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A large screen sits in an arena at the annual D23 expo. During this event, Disney announced multiple upcoming projects including "Frozen 3" and "Moana 2." (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Disney announces park expansions, ‘Frozen 3’ and more

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 3, 2024

Attendees of the annual D23, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (previously known as Fan Expo), got a peek behind the curtain of the latest projects the Walt Disney Company has to offer.  D23 is an annual expo in which Disney highlights its upcoming plans...

The Disney Launchpad logo sits in front of a black screen. Applications for the third season are now open. (Disney+ Press)

Disney Launchpad opens new applications

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | May 5, 2024

For those anticipating the next season of the Disney shorts incubator, Launchpad, applications for the third season have now opened.   Disney announced the opening via an Instagram post and revealed the deadline for entries is June 2.  Launchpad...

Santiago Montañez Bertoletti (left), Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Emily Beebe and Ian Halterman sit in the Northern Star's podcast studio. Star Notes episode 5 discuss Star Wars: Bad Batch ahead of the third season's upcoming release. (Olivia Zapf and Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘The Bad Batch’ coming soon, Disney’s Star Wars vision

Ian and Santiago teach Emily and Angelina about "The Bad Batch" before Season 3 comes out on Feb. 21. Angelina also shares her thoughts about the direction Disney has taken the Star Wars franchise.

Angelina Padilla-Tompkins (left), Anna Scanlan and Olivia Zapf sit around a table. The first episode of "StarNotes" discusses the new Disney+ show, "Percy Jackson." (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

StarNotes: A Huskie media podcast – A “Percy Jackson” recap

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Anna Scanlan, and Olivia Zapf | January 17, 2024

In the first episode of StarNotes: A Huskie Media Podcast Anna, Angelina, and Olivia discuss all there is to know about Percy Jackson before you watch – or continue watching – the new Disney+ show.

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,...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Sarah Rose

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 3, 2022

Take all that leftover Halloween candy and relax from the holiday with these three motion pictures, ranging from audacious 19th-century female heroines to an appreciable documentary about climate change.  “Anne with an E” (Netflix) “Anne with...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Sarah Rose

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 13, 2022

Turning on a favorite TV show or movie offers the perfect retreat from the stress of college life. “Andor” (Disney+) “Andor” is a TV series that premiered on Sept. 21. The series currently has six episodes available with a new episode premiering...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | January 27, 2022

Kick back and explore some new films and shows that you haven’t seen before, or take a look back at some that you could enjoy more than once. This is what some of the staff at the Northern Star will be watching to relax and unwind over the weekend. Lost...

Final Star Wars movie brings satisfying end to an era

Final Star Wars movie brings satisfying end to an era

By Parker Otto | January 6, 2020

After 42 years, the “Skywalker Saga” of episodic “Star Wars” films comes to an end with the recent release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” While the film has flaws, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is a satisfying film that ends...

‘Frozen II’ evolves characters and astounds viewers

By Parker Otto | November 27, 2019

As far as sequels go, “Frozen II” is not just a basic rehash of the original, but instead goes in a different direction. While not as groundbreaking as the 2013 original, “Frozen II” has enough fun characters, beautiful animation and excellent...

Launched on Nov. 12, Disney+ is a streaming service containing films and series from Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Pixar and National Geographic.

Disney+ entices consumers with fair prices and extensive content

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | November 17, 2019

Launched on Nov. 12, Disney+ is a streaming service containing films and series from Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Pixar and National Geographic.

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Courtesy Pixabay | August 23, 2019

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, donned a new suit of armor made by Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., named the "Iron Spider." On Tuesday, Sony announced that financial negotiations with Disney reached a standstill which could result in Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.