city. Can't say more than that right now.
The film venture is moving along nicely. 
And while in New York, I pitched a cartoon show to a network and met with a large sports entity to discuss various opportunities.

On another front, we've begun to shoot footage (basically camera crews following me around) for a NEW TELEVISION REALITY SHOW. We went to Los Vegas recently, to film the AVN AWARDS, as well as walking through the huge AVN convention site.
And in a few days, we are off to the NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS Festival to shoot the ongoing there -- including my float going down the parade route. 

If you're going to be there, I'll be the guy throwing the jewelry at you (especially if you give me 'the sign' -- if you know what it means, you count. If you don't, you don't.)
See you there.

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My Dad The Rockstar in America

From: nicksplat.com
Follow the misadventures of Willy Zilla, a 12-year-old kid with a billionaire rock star father. Willy craves normality, and thinks his dreams have come true when his dad goes into semi-retirement in the suburbs. But life in a small town as the son of a famous celebrity is not without its unusual and unexpected challenges.
Based on the book MY DAD THE ROCK STAR: REBEL WITHOUT A NOSE RING, by Gene Simmons of legendary rock band Kiss.
The Dad. Middle aged ("says who?!") but fit and exuberant, Rock is torn between his attempts to remain a pop music icon symbolizing youth and father to a wife and two kids he's crazy about. Larger than life, and twice as outrageous, Rock tries to be a "normal" parent for Willy. But his attempts to fit in to the day-to-day routine of Silent Springs are about as subtle as a power chord blasted through a Marshall stack.

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January 23rd -

GENE ON AMERICAN IDOL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25TH!

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January 17th -

Well. Here I go. First to China with my partner. This one's real estate.
Then to S. Korea. More real estate.
Then to England. Meetings with banks.
Then to New York to pitch a cartoon show.

Wish me luck.

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January 15th -

Yesterday was hectic. Ended day with a movie outing. Went to see ELEKTRA. Critics have been unkind, as usual. Remember, these people have never actually done anything. They're as qualified to have a point of view as you do. They're wrong, as usual. The movie is actually quite enjoyable. It's not Shakespeare and doesn't pretend to be. It's a good "popcorn" movie. Lots of action and very good performances by Jennifer Garner and cast. Good effects.
I asked Miss Tweed, and my two midgets to rate the movie. We all agreed it was a solid B. 
On the way out, SCOTT BAIO and his fiance came over to say hello.

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Thanks for sending it. We'll let our dogs loose on them.

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January 14th -

Going to pitch a one hour television show to one of the networks with my partner.
Then meeting on yet another sports related venture at the house.
And then, I'll make an appearance on the FOX's HANNITY & COLMES television program tonight. They called and asked if I would appear. It's one of my favorite shows. Happy to be there.

January 13th -

Staying busy.
My partner and I have been pitching three shows to network tv...looks good.
And, met yesterday the head of another network to talk about two tv shows. A one hour and a half hour show.
And, my partner and I had a very good conversation with the head of another network regarding a weekly one hour show.

Some of the shows involve me in front and in back of the camera, and some of the other shows simply involve me as a co-creator/producer.

A separate and very exciting development is moving ahead full steam -- including funding. It involves sports and a delivery system.

The reason I'm not more specific and/or mention names of people and projects is that until the projects are real, they're not real. I never use the phrase "The studio/tv network is very interested.." " Very interested" means nothing. It means you didn't get a yes. And until and if you ever get a yes, assume the answer is no.
Most people in the motion picture and television industry don't like their business bandied about. Neither do I. I can be more specific and post news only when signatures appear on contracts. Before than, we have to assume "..it's not real."

Ran into RANDY JACKSON, the AMERICAN IDOL judge and former JOURNEY bass player/CBS a&r man and good guy. I was a guest judge on Idol recently and the show will soon be broadcast. Have no dates, but when I do, will post.

Closing in on contracts for a brand new COMIC BOOK VENTURE. This will involve super heroes and we intend on breaking ground in the delivery system -- meaning, the comic books will appear in a new form. Can't be more specific just yet.

January 10th -

Came back from Las Vegas last night exhausted. My partner and I were there shooting a NEW REALITY TV SHOW (mine). We're shooting the parties and events I go to. Lots of fun.
The ADULT VIDEO AWARDS show was quite an event. The comedienne/hostess of the show (I'm embarrassed to say I've forgotten her name), picked on everyone. White people. Black people. Porn stars. Everyone...including me. Couldn't stop laughing. She was hilarious.
During the days, we hit the conventions: The Adult Convention and the CES (COMPUTER ELECTRONICS) Convention. Have never seen more people in Vegas. It was packed.
We were barely able to get out of town (all flights were full) and while I was gulping down morning coffee at the airport, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER came over to say hello. A good guy. He mentioned he had seen footage of the upcoming JOHN TRAVOLTA/UMA THURMAN "BE COOL" movie, (which is a follow up to GET SHORTY). I appear in the film as a cameo, sitting next to Cedric.
Then, SINBAD came over (on his way elsewhere) and we all shot the s&%t for a while.
 
Got up early today and spent a few hours with my co-writer on the other end of the phone. We were hashing out my next book: NO TITLE YET, but the general idea is: THE OLDEST PROFESSION IN THE WORLD...a rose by any other name, still means the same.
I'm fascinated by the idea that man is willing to pay for it, and always has. Yes. Even when he gets married. He will pay. He always pays.
The book will be light hearted, but will deal with issues I've found interesting.
Maybe you will, too.

MY DAD THE ROCK STAR, the cartoon show I'm proud to say I created, and which has been playing successfully around the world for two years, is finally going to premier in America on NICKELODEON on January the 31st. You'll soon be seeing advertising for it. 
Check it out.

New Lady in Waiting!

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This is Ira - a star here in Malta, and taking over Europe slowly (but surely !!). At a recent awards ceremony she walked away with BEST SINGLE and in my opinion BEST T-SHIRT too !!!!! she was thrilled to know that i'm sending this pic to you !!!!! Gianni

New russian magazine Rovesnic publish 2 page article about Gene Simmons called "Superman" about Gene's projects. Here is the scan...
Vladimir

January 5th -

Just got the new KISS BOWLING BALLS. They are the coolest things you've ever seen. Won't say more about 'em. Check out KISSONLINE.COM for more details.

January 5th -

Tomorrow and the day after, my partner and I are going to be pitching TWO NEW TELEVISION SHOWS to networks. Names/concept cannot be divulged as yet (it's far too easy to rip something off based on a title).

And the following day, will be meeting with a MOTION PICTURE STUDIO head to talk about film projects.

And, this weekend, my partner and I plan on taking a camera crew to LAS VEGAS. We will be attending the AVN AWARDS and its CONVENTION, as well as the CES CONVENTION. We will also be attending/covering the parties afterwards.
Footage to be shot will be for a NEW TELEVISION SERIES in the works. More news later.

Hotline: Simmons helps with `Idol' kiss-offs
Tuesday, January 4, 2005

The first-round wannabes on ``American Idol'' will have a special challenge this year, facing such famous names as Gene Simmons of the band KISS, Brandy and LL Cool J along with the regular judges as they try, and mostly fail, to sing their way onto the show. The fourth season on Fox will include four, instead of only two, of the popular early-round episodes, featuring eager contestants, many of who are hilariously or even pathetically unsuited to stardom. Don't expect too many changes. ``The show works, so we don't want to overfix it,'' Executive Producer Ken Warwick told USA Today. The new season starts Jan. 18.

January 1st 2005 -

The New Year is upon us and it's time to get back to work.

Check KISSONLINE.COM for all the latest KISS news.

A couple of years ago, I was fortunate to meet business partners who have also become my friends. One of the gents, in particular, and I have been able to "connect" in business, in ways I have never connected with anyone.

Some of the projects we've been working on in behind the scenes over the last few years are nearing completion and about to bear fruit.

NEW TELEVISION CABLE NETWORK - can't be specific re the content, nor the name of the entity, but we exist!!! We have yet to go on the air, but we soon will!!!. We own the entity outright and intend on making it a commercial success. When we're ready, we will be making a public announcement. Until then, work continues in our very own "company named" 25,000 square foot building. We have a CEO, we have a Board Of Directors and at present, I am Chairman. But, the physical hard work is being done by a great group of creative people on the ground. More news on this exciting venture soon.

MOTION PICTURE COMPANY - again...can't be specific re the name, nor the shape and form of the new entity, but suffice it to say we will soon be fully funded. Every Producer in Hollywood heralds the coming of "New Fully Funded Companies," but these announcements are almost always smoke and mirrors. Ours is not. The intent of our company is to make good, commercial "American" styled motion pictures...and television... and the licensing/merchandising/musical fallout...and buying libraries of content....and other things.

CHINESE REAL ESTATE PROJECT. -- This one is huge and is another project "My Partner" and I are involved in. I CAN tell you it's in China. I CANNOT tell you where, or what it actually is. Not just yet.

SOUTH KOREAN DVD/CD MANUFACTURING PLANT - My Partners and I are finalizing the acquisition of the largest DVD/CD Manufacturing plant in that part of the world. We have visited the site and I can tell you first hand, it's the most modern facility of its kind I have ever seen.

There is another project we are going to be looking at, that involves an entire city. More than that, I can't say at the moment. But, the artist rendering of the "Project:" takes my breath away...in size and scope.

My cartoon show, MY DAD THE ROCK STAR, will soon be able to make a very exciting announcement. Read about it here first. Soon.

NEW TELEVISION SHOW - I'll be announcing a new show I created for American television. It has already shot its first six episodes. I appear in the finale. More news soon.

UNITED KINGDOM TELEVISION SHOW - Recently finished a six episodic English television show called ROCK SCHOOL, which will see the light of day in the early Spring.

NEW KISS PROJECTS - Lots of em. And big. And, you'll be able to read about em as soon as it can be announced on KISSONLINE.COM.

And, BOXING...Yes, boxing.

And, potential HORSE RACING project.

And, I'm tired.... I think I'll go lie down and take a nap.....
 

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