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The faces of Ryan Day, Emily Beebe, Nia Jackson and Kahlil Kambui are placed next to the StarNotes logo. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the "Mufasa" movie and the "Lion King" franchise. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: ‘Mufasa,’ an odd addition to ‘Lion King’ franchise

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 28, 2025

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui, Emily Beebe and Nia Jackson discuss their thoughts on the live action movie “Mufasa.” Released last month, this film takes place before the events of “The Lion King" and follows the early...

James Earl Jones sits in a black chair. The beloved actor who died Monday will always be remembered for his iconic roles. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering James Earl Jones, the voice of Vader

By Skyler Kisellus and Brynn Krug | September 11, 2024

In the world of screen and stage, few voices, if any, are more iconic than that of the legendary James Earl Jones, whose deep, commanding voice rings familiar for generations of audiences. Jones, who passed away Monday at 93 years old, lent his voice...

(From Left) Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by JD McCrary, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, scavenge for grubs across the plains of Africa in "The Lion King."

‘The Lion King’ lacks the epic nature of the original

By Parker Otto | July 27, 2019

(From Left) Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by JD McCrary, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, scavenge for grubs across the plains of Africa in "The Lion King."

NIU students pick their top ‘man movies’

By Lilli Mauser | November 30, 2010

When I was 8 yearsold, my dad bought me my first goldfish and told me that we weregoing to watch one of the greatest movies of all time.That movie was"TheTerminator."From Arnold’s veryfirst "I’ll be back," I knew that my world had been unequivocallychanged...

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