LA Times Festival of Books - panel & book signing

Name: LA Times Festival of Books - panel & book signing — Paul Fischer - Writer
Start: 2026-04-18T15:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-18T16:00:00-0700
Location: Taper Hall

Saturday, April 18, 2026
3:00 PM 4:00 PM 15:00 16:00

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Empire of Dreams: The Rebels, Titans, and Icons Who Defined Modern Hollywood - Tickets Required

Taper Hall 201

Saturday, Apr 18

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event Description

Hollywood is often celebrated as an “empire of dreams," a world built by rebels, titans, and visionary icons who shaped modern cinema and the global cultural imagination. In this panel, writers and historians explore the people who defined Hollywood through deeply researched portraits of legendary figures. Jeff Chang, Paul Fischer, Shawn Levy, and Paul Myers, illuminate the myths, battles, and personalities behind icons such as Bruce Lee, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, and John Candy. Together, they reveal how the dreams, struggles, and creative spirit behind some of Hollywood’s greatest figures are shaped by ambition, vision, and the enduring power of storytelling.