Saturday November 24, 2007 : 07:31 AM
Lee Matasi Trial Begins
This past week the trial of a man accused of killing a well-known Vancouver skateboarder began in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday. Dennis Robert White, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Matasi, 23, outside a downtown Vancouver nightclub on Dec. 3, 2005. Check out the full article here. Let’s all hope for justice in this terrible tragedy.
To learn about ‘artists against violence’ an organization started in the wake of Lee Matasi’s murder, click here. Then visit their site and learn how to get involved and make a difference.
THIS JUST IN: Be sure and visit this website often for frequent updates with recent articles and the latest news.
Posted by Chris
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Friday November 23, 2007 : 07:37 AM
Brandon Biebel Talks To Kingpin
Following the Fully Flared premiere in London, Brandon Biebel takes some time to discuss the new video, the filming process, working with Spike Jonze and even the new Nike video. Thanks Kingpin. Good stuff as found on haveboard.com
Posted by Chris
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Friday November 23, 2007 : 07:31 AM
Public Service Announcement
If you have to go out and buy stuff today, support your local shop.
Posted by Chris
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Tuesday November 20, 2007 : 03:58 PM
Fashion At Fully Flared
The Skateboard Mag recruited SGV’s Animal Chan to get all “red carpet” at the Fully Flared premiere and ask those in attendance: Who Are You Wearing? The video results can be seen here. (The Mag’s website hints at a part two…keep your eyes peeled)
UPDATE! Part two is up now and more fashion focused than ever.
Posted by Chris
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Tuesday November 20, 2007 : 03:49 PM
Epicly Later’d Hits The Small Screen
You’ve seen them on your computer, now catch Braydon Szafranski, Kevin ‘Spanky’ Long and Alex Olson get Later’d on your television set. That’s right, MTV2 has picked up the VBS series created by Patrick O’Dell and will be running the three mentioned episodes Saturday, November 24th at 9PM/ 8c. Wonder how the VBS deal went down? Check out this article.
Posted by Chris
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Tuesday November 20, 2007 : 08:36 AM
Berra + Eric = The Berrics
Ever heard of The Berrics? Now you have.
Posted by bk
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Tuesday November 20, 2007 : 08:13 AM
Fully Flared Fotos
The premieres are in full swing and the photos are rolling in. Check out some of the coverage over at Thrasher via Burnout, Vital Skate and 48 Blocks. The reviews have been amazing and December 7th can’t come quick enough.
Posted by Chris
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Monday November 19, 2007 : 09:42 PM
Sleighing Sacto
It’s that time of year. The 27th Annual N-Men Christmas party takes place on Saturday, December 1st at The Distillery in Sacramento. Head on downtown for some live music, door prizes, debauchery with Windsor, projected vintage skate footage from Mike Chantry, and a great time with the OG legends of Sacto shred. What’s more…time to dust off those pads with a skate session at Granite park before the party kicks off and a hangover session the next day.
Katen are you there?
Posted by bk
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Monday November 19, 2007 : 12:10 PM
The Makings of a Visual Underskatement
The cinematic skateheads behind the Underskatement film festival have announced the first stops and showings of its upcoming 07/08 skate film tour. Check the schedule and catch the action of these luminous film shorts in a town near you. More to come…
2007
San Francisco premiere - Dec. 1st at The Victoria Theatre 2961 16th Street at 7:30pm
Portland - Dec. 8th at The Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton Street with two showings at 7 and 9pm
Seattle - Dec. 12th at Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave. with two showings at 7 and 9:30pm
Vancouver, B.C. - Dec. 15th at Pacific Cinematheque 1131 Howe Street at 2:30pm
2008
Albuquerque, NM - Jan. 10th at The Guild Cinema 3405 Central Ave. NE at 8:30pm
Tucson, AZ - Jan. 17th at The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. at 8pm
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Monday November 19, 2007 : 10:35 AM
Twin’s Collision Results in Death at Skatepark
A bit of sad and very unusual new comes to us this morning. Twin brothers Michael Jeansonne, 44, of Denham Springs, LA, and Anthony Jeansonne, 44, of Baton Rouge, LA collided at a skatepark in Nashville, Tennessee where one of them (wearing a helmet) unfortunately died as a result.
Michael’s friend, Neal Boyd, provided us these heartfelt words.
“Mike originally came from California many years ago, but had since set up and established himself as a Louisiana local… he was beloved in Baton Rouge and Hammond, as well as all parts in between. He lived and breathed skateboarding… every weekend he would come to Hammond and set up a literal campsite with his brothers and son, putting up tents and throwing meat on the grill for the locals to enjoy.
He was working on a project before he passed that included photos of all of the local rippers skating.His plan was to pin each of those images onto the fence of the Dreamland built Hammond skatepark and set up a portable/temporary photo gallery of all the rippers. A gallery that was going to expand over time. Words cannot express the impact he had on our scene. He was a skater’s skater, and anyone that knew him loved him.”
“Our hearts are broken, but we will continue to ride in his honor, and the honor of his family and the rest of his friends. We want to especially share some love with Mike’s son Eric, whose grief we can only imagine.”
We have some classic pics of Mike shredding right here.
Rest in Peace Michael.
Check the video for more on this story.
Posted by bk
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Sunday November 18, 2007 : 10:55 PM
Ramondetta Acquires Spousal Approval
Peter Ramondetta and his gal Josie recently got hitched. Congrats newlyweds!!!
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Sunday November 18, 2007 : 04:43 PM
History Lesson #13 - Board Out of Their Minds
More than 30 years ago, the city of Signal Hill in Southern California played host to a short run of the hairiest skate contests ever. The LA Times recently published this piece that recounts the lore of the legendary downhill race primed with guts, no written rules, plenty of crashes, two (then) unknown Harley Davidson mechanics, the world’s fastest female skateboarder and a drunken spectator clocking in at 36 mph on a Big Wheel.
Wow, those were the days.
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