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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire returns with its old cast of characters, but this time with a different otherworldly threat.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the continuation of the franchise movies

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor May 2, 2024

On March 22, 2024, Columbia Pictures released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan. This movie is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which came out in November...

At Target, a stock of vinyls for Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department quickly sold out within days of release.

Taylor Swift releases 2024 album: Tortured Poets Department

Aashi Jain and Aakanksha Balachander May 2, 2024

On April 19th, Taylor Swift dropped her highly anticipated eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. The album comes less than ten months after the re-release of her fifth album, 1989. It is...

Regal Cinemas proudly displays the "Challengers" movie poster, capitalizing on Zendaya's starpower to generate buzz for the movie.

Movie Review: Challengers, the epic journey and rise to greatness

Alyssa Vu, AVT Profile Page Editor April 30, 2024

The highly-anticipated sports romance film Challengers released in theaters on April 26 to a wildly successful reception. Starring A-List actress Zendaya, Challengers has been two years and $55 million...

Metro and Future will be going on tour across the country throughout late summer and early fall.

Metro Boomin and Future shake the rap world with the release of back-to-back albums

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Editor April 30, 2024

Rap artists Future and Metro Boomin released the awaited "We Still Don’t Trust You," the sequel to their Billboard 200-topping album, "We Don’t Trust You."  Consisting of 25 tracks, the album initially...

As summer break approaches, there are many movies, including Inside Out 2, Fly Me to the Moon, and Despicable Me 4, expected to be released.

Highly anticipated movie releases coming summer 2024

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Editor April 27, 2024

As summer approaches, there are many new and exciting movies releasing soon on Apple TV, Disney+, and in theaters. Audiences anticipate several new works,  including the sequels to original movies such...

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare released in theaters on April 18th, 2024.

Movie Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare offers a classic “popcorn movie”

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer April 20, 2024

On April 18th, Lionsgate released their latest historical action movie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Based on a true story, the film tells the thrilling story of a WWII-era special forces mission. Opening...

Amador Valley's Varsity Guard rifles strike a pose during their show.

Night of Drums and Dance: A culmination of music and dance

Aakanksha Balachander and Alyssa Wu April 9, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, the winter guards and percussion ensembles from Pleasanton and Dublin schools gathered at Foothill High School for an awe-inspiring showcase for family and friends called Night of...

Monkey Man pumps the theater full of excitement with its long action sequences.

Movie Review: Monkey Man, exploring the wild side of humanity in modern jungle

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Page Editor April 7, 2024

Released to theaters on April 5th, 2024, Monkey Man is director Dev Patel’s debut film. The bloody thriller movie is a revenge story following an unnamed man (Dev Patel) on a quest to kill the corrupt...

Violet making a big dream about becoming the CEO of the company she works at, but knows it will never happen because of her boss.

9 to 5: Two weekends of musical phenomenon, Amador and Foothill collaboration musical

Max Dye, Senior staff writer March 29, 2024

An Amador and Foothill tradition comes around again as the two rival schools combine to put on a school musical for all to enjoy. Held at the Amador Valley Theater, this year's musical is based on...

The final episodes of Invincible: Season Two were released in March 2024 after months of anticipation.

Invincible Season 2: A fast-paced show filled with stunning storytelling

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Invincible is the story of a young superhero who, despite his name, is anything but invincible. The show recently released the final episodes of its second season, and the show represents a fresh and unique...

Arthur the King is filmed based on Mikael Lindnord's true experience with his canine companion.

Movie Review: Arther the King, a riveting tale of redemption and courage

Ashlynn Suh, Senior Staff Writer March 27, 2024

On March 15, 2024, Lionsgate released Arthur the King in theaters in the US and Canada. Grossing $7.6 million on its opening weekend and $9.8 million worldwide, Arthur the King displays the bond between...

After months of delays, Damsel finally released to streaming on Netflix on March 8.

Netflix Movie Review: Damsel, an unpredictable story of fantasy

Alyssa Vu, AVT Profile Editor March 21, 2024

Netflix's latest Original Film, Damsel made its highly anticipated streaming debut on March 8. The film captivates audiences with its imaginative twist on the classic “damsel-in-distress” trope, set...

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