Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Facebook movie is all about the hoodies ... and shower shoes

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"Much is made of Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg's ubiquitous grey hoodie. Not so much the Adidas shower shoes that — if 'The Social Network' isn't the complete work of fiction Facebook reps claim it to be — Zuck wore with and without socks throughout his time at Harvard and Facebook's meteoric rise.

Having just seen a screening of the movie (which hits theaters Oct. 1), I'm inclined to side with the Facebook reps on the colorful liberties taken with events, certainly dialog, and possibly wardrobe. In his portrayal of Zuckerberg, Jesse Eisenberg (aka the rich man's Michael Cera) wears at least six different colored hoodies.

Don't get me wrong. 'The Social Network' is worth seeing — fast paced and engaging — an achievement all the more impressive considering this is a movie pretty much about coding and legal documents. One wonders what director David Fincher ('Fight Club') and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin ('The West Wing') could've done with 2008 dud 'Valkyrie'— another movie about paperwork.

Where 'The Social Network' fails in historical accuracy — and all movies based on 'actual events' do — it succeeds in hitting key points in the Horatio Alger narrative, revealed through the color of hoodie fictional 'Zuckerberg' wears in any particular scene. As far as I'm concerned, anyway. Check it out!

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Samsung Galaxy Tab Official Live Demo

This is the first official hands-on video that contains a demonstration of every key feature and benefit of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It also contains information of the most frequently asked features from social networking sites.

Most importantly, it highlights the value proposition of the Galaxy Tab: Advanced Media, Productivity and Communication, and On the Go.



This video doesn't contain any graphic effects.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Rock group Kiss to rock live in Facebook game 'Nightclub City'

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"If you're a fan of make-up-wearing rock stars who have been known to spit blood on stage but you just can't make it to Saturday's Kiss concert in Fontana, Calif. ... not to worry! Kiss will bring its show live to your home — via the Facebook game 'Nightclub City.'

That's right, say what you will about Facebook games, Kiss is a fan.

The iconic rockers will be broadcasting the final North American date of their 'Hottest Show on Earth' concert tour live in the 'Nightclub City' game created by the startup Booyah.

'We have always believed in pushing the boundaries...in giving the fans bang for the buck...in going where no band has gone before,' said Kiss singer/guitarist Gene Simmons (he's the one with the really long tongue) in a statement. 'This one's gonna rock big time!'

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