October 2010 - Page 2 of 6 - Media City Groove

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Sunny, windy, and warm in Burbank today

Dress in layers, caused it could get into the mid-80s today. At 9 a.m. the temperature in the Media City lingered on the chilly side — upper 50s. Nevertheless, the weather forecast is for at least 80 and perhaps a bit warmer with plenty of sunshine. Also, those gusty winds are expected to kick up again today. There is a wind […]

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Entertainment Bits and Bytes

Another Dr. Seuss classic headed to the big screen Some big name stars have signed on for the film adaptation of “The Lorax,” by Dr. Seuss. In his classic style of word play and rhymes, Dr. Seuss aka Theodore Seuss Geisel, creates a delightful tale about the ecology crisis in this children’s story. Actor Danny Devito reportedly has signed on to […]

Monday, October 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 25, 2010

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Weather mix: sun, clouds, wind, and maybe more rain

We’re getting sunshine and some gusty winds, along with those cloudy skies here in Burbank today. It was warm enough, near 70, to take a stroll through the downtown district around noon; however, I had to hold onto my hat at times to keep the wind from blowing it off. Weather watchers are predicting strong winds in various parts of the Southland. […]

Monday, October 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 25, 2010

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Photo Gallery: President Obama & Radio Host Piolin

President Barack Obama breezed into Glendale last Friday for an interview with Radio Host, Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, at the Univision Radio building on North Central Avenue. In this photo, President Obama introduced Cecila Munoz, Assistant to The President for Intergovernmental Affairs, to Piolin. The Spanish-language “Piolin Show” is one of the top rated radio programs in the country. More on the president’s brief visit to […]

Sunday, October 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 24, 2010

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“Paranormal Activity 2” scares up big money at Box Office

“Paranormal Activity 2” really cleaned up at the weekend Box Office. The fright sequel debuted with an estimated $41.5 million–a huge opening for a horror flick. “Paranormal Activity 2” is now the new number one film in the country. The plot of “Paranormal Activity 2” is very similar to the first. Instead of a couple, this time, a sinister force terrorizes a […]

Sunday, October 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 24, 2010

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Halloween is coming… and a Burbank haunted house opens

More Halloween like weather for Burbank. Today’s cool temps and mostly cloudy skies will turn even gloomier tonight with more clouds, a chance of showers, and a full eerie glowing moon. Perfect time for the creatures of the night to come out. Last night in Burbank, there were plenty of the spooky-kind at the opening of the “Nightmare at the Museum” attraction. […]

Sunday, October 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 24, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Grand View open today

When I dropped by the beleaguered Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery on Glenwood Road in Glendale last Friday, a bunch of fresh flowers were sticking in the closed gate. Today, visitors will be allowed inside Grand View and can bring flowers to place on the grave sites of friends, relatives, and loved ones. Grand View will be open from noon and until […]

Sunday, October 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 24, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot rolls over to $118 million

The money continues to stack up in the Mega Millions jackpot. Again, no one managed to match all of the winning numbers in last Friday’s draw, so that lottery money pot rolled over and now stands at $118 million! The winning numbers from last Friday: 2, 7, 18, 32, 53, and the Mega Ball 18. One ticket sold in California had all […]

Saturday, October 23, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 23, 2010

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President Obama’s visit to the Southland & quick stop in Glendale

More than 37, 000 gathered in a park at USC to see and hear President Barack Obama’s rousing get out the vote for the mid-term election speech yesterday. Later in the afternoon, much smaller crowds clustered in Glendale on street corners, in restaurant doorways, wherever they thought they might catch a glimpse of the presidential motorcade. Yet, from what I observed, the Glendale crowds […]