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Universal City, California September 5, 2024-Fans enter the monster maze at Universal's Horror Nights in Universal City. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Universal rolls out its first all-female monster maze. Here’s why it matters for horror

“Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines,” a maze at Halloween Horror Nights, highlights villains and heroines such as Saskia Van Helsing, the Bride of Frankenstein and Countess Marya Zaleska.

Sept. 23, 2024
Los Angeles, CA - September 06: Lauren Bello stands inside her home in Sherman Oaks on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Carlin Stiehl / For the Times)

This TV writer crafted her most powerful narrative yet — in the form of a board game

Sept. 19, 2024
The premiere weekend for the HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN, starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, begins with the series premiere on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

‘Agatha All Along’ and ‘The Penguin’ prove that the superior universe is on television

Sept. 18, 2024
a woman in a blazer in front of a suburban home

Don’t have time for a ‘WandaVision’ rewatch? What you need to know for ‘Agatha All Along’

Sept. 18, 2024
A family walks across the street in Little Tokyo.

A thrilling way to see Little Tokyo? Chase down a spy in this interactive mystery game

Sept. 12, 2024

‘The Penguin’ is the latest character study of the charming, rage-filled Batman villain

Sept. 5, 2024

The 16 TV shows we’re most excited about this fall

Sept. 5, 2024

‘Concord’ grounded: Sony shuts down team shooter game two weeks after lackluster launch

Sept. 4, 2024

Choose your own adventure at this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired pub hidden in downtown L.A.

Sept. 4, 2024
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Travel & Experiences

Warner Bros.? Paramount? Universal? How to choose the best Hollywood studio tour for you

There’s a movie studio tour for every type of Angeleno, whether you’re a seeker of movie trivia, cinematic magic or that perfect Central Perk selfie.

Aug. 29, 2024

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