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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
After the jump, check out my DT roundup of these 3 Penn alumni making news in the film world.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Not only does his high-larious next Harold and Kumar movie debut in a couple of months, but we're now just getting a first glimpse of writer/director Jon Hurwitz's (W'00) take on the next installment of the American Pie franchise.
And it looks wrong, and funny!
After the jump, hold onto your socks and check out this NSFW trailer for his American Reunion movie!
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
You may have heard that Alec Baldwin backed out of the opening sequence for the opening of this year's Emmys last month and Leonard Nimoy stepped in last minute.
And Spock isn't the only one who helped reshape this opening scene days before the big event.
After the jump, get to know a Penn alum who was asked to step in last minute and direct this new opening scene ...and find out his path from Penn to Hollywood!
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Monday, September 20, 2010
This summer you've heard Ke$ha's "Your Love Is My Drug" just as many times as you've heard Katy Perry's "California Gurls". And while they both annoy the crap out of me (yet I will find myself listening to these songs regardless), there is one difference.
One of these song's music videos features a Penn alum.
Find out which one and who the Penn alum is after the jump!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Did you see last week's episode of "Ugly Betty"? If you didn't, it was packed full of Penn!
As I was watching the credits, I noted that not only was Penn alum actress Becki Newton (C'00) featured but also Penn alum Andy Wolk (C'70, DP, 34th Street) directed this episode! ...Then just last night Debbie Frank (C'93) emailed in to let me know that actress Jill Abramovitz was featured in the episode as well.
I emailed Andy and he gave me some scoop from his time on the set...including the day the show got cancelled and the groundbreaking kissing scene...
More about Andy and some inside dish after the jump!
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Monday, March 15, 2010
This Oscar Nominated Writer/Director Has a Musical Tribute For All You Beautiful Pregnant Ladies (VIDEO)
Now, Rob has created what seems to be a sure viral video sensation called "She Gotta Bump", a song as he says, "for all you beautiful pregnant ladies".
Watch this very funny video after the jump ...and his reference to pickle farts. (look out for Rob in minute 1:57)
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Nothing seems to be slowing down Elizabeth Banks' career!
After the jump, more about Liz shooting a film in Philly, her appearance on last night's "30 Rock" and her upcoming directing gig!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
She's been an film and TV actress as well as a model in countless magazines.Now, actress Elizabeth Banks (C'96) is taking on a new role. That of a director.
While I applaud Liz's directing, to be honest, I'm not sure of what to think about the content of this short. On one level the content is creative and hopeful. On another level it's a bit uncomfortable and not really "PC" (bordering on NSFW).
Watch the short above and you'll see what I'm talking about.
What do you think?
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Another great video from Matt Johnson (C'99, Mask and Wig, Phi Kappa Sigma) ...and on this Thanksgiving Day, he wants to teach you how to do the newest dance craze, The Turkey Jerky! Matt edited this "Apple Sisters" video together and is also the announcer in it as well! (you can actually see Matt in his other viral sensation as "Mike Schwartz" HERE)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and remember to turkey jerk!
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Here's the scoop on some exciting news from 2 of our alumni:
Paul Provenza (C'79, Mask and Wig) has a new Showtime half-hour comedy series coming to Showtime, called "Behind the Green Room Door". If you recall, Paul directed and produced "The Aristocrats".
Per the Hollywood Reporter, "The six episodes, with host comedian Paul Provenza, will allow viewers inside the "safe" inner sanctum of a green room where legendary comedians will meet and personally talk with one another. The comedian guest list includes Jonathan Winters, Eddie Izzard, Roseanne Barr, Drew Carey, Robert Klein, Penn Jillette, Martin Mull, Tommy Smothers, Bob Saget, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Dick, Rain Pryor, Rick Overton, Paul Mooney, Bobby Slayton, Jim Jefferies, Patrice O'Neal, Andy Kindler, Dana Gould, Brendon Burns, Larry Miller and Reginald D. Hunter in addition to emerging new talent."
Read the Gazette article on Paul HERE
More Penn Comedians HERE
After some great music on TV and films, Gabriel Mann (C'95, Off the Beat) and his group the Rescues have signed a record contract with Universal Republic!
My past posts about Gabe HERE
Other Penn musicians HERE
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Some recent juicy Penn Hollywood alumni tidbits for y'all...
Click HERE for the scoop!
...Actually, Jon will be working on this project with Mike Karz (C'89, W'89), another Penn alum who will be in part producing the film.
My past "Hollywood Bits and Pieces" posts HERE
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Two weeks ago I wrote a post about how Executive producers Todd Shotz (C'96) and Andrew Oldershaw (C'02), as well as writer/director Dan Kay (C'97) created four very viral "No on Prop 8" viral videos.
This past week, in a first for an American political campaign, the NO on Prop 8 campaign paid to air the clever video you see above - which was originally produced just for the web by our Penn alumni supporters.
So far, this video has aired during Jimmy Kimmel, Daily Show, Colbert Report, and Saturday Night Live.
Be sure to go out and vote tomorrow everyone!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
On November 4th, Californians will be asked to make a monumental civil rights decision around the issue of same-sex marriage.
Last week, three Los Angeles based Penn alumni decided to take action against this Proposition 8. Executive producers Todd Shotz (C'96) and Andrew Oldershaw (C'02), as well as writer/director Dan Kay (C'97) created four very viral PSAs against this proposition including the talents of Margaret Cho and Molly Ringwald. FYI, Dan Kay wrote and directed the one with Margaret Cho (see above).
Since they debuted these videos, they have gotten over a million hits on Perez Hilton, Huffington Post, People.com, and E! Online. Yesterday, Wolf Blitzer showed one of them on CNN. Because of the response, they're already deep into pre-production on more.
Per Todd, "We could not have hoped for more coverage to add our support to this campaign. Enjoy! And of course, please vote NO on Prop 8."
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Friday, June 6, 2008
DT Favorite filmmaker Matt Johnson (C'99, Mask and Wig, Phi Kappa Sigma) was fed up with the long primary and did something about it. ...He created a funny parody based on the I am Legend trailer!
Per Matt, "The last presidential candidate on earth... is not alone. Yay parody! Boo long primary!"
Watch I am Obama
If you liked that, don't forget to check out Matt's other films about:
- Scantily-clad women spewing corn
- His warning to us about the perils of answering "Coke" in a Pepsi Challenge
- A man who cheats on his wife with a vacuum
- How careful you need to be about who you hire for your buddy's bachelor party
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Friday, May 9, 2008
He's shown us scantily-clad women spewing corn.
He's warned us about the perils of answering "Coke" in a Pepsi Challenge.
He's delved into the world of a man who cheats on his wife with a vacuum.
And now DT favorite Matt Johnson (C'99, Mask and Wig, Phi Kappa Sigma) wants you to be careful about who you hire for your buddy's bachelor party.Watch Exotic Dancer and see what I mean (this is good)!
There's something just wrong about what you're about to see...and I say that in a good way!
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Matt Johnson (C'99, Mask and Wig, Phi Kappa Sigma) has been a favorite of mine on DT as he continues to crank out some very funny videos of which he has been producing, directing and even starring in.
This week, I want to showcase another very funny and very absurd short Matt directed for a group called The Apple Sisters. What you're about to see is a "commercial" for one of the "sponsors" of the Apple Sisters' 1943 radio show.
After watching this, I don't think you'll ever want to eat corn again.
Read more about Matt's road after Penn and how he his sketch comedy group got a development deal with a network!
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Friday, March 21, 2008
Even after 13 years since graduation two Penn filmmakers are still collaborating and doing some high level Hollywood projects together.
In between picketing during the big Writer's Strike, Rob Pearlstein (C'95, DP) wrote*, directed and acted in a new, very funny short MATUMBO GOLDBERG (Rob is featured far right in movie poster). Along with the film's producer and fellow classmate Loren Mendell (C'95, Class President, Friars) they produced this short which already has Hollywood buzzing about a potential series and feature.
MATUMBO GOLDBERG is about a trendy, none-too-bright couple who adopts an African baby, only to find their new son isn’t quite what they expected. The film stars Anthony Anderson (The Departed, Transformers, Law & Order) and J. Robin Miller (Andy Barker P.I., General Hospital)
(*fyi, per the Writer's strike guidelines he was allowed to do this nonpaid video during the strike)
Update: Rob and Loren turned their original Matumbo short into a web series for Comedy Central/Atom.com, starring Anthony Anderson and Jenna Elfman. More here
Rob's path to becoming a Hollywood creative force went from starting as a copywriter at an ad agency to becoming a finalist in a HIGHLY reputable contest while Loren's path had him starting at a big Hollywood talent agency and going onto film school. Then in 2006 they came together to work on a short that was nominated OSCAR (featuring Kevin Pollak and LOST's "Hurley")!
Click here to learn more about each of their exciting beginnings!
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Watch their Oscar nominated film: OUR TIME IS UP below:
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Friday, March 7, 2008
In addition to my weekly Tuesday Tips, Wednesday Websites and Now and Then Thursday series, I want to now prove that I can add an descriptive adjective to yet another day of the week with my "Funny Fridays". This series will showcase the works of many of our comics, sketch comedians and improv undergrads and alumni.
To start things off, Matt Johnson (C'99, Mask and Wig, Phi Kappa Sigma), directed and stars in a very funny short called "Pepsi Challenge".
Produced with his sketch group The Royal We, this short film is a parody of the Pepsi Challenge, The Manchurian Candidate, and, well, just watch it. You'll never take a Pepsi challenge the same way...
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Did you catch Ken Olin (C'76) on Brothers and Sisters last night (see image above)?
Typically directing this show's episodes, this Penn alum took off his director's cap, and put on his acting cap to perform opposite his real life wife Patricia Wettig.
As you may recall, both actors appeared together years ago on Thirtysomething (see photo to left).
Click here to see some photos I took of when Ken Olin came to campus back in 1992!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
You'd think that after running Pennfest for 6 years, I would have heard of most musicians out there. However with this site and facebook, I keep on discovering great Penn talent out there!
Nikhil Dhingra (C'10) is quite the latest find.
Click here to check out his debut music video for "Be Like That" (directed by talented Penn undergrad Kevin McMullin C'10)
Nikhil has performed at many venues in Downtown Dallas and Philadelphia including Club Dada, The Door, Legacy Shops, World Cafe Live, and his single "Be Like That," has aired on the Texas radio station, The Ticket 1310.
Be on the lookout for this guy. I think he's going places...
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