The Real L.A. Material (April Fools 2026)

 -Editorial

 

 

 

As some of you might have been reading, a new news site launched a week ago, but what you didn't know was that it was a stolen idea from Things To Do In LA/ TTDILA. As such, we're presenting THE REAL L.A. MATERIAL. The new site that should have been, with the in-depth stories on LA and pop-culture instead of that garbage rag that some former L.A. Time poo-poo heads put out. Please enjoy the latest news in the sweet vulnerable underbelly of our fair city of LA.

 

 Your Truly,

Ayes Avenport

Editor-n-Chief of The Real L.A. Material 

Five Minutes Before My Pants Blew Up With Diarrhea In The L.A. Mayoral Race (April Fools 2026)

 

By Ulia Ick

1st Minute

On this balmy morning, only five minutes remained before, my pants would have a hole in them. If only I could get into the stall being used by Mayor Karen Bass in this unisex restroom in town hall. I say, "Ms. Mayor are you almost done in there, I know you have a lot on your plate, but I had a lot on mine." Why did I go for the hottest bird at Howlin' Ray's?

2nd Minute

Another stall, opens, but before I can get to it, Nithya Raman, Los Angeles City Councilmember, blindsides me and takes it. "Oh, c'mon," I shout. "Weren't you just waiting for the mayor?" I spout. At least from that end. My other end isn't looking so good.

3rd Minute

I think I'm seeing new colors. Bass and Raman are just going at it. And by it, I mean farting. Finally some relief, when I hear a flush, but I'm pushed aside by County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. I fall to the ground. Almost leaking. She doesn't say, "Excuse me", she just takes another stall as I crawl, one hand holding my stomach, the other holding my butt.

4th minute

Why can't I just poop? Tech entrepreneur Adam Miller is why, he steps in on his phone, trips over me and never looks up. As he gets up, he somehow gets into a stall as someone gets out like some sort of French comedian in a 60's movies. I'd laugh, if it didn't mean I being adding artwork to the walls.

5th minute

Rick Caruso comes in. Surveys the situation. He sees me in my time of need. Rick tells me, "Come here, let me show you something." I get up and follow him just outside. He takes out a key and unlocks a door next to the restroom. It slowly opens. It's some sort of private restroom. It's magical. A beautiful looking art deco design with the contemporary needs of the average LAian met. He then tells me, "You should have voted for me for mayor." And, slams the door in my face.

Then, I crapped my pants. 

 

Weekly What To Do: Easter Or Passover You're Stuck With Family This Weekend, Unless You Just Don't Care

 

Sacred Fools' Birthday Festival

Three nights! April 1, 2 & 3! All events are Donate-What-You-Can!

Night 1 (April 1, 7:00P), Our inaugural Artists in Residence have been cooking up something special! Come have some cake on our birthday and hear about the amazing work planned for the upcoming year! Champagne! Snacks and celebration! Tickets: https://thebroadwater.stagey.net/projects/14074

Night 2 (April 2, 7:00P), Join us for a cozy evening of nostalgia as we read a script from the Sacred Fools archives. We’re thrilled to be presenting Padraic Duffy’s Feet for the first time since 2001! Tickets: https://thebroadwater.stagey.net/projects/14075

Night 3 (April 3, 8:00P), Shhh!! Meet us in the Black Box for a one-of-a-kind dance party experience. Tickets: https://thebroadwater.stagey.net/projects/14076?tab=details

 

INTO THE DREAMWORLD: A Nightmare on Elm Street | Night Frights LA

Thursday, Apr 2 from 5 pm to 11 pm

Angel City Brewery Los Angeles, CA

0 OR $55.20 for $55.20 for VIP package

 

Dive deep into nightmares at Night Frights LA's Elm Street bash—horror, thrills, and spooky chills await!

 

Heated Rivalry: The Deeply Unauthorized Musical Parody
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 7:00 pm   

LA - FRANKLIN

$17.94

 

Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanov are the hottest players on the ice. But when ice meets heat, it gets WET! Will Shane and Ilya show butt on stage? What did Rose & Svetlana really think about being beards? And who is keeping track of all these time jumps?

You’ve seen the show. You got turned on. You cried. Sometimes at the same time. Now come see the earnest show about gay sex and hockey. Enjoy songs and jokes, and find out how many pucking innuendos we can fit into one show. This is “HEATED RIVALRY.”

 

OC JAPAN FAIR is back on April 3-5! OC Japan Fair is the largest and the most authentic Japanese cultural festival in Southern California, with upgrading to more than 250 booths! We offer many opportunities to experience and learn about Japanese entertainment, tradition, culture, pop culture, and food.

 

NOIR CITY: Hollywood 2026
Fri. Apr 3 - Sun. Apr 5 and Fri. Apr 10 - Sun. Apr 12, 2026
Egyptian Theatre
Co-Presented by the Film Noir Foundation

$

NOIR CITY: Hollywood returns to the Egyptian Theatre with 'FACE THE MUSIC!,' a 20-film lineup over two weekends to kick out the jams with live musical performances, conversations with actors Pat Boone and Elliot Gould and more guests to be announced. From early examples of Hollywood noir like BLUES IN THE NIGHT (1941) to jazz-fueled sixties gems like ALL NIGHT LONG (1962) and A MAN CALLED ADAM (1966), the movies feature genuine musical legends performing alongside film noir favorites including Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Ida Lupino, Kirk Douglas and Ann Sheridan.

 

Comedy as Resistance: Hollywood Shuffle

April 3, 7:30 pm
Billy Wilder Theater

Free

In person: Introduction, including a brief talk, by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Q&A with actor Anne-Marie Johnson and Spring Mooney, daughter of comedian and actor Paul Mooney. Great will sign copies of his book before the screening, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

 

Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | 11am PT

Follow That Bird with director Ken Kwapis
In person: director Ken Kwapis and Debra Spinney

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | 3pm PT

Ted Mann Theater

$5

Hayao Miyazaki’s debut feature revisits a character he directed for television―gentleman thief Lupin the 3rd. Grandson to Maurice Leblanc’s French literary master thief Arsène Lupin, Lupin the 3rd is
a Swinging Sixties-style, James Bond-like charmer who steals for thrills. Stuck with counterfeit bills after a Monaco casino heist, Lupin and his sidekicks hightail it to the mysterious principality of Cagliostro to find the source of the fake money. In the process, the trio becomes embroiled in palace intrigue between Count Cagliostro and Princess Clarisse. An energetic caper, Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro is a stylish start to a brilliant oeuvre. 

 

The first feature-length theatrical film to bring this small-screen community to the big screen, Follow That Bird is a freewheeling road musical that follows 8-foot-tall avian Big Bird (Carroll Spinney in a heart-melting performance) from his placement with a foster family to his trek back to his real home on Sesame Street. 

 

 

 

 

Meet the Grunion

Fri, Apr 3 2026 

8:00 - 11:59pm

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

 $10 adults and $5 seniors, students and children. 
(Friends members Free).

Watch the captivating grunion come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and biology of this curious fish. The program includes an auditorium program about the unique fish followed by a guided observation at the beach. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. During April, May and June (closed season) grunion may be observed but not touched. March and July are open season, when grunion may only be taken by hand. Grunion hunters, 16 years or older, must have a valid California Fishing License.

 

The LA Beer Fest

APRIL 4th, 2026
LA Center Studios

Admission is valid for noon to 3pm or 5pm to 8pm. 

$55 

 

The LA Beer Fest returns for the 20th Anniversary!  Featuring over 80 breweries, 200 beers, cover bands, DJ truck, and LA’s best food trucks, the event promises to be a unique experience for beer lovers.  Admission includes unlimited samplings with food sold separately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you find yourself in Sherman Oaks, California in the next month, you might find us, too! GeekyGlamorous will be hosting a Fangamer pop-up shop from April 4 to May 9th. Stop by Tuesday to Saturday from 12 PM to 7 PM to see some favorites from across our catalog in person. 

 

Geeky Glamorous
13634 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – May 17, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Only minutes from Pasadena at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 

$28.00 - $275.00

 

We offer the public an opportunity to experience a true Renaissance of our Renaissance, one that was introduced 60 years ago. The Faire is one of the most diverse places on Earth and an escape from the stresses and demands of the modern-day. We offer cutting-edge performances, artisans, and culinary delights.

The Night of the Hunter

April 5, 7:00 pm
Billy Wilder Theater

Free

 

A Depression era-set Southern Gothic thriller, The Night of the Hunter tells an adult story through the eyes of children. Actor-turned-director Charles Laughton described it as a “fairy tale of the Big Bad Wolf’s pursuit of the Little Pigs.” Robert Mitchum stars as the wolf in preacher’s clothing pursuing the two children of a widow (Shelley Winters) who know about a stash of ill-gotten loot. A dream-like work thanks in part to the unique cinematography by Stanley Cortez, it turns feverishly on dualities — heaven and hell, good versus evil, the sacred and profane — while paying homage to the silent era with Lillian Gish also starring.—Theater Manager Lauren Brown

 

EASTER SECRET SCREENING EVENT
Sunday, Apr 5 from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
Killer Fitness
822 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA

$13

 

Get weird with Killer Fitness for a debaucherous Easter Sunday
What better way to spend an Easter Sunday than with the weirdos at Killer Fitness!?!?!
We're screening a SECRET, currently unreleased ICONIC film in its most UNCUT version.
There will be an easter egg hunt, photo ops and more fun debauchery to be had at this special event!!! 

Zombie Joe's F*CKED-UP EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter SUN APRIL 5 @ 4p / 5p / 6p / 7p / 8p and MON APRIL 6 @ 7p / 8p / 9p
at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood CA 91601

 $20 Advance TIX at:  ZombieJoes.TIX.com ($25 at door)

18+ 

 

 Join Forces with Farmer FukkFace and His Merry Band of Evil Prankster-Jackrabbits in jumping Ears-first into an Apocalyptic Scavenger Egg Hunt thru the Spring Pastel & Faux-Grass Inferno O' Easter Hell...Lions, Tigers and Bears, Ohhh My!  A Zany, Fun N' Freaky, Hare-Raising, Interactive, 35-minute, 18+ "Furry-Gentle-Varmint" Egg-Hunt-Maze & Theatre Spooktacular!  

 

ART SHOWS 

 

Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration

Saturday Apr 4, 2026 8:00 PM

Hammer Museum

10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

This event is free and open to the public. 

Celebrate the opening of Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials alongside a dynamic lineup of new spring exhibitions. Explore the galleries after hours with late-night access, soundtracked by DJs from Chulita Vinyl Club in the courtyard.

Throughout the evening, enjoy interactive moments including a photobooth and a hands-on cyanotype art-making activity. Food and drinks will be available for purchase all night. 

 

ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT XI GROUP SHOW
A COLLECTION OF 12" X 12" WORKS

Four-Artist Exhibition
Featuring solo shows by
Dave Shuten (A Spark of Color)
and Fabez (DETOUR)
Ramiro Davaro‑Comas (Wooden Toys)
and Harald Austad (POWER PORTRAITS)

OPENING RECEPTIONS

April 4, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW
April 4 – May 9, 2026
COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033

Please join us on Saturday, April 4, from 7-11 PM for the eleventh annual CHG Art Collector Starter Kit (ACSK XI) group show. This beloved tradition will feature affordable new 12” x 12” works from over 120 established and emerging artists from around the world. As well as four solo shows in adjacent galleries.

On display in the Main Gallery through May 9th, ACSK XI offers a great opportunity for newer collectors and enthusiasts with limited space or budgets to purchase an original piece of art from their favorite CHG artist. Smaller, more affordable works by the artists everyone loves were the inciting idea behind CHG’s popular annual group show when it launched in 2013. The gallery continues its mission of spreading the joy and satisfaction of art appreciation and collecting to a wider public.

 

 

The Fresh Series (Session Twelve)
Spotlight on Local Creatives (with España Garcia | Paul Torres | Amy Ning)

& More Art Show Openings
Opening Reception with the Artists:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 6:00-10:00PM 

THINKSPACE PROJECTS
4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

 

 

Joel Nakamura, Nathan Ota, and Yumi Yamazaki: Whimsy Kimaguré Opening at Giant Robot 2 Gallery on April 4

 

Giant Robot 2 Gallery is proud to announce Whimsy Kimaguré, a group exhibition featuring the works of Joel Nakamura, Nathan Ota, and Yumi Yamazaki. This showcase brings together three distinct artistic voices that explore themes of imagination and playful unpredictability through their unique visual styles. The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 4, with a digital live stream and web sales beginning at 12:00 PM, followed by an in-person opening reception from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Located at 2026 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles, Giant Robot 2 Gallery continues its tradition of highlighting innovative contemporary artists within the vibrant Sawtelle community.

 

IT FOLLOWS Screening | Night Frights LA
Tue, Apr 7 • 7 pm

Eastwood Performing Arts Center
1089 North Oxford Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029

$14.64

 

Join Night Frights LA for a special screening of the modern horror classic It Follows — the chilling indie sensation that redefined slow-burn terror for a new generation of horror fans.

 

 Even More To Do:

 

The DTLA Alliance Community Trust, in partnership with the Colburn School, is presenting Lunchtime Concerts at Colburn, a weekly midday performance series taking place every Tuesday from April 7th through May 5th (12:00pm-1:00pm) at Colburn Plaza in DTLA.

Designed as an easy cultural break during the workday, the series invites Downtown workers, residents and visitors to enjoy live music and dance performed by Colburn’s students. The one hour performances are free and open to the public, offering an accessible way to experience high quality arts programming in the heart of the city.

To further encourage foot traffic and local engagement, attendees will also have the chance to win a weekly $25 gift card to nearby California Plaza dining spots.

 

 

UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.

 

Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat

Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Free

 

"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."

 

 

Smorgasburg Los Angeles

Every Sunday 

10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.

 
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.

 

 

 

Largo, known for comedy shows. Grab some tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.

 

Film 

 

American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.

 

The Montalban Rooftop Movies

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

 

Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night

611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.

4884 Eagle Rock Blvd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cine Insomnia@Nuarte

Do you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!

Netflix Hearing It's Fans Out: "We've Heard What You've Said, Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Will Not Be Released In Batches" (April Fools 2026)

 

By Auren Ans

 

After the turmoil the news caused that Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bizarre Adventure would be released in batches again after the controversy of the release of the previous Jojo's series Stone Ocean, Netflix wisely listened to its fans. Instead of not giving any response at all, Netflix immediately apologized and said it was going to have concrete schedule once David Productions finished animating the full series in the next year or two. And, they'd be keeping fans in the loop on the status of the production, so they know when the show's actually finished and would be ready to be released.

Ted Saranos, "Yeah, we get it. We've heard what you've said, Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bizarre Adventure will not be released in batches. We missed the finish line with this one, but there's still more race to be had. Sorry."

 

Fans loved the animation of the first episode, but were dismayed when no schedule for upcoming episodes could be found or was announced. Then further dismay came by the grim confusing reveal of a "2026" as the next episode date at a panel for the production in Japan. Luckily, those fears were forgotten when the billion dollar company acted as such in a decisive way and with an approach they gained it favor with the people it's trying to impress by asking forgiveness and righting the wrongs it so callously caused that it was already made painfully aware of.

 

Disney+ applauded the news with a confirmed release date for X-Men '97 Season 2 this May 10th.

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Maybe Not The Best Name For Show (April Fools 2026)

 

By  Att Amilton

Jury Duty the original show came out 3 years ago. 3 years later Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky the creators of the show have run out of money and must make another Jury Duty. But they can't use the same name. Amazon tells them they need some connection to the first show so people no what they're in for. And, like a movie trailer using credits like "from the producers of" not being enough, another dark step was taken. 

One lazy executive had the wherewithal to say, "Call it. Jury Duty Presents. So, people know that the people who made that show made this one." 

"Can't we just use our names or in the trailer or go 'from the makers of Jury Duty'? Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky sheepishly asked Amazon.

"NO! What are you stupid?", Amazon said to them as it blew smoke in their faces. And, they added, "Now take your pile of money and don't bother us for another 3 years, that's how cockamamy seasons work here NOW!

Olympics Cancelled: Way To Go Jeff (April Fools 2026)

 

By Ablo Oldstein

Thanks, Jeff! You massive dork! Oy vey. Ughhh, the Olympics, the 130-year-old institution will not be happening in LA thanks to one man, Jeff. Jeff, didn't sign a form, so, we guess, no Olympics for LA. So, all the hard work done by countless citizens and businesses in and around LA will not be done. 

All that hard work going into 2028 and after the reveal of the basic b^$ch reveal of the super bloom as our visual identity for the games. Truly, it would have been spectacular. We mean up our own a$$ nonsense that makes LA great.

Did you know our logo, past-tense had an interchangeable A made different artists and so called celebrities not yet in trouble. As of writing this their were 42 As.

 Jeff, you're such a jerk!

Move Over Shohei Ohtani Souvenir Cup, Dodger Stadium Has A Pricer Item Existence (April Fools 2026)

 

By Omo Hien

Don't worry Dodger fans the price of the Shohei Ohtani Souvenir Cup has gone done from $75 smackaroos to $69 as a joke on sex. And, free refills for the rest of the season.

Do worry as Dodger Stadium is implementing it's newest policy of just taking all the money out of your wallet when you're there. The next time you come to Dodger Stadium every last dollar, coin, credit card and bit of crypto will be drained from you. Vacuums, guard dogs, small people with glue on their hands will go through your pockets, fanny packs and purses to get every last ounce of currency.

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Bob Wolfe said, "How the f*#k do you think we were gonna pay for Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract! You get down to Dodger Stadium and you give us all your money!, " as he frothed at the mouth. He then turned red in the face, fell forward onto his desk having a heart attack.

Next week's game will be a memorial game in his honor. You can get a Hello Kitty Head Flopper if you come early, so don't miss it. 

World of Warcraft Concert Tour & NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] Coming To LA Later This Year

 We've got ultra specific fandom concerts you might want to get tickets for later this year. First up, Los Angeles will kick off the North American tour this September 10th at the Intuit Dome for the World of Warcraft Concert Tour. Then, in November, NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] is at the Shrine Auditorium.

 

 

 

"The “World of Warcraft®: 20 Years of Music” World Tour is an immersive live concert experience featuring a full symphonic orchestra and choir, accompanied by iconic visual projections from the game. The performance includes two hours of music, presented across two acts with an intermission, and showcases some of the franchise’s most celebrated compositions. Each concert will also feature exclusive anniversary concert merchandise, available on site."

NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa], a brand-new official symphonic tour launching on August 7, 2026!

The tour will travel across major U.S. cities!

▼ Presale tickets open on March 31: https://t.co/AQUAyh6NWB

✨More: https://t.co/FmM3VxWwT4 pic.twitter.com/5wi1fkmTcS

— AnimeTV チェーン (@animetv_jp) March 24, 2026

"Conducted by Eric Roth, this concert features an immersive performance which brings together the power of a full orchestra and chorus, the intensity of original NieR vocalists J’Nique Nicole and Emi Evans, stunning visuals on a giant screen, and a new narrated story, inviting you into an expanded musical world of the NieR series. 

 The concert features recorded recitations by Yui Ishikawa (No.2), Reina Tanaka (No.4), Mio Hanana (No.21), and Chihira Mochida (No.16), presenting episodes related to the “Pearl Harbor Descent Operation,” the prequel story to NieR:Automata. The story unfolds, richly integrated with the music. 

Join us for this awesome new experience of the expanding universe of NieR, live in concert."

WonderCon 2026: Regular Show Q&OOOHHHHHH!!: Down Memory Lane, Bro

 

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes starts airing May 11th on Cartoon Network, that's as much as was could be revealed by series creator and executive producer J.G. Quintel. Head writer Matt Price led the panel as best he could with as little feedback and preparedness from the rest of the cast and crew. I had forgotten and you have might have forgotten how much Cartoon Network animators are huge dorks. Friendly, nice, courteous people with low-scoring social skills. J.G Quintel and Executive Producer Sean Szeles might not have been high, but there was no way I could tell. They answered every question they could during the Q&A with joyful optimism like they had just graduated high school and it sort of brought me back to many of the other panels I covered of Cartoon Network and I was reminded of how other creators like Pen Ward, creator of Adventure Time and Rebecca Sugar, creator of Steven Universe are huge dorks. Friendly dorks with not the greatest people skills.

 

William Salyers the voice of Rigby was there and so was Sam Marin who voices Benson, Pops and Muscle Man. The didn't really do the voices to pump the crowd in any way. That might have been fun. Nothing seemed very much planned out.

 

Here's the silliest part, didn't hate the panel, just wish it was little like the old days when Cartoon Network shelled out some free stuff to promote the show. I think the boys just did this for fun.

 

So, what really happened is WonderCon fans spent an intimate hour with the people behind Regular Show as they reminisced about making it. We looked at clips from each person's favorite episode and learned a little about the behind-the -scenes from the show. Then came the Q&A. Here's some highlights.

 

-We all screamed  OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! at the start and the end as one those.

 

-  J.G. Quintel has no idea how Mordecai and Riby are in Fortnite, he's never even played Fortnite. He has zero control over that.

 

- Episodes written that were considered too messed-up to air on TV would be call "cold subs", because a sandwich shop the crew went to for lunch heard the staff there being sad when saying, "cold subs" into a mic to the people making them in the back. And, happy when saying, "hot subs." So, episodes making it to air would be called "hot subs."

 

-Some times they would "reheat" bring back bad episodes "cold subs" to turn them into acceptable episodes "hot subs" 

 

-The famous Eggcellent Hat episode was much more gross before network notes. Apparently, Mordecai's own barf was going to teach him how to make it through the omelette in time. J.G.'s first fix, what about more barf? The network said no.

 

- Every episode had notes and J.G. liked it that way, because it made them have to rewrite there ideas to fit a show that children could watch or at least make it to air.

 

-Matt Price was very worried the new show was a massive prank. 

-William Salyers, voice of Rigby, got to deliver a graduation speech at a real LA High School Graduation, because his character Rigby had an arc of going back to high school and giving a speech.

-Last Cartoon Network show to use Post-It Notes for story-boarding before switching to Storyboard Pro software.

Taskmaster Real Season 21 Starts April 9th & WonderCon 2026: Taskmaster LA: Bring Your Own Bestie

 By Jonathan Bilski

Season 21of Taskmaster will air worldwide starting Thursday, April 9th at 2pm PST on the Taskmaster YouTube Channel

The latest participants are: Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani. 

A man dressed as a pirate was pushing a fancy chair on the sidewalk as I walked by to grab a drink outside of the Anaheim Convention Center. The center had practically shut down for the night with the kiosks shut down and less staff and cosplayers around. I wondered what anime or game this pirate with a fancy office chair was referencing. What strange show was I missing? I didn't expect to see it it an hour later on stage as the Taskmaster's throne!

Friday night at WonderCon, I didn't know what to expect at one of the last panels, but I was pumped. Taskmaster LA returned to WonderCon this year. I've read about it, but wanted to see it. An unofficial version of the game, that pays homage, but not royalty fees, to the beloved British game show. A game where cruel and strange tasks are given to 5 comedians and a taskmaster harshly awards points for how they believe they should be scored. This version's Taskmaster is Ryan Omega and his assistant is Reuben Bresler. They had there friends, many whom are just regular people, participate in their version of Taskmaster. And, much like how the Angels are somehow the Los Angeles Angels even though they are in Anaheim, this was titled Taskmaster LA.

Mixing it up was the idea of: Bring Your Own Bestie. So, bringing your best friend. Kiri Callaghan brought her wife Angelique Rockwood, but this was her second choice, which the other participants and audience did tease. One's a writer of books about magic, another an actress/stunt woman. Another team of ladies was Aki Benson and Shoshanna Ruth Green, and the dude team of Dan Wood and Efran Nava who for the most part have normal jobs like being a librarian.

 

Now, I will say, I get why, you have comedians go on Taskmaster proper. Though, strange to watch this version, it's just not the same flavor of the original. And, you can see why it's hard to replicate the show. Still, hats off to the team behind it replicating as much of the magic of show as the could as this was done out of their own pockets for themselves and WonderCon goers.

Shoshanna, a real comedian did stand out, not for laughs, thought she plays a good elephant in a task, but for the item task. She made a cardboard throne for both Ryan and Reuben, that added a bit of production value to the whole thing.

That may have been the reason her team won. BTW, she was not the person picked for the the game show, but the best friend of the person chosen to participate. So, her being a comedian, had no reason on her being there. 

You need comedians. That's why I look forward to the next season of the real show above.

 

Aki and Shoshanna won that night's version of Taskmaster and that totally deserved it for cardboard craftsmanship.

Check out Shoshanna Ruth Green
 

Hilbert Museum Review: Jørgen Klubien’s Disney & Pixar Art Exhibition Reveals the Stories Behind the Films

 By Eric Harris

Gallery view of the Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar exhibition at the Hilbert Museum, featuring original Disney and Pixar drawings and storyboards. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

If you’ve ever wondered what Disney and Pixar animation looks like before it becomes movie magic — before the polish, before the color, before the Pixie Dust — the Hilbert Museum’s new exhibition, Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar, is essential viewing. This rare behind‑the‑scenes showcase reveals the original drawings, beat boards, and story sketches that shaped some of the most iconic animated films of the 1990s and 2000s.

Running February 7 to October 4, 2026, the exhibition features more than 50 original works by Danish-born animator and story artist Jørgen Klubien (often spelled Jorgen in English). His work helped define beloved Disney and Pixar films including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pocahontas, Mulan, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and Cars, for which he contributed the original story and early character concepts.

For animation fans, Disney historians, and families looking for a unique museum experience in Orange County, this exhibition is a standout.

Detail from Ariel Surprised 2, an animation rough by Jørgen Klubien for The Little Mermaid (1989). The drawing captures Ariel’s expressive reaction during early stages of character exploration. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

A Rare Look at Disney and Pixar Animation Before It Hits the Screen

During a recent tour with museum founder Mark Hilbert, I experienced the kind of access that transforms casual Disney fans into full-fledged animation enthusiasts. Most people have seen finished animation cels or concept art, but few encounter the raw, exploratory stage where characters are born and story sequences take shape.

The exhibition highlights this creative process through:

• Rough thumbnail sketches
• Character studies and gesture drawings
• Early design sheets
• Group interaction studies
• Beat boards and storyboards
• Visible edits, whiteout, and taped revisions 

These imperfections (scissors-and-glue fixes, crossed-out names, and exploratory lines) are rarely shown in studio-produced behind-the-scenes materials. They reveal how Disney and Pixar characters evolve long before they appear on screen.

Storyboard detail from Mulan (1998) showing whiteout, cut paper edits, and layered revisions in Jørgen Klubien’s drawing. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

Storyboard thumbnails by Jørgen Klubien for Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), featuring one crossed-out frame that reveals the iterative story process. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

One delightful detail: a Toy Story 2 Jessie character sheet with crossed-out name options, a tiny piece of Pixar trivia you won’t find on any Blu-ray bonus feature.

Early character study for Jessie from Toy Story 2 (1999), featuring crossed out name options “Betsy” and “Bessie” before the final name “Jessie.” Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

The Lion King Storyboards: A Must-See for Animation Fans

Detail of Jørgen Klubien’s storyboard panel for The Lion King (1994), featuring Scar in the “Be Prepared” sequence. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

The highlight of the exhibition is a pair of complete storyboard sequences from The Lion King, specifically the “Be Prepared” villain song (Sequence 7). These are the actual production boards used by the creative team.

Standing before them, you can follow the visual logic of the scene: the staging, camera angles, hyena choreography, and Scar’s theatrical swagger. Take a photo, then rewatch the film at home (around 27 minutes in) to compare Klubien’s drawings with the final animation. It’s a fascinating look at how Disney’s story artists translate pencil sketches into cinematic storytelling.

Full installation view of the complete two panel storyboard wall for The Lion King (1994), featuring 107 sequential drawings from the “Be Prepared” sequence. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

How Disney Animation Fits the Hilbert Museum’s Mission

At first glance, a Disney and Pixar exhibition might seem unexpected for a museum known for its California Scene art, a movement that captured everyday California life in watercolor, oil, and gouache from the 1920s through the 1960s.

But the connection is surprisingly deep.

Many California Scene artists also worked in Hollywood’s animation studios, which helps explain why numerous works in the Hilbert Museum’s permanent collection feel connected to the visual language of classic animation. Preston Blair, Phil Dike and Lee Blair are among the artists whose paintings sit in the museum’s core holdings while their studio work shaped some of the most influential animated films of the twentieth century. Their presence in the permanent collection provides helpful context for understanding how regional art traditions and animation history often developed alongside one another.

A perfect example is Preston Blair, whose 1938 watercolor Bunker Hill Cable Car appears in the Hilbert’s permanent collection. Blair’s Fantasia (1940) work focused on Dance of the Hours, where he helped choreograph the hippo and alligator ballet that became one of the film’s standout sequences. He later created the iconic Red Hot Riding Hood (1943) for Tex Avery.

Preston Blair’s Bunker Hill Cable Car (1938), a watercolor showing prewar Los Angeles and the expressive style of a Disney and MGM animator. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

That fiery redhead archetype has long captivated animation fans. I explored this lineage in my review of the Academy Museum’s “Color in Motion” exhibition, Lions, Tigers, and Redheads, Oh My!, where Technicolor’s obsession with vivid reds made certain gingers — real and animated — impossible to ignore. The Hilbert Museum’s blend of Disney art and California Scene painting makes these artistic connections feel natural and inevitable.

Other notable works on view include:

• Ben Abril, 3rd St. Tunnel and Angels Flight (c. 1960)
• Lee Blair, Mary by the Sea (1934)
• Phil Dike, featured in the concurrent exhibition Harbors and Horizons: Maritime Prints by Phil Dike 

These works exemplify the shared DNA between California Scene art and Hollywood animation.

Ben Abril’s 3rd St. Tunnel and Angels Flight (c. 1960), an oil painting capturing the historic Los Angeles funicular and Bunker Hill streetscape. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

Conclusion: A Must-See Disney and Pixar Exhibition in Orange County

Whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan, a California history enthusiast, or simply looking for a family-friendly museum near Disneyland, Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar is a standout cultural experience. The Hilbert Museum’s collection of California narrative art is one of the largest in the world, and its location in Old Towne Orange makes it an easy stop for locals and visitors alike.

Come for the Disney and Pixar magic, or come for the California Scene masterpieces. Either way, you’ll find something that becomes, as a certain musical mermaid would say, “a part of your world.”

Detail from an animation rough of Ariel by Jørgen Klubien for The Little Mermaid (1989). This close-up highlights early gesture work and a handwritten “eyes” notation used during character development. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.

Plan Your Visit: Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar

Location

Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University  
167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866  
Across from the Orange Metrolink/Amtrak station in Old Towne Orange

Hours  

Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Admission

Free. Timed reservations recommended at hilbertmuseum.org/reservations. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Parking

Old Towne West parking structure (free) at 130 N. Lemon Street, one block east of the museum  
Free 2-hour street parking on N. Cypress Street (museum side only)  
Accessible parking available with a valid placard

Contact

Website: hilbertmuseum.org  
Email: [email protected]  
Phone: (714) 516-5880

Pro Tip: Pair your visit with a stroll through historic Old Towne Orange. Just steps away are antique shops, cafés, and beautifully preserved historic homes in styles ranging from Victorian to Craftsman bungalows.

Exterior of the Hilbert Museum featuring Millard Sheets’ monumental mosaic Pleasures Along the Beach (1969–70), originally installed on a Home Savings & Loan in Santa Monica. Photo by Eric Harris for TTDILA.