shey.netshey.net’s been around as a blog since 1998. It’s currently powered by Tumblr, which facilitates a shorter, easier kind of blogging.I started a company called Next New Networks, and we also have a company blog. You can reach me via my first name @ my last name dot net.Gary The Puppets Magical Internet AdventureThe backstory for...- June 27, 2008 Gary The Puppets Magical Internet AdventureThe backstory for Justins great video above (watch in HD)isup on the Next New Networks blog.justinsez:Created for Media Kitchen and Venture Day. I guess it was shown on a big screen for a bunch of important people, which is awesome.Shot on Steadicam by Kyle Fasanella, Directed and Written by Me, starring Gary the puppet (Ben Ross, Erik Beck). Shot on location at Tumblr, Next New Networks, Gawker, College Humor, and CBS Interactive.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/321610323/40105082 Interesting little Today show piece about Obamas iconic...- June 26, 2008 Interesting little Today show piece about Obamas iconic status and this weeks Rolling Stone cover. Best bit for me is hearing that Obama has Jay-Z on his iPod. Ive said it before Jay-Zs the new Sinatra.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/320751650/39960446 Back in 83, the late, great Rodney Dangerfield had a...- June 26, 2008 Back in 83, the late, great Rodney Dangerfield had a minor (which in those days meant ubiquitous) novelty hit with Rappin Rodney. I brought it up to Rachel tonight while we were having flashbacks watching Beat Street, and she didnt remember it, which made me think a lot of other people might not, either. Thankfully, its on YouTube. Even when I was eight, I loved that line, I got a kidney shaped pool with a stone in it. (via NightTracks).Related, at least in my mind: Billy Crystals You Look...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/320186406/39864681 Regarding the Nature of Luminance in Ubiquitous Darkness...- June 25, 2008 Regarding the Nature of Luminance in Ubiquitous Darkness from Karen Abad loves Dinosaurs.Found this video up in Vimeos Staff Picks. Its notable for being done in 3083x320 which is not a standard size for video on the web. You have to wonder why more people arent experimenting in different sizes and dimensions for video on the web, since theres nothing like the size of a TV or movie screen to limit that we have to do everything in a 4:3 or 3:2 ratio. Looks especially good if you hit the...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/319885367/39816855 "What Hulk smash most Hulk smash all hope of interesting time in cinema. Hulk take all effort of..."- June 18, 2008 What Hulk smash most Hulk smash all hope of interesting time in cinema. Hulk take all effort of cinema, effort getting babysitter, effort finding parking, and Hulk put great green fist right through it. Hulk crush all hopes of entertainment. Hulk in boring film. - From Peter Bradshaws review of The Incredible Hulk(The Guardian, via kottke)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/314398538/38850313 The trailer for Japanese movie Machine Girl looks pretty awesome...- June 14, 2008 The trailer for Japanese movie Machine Girl looks pretty awesome but also too over the top to be real, almost as if it was one of the fake trailers in Grindhouse. Its a real movie, though, that opened recently here in New York. Warning: extremely graphic, silly gore and violence. via rudy jahchan, of course.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/311935023/38414170 Last night at the Webbys, Barely Political unleashed their...- June 12, 2008 Last night at the Webbys, Barely Political unleashed their latest experiment on the world, the incredible McCain Girl, and YouTube may never be the same.Ive really enjoyed watching the team put this video together the last couple of weeks, including seeing our first bodybuilder, female or otherwise, hanging around the office.With apologies to Stan Lee, although I bet hed get a kick out of this.(via barelypolitical)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/310449681/38094986 This was right when I walked into the party the other night....- June 10, 2008 This was right when I walked into the party the other night. What a great performance. Thats the inimitable Dan Meth and Lee Rubenstein on drums and guitar, and I guess Mr. Barry Jordan on the bass.billcammack:Justin Johnson fronts a Rock Band team performing More Than A Feeling at the Next New Networks Tumblr party celebrating NY Internet Week.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/308910983/37876145 I love this photo still Erik postedfrom todays upcoming...- June 9, 2008 I love this photo still Erik postedfrom todays upcoming Indy Mogul episode. Yes, thats Garrett from Maniacal Rage. And yes, thats a Bleacher Bloggers t-shirt. And yes, we all have way too much fun.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/308087639/37739063 (photo bynmcglynn)Last nights TumblrNNN Rock Band bash...- June 9, 2008 (photo bynmcglynn)Last nights TumblrNNN Rock Band bash was great. Glad so many awesome people came out. This photo of Justin Johnson and Meghan Ashas probably my favorite of the night. I added a bunch more to my Flickr favorites.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sheydotnet/~3/308082988/37738055 |