Behind the Scenes: Braveheart (Gibson, 1995) with Mel Gibson and Patrick McGoohan
Mel Gibson’s Braveheart is remembered for its sweeping battle scenes and emotional power, but the production behind the film was equally ambitious. Filmed primarily in Ireland and…
Behind the Scenes: Deliverance (Boorman, 1972) with Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds
John Boorman’s Deliverance is remembered as one of the most intense survival films of the 1970s, and the experience of making it was just as punishing for…
Behind the Scenes: The Bridge on the River Kwai (Lean, 1957) with William Holden and Alec Guinness
David Lean’s The Bridge on the River Kwai is celebrated for its epic scale and unforgettable performances, but its production was a massive undertaking. Filmed on location…
Behind the Scenes: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Leone, 1966) with Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach
Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is remembered as one of the greatest Westerns ever made, but the story behind the camera was often…
Alyssa Ann Zinger Appears in Court as Case Moves Forward
A 25-year-old Florida woman, Alyssa Ann Zinger, is facing multiple felony charges involving inappropriate conduct with minors, according to prosecutors. Authorities allege that five victims, ranging in…
Georgia Case Draws Attention as Suspect Faces Charges
Authorities in Georgia are handling a deeply disturbing case involving a home invasion and serious crimes against a child. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an…
A Betrayal of Trust: Babysitter Sentenced After Incident Involving Children
A North County babysitter, Brittney Mae Lyon, 31, has been sentenced to 100 years to life in prison for her role in enabling the abuse of young…
Princess Diana’s Final Hours in Paris
On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana left the Ritz Hotel in Paris with her boyfriend, Dodi Al-Fayed. They departed in a Mercedes, attempting to avoid photographers who…
A Community in Shock After the Loss of a 4-Year-Old
Amber Lee Hughes, 25, has been found guilty in connection with the death of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, the daughter of her former partner. The child was discovered…
Marla Hanson Refused to Hide Her Story — Because the World Needed to Understand
In 1986, model Marla Hanson made a statement that stunned the public:“I didn’t wear makeup because I wanted people to see what they had done.” That summer,…