As reported through the Las Vegas Gaming Wire, Planet Hollywood Casino Resort has made the decision to delay its grand opening until November 16, 2007. Pushed back seven weeks from its original opening, Planet Hollywood is on schedule in terms of construction and financing. Co-owner, Robert Earl cited the delays were primarily due to schedule conflicts with Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone, both of whom are slated to attend the opening.

Earl also said it would be unwise to hold two high profile events within a single week of each other. He was referring to the September 20 world premiere of the blockbuster film, "Resident Evil: Extinction", starring Milla Jovovich. As part of a long-term plan to host the world premiere of a high profile film every month, Planet Hollywood Las Vegas is going to be a hopping place come September. To throw in a grand opening on top of the initial movie premiere would indeed call for a busy schedule.

Come November 16, all 1,500 hotel rooms will be remodeled and ready for occupancy. Another 1,100 are planned to be finished by early 2008. There will also be an additional three restaurants open to the public by November, in addition to the two new restaurants opened since April of this year. With the casino remodeling already complete, a new poker room, a massive, high-tech sportsbook to be opened in August, and a Strip-side plaza scheduled for completing in September, Planet Hollywood will certainly be a hotspot in Las Vegas.

Planet Hollywood Resort was purchased for $496 million back in 2004 as part of a joint venture between Robert Earl, Bay Harbour Management and Starwood Resorts (who owns Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and St. Regis to name a few). It formerly stood as the Aladdin Resort and Casino, and has come a very long way since that time. In addition to offering an entirely new gaming destination, Planet Hollywood has teamed up with Westgate Resorts to build a 50-story luxury vacation ownership and condominium tower. Having broken ground in January of 2006, the multi-million dollar tower will be connected directly to the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino complex and will offer 1,200 additional units ranging from one to four bedrooms.