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What should you watch, read and listen to this fall? Here’s your ultimate guide

COVID-19 may still be with us, but it’s culture that’s surging. Our experts pick the shows, museums, movies and more you should look out for this fall

"A Musical Story" is a game about how we communicate through song.

10 fall video games our critic can’t wait to play

"Hoa" is a children's book sprung to life.

Yes, Studio Ghibli inspired this must-play game, but ‘Hoa’ transcends its influences

Batwoman -- “Bat Girl Magic!” -- Image Number: BWN203b_0001r -- Pictured (L - R): Javicia Leslie as Batwoman and Alex Morf as Victor Zsasz -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights

‘Badass women’ reshaped the culture. Now, it’s time to move on

LOS ANGELES-CA-AUGUST 6, 2021: Anthony Jimenez, Michael Hotchkiss, and Gio Mancuso, from left, who run a live Instagram show selling and buying Pokemon collectibles, are photographed in Los Angeles on Friday, August 6, 2021. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Pokémon cards are making collectors serious cash. Some people are upset about it

Why ‘Twelve Minutes,’ a Hitchcock-taut video game thriller with A-list stars, spurs debate

Inside the heartbreaking conservatorship battle of a ‘Star Trek’ legend

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Suicides! Squads! Spoilers! Don’t read this until you’ve seen ‘The Suicide Squad.’ (The good one.)

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How the ‘Jungle Cruise’ movie helped bring change to Disneyland’s ride
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Review: James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ proves there’s life after ‘Suicide Squad’
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‘The Jungle Cruise’ premiere aims for the ‘joy and nostalgia’ of Disneyland
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10 virtual Comic-Con panels worth your time this weekend, according to our experts
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For NFL player Cassius Marsh, the magic came with gathering of nerds
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Why Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise cultural changes aren’t just ‘woke’ — they’re necessary
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