First Day of Summer Film Release

Monsters University

This Friday will be the first official day of summer. To celebrate, two new exciting films will arrive in theaters, Monsters University and World War Z. In order to help the movie goers decide between the two, we list a description of each film. Both films will be available in regular and 3D format in select theaters.

Movie Review: Man of Steel

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What if Superman really does exist? As much as I was looking forward to the most anticipated movie event of the year, “Man of Steel,” I was nervous with all the hype and especially with Zack Snyder (“300,” “Watchmen”), who is known for visual overload, at the director’s chair. But when I caught a footage [...]

New Movie Releases

The Purge

In ten days summer will arrive. How will you spend your summer? For those who enjoy going to the movies to escape the summer’s heat, we compiled a list of recent and upcoming films for this week.

Tupac Resurrection at Coachella 2012

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The Coachella audience felt chills when the hologram of Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2pac took the stage to perform his hits “Hail Mary” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” Along with the aforementioned reunion of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Coachella attendees were also met during this set with appearances by 50-Cent, Warren G, Wiz Khalifa, and the most successful rap artist of all time, Eminem.

Star transformations: Zac Efron, Emma Watson, and Jessica Alba sport new looks

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Zac Efron who put on 18 pounds of muscle to play a marine in the new movie The Lucky One. Efron’s training method included waking up between 3 and 4AM for five months and working with a veteran of the US Navy Seals. Photos have surfaced of both Jessica Alba and Emma Watson sporting new tattoos for the upcoming movie Bling Ring.

Exclusive Interview: Kristen Connolly from “Cabin in the Woods”

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An exclusive interview with Kristen Connolly, breakout star of “Cabin in the Woods” took place at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. Connolly spoke with me about the strange auditions, the endless creativity of Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, and what it was like working on such a unique film that’s incredibly hard to talk about without giving too much away.

Movie Review: “Cabin in the Woods”

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“Cabin in the Woods” does the unthinkable, it surprises you. With Hollywood churning out so many predictable films, it’s not unusual for the audience to know exactly what will happen, and we’re so used to this that it’s become acceptable. However, “Cabin in the Woods” breathes life into a genre that we all thought had been beaten into the ground. Joss Whedon (writer) and Drew Goddard (writer and director) take the formulaic and turn it on end, creating a deconstructed love letter to a genre long thought destroyed.

SD weekend events and activities: April 13 – 16, 2012

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So whatever the weather is like we should be expecting some fun activities this week. From concerts to museums to fundraisers, we’ve got a nice variety of things to do for us.

Entertainer Quickie: Britney Spears on ‘X Factor’ and Tim Tebow’s love triangle

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Brittany Spears is in the final negotiations with “The X Factor” to become a judge and her agent/ fiancee, Jason Trawick, is in the process of attempting to get her a cool $15 million for it.Tim Tebow is caught in a love triangle between Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron, but is the media to blame for this?

San Diego “stay-cation” destinations

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Take advantage of living in America’s Finest City- San Diego. Enjoy a “stay-cation” at La Costa Resort and Spa, Paradise Point, Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa, and of course Hotel Del Coronado.