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Monday, July 1, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 1, 2013

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“Monsters” win box office derby, but “The Heat” is the big story

The colorful creatures of Disney’s “Monster University” rule the domestic box office for the second straight week. The final box offices numbers released today show “MU” pulled in $45.6 million over the weekend to hold onto first place. The two week total for the film, $170.4 million. The second place winner stole much of the spotlight from the monsters. […]

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Saraya Thai Cuisine 1439 West Olive Avenue, Burbank May 16, 2013

By Janet Strong Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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A Strong View: Saraya best Thai food in Burbank

SARAYA THAI CUISINE 1439 West Olive Ave. Burbank, CA. 91506 (818) 846-1244 Saraya Thai Cuisine is a nice place to dine anytime. This little Thai café offers a variety of delicious entrees as well as appetizers and deserts. It is small, clean and comfortable. The drinking water they serve to customers here is fresh and tasteful. Many restaurants, when you ask […]

Sunday, June 23, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 23, 2013

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Weekend box office: Monsters are beating the Zombies

The weekend box office is all about the monsters and the zombies. The battle is between the new Disney animation, “Monsters University” and Brad Pitt’s new zombie action flick, “World War Z.” And the monsters are winning. The weekend numbers are estimates today, but “Monsters University” appears to be headed to the top spot with around $82 million verses […]

Saturday, June 22, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 22, 2013

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“Looking for love” contest: Win book contract, $10,000, and maybe get movie deal

There are tons of talented writers in the Southland, especially here in the Media City, with all kinds of stories to tell. One of them could have just what Quirk Books is searching for through its “Looking for love” contest. Quirk is not on the prowl for the typical love story. This company likes to publish offbeat books like […]

Thursday, June 20, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 20, 2013

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Disney expansion project clears major hurdle

Another major studio expansion project is working its way through the political process. Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch revamp was approved by the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission yesterday. Last April, NBCUniversal got the go ahead from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its $1.6 billion 25-year Evolution Plan, which the studio says will generate 30,000 jobs. Disney’s Golden […]

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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“Iron Man 3” reaches another milestone

The new superhero films are making a ton of money and the prime summer movie season is just starting. In its debut, “The Man of Steel,” grabbed the number one spot and millions at the box office over the weekend. “The Man of Steel” had the best June opening and the second best debut this year behind “Iron Man […]

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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“Man of Steel” soars into the record books

“Man of Steel” may not have thrilled a lot of the reviewers, but the new superhero flick is getting a lot of love from movie fans. In its debut last weekend, “Man of Steel,” shot right into the record books with the best June opening ever and the second best first weekend of 2013, right behind “Iron Man 3.” […]

Monday, June 17, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 17, 2013

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Two more sequels for “The Amazing Spider-Man”

Sony Pictures made a big announcement today about one of its biggest franchises, Spider-Man. Last year, “The Amazing Spider-Man” earned more than $750 million worldwide. A sequel is in production in New York right now and is due out next May. A news release from Sony Pictures revealed the dates for two more sequels in June 2016 and May 2018. […]

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Fun time in the new activity pool at the Verdugo Recreation Center 3201 West Verdugo Avenue Burbank June 14, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 15, 2013

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Photo Gallery: Splashing in the new Verdugo activity pool

Splish splash! A fun place to be in the coming hot days of summer, the new activity pool at the Verdugo Recreation Center 3201 West Verdugo Avenue in Burbank. It opened last Saturday. Even during June gloom, the pool is drawing a crowd. Details on pool time and fees here.