April 25, 2009 I've used 'follow the money' as my rebel yell for 'why things are the way they are' and can usually sniff out the trail like a canine customs patrol. So it thrills me when the path leads to something positive, obvious, and fruitful, particularly when it's a movement gaining momentum that I embrace... Whether it's CCFC's Bay Area premiere of Consuming Kids, … [Read more...]
April 24, 2009 Back to our green media focus in a minute, since we're all trying to figure out whether somethin' can be done about all this consumption? But first, here's some fabulous news for change agents out there. Just in time for our Consuming Kids screening and powerhouse panel tonight in Berkeley, (and again Sun. 4-26 in San Jose and Tues. 4-28 in Palo Alto) MEF , … [Read more...]
April 23, 2009 Wyland unveiled his latest original art at the world premiere of Disneynature's Earth where it will remain on display through May at the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. Mind you, few kids think of art as media, much less a distribution channel to evoke a sea change of dedication to the planet or any cause. Truth is, public art has the ability to … [Read more...]
April 22, 2009 Talk about a ‘circle of life.’ Disneynature, the first film label to be released by Disney in 60 years, truly DOES represent a full rotation of EARTH, by going back to their studio roots of documenting extraordinary wonders rather than ‘imagineering’ them all themselves. Sounds as refreshingly authentic as a Susan Boyle discovery, with high profit potential … [Read more...]
April 17, 2009 “Booty is booty?” I say give BK’s agency a boot in the backside out the door for this one… I've been trying NOT to cover this ad absurdity to avoid the media baiting and instead quietly took my views to Nickelodeon & Burger King via the CCFC sound off campaign here...but BK just keeps coming up with gaffe-a-minute badvertising, so I've gotta broil 'em a … [Read more...]
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