Saturday, November 14


This alumnus designed Josie Bruin. Now, she’s crafting award-winning animations.

A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time. Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea. Read more...

Photo: Recent UCLA alumnus Zora Xu stands against a wall in a monochromatic brown outfit. The animator, who graduated from the TFT school, said she starts her projects with a thesis.(Courtesy of Zora Xu)


Alumnus Mariska Hargitay hosts 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrating TV stars

This post was updated Sept. 15 at 3:22 p.m. Television’s biggest night unfolded Monday as the industry’s leading performers and creators gathered to recognize another year of work on the small screen.  The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, recognized television’s leading programs and performances across comedy, drama and limited series categories – with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as the night’s leading winner with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series. Read more...

Photo: Mariska Hargitay (center) raises arms and smiles while dancers carrying prop televisions surround her. The UCLA alumnus and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)




Daily Bruin Arts honors acting legend Tim Curry’s career highlights

Tim Curry’s legacy spans screen and stage. Curry died Aug. 25 at his home in Los Angeles. A prolific film star, Curry accumulated over 200 stage and screen credits across a momentous 60-year career. Read more...

Photo: Tim Curry smirks at the camera while leaning on a piano. The late film star accumulated over 200 stage and screen credits across a momentous 60-year career. (Courtesy of IMDb)


Q&A: Emmy-nominated actress Karolina Wydra says acting is a powerful, fulfilling art

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:10 p.m. From finding financial independence as a model to fulfillment as an actress, Karolina Wydra has now earned an Emmy nomination with her newest role. Read more...

Photo: Karolina Wydra smiles at the camera wearing a white collared shirt against a brown background. Wydra was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Pluribus.” (Courtesy of Karolina Wydra)



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