Andrew Satterberg, second-year graduate student in tuba performance, has several interests aside from perfecting the glorious bellow of the most majestic brass instrument.
Feature Friday: Michał (almost Michael)
Michał Roguski, chemistry sophomore, moved to the U.S. from Poland the day before his freshman year at OCU.
Dear Crazy Kazoo Lady: a bad advice column
Crazy Kazoo Lady has life experience and is ready to share it with the world. She’ll answer your questions and give you advice on everyday problems. Email any questions to chawthorne@my.okcu.edu.
Top film franchises
In today’s world where almost every studio movie is connected to some kind of extended universe, it’s only natural that one would long for the days when film franchises were simpler. A time when there were no multi-verses, spinoffs or reboots, just a popular film getting a sequel or two.
Critic applauds Star Wars writers for securing legacy
It’s no surprise that the hype for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens was massive. To everyone’s relief, the film seems to be doing just fine.
Meet Dr. Youmans – What an honor
Students may know Dr. Karen Youmans, honors program director, as the lady in glass office, but she does much more than stare through transparent walls. This week, Youmans revealed her passions regarding the honors program, family, music, and Star Wars. Q: Well, we might as well start off big. What’s are the three most defining…
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 19
Penelope Cruz has joined the cast of Zoolander 2. Ben Stiller confirmed the news via Instagram and Twitter. Cruz joins Stiller and Owen Wilson in the film, which is set to open on February 12, 2016. For more on the project, click here. Josh Trank was a no-show at this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA….
Star Wars, Shakespeare combined for performance
By Taylor Rey, Staff Writer Star Wars and Shakespeare are an unlikely combination, but students will get the chance to see both in the next OCU Edge production. William Shakespeare’s The Empire Striketh Back is a play written by Ian Doescher. The show is actually the script of the second movie in the Star…
Entertainment news round-up for Feb. 13
Netflix will air the final season of animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, thanks to a new deal with Disney/ABC TV Group and Lucasfilm. The 13-episode season will premiere on the site on March 7th, along with all previous episodes of the show. “Star Wars is one of the most iconic franchises of all time…
Entertainment news round-up for Nov. 6
James Badge Dale has joined Cate Blanchett in the cast of writer-director David Mamet’s upcoming Blackbird. Dale will play a military major trying to discover the truth about his grandfather who worked for the US special ops in the 1960s. For more on the project and on Dale’s career, click here. The Bold and the…
Ford, Fisher, Hamill on for new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Star Wars” original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill will be returning for “Star Wars Episode VIII.” How large their roles in the new film will be remains to be announced. For more information on the project, click here.
Harrison Ford rumored for new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Harrison Ford has reportedly made a deal to reprise his role as Han Solo in “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Disney has not yet confirmed the rumor. For more information, click here.
‘Star Wars’ makeup artist dies
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic British makeup artist and prosthetics Stuart Freeborn, best known for his work on the Star Wars films, died Feb. 6. He was 98. For more information on Freeborn’s life and career, click here.
J.J. Abrams to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack Star Trek director J.J. Abrams is set to helm the first installment of Disney’s Star Wars franchise relaunch. The film will be released in 2015 and will be the first Star Wars feature since 2005’s Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. For more information on the project, click here.
Pixar favorite possibly attached to new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack Screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3) is rumored to be attached to Star Wars: Episode VII. Insiders confirm that Arndt has already penned a treatment for the movie and will at least be a part of the screenwriting team when it begins shooting in 2014. Arndt won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine and…
Disney acquires Lucasfilm, plans new Star Wars movie
The Walt Disney Co. has purchased Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in cash and stock. The company plans to release a new Star Wars movie in 2015.
Pondering the unknown
Barrett Lile encourages students to learn from college experiences
