Fireball Tim's Blog, page 650

This week @ The FIREBALL PAD… SONS OF ANARCHY

On Set with SONS OF ANARCHY… Looks like I’ll be On Set with SOA either Monday or Wednesday for shooting. Why? You’ll see…

OLM Confirmed… Kathie and I will be doing a WACKY RIDES SEMINAR at Malibu’s Our Lady of Malibu Elementary School starting the week of September 30th. M/W/F at 9am. If your kid goes to OLM, then we’ll meet up. Monday is 3rd & 4th Graders, Wednesday is 5th & 6th and Friday is 7th & 8th. We’ll be having a blast and creating a Wacky Ride together.

WACKY RIDES MONDAY… Have you seen this week’s episode? Check it out here. It’s WISCONSIN… so there’s Cheese. Just sayin.’

TOOOOBED… Yes, I grabbed my boogie yesterday because there were about 100 people at the Bu. Went to Latigo instead and got tubed. Frikkin’ awesome…

BARNES & NOBLE SIGNINGS… I may be doing some signings/seminars at Barnes & Noble for the Holidays. Confirmed for CALABASAS, but more coming from Ventura, The Grove, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica and a couple others. keep you guys posted!

THE FAMILY… Heading to Malibu’s only theater today at 4pm for s screening of THE FAMILY with Robert DeNiro. Looks cool.

2014 BMW Z4… heading to The Fireball Pad on Tuesday. Looks for another cool episode coming.

Check out the new Fireball Page on DEVIANTART…

If you’re an artist, then DeviantART is a great place to showcase your work to other like-minded peeps. Here’s my new page, but check out the awesomeness that comes out of there. Incredible stuff.

NEW EPISODE! Wacky Rides Monday… on a Friday. In WISCONSIN…

All new WACKY RIDES MONDAY is on a Friday. Why? ‘Cause I gotta get this book done baby, and I only have three states left. Plus, you’ll see Kathie working on a cool PROJECT. So cool.

Enjoy the show and BIG THANKS to Bright Blue Gorilla for providing this week’s music. Check them out every where and iTunes too. Fantastic stuff!

Real STAR TREK Transporter freaks out crowd…

Wow, this was really awesome. The look on these girls faces really tell the initial reaction of what they’re seeing. Hit the link to the Wackadoodle and WATCH for yourself.

What’s happening at THE FIREBALL PAD this week?

More like, what’s NOT happening?

I looked at my calendar for the week on Sunday when I got back from Chicago and it looked light. So I thought… that won’t do. Like Mr. Burnham says above, “Make no little plans…” So I got busy…

• Readership on The Wackadoodle has really increased now. Each morning I edit the best of what’s going on in the world regarding NEW MOVIES, the latest in CONCEPT CARS (The Frankfurt Auto Show is goin’ on…), some great artist revealing new CONCEPT ART and the over best in FUTURE DESIGN. Did you see Zaha Hadid’s winning design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Just awesome…

• My new GALLERY on DeviantART is coming along nicely. Stop by and check out some of the other great artisans there. Very inspiring.

• Lunch with Fred LoBianco today of WORLD CLASS MOTORING. Going to discuss upcoming plans for the next Automotive Film Festival. Keep you posted. We’ll be at John’s Garden at noon, so stop by and say hi.

• My REVIEW of the 2013 Chrysler 200 will be going up this week also, so if you’re in the market for a cool sedan… this might be your bag.

• Car Show Season has begun and I’m looking forward to this months PALOS VERDES CONCOURS, THE ALT CAR EXPO, a great VIP Event at GALPIN AUTOSPORTS and CRUSIN’ FOR A CURE. I’ll be at all these to see some of the greatest Classics, Muscle cars and more. But this is only the tip of the iceberg, as they say. Soon, it’s SEMA, THE LA AUTO SHOW and so much more.

• My next book, Fireball Tim’s BIG BOOK of Wacky States is almost done, however, I may be looking for a new publisher. If any of you know of anyone in Children’s Publishing, let me know. We want to get this one in kid’s hands for sure. It’s gonna be awesome.

• Filming a new episode of WACKY RIDES MONDAY. Airs on Friday. Why? Well, I’m just a little strange that way… Keepin’ you guys on your toes!

• Scheduling some new BOOK SIGNINGS at Barnes & Noble for the Holiday Season also. The Westlake Seminar went great and it looks like Calabasas is next up. Stay tuned…

 

Fireball recommends THE SHOOTING STAR SALESMAN by Kico Velarde…

People send me their films all the time, especially now that I’m hosting festivals. But every now and then, there’s a film I really have to highlight. This is THE SHOOTING STAR SALESMAN by my good friend Kico Velarde. A really great short film that is not only shot well, but envisions a unique story carried by actor .

Now, I could tell you a little bit of what this story is about, but best to use Kico’s description from Vimeo. Needless to say, Kathie and I were surprised at what he came up with as most people nowadays are using CG as the primary element to enhance their stories. But Kico’s short reminds me of the stories my Dad wrote in the 60′s for The Outer Limits and Twilight Zone. He concentrates on character and plot development. Take the time to watch this one. You’ll be glad you did…

Set in modern time, a 19th century ageless Salesman (Yancey Arias) has the magical ability to align individuals with their own unique shooting star to wish upon. His rare gift becomes a curse when he outlives his family, turning him into a recluse and breaking the magic of the shooting star machine. As he ventures out to restore people’s belief in shooting stars, he picks up a curious 8 year old tag along named Elijah (Elijah Velarde) who starts to question if perhaps it’s the Salesman himself who needs to have his faith restored. An unlikely partnership is formed as they embark on a journey to restore the faith of humanity. As their friendship grows, the Salesman is torn between continuing his legacy or renouncing his magical gift for the chance to reunite with the family he lost a lifetime ago.

The Shooting Star Salesman – a film by Kico Velarde from Kico Velarde on Vimeo.

Fireball drives the 2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT…

Some luxury sedans feel a bit like rolling couches. Some, heavy and sluggish, some light and eager. But when I got into the 2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT, I was struck by how it felt like I just put on a Muscle Suit. Everything was bulked up, although didn’t actually seem heavy.

The SRT is like a Gladiator. It’s wearing a tuxedo when it’s clean, but it wants to get dirty and drive. It wants to perform. Like a Gladiator in the original Colosseum in Rome, they awaited the fight with focused and impending energy, like how the Charger sits in a parking lot waiting for you to get back to business. But once you’re n, it says… “Let’s do this thing.”

Now, not everyone is looking for such a car. Not everyone wants to be Iron Man, but those looking for a Muscle Car that can double to the Oscars and give you an “I won” sort of attitude, then this is the car for you.

This SRT was fitted with a 370hp & 395lb-ft Hemi V8, so pulling all your friends for a night on the town makes what seems like a colossal feat… child’s play. You begin to wonder if there is anything this beast can’t do. The doors, trunk and hood slam with conviction like a vault. The thickness of the steering wheel and seats convince you that it’s time for a protein shake and an hour on the cycle. If you’re gonna take on this car, then you need to get lean and mean. And this is why cops love it… Or love to chase it.

My money is on a drastic improvement in these model for the coming years. A 2015-16 all new version should be just what it already is… lean and mean. But, does it beg an original 2 door coupe version still? I’d bet my last buck.

 

 

 

The phases of SAMMY… #dogs #cockerpoo #pets

Sammy is a Cocker Poo. You may not know it when she looks into your eyes and mental telepathizes you into doing things. You’d swear she’s got a hold on you… and you’ll do just about anything.

But sometimes… just sometimes, we get the upper hand. Like a hair cut. Well, at least you THINK you’re getting the upper hand when suddenly WHAM! You’re at the beach playing ball and you have no idea how you got there! DANGIT!!! Check it out…

Today’s FUTURETECTURE… The Kingdom Tower…

As of today, the days of the Burj Khalifa being the tallest building in the world are numbered. Architect Adrian Smith (Trump Tower Chicago) has designed Saudi Arabia’s KINGDOM TOWER in JEDDAH. And it’s a beast…

Today’s CONCEPTS… just wicked… #design #space #endersgame #golf

Some great design technology today from Oscar Vinals (Above), the Audi from the upcoming ENDER’S GAME and a frikkin’ Golf Kart Skateboard. I’m all over that. See… people can come up with anything. What are you up to?