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Arts & Entertainment Sharpening the A MIX Of MOCA

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Stephanie Cota Asst. Photo Editor The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles has always had a wide variety of exhibitions to showcase either the work of a particular artist or the collective pieces of a style. These showcases range thematically from politically inspired art to a collection of abstract art. This diverse range is found in both the current exhibitions as well the exhibitions the museum can anticipate. There are seven different exhibitions currently open to the public which have been open since summer. One of the more popular exhibits is the Common Objects exhibition. This showcase displays the works of many different post-

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THE MANY EMMYS

particularly memorable clip was a segment lampooning The Office, with Ashton Kutcher as the lead. Comedic musical numbers also livened up the night. The true star of the show, however, was Jane Lynch whose name in past years has became well known through her recurring role as Sue Sylvester on Glee. She stole the show as the host delivering witty lines and jokes throughout the night. Over the decades, the Emmys has become synonymous with amazing talent, extraordinary ability, and impressive flair for show business. The award ceremony was started by the Los Angeles based organization, the Academy of Television and Sciences. The name of the award originated from adding a feminine twist to the word immy, a common

TWorld War II artists who have dened the meaning of Pop Art. These artists include Jim Dine and the famous Andy Warhol. Common Objects has been open since June 30 and is coming to an end on October 10. Other exhibitions include a CY Twombly Tribute, The Personal is Political collection, a Miranda July collection, a George Herms compilation, selected works from MOCAs permanent collection, and a showcase of Lynda Bengliss work. All of these showings will be closing in October. There are also four more upcoming exhibitions MOCA will display in the following year. The first is titled Under the Big Black Sun, a collection of California photos, paintings, and sculptures from 1974 to 1981,

Countless pieces of art... to please everyones hearts. Courtesy of museumofdesign.com which will be open October 1 until February 13. The vintage photographs of old Hollywood will also be displayed as a showcase from November 13 until February 27, titled Naked Hollywood. Another exhibition, Ends of the Earth, is scheduled to open to the public in April of next year and Blues for Smoke will be open in October of the following year.

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Dimension

On November 11, Sony will be releasing a unique headmounted display known as the HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer. A prototype of this device was rst introduced in Las Vegas at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, back in January. The HMZ-T1 is a sleek, personal headset that enables the user to experience an immersive cinematic display. Sony has cleverly designed this headset so that the horizontal viewing angle rests at 45 degrees, leaving users to feel as if they are sitting 20 meters away from a 750-inch movie screen. The HMZ-T1 comes with two 0.7-inch Organic Light Emitting Diode screens that are able to be adjusted to the users eyes in order to provide a high denition picture. The OLED panels also allow for a fast response time which enables videos to play smoothly.

The device comes with a screen for each eye that works together to produce a threedimensional effect. Users will be captivated by the 5.1-surround sound coming from the built-in headphone speakers with four audio modes available. These include game, standard, music, and cinema. The HMZ-T1 will also be able to connect with other devices such as televisions or Blu-ray Disc players. The processor unit comes with two sockets for high-denition multimedia interface output and input. In addition to all these amazing features, Sony also came out with ear and eye piece adjustments available for comfort. The HMZ-T1 will, without a doubt, be a favorite of many. Users will nd the futuristic feel and the perfect view of the entire screen irresistible. The device has both two-dimensional and 3D functionality available for lm watching and game playing. This is an enormous upgrade

Vision

The 63rd Primetime Emmys broadcasted live on FOX Television straight from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on September 18. All across the country, millions tuned in to see who would join the ranks of other distinguished winners of past years. The evenings big winners included Melissa McCarthy, Julie Bowen, Jon Stewart, and Kyle Chandler. These stars were finally able to enjoy the recognition that they deserve for their work on their respective productions. Surprisingly, Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory beat Steve Carrell of The Ofce for Best Comedy Actor. The show was entertaining with amusing skits parodying various popular TV shows. A

from the previous attempt of a wearable 3D device by Nintendo, Virtual Boy. Virtual Boy was a complete disaster because it was too bulky and had horrible quality. H o w e v e r, w e i g h i n g o n l y 14.8-ounces, the HMZ-T1 has corrected the problem that made Nintendos gaming device a failure. The capabilities of the HMZ-T1 greatly surpass those of Virtual Boy, which was only used for gaming. Sony has also succeeded in creating this small, easy-tocarry headset without degrading picture quality. In fact, they managed to create perfect and crisp images that make the video all the more natural. Priced at less than $800, this headset is a must-buy for anyone who wants to enjoy the high-definition home theater experience. Although the HMZ-T1 is set to be rst released exclusively in Japan, it is expected to be sold in the United States at around Christmastime.

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nickname for image orthicon tubes which were found in early cameras. Shirley Dinsdale, who won Most Outstanding Television Personality, holds the honor of receiving the very rst Emmy. At first, the Emmys were originally only meant to honor Los Angeles based television productions, however, the show has, since then, expanded to include a much broader range. Past winners have included Lucille Ball for her comedic work on I Love Lucy, Bill Cosby for I Spy, and Betty White for The Golden Girls. The Emmys have become a night of glamour, excess, and beauty with stars from all over the country showing up in their best dresses and suits. An invitation to the spectacular show is truly proof of ones A-list status.