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DEAR & YONDER PREMIERE AT LA PALOMA, ENCINITAS, CA - THURSDAY JULY 2nd
The official southern California launch for Dear & Yonder, a highly anticipated surf film by noted filmmakers Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler will be debuting at: La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas, July 2nd - 7:00 and 9:15pm
This groundbreaking feature film documents the most progressive women’s surfing of today.
For more information on the film, check out dearandyonder.com
Keanu Asing claims victory again!
SECOND NIXON WTA STOP HEADED FOR JEFFREY’S BAY JULY 9-19
The second stop of the Nixon WTA (Winner-Take's-All) will take place July 9-19 at the Billabong Pro in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa.
The Nixon WTA, now in its third year, will award the surfer with the highest single heat score a custom Nixon watch valued at over $10,000 USD. Any wave from trials to finals counts, leaving the WTA award open to all contenders during the weeklong event.
Each WTA watch features a Swiss Made chronograph with day and custom color date, a titanium carbide coated case and band with rotating bezel and countdown timer, sapphire crystal, a custom-engraved caseback and custom set diamonds and rubies.
Previous Nixon WTA J-Bay Winners for Highest Heat Score include:
2008- Taylor Knox
2007- Kelly Slater
Video content of each of the WTA stops and winners will be available to view on billabongpro.com
About the WTA
The Nixon WTA is a winner-takes-all event which awards custom, limited edition Nixon timepieces at four stops along the ASP World Tour. The four WTA challenges include: heaviest wave in Teahupoo, Tahiti, in May; highest heat score at Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, in July; the longest tube in Mundaka, Euskadi, in October; and the overall Triple Crown winner on the North Shore of Oahu in December.
Milo Ventimiglia launches his new comic book series Berserker
Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announces the release of Berserker #1, a comic book published in conjunction with Milo Ventimiglia's production company, DiVide Pictures.
The brutal new series, which debuted Wednesday June 24, offers a blend of Norse mythology with contemporary characters. The story focuses on an American war veteran and a high school athlete coming to grip with the animalistic and uncontrollable rage living inside them.
"Berserker is a feel good kill. This is the book I wish I read as a kid," explains Venitmiglia.
"We are incredibly excited by the way Berserker has come together. On every level, from the concept to Rick's writing to Jeremy's art to Dave McCaig's colors to the involvement from Milo and Russ at DiVide, this book is firing on all cylinders," added Filip Sablik, Top Cow Publisher.
Fans received a glimpse of the new series in a zero issue that debuted at the 2009 New York Comic-Con. Berserker #0 has been extensively reviewed by various review websites, creating a media buzz after Ventimiglia discussed the comic in an interview aired on a February episode of the TODAY Show.
Check out the new “Bevo’s Block Busta” on Surfline
Check out Claire Bevilacqua’s new video segment on Surfline, “WEST OZ JUST COZ”, where she reminds the rest of us that she lives in one of the best places in the world to surf.
See it all here
Mos Def- The Ecstatic. New album available now
Mos Def has announced the release of his highly-anticipated new album, The Ecstatic, available now on Downtown Records.
Several new tracks from The Ecstatic, including “Life In Marvelous Times” and ”Quiet Dog Bite Hard” can be heard now on Mos Def’s My Space page. These debut tracks are also available now via download on RCRD LBL and on iTunes.
The album’s release coincides with the 10 year anniversary of his seminal debut album, Black on Both Sides. Mos will be announcing more details on The Ecstatic and upcoming US tour in the coming weeks so check back soon.
Tony Hawk skateboards at The White House
Tony Hawk took a brief ride at the White House as part of a Father's Day celebration. Hawk skated in the grand foyer and the nearby Old Executive Office Building, with the permission of White House officials, and posted photos to his website and Twitter page. This photo shows Hawk on his skateboard with his hands in the air in what appears to be a hallway.
"...and here is my exit," he wrote in a message on Twitter, which linked to this picture of him skating. "Supposed to return at noon for the First Fathers event if they let me back in." Hawk posted other insights from his Washington visit on his Twitter page, telling fans about eating Frosted Flakes cereal inside the gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. In another tweet, he says "back at White House, Tweeting live from the Diplomatic Room. Unbelievable."
Tony joined other dads, athletes and celebrities at a Father's Day forum hosted by President Obama. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay helped man the barbecue grills for a White House picnic for the attendees, which included NBA players Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and Etan Thomas of the Washington Wizards. "The Prez addressing all of us fathers before we split up to visit DC charities," Hawk tweeted. "D Wade & Etan T make me feel short."
Read all about it in USA Today
“All Aboard”. Keith Malloy along with some close friends, explores the alternatives to standard surf transportation
Check out Keith Malloy’s new film project “All Aboard” as he partners up with some close talented friends to explore the possibility of surf travel by train through California.
Read more about it on Surfline.
Mikey Detemple’s new film Picaresque is on tour now. Check it out!
The collaboration project between High Seas Films and Flesh Profits Nothing is about unveiling an unseen (and unappreciated) side of longboarding. Between the unique camera angles and editing, a new spin on “surf music,” and choice locations, Picaresque is a step into the new generation of surfing. Shot in Super 16mm film and High- Definition, the project took the crew around the globe, stopping in Australia, California, Florida, France, Mainland Mexico, New England, New York, and Costa Rica, presenting a range of backdrops, cultural interactions and wave faces.
The movie stars Harrison Roach, Christian Wach, Scotty Stopnik, Tommy Witt, Matty Chojnacki, Chris Christenson, Mikey DeTemple, Chad Doyle, Rob Kulisek, Alek Parker, Eli, and Bucky Berry. To watch the trailer and to learn more about the movie, check out highseasfilm.com
He’s at it again! Chris Malloy is involved with another inspiring film project
Chris Malloy, along with some other very talented folks, have been putting the finishing touches on their most recent endeavor “180 South”. The film encompasses hiking, climbing, surfing and travel done the way it used to be done. The film is a breathe a fresh air and will surely live up to the other great projects that the Malloys have been involved in.
To learn more about the movie, or to watch the trailer, learn about the cast, etc., head on over to 180south.com
Andy Irons Tour at this years High Tide Hold 'em
