There is no place like home, especially for a furry would-be friend stuck in a pound desperate for a loving family. The mission of Lucky Dog and its host, Brandon McMillan, is to rescue difficult-to-love, untrained dogs and transform them into model pets. Each episode showcases the success story of a rehabilitated dog and the family that will provide it with … Read More
The Orville’s Space Adventures via Los Angeles
Set 400 years in the future on a mid-level exploratory ship populated by a rag-tag human and alien crew, Fox’s The Orville is about the wonders and dangers of outer space. And while the L.A. based show includes obligatory sci-fi elements, The Orville also delves into the often humorous problems of everyday life. Boldly going where few shows have gone before, … Read More
The Devil Finds Love in the City of Angels
When actor Tom Ellis landed the leading role on a show set in Los Angeles, he was thrilled at the idea of working on a major network series where L.A., in Ellis’ words, “was very much a character of the show.” The plot of Warner Bros.’ Lucifer (which aired seasons 1-3 on Fox before moving to Netflix for future seasons) … Read More
Exceptional Minds Offers Learning Opportunities Unique to Los Angeles
One of the benefits to living in the world’s creative capital is the rich array of learning opportunities available for creative professionals. A few weeks back, FilmL.A. staffers were reminded of this fact while touring Exceptional Minds, a one-of-a-kind, non-profit vocational education program that prepares young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in digital animation and visual effects. Headquartered … Read More