'Hello, Dolly' composer proud his tunes are in 'WALL-E'
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Jerry Herman, eyes welling with tears, could hardly believe what he was hearing as he watched the new animated blockbuster "WALL-E." The composer of the Tony-winning musical "Hello, Dolly!" had licensed songs from the 1964 show to Pixar — The Walt Disney Co.'s computer animation arm — but he had no idea his music and lyrics would factor so prominently in the story line of the sci-fi robot romance. Full story »
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Smith's 'Hancock' gives holiday box office a big lift
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Will Smith's box office superpowers remain intact. His "Hancock" led the Fourth of July weekend with a $62.6 million debut. The previous weekend's top flick, the Disney-Pixar animated tale "WALL-E," slipped to second place with $32.5 million. Full story »
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Monday's television highlights
Monday, July 7, 2008
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Tune up your summer at free concerts all around the county
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The summer concert season is here, which means BYOB or C (bring your own blanket or chair) to a park or plaza. All you need is something to keep you off the itchy, lumpy, dewy grass or hard-boiled concrete. Full story »
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Shamsi's Deli in Ventura adds a morning meal to its menu, hours
Thursday, July 3, 2008
News and sign makers travel fast. When Shamsi's Deli in Ventura began serving breakfast in addition to its artfully crimped empanadas and Italian, Middle Eastern and Argentinean fare, that fact was quickly noted by patrons — and by a change in the eatery's name. Full story »
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Art scene
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Listings of exhibits and shows at local art galleries. Full story »
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Locey: Todd Rundgren will pound out fist-pumping rock at The Canyon
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Guitar god Todd Rundgren will undoubtedly play something old and something new from his vast body of work when he stops by The Canyon in Agoura Hills for a Saturday night gig. His latest album, his zillionth, is "Arena." According to the man himself, the upcoming album is an old school rock 'n' roll effort, hopefully conducive to a fist-in-the-air scenario. Full story »
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