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‘Loki’ director Kate Herron explains how they made Miss Minutes — plus, we dig into the comic book storylines behind this week’s big reveal.
At E3 2021: Mario nemesis Wario and a “Zelda” sequel, “Elden Ring” anticipation, “Halo” anxiety, “Ratchet & Clank” joy. But did Summer Game Fest outdo E3?
To be hired for the Disney+ series, starring Tom Hiddleston as the god of mischief, the director knew she had to impress. And her plan worked.
How a former Walt Disney Imagineering art director on Avengers Campus placed numerous props from his father throughout the new California Adventure land.
The annual E3 conference has gone virtual for a second year in a row, but its streamed presentations and trailers can still energize gamers.
‘Loki’ director Kate Herron and head writer Michael Waldron break down the first episode of the Disney+ series
Disney has created a Comic-Con style celebration for its Marvel Avengers that’s relatively grounded in reality. Superheroes, they’re just like us.
Disney’s Spider-Man ride continues the park’s shift toward interactive, game-like experiences. Black Panther warriors inspire.
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Beer and pantyhose helped famed designer Rolly Crump create a cult-status ride. Now Knott’s Bear-y Tales has inspired the park’s newest video game-like ride.
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The series’ short life on the streamer sparked an outcry from fans. Behind the scenes, creator Lisa Hanawalt had outlets competing for her favor.
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Disneyland Imagineers anticipated criticism of the inclusion of ‘true love’s kiss’ in its Snow White ride redo. How they worked to empower Snow White.
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No, video games probably won’t melt your kid’s mind. How to stop worrying and love the screen.
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In the COVID-19 era, my 12-year-old played more video games than ever. What kind of parent was I to allow this? But then I talked to experts.
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Fresh scares for cowards and heroes alike await players of “Resident Evil Village.”
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Streaming through Center Theatre Group and Oregon Shakespeare Festival, “Black Feminist Video Game” explores our relationship with digital media.
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Right before May 4, the unofficial ‘Star Wars’ holiday, ‘The Last Jedi’ actor Kelly Marie Tran received a touching tribute from a young poet.
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Here’s what you need to know about the latest ‘Star Wars’ spinoff, about a batch of defective clones — including its connection to ‘The Mandalorian.’
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Alison Bechdel talks about her ‘fitness memoir,’ ‘The Secret to Superhuman Strength,’ the first book in 9 years from the pioneering graphic memoirist.
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With COVID-19 abating in California, Disneyland reopened on April 30. After 13 months away, how did it feel?
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Milestone pandemic reopening: From essential workers seeking escape to an 8-year-old playing hooky, a California-only crowd came to Disneyland Friday.
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Director Mike Rianda and producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord talk about why technology is both the hero and the villain in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’
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Disneyland is reopening only for Californians until all COVID-19 restrictions lift. Here’s how to take advantage of the rare ‘local-only’ experience.
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A new generation of Black artists is amending and countering comic books’ racist roots. They join a proud tradition of Black pioneers.
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A decision by a state board could end physical distancing requirements for California workers and allow many fully vaccinated employees to stop wearing masks.
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Village Well Books & Coffee opened in L.A.'s worst pandemic month, on a famously doomed corner. For owner Jennifer Caspar, it was all a lucky break.
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School districts anxiously await fall to see how many families stick with the education choices they made over the last year. A lot is at stake.
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Two new studies say the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic and health news.
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The allegations of misconduct and inappropriate “boundary crossing” at the Thacher School date to the 1980s.
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Local elections officials began sounding the alarm soon after Democrats unveiled new legislation last week allowing the Newsom recall to be held as early as Aug. 24.
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Garcetti chief of staff Ana Guerrero said she regrets posting certain private Facebook messages, saying they “were never meant to be seen” outside her small group of friends.
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Consumers are asked to limit their electricity use between 5 and 10 p.m. to avoid the shutoffs that happened during last year’s heat waves.
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The landmark Mt. Wilson Observatory reopens after COVID-19, plus wildfire closures.
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It’s easy to say this with the benefit of hindsight, but “In the Heights” was never going to live up to its expectations. Framing a work of art as the Latinx anything is a doomed endeavor from the start.
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