Friday, June 22, 2007

Jill Goldberg (C'04) tunes in with Martha Stewart

Penn alum Jill Goldberg (C'04, Dischord A Cappella, Penn Choir, Wind Ensemble) and Martha Stewart employee (rights and clearances dept.) got her 15 seconds of fame last fall. (recently opened DuelingTampons.com is catching up on stuff and wants to make sure you're still in the know!)

Jill wasn't crafting or cooking in this segment. ....But singing!

Click below to read more and watch Jill sing for Martha! (at minute 1:35)


Penn Campus Tour de Force

Click here to see a video I found of a Penn alum (I believe) giving a campus tour to his mother.

...From the Dueling Tampons, down Locust Walk to the Food Court on Walnut.

How many times have we all walked this?!

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Before there was Blake Lewis, there was Adam Matta (C'96, Mask and Wig)

Penn Alum beatboxer Adam Matta (C96, Mask and Wig) is featured as part of the new Stride Gum "Create a Band" contest on the web.

To check out his cameo in the contest,
  • click here
  • then "Start a Band"
  • and click "Status 1 a.k.a. Steamboat Springs" (aka Adam Matta) as a member of your band
For more of Adam's beatboxing, click to check out this cool video and this one too!

Be sure to check out his personal site as well!


What happens when you combine beauty with smarts on TV?

...You're going to find out in late 2007 when Penn Alum Mark Cronin (Eng'86, Mask and Wig) debuts his next VH1 celebreality show!

On the heels of reporting last week about Mark Cronin's Rock of Love show, VH1 announced today that it will debut another one of Mark's shows: America's Most Smartest Model.

Add this notch to Mark's belt of other VH1 show successes including My Fair Brady, The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love, and Charm School to name a few.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Todd Lieberman (C'95, AEPi, Mask and Wig) to produce "My Samurai"

Todd Lieberman (C'95, AEPi, Mask and Wig) will produce the film My Samurai for Mandeville Films.

According to Variety, the story "concerns an American who, while on a business trip to Japan, saves the life of a homeless man who claims he's the last in a long line of samurai. The businessman's life is turned upside down when the so-called samurai shows up on his doorstep, pledging eternal service and loyalty."

Todd is currently in Mexico on set producing the film South of the Border, (according to imdb.com) the story of "a ritzy Beverly Hills chihuahua on vacation in Mexico finding herself lost and in need of assistance in order to get back home".

Monday, June 18, 2007

Production company seeking full-time development assistant (Los Angeles)


Click here for the details

Looking for a Penn alum to interview? Looking to make a job change? Check out and post on the Dueling Tampons boards!

Disney's Rich Ross (C'83) / Brian Yanish (C'95) to appear at Licensing International Expo 2007 (NYC)

Rich Ross (C'83), President Disney Channel Worldwide, will be appearing at the Licensing International Expo 2007 (Javits Convention Center, NYC) tomorrow at 9:30 am, to announce new extensions to the Hannah Montana brand including a new fashion line, youth electronics and details about Miley Cyrus's (star of Hannah Montana) upcoming CD and concert tour.


Over the years (especially back in my college days), Rich had come to campus and given talks about getting into the business. A great resource for alumni coming to Los Angeles.

...Also, apearing at the Licensing International Expo on June 19-21 is illustrator Brian Yanish (C'95, Mask and Wig, Friars).


Brian will promote his children's property The Scrapkins at Booth #2138. ...What really happens to the stuff you throw away? Come see the silly and grossly imagined world of recycling from a child's perspective.

Brian brings over 10 years experience working in illustration and licensed product design. His mission is to create engaging and inspiring content for children that promotes an active imagination, positive self-image, and the silly joy of being a kid.

...I've known Brian since my Mask and Wig days and he is extremely creative and talented.

Any Penn alumni in the children's publishing world out there? Be sure to check out Brian's site!

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Flashing lights, loud music and beer goggles

We all went to countless loud, sweaty and cramped gatherings like this... and we loved it.

Click here to tell your story about the most memorable parties you went to at your days at Penn? (please keep it PG-13 :) )