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Let the Streaming Wars Begin

Let the Streaming Wars Begin

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
The variety of streaming services is rapidly growing, but some NYU students want to stick to the basics.
A scene from the 1992 Disney film Aladdin.

Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Controversy Casts Shadow on ‘Black Panther’

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer February 13, 2018
If you were ready to applaud Disney for its efforts towards casting minorities on “Black Panther,” its upcoming “Aladdin” live-action remake says otherwise.
From left to right, Professor John Canemaker, Professor Dean Lennert, Disney storyboard artist Isabelle Gedigk and Dreamworks 3D animator Garrett Lewis discuss how the animation industry is like. The event, hosted by the Student Animation League, occurred on March 29.

Drawing up to Disney and DreamWorks

Louis Rodriguez, Contributing Writer April 3, 2017
The NYU Student Animation League recently hosted Tisch alums Isabelle Gedigk, a Disney Television story artist, and Garrett Lewis, a 3D animator at DreamWorks production to speak to students about how they each made their dreams work.
No More LGBT Character Tragedies

No More LGBT Character Tragedies

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
The media as a whole should be held accountable for enforcing stereotypical representation and must instead be pressured into inciting more fleshed out, accurate LGBTQ portrayals.
Students wearing Zootopia-themed masks enjoy a presentation by animator Darrin Butters at the Cantor Film Center on February 25.

Disney Animator Speaks at Cantor about Upcoming “Zootopia”

Akash Shetye, Contributing Writer March 3, 2016
Disney animator Darrin Butters showed clips from upcoming film "Zootopia" and spoke about the process of creating the film's world.
Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Celebrate Halloween with a seasonal movie binge with staff-recommended movies. The list includes the musical "Hocus Pocus," the nostalgic "Halloweentown" and the racy "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Visit the New York Costumes store located at 104, 4th Avenue, New York City for all your potential Halloween group costume needs.

Costumes for you and your squad

Alexandra Webb, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Dressing up alone has its treats, but these group Halloween costumes can add a bit more fun to this year's spooky celebration.
In her efforts to stop bullying, NYU sophomore Aija Mayrock has published a book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen”.

Gallatin sophomore fights bullying with book and activism

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
Gallatin Sophmore Aija Mayrock brings awareness to bullying through her book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen.”
Amber Hunter models makeup and hair for Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones.

Makeup to perfect, complement costumes

Amber Hunter, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Here are some makeup tips to have the best look on Halloween.
courtesy of Disneynature

Disneynature presents heartwarming tale of furry family

April 15, 2014
This family-friendly documentary, narrated by John C. Reilly, tracks a trio of brown bears in the Alaskan wilderness.
Disney-fy your earbuds

Disney-fy your earbuds

April 3, 2014
Disney's animated films include some pretty excellent songs, and we've put them into a single convenient Spotify playlist.
Bullets over Broadway - via Facebook.com

Broadway inspired by varied source material

Clio McConnell, Arts Editor February 4, 2014
Many of this season's Broadway shows have adapted existing works of film and literature.