February 2011
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Glee Break Elvis' Billboard Hot 100 Record →
There’s something just not right about this.
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The Transmedia Hierarchy of Needs →
Inspiration via Maslow.
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Graphic Novel Series Gets Pilot Greenlight →
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Gimme 4 Lines
Want to hear T~Rev’s new #UK anthem? Then, writer or not, give me four lines of dialogue based on this random logline:
The grandmother of a limo driver turns to the bottle for comfort.
The best/funniest/wittiest/coolest four lines will win you a T~Rev demo and an exclusive preview of his new #UK anthem.
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“It’s not enough now to create something great and execute it well....”
– Shawn Ryan - The Shield, Terriers, The Chicago Code
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Why Work Doesn't Happen at Work
Jason Fried giving a talk about why the office isn’t a good place to get work done. I like his perspective, especially about meetings.
My favorite parts: “Managers are just interrupters,” “Facebook is the modern day smoke break,” and “The most valuable thing you can give an employee or co-worker is four hours of uninterrupted time.”
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“You were designed for this day, to be in this generation, to offer something...”
– #Monday Morning Pick Me Up
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“Stories are just data with a soul.”
– Dr. Brene Brown, The University of Houston
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Julian Gratton is Going Transmedia in 2011 →
Are you?
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Gimme 4 Lines Contest
Want to hear T~Rev’s new #UK anthem? Then, writer or not, give me four lines of dialogue based on this random logline:
A pretentious mobster saves the life of a circus performer.
Whoever has the funniest/wittiest/best lines gets a preview of T~Rev’s new #UK anthem and a free T~Rev demo.
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Is It Too Much To Ask
that Drake get a dose of musical perspective from Mumford & Sons’ Grammy performance?
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“Transmedia storytelling is the future of marketing. And those who can span...”
– Steve Rubel, via Forbes Magazine article
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James Cameron is Smart →
Why Avatar 2 3D won’t make you sick.
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Board Games Are Good For You
According to US News & Health, playing games is good for us because:
They’re good for the brain;
They make us use our imaginations;
We learn how to cooperate and the rules of fair play;
They make us better friends;
They help us learn complicated subjects;
They delay mental decline;
They get us in good moods, which is essential for health.
When you play Mall of Horror, though,...
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Someone just tweeted
that OJ Simpson was beaten unconscious in prison by a young, muscular skinhead. This is a crazy word we live in.
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I shouldn't be astounded...
but I am. ‘Zamgrh’ is a designed Zombie language that you can learn to speak. Wow. http://goo.gl/NfKKx
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“There is a joy that comes with giving that you can’t get anywhere else. Try it...”
– #Monday Morning Pick Me Up
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10 Games That Make You Think About Life →
Some really interesting stuff here.
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Randall Wallace at National Prayer Breakfast →
Braveheart screenwriter and Secretariat director, Randall Wallace showed what a wonderful storyteller he is by talking about his life, career and faith. Great stuff.
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Ten Characters I Can Do Without
Here’s a Scriptwriting Mag article detailing the 10 most cliched characters. In short, it’s:
Heroic Hit Men
The Elite Government Operative
Jaded 21-Year Olds
The Chosen One
The Wise Ethnic Shaman
People with Jobs That Don’t Exist
Hip Old People
White Kids That Act Like Minorities
The Romantic Young Woman That Becomes Involved With A Long String of Mr. Wrongs Before Finally...
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The Greatest Podcast Ever Recorded LIVE STREAM →
Live at 10:00 (PST) / 1:00 (EST) Come be a part and call in - 818-859-2268
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The Greatest Podcast Ever Recorded...
…will #stream LIVE today at 10:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (EST). Tune in at http://livestream.one3productions.com for a fun, informative show as we’ll be discussing transmedia, comics, music, games, film and more.
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The Rise of the Transmedia Storyteller →
via Forbes. Exciting stuff here.
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The Greatest Podcast Ever Recorded...
…will #stream LIVE tomorrw at 10:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (EST). Tune in at http://livestream.one3productions.com for a fun, informative show as we’ll be discussing transmedia, comics, music, games, film and more.
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Is It Too Much to Ask
for Raylan Givens to team up with Vic Mackey, go to Dillon, Texas and hunt down the Smoke Monster? Maybe in heaven.
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Gimme Four Lines Contest
Want to hear T~Rev’s new #UK anthem? Then, writer or not, give me four lines of dialogue based on this random logline:
Five financial advisors are attacked by aliens.
Whoever has the funniest/wittiest/best lines gets a preview of T~Rev’s new #UK anthem and a free T~Rev demo.
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So long, Dillon.
Texas forever.
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“Businesses are increasingly finding content to be more effective a sales tool...”
– Craig Saper, Transmedia - Greater Immersion, Unparalleled Business Value
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I Never Want FNL to End...
…and here’s why: a great article about why Friday Night Lights has been resonated with us so much.
Here’s an excerpt:
FNL has pulled this off by sticking to one byword: respect. Dillon has unemployment, drugs and strip clubs, but it’s also a town where teenagers still say “ma’am” and “sir.” Coach Taylor is respect personified. Unlike Don...
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15 Great iPad Business Apps →
If you have an iPad, you may want to look into these to improve your buiness.
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Joss Whedon's Top 10 Writing Tips →
The only thing I didn’t like about this article is that he didn’t tell me how to write a character as cool as the bounty hunter in Firefly.
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Joel and Ethan Coen Spill Their Screenwriting... →
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“Live for someone else today and, by doing so, position yourself for promotion....”
– #Monday Morning Pick Me Up
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The Devil of Hollywood
Here’s a great article from Relevant Magazine about the portrayl of the devil in Hollywood films and how Christians should approach films about the devil.
In regards to the new Anthony Hopkins film, The Rite, the author tells his readers to see the film so that they’ll,
“… experience some creepily enjoyable chills and several jaw-dropping moments, but more importantly,...
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“Transmedia storytelling reflects the economics of media consolidation or what...”
– Henry Jenkins - “Confessions of an Aca/Fan”
The Greatest Podcast Ever Recorded POSTPONED
…due to a power outage. Sorry folks! See you next week.
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How to Become an Expert
Here’s an interesting article on how gain more skill and knowledge in a particular area and consider yourself an expert.
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I Recommend...
The book, How to Argue and Win Every Time, by Gerry Spence. I read it while I was in college and it was pretty transformational as far as how to approach an argument in a non-confrontational, structured, reasoned, emotionally powerful way. I definitely recommend it.
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The Screenplay That Wouldn't Die →
Jason Aaron discussing why he takes umbrage to the comic medium playing the second fiddle safety net for mediocre screenplays.
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“Good stories just can’t linger in a single channel. Smart businesses won’t let...”
– Craig Saper on the business value of Transmedia Storytelling. 