What is known about the development for the upcoming fourth Mummy installment

Jack Wagner, Editor PHILADELPHIA- A new addition to the popular “Mummy” franchise from the late 1990’s to early 2000s is reportedly in the works, with stars Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz in talks to reprise their roles in the franchise. The two actors have not worked together since the second movie in the trilogy, “The…

Tariffs worry Nintendo fans

Lucas Alven, Staff writer DISCLOSURE: This article was written on April 21 and may not reflect the newest tariff information. Nintendo’s newest generation  console, the Nintendo Switch 2, is set to release on June 5. However, the current situation of the global economy leaves fans worried about prices. The console is set to release in…

America’s beauty: 60 years of the Grateful Dead

Nate Tramdaks, Staff Writer There are a billion different topics you can dive into under the Grateful Dead umbrella. The sound of different eras, Jerry Garcia’s ever-changing gear, the Wall of Sound, the Acid Tests and  even deep dives into individual performances. You could write forever and still miss something; but beyond all that, you…

War Face: How actors have embroiled themselves into the making of war movies 

Sean Musial, Staff Writer Making movies is a long process that takes many months or even years to complete, oftentimes becoming straining on the actors and actresses involved with the project. War on the other hand is a drawn out conflict between two nations or states that spend years on gruesome battles, political unease and…

American animation in 1929

Sean Bradley, Staff Writer 2025 is a great year to be a classic animation fan because on Jan. 1, 2025, all copyrighted works from 1929 entered the public domain in the United States. In this article, we’ll look at some animated films from 1929 that recently entered the public domain. Starting with Disney, last year…

The cost of success: examining Arcane’s sky-high production budget

Jack Wagner, Editor “Arcane,” a hit animated series released by Netflix in partnership with Riot Games, is officially the most expensive animated show ever released. According to a report by Variety, it cost approximately $250 million to produce and promote all 18 episodes of the show. This boils down to roughly $14 million per episode.…

Three new video games to play this holiday season

Lucas Alven, Staff Writer The holiday season is in full swing! Christmas lights illuminate the winter skies while game consoles illuminate underneath entertainment centers. Here are three new video game releases that gamers and their families can play this holiday break. Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – (Nintendo Switch) Super Mario Party Jamboree is the newest…

From Seoul to America

Jessica Perez-Salinas, Writer “I get money, I’m a star, star, star, star, star, star, star” On Oct. 25, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion released a remix of her newest song “Mamushi” with one of South Korea’s biggest girl groups, Twice. The song appears on Megan’s album “MEGAN: ACT II” and is a remix of the…

Disney snatches up Grammys in entertainment shakeup

Jack Wagner, Editor In a stunning shift for the entertainment industry, the Grammy awards have signed a deal with the Walt Disney company to move the awards to Disney-owned cable and streaming services. This includes the ABC network as well as the streaming services Disney+ and Hulu. “As The Walt Disney Company combines forces with…

Swing You Sinners!

Sean Bradley, Staff Writer  When people think of Halloween animation, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the 1966 Peanuts TV special “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” However, today I would like to introduce you to a short that’s gained a cult following in recent years titled “Swing You Sinners!” Released in…

What’s New in Theaters? A Quick Guide to Upcoming Releases for the Rest of 2024

Jack Wagner, Editor The leaves are changing, the air is getting colder, but Hollywood hasn’t slowed down. Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest titles being released in theaters before the end of the year. SUPERHEROS: Joker – Folie a Deux – Juaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role in this sequel to the…

“Challengers” review (spoiler free)

Emily Allgair, Editor With stars such as Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor and, of course, international heartthrob Zendaya, Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” is one of this year’s first actual must-see movies.  Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), a tennis player-turned-coach, in an attempt to help her husband regain his confidence to finish his tennis grand-slam, has signed Art (Mike Faist)…

“Sting” review (spoilers)

Kenneth Lynch, Staff Writer SUMMARY Charlotte, a twelve-year girl, lives in an apartment complex with her little brother, mother and her step-father. She has quite the hobby of exploring and sketching out comics with her father. She meets a spider in her grandmother’s apartment and brings it to her room to take care of it.…

Coachella weekend one recap

Emily Allgair, Editor Day One Highs Argentinian DJ Bizzarap brought out none other than Shakira about halfway through his set. She then announced that she would be going on tour later this year. Peso Pluma brought out Becky G during his performance on the main stage. Lana Del Rey brought out Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste,…

Oscar Awards recap

Emily Allgair, Editor Best Picture  Oppenheimer Best Actor in a Leading Role Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Best Actress in a Leading Role Emma Stone, Poor Things Best Actor in a Supporting Role Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer Best Actress in a Supporting Role Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers Best Directing Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer Best Adapted Feature Film…

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala

Emily Allgair, Editor In case you didn’t know, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts an annual gala in tandem with the unveiling of their new Costume Institute exhibition – and this year, that exhibition is titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The annual Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute. But…

Top 5 Rom Coms to revisit this Valentine’s Day

Steven Hoang, Staff Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. As of right now, you are probably thinking about things like what to give your significant other, writing a fan-fic about your crush to feed your inner delusions or thinking about a rom-com to snuggle up to. With that being said, if you are in…

Taylor Swift breaks Grammy’s history with fourth Album of the Year award

Emily Allgair, Editor On Sunday, Feb. 4, Taylor Swift walked home from the Grammy Awards with more than the two trophies she had won that night – she walked home breaking Grammy’s history.  This Grammy’s cycle, Swift was nominated for six awards, including Album, Pop Vocal Album, Song, Record, Pop Duo/Group Performance and Pop Solo…

5 things you missed on Tiktok over winter break 

Ellen Stadlman, Staff  In case you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks or you just don’t have TikTok, I have compiled a list of some things you have missed over winter break. From the ACE family drama to the Mean Girls movie release, I’m sure you will find entertainment from…

“Saltburn” review (spoiler free)

Emily Allgair, Editor Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” is a jaw dropping, perverted, and overall beautiful film that satirizes the extravagance that is expected among wealth. This psychological thriller is just that – with twists and turns, and scenes that will make the whole theater gasp – “Saltburn” is not for the faint of heart but if…

“The Marvels” review

Steven Hoang, Staff I consider myself a Marvel fan and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown my love for it. I have stayed up to date on all the shows and films like the second season of “Loki,” which I enjoyed from start to finish. To me, I find this fictional world filled with…

Peace On Earth

Sean Bradley, Staff  Trigger warning: mentions of war, weapons and violence Christmas has always been a popular subject in animation. When most folks think of Christmas animation, they may think of popular holiday standards, such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.” However, one rarely seen, animated Christmas film that really should…

Jerky Turkey

Sean Bradley, Staff November is here, and that means it’s the Thanksgiving season. Unlike Halloween and Christmas, which have plenty of animated specials, Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that has relatively few animated specials. Perhaps the most notable animated Thanksgiving special is “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” However, today, I would like to introduce you…

The Philadelphia Eagles’s Second Christmas Album is on its way

Maya Martin, Editor Some of the Philadelphia Eagles players are coming together for their second year to release another hit Christmas album to raise money for local charities. Last December, Eagles players including center Jason Kelce and offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson formed the musical group “The Philly Specials.” They released their seven-song…

“Talk to Me” review (spoiler free)

Emily Allgair, Editor Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Talk to Me” tells the story of a ceramic hand that connects people to the spiritual realm and is currently in the possession of a group of Australian teens. Connecting for no longer than 90 seconds, the teens think that they have control over the hand, until Mia…

Who is the Golden Bachelor?

Emily Allgair, Editor On Sept. 28, ABC aired their newest spin-off of “The Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelor.” This show has the same set up as any other Bachelor show, only this time, the main star is a man in his 70s. This begs the question: who is the Golden Bachelor? This season, the Golden Bachelor…

Spice Up Your Wardrobe: 5 Fall Fashion Trends to Look for in Philly

Karly Zimmerman, Staff As the leaves on 20th and Olney have started to change, the fashion scene of the City of Brotherly Love has begun transitioning along with it. Fashion mavens across the city are falling in love with Philadelphia’s autumn fashion trends and experimenting with bold colors and accessories, nostalgic pieces and fun footwear.…

Dinner Time (1928)

Sean Bradley, Staff This year marks the 95th anniversary of Disney’s Steamboat Willie, which is often touted as the first sound cartoon. However, it also marks the same for an equally important but under discussed cartoon released a month before Steamboat Willie, titled Dinner Time. Dinner Time was produced in the summer of 1928 in…

I HAD THE CHANCE TO ASK JOSHUA RADIN A FEW QUESTIONS

 Jeriann Tripodi, A&E Editor Emeritus Joshua Radin is a singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. The folk artist has a distinctive style of soft and relaxing vocals with authentic and meaningful lyrics. In 2004, he found overnight success when his original song “Winter” debuted during a monumental scene in the NBC television series “Scrubs.” Radin then went…

I HAD THE CHANCE TO ASK KATELYN TARVER A FEW QUESTIONS

 Jeriann Tripodi, A&E Editor Emeritus Katelyn Tarver is an American singer, songwriter and actress who originated from Glennville, Georgia. As an actress, Tarver is best known for her recurring roles in the television shows “Big Time Rush,” “No Ordinary Family,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Ballers.” She has also starred in the…

He was 87, She was (19)89

Emily Allgair, Editor Taylor Swift made headlines yet again this weekend, but in a much different arena: the Arrowhead Stadium, to be exact.  Up until the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears, swifties were only circulating rumors about Kelce and Swift’s love affair. In July, Travis admitted to his brother, Jason…

“A Haunting in Venice” Review (Spoiler Free)

Steven Hoang, Staff On Saturday Sept. 23, I got to see “A Haunting in Venice.” It is the third Agatha Christie murder mystery adaptation where Kenneth Branagh portrays the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and serves as the film’s director. The film is loosely based on Christie’s 1969 novel “Hallowe’en Party.” I I have watched the…

Oscars 2023: Picks and Predictions

Anthony Pantalone, Editor The Academy Awards are here, and The Collegian is here as well to walk you through who should win and who will actually win. Hollywood typically uses this night to pat itself on the back and give out awards to boring Oscar-bait films. This year seems to be different though. There are…

Sight and Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time

Anthony Pantalone, Editor With the release of Sight and Sound’s decennial Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list—compiled every ten years by the British Film Institute—much debate has ensued over the definitive ranking of the best movies ever made. This year, Chantal Akerman’s “Jeanne Dielman” reigned supreme according to film critics after dethroning Alfred…

Reviews: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” “Pearl” “The Banshees of Inisherin” 

Anthony Pantalone, Editor *Spoiler-free* One of the finest perks of being an AMC Stubs Premiere member is that I can see up to three movies each week for only $20 a month. When I’m in a theater there and the lights begin to dim, I just have this indescribable feeling that I am about to…

Review: “Decision to Leave”

Anthony Pantalone, Editor *Spoiler-free Review* A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a Philadelphia Film Festival screening of legendary director Park Chan-wook’s new film “Decision to Leave.” This new entry into Park’s filmography tells the story of a detective attempting to solve the murder of a businessperson and his widow that draws…

Reviews: “Halloween Ends” “Black Adam” “Bros” and “Werewolf By Night”

Anthony Pantalone, Editor In the month of October, a batch of new films hit theaters and streaming services worldwide. Some great, some alright, some weird. Also, with this month came the frights and ghouls of the Halloween season as moviegoers were treated to various new frights and thrills. Here are a couple of quick reviews…

Review: HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season One

How the “Game of Thrones” follow up stacks up against its predecessor (Spoiler free) Jakob Eiseman, Former Editor-in-Chief The Entertainment Monarch of Yore When “Game of Thrones” ended, in 2019, the juggernaut series had been on television for just under half of my entire life, and I must be honest: at the time I couldn’t…

Campus Couture – Top 10 Oscars Red Carpet Looks of All Time

Keri Marable, Staff Welcome to Campus Couture, a segment of La Salle TV’s Backstage Pass brought to the Collegian, talking about all things fashion at La Salle. For Campus Couture’s first fashion coverage in the Collegian, Campus Couture’s team of editors has selected the Top 10 Oscars red carpet looks of all time. Zendaya -…

Fall 2022 Movie Preview

Anthony Pantalone, Editor With the summer movie season now over, attention now shifts to the movies coming to theaters and streaming services this upcoming autumn. The arrival of October means that Halloween soon approaches, and both scary and non-scary blockbusters will consequently be gracing the big screen. In November and December, crowd-pleasers and critical darlings…

Review: “The Rehearsal” Season One

Anthony Pantalone, Editor *Spoilers Ahead* Anxiety can be a prison. One that feels impossible to escape. No matter what someone does, their fears paralyze them. The possibility of doing something wrong or making a mistake seems so inevitable and terrifying that one often never even takes any action. Some people even let this fear dictate…

I had the chance to ask St. Lucia a few questions

Jeriann Tripodi, Staff Header image: riffmagazine.com St. Lucia is a worldwide famous electropop band that consists of Jean-Philip Grobler (lead vocals and guitar), his wife Patty Beranek (keyboard, backup vocals and percussion), Nick Paul (keyboard and synthesizers), Ross Clark (bass guitar) and Dustin Kaufman (drums). Founded by Grobler, St. Lucia originated in New York in…

“Don’t Worry Darling” & Other Film/TV News

Sophia Conte, Staff From the concert stage to the movie set, Harry Styles stars in Don’t Worry Darling and the question on my mind is can Harry Styles act? Do fans even care? Well, if you saw Don’t Worry Darling this weekend, you probably have some of those answers. The film is directed by Olivia…

I had the chance to ask “Wild Rivers” a few questions

Jeriann Tripodi, Staff Header Image: wonderlandmagazine.com Wild Rivers is an indie folk band that originated in Ontario, Canada. Its three members are Khalid Yassein (vocals, guitar, keys), Andrew Oliver (lead guitar, synths), and Devan Glover (vocals). In 2016, Wild Rivers self-released their self-titled debut album. Some fan-favorite tracks off this album are “Heart Attack,” “Wandering…

2022 Summer Movie Review Round-up

Anthony Pantalone, Editor As the summer movie season draws to a close, it’s important to look back and reflect on the films that graced theaters and streaming services in the past months. Between Nicole Kidman ads, fighter jets, and weird European accents, the cinema was back in full force this summer! General audiences came out…

I had the chance to ask Will Joseph Cook a few questions 

Jeriann Tripod, Staff  Will Joseph Cook is a famous singer-songwriter from Kent, England. Cook is known for his feel-good and catchy melodies which encompass a genre of alternative rock, pop and indie. Cook rose to fame in 2015 after publishing his first EP titled “You Jump, I Run” on the internet, which received over one…

Review: “Nope”

Anthony Pantalone, Editor Spoilers Ahead I was seven years old the first time I was face-to-face with a bear. Dusk, Leetonia Road, Tioga County. My father and I were walking on a dirt road towards our car when we noticed a dark black figure moving ahead of us. Being a child, I was paralyzed by…

I had the chance to ask ‘Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness’ a few questions

Jeriann Tripodi, Staff Writer “Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness” is a worldwide famous singer-songwriter and pianist. McMahon has had success in the industry since the late nineties when he co-founded the pop-punk band “Something Corporate” with a high school friend. This band has released three studio albums. Their most successful song, “If You C Jordan,”…

Review: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”

Jakob Eiseman, Editor-in-Chief

While “Multiverse of Madness” is not a revolutionary tentpole of cinema or storytelling, as no one expected it to be, its combination of amazing visuals, dynamic spectacle and the direction of eccentric director Sam Raimi make this a point-at-the-screen and laugh movie like no other in the best way possible.

What’s Trending — May 12, 2022

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor Header Image: screencrush.com Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week. Kanye West is being sued by Texas pastor for sampling sermon A Texas pastor, Bishop David Paul Moten, is suing rapper Kanye West for sampling his sermon without permission.…

Why you should be excited for “Chainsaw Man”

Greg Shannon, Staff In June 2021 MAPPA, a popular Japanese animation studio, released an official trailer for an animated adaptation of the award-winning manga series “Chainsaw Man.” This trailer literally broke the anime side of the internet. I mean people were losing their minds and for good reasons.  The animation quality looked like something out…

Movies that got me through this year: A retrospective

Anthony Pantalone, Staff In the spirit of the school year ending, it felt appropriate to look backwards instead of getting on my soapbox and talking about any new movies. These thoughts simply reflect the impact these films had on me within the last two semesters. Without further ado, let’s jump into it. 1. The “Before”…

A&E Trivia

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor Welcome back to the fun segment “A&E Trivia.” This week, we have a special “names” edition. We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go! I…

What’s Trending — May 5, 2022

Jeriann Tripodi, Editor Header Image: CBR Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week. “Fictosexual” man opens up about marriage to fictional character Hatsune Miku A 38-year-old Japanese man, Akihiko Kondo, has been married to computer synthesized pop singer Hatsune Miku for four…