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Shen Yun has a rich, yet controversial history behind the cultural music and vibrant scenes of dancing.

Tradition and Controversy: The Shen Yun Ballet

Lauren Tran, AV Radio Editor February 1, 2024

Ever since 2006, the Shen Yun Ballet has been preaching their traditional Chinese culture through classical and folk Chinese dance. The title’s translated meaning, “The beauty of heavenly beings dancing”....

Walker Scobell, Leah Jefferies, and Aryan Simhadri stars in Disney's new adaptation.

Season one review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians wraps up

Alyssa Vu, AVT Copy Editor February 1, 2024

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is a new adaptation of the fantasy series published in 2005. The television series was created and produced by Rick Riodan, the author of the original novels.  The...

The entire cast joins together and takes their final bow, wrapping up the musical.

Pleasanton Youth Theater Company hosts Disney’s Aladdin KIDS

Alyssa Vu, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

From Jan 26-27, The Pleasanton Youth Theater Company presented their seasonal show, Aladdin Jr. Based on the iconic 1992 childrens’ film, an adapted version of the show was performed by multiple casts...

On November 10, The Marvels officially released in theatres and gave Marvel $46 million after one weekend, making it the lowest Marvel debut ever.

Why Marvel has declined in popularity since Avengers Endgame

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Editor January 22, 2024

In the wake of the monumental success that was "Avengers: Endgame," the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) faced a series of challenges that some argue has led to a decline in interests. This decline includes...

Pier 39 in San Francisco is a famous place to go for tourisms and local families.

Hidden Gems in San Francisco: A trip to Pier 39

John Williams, Senior Staff Writer January 22, 2024

There are many places to visit in one of the tourist hot spots of the world, San Francisco. Some are absolutely more remarkable than others, such as Pier 39 or Chinatown, but here are the best places to...

Regina George (Reneé Rapp), who also played Regina on Broadway, had audiences spellbound during her eleven o'clock number, "World Burn."

Mean Girls Musical Review: The book, the musical, and the original movie

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor January 22, 2024

Between a book, multiple movies, a musical, and the newest addition, a musical movie, the Mean Girls franchise is one that everyone knows to be a staple in coming-of-age movie showings. A mix between the...

Dunki, with its breathtaking direction and intricately woven plot line, has amassed over ₹460.70 crores worldwide.

Relevant, real, and eye-opening: Dunki touches the heart with a story of destiny

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2024

Rajkumar Hirani’s Bollywood blockbuster Dunki, featuring Indian superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal graced the cinematic world with an emotionally charged narrative that captured...

TeaZenTea is located in the heart of downtown and it's cozy storefront welcomes customers.

TeaZenTea arrives for Pleasanton’s love for boba

Alyssa Vu and Amelia Tsao January 22, 2024

To keep up with Pleasanton's persistent boba craze, downtown opened its third boba store, TeaZenTea. This store offers a variety of treats such as boba, smoothies, coffee, and their famous waffles.  With...

Dickinson and Echo, a spinoff from the Marvel series are both available on Apple TV+ while Single's Inferno is available on Netflix.

3 great shows to binge on a rainy weekend

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu and Max Dye January 20, 2024

Now that the rainy season is in. All people want to do is stay bundled up with a cup of hot coffee and sit by the fire. As a result many online shows have become increasingly popular with millions of people...

The Boy and the Heron was released in theaters on Dec. 6, 2023, as a closure to the Studio Ghibli movies.

Movie Review: The Boy and the Heron

Ashlynn Suh, Senior Staff Writer December 11, 2023

Ten years after his last movie in 2013, Hayao Miyazaki invests his storytelling animation into debuting his final film, The Boy and the Heron. With little advertising and promotion, Miyazaki's culminating...

Within the tapestry of the YRF Spy Universe, a riveting constellation of espionage, "Tiger 3" stands alongside its formidable counterparts like "War," "Pathaan," and "Tiger Zinda Hai."

Tiger 3 releases in cinemas worldwide: Visual thriller or narrative déjà vu?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2023

Tiger 3, the latest installment in the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe, directed by Maneesh Sharma, brings back the dynamic duo of Salman Khan's Tiger and Katrina Kaif's Zoya in a high-octane action thriller....

Trolls Band Together was released in theaters on November 17, 2023.

Trolls: Band together: A harmonious sequel of music and friendship

Eva Carranza, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2023

“Trolls Band Together,” the third movie of the “Trolls'' franchise was released in theaters on Nov. 17. Protagonists Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) embark on yet another adventure...

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