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January 8, 8:17 pm

Alumna brings flexibility as Disney Channel choreographer

Lilian Manansala choreographed the Disney Channel show “So Random!”, and the show’s title could also describe Manansala’s dance repertoire. The world arts and cultures alumna creates dance pieces concerning ketchup, zombies, dogs and puppets as a guest choreographer on sitcoms for the television networks Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. Read more...

Photo: World arts and cultures alumna Lilian Manansala is a guest choreographer for Nickelodeon and Disney television shows, where she works with young actors. (Courtesy of Nick Holmes)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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January 8, 8:17 pm

Q&A: Benjamin Scheuer talks candid emotions of one-man musical ‘The Lion’

Two-year-old Benjamin Scheuer received a banjo that was constructed by his father using a cookie tin, rubber bands and a red necktie – his first exposure to music. Read more...

Photo: Benjamin Scheuer will perform his one-man autobiographical musical “The Lion” at Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse. The show documents his personal journeys using seven guitars that are tuned differently to create a variety of sounds and moods. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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January 8, 8:17 pm

Second Take: ‘Charmed’ reboot to cast a spell with prequel storyline

Fans better be charmed with The CW’s television reboot of “Charmed.” The CW announced its development Thursday of a rendition of the 1998 to 2006 show “Charmed,” which will take place in the 1970s with a new cast of witches. Read more...

Photo: The CW announced it will remake a prequel version of the 2000s show “Charmed” featuring a new cast of witches. (Creative Commons by Wkikpedystka96 via Wikimedia)

Arts, Film & TV

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January 6, 7:15 pm

Movie Review: ‘Hidden Figures’

“Hidden Figures” may lack CGI explosions and action-packed fight scenes, but make no mistake – it’s a superhero film. The film relies on the conventional biopic formula – hardship and triumph, based on a true story – but manages to refresh the genre with its powerful narrative, complex performances, comprehensive understanding of discrimination and bold cinematography. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Hopper Stone/20th Century Fox)

Arts, Behind the Bruin, Film & TV, Lifestyle, Music, The Quad

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December 31, 6:33 pm

Press Pass: A&E writers’ favorite experiences of 2016

For the new year, Daily Bruin A&E writers share what made their reporting experiences in 2016 so memorable. “Alum panelists discuss Asian-American representation in popular media” Olivia Mazzucato I arrived to cover the “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel, hosted by Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company. Read more...

Photo: The “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel in October featured actor Leonard Wu, ABC programming manager Stan Pham and YouTuber Chris Dinh. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV, Music

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December 30, 2:11 pm

Missed reviews of 2016: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘Joanne’

Daily Bruin A&E spent the year reviewing films and albums to help students decide which art is worth their time and money. By the end of 2016, A&E had foregone opportunities to share thoughts on some of the year’s most popular and promising projects. Read more...

Photo: The Netflix original “Stranger Things” became one of the best television shows of 2016, blending science fiction with a story of friendship. (Netflix)


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