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My anxiety meter runs hot; VR meditation helped me relax

I thought meditation wasn’t for me. I was wrong. I just needed some technology to show me the way.

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‘Surprise!’ Melanie Lynskey is a revolutionary leader in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’

‘Avatar’ defied the cynics. 13 years later, it’s back in theaters to set the stage for ‘Avatar 2’

Wannabe "mighty pirate" Guybrush Threepwood is back in "Return to Monkey Island."

‘Return to Monkey Island’ revives one of the most timeless of pirate franchises

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What the D23 Expo meant for the future of Disneyland

Why ‘Black Panther’s’ new antagonist, Namor, isn’t just ‘another Aquaman’

D23: James Cameron unveils ‘Avatar 2,’ Harrison Ford retires from ‘Indiana Jones’

The Disney myth will be on display at D23 Expo. Here’s why we want to believe it

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John Murdy is the creator of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights. He creates all the mazes, every year, for all Universal parks, and created the entire concept of the event. He's giving us a sneak peek of the horror maze from the Weeknd. Murdy is photographed here at Universal Studios Hollywood on August 30, 2022. (Wesley Lapointe / Los Angeles Times)

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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights redefines the haunt with a Weeknd-inspired maze

We talk to John Murdy, the architect of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, on transforming the emotional terror of the Weeknd’s music into a horror attraction.

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Review: The new ‘Dragon Ball’ movie shines a deserving spotlight on the franchise’s best dad
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Review: ‘Inu-oh’ is a psychedelic Japanese anime rock opera for the ages
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Tatiana Maslany wants to use her powers for good. Including within Disney
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‘Batgirl’ got the chop, but ‘The Flash’ is on track despite allegations against Ezra Miller
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How Ursula and ‘The Little Mermaid’ changed Disney history — in more ways than one
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This casting director wants to elevate the art of acting for video games
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