It’s rare that we find ourselves waiting for part two of anything, but after part one of Tommy Guerrero’s interview with Ed Templeton we were itching to get back at it. Thankfully, that time has come. Enjoy.
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Street League Skateboarding’s video on demand channel ETN got a serious boost on June 22, 2017 when it was announced that Fuel TV founder CJ Olivares would be the new CEO.
“Finding an executive like CJ to lead the business into the next chapter is like finding a unicorn,” said SLS founder and Chairman of the Board Rob Dyrdek. “There are no other people I know that have run a global channel of the magnitude that he has with the unique programming mix of skateboarding, live events, and irreverent original shows. He is a perfect fit to take ETN to the next level and developing SLS into the future.”
This seems like a perfect fit. No one in action sports television has done a better job of bridging the gap between TV execs and skateboarders than Olivares and he seems happy about this new chapter.
“Taking the helm of ETN Media is an amazing opportunity to continue to build a game-changing platform that can engage and entertain skateboarding audiences around the world. The team’s early efforts to create original, must-see programming have already struck a chord with a global fan base and this is just the beginning.” Olivares continues, ”In terms of SLS, there is an exciting opportunity for continued international expansion on the road to skateboarding’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.”
We’re looking forward to seeing what Olivares can pull together this time around. For the official word from SLS, please follow the jump.
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Start your weekend off right with part one of a discussion between Tommy Guerrero and Ed Templeton. Think they’ll talk about art and skateboarding or will they have forgotten it all? Click the arrow and know.
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No shock to anyone really, but we’ve never understood the “streetwear” thing. We know what it’s like to desire every single piece of kit we’d see on our favorite skaters, surfers, and snowboarders, but we never got our heads around the fetishization of those clothes by people who seemed to be more into the fashion (and we mean that in an East Coast/NYC way) than the skateboarding. We’re hoping Bobby Hundreds‘ new documentary Built To Fail: A Street Wear Story will finally enlighten us.
BUILT TO FAIL: A STREETWEAR STORY takes you through the history of streetwear, including the subculture of LA’s surf & skate scene, the punk rock scene, and the rise of graffiti street art out of NY. The film features interviews with Tommy Hilfiger, Russell Simmons, A$AP Rocky, Benny Gold, and LA-based designers such as Eli Bonerz (X-Large), “Bobby Tribal” Ruiz (Tribal), and Rick Klotz (Freshjive).
Built To Fail premiere’s this Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Los Angeles Film Festival at 8:35pm at the ArcLight Santa Monica. For more info click the link.
[Link: LA Film Fest]
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Steve Caballero great skateboarder, great dad. Happy Father’s Day, Steve!
[Link: Fix MFG]
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Antihero Skateboards new, full-length feature comes out July 25, 2017 in skate shops and on iTunes. In the meantime, check out a little taste of corporate culture right here.
[Link: Antihero Skateboards]
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Vans new performance skate shoes the UltraRange Pro look like a leap forward in tech, fit, and comfort if you ask us. Here’s what Vans is saying about ’em:
Vans UltraRange Pro’s versatile build pushes the boundaries of skate progression to provide uncompromising functionality with creative innovation. The UltraRange Pro also utilizes a brand-new internal sock-fit construction, providing a breathable, responsive and snug fit, along with ventilated tongue, collar and quarter panels for increased airflow.
Looks like Curren Caples likes ’em. Want a pair of your own? They go on sale world wide on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Follow the jump for all the official details.
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The Good Problem’s Kevin Wilkins interviews Humidity Skateshop’s Phillip Santosuosso on how Santosuosso worked together with Real Skateboards’ Actions REALized to create the new United We Stand capsule which benefits the American Civil Liberties Union. Here’s the background:
Skateboarding can be a positive force for change. When the Mayor of New Orleans declared they would not comply with the new immigration ban Phillip Santosuosso from Humidity Skate Shop decided it was skateboarding’s turn to take a stand as well.
Click the link, read the interview and understand how skateboarding (and you) can make a difference in the world.
[Link: Real Skateboards]
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We all saw it on Instagram. We all loved it. And now, Jenkem Mag has tracked down the man to get the word straight from his perspective. Sadly, it’s not as happy a story as you might imagine from joy of the clip. Click the link to read an interview with Oakland, California’s Avery Baxter. And if you want to help him out, he signed up for PayPal and you can send him something at AveBax [@] gmail.com.
[Link: Jenkem Mag via Chris Cote]
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If you have Hulu, then this is something you should watch. The last days of good, fun print magazine making from Steve Rocco and the Big Brother crew.
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