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NOVA Documentary Explains Addiction Causes And Treatments
- Oct. 16
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for those under 50 years old.
Podcast Episode 151: Teaching Zombies
- Sept. 14
- By Beth Accomando
The Doctor of the Dead, Arnold T. Blumberg, uses zombies to teach media literacy and critical thinking. He has also just written a geeky, well-researched history of the zombie, "Journey of the Living Dead."
Bidding Goodbye To Comic-Con 2018
- July 16
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con concluded Sunday with what is traditionally known as kids day.
Ticket Holders To Bring Treasures To 'Antiques Roadshow' Filming At Hotel Del Coronado
- May 28
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The public-television phenomenon "Antiques Roadshow" visits San Diego on Tuesday. The sold-out ticket-only event will take place at the historic Hotel Del Coronado.
Armando Iannucci Finds Humor In 'The Death Of Stalin'
- March 22
- By Beth Accomando
Armando Iannucci, the creator of HBO’s “Veep” and the BBC series “Thick of It,” has a new film called “The Death of Stalin,” and it’s a comedy to die for.
Comic-Con's Sister Convention WonderCon Kicks Off Friday In Anaheim
- March 21
- By Beth Accomando
Silicone Vs. Foam Vs. Gelatin … That’s not the next superhero film from Hollywood, but it is a panel on makeup effects that you can find this weekend at WonderCon.
Oceanside Man's Coming Out Story Highlighted On PBS' 'We'll Meet Again'
- Feb. 27
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Michael Lipkin
The series helped Tom DiCioccio reconnect with a high school friend after decades apart.
Celebrating ‘Ash Vs. Evil Dead’ Returning For Third Season
- Feb. 23
- By Beth Accomando
In 1981, Detroit buddies Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert had raised enough money to make the indie splatter horror film “The Evil Dead.” They never expected that more than three decades later they would be continuing the storyline with an original Starz series. The third season of "Ash Vs. Evil Dead" premieres this Sunday.
'Mythbusters' Exhibit Coming To The Fleet
- Feb. 22
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
The exhibit is based on the TV show "Mythbusters," which has for years been the place to go to learn the answers to crucial questions like, does quicksand really pull you under? And, how does Mentos candy make Diet Coke explode?
Podcast Episode 135: Batman '66 Exhibit
- Feb. 2
- By Beth Accomando
Fifty-two years ago ABC launched the TV show "Batman" and forever changed the pop culture landscape.
'Ken Kramer's About San Diego' Releases New Episodes
- Jan. 25
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Ken Kramer is back on KPBS-TV Thursday to begin a series of new and updated "About San Diego" episodes.
Holy Nostalgia! Batman '66 Exhibit Brings Back Great Memories
- Jan. 22
- By Beth Accomando
In 1966 ABC launched the "Batman" TV show starring Adam West and Burt Ward as the Caped Crusaders. Although it was canceled after three seasons, the show has remained a fan favorite.
'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' Reminds Audiences Of Murderer's San Diego Origins
- Jan. 18
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The first episode of the mini-series "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" debuted on FX network Wednesday night. The series will no doubt revive interest in one of San Diego's most curious and tragic chapters — the 1997 cross-country murder spree of Andrew Cunanan.
Podcast Episode 129: Bruce Campbell, Hail To The Chin Baby
- Oct. 27, 2017
- By Beth Accomando
"Ash Vs. Evil Dead" season three opener has been postponed to February! So if you want your Bruce Campbell fix in October, check out this podcast and his new book, "Hail to the Chin."
Bruce Campbell Signing At Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore
- Oct. 26, 2017
- By Beth Accomando
Bruce Campbell, a Comic-Con favorite for his role as Ash in the "Evil Dead" movies and Starz show, was at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Thursday to sign his new book, "Hail to the Chin."