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Advertisement Latest Headlines Entertainment & Arts Commentary: COVID took away Disneyland’s annual pass program. How to bring it back better Entertainment & Arts Commentary: COVID took away Disneyland’s annual pass program. How to bring it back better COVID led Disneyland to cancel its annual pass program. Why locals matter to theme park survival and what Disney should and shouldn’t do when it revamps the program. Television ‘WandaVision’s’ new twins might be Marvel heroes. These comic storylines explain why Television ‘WandaVision’s’ new twins might be Marvel heroes. These comic storylines explain why On Friday, “WandaVision” announced the arrival of Wanda and Vision’s twin boys. It might be the introduction of two characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Entertainment & Arts How COVID-19 led an L.A. troupe to reject Zoom theater for play-at-home games Entertainment & Arts How COVID-19 led an L.A. troupe to reject Zoom theater for play-at-home games Shine On Collective pivoted from immersive theater to puzzle-box experiences during the pandemic. It’s one example of how gaming is a growing aspect of new theater works. Television What the heck is going on in ‘WandaVision’? These comic book storylines might explain Television What the heck is going on in ‘WandaVision’? These comic book storylines might explain Wanda and Vision are living in a sitcom world in ‘WandaVision.’ We dig into the Marvel comics that might help you make sense of the Disney+ show. More Coverage Review: With the refreshing ‘WandaVision,’ Marvel gets an inventive sitcom makeover The 15 TV shows we’re most excited to watch in 2021 Entertainment & Arts Disneyland is scrapping its annual pass program Entertainment & Arts Disneyland is scrapping its annual pass program Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are axing their annual pass program as they look to better manage pandemic-era crowds. Pass holders who paid for days beyond the parks’ closure last March are to get refunds. Television Javicia Leslie left government for Hollywood. Now she’s the first Black Batwoman Television Javicia Leslie left government for Hollywood. Now she’s the first Black Batwoman On suiting up to replace Ruby Rose in the iconic role, Leslie says she “felt an immense amount of responsibility to save the world. Me, Javicia.” Entertainment & Arts Disney Parks without Joe Rohde: A world-maker retires. What’s next? Entertainment & Arts Disney Parks without Joe Rohde: A world-maker retires. What’s next? Joe Rohde spent four decades with Walt Disney Imagineering. In his exit interview, he talks about lessons learned and what future generations need to know. Movies How ‘Wolfwalkers’’ filmmakers pushed the expressive potential of hand-drawn animation Movies How ‘Wolfwalkers’’ filmmakers pushed the expressive potential of hand-drawn animation Directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart discuss their inspiration for the story and visuals of ‘Wolfwalkers.’ Entertainment & Arts How the new virtual reality ‘Star Wars’ experience gets us closer to a theme park ‘metaverse’ Entertainment & Arts How the new virtual reality ‘Star Wars’ experience gets us closer to a theme park ‘metaverse’ Disney built Galaxy’s Edge as a living theme park land in which guests can role play. That vision is fully realized in an Oculus VR experience we can do at home. Advertisement Featured Television Fantasy, long one of TV’s whitest genres, may finally be ready to change Television Fantasy, long one of TV’s whitest genres, may finally be ready to change Mainstream fantasy TV often depicts white characters in white worlds. “His Dark Materials” and “Bridgerton” are among the shows trying to change that. Entertainment & Arts The Game Awards drew more than 83 million livestreams. Why that matters Entertainment & Arts The Game Awards drew more than 83 million livestreams. Why that matters It has star power (Gal Gadot and Keanu Reeves presented awards), and compared to the Oscars and Emmys, its audience is growing exponentially. Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley weighs what’s next. More Coverage Review: The Game Awards wants to take video games seriously, but is the industry ready to follow? The 10 best games of 2020: In a pandemic year, play was a critical storytelling medium Entertainment & Arts ‘Cyberpunk 2077': Refunds and recriminations after botched launch of 2020’s most hyped game Entertainment & Arts ‘Cyberpunk 2077': Refunds and recriminations after botched launch of 2020’s most hyped game Keanu Reeves couldn’t save the bungled launch of ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ the year’s most anticipated game. How its rushed release shows the industry at its most cynical. More Entertainment & Arts To appreciate life in 2020, I can’t stop playing games about death Entertainment & Arts To appreciate life in 2020, I can’t stop playing games about death Extra lives. Deaths. They’ve long been part of games. But in our COVID-19 year, the games that resonated asked us to rethink how we view the end of of lives. More Coverage The gamer’s guide to holiday gifts Making ‘Fall Guys,’ 2020’s surprise hit game: Secrets of one of its wildest levels Entertainment & Arts Disney’s partial California Adventure reopening: Why our safe spaces in 2020 feel forever changed Entertainment & Arts Disney’s partial California Adventure reopening: Why our safe spaces in 2020 feel forever changed In 2020, Disney’s California Adventure and Knott’s tried limited reopenings around COVID-19 restrictions. But can we explore and engage in a pandemic? Entertainment & Arts Review: The Game Awards wants to take video games seriously, but is the industry ready to follow? Entertainment & Arts Review: The Game Awards wants to take video games seriously, but is the industry ready to follow? If video games truly want the cultural resonance of film and television, then game studios need to start acting like they’re making art. Television Baby Yoda has eaten his way through ‘The Mandalorian.’ So we made him a food diary Television Baby Yoda has eaten his way through ‘The Mandalorian.’ So we made him a food diary Frog eggs, space macarons, seafood chowder and everything else Baby Yoda, a.k.a. Grogu, has eaten in two seasons of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. More Coverage Obi-Wan Kenobi, ‘Secret Invasion’ series lead slate of 50+ (!) new Disney+ originals Q&A: ‘The Mandalorian’s’ Katee Sackhoff has questions about Bo-Katan too Entertainment & Arts Keanu Reeves on ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ Marlon Brando and how to stay creative in the pandemic Entertainment & Arts Keanu Reeves on ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ Marlon Brando and how to stay creative in the pandemic Keanu Reeves says he took on ‘Cyberpunk 2077' partly because he’s curious about how interactivity can shape entertainment. How ‘The Mandalorian’ and Marlon Brando factored in too. Television Obi-Wan Kenobi, ‘Secret Invasion’ series lead slate of 50+ (!) new Disney+ originals Television Obi-Wan Kenobi, ‘Secret Invasion’ series lead slate of 50+ (!) new Disney+ originals Disney made some major “Star Wars,” Marvel and Pixar announcements at its investor day on Thursday. Here is everything you need to know. More Coverage Disney flexes its streaming prowess with big content plans. And a price hike Entertainment & Arts Getting Keanu Reeves for the Game Awards was easy, compared to all the COVID-19 precautions Entertainment & Arts Getting Keanu Reeves for the Game Awards was easy, compared to all the COVID-19 precautions Christopher Nolan and Keanu Reeves are presenting. But for Game Awards founder Geoff Keighley, putting on live show amid rising COVID-19 numbers is his biggest challenge yet. Entertainment & Arts The 10 best games of 2020: In a pandemic year, play was a critical storytelling medium Entertainment & Arts The 10 best games of 2020: In a pandemic year, play was a critical storytelling medium No game mattered as much to 2020 as “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” But it’s not the only game that made an impact while COVID-19 kept us shut in. Movies How ‘Godmothered’ celebrates a world of more inclusive happily ever afters Movies How ‘Godmothered’ celebrates a world of more inclusive happily ever afters “Godmothered” director, co-writers and stars on how the Disney+ film subverts fairy tale tropes to offer a more inclusive definition of “happily ever after.” Entertainment & Arts The PS5 and Xbox Series X just ushered in a new game era. But not for the reasons you think Entertainment & Arts The PS5 and Xbox Series X just ushered in a new game era. But not for the reasons you think Making games more accessible is the next technological leap. Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X bring us closer but don’t ignore how Nintendo’s Switch and Microsoft’s Game Pass are changing how we play. Lifestyle Video games are the new runway. Coveted fashion brands are loving it Lifestyle Video games are the new runway. Coveted fashion brands are loving it Gucci, MCM and Louis Vuitton are some of the fashion brands that have stepped into the video game world with collaborations for “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” “League of Legends” and more. Television ‘Big Mouth’ recast one of its leads — and reinvented itself in the process Television ‘Big Mouth’ recast one of its leads — and reinvented itself in the process ‘How do you discuss this when Jenny is white?’ Ayo Edebiri says of her character’s Blackness. ‘What do you do about it?’ Season 4 is the answer. Load More Coronavirus and Pandemic California Long Beach cuts off gas service to restaurant that refused to stop serving patio diners California Long Beach cuts off gas service to restaurant that refused to stop serving patio diners It’s the latest in a string of enforcement efforts officials have lodged against Restauration and its owner in recent weeks. Politics Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from several countries Politics Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from several countries White House officials say President Biden will reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, U.K. and other countries. More Coverage As Biden team takes reins, Becerra likens COVID-19 pandemic to ‘plane in a nose dive’ Politics As Biden team takes reins, Becerra likens COVID-19 pandemic to ‘plane in a nose dive’ Politics As Biden team takes reins, Becerra likens COVID-19 pandemic to ‘plane in a nose dive’ The new coronavirus team under President Biden vows ramped-up vaccinations and says goals are ambitious but doable. California In a stab at equity, L.A. hospital vaccinates older relatives of housekeeping staff California In a stab at equity, L.A. hospital vaccinates older relatives of housekeeping staff As Black and Latino residents continue to bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, a hospital attempts to reach underserved groups. 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More Coverage Tracking the coronavirus in California Noticias en español Books How a 22-year-old L.A. native became Biden’s inauguration poet Books How a 22-year-old L.A. native became Biden’s inauguration poet She became the national youth poet laureate at age 16; six years later, she read her poem at Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ historic swearing-in. Company Town Inside CBS’ fraught investigation into allegations of racism and misogyny Company Town Inside CBS’ fraught investigation into allegations of racism and misogyny A Times review of court filings, CBS’ internal communications and interviews with two dozen current and former CBS television station employees found that many were troubled by the outcome of the investigation and questioned the company’s commitment to cleaning up its culture. More Coverage The unusual deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership Advertisement Newsletters Food Bright, floral flavors to get you through the gray days Food Bright, floral flavors to get you through the gray days Orange citrus and flavors from the cooking of Southeast Asia brighten up your cooking for the week ahead. Sports Horse racing newsletter: Knicks Go dominates Pegasus Sports Horse racing newsletter: Knicks Go dominates Pegasus Horse racing may have found its next star, albeit only for a short while, when Knicks Go won his fourth race in a row and second straight million-buck race. Entertainment & Arts Essential Arts: New president, same old pandemic Entertainment & Arts Essential Arts: New president, same old pandemic We watched a president and a history-making vice president get sworn in, then returned to our regularly scheduled pandemic program. Thank God for Bernie memes. Newsletter Must-read stories from the L.A. 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