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November 14th 2008

James Bond’s Eco Villain Hits US Screens Today!

Filed under: film-tv, movies — michael @ 11:43 am

If you’re in the mood for a little action flick tonight, we’re going to go ahead and recommend the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Reviews so far have been fairly positive — with a 71% fresh rating over on Rotten Tomatoes. Still — our interest lies in the fact that Bond’s villain this time is a greenwashing badass named Dominic Greene. Can 007 save the day and the planet? Will Al Gore step in and help kick some ass? Check out the most recent trailer below — and if you’ve seen the film, chime in below!

November 13th 2008

Wall-E Green DVD Packaging Only A Limited Release

Because the Earth is only worth it for the first 100,000 copies.

Filed under: film-tv, movies — michael @ 8:23 pm

Pixar’s Wall-E was by all reports a box-office success — raking in close to $500 million worldwide. It was an odd project of sorts for the famous studio because even though they never set out to create a film with an environmental message, Wall-E nevertheless heavily leaned on themes of environmental stewardship, overconsumption, and waste. Unlike previous animated films with all of the expected general marketing tie-ins, Pixar came under fire when Wall-E’s goods were less than in harmony with the eco-theme. In fact, as one writer pointed, the best a PR Rep could point out in terms of green was a post-consumer Wall-E branded Kleenex box. Funny enough, Kleenex was then slammed by Greenpeace with a Wall-E spoof over their rainforest clearing.

So it was with some hope that the DVD packaging for Wall-E might embrace some green packaging. After all, for a film that chastises society on waste, it would kind of make sense. Thankfully, that call has been answered — at least for the first 100,000 customers. In an odd decision, only that number will receive an eco-friendly package that contains no plastic; it’s made from 100 percent recyclable cardboard. The Blu-Ray version doesn’t incorporate the cardboard (why?), but is made from 30 percent smaller than the standard DVD package.

Is the price of going eco the reason why Wall-E’s green cred ends after 100,000 copies? Sure, it’s better than nothing at all — but with millions of copies probably to be sold, it would have been cool to see them just go for it with green packaging all the way. In the end, eventually downloading the flick from iTunes may just be the best thing you can do for the environment. That’ll be one less DVD case some robot has to pick up in the future.

Check out the rest of the details here.

November 13th 2008

Tom Green’s Planet Green Game Show Now Playing

Filed under: television — stephanie @ 11:57 am

If you just can’t get enough of “shock comedian” Tom Green and have been praying for the day that he returns to television, you’re in luck.  The appropriately named former MTV star is bringing his frenetic energy and bizarre sense of humor to Planet Green for a new game show called “Go for the Green”, which airs Saturdays at 8pm EST.

Planet Green describes the new eco-quiz show as “a fun, high energy elimination game show where 50 members of our live audience compete to stay in the game and prove that, like our host Tom Green, they’re GREEN too! It’s survival of the fittest, and by the end of the show two finalists will face off in a tension filled game to win our grand prize — a fantastic green weekend getaway.”

If you think you’ve got the eco-smarts to participate, Planet Green recommends doing some quick cramming over at Treehugger and then practicing by playing the online quiz at the Planet Green website.

No word on whether Go for the Green will involve the gross, sort of animal-unfriendly antics Tom engaged in back in the day, like humping a dead moose.

November 12th 2008

Nigel Barker Holding NYC Benefit Screening Of ‘A Sealed Fate’ For HSUS

Filed under: animals, campaigns, events, events: nyc, film-tv, movies — parrish @ 3:50 pm

Just a few days ago Ecorazzi told you that Nigel Barker was working to end the brutal slaughtering of seals in Canada with the Humane Society of the United States and slowly becoming America’s Next Top Activist (which actually sounds like a really good show…have your people call my people).

If that story caught your interest, you might be elated to hear that Nigel will be holding a benefit screening of his documentary film A Sealed Fate in support of The Humane Society of the United States on the Upper East Side at the AMC Loews Theater (3rd Ave btwn E.71st and 72nd) on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008.

Not only will you get to watch what I’m sure will be a touching film, but Nigel will lead a post-performance discussion and Q&A session with campaigners from The Humane Society of the United States Fur-Free Campaign and Humane Society International Protect Seals Campaign to discuss ways that we can help end Canada’s cruel seal hunt.

You really have no excuse not to be there since tickets are JUST $25 EACH! Seating will begin at 6pm for a 7pm go, and while a limited number of tickets may be available at the theater, it’s best to get your advanced online tickets.

For more info, visit the Humane Society’s website! Yo people, the seals need YOUR HELP!

via: supervegan.com

November 12th 2008

NBC Launching New ‘Green Your Routine’ Campaign With Eco-Stars

Filed under: television — stephanie @ 1:52 pm

Next Sunday, November 16th, kicks off NBC’s ‘Green Week’, when NBC Universal will host 150 hours of environmentally themed programming across the company’s television and digital platforms.”‘Green Your Routine’ is about educating consumers that it’s easy, practical and economical to be green,” said Beth Colleton, Vice President of Green Is Universal. “Asking consumers to help ’save the planet,’ or ‘clean up the oceans,’ sounds daunting to the individual. If everyone pledges to green even one simple aspect of their daily routines, such as walking to work, shopping with a reusable bag, or taking a shorter shower, together we can make a difference in our own lives and impact the environment.”

The ‘Green Your Routine’ campaign will feature celebs talking about what they do in their own lives to be more eco-friendly, and the line-up of participating talent is huge! Just a handful of the stars who will be giving their tips include John Krasinski of The Office, Jane  Krakoswki and Jack Brayer of 30 Rock, Masi Oka and Zachary Quinto of Heroes, Tori Spelling, Tiki Barber, Debra Messing, Ann Curry, Meredith Viera, Al Roker and the ladies of Lipstick Jungle.

Be sure to tune into NBC next week, Nov. 16th – 23rd, to catch all the celeb tips and green programming! Check out the whole list over at NBC ‘Green is Universal’.

November 12th 2008

Dreamworks Donates To Conservation International For Kung Fu Panda

Filed under: animals, film-tv, movies — parrish @ 12:26 pm

While I’m not generally a big fan of animation, I AM a big fan of Jack Black and so naturally I’m all about Kung Fu Panda! This week (to every 5-year-old’s enjoyment), the Dreamworks film was released on DVD and whispers are already circulating that a sequel is on its way.

To celebrate the success, Dreamworks Animation is partnering with Conservation International and giving a little something back to the pandas. The production team recently visited the Sichuan province where they spent time at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

There they had the chance to observe pandas playing in a natural habitat, made sketches and filmed the bears for later reference. Oh yeah, and they also donation $1 million to help with conservation efforts for the iconic bears. I mean, okay!

If you’d like to find out more about protecting the earth’s biodiversity, visit Coservation.org!

via: greendaily.com

November 10th 2008

Only Organic Vegans Get The Best Highs From Vampire Blood

Note to self.

Filed under: film-tv, food & drink, television — michael @ 2:46 pm

For anyone that’s been following HBO’s new series True Blood, you know that sex with a vampire that’s just crawled out of the earth is damn sexy. According to one of the devilishly sexy characters Amy, you’re also privy to the knowledge that only organic vegans get the best “highs” from “V”. For those that are completely lost, “V” is vampire blood — and to a human that tastes but a drop — it’s a trippy experience like no other.

The writers must have haivng fun with this mixing of LSD-like effects and a hippie character like Amy trying to teach her new (and newly addicted to “V”) boyfriend, Jason Stackhouse, how to go vegan. She says that only those that are “pure” and consume raw foods to cleanse their systems can truly reach the limits of the drug. Of course, great lifestyle choice aside, Amy is also a full-blown nutjob. In last night’s episode, while trying to make her case as a good person she said, “I am an organic vegan.” And my carbon footprint is miniscule.” All the while, she’s draining a captured good-guy vamp of his blood.

Anyways, we don’t forsee a good ending for True Blood’s treehugger vegan. But the show is fantastic — so hit it up when you can — and we’ll let you know if we score any “V”.

November 10th 2008

will.i.am Premiers It’s A New Day On Oprah

Filed under: campaigns, film-tv, green and famous, music, politics, television — parrish @ 2:17 pm

In the spirit of Barack-Mania, will.i.am recently premiered his new song, It’s A New Day, on Oprah! The songwriter isn’t new to the political genre, having written a song in January called Yes We Can, in support of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama.  

In It’s A New Day, will.i.am sings: “I went asleep last night tired from the fight. I’ve been fighting for tomorrow all my life. Yea I woke up this morning feeling brand new. ‘Cause the dreams that I’ve been dreaming have finally came true!

To watch the whole performance, check out the video below!

November 10th 2008

The Green Picture: MTV Switch Gets “Deep” About Global Warming

Filed under: campaigns, television — parrish @ 1:37 pm

Everyone loves a good practical joke, right?! MTV Switch – MTV Networks International’s Global Climate Change Campaign – did their part for the cause by placing a pair of realistic looking inflatable hands in Amsterdam canals holding a sign stating, “Global Warming. What’s all the fuss about?” Here at Ecorazzi, we think it’s far-out that MTV is getting all UP in the climate change problem. Come on guys, let’s work together and kick global warming’s ass!

November 7th 2008

Jamie Foxx Supports World Peace And Release Of New Documentary

Filed under: events, film-tv, movies, politics — parrish @ 12:20 pm

In today’s celebrity-obsessed world, the famous folks of Hollywood have a wonderful platform to discuss important issues in our society. Earlier this fall, Jamie Foxx spoke about achieving a dream that many people share: world peace. Jamie was helping to support Love Sees No Color – a documentary by Fred Nassiri filmed through various countries to promote world peace.

Fred also created the website IWantPeace.com with the goal “to be the first online portal that brings likeminded charities and organizations together to educate, gain exposure, and allow the online community to participate and donate in their unique charity and its individual platform.”

Foxx was asked what he would do with a billion dollars and he said, “If I had a billion dollars, I would throw a big party. …and then let people have a voice. Get a whole lot of microphones from all over the world. Imagine microphones in every part of the world, and [Africans] talk about how they felt, about waking up today and how good they feel and what they want out of life. And only good things, you know. I would do something like that.”

If you’re excited about world peace (I mean who isn’t?), make sure you visit IWantPeace.com and put some money where your mouth is. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to charity!

via: looktothestars.org