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  Zorba the Greek - Zorba's Dance

  
  (Film Clip)
  [ 3:29 - from YouTube ]

  Nikos Kazantzakis's terrific novel was adapted into a fantastic movie in 1964 (garnering three academy awards) with an infectious moving soundtrack that I ended up listening to over and over as a child after discovering the album in a thrift store bin.  This scene, the finale, is classic and great feel-good mood lifter. With it's existential dancing and laughter, it's a coda for the entire film. Anthony Quinn is masterful as the title character. view

  

  Playwright / Video Producer Julian Camilo Pozzi
  Playwright/Video Producer, House of Broken Windows
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  The Runner - Exploit yourself

  (Advertisements)
  [ 0:50 - from Vimeo ]

  Nike is one of those brands that everyone dreams of working with - a company where any crazy idea can become the next worldwide campaign, reaching millions of people with just a 20 second video. This clip is not a real Nike ad - it's just spec work - but the quality of the character animation and the final compositing are excellent. The spot was created by Carl Rinsch, a director at RSA... I wouldn't be surprised if he got awarded a project for the big company. view

  

  Animation Expert Luis López
  Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Animator / Blogger 
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  Manhattan Beach Six Man Volleyball Tournament

  (Branded Entertainment)
  [ 2:33 - from Break ]

  While other brands are busy looking for new ways to get their products in front of consumers, Levi's is ditching the ad copy -- and even the jeans -- in favor of scantily clad beach babes and Magnum, P.I. look-alikes. In their latest foray into branded entertainment, they've partnered with Break.com to bring viewers 'stories of a New America.' Their first installment is a mockumentary of a fictitious Manhattan Beach Six-Man Volleyball Tournament, a sort of Star Trek convention meets Baywatch with players dressed in costumes ranging from Klingons to Barbie dolls. And while a significant amount of camera time is spent panning players' posteriors, there's not one Levi label in the bunch. Then again, what better way to reach hot-blooded American males than with blondes in bikinis diving for volleyballs? view

  

  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Guru Gennefer Gross
  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Specialist 
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  Dramatic Cupcake Dog - Revelation

  (TV Clip)
  [ 0:25 - from YouTube ]

  This is Stains, the cupcake-stealing dog from Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog," with trainer Victoria Stilwell. Of the several versions of this clip, this one made me laugh the hardest. And no, Stains' "crazy eyes" are not doctored (but obviously the cupcakes were). Mmmm...cupcakes....mmmm...feeling very sleepy... view

  

  Feature Writer Kate O'Hare
  Feature Writer/Columnist at Tribune Media Services
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  Sexual Harassment PSA

  (Advertisements)
  [ 0:30 - from YouTube ]

  Does anyone else remember this late-80's staple of prime time network television? Does anyone else love it? I don't know which is more offensive: the sexual harassment or the boss' sweater vest.  view

  

  Film Buff Chris Brenner
  Post Production Point Man, Border Patrol, Scarecrow
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  Production process of the official 2010 FIFA World Cup match ball Jabulani

  (Branded Entertainment)
  [ 4:26 - from YouTube ]

  For each World Cup, Adidas designs a new ball.  The Adidas Tango started the craze back in 1970 and today in 2010, the Jubilani is the new kid on the block.  In this video, you will see the factory process and labor involved in making these state-of-the-art match balls.  They have churned out 1,760 balls a day since April 2009... you do the math.  view

  

  New Media Producer John Rota
  Film, TV & New Media Producer
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  Heroes: The Recruit: It Was Nothing

  (TV Show Extensions)
  [ 3:06 - from NBC ]

  "Heroes" has an expanding universe that makes fans constantly demand more back and side stories. The savvy team behind the show feeds that need with webisodes. In "The Recruit," Taylor Cole plays Private Mills, a U.S. Marine taken to Pineheart to illustrate a story told inside the regular show. If you like the show, this will give you insights to Angela Patrelli and more. view

  

  Playwright / Video Producer Julian Camilo Pozzi
  Playwright/Video Producer, House of Broken Windows
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  U.S. Captain Still Held By Somali Pirates

  (TV Clip)
  [ 2:37 - from YouTube ]

  We've heard a lot about the pirate attack off the coast of Somalia the past few days, but a lot of us don't know exactly how pirates operate.  This clip features maritime consultant Barry Parker who talks about the current situation, simplifying it for any of us who may not be quite up to speed on why pirates do what they do. view

  

  Core eGuider Marc Ostrick
  Co-Founder, eGuiders