Michael Cavna, Author at Valley News

‘The Simpsons’ pulls Michael Jackson episode

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostMarch 10, 2019

Nearly three decades ago, Michael Jackson offered to be a guest voice on The Simpsons. The result of that collaboration will now be pulled from recirculation.The top minds behind Fox’s animated show say they were swayed by Leaving Neverland, the…

Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) and Toothless are ready for another trial by fire, in "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." MUST CREDIT: Handout courtesy of Dreamworks Animation / Universal 2019

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ hero strikes a chord among amputees in audience

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostFebruary 28, 2019

Emma Thompson poses for photographs at a screening of King Lear at the Soho Hotel in central London, Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

An actor draws a ‘line in the sand’

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostFebruary 28, 2019

I Am Young

List of Year’s Best Graphic Novels Includes Two With Ties to CCS

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostDecember 26, 2018

Kelly Marie Tran (playing Rose Tico) starred opposite John Boyega (as would-be love interest Finn) in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” MUST CREDIT: David James, Lucasfilm Ltd.

‘Star Wars’ Actor Drops Instagram

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostJune 7, 2018

Nick Meglin was a sharp-witted editor who helped shape the fledging publication once he joined MAD in 1956. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post illustration by Michael Cavna.

Appreciation: Unsung ‘MAD Magazine’ Editor Shaped Nation’s Sense of Humor

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostJune 6, 2018

Jake Tapper, part-time cartoonist. MUST CREDIT: CNN

CNN’s Jake Tapper Lives a Boyhood Dream, Wins Comics Prize

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostMay 25, 2018

Director Taika Waititi with Tessa Thompson (in costume as Valkyrie) on the set of “Thor: Ragnarok.” MUST CREDIT: Disney-Marvel Studios

‘Thor’ Opens Doors

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostNovember 9, 2017

On the back of the box, all the Corn Pops characters were yellow save one brown figure — who happened to be the floor-sweeping janitor. MUST CREDIT: Saladin Ahmed, Twitter

Racism an Issue on Cereal Box Drawing

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostOctober 29, 2017

‘Emoji Movie’ Unites a Nation: It’s a ‘Soul-Crushing Disaster’

by Michael Cavna The Washington PostJuly 28, 2017