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Q&A: UT alumna discusses experience on NBC athletic game show ‘Titan Games’

Trent Thompson January 24, 2019

UT sociology alumna Ashley Huhn (‘12) takes the bull by the horns competing in NBC’s new show “Titan Games,” inspired and hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Everyday...

Hulu ‘Fyre Fraud’ documentary demonstrates how easy it is to be scammed on social media

Brooke Sjoberg January 23, 2019

A viral photo featuring a pitifully catered cheese sandwich and side salad made the rounds on Twitter in late April of 2017. However, this wasn’t a #cookingfail — this was Fyre Fest. Hulu Original...

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Fyre Fest to fireball: Netflix documentary tackles festival creator’s wire fraud

Brooke Sjoberg January 22, 2019

The Fyre Fest debacle of 2017 is one of the most publicized cases of wire fraud in modern history. Marketed by influencers and models, the music festival promised a luxury private island experience with...

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UT alumna Pamela Ribon talks about writing on ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

Savannah J Salazar December 7, 2018

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” is Disney’s latest hit following the lovable duo Ralph and Vanellope as they venture from Litwak’s arcade to the internet. While Ralph is the titular...

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UT alumna,‘Ralph Break the Internet’ screenwriter Pamela Ribon talks writing, new era of princess

Savannah J Salazar December 6, 2018

"Ralph Breaks the Internet” is the sequel to the 2012 hit “Wreck-It Ralph.” The latest installment follows the lovable duo Ralph and Vanellope as they venture from Litwak’s...

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Showtime invites students to Shrek X Shrekwest

Noah Levine December 3, 2018

Shrek fans are about to be head ogre heels when Dec. 4 rolls around. As students are swamped with finals, Campus Events + Entertainment Showtime provides an escape to happily ever after. “Shrek...

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Netflix’s ‘A Christmas Prince’ returns with sequel full of plot holes

Noelle Henry December 3, 2018

What makes this holiday season so great? The release of “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding.” Netflix debuted “A Christmas Prince” during the 2017 holiday season, to great...

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‘Creed II’ is powerful addition to ‘Rocky’ series

Noah Levine November 27, 2018

Sequels don’t suck after all. “Creed II” is the sequel to 2015’s well-received “Creed.” This follow-up film takes Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan), the son of iconic...

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Hollywood’s latest reboot trend reflects different business model

Noah Levine November 20, 2018

Yes, this has definitely been done before. Recently, Hollywood has witnessed an onslaught of reboots, remakes, sequels and franchise revivals. Within the last couple of months, we’ve seen reboots...

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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is vibrant, high-energy ride across cyberspace

Savannah J Salazar November 15, 2018

The creators of “Wreck-It Ralph” were ambitious with their move from the small atmosphere of Litwak’s arcade to the vast world of the internet, but it paid off. “Wreck-It Ralph”...

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Voces Oral History Project highlights issues in Latinx film representation

Libby Cohen November 13, 2018

Tackling the obstacles of underrepresentation and funding in the field, 12 prominent Latinx filmmakers agreed external aid is needed to give a voice to the Latinx experience in the American film industry. An...

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‘The Other Side of the Wind’ is a harsh jumble that bares Orson Welles’ soul

Noelle Henry November 8, 2018

Oscar winner Orson Welles was the genius behind “Citizen Kane” and the star in “The Third Man,” and his legacy remains long after his death in 1985. With his death, Welles left...

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