Executive producer of Lost and Heroes interested in pirates — just not the ones you would think
If you take Jesse Alexander, the Executive Producer of the popular series Heroes and Lost, and add the word ’pirates’, what do you think you would get? Well, it could be a show featuring pirates that have superhuman abilities who crash into an island that really isn’t an island at all. If you were thinking that, then you would be way off base. If you’re thinking more in the realm of information-sharing pirates you would be taking a step in the right direction.
It seems that Jesse Alexander is teaming up with Matt Mason, author of The Pirate’s Dilemma for a show about modern-day piracy and how important it is for today’s society. For those not familiar with the book, Mason makes an argument that the open source culture that we now have with information sharing is changing the shape of economies and breaking down walls that allow easier access to software, music, television shows, and other forms of media and technology. According to a post on TorrentFreak, the show will aim to educate people on how piracy has been an innovator in our society and how it will shape our future. A teaser of the show can be found on TorrentFreak as well as Mason’s own blog.
It will be interesting to see if this show ever comes to fruition and, if it does, what network it will air on. Despite the power of Alexander behind it, I’m not sure how networks will react to a show on how the potential pirating of their material is a good thing for them. This is especially true after the battle they went through during the Writers Strike and the one they are currently fighting with the Screen Actors Guild. Then again, by the time this show comes to air the environment may have changed.
Heidi Klum Wins “Fashion Influencer” Award
Heidi Klum Wins “Fashion Influencer” Award
Last night marked the 11th Annual ACE Awards, and Heidi Klum was in high spirits as she won the “Fashion Influencer” award.
But the Project Runway producer, who came dressed in a black and gold brocade gown, wasn’t the only one to have an award bestowed upon to her.
Sporting blue-dyed hair, Marc Jacobs took home the prestigious “Designer of the Year” award. Meanwhile, actress Mandy Moore, who wore a form-fitting black satin shirt dress, was honored as “Fashion Innovator”.
Jessica Simpson, who sported a black and gold sheath, was also in attendence, as she was a presenter at the event.
The other award winners included Macy’s, Inc. (Retailer of the Year), Harper’s Bazaar (Magazine of the Year), Scoop (Specialty Retailer of the Year), Bridget Foley (Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism) and Nancy Gonzalez (Brand of the Year).
Hollywood Pays Respects To Merv Griffin
Hollywood Pays Respects To Merv Griffin
When Merv Griffin passed away last week, we all lost someone very special. Griffin was in innovator in the world of entertainment, and this past Friday, the who’s who of Hollywood gathered to honor him.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were among the throngs of celebs gathered at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Also in attendance was Nancy Regan, Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Alex Trebek.
Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a moving eulogy that paid tribute to the accomplishments and contributions of Griffin. He also credited the late producer with giving him his first break.
The Governator told mourners, “I can say today I wouldn’t have gone as far in my career if it wouldn’t have been for Merv Griffin. He had me on many times, and I was on his show to teach him about fitness and he would be teaching me about acting. Well, neither worked.”
Merv Griffin passed away last week. He was 82.
Below, you’ll find photos of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi at Merv’s funeral over the weekend.
Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes Video and Lyrics
L.E.S. Artistes by Santogold, Music Video and Lyrics
“L.E.S. Artistes” is the debut single by American artist Santogold, and along with “Creator“, the first to be taken from her self-titled debut Santogold.
The music video, directed by Nima Nourizadeh, is a homage to the film The Holy Mountain.
Listen the song here.
Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes Lyrics
What I’m searching for
to tell it straight, I’m tryin’ to build a wall
Walking by myself
down avenues that reek of time to kill
If you see me keep going
be a pass by waver
Build me up, bring me down
just leave me out you name dropper
Stop tryin’ to catch my eye
I see you good you forced faker
Just make it easy
You’re my enemy you fast talker
Chorus:
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe
What am I here for
I left my home to disappear is all
I’m here for myself
Not to know you
I don’t need no one else
Fit in so good the hope is that you cannot see me later
You don’t know me
I am an introvert an excavator
I’m duckin’ out for now
a face in dodgy elevators
Creep up and suddenly
I found myself
an innovator
Chorus
Change, change, change,
I want to get up out of my skin
tell you what
if I can shake it
I’m ‘a make this
something worth dreaming of
Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes Song Info
A-side Creator
Released United States March 25, 2008, United Kingdom May 5, 2008
Genre Indie Rock
Length 3:43 (original), 3:24 (album version)
Label Atlantic Records, Downtown / Marrakesh
Writers Santi White
source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.E.S._Artistes