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Todd Martens

Los Angeles

Writer and Game Critic at Los Angeles Times

Video games, theme parks + immersive entertainment | Columnist for the Los Angeles Times | I go to Disneyland too often | Go Cubs | [email protected]

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  • 1 day ago | latimes.com | Todd Martens

    A new book unearths never-before-seen maps of Disneyland from the early 1950s. Readers who look closely can spot ideas that were ultimately discarded, including Recreation Land and Mother Goose. There’s an oft-repeated Disneyland creation myth: Artist and animation art director Herb Ryman was given 48 hours to draw an early, heavily detailed and romanticized map of the theme park, which would be used to help sell the project to investors.

  • 1 day ago | flipboard.com | Todd Martens

    3 hours ago6 Great Puzzle NovelsK.A. Merson on some favorites from a sub-genre of head-scratchers and puzzling twisters. When it comes to the term puzzle novel, I’m going to cast a …4 hours ago3 Types Of Overthinking (And How To Break Free From Each)In today's high-stakes business environment, overthinking opportunities are endless. From dissecting market trends to scrutinizing client communications, or wrestling with employee feedback – leaders frequently find themselves trapped in mental loops.

  • 6 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Todd Martens

    I'm at peace with the idea that I won't be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the vast majority of Americans. Yet on a recent Saturday afternoon, thanks to a mix of virtual reality and old-fashioned theatrics, I am on the moon. Looking to my left, I see strange, abstractly blue lights emerging from the gray, rocky moon landscape. Ducking down, I can spot the stars and piece together various constellations.

  • 6 days ago | latimes.com | Todd Martens

    I’m at peace with the idea that I won’t be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the vast majority of Americans. Yet on a recent Saturday afternoon, thanks to a mix of virtual reality and old-fashioned theatrics, I am on the moon. Video Player is loading. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Looking to my left, I see strange, abstractly blue lights emerging from the gray, rocky moon landscape.

  • 6 days ago | yahoo.com | Todd Martens

    I'm at peace with the idea that I won't be visiting space in my lifetime. The cost of space tourism is out of reach for me and the vast majority of Americans. Yet on a recent Saturday afternoon, thanks to a mix of virtual reality and old-fashioned theatrics, I am on the moon. Looking to my left, I see strange, abstractly blue lights emerging from the gray, rocky moon landscape. Ducking down, I can spot the stars and piece together various constellations.

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6 May 25

RT @latimes: The future of theater is immersive. These L.A. artists are creating it in real time https://t.co/MSNrFhEJnQ

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2 May 25

It 'keeps Walt alive in the medium he pioneered': Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot https://t.co/bfRTnNmx7p

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25 Apr 25

RT @Sammy_Roth: Bob Gurr is a legend. Even if you're not a Disney fan, check out this story.