Rich Ross (C'83) spotted on the red carpet

Elizabeth Banks (C'96) in Hunger Games commercial (also presenter in yesterday's Spirit Awards Ceremony)

Octavia Spencer thanks Stacey Snider (C'82) for "changing her life".

Muppets producer Todd Lieberman (C'95) somewhere in the back of the first level of the Oscar auditorium. Song "Man or Muppet" from Todd's film wins best original song.

Donny Deutsch (W'79) appears on the TODAY show tomorrow morning at 9:15AM talking Oscar commercials.

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"Something about New Orleans that makes a grown man do irrational and PERMANENT things."

This is what Peter Schankowitz (C'83, Mask and Wig) wrote after posting a facebook picture of the Penn tattoo he just got on his arm.

After the jump, check out he's now showing off his Penn pride!

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Over this past week, Penn alumni were making the rounds at the snowy Sundance film festival.

After the jump find out about these alumni and their new films!

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There were a bunch of Penn alumni on the red carpet and seated in the audience during last night's Golden Globe ceremonies.  Did you see them?

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It's been about a year now since Rich Ross (C'83, Penn in Pictures panelist) became studio head of Disney and some would argue he's been making some bold moves that have helped save the studio...

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David Price (C'03) on location in Egypt

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Penn folks seen in the Golden Globes audience:

• Disney President Rich Ross (C'83) (sitting at front table next to Jeff Bridges)
• Producer Marc Platt (C'79) and wife Julie Platt (C'79) (seen as Martin Scorsese walks up to stage to accept his award)
  
• Plus a L'oreal Commercial with Liz Banks (C'96) (seen right after her Seabiscuit co-star Jeff Bridges won for best performance by an actor in a motion picture).

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Rich Ross (C'83) will be running the Disney Studios!

Per Variety, "He’ll oversee production, distribution and marketing for all of Disney’s pic labels, including Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone, Miramax and Disney/Pixar. In addition, he’ll also head Disney’s theatrical and music groups. He reports to Disney prexy and CEO Bob Iger."

Pretty impressive!

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This week's roundup has Penn alumni acting, writing and performing music on TV shows...and then much more certain speculation about one alum becoming Hollywood's big cheese...

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This week the "The Mouse House" (ABC/Disney) is all about the red and the blue.

From news pertaining to studio heads, actors, producers, and writers, find out what sorts of waves Penn alumni are making this week!

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Last Friday, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger canned studio head Dick Cook.

Today, newspapers and blogs are abuzzing about the speculation of one of our notable Penn alumni taking over...

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Check out the recent above video interview with Rich Ross (C'83), President of Disney Channels Worldwide.

Listen to this Hollywood powerlister dish on "High School Musical 4", the Jonas Brothers and Disney's next star.

My past posts about Rich here

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Yesterday I talked about this year's great Penn in Pictures event and how I will be posting videos from the event.

To start things off, check out the video above of TV writer Lew Schneider (C'83, Everybody Loves Raymond writer).

In the video, Lew talks about:

• His major at Penn, his time in Mask and Wig
• How her pursued a life in comedy as a stand-up, tv host, an actor and a TV writer
• How he transitioned from actor to writer and what shows he wrote for before landing his Everybody Loves Raymond gig
• What he's been doing since Raymond ended (including new pilots, a great animated show he wrote for, and his time now on New Adventures of Old Christine)

More Penn in Pictures videos tomorrow!

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Disney Channel Worldwide President Rich Ross (C'83) at 14th Annual (Los Angeles) Penn in Pictures

Rich Ross (C'83) just was named #14 on out.com's 2nd annual "Power 50" list.

Per out.com:
"When it comes to program-ming for children and adolescents, the president of Disney Channel Worldwide probably has more clout than anyone else on television. Since his appointment in 2004, Ross—who is responsible for 62 Disney channels and offshoots including CDs, toys, games, clothes, and international tours—has spearheaded tween juggernauts Hannah Montana and the Emmy-winning High School Musical, whose 2007 sequel attracted the largest audience ever for any basic cable telecast and spawned a soundtrack that became the number 2 album of 2007."

Pretty impressive...

Speaking of Rich, last week, he just confirmed in the trades that Disney is now writing High School Music 4. Can someone say cash cow?

Ever since I've been at Penn, I know Rich has come back from time to time to speak to undergrads looking to get into entertainment. He has been very helpful to both undergrads and alumni...

Back in 2003, Rich was a panelist in our Penn in Pictures event with Todd Lieberman (C'95, Partner at Mandeville Production company) and Joan Harrison (C'81, Bloomers, then Literary Agent).

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Lew Schneider (C'83) featured in "The Christmas Letter"

As I sit at home on Christmas morning sipping on my light egg nog and reminiscing about Hanukkah, I am enjoying a whole lot of TV marathons.



One great Christmas episode I just caught was an Everybody Loves Raymond episode, called "The Christmas Letter" written by Penn alum Lew Schneider (C'83, Mask and Wig). Lew actually is in the episode as the photographer taking the Romano family photo. (see screenshot above)



Per TV.com, here's the episode summary:

"Ray believes he has finally found the ultimate Christmas gift for his parents--if nothing else it will certainly be something they will remember forever. Ray is thrilled when he hits upon the perfect gift--a family photo that his mom and dad can treasure forever. But, when the day arrives to take the picture, Ray tries in vain to keep the peace when Debra and Marie have very conflicting opinions about the meaning of "family" in family photo."

Speaking of Lew, I just got wind that Lew is now co-Executive Producing CBS's The New Adventures of Old Christine.



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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!

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