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Get a 2 year writing deal with FOX like this Penn Alum
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 […]
10 juicy highlights from Penn’s “Reality TV” Alumni panel
A few weeks ago at the start of alumni weekend, Penn alumni working in reality TV from both sides of the camera came back to Penn to discuss what is “real” and what it takes to make it in the business. The “Getting Real: From Campus to Camera” panel was moderated by Katherine Sender, Associate […]
Her Writing Process: No Outline? (video)
Recently, I covered Penn alum author Laura Dave (C’99) and her books The Divorce Party, London is the Best City in America and now her new book The First Husband (read an excerpt here). After the jump, check out a new video from Laura and find out: how she does research for her books before […]
This Penn Alum’s 20 minute stamina has him hitting the comedy sweetspot
Over the past 4+ years, I’ve covered lots of alumni performing improv. There is one particular style of improv that has really caught my eye, or I should say ear: the musical improv. After the jump, watch how Tom Christensen’s (W’03, Mask and Wig) mind works as he spins the suggested phrase “You go get her […]
From Divorce Parties to First Husbands: Her new book
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 […]
Penn actress plays corpse tonight on popular TV Show
Just when I thought I covered all the Penn actors out there, along comes another one and tonight she’ll be appearing on a popular ABC show. After the jump, find out about this alum and where else you may have seen her. DT audience meet Stephanie Lynn. Tonight, May 9, (8-9 pm EST/PST), Stephanie appears […]
