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NO COMPROMISE.......POOL HALL JUNKIES It was July 24, 2001, a Tuesday. Jim Chapman (President of Westar International) and I (Herb Wilmot, Sales Manager for Westar International) had just escaped the modest 108 degree heat of Las Vegas and were driving towards Los Angeles for a long-awaited and muchanticipated meeting with the key principals of the next big pool movie that will be premiering soon Pool Hall Junkies. Mars Callahan (Star, director, writer) would be there; Karen Beninati (Producer) would be there along with Chris Corso (Writer), Robert Le Blanc (Technical Pool Advisor) and Lissa Pallo (Actress). We were to meet at a hip restaurant/poolroom in West Hollywood where the making of the movie actually started, owned by Robert Tobin, a lifelong friend of Mars. The sun was beginning to set, the
(l to r) Robert LeBlanc, Jim Chapman, Mars Callahan, Karen Beninati, Chris Corso, Herb Wilmot
upcoming meeting was very important, and we knew we couldn t be late. Jim always drove less than 90 mph, so I felt comfortable. While driving through the desert and the mountains my thoughts turned to the effects and possible consequences
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upon players current, past and future promoters, industry people both in the U.S. and around the world and potential sponsorship for current and future pro tours, etc. Many people s futures could be dramatically impacted by the release of this movie.
Jim and I had been on the set of Pool Hall Junkies in the fall of 2000 in Salt Lake City. I took photos and got to know people and Jim (a paid sponsor of the movie who also played the tournament director in the film) and Tom Shaw (writer for Pool & Billiard Magazine) collaborated on a major article about the movie, which appeared in Pool & Billiard Magazine in the January 2001 issue, and in most regional pool newspapers. But much had happened since then. How was the movie coming along? What do the insiders think? What are the responses of anyone who has seen the movie? That last question was in fact answered a day or two earlier in a phone conversation between Jim and Mars. I remembered it well as we rose into the mountains. Callahan: Okay, well, we had a screening of the film Pool Hall Junkies on the Sony lot and the National (Pool Hall Junkies continued on page 13)
Canada Continues Their Run by: Clay Skidmore - Tournament Director
Big Al s Casino Rolls Out The Nine Ball Atwell captures first place
McQ s September 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2001 Spokane, WA On Labor Day weekend McQ s Billiards & Sports Bar held our first ever $10,000 9-Ball tournament. The event was a smashing success and from all the
Getting done early on Sunday and being able to mingle with everyone was special. There seemed to be plenty of action for everyone, and on many different levels, heck even I got action. Mike Massey and his charismatic personality was great with everyone, and it was nice to meet Carissa and Steve from Portland. I do want to apologize to you all for the congestion on the other side of the room. I know it is Edwin Montell-1st Place, Nita Saddler-Board Coordinator, Clay Skidmore-Tournament Director, John Horsfall-2nd Place tough to play on that side, but if the compliments I received, the players players didn t have something to really had a blast. From my position it complain about they just wouldn t be was the most enjoyable tournament I happy. If I can find solutions to that have ever directed. problem I will fix it by next year. And if (Canada Continues on page 12)
winning $250.00. Mike Zimmerman of Seattle and Everett s EVERETT, WA - Big Kris Iverson tied for Al s Casino held its 5th and 6th place. Tied First Annual Nine Ball for 7th and 8th were Tournament on Sept. Steve Hollaway of 15 and 16. The Texas Monroe and James Express Race To 7 Davee of Seattle. event saw 30 players Everyone playing from across the Pacific and watching the Northwest competing matches enjoyed the for a $2,500 purse. fun atmosphere of The Casino patrons Big Al s Casino as and tournament well as the great food players were treated to and service by the (l to r) Larry Nelson, superb competition casino employee s. Glen Atwell, Loy Long and everyone had a Big Al s Casino great time. would like to thank all those that played The final match featured Larry Nelson in the tournament and we look forward from Seattle on the winners side and to the next event. Glenn Atwell from Vancouver, The casino hosts weekly Sunday 8- ball Washington on the losers bracket and Tuesday 9-ball tournaments in its going head-to-head in one race to 11. sports bar and although dates have yet Glenn Atwell prevailed in an exciting to be confirmed, Big Al s Casino will match winning 11 to 6 and collected be hosting other major tournaments in $875.00 for his exceptional play. Larry the near future. Nelson won $625.00 for his Big Al s is located at 12715 4 th performance. Avenue West in Everett, Washington. Third place went to a local player Loy For more information about Big Al s Long from Everett, Washington. Loy weekly tournaments, please contact came away with $325.00. Raul Bill Anderson at 425-347-1669 or 425Abenojar from Seattle finished fourth, 265-9660. From: Bill Anderson, Tournament Director, Big Al s Casino
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