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Marvel reveals new films and series, ‘Endgame’ becomes highest grossing film of all time

By Parker Otto | July 26, 2019

Marvel Studios has made quite the impact this past weekend at San Diego Comic Con where, on Sunday, the film studio confirmed their upcoming projects for 2020, 2021 and beyond. After “Spider-Man: Far From Home” wrapped up Phase Three of the Marvel...

'Dumbo' tells the story of a baby elephant who is given the ability to fly by his incredibly large ears.

Tim Burton remakes timeless classic ‘Dumbo’

By Amy Geldean | April 5, 2019

'Dumbo' tells the story of a baby elephant who is given the ability to fly by his incredibly large ears.

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

Disney/Fox merger complete: X-Men, Deadpool and The Fantastic Four officially in the Mouse’s hands

By Parker Otto | March 20, 2019

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

By Courtesy Associated Press | March 18, 2019

Director James Gunn makes an appearance at the premiere of "Ant-Man and the Wasp" June 25. After being fired in July by Disney over controversial tweets, Gunn has been rehired to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn previously directed and wrote the previous two "Guardians" films which are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Frozen II’ trailer stirs excitement

By Sarah Fischer | February 18, 2019

Disney released a teaser trailer for their new animated film “Frozen 2” Wednesday, and it seems fans will finally be getting an explanation for Elsa’s magical abilities in the long-awaited sequel to the internationally popular 2013 film “Frozen."The...

Serial killer films need to end

By Ashley Hines | February 14, 2019

The past few months have birthed a new wave of series surrounding the personal lives of serial killers. While this trend certainly garners views, its depiction of gruesome criminals as misunderstood victims of society promotes a dangerous narrative empathizing...

“Kingdom Hearts III” delivers brilliant visuals and exciting gameplay.

By Sarah Fischer | February 4, 2019

14 years ago, video game developer Square Enix collaborated with Disney and released “Kingdom Hearts II,” the sequel to one of its most unique and iconic video games of the decade, which captured the hearts of Disney fans around the world, and Tuesday,...

Not all Disney remakes deserve to be made

By Sarah Fischer | January 27, 2019

Within the last ten years, Disney has begun feverishly remaking their classic animated films into live-action versions such as 2016’s “The Jungle Book” and “Pete’s Dragon.” However, some of the selected remakes may not need to be adapted.Disney’s...

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ smashes the box office.

By Sarah Ficher | November 29, 2018

Disney Animation Studios is well known for the multitude of ways its animated films bring out the child in everyone. In Disney’s new and colorful animated sequel “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Wreck-It Ralph and his sweet sidekick Vanellope Von Schweetz...

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By Perspective Staff | October 17, 2018

Chris Grask | Perspective Contributor ... the uncertainty yet greatness of Limewire.The client file sharing program was the next Napster, yet you never knew what you were really downloading until you opened it on your desktop.The program was filled with...

Disney recreates classics with stunning visuals

By Haley Galvin | February 26, 2018

The Walt Disney Company has revamped their 20-year-old classics and continue to create modern interpretations of stories everyone loves with the release of their live action films, such as “The Jungle Book,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast”...

7 Things you learn working for The Northern Star, as told by the Seven Dwarfs

By Tatianna Salisbury | June 9, 2017

via GIPHYSleep is just a five letter word. via GIPHYWhen it comes to writing, don't be shy. via GIPHYAn unattributed quote means an unhappy editor. via GIPHYTimes will get tough, but you'll have the entire news staff to back you up and help you hold...