E3 has once again hit town, and you've probably been seeing banners, billboards, and strange signs announcing new and upcoming games and platforms. The coolest of them all has the strangest name, the Nintendo Wii. No, it's not French, but it really is stealing the show here. With the innovative new wand-like motion sensing controller, at least it promises to have kids (and we'll admit it, some adults) waving their hands around like a crazed orchestra conductor. So, America's obesity problem will only be from the shoulders down. more ›

LAist knows that writers are paranoid about other people stealing their ideas, yet some don't think twice about discussing their newest epics out loud at local LA establishments to people they're trying to impress. more ›

LAist is smart enough to know not to believe the hype and marketing behind some of Hollywood's brand-new movies. Included in this weekend's stellar trifecta of new releases is the "action-packed" Alien vs. Predator, the "sweet and charming" The Princess Diaries 2 and the "awesome card game as a movie, movie" Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie!. more ›