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Finneas O’Connell Honored at 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Fest

Finneas O’Connell Honored at 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Fest October 2024
Exploring new mediums and scoring for television with Oscar-winning O’Connell
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Every year, the Newport Beach Film Festival comes back to the coast to host a variety of sessions over the course of a week, playing their selection of the best films from fresh, new filmmakers and holding spotlight sessions on leading creatives in the industry. For Biolans, the festival has been known...

Disney D23 expo falls short of expectations

Disney D23 expo falls short of expectations
After three years of waiting, Disney’s famous fan expo returns, but the chance to rebuild an image feels wasted.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

Disney’s biannual fan expo, better known as D23, initially welcomed attendees in Sept. 2009. For 10 years it was a chance for The Walt Disney Company to connect with fans, celebrate its history and make big announcements about the magic to come. However, that all changed when the COVID-19 pandemic...

Marvel innovates storylines and genres in “WandaVision”

Marvel innovates storylines and genres in “WandaVision”
The miniseries is a creative reintroduction to Marvel following “Avengers: Endgame.”
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 9, 2021

With nine Disney+ episodes packed with action and cliffhangers, “WandaVision” exceeded all expectations of Marvel fans. The episodes stretch across multiple decades and slowly morph into the classic Marvel style of excitement and humor. Arguably one of the most thoughtful and creative pieces to come...

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.
Her first public appearance in a few years, Adele revisits the show that opened her career in 2008.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2020

It has been over two years since Adele made her last public appearance. The relatively small media coverage and lack of new material shrouded her in mystery—a mystery that was revealed when she hosted Saturday Night Live this week. OPENING MONOLOGUE   Though Adele has been on SNL before, this is...

PAK7 presentation urges film students to reach Pakistan through media

Andrew Hart, CEO of PAK7 speaks to the Biola community about his company's opportunity.
The ministry uses stories to share God's love in Pakistan.
Jodie Stock October 14, 2019

PAK7 challenged traditional views of media ministry at a Cinema and Media Arts presentation on Monday night. Founded in 2018, PAK7 is an emerging television ministry that seeks to empower the marginalized church in Pakistan through producing quality TV shows, movies and video workshops.  WHY PAKISTAN? Founding...

Good luck trying to resist this back to school watchlist

Good luck trying to resist this back to school watchlist
These are the shows that will get you through the semester.
Matthew Santiago, Freelance Writer September 13, 2018

“This is Us” If you want to cry tears of joy before crying tears of pain from the stresses of college, be sure to check out “This is Us.” As network television is bombarded with mediocrity, “This is Us” stands among the best out there due to the relatable and emotional performances of...

Uncover the obsession

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Conflicting worldviews and character development set True Detective apart.
Maximilian Christensen, Writer October 20, 2015
Conflicting worldviews and character development set True Detective apart.