Michael - The Michael Jackson Biopic

The Michael Jackson biopic has recently hit theatres all across the world, and now holds the title of one of the highest grossing biopics of all time. Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the role of his uncle and makes the audience think it's “really Michael on the screen”, his father, Jermaine Jackson stated. Michael’s hits have been listened to by several generations, he died 17 years ago and his legacy still shines on. The movie highlights the star's life from childhood to his well-known farewell tour, capturing moments we would have never known of if it wasn't for this movie. The directors really touch on Michael's trauma and how his father pushed him and his brothers to fame in a toxic light. Jaafar Jackson has been widely praised for his strong debut performance, with many people highlighting how much he resembles Michael Jackson through his acting, dancing, and stage presence. The film itself is described as a “warm rush” for dedicated fans, thanks to its impressive recreations of iconic performances, detailed choreography, and legendary music.

Review by Gabriella Woof (S3)

🎥 Toy Story 5: What To Expect? 🎥

Ahead of the brand new Toy Story 5 film being released onto our cinema screens on the 19th of June this year, let’s follow up and remind ourselves of the past 4 films and what to expect in this new adventure!

All Toy Story films can be streamed on Disney+ but links for all their trailers are listed below:

Toy Story - https://youtu.be/v-PjgYDrg70?feature=shared
Toy Story 2 - https://youtu.be/xNWSGRD5CzU?feature=shared
Toy Story 3 - https://youtu.be/2BIMNH1QTeE?feature=shared
Toy Story 4 - https://youtu.be/PI9JS8-gnWQ?feature=shared

Toy Story 1, 2, 3 & 4

Here is a quick summary of the first 4 films that have been dominating all movie favourites across the years:

Toy Story (1995) 🛰️ - The first ever Toy Story film took over the movie industry with viewers around the world describing it as a “perfect” and “heartwarming” film for everybody to enjoy. We are introduced to main character Sheriff Woody running the show for all toys which live in their owner’s bedroom (Andy). Throughout the watch, we see Woody’s leadership being threatened by the new and exclusive action figure Buzz Lightyear who is rising up to popularity both with the other toys and children. Will the 2 become the ultimate enemies or end up an unlikely duo?

Toy Story 2 (1999) ⭐ - Following up from the toy’s last adventure, Woody is now in danger himself when he discovers he is actually a very rare toy which belongs in a museum, alongside new characters Jessie, Bullseye and Stinky Pete. Danger meets the toys around every corner as they try to rescue Woody from a greedy toy collector, however, will Woody be tempted by awe and not love?

Toy Story 3 (2010) 🍓 - Oh no, the toys have been put in the TOY BOX! This can only mean one thing… trash, daycare centre or attic? Andy is off to college and when his most favourite toys are mistakenly placed into the daycare centre (instead of the attic), the toys are thrilled, apart from Woody himself. There is a particularly unknown atmosphere in Sunnyside Daycare, as Lotso the Bear with a scent of strawberries introduces himself. Will Sunnyside be all it's cracked up to be or will it soon turn into a nightmare?

Toy Story 4 (2019)🍴 - The toys have been rehomed by Andy to lovely Bonnie, who like Andy, has a love for toys and stories. As the toys accompany Bonnie on her next step to kindergarten, nothing seems enough for her in this too-big stage in her little life. Before long, Bonnie finds a friend in her very own handmade toy Forky, who is now playing the most important role in her life beyond Forky’s imagination. Will the trash call Forky back to his old ways or will he find a new comfort in becoming Bonnie’s “trash”?

Toy Story 5 📱

Bringing it back to 2026, what would a movie be nowadays without technology causing a whole load of problems? As Lilypad introduces herself to Bonnie as the new and coolest frog-shaped tablet of its time, Bonnie’s life is soon taken over by nothing but screen-time. Will this new threat to playtime stop Bonnie from making friends that last a lifetime? PLUS, Forky may have finally met his Knifey!

Toy Story 5 Trailer: https://youtu.be/c51ND9Hdbw0?si=aObrmLW8mYdsKds8

Toy Story 5 Teaser:

https://youtu.be/GGBgf8dcgyY?si=0AOHp9c6C42C4Q0D

Don’t miss Toy Story 5 out in cinemas 19th June 2026!

“Being there for a child is the most noble thing a toy can do”

~ Sheriff Woody 🤠

Article by Caera Neeson (S4)

Epic The Musical

EPIC is one of my all time favorite musicals and it’s written by Jorge Rivera-Herrans, and you may be wondering ‘What is it about?’ and it’s about the Greek Odyssey.

EPIC follows Odysseus and his crew of six hundred men on their journey home to Ithaca after the Battle of Troy. The very chaotic journey that featured gods, monsters, you know the roster, hostile creatures they could resist. And it does actually have all of these things, the impressive part is rather how it all happens, what goes on on this journey back home, and at the end of each saga leaving listeners wondering if Odysseus will really make it home.

I love this musical so much words can barely describe it, it has nine saga and forty total songs and sixty-three to sixty-four scrapped songs, so a lot of effort was put into making this musical and I’d highly recommend checking it out, even if you don't know much about Greek Mythology you don’t really need to, it’s really only some of the basics you need.

*SOME* of the cast from across the musical in case you’re interested + some character name pronunciations because some names in greek mythology are hard to say.

Jorge Riverra-Herrans as Odysseus
Luke Holt as Zeus
Armando Julian as Eurylochus (yoo-rill-oh-cuss)
Steven Dookie as Polites (Poh-lih-tees)
Teagan Early as Athena
Mason Olshavsky as Tiresias (Tie-ree-see-as)
Troy Doherty as Hermes
Talya Sindel as Circe

And there are so many more that you'll just need to listen to the musical to find out.

Review by Nico Ventre (S3)

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