The origins of ‘Artemis Fowl’, Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’
Holly Short (Lara McDonnell), Mulch Diggums (Josh Gad) and Artemis Fowl (Ferdia Shaw). © 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

The origins of ‘Artemis Fowl’, Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Artemis Fowl’ Rated PG. Running time: 95 minutes. The journey of “Artemis Fowl” from young adult novel series to major motion picture took some…

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The Staten Island king, what’s up on DVDs
Bel Powley and Bel Powley in “The King of Staten Island.” © 2020 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

The Staten Island king, what’s up on DVDs

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The King of Staten Island’ Rated R (for language and drug use throughout, sexual content and some violence/bloody images). Running time: 137 minutes. Scott…

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When the cameras can start rolling again
Actors from “Reno 911” mill about the set in between scenes during a February shoot outside the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, down the street from City Hall. Less than six weeks later, the entire industry was shut down due to restrictions from the L.A. County Department of Public Health. The industry is now working to see how the industry could safely return. Signal Gilbert Bernal

When the cameras can start rolling again

It was less than six months ago, but it seems like much, much longer. The January issue of the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal hosted a roundtable discussion with a…

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Honoring Memorial Day while in quarantine
0601_news_memorial_day_KL_03_CMYK The Ronald Reagan Marine Corps League of Simi Valley gives a rifle salute at the conclusion of Memorial Day ceremonies at Eternal Valley Memorial Park. SIGNAL PHOTO

Honoring Memorial Day while in quarantine

As the weeks turn into months with the stay-at-home quarantine restrictions, weekends seemingly have become just a blur of days, for some. With Memorial Day weekend upon us, for example,…

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Making the most of increased family time
Meadows Elementary Students Avalon Tarlow, right, and Jacob Patton exercise their creativity at a "pop-up playground event" on their campus Thursday morning. February 20, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Making the most of increased family time

It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to the coronavirus and dreary weather.…

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A growing devotion to the doodle mix
Luna is a four-month-old Labradoodle owned by of Canyon Country. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A growing devotion to the doodle mix

Because of its fluffy coat, affectionate personality and intelligence, doodle mixes have become the latest crossbreed craze.  Doodle mixes are a cross between the traditional poodle and another breed, such…

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