The director of the latest entry in the movie franchise talks to Mercury News arts and entertainment reporter Mark de la Vina about life as a horror filmmaker.

Reporter Chris O’Brien looks at the rise of San Jose appliance networking Echelon.

Cobb’s Comedy Club of San Francisco will celebrate its 25th anniversary in September. Reporter Mark de la Vina spoke to Cobb’s veterans such as Kevin Pollak, star of “The Usual Suspects,”and “The Whole Nine Yards,” about the venerable stand-up comedy venue.

“The Daily Show” regular and stand-up comedian Lewis Black talks to Mercury News arts and entertainment reporter Mark de la Vina about how a nation’s collective anger has helped his comedy career.

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs answers media questions about the new Apple products announced today.