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Zack Snyder: An article in the June 16 Calendar section about Zack Snyder, director of the movie "Man of Steel," said a conversation between Snyder and producer-director Christopher Nolan took place in fall 2010 on the way back from Las Vegas' CinemaCon. The conversation took place that spring. In 2010, CinemaCon was known as ShoWest; the convention did not change its name to CinemaCon until 2011.

U.S. soccer team: An article in the June 16 Sports section said the U.S. team was taking a 24-match winning streak at home in World Cup qualifying into Tuesday's game in Utah against Honduras. In fact, the U.S. entered that game with a 24-match unbeaten streak in qualifying on home soil, with a 22-0-2 record dating to 2001.

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"Ionescopade": A caption under a photo from the Odyssey Theatre musical "Ionescopade" that ran with the theater listings in the June 16 Arts & Books section misidentified actor Alan Abelew as Andrew Ableson.

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Sam Most: A news obituary of flutist Sam Most in the June 15 LATExtra section incorrectly described jazz musician Yusef Lateef as younger than Most. Lateef is older.


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American Dream's dark side: Because of a production error, some copies of the June 16 Calendar section were missing a photo from the movie "Spring Breakers" intended to accompany an article about movies that reflect a dark side to the American Dream.

Money Talk: In the June 9 Business section, the Money Talk column said that people who start Social Security benefits early can't switch to a different or higher benefit later. People who start Social Security payments based on their own record before full retirement age lock in permanently reduced benefits, but they may be able to switch to a higher spousal benefit later. People who start spousal benefits before full retirement age can't later switch to their own benefit.

Power from dairy waste: In the June 9 Business section, an article about dairy farmers exploring the use of systems that convert cow manure into energy identified Stacey Sullivan as policy director at San Francisco environmental group Conservation California. The group's name is Sustainable Conservation.

Colorado wildfires: In the June 13 LATEtxra section, an article about Colorado's wildfires said that last year's wildfire in Waldo Canyon had jumped a ridge 10 miles east of the current Black Forest blaze. The ridge is 10 miles west of the Black Forest fire.

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Production company: In the June 14 Calendar section, an article about the movie production company A24 misspelled the name of the Weinstein Co., where A24 employee Noah Sacco previously worked, as the Einstein Co.

Media deal: In the June 14 Business section, an article about media giant Gannett Co.'s acquisition of Belo Corp. referred to the Dallas Morning News as the Dallas Morning Star.

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NBA Finals: In the June 11 Sports section, an article about the Miami Heat-San Antonio Spurs series said that LeBron James missed 11 of his first 13 shots in Game 2. James missed nine of his first 11 shots in that game.

Iranian soccer fans: In the June 13 LATExtra section, a photo caption that accompanied an article about Iranian immigrants who are following their homeland's World Cup quest misspelled the last name of announcer Behrooz Afrakhan as Afrakahn.

Surf Air: In the June 13 Business section, an article about Surf Air, a Santa Monica-based membership airline, said that the airline flies from Burbank to San Marcos. It flies from Burbank to San Carlos, Calif.

Center Theatre Group: In the June 13 Calendar section, an article about Center Theatre Group's finances gave two different figures for the post-recession drop in average performances per season at the Mark Taper Forum. The correct figure is 21%, not 27%.

Mobile payments: In the June 13 Business section, a photo caption with an article about mobile payment systems misidentified Schodorf's Luncheonette owner Matt Schodorf as Mark.

"His Girl Friday": In the June 12 Calendar section, a review of "His Girl Friday" at La Jolla Playhouse said that Steve Rankin did the sound design. The sound designer is Mark Bennett.

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Money Talk: In the June 9 Business section, the Money Talk column said that people who start Social Security benefits early can't switch to a different or higher benefit later. People who start Social Security payments based on their own record before full retirement age lock in permanently reduced benefits, but they may be able to switch to a higher spousal benefit later. People who start spousal benefits before full retirement age can't later switch to their own benefit.

Foster care contractor: In the June 12 Section A, an article about Los Angeles County supervisors cutting ties with foster care contractor Teens Happy Homes identified Fiona Gonsier as a member of the Santa Monica Disabilities Commission. Gonsier is a candidate for the commission, not a current member.

Mumford & Sons: In the June 12 Calendar section, a Quick Takes item about a member of the English neo-folk band Mumford & Sons who was hospitalized with a blood clot in his brain misspelled the band member's last name. He is Ted Dwane, not Ted Dwayne.

Student film production: In the June 12 Business section, an article about the rise in student film production in L.A. said that director Francis Ford Coppola was an alumnus of USC. Coppola is a graduate of UCLA.

"The Match Game": In the June 10 Calendar section, a graphic with the Classic Hollywood column said correctly that Gene Rayburn hosted the daytime game show "The Match Game" on NBC from 1962 to 1969. However, the accompanying photo of Rayburn showed him with Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly from a revival of the show that ran on CBS from 1973 to 1979.

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Dole Food Co.: In the June 10 Section A, a Monday Business stock spotlight article about Dole Food Co. said that Chief Executive David A. DeLorenzo stepped down to run Itochu Corp. He joined Itochu Corp. to run the newly acquired Dole Asia Holdings. Also, the article said Dole's profit in 2011 was $42 billion; the profit was $42 million.

Power from dairy waste: In the June 9 Business section, an article about dairy farmers exploring the use of systems that convert cow manure into energy identified Stacey Sullivan as policy director at San Francisco environmental group Conservation California. The group's name is Sustainable Conservation.

Heinrich Rohrer: In the May 24 LATExtra section, the obituary of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Heinrich Rohrer said that he and Gerd Binnig produced an image of the letters "IBM" in xenon atoms on a nickel crystal. In fact, Donald M. Eigler and Erhard Schweizer were the scientists responsible for that feat. Rohrer and Binnig patented the electron microscope used in the experiment.

Baseball draft: In the June 7 Sports section, a photo caption said that University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the Major League Baseball draft on Thursday. As the accompanying article correctly said, Bryant was selected by the Chicago Cubs.

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Boy's death: A column in the June 8 Section A about the death of a Palmdale boy allegedly tortured and killed by his mother and her boyfriend, as the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was investigating allegations of abuse, incorrectly referred to the child as Gabriel Hernandez. His name was Gabriel Fernandez.

National security leaks: An article in the June 10 Section A about national security leaks incorrectly described Bradley Manning as a former Army intelligence officer. He is a former intelligence analyst who is an enlisted soldier, not an officer.

Peter Rainer: An information box accompanying an interview with film critic Peter Rainer in the June 10 Calendar section said that he would be appearing at Vroman's Book Store in Pasadena on Wednesday. Rainer's appearance at Vroman's is scheduled for June 19.

Tony women: An article in the June 10 Calendar section about women winning directing honors at the Tony Awards stated that Diane Paulus and Pam MacKinnon were the four and fifth women to win Tonys for directing. It omitted the 2008 winner for best direction of a play, Anna Shapiro for "August: Osage County," making Paulus and MacKinnon the fifth and sixth female Tony-winning directors.

Tony Awards: An article in the June 10 Calendar section about the Tony Awards misidentified Courtney B. Vance, who won the Tony for featured actor in "Lucky Guy," as an actress.

"Louie": The Gold Standard column in the June 6 Envelope section said the Louis C.K. show "Louie" airs on HBO. The comedy appears on the FX channel.

Sunset Strip: An article in the June 9 Arts & Books section about music on the Sunset Strip misidentified Todd Steadman, executive director and chief executive of the Sunset Strip Music Festival, as Scott Steadman.

School bonds: An article in the June 3 Section A about the influence of underwriters in school bond campaigns gave an incorrect name for one of the authors of a study of California school bond measures. He is Thad Calabrese of NYU, not Chad Calabrese.

Craft museum: A review in the June 7 Calendar section of the "CFAM Granny Squared" exhibition at the Craft and Folk Art Museum misspelled the middle name of Yarn Bombing Los Angeles member Arzu Arda Kosar as Ardah.


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"Candy Crush Saga": A May 26 article about the mobile game "Candy Crush Saga" stated that the game's developer, King.com, also released the game "Bejewled Blitz." That game was published by PopCap Games. Also, King.com has recently changed its name to King. And its game "Bubble Witch Saga" is not a "match three" game, as the article stated, but a "bubble shooter."

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Chinese president: In the June 7 LATExtra section, an article about members of the Southern California Chinese community hoping to catch a glimpse of visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping referred to Carson Zhang's strong ties to the Chinese consulate, which were of little help in getting information about Xi's visit. It was Sue Zhang, not Carson Zhang, who found the consulate ties of little help.

Cyber attacks: In the June 6 Section A, an article regarding U.S. concerns about cyber attacks from China said that Adam Segal is an expert on China and cyber security at the nonpartisan Brookings Institution. Segal is a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations.

Kiefer Sutherland: In the June 7 Calendar section, a Quick Takes item about Kiefer Sutherland's taking on a role in the next "Metal Gear Solid" game misspelled the last name of actor David Hayter as Hayte.

Esther Williams: In the June 7 Calendar section, an appreciation of Esther Williams said that MGM's "Ben Hur" was released in 1926. The film came out in 1925.

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Brain games: In the June 1 Saturday section, an article about software programs that promise to boost mental agility gave the number of regular Lumosity users as 35,000. At the time of publication, the reported total was 35 million. However, Lumosity says its users have now topped 40 million.

"Graceland": In the June 6 Calendar section, a review of the new USA series "Graceland" said that the pilot was directed by Renny Harlin. The pilot was directed by Russell Fine.

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UC: In a May 31 Op-Ed article about abolishing the office of the president of the University of California, the year that Clark Kerr became UC president was in error. He became president in 1958, not 1957.

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Chrysler: An article in the June 5 Section A about Chrysler's rejection of a recall request from U.S. regulators said safety advocate Clarence Ditlow believed it would cost $1,000 per vehicle to repair alleged fuel tank problems with Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty models. In fact, Ditlow estimated it would cost $100 per vehicle to make the fix.

Child death: An article in the May 31 Section A about the death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez said the most recent abuse investigation involving the child was more than two months past a state time limit for completing inquiries. In fact, it was just days past the state's deadline of two months.

"Ionescopade:" A review of "Ionescopade" at the Odyssey Theatre in the June 5 Calendar section said the play is closing June 9. It is running through Aug. 11.

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Conviction overturned: In the June 1 LATExtra section, a California Briefing item about a court ruling said that an appellate court judge, Stephen A. Marcus, overturned the conviction of former Beverly Hills Unified School District official Karen Anne Christiansen in a conflict-of-interest case. Marcus is the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge who originally sentenced Christiansen to four years in prison and ordered her to pay $3.5 million in restitution. It was a panel of appellate judges that vacated those orders and said all charges against Christiansen should be dismissed.

Baseball: In the June 3 Sports section, the caption with a photo of Kansas City pitcher Ervin Santana said that the Royals defeated the Texas Rangers, 3-1. The Rangers won the game by that score.

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Argentine debt: A May 28 article in Section A about a legal battle over Argentina's sovereign debt suggested that New York hedge fund Elliott Associates had won judgments against numerous debtor nations. The fund has won judgments against three countries.

AOC restaurant: In the June 1 Saturday section, a review of AOC Wine Bar and Restaurant gave an incorrect phone number. The correct number is (310) 859-9859.

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Soccer players: In the June 2 Sports section, a soccer column about the record number of foreign players in Major League Soccer said England had not advanced past the quarterfinal round of a men's World Cup since 1966. England reached a semifinal in 1990.

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Gay Lutheran bishop: In the June 1 LATExtra section, an article about the election of an openly gay bishop in Southern California described the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as the largest denomination in the United States. It is the largest Lutheran denomination in the U.S. The article also identified the bishop-elect, the Rev. R. Guy Erwin, as a North Hollywood theology professor. He lives in Woodland Hills.

Concert dates: In the May 29 Calendar section, an article about the 100th anniversary of "The Rite of Spring" gave incorrect dates for the Pacific Symphony's upcoming concert series. The correct dates are June 6-8.

Monsanto protest: In the May 26 California section, an article about an anti-Monsanto protest in Los Angeles said that Proposition 37, which would have required labeling of some genetically modified foods, was defeated in November with 53% of voters casting ballots against it. The final count showed 51.4% voting against the measure. Also, the article said that more than 4 million voters had supported the measure. More than 6 million voters supported it, according to the California secretary of state.

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"Candy Crush Saga": In the May 26 Calendar section, an article about the mobile game "Candy Crush Saga" said that the game's developer, King.com, also released the game "Bejewled Blitz." That game was published by PopCap Games. Also, King.com has recently changed its name to King, and its game "Bubble Witch Saga" is not a "match three" game, as the article stated, but a "bubble shooter."

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Sex abuse lawsuit: In the May 23 LATExtra section, an article about a jury's award of $1.4 million to a girl who was sexually abused by a classmate said that jurors had apportioned part of the money to the Los Angeles Unified School District and part to the perpetrator. The attorneys agreed in advance to the apportionment, not the jury.

School nurses: In the May 30 LATExtra section, an article about the role of school nurses in administering insulin shots said that lawyer Dennis Maio represented the American Diabetes Assn. and the Disabilities Rights Education and Defense Fund at a California Supreme court hearing. While Maio argued on behalf of both groups before the court, only the diabetes association was his client. The defense fund was co-counsel in the case.

Medical device tax: In the May 22 Business section, a column about an excise tax on medical devices said that the industry employs 13,000 workers in California, accounting for seven-tenths of 1% of state employment. In fact, the industry in 2011 employed 72,000 workers in California, according to an industry survey. Those workers represent four-tenths of 1% of civilian employment in California.

"House of Cards": In the May 30 Envelope section, an article about the show "House of Cards" quoted actor Kevin Spacey as saying he pitched the idea for the series to director David Fincher. In fact, Spacey was relating how Fincher pitched the idea to him.

Malibu beach access: In the May 29 Section A, the caption for a photo that accompanied a column about a new smartphone app for Malibu beach access identified the people pictured on ATVs as security guards. In fact, the photo showed a security guard on the far left and two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies.

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