As I wrote in this blog last October, after the “E for all Expo,” the philosophy behind my company, Unconventional Media, is to deliver a fresh angle for new entertainment, incorporating movie storytelling into game play. This seems to be a growing, exciting trend in the business, although much of it remains tied to feature film releases like “Batman,” “Watchman,” “Harry Potter,” etc.. I do admit it was fun to stand next to the original Ghostbusters Ecto-1 vehicle, parked outside to promote the Ghostbuster Video game. I believe with the immersing technology of virtual game worlds, we can create storylines to form a new kind of entertainment. It’s like my fictional screenplay, “Press>Play” as reality. We enter the story, virtually.
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Gaming Old and New
Posted in Unconventional Media, new media, video games, virtual, tagged Board Game Geek, board games, Dungeon and Dragons, E for All Expo, E3, EA, Ecto-1, Electronic Arts, Electronic Entertainment Expo, Electronic Software Association, Facebook, Gaming, Ghostbuster video game, Ghostbusters, interactive, Joan of Arc, LucasArts, Mafia Wars, Need for Speed, new media, Nintendo, online games, Press>Play, Project Natal, RISK, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Old Republic, ubisoft Entertainment, Unconventional Media, video games, virtual, virtual worlds, Wii, Wii Fit, World of Warcraft, Xbox 360, Your Shape, YouTube on June 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
No Welcome to Chase Bank to California
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bank abuse, Chase Bank, Credit card reform, credit cards, S.414, Unconventional Media on May 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The banks took billions in taxpayer bailouts, then turned on their own customers – hiking interest rates on credit card balances, changing fixed rates to variable, adding new card fees, reducing good customers’ credit limits. If at all possible, boycott Chase, find another bank, an honest bank. There are a couple. Several comprehensive credit card reform bills have been introduced in the House and Senate during the 111th Congress.
Interactive Media as Art
Posted in Unconventional Media, internet, new media, virtual, tagged All Hands on Board, ALS, avatar, Blum and Poe Gallery, ghosts, Hole in Space, interactive, Lost, Monte Vista Projects Gallery, music, new media, Paraplex, REDCAT, Sam Durant, Tucker, Tucker Stilley, Unconventional Media, virtual, webcam on April 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s an incredible show. If you can’t make it to Los Angles, so much of Tucker’s art work is available to see on his website. And just like his art, there are many “Easter Eggs” to explore and lead you to his music, video and other art. It is a real interactive website. Also visit “All Hands on Board,” a social networking site of friends and fans of Tucker Stilley’s work. It is also another portal to his “Hole in Space” webcam. For me, he is a mentor to the real possibilities that can be achieved with new media, new technology and new ideas.
Sharing what You know
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BrandU, Eric Mofford, Houston We Have a Problem, imdb, Joe Sugarman, Kim Castle, Maine Media Workshops, Need for Speed, New Angle Media, new media, Nicole Torre, One on One Film Training, Panasonic 900, Pixelhead Network, Red Camera, Red One, Spoutblog, Unconventional Media, Vimeo, W. Vito Montone on April 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I had the same experience a few weeks earlier when we premiered our documentary, “Houston We Have a Problem” on March 27th at AFI Dallas. The film, directed by Nicole Torre of New Angle Media is about the Oil Barons, Wildcatters, and roughnecks and their long struggle to feed America’s ferocious oil appetite. A real inside look into the oil culture and just how the country became so addicted to oil. The good news is Houston and many of the oil honchos believe we must go “Green” for a secure domestic energy future. The film played very well with great reviews on KERA (local PBS station) and even on IMDB. I was asked to be on a panel about documentaries and the effect of online media, joined by “Rock Prophecies” director John Chester and Pete Schuermann of “Haze.” Monitored by online S writer. The end discussion was covering the sticky issue of what is considered fair use. Once again, I enjoyed participating and learned some new things, as well as met some great new contacts.
A Change Would Do You Good
Posted in Unconventional Media, feature film, tagged Andy Dick, Ellen Degeneres, Eric Mofford, filmmaking, Green Hornet, imdb, Larry David, Michel Gondry, Press Play movie, Press>Play, Propaganda Films, Seth Rogen, Sheryl Crow, Unconventional Media, Witness Trees, YouTube on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
the reason I’m writing is because of Michel and his desire to direct a feature film. This was way before “Human Nature” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” He wanted to direct a feature film and at the time, the one he wanted to direct was “Green Hornet.”
A Great Weekend Ahead
Posted in Music documentaries, Unconventional Media, internet, new media, tagged Billy Falcon, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Mulkey, Cinners, Darby Stanchfield, Diane Namm, Eric Mofford, Grateful Dead, Guy Clark, Hank Williams, Heartworn Highways, imdb, Jeff Seckendorf, Jon Lindstrom, Mashable, Michael Catalano, music video, MySpace, Nashville, new media, Phish, Rose Falcon, Steve Earle, Stone Cold Sober, The Sacrifice, The Sowing Cirlce, Townes Van Zandt, Unconventional Media, Unconventional South, Ustream, video streaming on February 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Join Billy, Rose and all their visiting guests this Saturday, February 28th, 9:30pm EST, 8:30pm CST, 6:30pm PCT by following this UStream link.
The Future we are creating
Posted in Paranormal, Unconventional Media, internet, new media, virtual, webisodes, tagged BrandU, CastleMontone, CEE, Coco O'Connor, Daphne Zuniga, David Merrill, Disney Interactive, documentaries, earthprotect, Eric Mofford, interactive, ISPR, Joe Sugarman, Kim Castle, Marcia Miller, MIT, New Orleans, Paranormal, Paraplex, psychic, Psychic Boot Camp, Siftables, Spike Humer, Star Trek, TED, Unconventional Media, virtual, virtual worlds, W. Vito Montone on February 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve written before about how much I enjoy the video feeds from the yearly Technology, Entertainment & Design conference, a gathering of Today’s real thinkers. This year’s conference, which was just recently posted on their Website, once again was filled with incredible inventions and new thoughts on issues that affect our world today.
Stone Cold Sober …In Music City
Posted in Music documentaries, Unconventional Media, internet, new media, television, webisodes, tagged Charlie Daniels Band, David Allan Coe, Eric Mofford, filmmaking, Guy Clark, Heartworn Highways, Jared Blake, Martin Kahan, Michael Catalano, music, music video, MySpace, Nashville, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Steve Young, The Levees, Think Pictures, Townes Van Zandt, Travelin Trains, Unconventional Media, Unconventional South, webisodes on February 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The music/reality television pilot “Stone Cold Sober…In Music City” is picking up steam and it looks like we’re headed into production later this Spring. I’m excited because this is a project I’ve really wanted see get off the ground ever since Michael Catalano introduced me to Brian Adams and Jared Blake over six months ago. [...]
Paraplex opens in New Orleans
Posted in Paranormal, Unconventional Media, new media, television, virtual, tagged Anne Rice, Dr. Larry Montz, Ghost Hunters, ghosts, interactive, ISPR, new media, New Orleans, Paranormal, Paranormal activity, Paranormal museum, Paraplex, Parapsychology, psychic, Psychic Boot Camp, seance, Swamp Tours, UFO, Unconventional Media, Vampires, virtual, YouTube on January 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The PARAPLEX opened today, January 24, 2009 in New Orleans. Sadly, I was unable to attend the opening. Too much bills and paperwork to get through here in Los Angeles, but do plan to get down real soon. The high tech PARAPLEX includes paranormal art galleries, hands-on interactive psychic testing exhibits, [...]
Virtual Sundance
Posted in Unconventional Media, feature film, internet, new media, virtual, tagged Ashley Judd, Big Love, Chris Mulkey, Daughters of the Dust, Diane Namm Witness Trees Keith Crofford, Eric Mofford, filmmaking, Frederick Wiseman, Jon Lindstrom, Julie Dash, Mercy Malick, new media, Oilmen, Park City, Press>Play, Ruby in Paradise, Sundance, Sundance Film Festival, The Sacrifice Nicole Torre, Travelin Trains, Unconventional Media, Victor Nunez, virtual, Werner Herzog, Yo La Tango on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Sundance Film Festival of 2009 wraps up this weekend. I almost went this year. I even purchased a festival pass, but after watching the Inauguration Tuesday on television, I don’t think Park City, Utah was the place to be this week! Of course, I didn’t know that last month when I changed my plans [...]
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