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Everything you need to know about ATLA | 'StarNotes: A Huskie media podcast' episode 3

Everything you need to know about ATLA | ‘StarNotes: A Huskie media podcast’ episode 3

By Anna Scanlan and Olivia Zapf | February 5, 2024

Anastasia, Denver, and Joseph teach Olivia the ins and outs of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." From the original show, to the movie and finally the upcoming TV adaptation, the crew gives a rundown on the key points of the franchise and fandom. Produced,...

A man reaches for dozens of blue orbs above him in a scene from "Wish." The Disney film celebrates 100 years of Disney animation, and fans are already noticing problems with the animation and plot. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Disney may have another animated flop

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | November 6, 2023

Disney’s new animated feature “Wish” has audiences wanting more from the major studio. Disney has been criticized recently for its use of similar character types in their heroines. Referred to on the internet as “adorkable” protagonists,...

Howl and Sophie from the film "Howl's Moving Castle" flying over a village. Studio Ghiblie's 2004 release "Howl's Moving Castle" is one of the five films featured on this list of the top five Studio Ghibli films © 2004 Studio Ghibli - NDDMT

Narrowing down the top 5 Studio Ghibli films

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | March 6, 2023

Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation company, has produced 23 films that are full of magic, nature and love. Choosing the best films from Ghibli’s almost 40 years of work is an intense debate. In no particular order, here are the top five best Studio...