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Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

November 2023 is projected to be a busy month for media releases. Some great hits have already come out, including lots of anticipated movies like \u201cBarbie,\u201d \u201cOppenheimer\u201d and \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s,\u201d and novels such as the new Percy Jackson book, a Hunger Games addition and many celebrity memoirs topping the charts. The excitement is expected to last through the end of the year with new content lined up for avid readers and movie-enjoyers.<\/span>
<\/span>Author Rebecca Yarros came in hot in April 2023 with \u201cFourth Wing\u201d \u2014 the first book in her series titled The Empyrean. \u201cFourth Wing\u201d is projected on Goodreads with a 4.6 rating out of 5, prompting the release of her highly anticipated sequel, \u201cIron Flame,\u201d which is expected to be released Nov. 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With themes of fantasy and romance, protagonist Violet Sorrengail is thrown headfirst into a grueling test of wits and will in her second year at Basgiath War College \u2014 all while being pushed to betray her one true love. After \u201cIron Flame,\u201d Yarros is expected to release three more books. \u201cIron Flame\u201d is a must-read after \u201cFourth Wing\u2019s\u201d success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suzanne Collins\u2019 newest novel, \u201cHunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,\u201d may have been released by now, but the movie directed by Francis Lawrence premieres Nov. 17. The movie is eyeing a $50 million box opening and may be one of the most anticipated films of the year. Taking place long before Katniss Everdeen\u2019s iconic overture of the Hunger Games, the plot focuses on insidious president Coriolanus Snow, pre-presidency, and delves into the philosophical themes around control and chaos.<\/span><\/p>\n

Christopher Paolini began his writing career with his publication of \u201cEragon\u201d when he was 19, going on to resolve the Eragon series in 2011 \u2014 until now, with the expected release of his follow-up novel \u201cMurtagh,\u201d the name of a beloved character from the original tetralogy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the plot itself is largely unknown, it has been said that \u201cMurtagh\u201d takes place a year after the last novel, \u201cInheritance,\u201d left off and that the Dragon Rider has been exiled to unknown territory. Dragons appear to be a major hit with new novels this November.<\/span><\/p>\n

The animated movie \u201cWish\u201d premieres Nov. 22 in theaters \u2014 produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. With a 200 million dollar budget, \u201cWish\u201d is expected to stun crowds with its worldbuilding and animation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the protagonist Asha makes a wish on a star, she is forced into exile while trying to save the future of her beloved kingdom. Chances are, \u201cWish\u201d will be a hit for kids, families and adults alike \u2014 utilizing that Disney charm to win over audiences. Secondly, it hosts the same teams that worked on \u201cFrozen\u201d and \u201cMoana,\u201d a sign of success for the film. \u201cWish\u201d will be commemorating Disney\u2019s 100th year of production as an animation studio, so expect a stellar show.<\/span><\/p>\n

While not a movie nor a book, the drama series \u201cAll The Light We Cannot See,\u201d arrives Nov. 2.\u00a0 Modeled after the novel of the same name by author Anthony Doerr, the story revolves around a blind girl during Nazi reign who meets a young German soldier and tells a tale of resistance, hope and survival. The series has some big names, like Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie, and stars breakout actress Aria Mia Loberti. The show will have four episodes and is to be streamed on Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calling all horror fans: \u201cThanksgiving\u201d releases Nov. 17, starring big names like Patrick Dempsey and Addison Rae. Plymouth, Massachusetts, is plagued by an axe-wielding serial killer in this upcoming thriller directed by Eli Roth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carol Danvers returns to theaters Nov. 10 in \u201cThe Marvels,\u201d where she and two others join forces under the alias \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 The Marvels. With entangled powers and a breaking universe\u2019s fate on their backs, the three have to unite to achieve their goal. The action movie has a gross budget of $274.9 million and includes another performance from Brie Larson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Audience reviews have a mixed expectation for the movie: while it is far too early for a rotten tomatoes rating as the movie isn\u2019t even out yet, \u201cThe Marvels\u201d has the shortest runtime of any Marvel movie to date and Brie Larson has faced plenty of critique online for supposedly being \u201cdisillusioned\u201d in her role as Captain Marvel. Disney+ may receive the film early in 2024, but that is only a projected guess; in the meantime, it can be found in theaters near you very soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n



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