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December 13, 2025

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“Zootopia 2” delivers creativity, chemistry; falls short of original

December 4, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on “Zootopia 2” delivers creativity, chemistry; falls short of original

Former con artist Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, and bunny police officer Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, return in “Zootopia 2.” (Disney via AP) 2016 was a great year for animation. Disney gave […]

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Charismatic cast, suspense makes third ‘Now You See Me’ worth it

November 23, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Charismatic cast, suspense makes third ‘Now You See Me’ worth it

Woody Harrelson speaks with the media at the premiere of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” in New York on Nov. 10. (Ted Shaffrey / AP Photo) It was all the way back in […]

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‘Superman’ reboot gives DC Universe promising new lift

July 21, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on ‘Superman’ reboot gives DC Universe promising new lift

“Superman” earned $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend. (Courtesy IMDB) With Zack Snyder’s version of the DC Universe having officially fizzled out, Warner Bros. is trying a hard reboot of […]

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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ swaps stars, stays stuck in the past

July 14, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ swaps stars, stays stuck in the past

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” is the seventh film in the franchise since the original “Jurassic Park” was released in 1993. (Courtesy IMDB) After three “Jurassic Park” movies and three “Jurassic World” movies, it seems the time […]

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Movie review: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

June 16, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Movie review: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” stars Brec Bassinger and Kaitlyn Santa Juana. (Courtesy IMDB) It’s hard to believe that we went over a decade without a new “Final Destination” movie. Fans love this series and its “slasher-movie-without-a-slasher” […]

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    December 11, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: War of words between NC Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Phil Berger Jr.
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    RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein named Jeffrey Smythe as the new secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety last Monday. “I am excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Smythe as the new [...] The post Stein names Smythe as new Public Safety chief first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11B deal
    IBM said Monday it is buying data streaming platform Confluent in a deal worth $11 billion that will help bolster the technology company’s artificial intelligence strategy. The two companies said they signed a “definitive agreement” [...] The post IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11B deal first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools officials grilled for noncompliance with Parents’ Bill of Rights
    RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers on the North Carolina House Oversight Committee heavily criticized officials from Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools over the district’s apparent failure to follow the state’s Parents’ Bill of Rights law during a hearing [...] The post Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools officials grilled for noncompliance with Parents’ Bill of Rights first appeared on The North […]
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    President Donald Trump’s plan to replace the East Wing of the White House with a big, beautiful ballroom has California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Joe Biden dubbing Trump “the wrecking ball president.” Newsom [...] The post MILLER: On liberating the inmates of Wokelahoma first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • NCDMV agrees to actions to catch noncitizen voter registrations
    RALEIGH — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has agreed to take actions to protect voter registration integrity, according to a Dec. 2 press release from Western District of North Carolina’s U.S. Attorney Russ [...] The post NCDMV agrees to actions to catch noncitizen voter registrations first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Hurricanes fire Cam Abbott, coach of AHL’s Chicago Wolves
    RALEIGH — The Hurricanes fired Chicago Wolves coach Cam Abbott on Friday, naming assistant Spiros Anastas interim coach. While the Wolves are in playoff position with an 11-7-3 record, there were concerns about the direction [...] The post Hurricanes fire Cam Abbott, coach of AHL’s Chicago Wolves first appeared on The North State Journal.
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