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Directors Spielberg and Lucas Predict ‘Massive Implosion’ in Film Industry
Yesterday on June 13, 2013, The Verge’s Brian Bishop published a story with the provocative headline “Steven Spielberg and George Lucas predict ‘massive implosion’ in film industry”. The article covers a panel discussion held at the University of Southern California by directors George Lucas and Steven Speilberg and Microsoft’s President of Interactive Entertainment Don Mattrick. Quickly, their predictions include $50-100 trips to high-end movie theaters, diversification of content on television, and an indie emphasis on publishing content directly to the internet first. Similar concepts were echoed in our interview with director Amanda Bluglass. We recommend reading The Verge article.
Who Knows All There is to Know About The Crying Game?
I had a philosophical discussion today with Dennis Bonilla. Dennis put forth the following question, “Is it possible to know all there is to know about the crying game?” His claim is that he does but I say he doesn’t.
How to Win Friends and Influence Space Exploration – SXSW Recording
I spoke on a panel in Austin at the SXSW Interactive conference with astronaut Ron Garan, citizen scientist and SpaceUp founder Chris Radcliff, flight controller Holly Griffith, and science podcaster Mike Doornbos. We discussed community engagement, creating cool stuff, taking pictures from space, and what everyone can do to make this a better world. Here’s a recording of the session…
Elysium – A film by Neill Blomkamp
Ever since the Halo live action shorts that Neill did in 2007 he’s been on the radar. Then two years later he exploded onto the mainstream circuit with District 9…
Spike Jonze’s New Movie “her” Examines Falling in Love with Artificial Intelligence
Scarlett Johansson‘s voice wakes you up to persuade you out of bed. Later, while talking about past romances Scarlett’s voice offers heartfelt advice and soothes your fears about love. No, this is not a dream, it just might be the future.