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Talent + Penn Networking Lands This Penn Author a TV Pilot with Fox (MUST READ STORY)

Recently, author Jasmin Rosemberg (C’02) got her book optioned by Hollywood big wig director/producer Brett Ratner to develop into a TV show for Fox. But there’s a bigger story here. Not only is Jasmin another example of an alum who made a bold career change and followed her creative passion, but she used some good Penn networking to […]

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Get a 2 year writing deal with FOX like this Penn Alum

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Recently, I reported that Penn alum Joe Port (C’97) and his writing partner Joe Wiseman had their TV pilot “Family Album” most likely scheduled for a mid season slot on Fox. Now, more good news.  Yesterday it was announced that Fox has signed a two-year overall deal with them. (source) Fantastic news, and the inspirational […]

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She’s A FOX TV Producer By Day and a Jeweler By Night

There seems to be many Penn alumni with multiple careers. Just a week ago, I posted a story about THESE former college roommate lawyers with a jewelry business.  Now news of another alum with a TV day job with a similar side passion for designing jewelry! When she’s not producing and writing for “On the […]

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These Accomplished TV Writers Have a New Comedy at Fox

Moses Port (left) and David Guarascio (right) Penn alumni and writing partners David Guarascio (C’91) and Moses Port (C’91), (former co-producers and writers of Just Shoot Me, last year’s Aliens in America and 2001 “Penn in Pictures” panelists) are now developing a new single camera office sitcom for FOX. Per Variety, their pilot is about […]

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Penn Undergrads You Should Know About Vol. 5

  UME is proud to unveil our summer installment of “Penn Undergrads You Should Know About!” Click through the pages below to read about all of the cool things Penn Undergraduates are doing on and off campus. Remember, don’t hesitate to reach out if any of these students spark your interest. Simply click on the student’s name […]

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Penn Alumni You Should Know About Vol. 23

Welcome back.  Summer’s practically here and as usual we’ve got some juicy news and some great upcoming networking events – so lets jump in! Use these new tabs below to easily navigate between sections of this issue:

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