Hero Complex

Clifton's quietly reopens with plans to become an immersive, Meow Wolf-inspired megaspace

Todd Martens — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The new operators have grand dreams for the famed downtown venue, including a long-running, never-ending, 'Dungeons & Dragons'-inspired game.

James Gunn says DCU's new Batman casting 'isn't very far away' but Harley Quinn is Margot Robbie's move

Tracy Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:37:25 GMT

DC Studios' James Gunn said 'it won't be too long' until the DCU's new Batman is cast, but Harley Quinn will depend on Margot Robbie

Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

Tracy Brown — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:02:32 GMT

Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' franchise, has died at age 86.

Tokyo's TeamLab, creator of popular immersive art wonderlands, to open SoCal location

Todd Martens — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:11:45 GMT

The group is moving into a 110,000-square-foot space at OCVibe, the mixed-use entertainment district in development near the Honda Center.

Michael Gray, former teen idol and 'Shazam!' series star, dies at 75

Tracy Brown — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:14:00 GMT

Michael Gray, a former teen idol known for his portrayal of Billy Batson in the 'Shazam!' TV series, has died at age 75.

Almost $1 million in rare sports and Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana

Steve Henson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:24:18 GMT

Police have made no arrests or recovered any cards, which had been graded by Professional Sports Authenticator and were being shipped back to collectors nationwide.

Coming soon to L.A.: Your new favorite bookshop is a mystical cocktail bar with a dragon

Todd Martens — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The immersive store on Melrose Avenue will hide secrets — like a two-story tree with glowing books growing out of its branches.

James Gunn says 'Matt is still the director' after Steven Soderbergh steps up to help finish 'The Batman Part II'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:44:23 GMT

Steven Soderbergh will help finish shooting 'The Batman Part II' as Matt Reeves deals with a family matter. 'Matt is still the director,' says James Gunn.

No time for a 'WandaVision' rewatch? What to know before starting 'VisionQuest'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:08:55 GMT

'VisionQuest' concludes Marvel's 'WandaVision' trilogy. Here's everything you need to know before checking out the new MCU series.

What it will take for the Griffith Park merry-go-round to finally spin again

Todd Martens — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Plans are underway to make the landmark carousel operational again, with help from theme park designers. But the project, expected to take years and cost millions, won't be easy.

Marvel Unlimited is shutting down after 19 years, will be replaced by Webtoon comics app

Tracy Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:07:29 GMT

Marvel has announced that a new Marvel Comics app powered by Webtoon will replace Marvel Unlimited, its digital service of nearly 19 years.

'The Batman 2' production paused as director Matt Reeves steps away for a 'family matter'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:01:28 GMT

Production on 'The Batman Part II' has been temporarily paused while filmmaker Matt Reeves steps away for personal reasons.

'Lanterns' finale: The creators discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, the Halogram and Manhunters

Tracy Brown — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

'Lanterns' co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, hologram Hal Jordan and the show's fiercely protective mothers.

Mike Tomlin's 'Minecraft' city is going viral — and at least one former Steelers player is incredulous

Steve Henson — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:20:16 GMT

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin played 'Minecraft' to spend time with his sons. Soon building virtual cities became therapeutic relief from football's pressures.

An immersive 'Dune' experience is coming to downtown L.A.

Todd Martens — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Come face to face with the Bene Gesserit and sandworms at 'Dune: The Experience,' opening in November.

'Game of Thrones' movie 'Aegon's Conquest' will hit theaters summer 2029

Tracy Brown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:57:20 GMT

The first 'Game of Thrones' movie, about Aegon the Conquerer, the first Targaryen to rule over Westeros, will hit theaters in 2029.

'Uh-oh': Gizmo announces that 'Gremlins 3' has been pushed back until 2028

Tracy Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:28:34 GMT

Warner Bros. shared a brief teaser for 'Gremlins 3' along with the news that its release has been pushed back to 2028.

Berated, mocked and told to get on all fours: This buzzy L.A. show tests the limits

Todd Martens — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Candle House's 'The Pineapple' teases an alien encounter. Then it becomes intimate, aggressive, otherworldly and psychedelic.

In 'Lanterns,' Poorna Jagannathan takes another turn as a TV baddie: The Manhunter

Lorraine Ali — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The actor spoke about her role in HBO's DC Comics series as Zoe Macon, her big reveal in Episode 5 and why she likes playing powerful women.

Magic Mountain announces new roller coaster with 'hoverbikes' that feel like they're flying

Todd Martens — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:49 GMT

Thrill Glider, coming in 2027, places guests on suspended, bike-like seats and boasts speeds of up to 50 mph.

Cats want to talk to us. Scientists are trying to decipher the meow

Todd Martens — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cats are conversationalists. Researchers suggest the meow has evolved over centuries as a tool to better communicate with humans.

'Star Trek' is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Why its optimistic vision of the future endures

Tracy Brown, Jevon Phillips — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.

Meow Wolf L.A. announces the local artists who'll bring the immersive world to life

Todd Martens — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Charles E. Dickson, Gabriela Ruiz and Jen Stark are just a few of the dozens of Angelenos creating works for the Los Angeles locale.

How a bootlegging schemer launched the tiki movement from his tiny Hollywood bar

Todd Martens — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alex Lamb and Max Well co-directed 'The Donn of Tiki,' which tracks the mythic history of one of the tiki movement's most pivotal figures, Donn the Beachcomber.

Peter Cullen, actor who voiced Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Tracy Brown — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:34:09 GMT

Peter Cullen, the actor known for voicing Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' and Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh,' has died at age 85.

'God of War' casts Dave Bautista as Kratos after Ryan Hurst's on-set injury

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:48:01 GMT

Dave Bautista will take over the role of Kratos in Amazon Prime's live-action 'God of War' series after original star Ryan Hurst suffered an on-set injury during filming.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II addresses 'Wonder Man' cancellation: 'The optics are obvious'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:13 GMT

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says 'the optics are obvious' given Marvel's recent track record on Black actor-led projects like 'Wonder Man' and 'Blade.'

Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' gets official release date from Marvel

Tracy Brown — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:17:56 GMT

Marvel Studios' 'Ghost Rider' reboot, starring Ryan Gosling as the fiery supernatural motorcyclist, will hit theaters July 28, 2028.

Kyle Chandler loves the ending of the 'Lanterns' premiere. He also loves a grouchy character

Tracy Brown — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

'Lanterns' star Kyle Chandler talks about his character Hal Jordan and the dynamic with John Stewart, his love of grouchy characters and that Episode 1 ending.

Marvel unveils 'X-Men' cast at D23, where Disney reveals its future leans on its past

Tracy Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:22 GMT

The biggest announcements and takeaways from Disney's D23 showcase on upcoming film and TV projects from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more.