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Movies & Television

A view through the lens

By Jacob Roberts
November 08, 2012 12:00 AM
John Lyde has been going to the movies since he was a little kid — as in, two or three years old. His dad took him all the time, and Lyde developed a love for film at an early age. He remembers seeing the movie 'Willow' and being enthralled by the emotions of fear, excitement, humor and romance it evoked in him. It captivated him. It inspired him. Simply put, Lyde knew he wanted to make movies.
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From console to big screen

By Jacob Roberts
November 07, 2012 12:00 AM
The video game industry seems to be on the rise as the go-to place for movie ideas. With titles like 'Uncharted,' 'Mass Effect' and 'Assassin's Creed' in the works, it appears the next few years of movies will be rated M for Mature.
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Eager for release dates

By Jacob Roberts
November 07, 2012 12:00 AM
The movie industry's holiday season has been dominated by Harry Potter for many of the last 1o years, but this season, a new saga and a returning one, will pull in the crowds.
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Movies & Television

'Skyfall' and 'The Hobbit' promise to be some of this seasons' biggest holiday blockbusters

By Jacob Roberts
November 07, 2012 12:00 AM
The movie industry's holiday season has been dominated by Harry Potter for many of the past 10 years, but this season, a new saga and a returning one will pull in the crowds.
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Movies & Television

Osama bin Laden raid movie to air on TV

By Jacob Roberts
October 30, 2012 12:00 AM
A made-for-TV movie of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden will air two days before Election Day on the National Geographic Channel.
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Life

Strengthening ties with the poor in the Philippines

By Jacob Roberts
October 30, 2012 12:00 AM
The nonprofit Philippine Improvement Group hosted a service project this Saturday, tying blankets for destitute and orphaned children from the Philippines.
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Life

Strengthening ties with the poor of the Philippines

By Jacob Roberts
October 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The nonprofit Philippine Improvement Group hosted a service project this Saturday, tying blankets for destitute and orphaned children from the Philippines.
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Movies & Television

Divine Comedy hits the tube

By Jacob Roberts
October 03, 2012 12:00 AM
Fans of BYU's Divine Comedy can now enjoy more laughs, jokes and spoofs from the comfort of their own couch as the stage production goes televised.
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Life abroad: Lessons learned

By Jacob Roberts
September 30, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU Kennedy Center's office of International Study Programs (ISP) has just concluded its annual 'Stories Abroad' film contest, and it's time for students to vote for the best video.
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