Todd Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and covers a mix of interactive entertainment (video games) and pop music. Previously, Martens reported on the music business for Billboard Magazine. He has contributed to numerous books, including “The Big Lebowski: An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time.” He continues to torture himself by rooting for the Chicago Cubs and, while he likes dogs, he is more of a cat person.
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Sept. 27, 2023
Boston Court Pasadena’s “Measure Still for Measure” remixes the Bard, and finds much is relevant in this tale of corrupt power and sexual harassment.
Sept. 25, 2023
A preview of the Universal Studios Hollywood haunted maze inspired ‘The Last of Us,’ the hit video game that became a television sensation. “The Last of Us” is a centerpiece of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Sept. 1, 2023
A look at the making of Disney’s Lorcana, the collectible card game that hopes to be the next Magic: The Gathering. The game, not without some controversy, is due for release this month.
Aug. 22, 2023
The most important theme park ride ever created? It may just be the Universal Studios tram tour, which dates to the silent film era. Once primarily a behind-the-scenes tour, the trek has evolved to define the modern theme park.
Aug. 3, 2023
The Batman game ‘Arkham Asylum Files’ comes from those in the theme park space. ‘Mother of Frankenstein’ is from escape room masterminds Hatch Escapes.
July 27, 2023
A first look at Meow Wolf’s latest wonderland in Texas, which plants the company’s progressive flag in a red state with a message that art can break barriers.
July 6, 2023
‘Rogers: The Musical,’ Disney’s new Captain America-inspired musical, started as a joke in a Disney+ series and now is part of the resort’s big summer offerings.
June 30, 2023
‘Final Fantasy XVI’ is a sprawling, 35-hour-plus epic that nods to ‘Game of Thrones.’ It also aims to be one of the most approachable games in the long-standing series.
June 21, 2023
The hit dystopian video game “The Last of Us,” which inspired the HBO series of the same name, will be coming to Universal’s North American theme parks this fall as part of Halloween Horror Nights.
June 15, 2023