The LA Opera has embarked on its final push through the epic undertaking of Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle. All four of the operas that comprise the Ring cycle, share the same daring design by Achim Freyer (director, designer), Amanda Freyer (costumes) and Brian Gale (lighting)... more ›

Tonight, Zócalo presents The Next Financial Meltdown with Simon Johnson at NPR West at 7:30 pm. Despite the financial crisis, six “megabanks” still rule the financial markets. Johnson, co-author of 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown, explains why "big banks and the ideology of unfettered finance still endangers us today, and what we can do to avoid another meltdown." Free parking is available on-site behind the building. 7:30 pm. more ›

MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, "The Hobbit" and a sequel to it. New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally. more ›

Every summer it seems that there’s one mega-budget studio movie that just goes bust-o. This summer I’d wager that flop is going to be the new world. more ›

LAist has noticed a disturbing trend that must be addressed: the disproportionate number of sea monster stories coming from the Asian side of the Pacific Rim. Clearly leading the industry right now is Japan with their ancient shark, giant squid, and humongous jellyfish swarms. more ›