The popularity of a certain film can easily define the culture of the year during which it was released or achieved massive recognition. This has been the case for numerous films during this decade so far, from the meme-generating releases of “Morbius” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru” back in 2022 to the same-day premieres of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” back...

The closing of a famous ride or attraction, let alone in Disney’s theme parks, can leave a deep and emotional impact upon its fans. From California Adventure’s Tower of Terror being rethemed into a thrill ride based on Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” to the controversial Splash Mountain being rebuilt into a flume ride based on “The Princess and the...

In 2002, Disney Animation Studios released “Lilo & Stitch,” what is now regarded as a Disney classic. The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a young Hawaiian local girl who lost her parents to a car accident, only for her older sister Nani to take their place as her guardian. Despite the hardships they face together, the two sisters love and depend...

Among the many trends that best define 2024, one that stands out from them all would have to be Sabrina Carpenter, especially with the astounding success of her most recent album “Short ‘n’ Sweet."Released back in late August, Carpenter’s sixth studio album became her first ever to reach the number one position in the Billboard 200 chart, where it remained...

When an entertainment icons passes on, their passing leaves an impact within popular culture as massive and significant as their accomplishments during their lifetime. Even after death, such icons live on through the legacies they leave behind ― legacies defined by roles and performances that captivate and influence the imagination of many. Such is the case with the recent passing...

In 1988, Warner Brothers released the horror-comedy classic “Beetlejuice”. Directed by Tim Burton, the film stars Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin as a couple who lived in Winter River, Connecticut, until they perish from a freak accident. Now as ghosts in the afterlife, the couple is forced to remain within their house, which becomes complicated once the Deetz family ―...

There exist a variety of icons and landmarks that symbolize Hollywood and its status as a mecca for entertainment, from the Hollywood Sign itself to a plethora of historic theaters such as TCL Chinese Theatre and El Capitan Theatre. No Hollywood icon, however, represents the city’s many stars more than the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Established back in 1958 by...

On November 25, 2010, Disney Interactive Studios, with the help of Junction Point Studios, released “Epic Mickey” as a title for the Nintendo Wii. The game follows Mickey Mouse as he is transported into Wasteland, a realm that serves as a home for Disney’s forgotten characters and scrapped projects. As Mickey, players can traverse through twisted versions of Disney theme...

When it comes to Marvel’s massive collection of stories and sagas, one of its most revered works is the X-Men franchise. First introduced back in September 1963, the "X-Men" comics follow a group of mutant humans who are born with genetically enhanced abilities. They were assembled by the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier, A. K. A. Professor X. Under his guidance,...

Valentine's Day serves as a celebration of love for close ones and significant others. Everyone has their own distinct styles and methods of expressing their love for friends, relatives or lifelong partners, whether it involves passing out chocolates or going out on an immaculate date. For this year’s Valentine’s Day, Chaffey’s Rancho Cucamonga campus held a special workshop titled “Feminist...