Emer.ca’s Bryan Herman tears shit up at the Victorville, California Fairgrounds on May 23, 2010. Ouch.
[Link: Emer.caskate]
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The New York Post is there for the official opening of the Maloof Money Cup park at NYC’s Flushing Meadows. Steve Rodriguez, Lauren Perkins, Jereme Rogers, and Steve Van Doren even get a couple words in. For photos check out Interstatemag.com.
[Link: New York Post and Interstatemag]
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The executive directors of the LA Skate Film Festival have announced the addition of two new members to the The Academy of Skateboard Filmmakers.
So far, ASF has proudly gathered the following members: Stacy Peralta, CR Stecyk III, J. Grant Brittain, Greg Hunt, Ed Templeton, Ricky Bedenbaugh, Bryce Kanights, Jamie Thomas, Mike Manzoori, Fred “French Fred” Mortagne and recent newest additions, Ty Evans and Geoff Rowley. . . ASF’s objectives are to advance and promote the art of filmmaking within the skateboarding industry. Its members will nominate the films and select the judges amongst other creative tasks.
Filmmakers still have four days left to enter a film in the festival. The submissions deadline is June 9, 2010. The festival runs at LA’s Downtown Independent Theatre from August 31 and September 2, 2010. For more information follow the jump.
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A 17-year-old skateboarder died from injuries he suffered while towing behind a truck Thrusday, June 3, 2010 in Northwest Regina, Saskatchewan, according to a story on Global TV Edmonton.
Around 10 p.m. Regina police responded to a call about a 17-year-old male who was receiving emergency medical treatment after falling from a skateboard. The incident happened on Wadge Street and Wellband Drive. . . A preliminary police investigation indicates the teen was holding onto or being towed by a vehicle before he fell. The act is known at “skitching”.
Our thoughts are with the skateboarders family and friends. But seriously, how many kids have to die?
[Link: Global TV Edmonton]
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There is nothing like hitting the streets for a little NYC skate action in wedge heels. Nobody does it better than Kate Hudson, according to story in the Daily Mail.
Running in heels is one thing, but Kate Hudson took it to a whole new level as she attempted to go skateboarding in a pair of wedge heels. . . And the actress’ outfit – a short shirt dress – was not exactly appropriate for action either. . . But thankfully the ridiculous scene was all for show on the Manhattan set of Something Borrowed, her new movie. . . The 31-year-old has been pictured in a series of smart outfits while on location in New York. . . . Kate is starring in the film as Darcy, a beautiful bratty bride who gets everything she wants.
Apparently, she doesn’t want to know how to hold a skateboard properly. . .
[Link: Daily Mail]
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[Editors’ Note: Just a little reminder about tomorrow nights photo festivities. Be there.]
Neil Blender will be joined by The Skateboard Mag’s Dave Swift and Grant Brittain at Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub in Carlsbad, California on June 5, 2010 for “an evening of artwork + photography.” Music will be provided by Adrian Demain and DJ Matt Hensley. Show begins at 6 PM.
Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008
[Link: The Skateboard Mag]
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Shaun White has reportedly left his long-time agent Mark Ervin and IMG and made the move to Hollywood’s uber-huge Creative Artists Agency, according to a Tripp Mickel story in the Sports Business Journal.
After eight years of working together, White last week dropped Ervin and IMG for CAA. He now is represented by a team of CAA agents who will work to develop marketing partnerships, appearances and television, music and motion picture opportunities for the 23-year-old.
Creative Artist Agency represents pretty much every A-lister in the business including (but not limited to) Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher, David Beckham, LeBron James, and of course, Tony Hawk.
This ought to keep those millions rolling.
[Link: Sports Business Journal via ESPN/Action]
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John “Zak” Kaercher, 29, the owner of Anchorage, Alaska’s Zak’s Boardroom and Phaze One indoor skatepark is currently on life support and “brain dead” after falling from his skateboard Tuesday night while reportedly towing on a truck, according to a story in the Anchorage Daily News.
. . . police spokesman Lt. Dave Parker said. Kaercher was being towed behind a Toyota Tacoma when he lost control and hit his head on the pavement, then began convulsing, Parker said.
Zak’s father Dale Kaercher is reportedly disputing the police report saying that his son simply lost his balance while skateboarding home from work. Our thoughts are with Kaercher’s family, friends, and the entire Anchorage skate and snow community.
[Link: Anchorage Daily News]
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An 8-year-old Kansas boy is in critical condition after towing on his skateboard behind a truck his brother was driving, according to a story KCTC5.com.
Witnesses said the 8-year-old was riding alongside the passenger side of the truck, when he lost control and fell. After falling, the truck struck the boy. . . “I saw him holding onto the truck and let go, grab, and then grab back on,” witness Worthen said. “The truck continued going and slammed on its braked and backed up. I saw the older brother grab (him) and run him down the hill.”
Seems like a certain skateboard industry organization might be able to get the word out that towing is a really, really bad idea. If you don’t believe it, click here for more towing stories.
[Link: KCTC5.com]
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Maloof Money Cup owner Joe Maloof was interviewed by CNBC’s Darren Rovell about his familiy’s sports business. Not surprisingly the first topic was skateboarding.
Hits to our Web site are exploding and we’ve truly become the greatest skateboarding event out there,” Mr. Maloof said. “Our goal continues to be to get the top skateboarders in the world to our events and we did it here again. Out of the top 48 skateboarders, it looks like we’ll have at least 47, including P-Rod and Chris Cole, and might get them all if Ryan Sheckler comes.”
We’re guessing he’ll be there. No?
[Link: CNBC]
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