Get ready for an atom bomb, Harry Potter fans.
Warner Brothers has just released a teaser trailer for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”
In this teaser, Harry and his mentor, Professor Dumbledore, delve into Lord Voldemort’s dark past. We get glimpses of the evil wizard and hints of the danger ...
Rod Stewart will never have to play to small crowds. But last night’s performance at the Mid-State Fair seemed more appropriate for a winery gig.
Before the concert began, I had predicted he’d open the performance with a bang, thinking maybe “Hot Legs” or maybe even an older gem, like “Stay With ...
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Looking ahead at August’s big blockbusters
For movie studios, August is summer’s last gasp.
They typically choose this month to unload the last few action movies, big epics and comedies aimed at a younger crowd. Fall and winter? They belong to the adults.
This August, we’ve got a fantasy adventure flick, ...
Hawaiian surfers aren’t always known for their hospitality.
In the 70s, when a group of outsiders came in and started — ahem — making waves, there were a good many Hawaiians who simply wanted them to go home. But those surfers remained and, in the process, changed the course of surfing, ...
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“American Beauty” takes a hard look at the fantasy and reality of modern life
Like the ruby-red roses that fill nearly every frame, “American Beauty” is much more than a pretty picture.
It’s a scathing portrait of suburbia. A drama beset with secrets and scandal. And, most importantly, an exploration of ...
July 16, 1959
Set the wayback machine to the Eisenhower era.
Currently this is the record holder for oldest image from our files. Tribune librarian Sharon Morem found this print in the bottom of a manila file folder. It went with a four paragraph business brief.
You can see the penciled crop marks ...
My pants are soaked.
I just shot some video for an upcoming feature on surfer/shaper/painter/musician Shane Stoneman, and, well — I really wanted to get some shots of him in the water. So, of course, I just had to get to the ocean.
I know — tough gig.
That video, which will also feature music ...
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As you may have heard, an earthquake hit Southern California a few hours ago.
According to the Associated Press, the 11:42 a.m. quake made buildings sway and triggered a few evacuations . However, there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
The quake, estimated at magnitude 5.4, was centered 29 ...
It’s the Holy Grail of all auctions
Want to own a piece of Hollywood history?
This week, movie fans can bid online for props, costumes, scripts and posters ranging from The Lone Ranger’s pearl-handled revolvers (starting at $4,000 for the pair) to a mechanical Velociraptor from “Jurassic Park III” ($80,000).
The live ...
Open the door and come on into the Preps Box.
After a brief summer hiatus, and a change of web address, The Tribune’s high school sports blog is finally back in action. Before we get to the fun stuff, let me briefly introduce myself as The Tribune’s new high school ...