week of 12/09/2007

Zombie Love



Love is forever. So is being undead. Excerpts from "Zombie Love," a film by Yfke Van Berckelaer which was recently released on DVD (special thanks to Ben Rodkin!).

Mark makes a mini amp / Funky cowboy (BBtv's 50th!)



W00t, here's the 50th episode of Boing Boing tv! Mark makes a tiny amplifier for an electric guitar, then proceeds to shred. Next, a short film by Walter Robot (Bill Barminski and Christopher Louie) in which an urban cowboy funks out.

iTunes: Boing Boing tv is a "best video podcast of 2007"




Whoah, this is super cool and the entire Boing Boing tv team is very grateful! iTunes is featuring Boing Boing tv as one of the top video podcasts of 2007: Link. Chris Albrecht of NewTeeVee wrote a roundup with more about all the selected podcasts: Link. (Thanks, Pete Alcorn!).

Dave Hill + Blip Fest + 8-bit Combat



BBtv and BB Gadgets sent internet funnyman Dave Hill to Blip Fest, a multimedia music festival celebrating music made from vintage video game consoles and computers. Mr. Hill was in a fightin' mood. Next, a short video from Walter Robot. (special thanks to Jesse Thorn and Joel Johnson!).

Previously on Boing Boing: Dave Hill is a very funny guy.

Film Racing



A mashup of selected shorts from "Film Racing," an annual contest in which independent filmmaker teams from 10 cities around the US must each produce a 4-minute digital film in exactly 12 hours. Also, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle squares off with, um, an actual turtle. (Thanks, Charlie Weisman!)

Previously on Boing Boing: 24-hour Movie People.

Extreme diesel truck racing with Gale Banks



Diesel is receiving much attention as an earth-friendlier fuel -- but for automotive engineering guru and multiple land speed record-holder Gale Banks, it's all about speed. We check out the Banks Sidewinder, known as the world's first roadracing diesel truck. The twin-turbocharged, diesel-powered endurance road-racing pickup can go over 222 mph. Banks is an advisor to the Automotive X Prize, and the guy Jay Leno calls when he wants to double the muscle of an 810-horsepower racecar. (special thanks, Ruth and Coop)
week of 12/09/2007