Books Galore at USC

This year marks the 20th year of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.  As previously reported, there were thousands of books ranging from children to young adult and many more in between.  There were also several celebrities that brought their own books for people to purchase as well as a cooking stage, music and much more.

Watch now to see just which books were the highlight of this year’s festival and stay tuned for a follow up with even more exclusive interviews from more of the authors at the 2015 LA Times Festival of books.

HHN: 8 Years of Terror

IMG_1529Universal Studios Hollywood is pleased to welcome back its yearly Halloween Horror Nights as visitors walk through the haunted streets of the theme park.  The event opened to a sold out crowd of guests on Friday September 19 and Saturday September 20,2014 and will continue for 22 nights from 7 p.m to 2 a.m.

At the opening night, their annual Eyegore Awards, an event honoring the creators and designers of the featured mazes, saw roughly 500 fans of the genre who came out to recognizeIMG_1534IMG_1530 this year’s recipients, filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and John Landis, make up effects artist, Greg Nicotero and rock Guitarist Slash.

This years mazes include the return of the Walking Dead in terror tram as well as The Walking Dead: End of the Line, as well as 5 new mazes including Face Off based on the Sci Fi show, An American Werewolf in London, Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood,Alien Vs. PredatorIMG_1570, From Dusk Til Dawn and Clowns 3D inspired by the music of Slash.

In addition, all rides including Revenge of the Mummy, Simpsons, Transformers, Jurassic Park In The Dark and the newest attraction Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem are also open during the night time hours.

Halloween Horror nights runs through November 2 and tickets can be purchased for as low as 52 dollars online or 139 dollars for the front of the line pass.  Due to the event selling out, guests are advised to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.

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It’s that time of year again- Halloween Horror Nights 2012

For 19 nights, Universal Studios Hollywood is unleashing classic monsters inside the park to terrify park guests after park hours.  Watch an exclusive sneak peak into the new mazes and attractions available to the public for an additional ticket price.

So hurry up and purchase your own halloween horror night ticket for just sixty six dollars.  Don’t let an event like this pass you by.  Tickets sell out fast.