2013 Rotator Archive Stories

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

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

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

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

Black Sabbath confirms a 20-city North American tour. Photo by Tim Whitby, Getty Images What initially looke

From left: Matt Skiba, Derek Grant and Dan Andriano. Photo courtesy of Epitaph Records. Alkaline Trio lyr

Photos from the weekend at Pechanga's Silk the Club April 12 and 13. Silk has a $20 cover. For VIP tables, contact Eric at 951-595-9476. The guest list is free before 10 p.m., just RSVP by 5 p.m. the day of the event via the Silk Facebook page, or e-mail your full name to 

Get in the mix at St. Regis Monarch Beach as the newly revamped Lobby Lounge introduces monthly Master Mixology lessons. Hosted by a different premium liquor company each month, you’ll hone skills and learn to craft cocktails like a pro. A $25 ticket includes the mixology lesson, live music, two cocktails, and light bites from Michael Mina

Photos from the weekend at Pechanga's Silk the Club April 5 and 6. Silk has a $20 cover. For VIP tables, contact Eric at 951-595-9476. The guest list is free before 10 p.m., just RSVP by 5 p.m. the day of the event via the Silk Facebook page, or e-mail your full name to 

How much to see the Kid? Twice the number of fingers he has in the air. Photo: Getty Images I've pointed this

Mick and the gang live at London's O2 Arena last November. Photo: Ian Gavan, Getty Images

Appropriate new friends and atmosphere for re-creating the Do Lab in your backyard. Photo: Getty Images

From left: Ian Bailey, Mike Wilson and Vince Phung perform every Monday in April at Detroit Bar. In just n

The Mumfords salute Springsteen at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala. Photo: Getty Images As

Photos from the weekend at Pechanga's Silk the Club March 29 and 30. Silk has a $20 cover. For VIP tables, contact Eric at 951-595-9476. The guest list is free before 10 p.m., just RSVP by 5 p.m. the day of the event via the Silk Facebook page, or e-mail your full name to 

Mick Jagger with the band at London's O2 Arena last November. Photo: Ian Gavan, Getty Images At last,

RA’s Sushi ShowdownSunday, April 7, 3-6 p.m.155 5th St., Huntington Beach,714.536.6390

WonderCon returned for the second time to the Anaheim Convention Center on March 29-31. Happy crowds exceeded 2012's attendance of 40,000 and were treated to visits from leading writers, artists, movie people, and game producers. As expected, many came dressed as their favorite heroes or comic characters and were happy to pose for photographs. T

Photos from the weekend at Pechanga's Silk the Club March 22 and 23. Silk has a $20 cover. For VIP tables, contact Eric at 951-595-9476. The guest list is free before 10 p.m., just RSVP by 5 p.m. the day of the event via the Silk Facebook page, or e-mail your full name to 

Orange County's largest and longest-running film festival is getting ready to dim the lights and run the projectors once again. The Newport Beach Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 14th annual gathering, April 25-May 2. Organizers are planning to screen more than 350 films from 50 countries, including a number of world, U.S.

Got a taste for the finer things in life? Then mark your calendars for April 13th when the producers of the OC Brew Ha Ha present Gray Cloud, a premier cigar and craft beer pairing festival at Mission Viejo’s Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Touted as an extraordinarily personal and intimate pairing experience, this event will

Photos from the weekend at Pechanga's Silk the Club March 15 and 16. Silk has a $20 cover. For VIP tables, contact Eric at 951-595-9476. The guest list is free before 10 p.m., just RSVP by 5 p.m. the day of the event via the Silk Facebook page, or e-mail your full name to