May 2008
TWiT Live
Sat, 05/10/2008 - 15:51 — AnonymousEver since we started this thing three years ago listeners have been asking us when we'd do some video shows. The problem has always been that there's not much to see. I'm in Petaluma and the TWiTs are spread all over the world. We did a few live TWiTs on video but they were less than satisfactory. The audio was terrible, it was difficult to get everyone together, and it wasn't very compelling visually.
Fast forward to 2007. I started streaming video of my side of the radio show, and people seemed to like it. When the first floor of the TWiT Cottage became available in March I rented it and we've been equipping it as an Internet studio ever since. We had three Canon XL-2 cameras already from the previous attempt, I've added LED lights from Lite Panels and Newtek's Tricaster Studio for switching and voila, instant studio.
We're still getting up to speed technically (we're just using one camera until I get the Tricaster working) but you can watch now. I'll stream whatever's going on (usually podcast and radio show production with various intermezzos) from 11a-4p Pacific (2-7p Eastern, 6-11p UTC) every day but Monday and Friday. Eventually we'll do specials on Friday, too. The point of doing this live is to add interactivity and we'll be integrating Skype calls and chat questions as we get the technical kinks worked out. For the full chat interface visit the future home of TWiT Live (it's just a rough place holder for now - we're working on a more useful design) at twitlive.tv. Watch for updates on Twitter or join Stickam and you can get SMS text messages, email, or AIM announcements whenever I turn on the camera(s).
This is a work in progress - you're watching the tech rehearsals for something I hope will be fun and useful. Please let me know what you think! And a tip of the hat to Chris Pirillo and Tom Green, whose live streaming efforts inspired me to jump in, too!
New Release: THE LOST COLONY
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 10:00 — AnonymousSomewhere in Russia, a primate laboratory tried to cross-breed monkeys and humans. But that's only half the story in this fascinating documentary about a once-renowned scientific institute struggling to survive in a fractured Eastern Europe.
New Release: JERUSALEM CUTS
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 10:00 — AnonymousThe founding of Israel - specifically the 1948 war for Jerusalem - is seen through the work of two photographers, British and Palestinian, in this compelling documentary that examines how pictures shape the way history is remembered and taught. Includes remarkable never-before-seen photos.
New Release: BEYOND EYRUV
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 10:00 — AnonymousHasidic communities in the U.S. and elsewhere are surrounded by an Eyruv, a thin wire that serves as a ritual boundary with the secular world. Beyond Eyruv follows a young man who decides to leave the ultra-orthodox Hasidic community, the only world he's ever known.
The KISS Army Adds a Famous Recruit - 05/30/2008 15:00
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 20:00 — AnonymousFor the last several weeks, KISS has been playing to sold-out arenas all over Europe. After a recent show in Stockholm, the rock legends had the opportunity to meet one very famous fan... United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice!
Rice, who was in Sweden for an international conference, took time out of her busy schedule to meet with the hottest band in the world.
"It was really fun to meet KISS and Gene Simmons ," said Rice about the encounter.
Read More: AP .
Gene Simmons' Parenting Advice - 05/30/2008 11:45
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 16:45 — AnonymousRock legend Gene Simmons recently paid a visit to the Rachael Ray show, and one of the topics covered was his view on proper parenting.
Gene, a strong believer in hard work, also expects a lot from his children, as we've seen on every episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels .
"Tough love is the only way to do it," confides Gene.
Watch: RachaelRayShow.com
Get A Sneak Peek At CRISS ANGEL Believe - 05/21/2008 10:30
Wed, 05/21/2008 - 15:30 — AnonymousThe countdown to the premiere of CRISS ANGEL Believe is on, and Criss Angel has given us an exclusive look behind the curtain.
In this video, Criss discusses the origins of CRISS ANGEL Believe and gives us a look at some of the costuming and choreography used in the production. Criss also lets the audience know that they should expect the unexpected when attending the show.
Watch: YouTube
KISS Continue Rocking Europe - 05/21/2008 10:03
Wed, 05/21/2008 - 15:03 — AnonymousKISS is currently selling out stadiums on their KISS Alive/35 European tour, and the press has taken notice.
Metro , one of the biggest newspapers in Amsterdam, has just published an interview with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. In it, the rock legends discuss the success enjoyed by KISS, and how Gene and Paul manage to make the band work, despite their perpetually-clashing egos.
Read More (in Dutch): Metro
The Stars of <i>The Andromeda Strain</i> Make the Rounds - 05/16/2008 19:27
Sat, 05/17/2008 - 00:27 — AnonymousCan't wait to see the stars of The Andromeda Strain when the movie premieres on A&E on Monday, May 26? Don't worry, Ricky Shroeder and Eric McCormack will be on your television a few days earlier.
Ricky Schroder will be appearing on NBC's The Today show on Monday morning, May 19. Not to be outdone, Eric McCormack can be seen on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, May 21, and on ABC's The View on Thursday, May 22.
Check your local listings for airtimes.
Read More: The Today
Win A Personalized Voice Mail Greeting From Gene Simmons - 05/15/2008 10:01
Thu, 05/15/2008 - 15:01 — AnonymousDo you often find yourself embarrassed by your dull, unimaginative voice mail greeting? Do you wish that your friends and family could hear the voice of an internationally beloved rock icon every single time you miss their call? Fret no more, for now you have a chance to personalize your outgoing message with the voice of The Demon himself!
To promote the release of Gene Simmons' new book "Ladies of the Night," Phoenix Books is running an essay contest. Fans who submit a 200 word essay,
Take Home Your Own Gene Simmons MoneyBag - 05/14/2008 11:58
Wed, 05/14/2008 - 16:58 — AnonymousWell-known designer Jason Dussault wanted to make a splash when expanding his product line, so he reached out to the best partner possible... Gene Simmons!
Gene's iconic MoneyBag logo will grace some of Dussault's leather products, including bags, wallets, belts and hats, and will be available online and at Bay stores across Canada.
"Until I met Jason Dussault, I held off on really going out into the marketplace in apparel. It has to do with finding a kindred spirit - and Jason is it,"
CRISS ANGEL Believe presale begins - 05/09/2008 10:22
Fri, 05/09/2008 - 15:22 — AnonymousCriss Angel Mindfreak fans will be happy to know that the presale has begun for Cirque Du Soleil's upcoming show CRISS ANGEL Believe.
Preview performances begin on September 1, and presale tickets are now available for Cirque Club members and Criss Angel Loyals. Information on joining these groups can be found at CrissAngel.com and at CirqueDuSoleil.com .
Read More: CirqueDuSoleil.com
A&E Network Announces Comprehensive Brand Positioning - 05/01/2008 12:57
Thu, 05/01/2008 - 17:57 — AnonymousA&E will launch a comprehensive multi-platform positioning of the network's brand, which includes a new logo, new look and feel, both on-air and online. The centerpiece of the new brand will be the tagline "Real Life. Drama.," it was announced today at the network's upfront presentation by Bob DeBitetto, Executive Vice President and General Manager of A&E. A&E has undergone a dramatic and successful transformation to a premium entertainment network. After enjoying four consecutive years of
Corey Haim to appear in <i>Crank 2</i> - 05/01/2008 12:07
Thu, 05/01/2008 - 17:07 — AnonymousThe Movie Blog is reporting that Corey Haim, star of A&E's The Two Coreys , will have a role in the upcoming thriller Crank 2
The original Crank starred Jason Statham as a hitman that is injected with a drug that will kill him if he allows his heart rate to drop. Corey Haim's role in the sequel has not been announced.
Read more: The Movie Blog
New Release: AFGHAN MUSCLES
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 10:00 — AnonymousIn post-Taliban Kabul, the most popular sport is bodybuilding. Afghan Muscles takes us inside Afghanistan's thriving bodybuilding culture - attracting thousands of young men who dream of attaining a better life through muscles. It's a side of Afghanistan and Middle Eastern society that few have ever seen.
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