http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:15:52 GMT 10 http://i38.servimg.com/u/f38/12/88/02/35/banner13.jpg http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/feed/? http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/the-hillywood-show-t42.htm Sean I don't know how this escaped my notice until now, but better late than never. http://www.thehillywoodshow.com (clickity on watch The Hillywood Show, then "episodes") brilliantly talented sisters Hillary and Hannah Hindi have created a variety sketch comedy series like no other... with a twist. Pirate Jack Sparrow trundles through a hodge-podge re-enactment of scenes from various movies, as these two ladies excellently impersonate almost every character! The writing is a ... Unrelated to the Revolution Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:15:52 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/the-hillywood-show-t42.htm#117 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/the-hillywood-show-t42.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/o-reilly-book-submittal-t39.htm RocketScienceMom I am on the User group mailing list for O'Reilly (the publishers of tech. books), and an interesting request to the UG folks on their mailing list came for inputs to a book in the works. I am going to submit something about Wingmen, this forum, the Artemis movement, etc. I will gladly take suggestions for inputs from my fellow wingmen. I am planning on getting something out in the next day or two as work and kids allow. Here is the request I am talking about. While all that is mentioned ... Project: Artemis Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:53:05 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/o-reilly-book-submittal-t39.htm#110 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/o-reilly-book-submittal-t39.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/the-wingmen-hd-video-t41.htm Katie

The new "No Wimps" logo is amazing. Like the movie version of the Batsuit compared to the cheesy Adam West version. Hats off to Master Greg Martin. So, who's excited to see this? Eh? Eh?]]> Project: Artemis Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:21:18 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/the-wingmen-hd-video-t41.htm#114 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/the-wingmen-hd-video-t41.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/adventure-time-to-the-max-t40.htm Sean
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtyJi3lExo0&feature=related]]> Unrelated to the Revolution Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:43:06 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/adventure-time-to-the-max-t40.htm#112 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/adventure-time-to-the-max-t40.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/hollywood-vandalizing-scandalizing-t38.htm Sean We all know Hollywood is notorious for massively epic fails in movie adaptations and remakes. That reputation is not imagined, nor undeserved. They DO tend to ruin story because they have no respect, understanding or appreciation for the material. Story and artistry clearly does not matter to them. Sometimes, the problem is that material has lost something in translation, or perhaps hired talent is incapable of properly adapting a story to the media of film. George Lucas didn’t rape our ... Project: Artemis Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:12 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/hollywood-vandalizing-scandalizing-t38.htm#109 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/hollywood-vandalizing-scandalizing-t38.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/the-story-is-rarely-what-we-say-it-is-t37.htm Sean (reposting an excellent article from Del Marbrook, reinforcing what I've said elsewhere) If I’ve learned anything at all as a journalist it’s that the pressing issues of the day that cry out for headlines often turn out to be much less important than back-of-the-book stories. But to redress this problem we need a culture more respectful of history than our own. The politicians and the press have been treating a proposed $50 million pittance for the arts in President Obama’s overall stimulus ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:23:00 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/the-story-is-rarely-what-we-say-it-is-t37.htm#108 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/the-story-is-rarely-what-we-say-it-is-t37.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/collaborating-five-and-a-half-girls-t36.htm Sean Wingmen actual and potential, being advocates for original content, may be interested in a brilliant web series that just began. Five And A Half Girls is an innovative collaboration video project… produced entirely by one charismatic young woman extraordinarily skilled with a wide variety of accents and voice impersonations. Calling herself Miss Cupcake, she has awesomely designed five characters with distinct styles, personas and back stories, connected by a seven degrees of separation. The ... Unrelated to the Revolution Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:33:14 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/collaborating-five-and-a-half-girls-t36.htm#107 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/collaborating-five-and-a-half-girls-t36.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wysiwyg-or-garbage-in-garbage-out-t35.htm Sean (excerpt from my book Media Is The Masses) Story of My Life... Our social media tend to define our culture. But, ideally, our media should also defy our culture. Media are very effective tools for instilling impressions and ideologies. Demonstrative and illustrative, film has the capacity and power to re-enforce the status quo, or to re-inform and reform. Subliminally and overtly, film relays and relates messages... about how we see ourselves and our reality. Humans are innate social ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:53:45 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wysiwyg-or-garbage-in-garbage-out-t35.htm#106 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wysiwyg-or-garbage-in-garbage-out-t35.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/be-it-known-stories-told-but-unheard-of-t34.htm Sean There is no shortage of stories to sift through and consider in multiple media, but there is a scarcity of genuinely good and meaningful stories that sufficiently impress me, well written with an interesting concept or message. Most of the stories I’ve read/watched --science fiction or not-- are published/produced by sources/names acknowledged in a particular sphere of audience. Most of the stories are… not good. An author or project doesn’t necessarily have to be any good—he/she or that ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:54:14 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/be-it-known-stories-told-but-unheard-of-t34.htm#105 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/be-it-known-stories-told-but-unheard-of-t34.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-sometimes-a-great-notion-413-t32.htm Dave This thread is intended for discussion of Battlestar Galactica episode 413 "Sometimes a Great Notion" (airdate Friday, January 16th, 2009). Unrelated to the Revolution Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:06:06 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-sometimes-a-great-notion-413-t32.htm#102 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-sometimes-a-great-notion-413-t32.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-a-disquiet-that-follows-my-soul-t33.htm Dave This thread is for discussion of Battlestar Galactica episode "A Disquiet That Follows My Soul" (airdatae Friday, January 23rd, 2009). Unrelated to the Revolution Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:08:37 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-a-disquiet-that-follows-my-soul-t33.htm#103 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-a-disquiet-that-follows-my-soul-t33.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-the-face-of-the-enemy-webisodes-t31.htm Dave The release of the first two BSG webisodes for The Face of the Enemy signals the beginning of the end for one of the boldest television shows in recent memory. The Face of the Enemy follows Lt. Felix Gaeta a few days after the Colonial Fleet discovers "Earth". Spoilers will follow in the posts below, so be sure to catch up with the webisodes released to date before you read too far. So, what are your impressions of the webisodes so far? Unrelated to the Revolution Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:49:27 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-the-face-of-the-enemy-webisodes-t31.htm#100 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/battlestar-galactica-the-face-of-the-enemy-webisodes-t31.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/crunchies-vote-for-artemis-let-s-get-a-win-for-ae-t30.htm Zathman ArtemisEternal.com Jessica Stover via JessicaStover.com (Nov 22. 2008) wrote:If you’re not familiar, TechCrunch is a weblog about technology and companies. Their Technorati rank is consistently #2, they have over a million feed subscribers and, thanks to a tip sent in by WINGMAN John, they were also one of the first influential sources to report on ARTEMIS ETERNAL. During said tip-off John coined the term “crowd-funding” in regards to ARTEMIS, and the word has been making the rounds ever ... Project: Artemis Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:50:39 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/crunchies-vote-for-artemis-let-s-get-a-win-for-ae-t30.htm#99 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/crunchies-vote-for-artemis-let-s-get-a-win-for-ae-t30.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/jess-on-epic-fu-t29.htm Dave This thread is for discussion of Jess' appearance on Epic FU re: Hollywood 2.0. Project: Artemis Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:26:46 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/jess-on-epic-fu-t29.htm#95 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/jess-on-epic-fu-t29.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/without-a-trace-feat-geoffrey-owens-nov-11th-t28.htm Dave The purpose of this thread is to discuss the Nov. 11th episode of Without a Trace, featuring Artemis Eternal casting director Geoffrey Owens. Unrelated to the Revolution Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:31:56 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/without-a-trace-feat-geoffrey-owens-nov-11th-t28.htm#89 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/without-a-trace-feat-geoffrey-owens-nov-11th-t28.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/wingmen-contact-info-t27.htm Zathman Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or just feel like sending me an email. Here is my contact information: Email Address: » zathman at Gmail.com Google Talk (Jabber) Address: » zathman at Gmail.com Twitter: » http://twitter.com/zathman *Note: If you call me, I won't guarantee an answer, but please leave a message with your name and email address or phone. Unrelated to the Revolution Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:14:53 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/wingmen-contact-info-t27.htm#88 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/wingmen-contact-info-t27.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/war-between-art-and-commerce-ended-t26.htm Sean from Childhood's End, excellent Arthur Clarke novel--- because of influence from alien Overlords, Everything was so cheap, that the necessities of life were free, provided as a public service to the community... the whole pattern of industry and commerce had changed completely... robot factories had poured forth consumer goods in such unending streams that all ordinary necessities were virtually free. Men worked for the sake of luxuries they desired: or they did not work at all. Next ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:04:06 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/war-between-art-and-commerce-ended-t26.htm#86 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/war-between-art-and-commerce-ended-t26.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/anything-you-d-like-to-add-t7.htm Sean This is intended to be a community site, so if you've got ideas, please let us know how we can better serve each other and the JSto initiative.]]> Wingman Central Site Discussion Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:49:50 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/anything-you-d-like-to-add-t7.htm#10 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/anything-you-d-like-to-add-t7.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/death-by-silence-t24.htm Sean in comments on the blog regarding (my dismay about ) lack of WC community involvement so far, jsto said... "You have to grow and cultivate. It's like a garden. Takes time and care." Respectfully, I disagree. Ok, to a point, she's right. but the core of her fanbase should be all over this thing already. WC has been open for 2-ish weeks. Jess announced it on her site, twitter and email. This isn't an elite secret. It isn't as if her supporters don't know. And by their absense, the ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:45:05 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/death-by-silence-t24.htm#57 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/death-by-silence-t24.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/and-so-begin-the-wingman-central-forums-t2.htm Katie very customizable, which is perfect for our needs. What do you think, people?]]> Wingman Central Site Discussion Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:27:16 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/and-so-begin-the-wingman-central-forums-t2.htm#2 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/and-so-begin-the-wingman-central-forums-t2.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/submit-sci-fi-story-for-charity-t25.htm Sean I am in the process of publishing a short story anthology of new sci-fi and fantasy (currently entitled But The Owl Knows), and gathering unique talented writers willing to volunteer. I say 'volunteer', because ALL profits will go to http://www.savethechildren.org (yes, an unpaid project). My primarily reason for compiling this anthology is my love of science fiction, and a desire to contribute something to the genre (which I think you can relate to). As an added incentive, we'll also be ... Unrelated to the Revolution Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:51:50 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/submit-sci-fi-story-for-charity-t25.htm#58 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/submit-sci-fi-story-for-charity-t25.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/displaying-wingman-made-imagery-t16.htm Sean Do some creative/ clever photography, drawing, painting, graphic arts, etc involving any J.Sto project... and we can show off your skills in our flickr gallery. Here's one to start: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29620945@N04/2849018048/ also, experimenting with powerpoint presentations- For Wingmen: www.geocities.com/exastra/adventure.ppt For Artemis Eternal: www.geocities.com/exastra/artemiseternal.ppt note: when the slide show opens, click on the volume icon in the top ... Project: Artemis Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:03:45 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/displaying-wingman-made-imagery-t16.htm#21 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/displaying-wingman-made-imagery-t16.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/twittering-harrison-bergeron-t5.htm Sean Jess mentioned Harrison Bergeron, and her being on the set of 2081... different names for the same short story. interestingly, one of my best friends-- also named Jessica-- recently gave me a rare VHS of a full length movie version for my birthday, starring Sean Astin. not without its problems, but ultimately a good representation of a great story. resembles The Outer Limits and short stories by old sci-fi giants like Asimov (2 things i love) . I thought the film was better than the text. never ... JessicaStover.com Discussion Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:04:40 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/twittering-harrison-bergeron-t5.htm#5 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/twittering-harrison-bergeron-t5.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/144-reference-in-the-bible-t23.htm Sean Rev 14:1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him a hundred forty [and] four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. Rev 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: Rev 14:3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred ... JessicaStover.com Discussion Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:40:46 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/144-reference-in-the-bible-t23.htm#56 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/144-reference-in-the-bible-t23.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/what-can-we-actually-do-t22.htm Katie This thread is intended to share ideas for actual practical tasks we as Wingmen can perform, ranging from sneaky things for shy people to ballsy things for outgoing people. A few to start us off: Write a letter or email to your local newspaper about AAE. Who knows? They might be interested in running it in a human interest section. Submit the story to any independent newspapers or magazines in your town. Especially the artsy ones. Take advantage of public bulletin board space by ... Project: Artemis Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:41:17 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/what-can-we-actually-do-t22.htm#51 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/what-can-we-actually-do-t22.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/alan-moore-hates-hollywood-t21.htm Sean Comics iconoclast Alan Moore disparages that Hollywood tends to dilute and distort stories in atempts to adapt into films. The original source material is lost in translation, becoming vandalized and diminished. He considers V for Vendetta and Watchmen (stories he wrote) such victims. "I find film in its modern form to be quite bullying. It spoon-feeds us, which has the effect of watering down our collective cultural imagination. It is as if we are freshly hatched birds looking up with ... JessicaStover.com Discussion Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:02:10 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/alan-moore-hates-hollywood-t21.htm#50 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/jessicastovercom-discussion-f4/alan-moore-hates-hollywood-t21.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/new-video-t3.htm Katie Wingman Central main site or JSDC for a new video about AAE at ComicCon and our very own site!]]> Project: Artemis Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:47:58 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/new-video-t3.htm#3 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/new-video-t3.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/signs-and-portents-abound-t20.htm Sean Joseph Campbell said: 'The symbolic field is based on the experiences of people in a particular community, at that particular time and place. Myths are so innately bound to the culture, time and place that unless the symbols, the metaphors, are kept alive by constant recreation through the arts, the life just slips away from them.' This concept is at the Vanguard of all philosophy and science fiction... it is what both of these 'genres' have in common, the destination they both pursue. ... Project: Artemis Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:06:43 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/signs-and-portents-abound-t20.htm#46 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/signs-and-portents-abound-t20.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/introduce-yourself-t19.htm Dave If while reading the title of this thread you got all excited thinking there was an ongoing discussion about the debut album of Faith No More....I apologize (but you have good taste in music, and we'll chat later). Rather, this is a place for Wingmen to share a little bit about themselves with the community. It doesn't have to be extensive or particularly detailed. We don't need your VISA number. (but if you feel compelled, contact us at wingmencentral@gmail.com). Hopefully, we'll find ... Wingman Central Site Discussion Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:17:43 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/introduce-yourself-t19.htm#41 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/introduce-yourself-t19.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/recommendations-for-indy-web-tv-and-films-t6.htm Sean Bypassing the Hollywoods. It's what Project Artemis is all about. Got recs for some independent TV and film produced for distro on the internets? First up, excellent DC Comics related short films: Batman Legends; Patient J; Here Lies Revelations-- http://www.batinthesun.com Batman: Dead End- http://www.collorastudios.com/projects/bde/bdemain.htm World’s Finest-- http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10gsy_worlds-finest-fan-film_fun Tomorrow’s Memoir-- http://www.tomorrowsmemoir.com/home.html Unrelated to the Revolution Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:06:50 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/recommendations-for-indy-web-tv-and-films-t6.htm#6 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/unrelated-to-the-revolution-f5/recommendations-for-indy-web-tv-and-films-t6.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/possible-film-magazines-to-contact-t8.htm Sean Movie Maker: nation’s leading magazine on the art and business of making movies. http://www.moviemaker.com MovieMaker Magazine 174 Fifth Avenue, Suite 300 New York, NY 10010 Editor: Jennifer M. Wood jwood@moviemaker.com *** Bright Lights Film Journal http://www.brightlightsfilm.com a popular-academic hybrid of movie analysis, history, and commentary, looking at classic and commercial, independent, exploitation, and international film from a wide range of vantage points ... Project: Artemis Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:24:53 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/possible-film-magazines-to-contact-t8.htm#11 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/project-artemis-f1/possible-film-magazines-to-contact-t8.htm http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wingmen-bring-out-yer-vid-t4.htm Sean The Story So Far vid.
Alas, my inability to properly format, kept whatever contribution I made from being included. This is that unused footage (consider it an Extra or a deleted scene): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5oaYgnpSNU]]> Wingman Central Site Discussion Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:03:45 GMT http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wingmen-bring-out-yer-vid-t4.htm#4 http://wingmancentral.forumotion.net/wingman-central-site-discussion-f6/wingmen-bring-out-yer-vid-t4.htm