Over the past three years (2008 coverage and 2009 coverage and 2010 coverage) DT has given you an insider’s look at the films and politics of the Cannes Film festival from the perspective of our Penn in Cannes program correspondents. This year DT correspondent Jonah Stern (C’13) recently returned from the 2011 Cannes film festival […]
In my last post about Penn author Laura Dave (C’99, Writers House) her books The Divorce Party and London is the Best City in America were going Hollywood and being developed by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s production companies. Today, Laura’s new novel, The First Husband comes out and it’s another novel that I’m sure […]
As you know from reading DT, I love following the path of actors who come out to LA. No two journeys are ever the same. Cut to our first vlogger: Alex Weber (C’09, Lacrosse). We haven’t heard from Alex since November when he shared with us the 5 important pillars any actor should take to […]
Over the past 4 years on DT, I’ve had many stories about Penn alumni changing careers from traditional jobs to entertainment related jobs. After the jump, find out about how one Deloitte consultant Penn alum is now pursuing his passion… and a musical performance you won’t forget! Meet Eric Mark, a 1994 graduate of The […]
A few weeks ago, I did a post about a great behind the scenes video about a popular Penn group. This week, not only is this group touring the country, but they also made it onto the news! After the jump, watch the piece and catch the group in your city! That’s right, it’s Mask […]
In years past, Ryan Levin (C’98, Without a Net, Theater Arts, Penn Players) and his writing partner Nye Warburton (C ’97, Without a Net) had co-created an animated Comedy Central web series and even helped roast Bob Saget at the Friars roast. Recently, Ryan wrote a new horror-comedy film that stars an iconic horror comedy […]