Tinseltown Ghost Stories

This week, host Bianca Lopez strolls down the haunted aisle of the iconic TCL Chinese Theater, previously known as Grauman's Chinese Theater. Who is Sid Grauman, the legendary showman who built this opulent movie palace and what ghosts lurk just beyond the screen?

Tinseltown Ghost Stories is a FilmFrontier Studios podcast. For more, please visit FilmFrontierStudios.com or find us on Instagram at @filmfrontierstudios

Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder, suicide and frank discussion of cultural appropriation.

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On this episode of murder and mystery, host Bianca Lopez visits with the ghost of Bugsy Siegel, said to be haunting Golden Age Hollywood's favorite local, uh...haunt, The Formosa Cafe.

From his early days as the rising hitman in charge of Murder, Inc, to his wining and dining of Tinseltown's celebrity class, we shine a spotlight on the darker side of fame - and one man's pursuit of it no matter the cost. Was his death in a blaze of gunfire curtains for Bugsy, or does he linger, ever watching the door to his favorite watering hole?

Tinseltown Ghost Stories is a FilmFrontier Studios podcast. For more, please visit FilmFrontierStudios.com or find us on Instagram at @filmfrontierstudios

Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder and violence

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Instagram: @biancaplopez

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It’s baseball season! This week, step up to the plate with host Bianca Lopez as we dig deeper into the dark history of Dodger Stadium and the once vibrant community of Chavez Ravine now buried underneath its 50,000 seats.

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Hike up to the Hollywood Sign and prepare to be spooked! Host Bianca Lopez takes us through the over 100 year history of this iconic Los Angeles Landmark. Does a spirit of early Tinseltown lurk there still?

Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of suicide

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Enjoy a stay at the Paramour Estate—at your own risk! This week, host Bianca Lopez walks us through the winding halls and spooky history of this larger than life mansion. From old Hollywood royalty, to My Chemical Romance, this episode has it all.

Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder

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We are devastated by the tremendous loss our community is facing. Thank you to the brave first responders and to the volunteers, donators, and community. In this post you can find resources to get help or to help where needed, along with an update for the show moving forward.

We love you Los Angeles.

Resources: 

The Mutual Aid L.A. Network: info for shelters, animal centers, donations, & volunteer.

Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan L.A.: info essential items for families donations.

https://www.ymcala.org/community-response

World Central Kitchen Charity Group: is providing meals to emergency workers & anyone affected. Direct Donations here:

donate.wck.org

L.A. Regional Food Bank: accepting financial & essential items, as well as volunteers

lafoodbank.org

Save The Children: essential child supplies

savethechildren.org

Hollywood Food Coalition: accepting volunteers

https://hofoco.org/volunteering-about/ Be sure to sign up online!

L.A. Legal Aid Foundation

lafla.org

Immediate Emergency Housing Assistance provided by 211LA and Airbnb:

211LA.org

Mental Health Resources:

Call or text 988, or reach out to Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Take a holiday walk with host Bianca Lopez through the haunted (or should we say, cursed) history of Los Feliz. From the sordid story of the original Rancho Los Feliz, to the infamous Murder House, this episode will wind a tale of misfortune in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of violence, murder, suicide and spousal abuse.

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The Culver Studios Mansion is a legend of both the silver screen and Culver City itself. Built by legendary producer Thomas Ince, the mansion has been home to several film companies, but does it also play host to the former owner's ghost? Join our host Bianca Lopez as she explores the history of Thomas Ince and his Culver Studios Mansion—and reveals the true crime story that might still be haunting it to this day.

Content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder

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In this Bonus Story, we continue our exploration of the ghosts that haunt the Pantages with none other than the Aviator himself, Howard Hughes!

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The Pantages is a staple on Hollywood Boulevard. But who built this Hollywood landmark and what ghosts are lurking backstage to this day? Join host Bianca Lopez for the premiere episode of Tinseltown Ghost Stories: Ghosts of the Pantages. 

content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of sexual assault (beginning at 15:41)

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