Maybe I’ll start a column called “Another One Bites the Dust” (old post here). It’s gettin’ ugly out there in the Print publishing world.
It was announced that Mens Vogue has been reduced to only 2 times a year now — not a good sign. Gawker.com claims that Conde Nasts Portfolio is also suffering with an announcement that their web staff has been cut from 20 people to now 5. Their print publication has also been reduced from 12 issues to 10 a year.
It’s so weird that that Portfolio’s internet staff is taking the axing when it should be the other way around? It seems their website is their only hope to keep the brand alive. I feel bad for those 5 employees juggling all the pressure now.
J
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Author: Jauretsi | Posted: October 31st, 2008 | Filed under: Staff |
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(Yale is Starworks’ new Blog contributer)
The 23 year old Mr. Breslin has excellent taste. On top of knowing all the cool kids, art projects, and general trends around town, Yale also works at the advertising bohemouth, Publicis, in Toronto. He did a “drive-by” through New York this summer with an internship at Nylon Magazine. Yale swears to return to New York as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you’ll get to know him here as he’ll post interviews with wonderful creative minds in art, entertainment, ads, luxury, and culture stuff.
–Jauretsi
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At just 26 years old, LA-based director Ace Norton has been making waves amongst filmmakers and key media players for quite some time. With his distinct vision and increased success, Norton isn’t afraid to push the boundaries.
(Director Ace Norton, 25 years old)
Lending his craft to the likes of Zooey Deschanel & M.Ward’s “She and Him”, “Cold War Kids”, “Bloc Party” and “Death Cab for Cutie”, Norton also has tapped into the advertising market by directing spots for both Honda and Coca-Cola. I recently had the chance to catch up with Ace to get a glimpse into his brainstorming process and what he currently has in the works. A young creative force to watch — check out my 1-on-1 below.
Yale Breslin: You have accomplished more than most directors can possibly dream of at such a young age. How did you get into filmmaking? Was it always something you wanted to do?
Ace Norton: When I was in 7th grade i wanted to be a professional aggressive inline skater but I broke my tailbone jumping off some flight of stairs by UCLA. I was home bound and I couldn’t do any physical activities, so to kill time after school, I would borrow my father’s 8mm video camera and make these mini short films everyday. I would screen them to my friends and family. For me, seeing their reactions made filmmaking completely addictive. The idea that i could manipulate their emotions made me feel almost god-like. I’ve been blessed with always knowing what i’ve wanted to do with my life. That passion, coupled with lots of hard work, has made a lot possible in a little bit of time.
What do you think is different about expressing yourself through film than any other medium?
Filmmaking is the penultimate art form — we tell stories and we get to watch them. It’s the only art that combines literally everything: writing, architecture, painting, animation, theatre, costume etc, etc. A great film generally works on all these accounts…
What is your approach to brainstorming unique ideas for your concepts?
I’ll sit in my favorite coffee shop and play the song endlessly on loop for hours at a time. I write down any and every little brainstorm that comes to mind. Sometimes the ideas mold themselves into something really great, other times they’re god awful. To be honest, it’s just a whole lot of thinking and hard work. I tend to get inspired by lots of personal stuff that happens in my life. I make videos as a way to vent whatever I’m afraid to say or sometimes confront. It’s kinda like my version of therapy.
What projects do you currently have in the works that you find both innovative and boundary-pushing?
There are a few feature projects in the works. One of them is bound to happen, relatively soon, i hope:)
(Click here to see Ace Norton’s new PSA as a reminder to go VOTE on Tuesday)
– Interview by Yale Breslin for Starworks
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Author: Team | Posted: October 30th, 2008 | Filed under: Digital, Music |
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(For the first time ever, Beatles music will be available in an interactive format)
Until now, you couldn’t download Beatles music (legally at least) or even rent “Yellow Submarine” on Netflix. From a partnership between Apple Corps, EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a new video game has been created to bring the legacy of the Beatles into households across the universe….pun intended.
(current Rock Band® games available now)
Published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, a new version of Rock Band® will be latest from British Invasion. The concept was creatively conceived by Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison – so you know if will be authentic – and Giles Martin, the co-producer of The Beatles LOVE project will serve as music producer – so you know it will be legit!
(you’ll get to choose which Beatle you want to be: Paul, John, George or Ringo)
No word on the exact release date, but the news alone will inspire wannabe rock stars.
–Stacey
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Tomorrow Night!
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LA Starworks team is helping organize a fundraiser in Los Angeles tomorrow with lots of fabulous folks. Our lovely Allison Oleskey is holdin’ the fort on the West Coast. Go visit her tomorrow! Only a few days left to help out.
Free Drinks from 7-8 pm. See how we bribe our friends?
J
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