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ARCHIVO - El presidente nigerino Mohamed Bazoum sonríe antes de un almuerzo de trabajo con el mandatario francés Emmanuel Macron, el 16 de febrero de 2023, en el Palacio del Elíseo, en París. (AP Foto/Michel Euler, archivo)

Aliados del presidente de Niger piden a EEUU y a otros que salven su vida

August 14, 2023 at 1:52 a.m.

WASHINGTON — Tras casi tres semanas de apelar a Estados Unidos y otros aliados para que ayuden a restablecer al presidente de Níger en el poder, amigos y simpatizantes del mandatario elegido...

FILE - Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum smiles before a working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron, Feb. 16, 2023 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. ers of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum have pleaded with the United States and others for weeks to restore the democratically elected leader to power. Now they're making a simpler plea: Save his life. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life

August 12, 2023 at 6:53 p.m.

WASHINGTON — After nearly three weeks of appealing to the United States and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and ers of the democratically elected leader are making...

(from left) Chelsea Van Der Zee (Annie Murphy) and Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor) in DreamWorks Animation’s Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, directed by Kirk DeMicco.

Cheekily titled ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ is an easy, breezy, entertaining watch

July 1, 2023 at 2:33 a.m.

When we’re growing up, there are many times when we feel a little monstrous.For many of us, it happens around adolescence: Bodies are changing, emotions are huge. And because we’re...

Ben Wang as Jin Wang, left, and Jim Liu as Wei-Chen Sun in "American Born Chinese" on Disney+

‘American Born Chinese’ began as a photocopied comic. For its creator, the journey has been ‘surreal’

May 30, 2023 at 2:25 a.m.

For cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, the lead-up to the premiere of “American Born Chinese” has been “very surreal.”Whereas the promotional cycle for one of his books might involve appearances at...

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - (Center) Pinocchio (voiced by Gregory Mann). Cr: Netflix © 2022

Why fascist Italy was the perfect backdrop for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’

December 13, 2022 at 3:13 a.m.

If you ask Guillermo del Toro whether his “Pinocchio” is appropriate for kids, he will tell you that “it’s not necessarily made for children, but children can watch it.”Described as...

THREE GENERATIONS AND A BLUE BLOB -- Walt Disney Animation Studios' original action-packed comedy adventure "Strange World" introduces three generations of Clades, a family that comes together in the midst of an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a slew of ravenous creatures, a three-legged dog and a mischievous blob called Splat. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher's larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; and Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher's 16-year-old son, Ethan, who longs for adventure. Helmed by Don Hall (Oscar®-winning "Big Hero 6," "Raya and the Last Dragon") and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer "Raya and the Last Dragon"), and produced by Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning "Big Hero 6," "Tangled"), "Strange World" releases November 23, 2022. © 2022 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

‘Strange World’ boasts a weird, vibrant world where fathers learn important lessons

November 22, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.

One of “Strange World’s” triumphs is the vibrant, weird, visually stunning subterranean world that the film’s heroes stumble upon during their quest to save their way of life. From its...

Actor Tenoch Huerta is in the new Black Panther. He was photographed in Los Angeles on October 29, 2022.

‘They erase everything’: For this ‘Black Panther 2’ star, representation is resistance

November 8, 2022 at 1:56 p.m.

On his first day at work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Tenoch Huerta gave an impromptu speech.Hanging above his colleagues on wires in his Namor regalia — pointy ears, piercings,...

(L-R): Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard) and Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in Lucasfilm's ANDOR, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

How ‘Andor’ fits into the ‘Star Wars’ canon: Everything you need to know

September 23, 2022 at 2:03 a.m.

"Andor" is about the rise of a rebellion — and a revolutionary. The latest installment in the ever-expanding "Star Wars" universe, out now on Disney+, is a prequel series to...

How ‘Andor’ fits into the ‘Star Wars’ canon: Everything you need to know

September 22, 2022 at 9:48 p.m.

"Andor" is about the rise of a rebellion — and a revolutionary. The latest installment in the ever-expanding "Star Wars" universe, out now on Disney+, is a prequel series to...

Gohan takes center stage in "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero."

The new ‘Dragon Ball’ movie shines a deserving spotlight on the franchise’s best dad

August 18, 2022 at 4:58 p.m.

One of Japan’s biggest pop media franchises, “Dragon Ball” is synonymous with explosive brawls and over-the-top action sequences with dashes of comedy providing levity in between. “Dragon Ball Super: Super...

FILE - Former White House national security aide Fiona Hill, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Nov. 21, 2019. Even if the U.S. succeeds in deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin from ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he will remain determined to bring Ukraine to heel and has “a whole host of options of things that he can do,” said Hill in an interview with The Associated Press on Feb. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The AP Interview: Fiona Hill says Putin has host of options

February 18, 2022 at 12:31 a.m.

WASHINGTON — Even if the U.S. succeeds in deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin from ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he will remain determined to bring Ukraine to heel and has “a...

Dracula (Brian Hull) with Mavis (Selena Gomez) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.” Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Animation. Copyright © 2021 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved.

‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ wraps up the monster franchise with familiar fun

January 15, 2022 at 12:37 a.m.

The last thing you see before the title card for “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” drops at the end of the movie is a character shrugging with a smile as if to...

Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz) in a scene from "Encanto." — For Use with Encanto filmmakers story

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

November 30, 2021 at 1:19 a.m.

Everyone born into the Madrigal family is fantastical and magical. Well, almost everyone.Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” which topped the Thanksgiving weekend box...

Joseph Julian Soria, left, Julissa Calderon and Karrie Martin in "Gentefied." <br/>

TV is failing Latinos. The latest study of Hollywood diversity shows how badly

October 27, 2021 at 1:09 p.m.

UCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report confirms that Latino representation in Hollywood remains abysmal in the television industry.Released Tuesday, among the key findings of the TV-focused portion of the annual study...

El actor Ewan McGregor ha sido el que ha confirmado que la producción del servicio de streaming de la casa del ratón comenzará a rodarse en verano de 2020.

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ cast announced ahead of ‘Star Wars’ series filming in April

March 29, 2021 at 8:16 p.m.

The Force is strong with this show.Disney+ announced Monday who will be ing Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen on “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and the cast includes “Star Wars” alums, a Marvel...

"The Mandalorian" is finally back for Season 2.

‘The Mandalorian’ is back. This guide to ‘Star Wars’ lore will help you follow it

October 30, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

The first season of “The Mandalorian” hinted at unseen events — a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — that drove the surviving warriors of Mandalore to...

After working on ?Pinocchio? and ?Fantasia,? Grant wrote ?Dumbo? with his creative partner, Dick Huemer.

Disney+ adds new content warning for racist depictions in classic films

October 16, 2020 at 9:18 p.m.

Classic movies that feature racists stereotypes and other problematic elements now include a new content warning on Disney+. When viewers choose to play movies such as "Dumbo," "Aladdin," "Peter Pan,"...

Chadwick Boseman made his first appearance as Black Panther in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War."

Chadwick Boseman tributes: ‘He left too early but his life made a difference’

August 31, 2020 at 3:23 p.m.

By the time Chadwick Boseman starred as T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther," he had already portrayed a number of real-life Black heroes on screen. The actor — whose other iconic...

Homenajes a Chadwick Boseman: ‘Se fue demasiado pronto pero su vida marco la diferencia’

August 29, 2020 at 4:48 a.m.

Cuando Chadwick Boseman protagonizó el papel de T'Challa en Black Panther de Marvel, ya había retratado a varios héroes negros de la vida real en la pantalla.El actor —cuyos otros...

Charlie Heaton, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blu Hunt, Henry Zaga and Maisie Williams in "The New Mutants."Credit: Twentieth Century Fox

‘The New Mutants’ is not as bad as you expect. No, really.

August 28, 2020 at 11:08 p.m.

The Los Angeles Times is committed to reviewing new theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because moviegoing carries inherent risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and...

Top 5 s to check out during DC FanDome

August 14, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

The DC FanDome programming schedule has been released.The scheduling site for DC’s free, virtual fan event launched Friday, revealing over 100 hours of various presentations, discussions, screenings and musical performances.Kicking...

Ramy -- "little omar" - Episode 203 -- he told you about little Omar! stop acting like you didn't know! now you gotta explain this dog to your parents?? it's haraam. you're just… haraam! Ramy (Ramy Youssef), shown in "Ramy." (Photo by: Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu)

‘Ramy’ becomes first Muslim American sitcom to land an Emmy nomination

July 28, 2020 at 9:45 p.m.

TV’s first Muslim American sitcom has scored an Emmy nomination.Ramy Youssef, the co-creator and star of Hulu’s “Ramy,” was among those recognized in the comedy actor category when the 2020...

A scene from Hayao Miyazaki's "My Neighbor Totoro."

You can watch almost every Studio Ghibli movie on HBO Max. But where to start?

June 12, 2020 at 12:06 p.m.

For the first time ever, nearly every single Studio Ghibli title is available to stream through a single subscription service: HBO Max.Until recently, U.S. fans of the prolific Japanese animation...

"Cops" has aired on Fox since 1989, but now it's moving to Spike.

‘Cops’ canceled amid nationwide protests against police brutality

June 10, 2020 at 12:40 a.m.

"Cops" has been abolished by the Paramount Network. The long-running reality series was canceled Tuesday amid nationwide protests over systemic racism and police violence after the killing of George Floyd....

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- AUGUST 16, 2019-- Filmmaker Taika Waititi is photographed at a friend’s Los Angeles, Calif. home, in promotion of the new film “Jojo Rabbit,” in which he acts, writes and directs, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

New ‘Star Wars’ projects from Taika Waititi and Leslye Headland are on the way

May 4, 2020 at 6:50 p.m.

Happy Star Wars Day: Taika Waititi is headed back to a galaxy far, far away. The writer-director, who won the adapted screenplay Oscar for his 2019 film "Jojo Rabbit," will...

WILL REEVE during Jan 17, 2020 episode of GOOD MORNING AMERICA - Guests include Vanessa Hudgens and Kim Petras.

TV reporter (and Christopher Reeve’s son) swears he wasn’t pantsless during live segment

April 28, 2020 at 10:54 p.m.

Superman’s son is just like the rest of us: He doesn’t always wear pants while working from home.Will Reeve, a reporter for ABC and the son of late “Superman” actor...

Lin-Manuel Miranda shares an unreleased ‘Hamilton’ song to help us get through all this

March 13, 2020 at 3:48 p.m.

“Hamilton” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been postponed, but now, without compromising recommended social-distancing procedures, fans can listen to a song that was cut from the hit musical. Amid...

INDIO, CALIF. - APRIL 21: The Poetic Kenetics Overview Effect hovers over people walking past the Coachella Ferris Wheel during Weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Indio, Calif. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)

Coachella is postponed. Here’s the latest on ticket, airline and Airbnb refunds

March 12, 2020 at 6:51 p.m.

On Tuesday, concert promoter Goldenvoice announced that the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is being postponed due to the growing threat of coronavirus.Coachella was expected to draw 250,000 fans...

Coachella is postponed. Here’s the latest on ticket, airline and Airbnb refunds

March 11, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

It’s the beginning of the end for ‘Steven Universe Future.’ Here’s where we left off

March 9, 2020 at 4:48 p.m.

Steven Universe has learned that there's something even more difficult than saving the world: dealing with the aftermath.In “Steven Universe Future,” the teen hero slowly comes to realize that he’s...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jameela Jamil attends IMDb LIVE After the Emmys Presented by CBS All Access on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

Jameela Jamil comes out as queer after her casting on a TV series causes an uproar

February 6, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.

Actress Jameela Jamil has come out as queer. The "Good Place" alum and "Misery Index" host made the revelation Wednesday in a statement titled "Twitter is brutal" after the announcement...

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-JANUARY 05: Awkwafina arriving at the 77th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2020. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Awkwafina makes history as first woman of Asian descent to win Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy

January 6, 2020 at 7:33 p.m.

Awkwafina has made history at the 2020 Golden Globes. On Sunday, "The Farewell" actress became the first woman of Asian descent to win the award for lead actress in a...

‘Steven Universe’ gets a new opening sequence for Season 6

October 5, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.

Steven Universe is ready for the future.On Friday, Cartoon Network unveiled the brand new title sequence for “Steven Universe” Season 6, complete with new theme song and logo.The season...

Catra (voiced by AJ Michalka), left, and Scorpia (Lauren Ash) in a scene from DreamWorks/Netflix's "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power." (Season 3)

How would Catra and Scorpia spend a day together? ‘She-Ra’ actors have some thoughts

August 9, 2019 at 10:09 p.m.

[Warning: This story contains slight spoilers for “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Season 3.]“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Season 3, which dropped last week on Netflix, saw Catra...

Tulip Olsen (voiced by Ashley Johnson) in a scene from the Cartoon Network series "Infinity Train."<br>

‘Infinity Train’ tackles issues many kids shows avoid. The creator is proud of that

August 8, 2019 at 11:46 p.m.

Tulip Olsen just wants to get to game design camp. But her journey takes a weird turn when she hops on a mysterious train, meets a spherical robot and discovers...

Catra (voiced by AJ Michalka), center, and Scorpia (Lauren Ash) in a scene from DreamWorks/Netflix's "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power." (Season 3)

In ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power,’ the villains are as beloved as the heroes

August 3, 2019 at 2:12 a.m.

“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” is about a young woman who wields a special sword to transform into a mythical warrior princess. But the show’s real magic is in...

<p>Democratic presidential hopeful in a seafoam green pantsuit and flower-print blouse.</p>

La actuacion de Marianne Williamson en el debate democrata no decepciona en Internet

July 31, 2019 at 6:54 p.m.

Marianne Williamson tenía mucho que hacer después de que su actuación en la primera serie de debates demócratas dejara una clara impresión en junio. Ella no decepcionó.Esta vez, los espectadores...

Marianne Williamson’s Democratic debate performance does not disappoint the internet

July 31, 2019 at 3:08 a.m.

Marianne Williamson had a lot to live up to after her performance at the first set of Democratic debates left a distinct impression in June. She did not disappoint.This time,...

People wearing Spider-Man costumes dance in front of the San Diego Convention Center for a YouTube video during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California.

At Comic-Con 2019, Marvel – not movies – is the main attraction

July 22, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.

SAN DIEGO — Excitement. Raucousness. Pandemonium.As if the "rock concert" atmosphere that accompanied Marvel's return to Comic-Con on Saturday wasn't evidence enough of the franchise's power — its news-making , held inside...

At Comic-Con 2019, Marvel – not movies – is the main attraction

July 22, 2019 at 3:09 a.m.

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. -- FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017: A crowd walks through the DC Comics booth at Comic-Con International 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., on July 21, 2017. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Comic-Con ya no es solo sobre comics… Y esto se siente como una perdida – y un triunfo

July 21, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

Con ventanas hechas a la medida que reflejan escenas de películas y hoteles cuyas paredes fueron transformadas en carteles gigantes para los próximos programas de televisión, Hollywood ocupa un lugar...

Watch the ‘Steven Universe The Movie’ trailer from Comic-Con

July 20, 2019 at 9:50 p.m.

SAN DIEGO — The official trailer for the “Steven Universe” movie is finally here.The much-anticipated trailer for “Steven Universe The Movie” debuted at the show’s San Diego Comic-Con on Friday...

Watch the ‘Steven Universe The Movie’ trailer from Comic-Con

July 19, 2019 at 10:13 p.m.

Comic-Con is not just about comic books anymore. That feels like a loss – and a win

July 18, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

With custom-built pop-ups that mirror scenes from movies and high-rise hotels transformed into giant billboards for TV shows, Hollywood looms large in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter...

London - A boy playing on one of the first Nintendo Game Boy computers (Photo by In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

Game Boys have infinite lives. At 30, they live on in unexpected ways

April 21, 2019 at 9:20 p.m.

At first glance today, Nintendo’s Game Boy can come off as a hefty, dull gray block of a handheld console.But the magic inside this little box has proven to be...

HOLLYWOOD, ?CA ? February 24, 2019 Spike Lee in the Photo Room at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, CA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

2019 Oscars set record for most individual black winners

February 26, 2019 at 2:18 a.m.

Sunday night’s Oscars marked a record-breaking year for recognizing the achievement of black artists.Shattering a record set in 2017, the 91st Academy Awards bestowed trophies upon seven black winners in...

In this photo provided by Warner Bros., Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) tries to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." (AP Photo/Warner Bros./Murray Close)

Some ‘Harry Potter’ fans just learned Hogwarts didn’t always have bathrooms

January 6, 2019 at 12:15 a.m.

Some “Harry Potter” fans are never going to look at Hogwarts the same ever again.In honor of National Trivia Day, on Friday, the Pottermore Twitter decided to share a...

Some ‘Harry Potter’ fans just learned Hogwarts didn’t always have bathrooms

January 5, 2019 at 12:37 a.m.

Some “Harry Potter” fans are never going to look at Hogwarts the same ever again.In honor of National Trivia Day, on Friday, the Pottermore Twitter decided to share a...

Algunos fans de ‘Harry Potter’ acaban de enterarse de que Hogwarts no siempre ha tenido banos

January 5, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Algunos fans de Harry Potter nunca volverán a ver a Hogwarts de la misma manera.En honor al Día Nacional de la Trivia, el viernes, la cuenta de Twitter de Pottermore...

The first trailer for ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ shows the ‘Weeping Woman’ is more than just a folk tale

October 18, 2018 at 8:45 p.m.

Some people grew up terrified of La Llorona. Others are about to find out why.The first trailer for “The Curse of La Llorona” was released Thursday, giving horror fans an...

El primer trailer de La Maldicion de La Llorona muestra a la leyenda como algo mas que un cuento popular

October 18, 2018 at 8:55 p.m.

Algunas personas crecieron aterrorizadas por La Llorona. Otros están a punto de descubrir por qué.El primer tráiler de La maldición de La Llorona se estrenó el jueves, dando a los...

Why ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ director and cast think the spirit was a presence on the set of the movie

July 29, 2018 at 9:41 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — The story of La Llorona is one that has been ed down from generation to generation in Latinx households to keep children from misbehaving.Because the story is...

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: (L-R) Vanessa Morgan, Madelaine Petsch, KJ Apa, and Camila Mendes speak onstage at the "Riverdale" special video presentation and Q&A during Comic-Con International 2018 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

The ‘Riverdale’ cast dishes on all your favorite on-screen couples at Comic-Con

July 22, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — “Riverdale” may have just kicked off production for its third season last week, but the hit CW series still had some new footage to share at its...

The ‘Riverdale’ cast dishes on all your favorite on-screen couples at Comic-Con

July 22, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — “Riverdale” may have just kicked off production for its third season last week, but the hit CW series still had some new footage to share at its...

‘Steven Universe’ movie announced at Comic-Con

July 21, 2018 at 5:50 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — The fifth season of “Steven Universe” has been full of surprises, but the Cartoon Network series saved the biggest one of them all for San Diego Comic-Con.At...

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ stars Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz on how gay love saved the universe

July 21, 2018 at 2:19 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — “Star Trek: Discovery” broke new ground by featuring the franchise’s first openly gay TV characters. And in the first season, their love saved the world.During a recent...

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ stars Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz on how gay love saved the universe

July 21, 2018 at 2:19 p.m.

<p>Aquaman's Jason Momoa, who plays the titular hero, makes a playful face during an autograph g.</p>

Comic-Con 2018: The best booths from the exhibition hall floor

July 19, 2018 at 6:34 p.m.

Reporting from San Diego — Once again, downtown San Diego has been overtaken by superheroes, vampires and even time lords. But while the gaslamp quarter is overloaded with larger-than-life billboards and eye-popping...

Comic-Con 2018: The best booths from the exhibition hall floor

July 19, 2018 at 6:34 p.m.

JASON MOMOA as Aquaman in Warner Bros. Pictures' action adventure "JUSTICE LEAGUE," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Comic-Con 2018: The must-see film, TV and comic book s

July 18, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

San Diego Comic-Con 2018 kicks off Wednesday, which means thousands of comic book fans, cosplayers and genre entertainment enthusiasts will be making their pilgrimage to Southern California to celebrate everything...

Comic-Con 2018: The must-see film, TV and comic book s

July 18, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES - CA - MAY12, 2015 - Chris Hartwick is the stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcaster, musician, and voice artist and TV hosts for @midnight and Talking Dead. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Hardwick, the controversial nerd caught up in a firestorm

June 22, 2018 at 6:49 p.m.

Standing onstage in a packed convention hall, Chris Hardwick introduces the cast and crew of “The Walking Dead” to raucous applause. The comedian and TV host is in his element...

Comic-Con 2017: Best of the Convention Hall floor

August 4, 2017 at 6:25 p.m.

San Diego Comic-Con opened its floor for preview night Wednesday revealing rows upon rows of oddities, art and swag. But how does one distinguish between the treasures and the trash?...

SAN DIEGO, CA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 -Olivia Hare, 3, as Harley Quinn, rides her father Alex's shoulders through the San Diego Convention Center at Comic Con International. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

The must-see s of Comic-Con 2017

August 4, 2017 at 6:26 p.m.

It’s that time again. The 2017 edition of Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego this week and, as always, those planning on making a pop culture pilgrimage to San Diego...

Exclusive preview of the new ‘Ghostbusters’ comic

November 19, 2017 at 11:10 p.m.

Hope you ain’t afraid of no ghosts, because there’s a new “Ghostbusters" comic book series on the way.IDW Publishing has announced “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call,” a five-issue series expanding the...

75 years of world-saving: Everything you need to know about ‘Wonder Woman’

November 20, 2017 at 4:38 a.m.

It has taken over 75 years for Wonder Woman to be the lead in her own live-action movie.First introduced in a short comic story in 1941, it took less than...

Disney sets opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at California Adventure

February 16, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.

Are you ready to dance with superheroes? If so, plan on a trip to Anaheim. Disney has set the opening date for the new “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired attraction and the company is...

<p>Presenters Sunny Pawar, left, and Dev Patel.</p>

Golden Globes 2017: Complete list of winners

December 12, 2016 at 1:27 p.m.

The 2017 Golden Globes concluded with “La La Land” breaking the record for most wins at the awards, earning the top prize in seven categories, including best motion picture, comedy or musical....

Oh, that’s funny: Stephen Colbert and ‘The Daily Show’ will broadcast live on election night

November 8, 2016 at 5:44 p.m.

If you feel like this election cycle has been one wild and unpredictable reality show on a perpetual loop, rejoice: The end is finally in sight. Tuesday is the long-awaited...

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