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Movies & Television

BYU professor's short film chosen for local film festival

By Annika Ohran
January 23, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU adjunct professor and filmmaker Douglas Cunningham finished directing his second short film, “Highway,” and is preparing for its first showing on January 27 and subsequent screening at Zions Indie Film Fest in March.
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Movies & Television

Man with Down syndrome works with brother to fulfill lifelong dream of becoming a movie star

By James Hoopes
January 11, 2023 12:00 AM
Brothers David and Luke Johnson were on a family trip in Hawaii when David met the girl of his dreams. He even got her phone number. But on the journey home, he lost it. David kept a photo of that mysterious girl on his dresser for years.
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Movies & Television

Fans say Wonder Woman leads way for more female media representation

By Kayla Goodson
July 13, 2017 12:00 AM
'Wonder Woman' is now the highest-grossing live-action film directed by a woman.
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Campus Events

Rare presentation of 'Smoky' to screen at the BYU library

By Jenny Lee
January 26, 2017 12:00 AM
'Smoky' will be shown in the BYU library auditorium. (Special Collections Arts and Communication Archive)
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Movies & Television

'Modest Mermaid' BYU student makes a splash on Kourtney Kardashian's Instagram

By Chase Lewis
June 09, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU student Teresa Jack has been a huge fan of the Disney movie 'The Little Mermaid' since she was young.
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Movies & Television

'Saturday's Warrior' film introduces classic story to new generations

By Ania Rdzyn
March 28, 2016 12:00 AM
A reboot of the iconic Mormon play-turned-movie 'Saturday's Warrior' is premiering Wednesday, March 30, at the Megaplex 17 Theater in Sandy before hitting the big screen on Friday, April 1. Movie producers hope to use the film adaptation to introduce the beloved story to younger generations of Mormon moviegoers.
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Life

6 things to do over Valentine's weekend in Provo

By Ania Rdzyn
February 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Singers Brian Stucki and Clara Hurtado-Lee from the Utah Lyric Opera rehearsing for the performance. (Elizabeth Hansen)
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Life

6 things to do during winter, as told by Groundhog Day

By Liesl Hansen
February 02, 2016 12:00 AM
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Art

BYU alumnus director of "The Other Side of Heaven" directs new holiday film "Christmas Eve"

By Jessica Parcell
November 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Mitch Davis coaches Patrick Stewart during the shooting of a scene. Mitch Davis is the director of 'Christmas Eve' which is premiering on Dec. 4, 2015. (Charlene Winters)
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Life

'Just Let Go' film portrays drunken driving, death, forgiveness

By Laurajane Blaser
November 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Chris Williams' story of forgiveness continues to touch hearts and lives.
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: The number of Christian films is growing in Hollywood

By Kjersten Johnson
October 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Actor and founder of Pureflix David A. R. White discusses Christian films in Hollywood with an audience member. Redemptive content in Hollywood films increases consistently. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Movies & Television

"Highway to Dhampus" film premieres

By Bailey Fruit
October 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Elizabeth James, played by Rachel Hurd-Wood, stars in 'Highway to Damphus.' 'Highway to Dhampus' comes to University Mall Cinemark October 9. (Julie Ahlander)
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Movies & Television

Ski film 'Paradise Waits' to premiere in Salt Lake City on Monday

By Alexander Balkman
September 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Teton Gravity Research will premiere its ski film 'Paradise Waits' at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater in Salt Lake City on Sept. 14.
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Movies & Television

Video: Exclusive sneak peak of new 'Saturday's Warrior' filming

By Jake Healey
September 10, 2015 12:00 AM
Scenes from the new 'Saturday's Warrior' movie were shot at Salt Lake's Liberty Park last week, kicking off a filmmaking process that will last for the next several weeks.
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Local

Provo police officers to start wearing body cameras this year

By Megan Kennedy
June 15, 2015 12:00 AM
The Provo Police Department has spent the last two years testing body cameras. Now the department sees the implementation of these cameras becoming a reality in the near future.
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Movies & Television

Film 'Freetown' inspired by LDS Liberian missionaries' real-life struggle for survival

By Kara Mason
March 23, 2015 12:00 AM
The true story of eight LDS Liberian missionaries in the midst of a civil war inspired director Garrett Batty's feature film 'Freetown.'
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Movies & Television

21 great speeches from the movies

By Sarah Burchett
February 12, 2015 12:00 AM
Individuals wanting to brush up on their public speaking skills can now do so online through BYU Independent Study. The online class is based on BYU's own public speaking course, Theatre and Media Arts 150, which is moving from the Theatre department to Student Development fall 2015. To celebrate the move, we've compiled a sample of the best speeches immortalized in film, delivered by people who clearly got an 'A' in public speaking.
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Nation

Batman actor Christian Bale rises to visit Aurora shooting victims

July 26, 2012 12:00 AM
AURORA, CO - Christian Bale, star of the last three Batman movies, met with seven patients injured from the shooting at a midnight screening of 'The Dark Knight Rises' at the Medical Center of Aurora on Tuesday.
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