2013 Archive Stories

What is the statute of limitations on "Planet of the Apes?" It's been 45 years since Charlton Heston rode his horse down the beach on that strange planet and discovered that he actually was ... no, wait, I can't do it. I can't ruin it for someone who hasn't seen the movie. If you believe that movies are forever, and that new gene

Maroon 5 headlines the 2013 Honda Civic Tour. Photo by Kelly A. Swift, For the Register Due to popular demand the

Apparently, there is an unwritten law in Hollywood that every new generation must have its own version of “The Great Gatsby.” This generation gets its own “Gatsby” this weekend when Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge!”) unveils his lavish 3D productio

Emblem3, the Huntington Beach-based band that made a splash on "The X Factor" last fall, wil

Jason Balsamo and April Chapman are beaming as they pose for a photo on the steps of the courthouse on the back lot at Universal Studios Hollywood. They're wearing matching "Back to the Future" T-shirts, which should explain why April later says that her heart was beating so fast she almost felt faint. That building, you'll recall, is th

Mae West said, "Too much of a good thing is wonderful," but "Star Trek Into Darkness" proves her wrong. Director J.J. Abrams' second adventure with the crew of the Starship Enterprise revolves around a bad guy who looks like a normal Starfleet agent but is superhuman in his powers and subhuman, or at least monstrous, in his willingness t

It's hard to imagine someone like Mark Munoz ever getting bullied. After all, Munoz is a former NCAA national wrestling champion who is now one of the top middleweight fighters in the UFC and who goes by the moniker "The Filipino Wrecking Machine." "In the eighth grade, I actually got jumped for my shoes," said Munoz, who grew up

It didn't take Vulcan logic to figure out that once director J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot took in $385 million at the box office four years ago, the crew of the Enterprise would again go boldly where so many movie franchises have gone before – Planet Sequel. Zachary Quinto (as the logical Mr. Spock) and Chris Pine (Capt. James T

On sunny days when the beach is beckoning, I find that my normal gym workouts can start to feel a little dry.In Orange County, activities like cycling and yoga, traditionally done only on solid ground, are making their way to the water. Not only are the workou

CHESTER, Pa. – Landon Donovan scored one goal and added two assists to lead the Galaxy past the Philadelphia Union, 4-1, Wednesday night. Robbie Keane scored once and had an assist, while Hector Jimenez also scored for the two-time defending MLS Cup champion Galaxy (5-3-2), which snapped a rare two-game losing streak with three sec

The Huffington Post reports that Paul McCartney, in an interview with David Frost for Al Jazeera, has revealed that it was difficult having Yoko Ono sit in on the recording sessions of the Beatles, but that he never blamed her for the group's subsequent split.McCartney remembered: "She would sit in on sessions and you

Angels owner Arte Moreno said Manager Mike Scioscia's job is not in jeopardy, despite the club so far failing to live up to the expectations of a $148 million payroll. Moreno, who has refused interview requests from Southern California media outlets, was interviewed by

Why is Jim Steinmeyer, one of the world's most respected and talented illusionists, working on South Coast Repertory's production of "The Fantasticks"? This is the guy who made the Statue of Liberty disappear in David Copperfield's famous TV special. Why would his outsized talents be needed for a scrupulously modest, stripped-down musical that,

Joey Kleinhans took a circuitous path to the wine industry. A native of Göttingen, Germany, Kleinhans came to the U.S. about 10 years ago and made a comfortable living in the financial industry in O.C. Though he did well, his heart was elsewhere. "I have had a passion for wine for many years," said Kleinhans, 35. A few years

Mae West said "Too much of a good thing is wonderful," but "Star Trek Into Darkness" proves her wrong. Director J.J. Abrams' second adventure with the crew of the Starship Enterprise revolves around a bad guy who looks like a normal Starfleet agent but is superhuman in his powers and subhuman, or at least monstrous, in his willingness to

There is a good chance – say 100 percent – that Joe Bonamassa will be singing and playing th

WATCH THIS"American Idol" 8 p.m Fox What a long, strange, contentious and sometimes downright ugly trip it has been this season, as "American Idol" has watched its viewers flee while the singers bored us and the judges fought.And yet after all that we will watch tonight; "American Idol" isn't nearly as good as it was

ANAHEIM – Arte Moreno's public comments in support of Mike Scioscia came as no surprise to the Angels manager. "Arte has always been very supportive," Scioscia said before Wednesday's game. "Arte knows how hard I take the non-performance of this team and how we need to get there. It hits me as hard as it hits Arte and it hits Jerry

A spinoff taco bistro by the founders of Sol Cocina is launching later this year with a menu inspired by the streetside antojitos, or snacks, of Mexico. Solita tacos & margaritas will be a key anchor at a new mixed-use project under construction at Bella Terra mall in Huntington Beach. Unlike Sol's more adventurous menu, Solita will

ANAHEIM – Robert Coello has become a journeyman in professional baseball and he isn't even 30 years old. Coello, 28, can point to several reasons to account for the fact that he has been a part of six major league organizations since being drafted as a catcher in 2003. Now a right-handed reliever, Coello became the 20th pit

Where: Angel Stadium TV: Fox Sports West Last time they met: The Angels won two of three last weekend in Chicago, their first road series victory of the season. They were denied a sweep when White Sox lefty Chris Sale pitched a one-hitter Sunday. They'll see Sale again Friday. White Sox report:

ANAHEIM – The Angels will honor active military personnel and veterans in a celebration of Armed Forces Day at Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Here's the rundown: •Tanks and other military vehicles will be on display at Homeplate Gate and nearby Angel Stadium entrances. •All fans will receiv

It still is early, but this has been the most difficult season of Ian Kennedy's four with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander, a 21-game winner in 2011, has only two victories to show for his first nine starts, and a 4.88 ERA. However, last week at Dodger Stadium, you wouldn't have known this based on the former La Quinta

Ol' Dirty Bastard hologram to perform with Wu-Tang Clan. Photo by Scott Griles, Getty Images Make way for more hip-hop hol