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The New York Times has posted a piece that highlighting ’skaters finding a surplus of deserted pools in which to perfect their acrobatic aerials’. It seems that the economic downturn is producing ’smiles as wide as a half-pipe’ on some skaters. This is certainly an interesting read…the idea of the New York Times reporting on outlaw pool skating is something few could have predicted.

The Los Angeles Times recently sat down with Tony to discuss his upcoming game “Adrenaline,” which releases in the Fall of 09. Tony also talks about being a new dad again and skating at 40 years old. It’s crazy to think that the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game has generated 1 billion dollars in sales since 1999.

The guys over at Tribute Skateboards put together a video montage for the holidays. The video was filmed entirely at the Department of Skateboarding. Check out the video here.

Stereo has announced the launch of its first annual “Shop Video Contest.” All skate shops are cordially invited to submit ONE video entry produced between 2007 and 2008 to the Sound Agency’s very own film festival. All submissions must be received by January 30th, 2009. On February 6th, the agents will announce the shop with the best overall video and post iton the Stereo website for all to see. The winning shop will receive $1,000 worth of Stereo products. Get to it!

Longtime Santa Cruz resident and skater Judi Oyama is involved with Board Rescue, a Bay Area non-profit dedicated to providing free skateboards and safety equipment to youth from low-income families. The Santa Cruz Sentinel caught up with her to get the scoop with her group’s ongoing efforts to empower the kids in need.

F Beat Productions has launched a Bowl-a-Rama website for its upcoming events in February. Have a look and check back soon for more updates.

Epicly Later’d has released Episode 6 and 7 of the Mike Caroll story. In Episode 6, Aaron Meza talks about filming with Mike and making “Penal Code” together. Aaron also talks about skating with Huf and Puleo in San Francisco. In Episode 7, Phelps breaks down the importance of Carroll in skateboarding and Ty Evans talks about making Modus with Mike. So sit back and relax, these videos are well worth checking out.

Initially released this past summer, the first volume of the Little Giants series chronicles and highlights Don Pendleton’s love for skateboarding, artistic beginnings in Ravenswood, West Virginia, and renowned graphic design work primarily within the circles of skateboarding. For those not very familiar of his work, Pendleton’s clean and unique graphic style helped to establish and grow the allure and brand of Alien Workshop for the greater part of the past decade. In recent years he has produced striking graphics for Element and his own line of clothing called Darkroom while remaining in Dayton, Ohio. Yes, Pendleton refuses to give in to the notion that one must move out west to California to make living in the skateboarding industry. Good for him and others that feel the same way.
From start to finish, this DVD which was produced, directed and narrated by Bob Kronbauer, delivers 28 minutes of documental footage packed with archival clips and insightful interviews and commentary with Pendleton, his friends and skate industry peers. Many of those which appear in this video include Jeremy Fish, Craig Metzger, Michael Leon, Jeff Dickson, Joe Castrucci, Kevin Wilkins, Matt Irving, Tony Larson, Steve Berra, Rick McCrank, Geoff McFetridge, Eric Stricker, and Tim O’Connor.
All in all, this first installment of the Little Giants series kicks off a fresh, appreciated and refreshing look into the creative minds and lives of those that contribute to the fabric, culture and lifestyle of skateboarding. Look for the second release of Little Giants featuring Michael Leon at the beginning of 2009. Solid stuff…well worth the purchase.
- bk

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Black Label has posted new video footage with Peter Watkins on their site. Have a look!

Element Europe has released a teaser for “Travel Well,” a full-length video coming Fall 2009. The sneak peek footage introduces Madars Apse and Phil Zwijsen and features the rest of the Element Europe team including full parts from Pirkka Pollari and Michael Mackrodt.