Wednesday, July 22

Band gets its big break on television

The first time Ryan Thomas tuned in to watch the CW's "90210" was to witness his band Thirstbusters' biggest break: having two of the band's original songs play on the show. Read more...

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Courtesy of THIRSTBUSTERS:
The band Thirstbusters formed when the members were still in high school. Their music reflects the jazz background that got each member started in music in the first place, as well as elements of hard rock, acoustic guitar and R&B. Thirstbusters had their first television debut when two of their songs aired on the CW’s “90210.”


Student groups honor lives of the dead in annual Día de los Muertos festivities

In the wake of jack-o'-lanterns and witches on brooms, it's that time of year when pan dulce, papel picado and sugar skulls abound. Read more...

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Courtesy of ROMEO GUZMAN

Día de los Muertos is a holiday to celebrate and remember family and friends who have died. Those who celebrate the holiday can visit cemeteries or create altars to honor the dead. Mariachi de UCLAtlán, among other performers, will instead hold a concert highlighting the holiday’s musical traditions in the Fowler Museum.


Power of publicity, advertisements can sway viewers' curiosity

To say that I am uncontrollably excited for the release of "Skyfall" would be an understatement. Read more...

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Although the 2012 science-fiction film “Prometheus” received a somewhat mediocre critical reception, its initial advertisements and publicity campaigns were convincing of the film’s quality.





Veteran costume designer shares experience with students

After years of this extensive and sometimes unconventional costume research, Karvonides started serving as a costume design professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television just last year, passing along similar tricks, valuable treats and years of experience. Read more...

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“American Horror Story” stars Jessica Lange as Sister Jude, Lily Rabe as Sister Mary Eunice, Lizzie Brocheré as Grace and Evan Peters as Kit. Chrisi Karvonides formerly designed costumes for this TV miniseries.