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He IS the Next Great Artist: Penn Alum Wins Reality Show!
A few months ago I introduced you to Penn alum Abdi Farah (C’09) as a contestant on the Bravo TV show “The Next Great Artist”. Well, after 10 weeks, last night Abdi was crowned the well deserved winner of the show! This guy has some major, major, talent. After the jump check his final pieces […]
This Penn Alum Musician’s got Hollywood’s Attention …and reminds me of the cartoon JEM
CHARLY, aka Carly Greenberg (C’05) is all about 80’s awesomeness. So much so that her look and sound has caught Hollywood’s attention. After the jump find out which popular TV shows her music has been featured in….and which hot rocker 80’s cartoon she reminds me of! Carly is the lead singer in “21st Century Girl”, […]
Another NSFW Viral Hit from Penn Alum Team (VIDEO)
Actor DJ Lubel (C’05) and Producer Jake Avnet (C’05) have produced another viral video hit that explores how there’s only one real way to tell a woman you love her… And sometimes, “love needs a hand.” You know where this is going, and after the jump, find out how professional looking they execute on this […]
Hey alumni, here’s a chance to go to the Venice Film Festival with Penn
Not sure if alumni know, but there is a Penn travel program for alumni and they go to some really cool places. Next up is to Venice and Rome to see the Venice Film Festival (September 1 – 10, 2010) with Penn lecturer: Associate Director of Cinema Studies Nicola Gentili. More about why you should […]
Something ‘Wicked’ This Way Coming to Hollywood from Penn Film Producer
Marc Platt and Stephen Schwartz Producer Marc Platt (C’79, Glee Club) and composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz are currently meeting with some A list directors for the Broadway smash hit Wicked’s film adaptation. Directors in the running include JJ Abrams (“Lost” creator), Ryan Murphy (“Glee” creator) and Rob Marshall (Chicago). (source) Speaking of “Wicked, remember THIS Penn […]
On this TV Show, this Penn Alum’s “Not Just A Pretty Face” (VIDEO)
When he’s not a film editor, there’s a Penn alum who has a recurring role on a popular CBS show. Check out his appearances after the jump! If you’re a fan of the CBS show “Criminal Minds” you may have noticed that Brian Appel (C’01, Mask and Wig) has a recurring role as “Agent Anderson”. […]
