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LONG BEACH—With the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay,” tweens, teens, and adults are eagerly waiting to load themselves up with popcorn and treats, and be transported back to Panem. When Lionsgate’s second installment, “Catching Fire” concluded, Katniss Everdeen was being spirited away from her Quarter Quell Hunger Games to become the poster child for the new rebellion....

HOLLYWOOD—Lead singer and guitarist of former group Static-X, Wayne Static, 48, died on November 2. Songwriter David Draiman tweeted, “GOODBYE OLD FRIEND; Static X Frontman Wayne Static Dead At 48 – http://Blabbermouth.net  http://po.st/JEA06y  via @po_st.” Drummer Morgan Rose tweeted, “Crushed to hear the news of Wayne Static passing away. We played many shows together. Horrible news. Rip Wayne.” Metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne...

HOLLYWOOD—Every woman has experienced the fear of walking down a dark street at least once in her lifetime, imagining danger lurking in the shadows. She might hurry to get to her destination, scrambling for her keys, or juggling innumerous items in her hands that might make defending herself a tricky process. Women tend to carry pepper spray and warn their...

HOLLYWOOD—So for those “Walking Dead” fans hoping to learn just who was hiding in the woods with Daryl might have to wait just a bit longer. “Slabtown” gave audiences an in depth analysis of the big question everyone wanted to know, what happened to Beth? Well on Sunday we got our answer. Beth found herself being held captive inside...

HOLLYWOOD—This week’s episode of “The Walking Dead” had me screaming bloody mad. The series sure seemed to be upping the level of violence and disturbing content for season five, and episode three “Four Walls and a Roof” took things to new heights. It became apparent that season five was not so much about finding sanctuary from the ‘walkers’ it was...

SHERMAN OAKS—“Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” star Marcia Strassman died at the age of 66 on October 25. The actress passed away at her home in Sherman Oaks after battling breast cancer for several years. Singer Cher tweeted, “Wanted U2 No, a Funny, Talented Friend Died. Not 4U 2feel sorry 4me, but she died alone, & Energy from U is...

HOLLYWOOD—When it comes to watching a really scary movie, nothing tops the list like John Carpenter’s 1978 classic “Halloween.” This film has so many things going for it that it literally set the precedent in my opinion for the horror genre. Some would argue that Carpenter gained many of his tricks from the Bob Clark 1974 classic “Black Christmas,”...

BEVERLY HILLS—On October 30, the Beverly Hilton Hotel was host for the British Academy of Film and a Television Arts Los Angeles’ annual film awards. Though most in the audience were British, the event recognized outstanding achievement in both the American and British talent pools. Among those in attendance included Robert Downey Jr., Emma Watson, Mike Leigh, Dame Judi Dench, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Downey...

HOLLYWOOD—Now that the big secret about David Clarke (James Tuppers) is out, what will Emily (Emily VanCamp) and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) due to get the edge? Well those plans became apparent in Sunday’s episode amply titled “Repercussions,” as the ladies began to make moves. The episode opened with David paying tribute to his ‘daughter’ Amanda Clarke at the cemetery. I’m...

HOLLYWOOD—For a woman that is only 25, Taylor Swift has proven at such a young age she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. For starters, Swift unleashed her fifth album this week, “1989.” Some of you might be asking just what does the album title stand for? Well the year that Swift was born....