Depending on your age and how sacred you consider 1980’s hit TV shows, the last few years of remakes either leave you breathlessly excited or rolling your eyes. From MACGYVER on CBS to LEATHAL WEAPON on Fox, and now MAGNUM PI is joining the retro line remake line up on CBS starring Jay Hernandez as…
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Kevin Hafso Koppman joins a family of comedic mad scientists in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Mel Brooks may have declared that ‘It’s good to be the king”, but being another one of his iconic creations that is invading San Diego Musical Theatre with his science experiments later this month. Dr. Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen” ) played by Kevin Hafso Koppman When Dr. Frankenstein (Koppman) finds out he has inherited his family’s…
Finally, JESSICA JONES is coming back to Netflix
Netflix released the trailer for the new season and it gives the audience a lot to look forward to discovering. when Marvel’s Jessica Jones, the private investigator turned reluctant superhero is comes to Netflix on March 8th. Jones, played by Krysten Ritter, we last saw her killing her nemesis Kilgrave at the end of…
Nafessa Williams talks about BLACK LIGHTING on the CW
The CW has added to their superhero show roster with their newest show BLACK LIGHTNING. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, this show explores what happens when a superhero gives up the life for his family, only to be called back into action to protect his family. The superhero series stars…
EduHam makes history in San Diego
You may have heard that a little show called HAMILTON has taken over the theatrical world and so many people can’t seem to stop talking about it. While the show has been vital to educating those about theatre it has also done something to help with educating high school students on American History and encouraging…
Chadwick Boseman on being the “Black Panther”
If you have seen even a fraction of a trailer for the new “Black Panther” movie, then you know this is a highly anticipated and action packed movie. Chadwick Boseman, who graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in directing before going to the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, is no stranger to being…
James Roday talks about PSYCH: THE MOVIE!
James Roday is a man of many talents; actor, director, screenwriter. But it is his performance as Shawn Spencer, a hyper observant consulting detective on USA’s show PSYCH for many years, from which many people know and love him. This quirky and beloved comedy was full of fun and mischief and sadly ended in 2014….
Eddie Izzard on research, preparation, and staying in character
Eddie Izzard has had an enviable career that has spanned both stage and screen. Recently in San Diego for a show he talked about his new book “Believe Me: a memoir of love, death, and jazz chickens,” starting out in performing, working in film, and his charitable works including running 27 marathons in 27 days….
John C. McGinley on STAN AGAINST EVIL
As Halloween approaches, it seems only fitting that the second season of John. C. McGinley’s series Stan Against Evil starts back up on November 1st. After all, there probably isn’t a better time to explore a disgraced former sheriff named Stan (John C. McGinley) who joins his replacement to battle monsters in their small New…
Sigourney Weaver on her mysterious character in THE DEFENDERS
What is there to say about Sigourney Weaver that would introduce her appropriately? If you don’t know her then I’m assuming you grew up in on a space ship in a cryogenic sleep, wait that’s ALIENS, or you were in cut off in another dimension by a powerful being named Zuul, sorry that’s GHOSTBUSTERS. Well,…
Charlie Cox talks DAREDEVIL, THE DEFENDERS, and working with Sigourney Weaver
Charlie Cox is no stranger to the stage, having last performed in the off-Broadway show INCOGNITO in 2016. Many people know him from his work as the title character of the Marvel and Netflix series DAREDEVIL. While the second season of DAREDEVIL may be done the newest series in the Marvel world on Netflix, THE…
Megan Swan talks about San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights
The San Diego Symphony Bayside Summer Nights concerts series 2017, formerly known as the Summer Pops, is an impressive variety in their line up; from classical, movie scores, Broadway musicals, to nostalgic 80’s pop it covers a lot of musical genres to appeal to everyone. This broad appeal shows the versatility and range for the…