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Drive - My Life in Skateboarding

ASIN : B00007L4NJ
Sales Rank : 92589
Director : Mark Jeremias
Studio : White Knuckle Xtreme
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0806923005296
UPC : 806923005296
Release Date : December 25, 2003
Publisher : White Knuckle Xtreme
Manufacturer : White Knuckle Xtreme
Label : White Knuckle Xtreme
Running Time : 55
Actor: Mike Vallely

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Mike Valley's three decade commitment to skateboarding gives him a unique perspective and insight into the sport's past, present and future. One of the hardest working pro skaters out there, Mike participates in contests and demos worldwide, designs and endorses product for leading companies, and still stays in touch with his roots and takes time on the road to reach out to young people, the foundation of skateboarding. A star of "Tony Hawk Gigantic Skatepark Tour 2001-2002" (televised on ESPN and ESPN 2), featured athlete in "King of Skate" Pay Per View on IN Demand, guest star on "Tony Hawk Trick Tips," and a hidden character in "Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4," Mike has made multiple X Games appearances and spotlighted endorsements from top brands including Etnies, Oakley, Hurley Fender and Met Rx. His story centers on a cross-country road trip exploring Mike's views on the current state of the skateboard world, with reflections on what's really important to Mike and why he skates, why he fights to keep his place in skating, and why he fights for skateboarding.

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If skateboarding has its St. Paul, then that brittle apostle may very well be Mike Vallely. Intense, serious, purposeful to a fault, Vallely took to the (still vaguely disreputable) sport in the early 1980s and found not just a hobby but a ticket to personal expression bordering on the mystic. Instantly embraced by the then-reigning champions of skateboarding (e.g., Lance Mountain), Vallely became legendary for the intuitive brilliance of his movements and stunts. This 55-minute documentary finds him still in great form and inspired by an alternative vision of the world as a miracle of potential: walls, sidewalks, and benches awaiting the brushstroke of his motion. Like Paul, Vallely has loads to say (in an unnervingly repressed voice) wherever he goes; here he picks up converts in Russia, Alaska, and Finland. Vallely may never be an ambassador of cheer, but he has the soul of an artist and prophet. --Tom Keogh

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Red Dwarf: Series VII and VIII

ASIN : B000F3AASY
Sales Rank : 47861
Studio : BBC Warner
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0794051261021
UPC : 794051261021
Release Date : December 02, 2006
Publisher : BBC Warner
Manufacturer : BBC Warner
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Label : BBC Warner
Running Time : 480
Actors: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Norman Lovett

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Here's what you'll find in the seventh season of Red Dwarf: the truth behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the return of Ace Rimmer (or a reasonable facsimile), an emotional rollercoaster created from real emotions, a very seductive virus, and numerous mishaps involving dimensional accidents, wormholes, nanobots, and male-female relationships. If that makes perfect sense to you, you're undoubtedly a fan of the cult comedy/science fiction series, but even if you're not, there are plenty of laughs to be had. Of course, not every Red Dwarf fan will be in accordance--Series 7 has been the subject of much controversy since its original airing in 1997-98, due mostly to the departure of co-creator Rob Grant, the departure of Chris Barrie's Arnold Rimmer, and the arrival of new castmate Chloe Annett as Dave Lister's ex-girlfriend, Christine Kochanski (who had been played by another actress, Clare Grogan, in earlier episodes). But no matter which side you happen to pick for this debate, there are still enough amusing and thought-provoking moments in each episode to please even the most demanding fan. Highlights for the season include the opener, "Tikka to Ride," which turns a trip for curry into a visit to Dallas circa '63; "Blue," which addresses the departure of Rimmer and the uncomfortable relationship between Kochanski, Lister (Craig Charles), and Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), and "Nanarchy," in which the aforementioned microscopic robots create more havoc than actual repair. Supplemental features have always been one of the main attractions to the Red Dwarf DVD sets, and Series 7 doesn't disappoint: included are commentary by the cast (including Norman Lovett, the original Holly) on "Nanarchy"; "Back from the Dead," a 90-minute featurette with new interviews and previously unseen footage; a pair of short films made by fans for a competition; extended editions of three episodes (with no laugh track); 40 minutes of deleted scenes; early effects footage; and lots more.

What's in store for the crew of the Red Dwarf in Series 8, their final adventures? Well, for one, they've all been re-created--even Arnold Rimmer (unfortunately)--by the Nanobots, but Lister, Kochanski, Cat, and Kryten are almost immediately in hot water for allegedly stealing the Starbug. From there, things get stranger (or back to normal by Red Dwarf standards): it seems that everything the crew is experiencing is an artificial-reality creation programmed by the Red Dwarf's captain, Hollister ("Back in the Red, Part 2"); Rimmer discovers that despite his recent revival, he's doomed to die soon ("Cassandra"), which puts a serious crimp in his plan to finally make officer; the rewired Kryten turns a pet sparrow into a rampaging dinosaur ("Pete, Part 1") and turns a tidy profit by secretly filming women in the shower ("Krytie TV); and finally, the Grim Reaper comes to call in the series finale, "Only the Good Die Young," which reveals the fate of the entire crew. More bizarre than bittersweet, series 8 is classic Red Dwarf lunacy and an inspired sendoff for this unique and clever U.K. cult TV series. As with previous DVD sets, series 8 is loaded with extras, including commentary by the cast on "Cassandra"; "The Tank," which offers interviews with the cast and crew; and featurettes on the show's origins and special model effects designer Bill Pearson. Rounding out the extras are deleted scenes, raw effects footage, a gallery of stills, a frothy "Fight!" music featurette comprised of brawl scenes from the series, a battery of promotional spots filmed for BBC and American PBS stations (as well as the amusing Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace parody that heralded the beginning of series 8), a 1984 "Dave Hollings: Space Cadet" radio sketch, and as always, a collection of "smeg-ups" (bloopers). --Paul Gaita

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City by the Battlefield: A Film About Fredericksburg Skateboarding

ASIN : B000NA6MSG
Sales Rank : 61175
Studio : Magic Bullet Records
Region Code : 0
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0711574514892
UPC : 711574514892
Number Of Discs : 1
Release Date : December 27, 2007
Publisher : Magic Bullet Records
Manufacturer : Magic Bullet Records
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Label : Magic Bullet Records
Actor: City By the Battlefield

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No less than 24 hours after manic, standing-room-only crowds gave local fire marshals coronaries at local premiere events for the Magic Bullet/Fredericksburg Skateboards 2005 DVD release, independent filmmaker and skate shop owner Mark Eyestone set forth with the task of documenting an entirely new cast of skaters hailing from his hometown hotbed of Fredericksburg, Virginia. In what seemed like an overnight sensation, the 2005 DVD (that the young filmmaker meticulously compiled and assembled at his home in Virginia) ripped through three subsequent pressings and quickly shot from local shop video status to internationally-distributed acclaim amongst both skateboarding and music communities alike. Eyestone remained unfazed and focused in the face of notoriety and skaters of the world suddenly wanting to be his MySpace friend, opting to do nothing but obsess over what was yet to be made over the next year and a half of his life.
"City By The Battlefield" is concrete evidence that, in the face of constant change and evolution, skateboarding itself is immortal; only growing stronger as its fossils are shed. Where trends and transients go to die lies a youthful fountain of new ideas and new talent, exploding with more grace and ability than their predecessors could have dreamed of. While other sports evolve slowly over time and past glory upholds, skateboarding is reinvented daily. Sure, you can wager that you deserve respect because you kickflipped a pyramid hip way back when you were sixteen. But go eat your hat... a fourteen year old just did that to flat over the whole freaking thing while warming up. Switch...
So while local veteran institutions like Zac Childers, Jed Davis, and Eyestone himself return to DVD and pick up where they left off, "City By The Battlefield" marks the rise of a triumphant new generation in Fredericksburg skateboarding. Whether it's the the all-american looks and high-flying execution of Matt Clarkson, the death-defying eccentricities of 15-year old phenom Ryan Shamblin, or the precision and ragamuffin stylings of Justin Reiff, the latest crop of debut parts already raises the bar for local generations to come. Capping the video with an inspiring tale of what-goes-down-must-come-up, Brandon Smithson emerges from the surgical reconstruction of his ankle (incurred while filming the last DVD) to put down one of the heaviest and most unrelenting comeback parts ever imagined possible.
Featuring the music of the Magic Bullet roster and friends alike (ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, SPARROWS SWARM AND SING, DOOMRIDERS, et al), "City By The Battlefield" is an essential document in true independent skateboarding spirit.

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Slammed

ASIN : B00022FW4A
Sales Rank : 49852
Studio : Arts Alliance Amer
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0829567012925
UPC : 829567012925
Release Date : December 06, 2004
Publisher : Arts Alliance Amer
Manufacturer : Arts Alliance Amer
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Label : Arts Alliance Amer
Running Time : 63
Actors: Rick Thorne, Dave Mayhew

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Taken from all aspects of extreme sports, Slammed features the most intense, cringe inducing crashes, collisions, spills and wipeouts from extreme sports biggest stars. Broken bones, busted teeth, fractured ribs, bruised hips, bleeding elbows and cracked skulls are all in a days work for these stars of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding BMX and FMX. Includes Rick Thorne (BMX), Dave Mayhew (skateboarding), Randy "Goose" Welch (surfing), JJ Thomas (Snowboarding) and Nate Adams (FMX) and more.

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Ultimate X - The Movie

ASIN : B000FVR1SS
Sales Rank : 100210
Director : Bruce Hendricks
Brand : Team Marketing
Studio : Genius Products
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0796019795487
UPC : 796019795487
Release Date : December 31, 2005
Publisher : Genius Products
Manufacturer : Genius Products
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Label : Genius Products
Running Time : 107
Actors: Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, Brian Deegan, Carey Hart (III), Mat Hoffman

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ESPN's "Ultimate X" IMAX® DVD takes you inside the excitement and explosive drama of ESPN's massively popular Summer X Games. Chronicling the breathtaking highlights and dramatic stories, it showcases the eye-popping skateboarding, BMX biking, Moto X, and street luge competitions. Follow the athletes as they prepare for and compete in the ultimate championship event for action sports. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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You could chug a 12-pack of Mountain Dew and it still might not equal the caffeinated rush of this breakneck 40-minute IMAX film that should lose little of its visceral jolt on the smaller screen. This is the real fast and the furious, as worshipped Generation X superstars such as Carey Hart, Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra, and Travis Pastrana careen down city streets or hurtle off ramps on skateboards, street luges, and motocross bikes. Filmed at the 2001 X-Games in Philadelphia, Ultimate X comes complete with a revved-up rock soundtrack, more slow-mo shots than a John Woo film, and pound-back-the-Dramamine POV action. The gravity-defying stunts are not for the faint of heart, which may explain why these fearless athletes have been so wildly embraced by a new generation of thrill-crazed sports fans. This is best appreciated as a ""docu-mercial"" for the X-Games (in its seventh year in 2002) rather than a thoughtful analysis of the zeitgeist (for that, check out the documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys), but one picture of former BMX Gold Medalist Mirra performing his signature backflip is worth a thousand words. --Donald Liebenson

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ON Video Skateboarding Winter 2003 Issue

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Drive - My Life in Skateboarding

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Red Dwarf: Series VII and VIII

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Learn To Skateboard, Part Two - Intermediate

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City by the Battlefield: A Film About Fredericksburg Skateboarding

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Hallowed Ground

Slammed

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411 VM: Best of Skateboarding

Ultimate X - The Movie

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