Comic-Con, not just about comics any more, is changing the entertainment industry
USC experts note that the annual event, which opens Thursday in San Diego, is making a difference behind the scenes and on screen, too.
Recognize that background? University Park Campus has starring role in movies, TV
From Laurel and Hardy to How to Get Away with Murder, it’s not unusual to see USC on the big or small screen — often standing in for some other place.
USC Libraries’ Scripter Award honors Call Me by Your Name and The Handmaid’s Tale
The movie and TV series are recognized as the year’s best cinematic adaptation of the written word at Doheny Library.
USC Libraries name finalists for 30th annual Scripter Awards
In a competitive year, tie votes lead to additional nominees for the awards, which honor the authors of printed works alongside the writers who adapt their stories for film and TV.
USC 2017 | Celebrities from TV and movies who taught Trojans this year
✌ Year in review: From Bryan Cranston to Issa Rae, stars from Los Angeles’ entertainment industry and beyond brought valuable lessons to USC students.
Is Netflix bad for you? How binge-watching could hurt your health
USC experts share when it’s time to put down the remote when watching The Crown or The Fall.
NBC’s Lester Holt offers insight into fake news and hosting a debate with Trump
The anchor sits down with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay for a revealing hourlong conversation.
Insecure’s Issa Rae shares secrets with USC audience, like where she gets her best ideas
The writer/actress is drawn to projects that depict people you don’t usually see on traditional television and movies — people like herself and her friends.
Alexandra Billings of Transparent talks transitioning, teaching and life experiences
The transgender writer, actor, singer and theater arts teacher cautions students to have realistic career expectations.
USC Annenberg-Humana studies suggest relationship between TV age bias and health of seniors
Findings explore the connection between negative portrayals of seniors and their effect on mental and physical health.
Tech on the big screen: Computer users, and hackers, are more likely to be male characters
New study examines depictions of computer science in TV and films.
Advice from one of your Friends: Lisa Kudrow shares career insight with USC drama students
Her impressive career has also had plenty of low points, like the time she was fired from Frasier.
Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson’s voice) shares tips of the trade
USC School of Dramatic Arts students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
Funny, business: TV, film pros talk about working in comedy at USC festival
Women in Comedy panel — with producer Suzanne Todd and performers Nicole Byer, Maria Bamford and Cameron Esposito — is part of three-day USC Comedy Festival.
Simon Helberg of The Big Bang Theory makes a strong impression at USC
The self-deprecating actor gives his take on Nicolas Cage and Al Pacino before talking about his CBS series and working with Meryl Streep.
Where Won’t This Alumna Travel for the Jeopardy! Clue Crew?
Tracy Oliver Rewrites the Script for Her Career
USC student Sam Deutsch crowned Jeopardy! College Champion
USC Dornsife junior’s knowledge of the U.S. Senate pays off in a big way.
What is it that makes the Super Bowl so super?
USC experts discuss why the big game brings us together — and have some advice for advertisers, too.
I’ll take ‘Smartest Trojan’ for $400, Alex: USC student to compete on Jeopardy!
USC Dornsife political economy major Sam Deutsch will take part in the show’s College Championship.
Empire co-creator Danny Strong returns to center stage
The USC School of Dramatic Arts alum visits with 150 students in — and outside — the Bing Theatre auditorium.
When it comes to women in sports, TV news tunes out
A 25-year study of news coverage finds that TV sports segments and SportsCenter barely acknowledge female athletes.
This just in: Alumna reports from global hotspots
CBS News journalist Alison Harmelin has covered breaking stories from Hurricane Katrina to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Collectors share a passion for Southern California’s past
USC Libraries, Artbound present a documentary focusing on an obsession with Los Angeles history.