24th Annual Anime Expo (AX) Breaks Attendance Records

24th Annual Anime Expo (AX) Breaks Attendance Records

Over 90,500 Fans Attneded, Up 12% Over 2014 The just-concluded 24th Annual Anime Expo (AX), presented by The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), played host to over 90,000 lovers of Japanese animation and pop culture July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Sneaking up in attendance right behind Comic-Con, this year’s […]

Paz and Fedorov to Perform with Cal Phil

California Philharmonic continues its summer concert series on Saturday, July 11 at Santa Anita Race Track when Rogers, Hammerstein & More is presented under the stars. For those who cannot attend Saturday night, a second concert will take place on Sunday, July 12 during a matinee performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Not only will […]

Theatre Scene in LA- July 2015

BY STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH     Don’t miss all the fireworks shows happening this month, and don’t miss all the local theatre shows either, such as:                                                                                                                                                                                                   OPENING                                                             “All American Girl” explores the journey of an “all American girl” (Annika Marks and Jeanne Syquia, alternating) as she develops from innocent youth to […]

Disneyland 60th Part III: The Rides

By Charly SHELTON This is the third and final installment in the Disneyland 60th anniversary trilogy of articles, run in CVWeekly over the past two weeks. Part I delved into the new nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland park – Disneyland Forever fireworks spectacular and Paint the Night electrical parade. The sequel article – Part II, which […]

Welcome to Springfield

Photos by Charly SHELTON Welcome to Springfield, home of the Simpsons, at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ever wanted to eat at Krusty Burger? Have a Duff beer at Moe’s Tavern? Eat a Homer-sized doughnut with pink frosting and sprinkles? Then this is the place for you. Located near The Simpsons Ride, Springfield has come alive in […]

‘An Evening with Neile Adams’ at Catalina Bar & Grill

Catalina Bar & Grillwill present Broadway, film and television star Neile Adams in “An Evening With Neile Adams,” featuring popular show tunes. The show will be presented on Thursday, June 25 at 8:30 p.m. Broadway performer Adams (“Kismet,” “The Pajama Game,” “At The Grand”) was personally selected by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II to […]

VIDEOS: Disneyland Ride Updates

WARNING: SPOILER ALERT WARNING: SPOILER ALERT WARNING: SPOILER ALERT   Do not watch these videos if you do not want to see the new attraction updates at the Disneyland Resort.   Indiana Jones Adventure- Opening Doors Effect   Matterhorn- Full Ride Through   The Haunted Mansion- Hatbox Ghost   New Magic- Interview with Imagineer Jeff […]

Disneyland 60th Celebration Part II: Disney California Adventure

By Charly SHELTON Last week, we delved into the new nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland park to see some new takes on old favorites. Now we head over to Disney California Adventure park to see the other new nighttime show which is an old take on a new favorite – World of Color: Celebrate! The World […]