Ubisoft Announces Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
On April 30, video game publisher, Ubisoft, officially unveiled the newest addition to their long-running “Assassin’s Creed” franchise, appropriately called “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla.” “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, along with more than a dozen...
HBO Max Streaming
Jada Clarke, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
In the new world of digital streaming, WarnerMedia will release its new streaming service, HBO Max, on May 27. After an earlier announcement about the subscription service, some of the content is postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. HBO Max leans on the expensive side, at $14.99/month. ...
Outer Banks Sets Out be Netflix’s Newest Hit
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
With everyone stuck inside for what seems like an endless amount of time, many people turn to streaming services to fill their time, and Netflix’s newest show “Outer Banks” aims to quench some of that thirst. The show was released onto the platform on Apr. 15, 2020. At first glance, the show...
Quibi, the Mobile-Based Streaming Platform, is Finally Here
Kayla Mutchler, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Quibi, the subscription-based streaming platform designed for cell phones, released on Apr. 6 to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman are the creators of the app. Katzenberg is a film producer and Whitman previously was a higher-up for eBay and Hawlett-Packard. Quibi...
Global Citizen and Lady Gaga Partner to Present “One World: Together At Home”
Kayla Mutchler, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
$127 million raised to combat the COVID-19 epidemic, a star-studded day of performances, and an eight-hour live streamed TV special— “One World: Together At Home” was a historic event. “Together At Home” was held on Apr. 18 and broadcast on 60 networks across 175 countries, including three...
Disney’s “Onward” Review
Earl Alexander Givan, Staff Writer
April 23, 2020
Pixar's newest adventure, “Onward,” was originally scheduled for a theatrical release but following the closure of theaters across the country because of the pandemic, Disney has called an audible and the animated film has landed on Disney Plus. In this new venture, Pixar depicts a world in which...
Money Heist, Season 4 Review: Long and Disappointing
Amanda M. Castro, Staff Writer
April 23, 2020
The third season of Netflix’s Spanish-language series, Money Heist, titled “La Casa de Papel,” premiered recently. The show usually makes me want to pull out my red jumpsuit and Dali mask, and dance around to “Bella Ciao.” Unfortunately, this season didn’t do that. Season 4 didn’t...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons- Helping Social Distancing Feel More Social
April 23, 2020
For many people using Twitter right now, it has felt like this game has taken over for the past few weeks. People with no interest in Animal Crossing were suddenly buying Nintendo Switch Consoles just to play this game, but what is all the hype about? “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” was released...
Ambient – Music for Patience and Meditation
Ken Fabian, Contributing Writer
April 23, 2020
In a time where everything feels still and overwhelming at the same time, finding a quiet place mentally can be a struggle. Whether for meditation, sleep, or studying, ambient music can help bring it all together. While some might not recognize it as music, there is a beauty that comes with the patience...
HOMEFEST: James Corden’s Late Late Show Special
Shaylen Stancil, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2020
Monday night, James Corden hosted a special edition of his late-night show on CBS featuring Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Will Ferrell and many others. The special was meant to bring joy into people’s homes at a uniquely stressful time. Corden did not let social distancing stop his plans for a great...
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus. What Happens to Public Gatherings for Entertainment?
Tiara Starks, Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2020
The internet learned that Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, were in pre-production to film for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Elvis Presley biopic in Australia, according to the entertainment site, Deadline. The actors tested positive for the coronavirus after the two exhibited flu-like symptoms. Hanks took to Instagram to inform hi...
Lady Gaga Begins the Chromatica Era with Single, “Stupid Love”
Kayla Mutchler, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
After three years without releasing a single, Lady Gaga is back with her new song, “Stupid Love,” released on Feb. 28. This is the first single from her upcoming sixth album, “Chromatica.” Gaga announced “Stupid Love” on Feb. 25. The tweet contained a photo of a billboard in California ...
Justin Bieber Drops the Ultimate Love Album with “Changes”
Majelique Lewis, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2020
After a lengthy hiatus, Justin Bieber dropped his fifth studio album “Changes” on Valentine’s Day. According to Billboard, the album was inspired by his super-model wife, Hailey Baldwin. "This is an album I wrote in the first year of our marriage, so it's so fresh,” said Bieber. “There's so much mo...
Coronavirus Slams the Entertainment Industry
Jada Clarke, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2020
Along with interruptions in education abroad, bans on travel in certain countries, the coronavirus virus has affected the entertainment industry with postponed concerts, conventions, and movie releases. The last film of the James Bond franchise, “No Time to Die,” was supposed to premiere on April...
Cats 2019: A Review from Stage to Screen
Ariana Ferrante, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2020
Warning: this article includes spoilers for the plot of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ‘Cats’ and the recently released movie of the same name. Before seeing two versions of “Cats” -- onscreen and onstage at Boston Opera House -- my only exposure to the musical was listening to the cast recording...
