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“But I think that the appetite for me is to make a movie that feel’s more like Taxi Driver than like Fantastic Four, again. So it’s a balance.” [via MetaFilter]

Posted on February 23rd, 2007 in Interesting

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“Tara defines Whuffie as: the store of social capital that is the currency of the digital world. In short, it’s the secret sauce of Web 2.0 companies who have learned to cultivate and work with their communities to create a successful online business.”

“Why ad budgets are better spent on Facebook apps then Facebook itself”

“Virtual Earth, Twitter and Flickr all based on Disney Parks in Orlando.”

Walter loves GTA IV.

“…a great interview posted with the head of Nike+, Michael Tchao. Nike continues to set the bar with their use of branded utilities and social media to support their customers.”

“A young kid growing up in an oppressive family situation suddenly learns that he is one of a special class of children with special abilities, who are to be educated in a remote training facility where student life is dominated by an intense game played by teams flying in midair, at which this kid turns out to be exceptionally talented and a natural leader. He trains other kids in unauthorized extra sessions, which enrages his enemies, who attack him with the intention of killing him; but he is protected by his loyal, brilliant friends and gains strength from the love of some of his family members. He is given special guidance by an older man of legendary accomplishments who previously kept the enemy at bay. He goes on to become the crucial figure in a struggle against an unseen enemy who threatens the whole world.”

“Americans value free time over money.”

“There’s glory, money and fame to be made in California but the problem is that only a tiny percentage of web apps will ever find it.”

“…this woman is behind a fierce assault on the music industry and its tactics for combating music piracy on the Internet.”

“One of the most jarring and frustrating differences I’ve seen between the web and gaming worlds is the dominance of middle-men: publishers and platforms trying to control the distribution of games. In the web industry, there’s nobody controlling distribution and I don’t need anyone’s authorization to launch a new project. But the gaming industry is dominated by gatekeepers.”

“In a major step forward on ‘The Hobbit,’ Guillermo del Toro has signed on to direct the New Line-MGM tentpole and its sequel.”

“FLW Fantasy Fishing has gained a quick following in the cluttered world of online fantasy sports by offering $1 million to anyone who can put together the best team of professional anglers in coming months.” [thx Dave]

Excellent Lego ads. They look to me like something an agency might do for a vodka brand.

“Jason Allemann unveils a working brick-built mousetrap that actually caught two mice.”

Lego minifigs unpacking an iPhone.

“We had tried to sell it for $60,000. Thank God, no one bought it.”

“Murakami Tells io9 About His Secret Love For J.J. Abrams”

“Steve Jobs hired him, says Bird, because after three successes (Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Toy Story 2) he was worried Pixar might struggle to stay innovative. Jobs told him: ‘The only thing we’re afraid of is complacency—feeling like we have it all figured out.’”

I have no idea what you do here, but it’s worth the long load time just to look at it.

It’s just my opinion but I think Seattle (our home) is where modern architects come to do their worst work. Philadelphia looks like they’re having better luck.

“Batman is a detective, a scientist, a master of disguise, and a martial arts expert; Superman is a burly asshole in a red cape with big muscles.”

Jackson Fish Market is Hillel, Walter, and Jenny creating handcrafted software experiences in Seattle, Washington.

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