Professor Lane Shefter Bishop’s new film, Wicked Moms Club, had gone through a wild ride but came to be a success story. Aside from being a professor, Bishop has the talent of being a working producer and director in Hollywood. MarVista Entertainment, the company that produced the film, called Bishop saying that they needed a director on a film that was just green-lit for production. Luckily, she was available for the movie that would soon to be Lifetime’s new film, Wicked Moms Club. The inspiration behind the story was based on an article that captured the attention of MarVista’s development executive. “She [the executive] was telling me about the article the project was … [Read more...] about A film by CSUSB professor Premiered on Lifetime
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The World Goes’ Round
By Yesica Gonzalez I Staff Writer I When you go around the world, you want to do it without a nail going through your foot. “Two assistant stage managers sweep the stage every night before every rehearsal so there’s no nails or anything left on the stage, because we rehearse in the same space that we’re building,” remarked Director and Professor Kathryn Ervin. The World Goes ‘Round musical is coming to campus but before opening day, there is much going on behind the curtains. Rehearsals started in the beginning of the quarter in the Barnes Theater, located at the Performing Arts building. There, students and staff will spend eight weeks practicing before the opening … [Read more...] about The World Goes’ Round
Poppin’ Newz
By Andrea Jimenez |Staff Writer| MC Hammer releases 2Pac collab MC Hammer finally shares music from his collaboration with the one and only 2Pac on Feb. 23. 20 years after his death, 2Pac continues to impact fans with great new music, reminiscing on simpler times, and "Too Tight" reminds fans why 2Pac's music should be kept alive. It is rumored that MC Hammer's ghost album features more tracks in collaboration with 2Pac, but further details are yet to be released. T.I. owes money to IRS For the third time, in the past year alone, it was disclosed on Feb. 24 that T.I. has been involved in some serious money issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Over the … [Read more...] about Poppin’ Newz
“Unfriended” is not your typical horror film
By Jose Alvarez | Staff Writer | “Unfriended” is a low budget film that has been making a lot of noise around CSUSB lately. The movie was released on April 17 with what seemed to be low expectations from everyone. If you ask me, the movie was pretty decent. What’s unique about the film is that we, the audience, view it as if it were a Skype call. The screenwriter, Nelson Greaves, used an unknown spirit that invades the Skype transmission. The plot goes as follows: Laura Barns was a victim of cyber-bullying after a video was posted online of her passed out at a party. After the embarrassing video was uploaded on YouTube, another video was posted of … [Read more...] about “Unfriended” is not your typical horror film
Nimoy will “live long and prosper” in our hearts
By Ivanna Carlos |Staff Writer| Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock, died at 83. Nimoy, born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1931, was pronounced dead in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 27. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, caused by his smoking, was the cause of his death. It is a shame that Nimoy didn’t quit smoking soon enough. Not only was Nimoy an American actor but also a film director, poet, singer-songwriter, and photographer. Nimoy started his career when he was eight years old when he acted in a play and continued acting throughout his high school years. He made his official debut in 1951 at 20 years old, with a minor part in “Queen For a Day”, leading to … [Read more...] about Nimoy will “live long and prosper” in our hearts
Arts & Letters Week has professors visit CSUSB
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| "My favorite part was the 'mice' running around people's feet. Did you know it was weed whackers under the seats to simulate mice? So much fun!" said Randal Kleiser in response to his contribution to the Disneyland attraction "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience". Kleiser, the director of the 1978 musical film, "Grease", "The Blue Lagoon", and "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid", spoke about film and digital media at the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 11. "Rod Metts asked me to be here tonight, so here I am," said Kleiser. "This is our first ever, inaugural, key note address, ever at CSUSB Arts and Letters Week!" said Dr. Rod Metts, … [Read more...] about Arts & Letters Week has professors visit CSUSB
Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The blockbuster movies, coming summer soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat and are loaded with realistic looking special effects. Get your ticket stubs ready for the five highly anticipated movies, offering you an escape to a cool theater to beat the summer heat. “This is the End” revolves around a group of friends struggling to survive during the Apocalypse and arguing over the last Milky Way candy bar. This hilarious movie sports a talented cast, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. The cast’s strong comedic timing becomes apparent in the trailer, as well as presenting a reason for … [Read more...] about Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
J.J. Abrams plans to live long and prosper
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Star Trek: Into Darkness” delivers high action thrills that will leave you sitting on the edge of your theater seat. The exciting blockbuster movie soared to number one and earned $70.2 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. "Star Trek: Into Darkness” is the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly popular movie "Star Trek" released in 2009. The opening scene shows a high-speed chase on an exotic planet complete with a fiery volcano, which draws you into the movie feeling eager about what will happen next. Actor Chris Pine reprises the role of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk and actor Zachary Quinto also returns as … [Read more...] about J.J. Abrams plans to live long and prosper
Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “The Great Gatsby” draws viewers with such realistic looking special effects that it places you into the wondrous, dangerous world of millionaire Jay Gatsby. Although it faced stiff competition with “Iron Man 3” at the box office, “The Great Gatsby” managed to open at number two and earned $51.1 million in its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. Producer, writer and director Baz Luhrmann, director of movies like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge," has returned with his take on the novel, "The Great Gatsby." Traces of "Romeo and Juliet" also showed up in "The Great Gatsby," since both movies revolved around a pair of lovers becoming … [Read more...] about Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer “The Big Wedding,” promises to deliver comedic thrills that will make you laugh right out of your seat. The hilarious movie opened at number four and earned $7.59 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The movie has similarities to the wildly popular, “Father of the Bride,” movie series, starring actor Steve Martin that revolves around a family reuniting for a wedding and the resulting craziness that ensues. “The Big Wedding” gives an updated twist that includes adoption, divorce, cheating spouses, and other surprises. Writer, director, producer Justin Zackham, writer of movies such as, "The Bucket List" and "Going … [Read more...] about You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”