By Carissa Martinez, Gavin Mock and Jack Newsome Despite the challenges of 2020, Fantastic Fest managed to expand its reach this year. Normally held in Texas, the festival turned virtual and made all new features and live events available free for...
Amid a pandemic and a more than little chaotic 2020, the haunt industry is proving that there is the will and a way. From hashtags spanning Save Halloween to Halloween Is Not Canceled, signs of a concerted effort from horror...
By Jessica Peralta, Alexander Pate, Carissa Martinez, Jack Newsome and Gavin Mock The indie horror film festival Horrible Imaginings made its annual return to Labor Day weekend with its usual collection of all that is creepy, crawly, weird, hilarious and...
Leigh Purtill is no stranger to the dynamics of ballet and movement. Her experience in film, and teaching and choreographing ballet keeps her and her ballet company thriving, even despite a pandemic. She’ll keep things moving when she hosts a...
Aug. 7 is National Sea Serpent Day and what a grand day it is to find out a few things about the mythical creatures. They have built a fierce reputation, even if they were most likely serpents at all. Have...
Most large-scale events over the past five months have fallen victim to the impact of the coronavirus. Midsummer Scream is no different. But while the in-person convention was delayed to July 2021, the event still lives on virtually. Every year...
Halloween Every Night virtually attended the annual Orange County Press Club Awards July 30, winning a total of nine honors across several categories. Hosted by long-time Orange County journalist Kedric Francis via Facebook Live, the OC Press Club virtually presented...
October will be dead again, according to the Comic-Con@Home panels at Comic-Con 2020. The long-awaited Walking Dead season 10 finale will air at 9 p.m. Oct. 4 and be followed by the premiere of the new spinoff The Walking Dead:...
A new drive-through immersive experience allows escape room enthusiasts to follow clues, unlock puzzles, go for a drive all while maintaining some effective social distancing. You can even do it for free. Hollow Studios is inviting escape room enthusiasts and...
June 12 is Magic Day, so today we celebrate all things magic. Magic Day is also celebrated on Oct. 31 — the day that Harry Houdini died. The holiday commemorates the famous magician and appreciates the art of magic as...
