by Star Reporter Cassandra, Age 13
Pixar/Disney's Monsters University follows the college days of Mike and Sulley, the two beloved monsters voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman. Although the two characters are rivals at first, they soon become best friends who are inseparable...
Even though the monsters dealt with friendship problems, they eventually help each other figure out who they were meant to be.
"In this movie they find out who they are. That's the most important element to me," observes Crystal. "Mike has a dream and the dream may not work out, so he has to readjust and recalibrate. He does that with the help of his friend and he starts believing in himself."
In the characters' relationship, sometimes there's doubt whether or not everything is going to turn out right. Crystal says that this draws a parallel to real life.
"We all have doubts. That's what so fascinating and frustrating and great about life. We're starting over constantly."
And that's what Monsters University is all about – realizing when one door closes, another one opens. Prepare yourself for a movie oozing with laughter, heartfelt friendship, and scares on June 21!
To read Cassandra's entire article, click HERE.

by Star Reporter Cassandra, Age 13
The cinematic taste of filmmakers and actors indicates a lot about the work they may do, but even more intriguing are the movies they loved as kids or watch with their own kids now. Three of the primary players of Now You See Me share their movie PICKS for kids.
Mark Ruffalo, who stars in the movie as the frustrated FBI agent, says he loves The Iron Giant. "I think its got a great message to it. My kids never get tired of it."
Director Louis Leterrier was drawn to the story of a different outsider. "When I was a kid, my favorite movie was E.T. That was the most amazing kid's movie. It really changed my life." He also added that Now You See Me, although a bit intense, is a great movie for ages 8 to 88.
Now You See Me's screenwriter Edward Ricourt leans toward classics of different eras, "Cars, The Little Mermaid, and especially The Wizard of Oz."
Now You See Me is in theaters now!
Jeremy H. says EPIC is a PICK!
"Epic is very well written and animated with vivid color and imagination. Prepare yourself for evocative adventure in the dark woods. This movie is like the calm, beautiful forest it shows – full of suspense and danger. Once I started watching the movie, I never wanted it to end. It's fast-paced with funniness and action around every corner."
by Jeremy H., age 10
To read other reviews of Epic or to write your own, click HERE!
Tiger Eyes, June 7 -- For the first time, a Judy Blume book is coming to the big screen with with help from Blume herself as well as her son who's directing the feature.
Man of Steel, June 14 -- It's been eight years since Warner's last try at a Superman movie. This time, however, they're banking on kickstarting a Justice League universe.
My Little Pony Equestria Girls, June 16 -- The My Little Pony show has been a cult hit for the Hub, so now the next logical step is to turn it into a film where all the ponies are now humans...what what?
Monsters University, June 21 -- Mike and Scully are going back to school in this prequel to the beloved movie.
World War Z, June 21-- Fast zombies...that is all.
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