San Francisco Opera has a hit with Huang Ruo’s’Monkey King’
San Francisco — San Francisco Opera’s hit new opera, Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King,” which had its final performance Sunday…
9 essential plays by Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard, frequently hailed as the greatest British playwright of this generation, had both a remarkable life and…
As filming in L.A. decreases, the U.K. sees gains, new report says
Los Angeles is seeing a steady decline in the number of scripted projects filmed in the area, as…
Parmigiano Reggiano reportedly seeking film, TV opportunities
The king of cheeses is ready for the spotlight. The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, the governing body of the…
‘Paranormal Activity’ review: Screen to stage horror
What’s scarier, a world with ghosts or a world without them? I pondered this question on the drive…
‘Oedipus’ review: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star on Broadway
It’s election night in Robert Icke’s “Oedipus,” a modern retelling of Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” that must be…
Banks and retailers are running out of pennies
The United States is running out of pennies. President Trump’s decision to stop producing the penny earlier this…
Hollywood’s romance with micro dramas is heating up. Will it last?
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — A young woman is desperate to raise $50,000 for her mom’s life-saving medical treatment. She will get…
‘Victorious’ spinoff ‘Hollywood Arts’ is headed to Netflix
You don’t have to be afraid to put your dream in action, because you’ll never fade, Trina Vega,…
Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill
When the corroded pipeline burst in 2015, inky crude spread along the Southern California coast, becoming the state’s…
Reality TV production in L.A. drops, leading to nearly 21% decrease in TV shoot days
Reality television production in Los Angeles declined sharply this summer, leading to a nearly 21% drop in overall…