Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Lupita Nyong’o is red-hot in Hollywood right now. Nyong’o stunned on the red carpet during awards season. In March, she scooped up the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Patsey in “12 Years a Slave.” Sometimes the heat from an Oscar win cools quickly, but not for Nyong’o. Earlier this month, Nyong’o grabbed headlines for her new […]
Monday, April 21, 2014
Get ready. Netflix price hike is coming soon. The on-demand video streaming company plans to increase monthly rates as much as two dollars “later this quarter for new members only.” Current subscribers’ rates will remain the same for a” generous time period,” but they will be going up. The announcement was made in a letter to shareholders released today. In […]
Sunday, April 20, 2014
The Spring Egg-Stravaganza “a fun Burbank event.” That is how Judie Wilke, Park, Recreation and Community Services director, summed up the festivities in McCambridge Park yesterday. As for the new rules, Wilke says they “controlled things” better and that “no one was turned away.” She says a complete analysis would have to be done later to determine if the event ran […]
Saturday, April 19, 2014
A lot folks were out at the Easter egg hunts in Burbank. The hunts were the big draw at the Spring Egg-Stravaganza this morning. The event was held in McCambridge Park 1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard. Overall, the crowds did not appear to be as large as they were at the Spring Egg-Stravaganza last year. This may be due to the new rules or […]
Saturday, April 19, 2014
A variety of talent will be showcased at the spring ARTS Festival in Downtown Burbank this weekend. The main section of the festival will stretch along San Fernando Boulevard between Angeleno Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard. Art lovers will see the works of painters– canvas and street, sculptors, photographers and there’s more. For the first time, festival organizers will present an “… entire […]
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long shot” — Charlie Chaplin Actor April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Quote of the Day: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” — Jackie Robinson Baseball Legend January 31, 1919 – October 24,1972 Today is Jackie Robinson Day. Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947, when he put on the number 42 uniform and played for the […]
Monday, April 14, 2014
Disney has a mega hit with the award-winning animated film, “Frozen.” Since its release last November, “Frozen,” has made over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office, according to Box Office Mojo. A few weeks ago, the film won the Oscar for best animated feature and best original song for “Let It Go.” Now, the studio has hit the […]
Friday, April 11, 2014
The big reopening bash for the Canyon Grille restaurant at the DeBell Golf Club on East Walnut in Burbank is this evening. The Canyon Grille has been open only a few months and is already a vast improvement over its predecessor, the very marginal Clubhouse Grill. The Canyon Grille has the potential to be a notable eatery in the Media City, but […]
Thursday, April 10, 2014
“I’m thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth.” — Stephen Colbert Replacing David Letterman on “Late Show”
Thursday, April 10, 2014
CBS announced today its choice to replace David Letterman on the “Late Show.” The lucky selection is … Stephen Colbert of the award-winning satirical comedy show, “The Colbert Report.” Colbert is the writer, host, and executive producer of the show, which has a loyal following and has won a number of awards including Emmys, Writers Guild trophies, and a Peabody. […]
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced more details of an ambitious five-year expansion plan with “… revolutionary new thrill rides and expansive themed environments …” which reportedly will “radically alter the familiar footprint and landscape of The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” The expansion plan actually began in 2012 with “Transformers: The Ride—3D “and will wrap up in 2016 with the Los […]