(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – As students transition from books to beaches and summer begins, movies become action packed and franchises see new installments ushering in the summer film season. Set for release on May 25, the action comedy “Baywatch” starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron as lifeguards appropriately begins the summer movie season.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The “Star Wars” franchise has been gracing movie screens and pushing people’s imagination for decades, this year marking the 40 year anniversary of the first film, ‘Star Wars: a New Hope’. Being the all-time domestic earner at the time, “Star Wars” began merchandising all of its main characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and Darth Vader as toys for children, revolutionizing movie merchandise forever.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The origin and popularity of comic books expanded from the printed page to the cinema this century, pushing the boundaries of what can be filmed as well as becoming a billion dollar industry. Among the most recognizable comic book companies is Marvel Comics. Started in 1961 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Marvel is responsible for the creation of superheroes such as Spiderman, The Fantastic Four and The Avengers.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The Mustang Players are set and ready to leave for New York to perform their original musical, “Exhibit of the Mind” off Broadway on March 20. The troupe has held fundraising events, such as a car wash on March 4 and a GoFundMe account to pay for the expenses of the trip. Senior performer Tatiana Galante among the entire theatre department feel grateful for the donations.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The Mustang Player’s original production “Exhibit of the Mind” is premiering Feb. 17 and 18 in the school auditorium. Tickets are currently on sale for $5, $10 and $20, depending on the seating. “The tickets are currently on sale, and they will be selling in the cafeteria all next week.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The Mustang Players have started fundraising as they get closer to going to Broadway to perform their original show “Exhibit of the Mind” on March 20. The Players have started a GoFundMe among other things to help raise money for the expenses that it takes to get a musical to Broadway.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Fall is upon LRHS, which means costumes, candy, a much awaited drop in temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and perhaps most popular: all things spooky. Young adults are attending haunted houses, scary movies, and events such as Halloween Horror Nights; an annual event held at the Universal Studios amusement park.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Auditions for “Lakewood’s Got Talent,” the 2016 Homecoming talent show, will be held after school Tuesday Oct.11 and Wednesday Oct. 12 in the auditorium. There are currently nine total acts scheduled for Tuesday, and two of the acts will be duo acts. Wednesday has seven auditions planned, with one duo planned.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS talent show, “Lakewood’s Got Talent” is holding auditions after school Tuesday Oct. 11 and Wednesday Oct. 12. Last year’s talent show was cancelled due to the “Shrek” musical, and Drama Director Roxanne Caravan is ready to bring it back. “The only reason we didn’t hold it last year was because of ‘Shrek’, but the talent show is an LRHS specialty, plus it’s a talent show, which is awesome,” said Caravan.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The first LRHS Drama Club meeting will be held after school next Thursday, Sept. 15 in the school’s auditorium. Theater leadership member senior Jackson Helwege said this is an important meeting. “Since this is the first meeting, we will have some activities so we all get to know each other,” Helwege said.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Any subgenre of art has a piece that has paved the way for that style. Most of these influential pieces are considered classics, but not always. There can still be influential art that may not be as good as the art that it influences. Take for example 1927’s “The Jazz Singer.”.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Many movies strive to be the best and win Academy Awards (scheduled for this Sunday), and sometimes movies strive to be good but just really miss the mark. However, some of the movies that missed the mark still make it into our hearts, no matter what the critics, or whoever, say.