Scott Glosserman's Documentary on the Implications of Wikipedia (TRAILER)

After co-writing, producing and directing the clever horror movie Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, Scott Glosserman (C'99, Friars) is soon to complete his next project (as a producer and co-director) and it has to do with a different type of horror - — me, you, and thousands of other users taking over responsibilities for Britannica and The World Book.

In his documentary Truth in Numbers?, Scott takes us on the journey about the phenomenon that Wikipedia has become.

Per Scott,

"The question of whether you and I should be charged with canonizing the sum of human knowledge or whether that should be left to the scholars/experts really intrigues me. I think it’s safe to say that we’re among a populist revival era right now and nowhere is that more acutely reflected than on Wikipedia. If knowledge is power and history really is written by the winners, then Wikipedia, already the second most widely read publication in human history, clearly demonstrates this power shift towards "The People". The documentary tries to explore implications of that, among other things."

Check out his trailer above!

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Star Trek Has Beamed Up Penn Alum Dave Baronoff to New Hollywood Heights

Last January I wrote a post on how Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02, Mask and Wig) went from lawyer to producer for JJ Abrams.

I am happy to report that Dave is doing extremely well.  This year, not only was Dave the Associate Producer of THIS popular movie, and has appeared on the cover of Ad Age, but come this weekend, you'll see his name taking up the whole screen under the "Associate Producer" credit at the end of the new Star Trek film.

In an interview Dave did earlier this week with a Philly newspaper, Dave tells us why everyone's going to like Star trek:

'“I liked ‘Star Trek’ (growing up), but I was never obsessed with it,” says Baronoff, admitting he was more of a “Star Wars” guy. “What’s amazing about this process is I’ve been converted. What J.J. and the writers have done is to create a new way into the franchise and taken characters beloved by so many and found a way for the rest of us to connect with them.”'

On Monday night I was fortunate enough to see an advance screening of the new Star Trek movie and it was really great. If you like JJ Abrams other works including Cloverfield, "Fringe" (you'll see similar title treatments and special effects in the movie), "Lost" and "Alias", you'll also love this movie for its attention to contemporary story telling and character development. You'll also appreciate the clever incorporation of some of your favorite Star Trek classic lines. Be sure to check out the movie when it comes to theaters this Friday!

Read an interview Dave did earlier this week with a Philly newspaper HERE

Learn more about Dave and his journey in Hollywood
(great for anyone considering a career change or career in Hollywood)

On a related note, if you haven't seen the documentary Trekkies, you must see this to truly understand the Trekkie culture out there!  You'll be amazed!

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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

"a twentysomething man who starts taking a mood enhancer called Blisstilan. Snapped out of his funk by the drug, the lead character applies for a job at the pharmaceutical company.  Once there, he must navigate working for his new boss, a high-powered female exec who boasts the nickname "The Velvet Hammer."

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CoverBoy: Recognized for his Monster of a Campaign

A couple of months ago one Penn alum was featured on the cover of a popular magazine and now news of another alum on a magazine cover.

Dave Baronoff (C'99, L'02, Mask and Wig) was selected by Ad Age magazine (leading advertising/media industry publication) for their Digital-A List for running a top 10 digital campaign. Dave has been recognized for developing the viral online marketing campaign for the Cloverfield movie.

Read the article here to find out how he generated worldwide excitement for the film!

Learn more about Dave and his journey in Hollywood.
(great for anyone considering a career change or career in Hollywood)

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Norm Golightly (W'94) produces next Nicolas Cage film: The Wrestler

Norm Golightly (W'94, Mask and Wig) will be producing Darren Aronofsky's drama The Wrestler starring Nicolas Cage.

Per Variety, "the story centers on a a 1980s-era wrestling star, who scrapes by doing small-time matches in New Jersey's backwaters."

Norm currently runs Nicolas Cage's production company Saturn Films. I have known Norm since our Mask and Wig days and it's been great to see all the success he's had. For those of you reading this now, Norm actually wrote/created the "nude" bit that the Mask and Wig troupe performs to this day every spring fling.

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David Guarascio (C'91) & Moses Port (C'91): Aliens in America pilot gets picked up by the CW

Moses Port (left) and David Guarascio (right)

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Penn alumni and writing partners David Guarascio (C'91) and Moses Port (C'91), (former co-producers and writers of Just Shoot Me and 2001 "Penn in Pictures" panelists) just got their pilot Aliens in America picked up on the CW Fall Schedule.

To get a sneak peek of the pilot, click here!

Per Variety,"Aliens" is set in Altoona, Wis., where Justin Hobgood is an awkward, lanky 16-year-old having trouble fitting in at school. His mom hears about the school's foreign exchange program and signs up her family, figuring the new arrival will give her son a hipness transplant.
Things don't go as planned, however, when the exchange student turns out to be a Pakistani Muslim who wears a kufi on his head and a shalwar kameez over his body.

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Watch the Media, Sports & Entertainment Panel at Alumni Weekend 2007!

Taken from the Penn Video Network's posting on itunes (divided above into 11 parts):

"Many Penn alumni pursue careers in the fields of media, sports, and entertainment. In this panel discussion, graduates share their stories, inspiration and practical advice, as they illustrate the appeal behind these fields. Moderated by Dr. Peter Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor and Professor of Marketing at Wharton.

Featuring: Matthew Blank, W'72, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Showtime; Ben Katz, Nu'02, W'02, WG'02, Chief Executive Officer, iStyleCustom.com and Producer and Chief Executive Officer, Ben Katz Productions, credits include Johnny Was and Nailed; Sylvia Wolinsky Kauders, CW'42, Actor, Analyze That, "Law and Order" Franchise, "The Sopranos"; Joseph Rascoff, W'67, co-founder RZO Entertainment, currently producing the Police reunion tour, produced tours for the Rolling Stones, U2 and David Bowie; Mike Stiles, C'67, Vice President for Operations and Administration, Philadelphia Phillies.

Recorded on May 11, 2007."


Update:
Click here to now watch the panel!

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