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Category Archives: MOVIES
Ken Block unveils new multi-hoonable Ford Fiesta HFHV
Ken Block has got to be one of the most envied people in the world. Not only is he a professional rally racer with Monster World Rally Team, but he’s also a co-founder of DC-Shoes which is one of the most popular brands for skateboard, snowboarding, motorcross…. Pretty much all extreme sports.
His latest project has been the Ford Fiesta HFHV which is a hybrid function (not like a Prius) but is adaptable for use in each of the three types of rally competition: stage rallies, rallycross and Gymkhana.
The car is based on Block’s Ford Fiesta RS WRC, albeit with a 2.0-liter turbo four capable of producing as much as 600 horsepower and 665 pound-feet of torque, depending on configuration. And configurability is what this car’s all about. By swapping the wheels and tires and adjusting everything from the suspension to the engine mapping, the HFHV can be quickly set up for any of these three functions. Believe it or not, Block’s Monster crew says it can even be street-legal, depending on the setup.
The video is very cleverly executed to show you exactly what modifications are made for each race type.
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Experiment No.1: Skateboard Shades
Experiment No. 1 – Skateboard Shades from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.
Love the concept of recycling snapped decks and I really want a pair of these.
Follow Shwood’s own Eric Singer as he meets up with Keith Hufnagel and others to claim the streets of LA in pursuit of Shwood’s latest experiment, sunglasses made from broken skateboard decks. Crafted entirely in Shwood’s local woodshop, this one-of-a-kind pair of sunglasses was created out of curiosity, just to see what was possible. For more of Shwood’s experiments visit: ExperimentWithNature.com
Based in Portland, Oregon Shwood creates handcrafted wooden eyewear using fine exotic hardwoods. Shwood’s in-house manufacturing process merges precision technology with classic skilled craftsmanship to create a timeless art form. Every step from veneering and precision lens cutting, to shaping and finishing is conducted in our own Portland-based workshop to promise an entirely handcrafted eyewear piece. View the collection at shwoodshop.com
Aloe Blacc – Billie Jean (Special MADE Performance)
MOMENTS WITH ALOE BLACC, MIKI AND JAYBO: “BILLIE JEAN” PART 6/6 from MADE Blog on Vimeo.
Aloe Blacc is bringing back a sophisticated swagger, music has longed for. MADE invited Aloe Blacc for a special creative session in Berlin. An unbelievable cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” by Miki and his string-quintet, into a classical composition.
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Fiji Surfing: Pacific Pirates
Pacific Pirates from Billabong on Vimeo.
Fiji’s Cloudbreak at it’s finest. Follow a few Aussie boys take on some of the best barrels and worst wipeouts of their surfing career.
“Some are calling it the biggest and best swell to hit Fiji in 20 years, check out Dean Bowen, Scardy, Nick Vasicek and Mikey Brennan’s journey chasing down the monster waves with some of the worlds finest.”
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Off The Wall TV: Mister Cartoon at Art in the Streets Video
Mister Cartoon : Art In The Streets from Off The Wall TV on Vimeo.
One of my favourite quotes -”Jumping out the S-Class to do a throw-up is a bizarre look.” – Mister Cartoon
This latest episode of Vans’s Off The Wall TV catches up with Mister Cartoon as he chats about his recent work for MOCA’s “Art in the Streets” exhibition.
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Skittles – Newlyweds Commercial
Skittles – Newlyweds – Dir. Cousins [Not affiliated with Wrigley or Skittles. Contains explicit content not suitable for minors] from Cousins on Vimeo.
This is a great example of why the internet is such a great platform to advertise on. Besides from not being restricted to 30secs or the astronomical media cost. You can be as provocative as you want!
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Converse Rubber Tracks Recording Studio
Great time-laps video showing the creation of the Converse Rubber Tracks, a new state-of-the-art recording studio in Brooklyn, NY. The purpose is to provide artists of all genres the opportunity to record their original music in a high quality studio with a team of experienced engineers at no cost.
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Tommy Lee 360
This is an unbelievable live performance display by Tommy Lee!
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Freeskiing: “Being There” CLIP
BEING THERE – FIELD PRODUCTIONS from Field Productions on Vimeo.
While I’m sweating it out everyday in Hong Kong, it’s snow time in the southern hemisphere! I’m hoping to get to Queenstown, New Zealand sometime in August for a heli-board if I can get away from work for week. I came across this clip for ‘Being There’ and even though I snowboard. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a ski or board video as long as there’s a good soundtrack over the top. It get’s me pumped! This is for all my snow pals in Australia and New Zealand.
“With some of the best skiers within all aspects of modern freeskiing, and a passionate film crew equipped with the best of HD cameras, this movie will both thrill and amaze you. Along side amazing action shots and mind blowing scenery, this movie will give you a behind the scenes look at the production itself.”
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Where Good Ideas Come From
Are you in desperate need of a good idea? Steven Johnson spends his time thinking about where good ideas come from. Great watch!
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‘Paranormal Activity 3’ Trailer
I was surprised when I saw they’re was going to be a third follow up to the footage-style Paranormal Activity movies. This time we return to the year 1988 when Katie and Krista are children to reveal the reason behind the demonic force that was tormenting them. You see the two girls chanting Bloody Mary which might be a clue. I love a good scary movie and I’ll admit the first one made me sh#t my pants, but I’m not holding my breath on this.
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Nujabes Documentary: An Eternal Soul Trailer
An Eternal Soul Trailer (Nujabes Documentary) from Abe Spiegel on Vimeo.
Here’s a preview trailer of an upcoming film which documents the late great Japanese producer known as Nujabes. I first heard about him when animation Samurai Champloo came out. (It’s still one of my all time favourite Japanese cartoons) The documentary talks about breaking barriers and innovating new techniques and sound elements. Join the official facebook page to find out when it drops. I will post some of his tracks in the next few days.
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How To Make It In America: Season 2 Trailer
One of the most anticipated TV series to drop this year in October has just released the second teaser to keep us counting down. Hurry up already!
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Stussy 2006 World Tour Videos
Stussy – World Tour Movie Trailer from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – TET
Stussy World Tour – TET from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Sk8thing
Stussy World Tour – Sk8thing from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Kostas Seremetis
Stussy World Tour – Kostas Seremetis from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Brent Rollins
Stussy World Tour – Brent Rollins from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Gary Panter
Stussy World Tour – Gary Panter from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Neckface
Stussy World Tour – Neckface from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Mister Cartoon
Stussy World Tour – Mister Cartoon from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Geoff McFetridge
Stussy World Tour – Geoff McFetridge from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – KR
Stussy World Tour – KR from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – KAWS
Stussy World Tour – KAWS from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Wes Humpston
Stussy World Tour – Wes Humpston from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Eric Haze
Stussy World Tour – Eric Haze from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Ghost
Stussy World Tour – Ghost from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Futura
Stussy World Tour – Futura from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy World Tour – Eric Elms
Stussy World Tour – Eric Elms from Stussy on Vimeo.
Stussy recently released a series of videos featured within the brand’s World Tour back in 2006. This collection of artists are some of the first guys to create the collaborative movement between street art and corporate companies. It’s bitter sweet to hear their stories of how they started out and how ‘mainstream’ has changed the game for good and bad. Worth a watch.
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R.I.P. Amy Winehouse (1983-2011)
It’s a sad day to see that Amy Winehouse has died at such a young age of 27. I’ve been a huge fan of her music for years and has always been someone I’d loved to have seen live. I was lucky enough to meet her a few years ago, while staying at the Soho Grand in New York City. It was winter time and we seemed to keep bumping into each other while we were both having a cigarette. She had obviously been fighting some personal demons over the years and unfortunately got the better of her in the end. My prayers go out to you Amy and your family and your music will live on.
The Telegraph –
Miss Winehouse, who came to fame with her debut album Frank in 2003, was found at her flat in north London this afternoon, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
They say that they received a call at 4.05pm calling for help for a woman in Camden. Paramedics were called to the scene, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death is “unexplained” but not thought to be suspicious, according to police. Sources have told the Sunday Mirror that an overdose of drink and drugs is the suspected cause of death.
Last month, Miss Winehouse cancelled her entire European tour, after an on-stage breakdown in Serbia. A statement on her website said “Amy Winehouse is withdrawing from all scheduled performances. Everyone involved wishes to do everything they can to help her return to her best and she will be given as long as it takes for this to happen.”
Friends of the singer had reportedly voiced fears that she was drinking herself to death, according to the Sun. They said: “Her drinking is totally out of control. Amy is constantly out of control on vodka.
In 2007 she married Blake Fielder-Civil, and the pair had a sometimes violent relationship. Fielder-Civil was imprisoned for conspiring to pervert the course of justice in 2008 and the pair divorced in 2009.
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Jay-Z & Kanye West “Watch The Throne” Documentary
Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary from introspective on Vimeo.
Jay-Z and Kanye offer up a mini-documentary revealing some of inner-workings during the creation process of Watch The Throne. Even Russel Crowe makes an appearance!
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PAS House: The Skateable House
This is true meaning of living and breathing skateboarding.
The PAS House, to be built in Malibu, CA, is the ultimate rebuke to the notion that play shouldn’t occur indoors, simply because every surface in the house is skateable. PAS stands for Pierre Andre Senizergues, founder and CEO of Sole Technology, parent company of etnies, Emerica and eS. He came up with the vision for the house and got together with artist Gil Le Bon Delapointe to creat the design — a modern single family home and skate ramp in one — and eventually passed the project on to architect Francois Perrin, who is now finalizing plans on the house. Together they’ve created a skateboarder’s paradise, where everything from the kitchen counter to even the bed can be skated. Currently a full-scale, 753.5-square foot prototype of the house’s living area is on display at La Gaite Lyriqe in Paris. The exhibition will run through August 7th.
La Gaite Lyriqe
3 bis rue Papin | Map
75003 Paris France
Exhibition Date: Now – August 7th, 2011
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13th Witness: Sebago + Ronnie Fieg
Shot on location at the Sebago factory in the Dominican Republic, this interview with Ronnie Fieg talks about his personal history in the shoe industry and future of Sebago. Born and bred in New York City, Fieg has worked with footwear for nearly his whole life and clearly knows what he’s doing in the wake of previous collaborations with the likes of Timberland, Polo and Asics just to name a few.
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Blast by Guy Mishaly
An explosion created these stools by Israeli designer Guy Mishaly. Each Blast stool is made by detonating a charge inside a steel blank, ripping legs out of the sides so that every one is unique. No material is lost in the explosion and each stool has the same weight before and after detonation.
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HUF SF
HUF is one of the top Skateboard shops started by pro skater Keith Hufnagal in San Francisco. He grew up in New York City back when I used to skate and is now bringing out some mean gears. Here’s just a few of the inspiring short commercials he brought out and visit his site for more info on the store HUF SF.
516 Hayes St(between Octavia St & Laguna St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley
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