I read something in the paper today about Google teaming up with Sony and Intel to provide a new sort of "Web TV." Do you remember web TV from the 90's? I remember my friend Bill having one and being sort of fascinated by being able to surf the net on your TV. Nowadays it would be more like, "Watching TV on the net." or something.
Anyway, I gather the big draw this time around is the ability to download movies off of the internet and watch them on your (TV).
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
I'll be attending the 82nd AAAE Convention in Dallas!
Convergence media is everywhere, including the American Association of Airport Executives national conference in Dallas. Why do I bring this up?
Well, that's a great question. I feel like I am talking to myself, here. Anyway, I am the director of MAPA-- Metro State Aviation Professionals Association. This student chapter is affiliated with AAAE and falls under the umbrella of Metro's student chapter of AAAE where I am president. Both positions begin this coming Fall 2010 semester.
What does this have to do with Mass Media? Well, I was just looking over the event schedule and announcements and I saw Media everywhere.
Two AAAE people will be twittering from the floor of the convention. So I clicked on the names and am now following them on twitter. Their is a room off of the convention in the Hilton Anatole Hotel which is simulcasting the events at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as well as Tuesday nights events at Cowboy Stadium.
And I was just thinking how cool Media is in that I am planning my ground transportation, updating Facebook and writing this blog... all at the same time.
Well, that's a great question. I feel like I am talking to myself, here. Anyway, I am the director of MAPA-- Metro State Aviation Professionals Association. This student chapter is affiliated with AAAE and falls under the umbrella of Metro's student chapter of AAAE where I am president. Both positions begin this coming Fall 2010 semester.
What does this have to do with Mass Media? Well, I was just looking over the event schedule and announcements and I saw Media everywhere.
Two AAAE people will be twittering from the floor of the convention. So I clicked on the names and am now following them on twitter. Their is a room off of the convention in the Hilton Anatole Hotel which is simulcasting the events at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as well as Tuesday nights events at Cowboy Stadium.
And I was just thinking how cool Media is in that I am planning my ground transportation, updating Facebook and writing this blog... all at the same time.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Chelsea Handler... Have you watched her Lately?
I don't know if anybody caught my pun in the Headline. Chelsea Handler is brilliant! I've noticed she is touring lately and I missed getting tickets to her show while she was here in Denver. She has also been on TV quite a bit promoting the book she has out. She is worth money. talk about convergence. TV, author, comedian, late night show, and live shows keeps her very busy.
And she is funny as Hell!! The last show I watched was so hilarious! They were totally making fun of John Mayer. He recently made statements about his sexual prowess and did a bunch of other shit that would embarass anybody in their right mind. "Quit the media game!," Handler said. "Play your guitar!"
When you are hot, you are hot and right now she is hot. I have gained a new perspective about things like this since beginning the class. Now the first thing that comes to my mind is the dollar sign. I have so much more of a realization of the business side of entertainment. It's all about the bottom line. Fascinating.
And she is funny as Hell!! The last show I watched was so hilarious! They were totally making fun of John Mayer. He recently made statements about his sexual prowess and did a bunch of other shit that would embarass anybody in their right mind. "Quit the media game!," Handler said. "Play your guitar!"
When you are hot, you are hot and right now she is hot. I have gained a new perspective about things like this since beginning the class. Now the first thing that comes to my mind is the dollar sign. I have so much more of a realization of the business side of entertainment. It's all about the bottom line. Fascinating.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Brett Loves FOX NEWS
Am I crazy or does it sound like Oprah is narrating this Discovery Channel show about sea life. It's really insane how many sea creature there are. There are things that we don't even know. Tangent.
CB: Brett, why do you like FOX news?
BB: It makes me laugh.
CB: Explain:
BB: Seriously right now? I'm exhausted. I only got five hours of sleep.
CB: Brett, why do you like FOX news?
BB: It makes me laugh.
CB: Explain:
BB: Seriously right now? I'm exhausted. I only got five hours of sleep.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
A critical look at CBS Outdoor?
CBS Outdoor is the largest outdoor advertising company in the United States. Because of this, I have decided to do my Media Critical Analysis on this for my Mass Media class.
So, the next several days, leading up to the due date, I am going to start researching this huge company. What made me think about it was a clip from the movie in class called The Persuaders. One of the guys on the panel that they interviewed had this rant about Times Square being like Vegas.. or not knowing if he was in Vegas... something like that. I am going to have to refer back to the movie.
I noticed on Colorado Blvd, CBS Outdoor has a LED billboard and it is along side a hotel. That has to be troublesome for the hotel. It cannot be comfortable for the guests. There are several CBS Outdoor logo'd billboards on Broadway and today when I was waiting for the bus, I saw that the bus shelter had the same signage.
I'll write more on this later.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Billboard Top 10- Lady Antebellum
I should be studying but I've decided to become more savvy when it comes to music. What got me started thinking about this was when we went over the Billboard Top 10 in class. I had only heard of three of the 10 artists in the Top 10, and I was only familiar with one of the songs!
Today the No. 2 song on the chart is Lady Antebellum's Need You Now and I am getting ready to purchase the song on i-tunes. Amazing!
Today the No. 2 song on the chart is Lady Antebellum's Need You Now and I am getting ready to purchase the song on i-tunes. Amazing!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
My Take on the Oscars 2010
Okay, here's my Oscar Blog... a few days late. First let me say, go I-Pad and your commercial debut during the Oscars! And how about Oscar hosts, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin using product placement by appearing together in a couples Snuggie. Rediculous worked this time. Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin bantered back and forth. I heard one guy say they were the Riff and the Raff or another comparison: Ying and Yang.
I wanted "The Hurt Locker" to win Best Picture and was pleased to see that they took that top prize as well as Best Picture. I thought it was, shall I say, oppressive, to play "I Am Woman" after Katheryn Bigelowe won Best Director. Really? I mean I know that she was the first woman to get the nod but that is very strange to me. I think I saw Baldwin slap her butt on stage too. Another step back.
I was a little disappointed that Sandra Bullock won Best Actress because I thought Meryl Streep would get it and deserved it. Speaking of deserving, Sandra Bullock hinted in her acceptance speech that she never gets the credit she deserves in Hollywood. Yeah, Sandra because you are not a good actor! Monique got best Supporting Actor. Well deserved. Her acceptance speech was touching, too. Afterall, she is and actor.
The acceptance speech by Jeff Bridges, Best Actor for his role in Crazy Heart was pathetic. He rambled on and on and he said man several times. Maybe he was nervous because he kept snickering. Was he on something. Regardless, the award was well deserved in my opinion.
Best Documentary went to a Japanese filmaker for "The Cove." It was about saving Dolphins and somebody held up a sign with instructions on texting to save dolphins. Lame. They were shuttered off stage in a hurry.
Another interesting piece was when Director, Juan Jose Campenella thanks the academy for not placing Avatar in the category. His Argentine film, "The Secret In Their Eyes" won the award. Na'vi is the language spoken on Pandora. It was a joke. I thought it was funny.
I thought the John Hughes memorial was pretty cool. Seeing stars come out in support of him from my era, the 1980s was actually kind of emotional. Seeing Molly Ringwald after all this time was very cool. I may have even had a tear, thought I have never been a John Hughes fan.
Barbara Walters interviewed the stars of "Up" leading 'up' to the announcement of Best Animated Feature. It was cute but she is so played out!
A few questions... Why did Cablevision keep viewers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from viewing the first fifteen minutes of the broadcast? And, I did not get Baldwin's and George Clooney. They kept staring at each other. Why? Inside joke?
Christoph Waltz wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in Inglourious Basterds. Deserving. Not surprised.
The Red Carpet was annoying as ever. But, more importantly, it is important to point out the importance of the Oscars in the Mass Media Big Picture. It's all about money and promotion. And what better way than to promote your Mass Media than having one of the largest audiences on record.
I wanted "The Hurt Locker" to win Best Picture and was pleased to see that they took that top prize as well as Best Picture. I thought it was, shall I say, oppressive, to play "I Am Woman" after Katheryn Bigelowe won Best Director. Really? I mean I know that she was the first woman to get the nod but that is very strange to me. I think I saw Baldwin slap her butt on stage too. Another step back.
I was a little disappointed that Sandra Bullock won Best Actress because I thought Meryl Streep would get it and deserved it. Speaking of deserving, Sandra Bullock hinted in her acceptance speech that she never gets the credit she deserves in Hollywood. Yeah, Sandra because you are not a good actor! Monique got best Supporting Actor. Well deserved. Her acceptance speech was touching, too. Afterall, she is and actor.
The acceptance speech by Jeff Bridges, Best Actor for his role in Crazy Heart was pathetic. He rambled on and on and he said man several times. Maybe he was nervous because he kept snickering. Was he on something. Regardless, the award was well deserved in my opinion.
Best Documentary went to a Japanese filmaker for "The Cove." It was about saving Dolphins and somebody held up a sign with instructions on texting to save dolphins. Lame. They were shuttered off stage in a hurry.
Another interesting piece was when Director, Juan Jose Campenella thanks the academy for not placing Avatar in the category. His Argentine film, "The Secret In Their Eyes" won the award. Na'vi is the language spoken on Pandora. It was a joke. I thought it was funny.
I thought the John Hughes memorial was pretty cool. Seeing stars come out in support of him from my era, the 1980s was actually kind of emotional. Seeing Molly Ringwald after all this time was very cool. I may have even had a tear, thought I have never been a John Hughes fan.
Barbara Walters interviewed the stars of "Up" leading 'up' to the announcement of Best Animated Feature. It was cute but she is so played out!
A few questions... Why did Cablevision keep viewers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from viewing the first fifteen minutes of the broadcast? And, I did not get Baldwin's and George Clooney. They kept staring at each other. Why? Inside joke?
Christoph Waltz wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in Inglourious Basterds. Deserving. Not surprised.
The Red Carpet was annoying as ever. But, more importantly, it is important to point out the importance of the Oscars in the Mass Media Big Picture. It's all about money and promotion. And what better way than to promote your Mass Media than having one of the largest audiences on record.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
"Birthday, today is my..". (Trying to sound like Dr. Seuss)
I was trying to figure out what to write about today when I stumbled across a Today In Celebrity Birthday's site. Apparently, Dr. Seuss was a real person. Who knew? Here are some interesting facts I came across:
- Dr. Seuss, was born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- His mother, Henrietta Seuss Geisel, often soothed her children to sleep by "chanting" rhymes remembered from her youth.
- Ted left Springfield as a teenager to attend Dartmouth College, where he became editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth's humor magazine.
- The Saturday Evening Post and other publications published some of his early pieces, but the bulk of Ted's activity during his early career was devoted to creating advertising campaigns for Standard Oil, which he did for more than 15 years
- The Cat in the Hat, perhaps the defining book of Ted's career, developed as part of a unique joint venture between Houghton Mifflin (Vanguard Press) and Random House.
- Besides the books, his works have provided the source for eleven children's television specials, a Broadway musical and a feature-length motion picture. Other major motion pictures are on the way.
- His honors included two Academy awards, two Emmy awards, a Peabody award and the Pulitzer Prize.
- The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is located at the Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts.
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