Search Results
Why his muppet got cut from his own movie
Since the summer we’ve seen some great Muppet promos, but today Todd Lieberman’s (C’95, AEPi, Mask and Wig) 98% Rotten Tomatoes rated Muppet Movie finally hits theaters! After the jump find out what Todd shared with the NY Post about how he became a stand-in puppeteer for one scene in the film …and what caused his muppet […]
Classic: “Classless” Undergrad TV show Impresses
I’ve seen my fair share of student films over the years and am happy to report that these films have now also evolved into the first ever TV sitcom created by current Penn students. In the first episode of “Classless”, Steve, a student who has been shunned by the school newspaper goes on a mission to […]
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 […]
Penn alum’s promo with Ben Stiller, Mark Sanchez and LaDainian Tomlinson
I cover lots of traditional entertainment career pursuits from alumni on DT like acting, filmmaking, and writing, but equally creative can be that of Marketing. After the jump, check out a promo spot for ESPN that Universal Media Promotions and Marketing manager Melisa Kirkup (C’01) worked on for the new movie Tower Heist (in theaters […]
Another Penn filmmaker’s beautiful film needs your vote
Earlier, I posted an article about 2 Penn filmmakers that need your vote in an innovative film contest. Duc-Minh Nguyen (C’07, DP, M– USE, Dining Philosophers, VSA), another Penn alum with another great film just emailed in and he also needs your vote! After the jump watch his beautiful film! First about the contest: The “TenLegs […]
This Penn alum directed Jane Lynch and Leonard Nimoy at the Emmys
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 […]
