HOW TO MAKE A HIT TV SERIES

 

 *THURS, AUG 20, 2009*

HOW TO MAKE A HIT TV SERIES

w/ GREY’S ANATOMY CREATOR,

SHONDA RHIMES ‘91 

Come mix, mingle and learn from Hollywood’s top television creator of “Gray’s Anatomy” & “Private Practice” about how to make a successful series that runs season after season.

Agenda:

Thursday, August 20, 2009
7PM – FREE Cocktails & Appetizers
7:30PM – Panel featuring Shonda Rhimes ‘91

Location:
Writers Guild of America
7000 W. Third Street
Los Angeles 90048
(southwest corner of Third & Fairfax )

Parking:
FREE under building – garage entrance on Blackburn (1 block south of
Third Street)

Cost:
$20 for DAEMA members.
$30 for non-members.
($10 for Young Alums)

More Info:
DartmouthEntertainment@gmail.com

Don’t miss out. Space is limited for this exclusive and intimate event, so RSVP now to insure your spot.

 

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NOTE: No ticket’s available at the door.  RSVP by sending ticket
payment via PayPal (www.paypal.com) to “DartmouthEntertainment@gmail.com“.

 

 

SHONDA RHIMES ‘91

The driving creative force behind one of the most successful television medical dramas since ER, tireless multi-hyphenate Shonda Rhimes worked for years as a feature-film screenwriter before bringing Grey’s Anatomy to the small screen in 2005. Of course, writing comes easy for the lifelong storyteller who was tape-recording stories for her parents to transcribe before she even learned to spell, yet entering into the world of show business proved a formidable task for the artist who wasn’t used to the idea of dealing with network executives.

It was Rhimes’ screenplay for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge that earned actress Halle Berry her first Emmy, and after the success of the Britney Spears road movie Crossroads and the well-received Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, it seemed that the emerging talent had a successful career writing features in her future. Yet all of that would change when Rhimes adopted a newborn child back in 2002. In the months after adopting the child, Rhimes found herself largely housebound and rediscovering her love of television. Realizing that she was just as capable of creating a successful weekly series as she was a stand-alone feature, the ambitious writer created a show concerning a group of sexy young war correspondents. As fate would have it, however, the war in Iraq would prompt Touchstone to cancel the series before it even went before the cameras, yet rumors persisted that the studio was searching for a quality medical drama. It didn’t take long for the University Park, IL, native to grasp the inherent drama of being a medical intern, and in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy debuted to critical and popular acclaim. It seemed that the writer who had once been accepted to USC on the prestigious Gary Rosenberg Writing Fellowship had finally arrived, and that, despite some hard times getting there, Rhimes had finally hit her stride as a writer, while showing impressive growth as a producer as well.

With Grey’s Anatomy still maintaining an impressive fan base three years after its debut, Rhimes continued telling the story of popular character Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery (Kate Walsh) in the spin-off series Private Practice in fall 2007.

Tuck Media & Entertainment Symposium

 

Friday, April 3, 2009

Join featured artists, producers, entrepreneurs, investors, and media specialists to explore the rapidly-changing landscape of entertainment.  This one-day event will feature live entertainment, presentations, and roundtable discussions about the monetization of artistic content.  Space is limited, so sign up today.

Register now (free for Tuck/Dartmouth) à   www.tuckmedia.net

 

	SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
	THURSDAY, APRIL 2
	4 – 6 pm Conway Foyer	Advance Registration
	10:00 pm Cohen Great Hall	Open Jam Music Session Who said there is no musical talent at Tuck? Come see the bankers and quant jocks share their talents. Or better yet, come perform yourself! Hosted by the Tuck Band and sponsored by Harpoon Brewery.
	FRIDAY, APRIL 3
	8:00 am Raether Atrium	Registration and Light Breakfast
	9:00 am Raether Atrium	Welcome Speeches
	9:40 am Borelli Classroom	Ethics Panel: Copyright Law and Fair Use The Ethics panel, sponsored by the Allwin Initiative and hosted by Senior Associate Dean Robert Hansen, will explore the ethical issues surrounding illegal file downloads and the fair use of creative content.
	11:10 am Georgiopoulos Classroom	Creative Presentation: “Madmen – The Art of the Brand” Emmy-Award-Winning Producer Cara McKenney discusses the creative process of turning an idea into the award-winning title sequence for one of the most acclaimed shows in recent history.
	12 – 1 pm	Lunch Break
	1:00 pm Georgiopoulos Classroom	Keynote Event: The Past and Future of Filmed Entertainment Veteran producer and director Paul Lazarus (D’76), whose credits include television shows such as “Melrose Place” and “Samantha Who?” will present his perspective on the future of the television and film industries.
	2:00 pm Cohen Great Hall	Songwriters in the Round                        Singer / Songwriters Jason Spooner, Jud Caswell, and Charlotte Kendrick will share their songs, and the stories behind them.
	3:10 pm Borelli Classroom	Operator Panel: Changing Landscape for Creative Companies The Operator panel, sponsored by the Center for Digital Strategies and hosted by Professor Eric Johnson, will assemble a group of executives who are addressing the challenges of the rapidly changing digital environment.
	4:40 pm Borelli Classroom	Investor Panel: Investing in Media & Entertainment The Investor panel, sponsored by the Center for Private Equity, will explore the challenges of, and opportunities for, investing in media & entertainment.
	6:00 pm Raether Atrium	TuckTails and Closing Reception            Musical performances by the Jason Spooner Trio and Charlotte Kendrick.
	9:00 pm Cohen Great Hall	Indaba Dance Party Dance the night away with music courtesy of Indaba and beer courtesy of Harpoon. Not a bad combo.

         

2009 ALUMNI SEMINAR

 

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2009 ALUMNI SEMINAR:   UNDERSTANDING    IMPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL MEDIA

 

 

 

 

 March 14, 2009, 8:30am – 3:30pm  |  Caltech Bechman Auditorium  |  Pasadena, CA

Hany Farid is the William H. Neukom 1964 Distinguished Professor in Computational Science and Director of the Neukom Institute for Computational Science. From working with federal law enforcement agencies on digital forensics, to the digital reconstruction of Ancient Egyptian tombs, Farid works and plays with digital media at the crossroads of computer science, engineering, mathematics, optics, and psychology.   As the technology that allows for digital media to be manipulated and distorted is developing at break-neck speeds, our understanding of the technological, ethical, and legal implications is lagging behind. Professor Farid will discuss some of these issues and describe techniques which we have developed for detecting tampering in digital media.

 

   

Mary Flanagan is the inaugural holder of the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professorship in Digital Humanities and a professor of film and media studies. She is an artist, designer, and theorist who investigates everyday relationships in light of contemporary technology, with a particular interest in games and play. Artists, activists, and documentary media makers have turned to games in order to convey new messages in this emerging medium. In her talk, Mary will showcase the variety of new game forms, demonstrate the grey areas of fact/fiction, play/work, and fun/learning in games. She will also discuss the potential for games to affect the world around us.

 

Price is $45 per person and increases to $55 after March 7.  Make your reservation by payment via Paypal.

 

 

DAEMA OSCARS VIEWING PARTY

February 22, 2009, 4:30-8pm   ESPN Zone at LA Live, Downtown LA 1011 S. Figueora St.  Los Angeles CA

DAEMA and IVY Entertainment team up for this years Oscars Viewing Party. We wanted to book the biggest HD screen in town, so we’re headed downtown to the new ESPN Zone at LA Live (across from the Staples Center). We’re taking over the main Screening Room, which looks like a Vegas casino sports book. Its huge main screen has twoside screens, and a dozen flat panels to show the Academy Awards action everywhere.      PREDICT THE WINNERS BALLOT:  Predict the Oscar winners on your Award Winner Ballot to win prizing: $100 Arclight gift card.  DAEMA PARTICIPATION:  In addition to having several nominations, DAEMA members have been involved in the production of this year’s show.  The top of the broadcast will include an interview with our very own Buck Henry ‘52.  The production was supervised by Director/Producer Jethro Rothe-Kushel ‘03 and AD’d by Mark Hansson ‘81. DRESS: And cuz it’s the Oscars, we’re gonna get fancy and go semi-formal optional. i.e. blazer for the gents, ladies cocktail dresses you know what to do. DINNER: We’ll dine on this Wolfgang Puck Catered buffet menu:   Appetizers    – Crudites of Fresh Vegetables with Ranch Peppercorn Dressing    – Sliced Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes w. Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Basil   Entrees    – Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Pesto    – Sliced Char-Spiced Tri-Tip of Beef with Mustard Demi-Glace    Sides    – Sauteed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds    – Penne Pasta with Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce    Desserts    – Chocolate Brownie w Strawberries, Caramel, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream    – Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce    – Coffee, tea, water included Seconds, thirds welcome; can’t decide, then try everything! Cash bar for drinks

MEMBERS ONLY WINE TASTING @ WALLY’S

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 | 7-9 PM | Westwood

Wally’s Wine and Spirits

  

Come join us for an evening of wine tasting and instruction with connoisseur Eric Lawrence Brown ‘00. Eric will give a 45-minute session on how to taste wine and address everything you wanted to know about wine but were afraid to ask. The session will be followed by a tasting of 6-8 wines; selections from Wally’s gourmet department will also be served. There will be opportunity during and after the tasting for discussion and Q&A.. Capacity is STRICTLY LIMITED to 30 PEOPLE, so sign up early to reserve your spot!

PRICE: $40 for young alums (class of 1998-2008), $50 for everyone else

 

 For reservations or questions please contact Max Flisi 617-407-4873 orsimplymax@gmail.com

PLAY – “A Don’t Hug Me County Fair”

What: the World Premiere of Phil Olson ’79s new musical comedy, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair
When: Thru March 29, 2009
Where: The Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre
10900 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(1/2 block east of Vineland on Burbank)
How Much: $15
Includes the world premiere performance and after party in the green room with wine, pop, food, and dessert.
RSVP: Email Phil at phil@philolson.net and he will let you know how to get tickets. Seating is limited.

A DON’T HUG ME COUNTY FAIR is the summer sequel to the original, DON’T HUG ME, and the Christmas sequel, A DON’T HUG ME CHRISTMAS CAROL, both published by Samuel French and have played in over 80 cities around the U.S. and Canada.

Synopsis:

It’s summer time and the Bunyan County Fair is approaching, the biggest thing that’s happened in Bunyan Bay since the winter carnival snowplow parade. This year the Bunyan County Fair means one thing to Gunner and Clara Johnson, owners of a little bar called The Bunyan; The Miss Walleye Queen Competition. Bernice, the pretty waitress, sees this as her big chance to win Miss Walleye Queen, to be discovered, and more important, to have her face carved in butter at the Minnesota State Fair. The trouble begins when Gunner’s wife, Clara, decides she also wants to win Miss Walleye Queen. Bigger trouble arrives when Gunner’s estranged twin sister, Trigger, shows up to try to win the beauty pageant. 

Featuring 16 original songs including, “My Campfire is Burnin’,” “I’m a Bunyan Woman,” “If I Could Win Miss Walleye Queen,” “Pontoon Ladies,” “I’m Just a Pretty Forest Ranger,” and “Our Butter Face Queen.”

For more info on the DON’T HUG ME series, visit
www.donthugme.com
www.adonthugmechristmascarol. com
www.adonthugmecountyfair.com

NY: HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR – DAEMA invites BROWN & STANFORD ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS

Nolita, NY | Monday, December 8, 2008, 6 – 8 PM

 

 

$1 off all drinks between 6 – 7 PM

Sweet and Vicious
5 Spring Street (between Elizabeth Street and Bowery)
Directions: 6 at Spring St; B, D at Grand St; J, M, Z at Bowery  

Email Simone Swink for more details.

 

 

While we realize the Dartmouth Club holiday party is same night,

we hope people can make both parties (or just the DAEMA one).

Feel free to email Simone to check that
people are still there (most likely until 10pm).

LA RECAP of THIS WEEK’S SCREENING & MIXERS

 

On Monday night, short form projects from fifteen talented Dartmouth alumni Directors, Producers, Writers, Artists, Animators, and Actors were shown at The Bungalow Club in Hollywood.  Among fifty in attendance were alumni working at major studios and networks like Paramount, NBC, Endeavor, and ICM as well as agents, producers, and development executives from various independent and boutique companies and agencies.  The program lasted about 90 minutes and afterwards alums mixed, mingled, let loose, and enjoyed the company into the night.

  

   

  

On Tuesday night, dozens of DAEMA members joined the company of other Ivy alums and friends at the IVY Entertainment Holiday Party at Ivan Kane’s Cafe Wa s.  Alums from all the Ivies and friends packed the new restaurant with lively conversation, live piano playing, and holiday prize giveaways.

  

 

DAEMA Drinks @ O’Bar

OCTOBER 10, 2008

O’Bar, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA

Come meet and mix with other Dartmouth Alumni in Entertainment & Media at an informal mixer & drinks. Half-priced Drinks until 8pm.

DAEMA SCREENING & MIXER

Los Angeles, Monday, December 1, 2008, 7:30 PM
Join us in Hollywood for exclusive access to DAEMA’s Short Content Film Screening featuring music videos, commercials, web content, animations and short films from Dartmouth Alumni at the Bungalow Club on the Melrose strip. Relax with half-priced cocktails, meet new Dartmouth alums, and enjoy entertaining content on the outdoor terrace. $15 for DCLA Members. This event will sell out. Register by November 1, by sending paypal to: DartmouthEntertainment@gmail.com.
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