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Al Madrigal took real historical elements from Mayan culture and added a twist of imagination to create "Primos."

‘Primos’ mixes Maya legend with Latino culture to create new comic heroes

With ‘Primos’ emphasis on Maya culture, Axel Alonso and Al Madrigal bring a group of Mexican superheroes to the forefront of comics.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Jinx at "Arcane," a pop up immersive theater event from Secret Cinema, held at Studios60 on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. It is based on the series "Arcane," which is inspired by League of Legends video game. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

‘League of Legends’ Netflix series ‘Arcane’ gets a grown-up immersive theater playpen

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‘Encanto’ is Disney’s first Latino musical. How the filmmakers got Colombia right

Highlights of the best cosplay at Comic-Con Special Edition

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the heroes are masked

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20, 2021 - Latina comic book creator Kayden Phoenix is framed by her graphic novels, "Jalisco," "Sonia," and "Loquita," at Comics Factory in Pasadena on November 20, 2021. Phoenix has made 5 comic books that concentrate on different aspects of societal injustice like, domestic violence, immigration and teen suicide, through Latina superheroes characters that she's created. Phoenix is also an award-winning director from the Boyle Heights. Her last film, "Penance," won honors at the L.A. Film Awards and Espantomania (Brazililian horror festival) and was shown at Cinequest and Outfest. Along with her film work, Kayden is the founder of non-profit Chicana Director's Initiative and recipient of Panavision's New Filmmaker's Program. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Kayden Phoenix says it’s past time for a Latina team of superheroes

‘Hawkeye’ Episode 1 introduces Kate Bishop. Here’s what she brings to the MCU

Did ‘Hawkeye’ Episode 2 reveal its first big villain? Here’s her comic book back story

Why Disneyland’s Latino-heavy Festival of Holidays is a big deal for all audiences

The showrunner of Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ explains that shocking finale twist

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Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ made big changes to the original. Its makers explain why

The new live-action adaptation of the 1998 Japanese anime updates its female characters. And it’s better for it.

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