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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...

A beautiful array of flowers and leaves greets you at Elia.

Food Review: Elia: Modern Greek Cuisine in Downtown Pleasanton

Jerry Liu, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

At the edge of downtown, a classy Greek restaurant stands out from the rest of the shops. Just from the outside, the beautiful flower garden is enough to make you want to take a photoshoot. And on the...

Star, the loveable, wish-granting star, instantly begins to cause mischief.

Movie review: Wish: One-hundred years of Disney magic

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor December 4, 2023

As the Walt Disney Company celebrates its one hundredth anniversary, animators and imagineers alike came together to create the movie “Wish.” Disney’s newest film works to encompass one hundred years...

On Nov. 22, five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge were released on Netflix.

Squid Game: The Challenge first episode released on Netflix

Lauren Tran, Podcast Editor December 4, 2023

The “Squid Game” spinoff, “Squid Game: The Challenge”, is a reality competition that was released on Nov. 22. It features a series of challenges in which 456 participants compete for the chance...

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is released exclusively in theaters on November 17

Movie Review: Hunter Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

After nearly a decade, Lionsgate revived the sensational “Hunger Games” franchise with its latest release. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” premiered in theaters on Nov. 17,...

Fans have long waited for a Five Nights at Freddy's movie, and the newly released film strikes a good balance between nostalgia and cinematic spectacle.

Five Nights at Freddy’s balances nostalgia and spectacle

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2023

On October 27, Blumhouse Productions released Five Nights at Freddy’s, a movie adaptation of the classic video game by Scott Cawthon. The main story centers around a night guard at a derelict pizzeria,...

Coppola portrays Elvis’ and Priscilla’s 1973 wedding.

Movie Review: Priscilla: A journey of self-discovery, love, and unforgettable advantures

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2023

The highly-anticipated historical drama “Priscilla” was released in theaters to U.S. audiences on Nov. 3. The movie is based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” written by Priscilla Presley. It...

Ernest Burkhart, played by Leonardo Dicaprio, arrives at the Osage Reservation.

Spoiler-free Movie Review: Killers of the Flower Moon

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor October 29, 2023

Released to theaters on Oct. 20, 2023, Killers of the Flower Moon is Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese’s latest film. Based on a true story, the movie follows the Osage Indian murders in the 1920s,...

The Ghostie bath bomb, is a part of Lush's 2023 Limited Edition Halloween Bath Bomb Collection.

Lush Halloween: Limited edition bath bombs collection released in 2023

Eva Carranza, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Filled with the aroma of violet, rosemary, and lavender, Lush, a handmade cosmetics company, has recently released Halloween-inspired bath bombs. The 2023 Halloween bath bomb collection ranges from ghosts...

Every year, Starbucks customers order over 20 variations of custom Halloween drinks.

Starbucks recipes: Specialize your order for Halloween

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor October 23, 2023

With nine stores in Pleasanton, Starbucks is one of the most popular places people go to grab drinks, snacks, and breakfast. There are approximately over 87,000 different drinks combinations at Starbucks,...

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