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Comics Fans Previewed Documentary on Alt Comic Book Series 'Love & Rockets' at KCET Screening Event Ahead of Season Premiere of Arts and Culture Series 'Artbound'

October 11, 2022
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On Tuesday, Oct. 4, KCET celebrated the 13th season of Original series, "Artbound," with a private screening event premiering "Love & Rockets: The Great American Comic Book." The event took place at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood where close to 200 guests previewed an advance screening of the documentary followed by a moderated panel discussion with the comic creators and filmmakers. The event maintained COVID-19 safe protocols and was held ahead of KCET's Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET broadcast series premiere of the new season. Films will also be available for streaming at kcet.org/artbound and the PBS app.

Guests anticipate a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022.
Guests anticipate a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022.
1/3 Guests anticipate a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET
PBS SoCal and KCET President and CEO Andrew Russell introduces a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of KCET.
PBS SoCal and KCET President and CEO Andrew Russell introduces a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of KCET.
2/3 PBS SoCal and KCET President and CEO Andrew Russell introduces a screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET
Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda moderates the panel with Love & Rockets creators Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez with filmmakers Omar Foglio and Jose Luis Figueroa at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022.
Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda moderates the panel with Love & Rockets creators Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez with filmmakers Omar Foglio and Jose Luis Figueroa at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022.
3/3 Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda moderates the panel with "Love & Rockets" creators Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez with filmmakers Omar Foglio and Jose Luis Figueroa at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET

KCET President and CEO Andrew Russell welcomed guests along with remarks from senior director of production, Angela Boisvert. After the screening, Los Angeles Times arts columnist moderator Carolina A. Miranda, facilitated a short panel discussion with comic creators Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez along with filmmakers Omar Foglio and Jose Luis Figueroa of Dignicraft. A reception followed the screening at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood where guests celebrated the documentary as well as the 40th anniversary of the comic series all the while enjoying complimentary refreshments and appetizers.

Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda before the screening at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022.
Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda before the screening at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022.
1/3 Los Angeles Times arts columnist Carolina A. Miranda before the screening at the Laemmle Theatre NoHo 7 in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET
"Love & Rockets" creators Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez at the The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022.
"Love & Rockets" creators Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez at the The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022.
2/3 "Love & Rockets" creators Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez at the The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET
Guests enjoy the reception following the screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of KCET.
Guests enjoy the reception following the screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on October 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of KCET.
3/3 Guests enjoy the reception following the screening of "Artbound: Love & Rockets" at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood on Oct. 4, 2022. | Photo courtesy of KCET

The new season of "Artbound" will premiere with two back-to-back episodes starting with the documentary "Love & Rockets: The Great American Comic Book" on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET followed by "Duchamp Comes to Pasadena" on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10:01 p.m. PT on KCET.

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