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May 18, 2018

‘BlacKkKlansman’, Raunchy Puppets, Queen Biopic, & More Trailers You May Have Missed


Staying on top of the trailer circuit is a full-time job in and of itself. We’re here to help.


Rest assured that the summer movie season doesn’t only include Hollywood blockbusters and overly test-marketed entertainment designed for mass consumption. There are a number of festival favorites set to hit theaters very soon, as well as daring new works from celebrated American auteurs and first-time feature filmmakers. It should be a strong season, especially, as you will notice below, a particularly compelling string of weeks in mid-August. Let’s dive in.




Sorry to Bother You (dir. Boots Riley)




The talk of this past January’s Sundance Film Festival, the first feature from musical artist Boots Riley arrives this summer on the wave of rapturous reviews and mounting anticipation. Starring Lakeith Stanfield as a telemarketer who has to resort to some rather otherworldy (and supremely impressive) techniques to improve his job performance, the trailer implies a film both realistic in its searing social critique and fantastical in the way it sees them through.

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May 18, 2018

Oculus Go review

Mobile virtual reality is aimed at bringing VR to the masses – but so far companies have largely failed to really make a splash in consumer consciousness. Can the new Oculus Go change that? Find out in our Oculus Go review.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

May 18, 2018

Aspiring TV Writer? This NBC Program Will Prep You for the Writers’ Room


Applications for NBCUniversal’s Writers on the Verge program are open now.


NBCUniversal is on a roll. As home to both This Is Us, broadcast TV’s current number one drama, and the recent Winter Olympics, the network has now taken the lead in total primetime viewers for the first time in almost 20 years. In its quest to find diverse writers to work on its increasingly popular dramas and comedies, the company is offering an incredible opportunity to aspiring TV penners: Writers on the Verge.



Writers on the Verge is a 12-week series of classes that take place at NBCUniversal in Universal City, CA, and are intended to give screenwriters all the tools necessary to step into a real writers’ room and get to work. Participants will leave the program with an improved portfolio and maybe even a job—past writers have gone on to work on NBC shows like Community, The Blacklist, Chicago Fire, Two Broke Girls and more



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Source: NoFilmSchool

May 18, 2018

Leaked docs show Google may be cooking up a stand-alone AR headset

Leaked documents show Google is currently working on a stand-alone headset for augmented reality based on one of two Qualcomm processors designed for Internet of Things devices. It may be tied to headset in the works at Meta.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

May 18, 2018

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, May 18

Music news comes from nightclubs in Tbilisi, a television studio in Lisbon and government hearing rooms in Washington, among other locations. The Daily Chord keeps tabs on music news everywhere and brings you six good links each weekday. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to the email update.

Monday, May 14

Tuesday, May 15

Wednesday, May 16

Thursday, May 17

Friday, May 18

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Source: SxSW Music

May 18, 2018

What Exactly Does an Agent Do For You?


During a panel at Cannes, four talent agents discussed their evolving role in an increasingly diverse industry.


For those filmmakers and other creatives who are on the outside and looking to get in, talent agents have traditionally been thought of as the gatekeepers to the kingdom, the ones who, with a word, can deliver a career. Of course, it’s not that simple, and while they’re becoming increasingly more influential in the film business, many people still don’t have a great idea of what an agent’s role actually is.



During a panel sponsored by The UK Film Centre, as part of the International Pavilion at Cannes, four talent agents, three from Hollywood and one from the U.K., gathered with journalist Matt Mueller from Screen International to discuss the nature of their jobs (everything from representing talent, to creating packages, and beyond) as well as the changes brought on by global box office demands, drives for increased diversity in the film industry as a whole, and more.




“We have to think outside the box to get outside-the-box movies financed.”

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May 18, 2018

Top 10 SXSW 2018 Best-Selling Books to Read this Summer

SXSW is the premier destination for thousands of creatives from a vast and diverse range of industries to discover what’s next. From compelling conversations with industry heavyweights and forging new connections to buzz-worthy film screenings and fresh new sounds at showcases, SXSW fosters creative and professional growth.

The 2018 SXSW Conference highlighted some of the most inspirational thinkers and industry leaders across 24 tracks of SXSW-curated programming. Attendees heard from a multitude of creative problem solvers and visionary storytellers, and had the opportunity to meet their favorite authors and speakers during book signings at the SXSW Bookstore. With hundreds of titles from SXSW speakers past and present, the SXSW Bookstore offers a convenient opportunity for attendees to network and pick up copies of their favorite speakers’ books during the event.

Whether you attended SXSW and can’t get enough of our 2018 speakers or you’re simply looking for a good summer read, we curated a list of our best-selling books from SXSW 2018 for you to check out.

Top 10 Books to Read this Summer by SXSW 2018 Speakers

  1. Principles – Ray Dalio

    2. In this New York Times Bestseller, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, Ray Dalio, explains the value of crafting your own principles and living by them. Learn about goal-setting and creating results in both business and life. Now available as an episodic 30-minute video series.

  2. Cryptocurrencies Simply Explained – Julian Hosp

    3. Are you curious about cryptocurrencies? Dive into the world of decentralization, the blockchain, ICOs, and bitcoin in this quick read by TenX coin co-founder Dr. Julian Hosp.

  3. The Signals Are Talking: Why Today’s Fringe Is Tomorrow’s Mainstream – Amy Webb

    4. Learn how to think like a futurist and answer important questions about artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things. Explore how this new technology will change the way we live, work, play, and think.

  4. The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed – Jessica Lahey

    5. Considered essential reading for parents, educators, and psychologists, this New York Times Bestseller is a blueprint for modern parenting. Learn about the negative effects of overparenting and steps you can take to ensure children learn to solve their own problems.

  5. Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence – Esther Perel

    6. Iconic psychotherapist, bestselling author, and SXSW 2018 Interactive Keynote Esther Perel deconstructs the complex system of relationships and offers an interesting perspective on intimacy and long-term relationships.

  6. All These Wonders – Micaela Blei (The Moth)

    7. From storytelling phenomenon The Moth, All These Wonders presents 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown.

  7. It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens – Danah Boyd

    8. Does social media affect the quality of teens’ lives? Explore what it means to grow up in the age of social media as it relates to topics such as identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying.

  8. HBR Guide to Dealing With Conflict – Amy Gallo

    9. How do you deal with conflict? Do you typically avoid or seek conflict? Learn about yourself and collect tips by leading experts for navigating conflict on a daily basis.

  9. Non-Obvious – Rohit Bharghava

    10. Marketing expert and Georgetown University Professor Rohit Bhargava has a unique skill for predicting trends, especially non-obvious ones. Learn the right questions to ask and how to use the power of non-obvious to grow your business and create impact.

  10. Your Story Is Your Power: Free Your Feminine Voice – Elle Luna

    11. This practical hands-on guide helps women uncover their own narratives through introspection. Learn how family, cultural stereotypes, personality type, and personal myths shape your view of the world. Identify the influences that created the way you think and learn how your personal story changes the way you engage with the world.

Get inspired by a multitude of diverse visionaries from SXSW — browse 2018 Keynotes, watch full Featured Session videos, Red Carpets, and Q&As on our YouTube Channel.

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Photo by Andy Nietupski

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Source: SxSW Film

May 18, 2018

Meta Morphis Illustration Series by Kirill Maksimchuk

Meta Morphis Illustration Series by Kirill Maksimchuk

Happy Friday everyone! We wanted to share this series of experiments/illustrations by Kirill Maksimchuk, a visual artist based in Kaliningrad, Russian Federation. It hasn’t been long ago since our last feature on ABDZ but his work is such so unique and visually inspiring! You should definitely check out his Behance, it’s filled with 3D, 4D renders, concepts, motion and more.

Cinema 4D Octane render experiments. Special thanks to Merk and his plugins.

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May 17, 2018

First preproduction units of the Pimax ‘8K’ VR headset to ship to testers in May

The Pimax team updated its Kickstarter post, reporting that preproduction models of its 8K VR headset will ship this month to 10 participants in the closed beta. If approved, the headset will go into production and ship to backers in June.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

May 16, 2018

Portrait Studio Gallery: 2018 Showcasing Artists Part Two

NoMBe2 - Photo by Dylan O'Connor

All photos by Dylan O’Connor

During SXSW 2018, we had the opportunity to bring back our Portrait Studio for a second year, where a selection of artists from all over the world performing in the Music Festival came by for a hangout and quick photo shoot. This is our second set of photos from the session — check out the first set here for photos of Jay Park, Linda Perry, Sunflower Bean, AJ Tracey, and more.

This gallery features emerging indie-pop star Billie Eilish, Puerto Rican rockers Black Guayaba, experimental electro-pop artist CIFIKA, party-starting r&b singer Duckwrth, Austin-native indie rock group Duncan Fellows, LA-based art-punk band French Vanilla, subdued dream-pop singer Gus Dapperton, reverb-washed duo In The Valley Below, entrancing electro artist Jackie Mendoza, and French songstress Lou Rebecca, who released her self-titled EP on Holodeck in early 2018.

Also appearing are Romanian multi-genre pop act Moonlight Breakfast, West Coast crooner NoMBe, futuristic R & B act R.LUM.R, livewire glam-punk band Starcrawler who were awarded our 2018 Grulke Prize for Developing US Act, and The Frights who just released a stomping new single titled “CRUTCH”.

Thanks to our friends over at Google that partnered with us on the project. Stay tuned for the final gallery of portraits from the studio!

All photos by Dylan O’Connor

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Source: SxSW Music