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Battling giant "Pokémon" is new to the games "Sword" and "Shield."

What’s the enduring power of ‘Pokémon’? A newbie and expert discuss over ‘Shield’ and ‘Sword’

December 4, 2019 at 9:42 a.m.

About two years ago I was in the presence of royalty. Junichi Masuda, long instrumental in driving the development of the "Pokemon" franchise, stood up at the end of our...

Yes, Baby Yoda is adorable. But we have so many questions

December 3, 2019 at 1:06 p.m.

Warning, this story contains some spoilers for "The Mandalorian." Four episodes into "The Mandalorian," the first ever live-action "Star Wars" series, one thing is clear: Baby Yoda is the breakout...

Yes, ‘Frozen II’ has a post-credits scene. Here’s what you might not know

November 27, 2019 at 10:43 a.m.

[Warning: This story contains some spoilers for "Frozen II." Continue with caution.] One of the most difficult challenges at a movie theater is getting a 6-year-old to sit through all...

Netflix hopes ‘Klaus’ will be a template for family movies in the future

November 22, 2019 at 12:14 p.m.

What if everything great about Santa Claus came about because of the actions of the most selfish character imaginable? That's the origin story director Sergio Pablos explores in "Klaus," Netflix's...

Rosalia, winner of the awards for album of the year for "El Mal Querer," best urban song for "Con Altura" and best contemporary pop vocal album for "El Mal Querer," poses in the press room at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Rosalía is the first Grammy best new artist nominee recognized for music in Spanish

November 20, 2019 at 10:38 a.m.

Spain's Rosalia is making more Grammy history. The flamenco-inspired hip-hop artist scored two 2020 Grammy nominations Wednesday morning — one for best new artist and the other in the Latin...

Everything you need to know about Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+

November 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Disney is expected to be a formidable player in the streaming wars. (Tracy Brown/Los Angeles Times)

This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from "The Mandalorian."

Why you don’t need to be a ‘Star Wars’ fan to enjoy ‘The Mandalorian’

November 8, 2019 at 1:45 p.m.

"The Mandalorian" follows the story of a gunslinging bounty hunter clad in sleek armor, taking jobs on the outskirts of the galaxy. But don't worry if you haven't the faintest...

Naomi Ackie and Billy Dee Williams of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' took part today in the Walt Disney Studios presentation at Disney's D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif.

Final film of the Skywalker saga is set to launch Naomi Ackie into orbit

November 8, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Naomi Ackie remembers choreographing fight scenes with her cousin during summer vacation while she was growing up. Inspired by "Star Wars," these action sequences involved ducking and jumping and swinging...

Apple is entering the streaming wars with a slightly different approach than its competitors. Unlike established streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, or fellow newcomers Disney+ and HBO Max, the tech giant's subscription service, Apple TV+, is betting solely on the strength of its original programming — meaning its library will contain only movies and TV series created specifically for Apple TV+. Here is everything we know about Apple TV+ so far.

Everything you need to know about Apple TV+

November 7, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.

Apple+ shows not to miss. (Tracy Brown/Los Angeles Times)

Kunal Nayyar, from left, Simon Helberg, Melissa Rauch, Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco appear in a scene from the long-running comedy series "The Big Bang Theory."

Which streaming service is right for you? Comparison shop with our guide

October 10, 2019 at 12:07 p.m.

The television landscape is set for a seismic shift in the coming months, with the arrival of new streaming platforms Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max and NBCUniversal's Peacock. These new...

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