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Sunday, July 14, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 14, 2013
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“Despicable Me 2” beating “Grown Ups 2” and “Pacific Rim”

  The animated juggernaut, “Despicable Me 2,” is refusing to give up its title as the number one film in the U.S.  Two new contenders, “Grown Ups 2” and “Pacific Rim” put up a fight — but “Despicable Me” appears to be headed for the winner’s circle for the second week in a row. “Despicable Me 2” brought in an […]
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Romancing the Bean cafe 3413 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank July 11, 2013
By Janet Strong Saturday, July 13, 2013
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A Strong View: Romancing the Bean

Romancing the Bean. This little place has the best coffee.  They have a large variety including specialty coffees.  Also, the quiche is delicious, the blueberry muffins are divine. Their menu is uniquely chosen with a little bit of something for ever taste. They have pressed Sammy’s, (aged white cheddar, taleggio, blue cheese, mayo on walnut raisin bread) – if you love […]
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Monday, July 8, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 8, 2013
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Another big budget box office flop for Disney?

It looks like the executives at Disney have another supersized dud at the box office to explain. Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” owned the 4th of July weekend and scooped up an amazing $83.5 million in its debut, while Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” opened far behind with only $29.2 million. There’s chatter around town that Disney may have another big budget […]
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
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By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 6, 2013
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Talk of the Town: Dwight Howard turns his back on the Lakers

After one season of less than dazzling play center, Dwight Howard, is saying bye-bye to the Lakers and its fans. For weeks, there has been a lot of chatter about Howard and what he might do once he became a free agent on July first. Would he re-sign with the Lakers or go elsewhere? Last night, it became official:  Howard […]
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Friday, July 5, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 5, 2013
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Weather change: Overcast skies and a chance of rain

  A change in the weather for Burbank and much of the Southland today. Sure there will be sunshine, but cloudy skies and cooler temps as well. In fact, there’s a 20 per cent chance isolated storms in the Media City. The high in B-town today– somewhere in the low 80s. Definitely better than the scorching triple digits of the […]
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 4, 2013
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Happy Fourth of July!

  It’s Fourth of July. A birthday celebration for the USA and the American way of life like freedom, fireworks, hot dogs and BBQ! The Starlight Bowl in Burbank is continuing its holiday tradition by offering its “4th of July Spectacular” with entertainment and fireworks. The grass seats are sold out but, as of this morning, there were still other […]
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 4, 2013
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“Despicable Me 2” shines at theaters, “The Lone Ranger” struggles

The long Fourth of July holiday weekend is shaping up to be a biggie at the box office. Two new films are in the spotlight. Moviegoers appear to be storming the theaters to see Universal Pictures’ animated sequel “Despicable Me 2” while Disney’s stylized western “The Lone Ranger” is struggling to find an audience. Both flicks have great promotion and […]
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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. […]
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