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Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski in The Crimes of Grindelwald.

‘Cats chat ’bout wizard spat

Daryn Steed November 17, 2018

Nic: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second in a five-movie franchise. Since we know Grindelwald's fate from a one-page mention in the books, the next three movies have 18 years to cover...

Aubree Eckhardt

‘Caviar and cigarettes’ and box office hits

Alyson Johnson November 15, 2018

At six years old, one of my greatest dreams in life was to one day be in a rock band. On almost a daily basis, I convinced my younger brother to tie pots and pans around our waists and with wooden spoons...

Studio 76 logo

‘If the Shoe Fits’, share it

Matisse Mosher November 3, 2018

Weber State University’s Studio 76 is heading to the international film festival, Filmapalooza, after raking in awards at a local competition on Jun. 10. “If the Shoe Fits,” a short film created...

Make a splash with annual homecoming movie

Tiana Pack October 5, 2018

Campus recreation will be hosting the annual Dive-In Movie on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Swenson Pool. Attendees will enjoy the newly renovated pool while watching Incredibles 2.Rebecca Mabile, the Aquatics...

Dr. Stacy Palen talks to an audience about the significance found within the movie's use of astronomy. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Stars show the way among the waves in ‘Moana’

Jennifer Guzman September 14, 2018

It’s no lie that Walt Disney Animation Studios spent years trying to perfect their knowledge of Pacific culture for their 2016 motion picture “Moana,” but their exceeding attention to...

Coachella, CA: 1969. United Farm Workers Coachella March, Spring 1969. UFW leader, Dolores Huerta, organizing marchers on 2nd day of March Coachella. © 1976 George Ballis/Take Stock / The Image Works       NOTE: The copyright notice must include "The Image Works" DO NOT SHORTEN THE NAME OF THE COMPANY

Story of activist legend coming to WSU

Ana Lichfield September 12, 2018

The 2017 documentary "Dolores," the story of 88-year-old civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta, will be screened at Weber State University's Wildcat Theatre Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 with a...

The writers for 'Lily Evans' stuck to J.K. Rowling canon for the script.2 Photo credit: Apple Juice Productions

Female filmmakers conjure up original story within the world of ‘Harry Potter’

Ana Lichfield August 30, 2018

Apple Juice Productions has been invited to screen their latest film, Lily Evans and the Stroke of Midnight, at midnight on Sep. 8 during the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. The film is work of fiction...

A scene from the film, "The First Purge." (Universal Pictures)

Make video games great again

Nic Muranaka July 3, 2018

When did media get so political? I’m not talking about the news and late night talk shows. Feel free to breathe a sigh of relief. Then again, if you did think this was going to be about those, I...

The documentary "Present Time: Journal of a Country Monastery" unveils the everyday life of the monks that lived in the Huntsville Monastery. (John Slattery)

New documentary offers intimate glimpse of Huntsville Monastery

Hillary Reilly June 18, 2018

John Slattery, a Weber State University alumnus, unveils the everyday life of the monks that lived in the Huntsville Monastery in his documentary "Present Time: Journal of a Country Monastery." The monastery,...

From left, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Zoe Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley backstage at the 75th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

75th Golden Globes goes black for a night of solidarity

Madeline Thorpe January 11, 2018

The 75th Golden Globes, which took place on Sunday night, was more than awards and designer gowns. In fact, there was very little designer recognition at all when it came down to what the attendees were...

Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like the celebrated Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt) in the Disney Pixar film, "Coco." (Pixar)

‘Coco’ captures Mexican culture in cinematic scope

Jennifer Guzman November 26, 2017

In a display of bright colors and lively music, Disney and Pixar’s newest creation, “Coco,” explores Mexican culture surrounding Día de los Muertos celebrations.The movie follows...

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Learning empathy and acceptance through “Wonder”

Morgan Stonehocker November 22, 2017

The Future Educators Association organized an open event on Nov. 17, involving a discussion on R. J. Palacio's best-selling book, "Wonder," and a subsequent showing of the film adaptation of the book,...

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