Todd Martens

@Toddmartens

Video games, theme parks + immersive entertainment | Columnist for the Los Angeles Times | I go to Disneyland too often | Go Cubs | todd.martens@latimes.com

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Todd Martens @Toddmartens Jan 22, 2024

Hi! I spent much of the past year living — and reporting — this story on the science of heartbreak, how it affects our brains and can alter our bodies.

It’s been the most difficult 14 months of my life. Please please please read if you’re able.

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Todd Martens @Toddmartens 3d

‘Star Wars’ at 50: Original film heads to Cosm with new immersive, theme-park-like effects

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www.latimes.com 'Star Wars' at 50: Original film heads to Cosm with new immersive, theme-park-like effects The pop culture phenomena that started an empire is coming to the Inglewood venue, home to a high-definition spherical screen that wraps around its audience.

Todd Martens @Toddmartens Oct 29

Big news for LA’s immersive world

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www.latimes.com Tokyo's TeamLab, creator of popular immersive art wonderlands, to open SoCal location The group is moving into a 110,000-square-foot space at OCVibe, the mixed-use entertainment district in development near the Honda Center.

Todd Martens @Toddmartens Oct 28

Layoffs hit Disney Experiences, between 100 and 200 people. Attributed to "a regular evaluation of the division’s priorities, investments and project timelines." Sources tell me Imagineering was affected.

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www.latimes.com Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

Todd Martens @Toddmartens Oct 13

It’s mostly common knowledge that the Griffith Park carousel inspired Walt Disney. But few are likely familiar with its current connections to those who work for the Walt Disney Co.

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