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Tuesday, December 29, 2009 

Current mood:  exanimate

Current Music Presents: Embedded New Year’s Eve Marathon!


Join Current Music on New Year’s Eve for a marathon of all six parts of Embedded—plus three brand new special episodes where we follow road-weary musicians as they break free from life on tour.

Starting at 7/6c on December 31, tune in and watch Mos Def in Japan, Silversun Pickups during the most anxious week of their lives, Common crossing the country for a frenzied promotional campaign and the Decemberists preparing to take their folk-rock epic “The Hazards of Love” on stage for the first time.

Plus get exclusive, intimate access to the Black Lips, Josh Ritter, Zee Avi, White Rabbits, Amazing Baby and 10 more artists as they relax on a rare day off.

(Got big plans for NYE? Catch Embedded on New Year’s Day or over the weekend, too!)

Get more info at http://current.com/embedded.


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: This week, Adam travels to Cambodia in "Forest of Ecstasy". Check out a web exclusive! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: The Decemberists perform their folk-rock album this week. Passion Pit spend some time on a boat and Bon Iver perform too! Tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday

Every Weeknight
    Max and Jason "Still Up": This week, Max and Jason look into human enhancement for the 21st century, the sickests music videos, and more! Check it out! Weeknights at Midnight/11c.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 

Current mood:  cheerful

You could be the next Ford Fiesta Movement Agent and have a chance to win an all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta!

Ford is selecting 20 teams of socially vibrant culture hunters to compete in creative challenges all across the US. In anticipation of the Fiesta's US launch, Ford is handing over creative direction for the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta's promotion to their fans.

If selected, your team will have access to an all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta for the duration of the program (with gas and insurance) and a shot at winning a brand new Fiesta!

Sound like fun?

Go to FiestaMovement.com to submit your application before January 31, 2010. Find out how to become an agent or how to reserve an all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta at Current.com.


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: This week, Adrian Baschuk, travels to Cuba to see how hard life really is there on "Cuba: Waiting for a Revolution". Check out a sneak peek! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: Thievery Corporation, Amanda Palmer, and Delta Spirit head up this week's Embedded. Hear Thievery Corporation talk vinyl. Then be sure to tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: The 2009 Retrospectacular kicks off with The Retrospectatties. Ben, Sarah, and Brett each share their thoughts and learnings from 2009. Catch the full episode with Conor and crew Thursdays 10/9c.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: This week, Brett and Ellen present the First Annual Year-Endies Awards. With awards like worst moment of the year and best performance by a non-human, you won't see any other awards show like it. Tune in at 10:30/9:30c.

    SuperNews!: The Supernews! crew brings you a "Broke-Ass Christmas" this week. And stay tuned after this episosde becase an all-nighter SuperNews! marathon contiues. It all starts at 11/10c.


Every Weeknight
    Max and Jason "Still Up": From Life and Death on the high seas to cool sneakers, the guys cover the gammet this week. Check it out! Weeknights at Midnight/11c.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 

Current mood:  ecstatic
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

The holidays are near. Real near. We still have tons to do! But one thing we won't be missing is this week's Thursday Night Block Party. The Thursday Night Block Party, brought to you by Palm Pixi, takes on the holidays!

infoMania kicks off the party with The 2009 Restrospectacular! The crew takes a comedic look at the year in pop culture and media.

Then The Rotten Tomatoes Show follows up with their own award show: The Year-Endies. The Year-Endies will celebrate the movie releases of 2009.

Lastly, but certainly not least, SuperNews! brings you a "Broke-Ass Christmas" featuring Santa. Sarah has more texting issues and Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty do a little gambling.

So kick off your holiday parties Thursday night with us. Festivities begin at 10/9c on Current TV.

If we were you, we'd organize a holiday wach party fo sho!


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: Correspondent Mariana van Zeller reports from South Florida, the epicenter of the prescription drug abuse epidemic in America on this week's Oxycontin Express. Check out a sneak peek! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: This week, Common criss-crosses the country as he promotes his latest album while Lykke Li shops at thrift stores, and Bloc Party performs. Hear what Lykke Li has to say about A Tribe Called Quest. Then be sure to tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: The 2009 Retrospectacular kicks off with The Retrospectatties. Ben, Sarah, and Brett each share their thoughts and learnings from 2009. Catch the full episode with Conor and crew Thursdays 10/9c.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: This week, Brett and Ellen present the First Annual Year-Endies Awards. With awards like worst moment of the year and best performance by a non-human, you won't see any other awards show like it. Tune in at 10:30/9:30c.

    SuperNews!: The Supernews! crew brings you a "Broke-Ass Christmas" this week. From Santa to gambling, to Weird Al, you're getting it all. Catch the full episode 11/10c.


Every Weeknight
    Max and Jason "Still Up": Throughout the week, Max and Jason are covering it all. The give you seven reasons to visit the Midwest, look into dangerous jobs, and the world's most addicting drugs. Weeknights at Midnight/11c.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 

Current mood:  creative
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

So, you want to get involved with Current? Maybe review a film or get involved with VCAM (view created ad message). Well say no more.


Do you love movies? Well then why not submit a webcam review to The Rotten Tomatoes Show?

So, what works? First and foremost, do a test shot. This is as simple as firing up your Flip or PhotoBooth. We like concise (5 min, at most) critiques where we can see and hear you without squinting. If you want to know what we like, watch the show and see which reviews are used. Other questions? Email John, online producer for The Rotten Tomatoes Show.

Another way to get involved with creating content for Current (and get paid) is by making a Viewer Created Ad Message. VCAMs are typically 30-second commercials that you create for our sponsors. If your VCAM is selected for air, you can earn $2500 depending on the VCAM assignment.

Recently, we hosted an assignment for the new HP Photosmart Premium. Check out the selections here. And we’ve got a new Lexus Hybrid VCAM Assignment launching soon; stay tuned!

Until next time,
Brigett

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This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: The season wraps up with "Cocaine Mafia". Join Christof as he investigates Europe's growing cocaine appetite. Tune in Wednesday 10/9c to watch the full show!

    Embedded: Ben Harper, Death Cab for Cutie, and Fleet Foxes are the focus this week. Watch an outtake from Ben Harper's family music store. Then catch the full episode Wednesday at 11/10c!

Thursday
    infoMania: This week, Brett makes us aware of an online cash gifting scheme on VVFS. And Ben runs down the holiday gift guide on Tech Report. Don't miss the full infoMania episode. Thursday, 10/9c.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: "Brothers," "Everybody's Fine",' and "Up in the Air" are reviewed on this week's show. Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show. And catch the new episode Thursday 10:30/9:30c.

    SuperNews!: Join the crew this week for a special TMZ from the past, a Dennis Miller Master Debate, and much more. Tune in for the new show at 11/10c.

Weeknights
    Max and Jason: Still Up: This week, the guys cover it all: self expression, dangerous job, tech start ups and more. Weeknights, 10/9c.
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 

Current mood:  happy
Category: Life

Looking for some good news to brighten your day? Well you’re in luck, Current has lots of it!

Check out Current's GOOD NEWS for your antidote to the doom and gloom of today’s news – it will lift your spirits, make you laugh and reaffirm that there are good things happening in the world.

We've partnered with MINI, our favorite fun-to-drive car, to bring you a collection of the most uplifting and inspirational stories. And guess what? You can help add to the goodness!

We’re asking our community to help gather all the good news in the world, so if you stumble across an article about climbing and mountaineering, alien balloon creatures, or vertical farms, please share it with us, tag and upload.

So help us bring some sunshine to the world -- upload your good news story and spread the word to bring a smile to someone’s face, because GOOD NEWS TRAVELS FAST…


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: Kaj Larsen checks out incubators of military technology in this week's episode "Remote Control War". Tune in Wednesday 10/9c to watch the full show!

    Embedded: This week Embedded catches up with Silversun Pickups, K'Naan, and Arcade Fire. Watch a rare acoustic performance of "Neon Bible" in an elevator! Then catch the full episode Wednesday at 11/10c!

    Max and Jason "Still Up": Wednesday at 11:30/10:30c, Max and Jason cover the Fiesta Movement Celebration, where the unveiling of the 2011 Ford Fiesta will happen.

    And each night this week on     Still Up, Max and Jason bring you clips from the Fiesta Movement, as well as interviews with some of the lucky people involved.

Thursday
    infoMania: This week, Sarah looks into the only way a man can say "I love you". Jewelry, of course! Tune in at 10/9c on Thursday for the full infoMania episode.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: "The Road," "Ninja Assassin",' and "Old Dogs" are reviewed on this week's show. Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show. And catch the new episode Thursday 10:30/9:30c.

    SuperNews!: It's an all-new episode this week! Get a sneak peek of to learn how texting ruins Champs' game-day. Then tune in for the new show at 11/10c.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 

Current mood:  electric
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

100 People. 100 Ford Fiestas. 6 Months. 600 Missions.


Ford asked 100 people to drive 100 Euro style Ford Fiestas around the country on missions for the last six months to document their experiences using social media sites like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. They started a movement and now Current’s Max & Jason will be taking you with them to an epic awards bash.

Don’t miss the Fiesta Movement Celebration where you’ll meet the Fiesta Movement agents, find out about all the award-worthy missions they’ve accomplished, jam to music from Parachute, and witness the unveiling of the new 2011 Ford Fiesta you’ll be able to drive here in the U.S.

So join us for the Fiesta Movement Celebration, Wednesday, December 2 at 11:30/10:30c on Current TV. Get a little sneak peek from Max and Jason now.


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: This week while the Vanguard team is on hiatius, catch two classics with "Japan: Robot Nation" and the Emmy nominated "Lost in Democracy." Tune in Wednesday 10/9c to watch the episodes.

    Embedded: The second run of the much talked about Embedded begins Wednesday with "Mos Def in Japan." Check out Mos Def extras! Then tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: Conor takes a look at the Palin bonanza and possibility the end of the world in 2012. Tune in at 10/9c on Thursday for the full infoMania episode.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: "2012," "Fantastic Mr. Fox",' and "The Messenger" are reviewed on this week's show. Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show. And catch the new episode Thursday 10:30/9:30c.

    SuperNews!: If you missed this season's first episode, then here's your chance to watch it at 11/10c. And check out all the buzz around SuperNews! and Sarah Palin! Until then, kill a little time playing Social Networking Wars, the newest SuperNews! game.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Music

Clip Art


Since we began shooting Common for Embedded, we have built a great relationship with him and his team. They came to us for Make Common’s Day because they knew Current had experience in doing these sort of viewer-created video call outs, and they wanted to take a unique approach to making a video for the song.

So we teamed up with Common to give filmmakers and animators the opportunity to direct their own music video with his track ‘Make My Day’, between September 14th and 28th, 2009.

From the many amazing uploads, Common hand-picked his favorite, by Josh Milowe, Elizabeth Casal and Mike Potter (collectively known as Wealthy Pictures). Check it out!

Current supports all kinds of view-created content. Earlier this year, HP ran a VCAM (Viewer Created Ad Message) assignment on Current.com, giving you guys a chance to make HP’s ads. Four VCAMs were selected to air on Current, and the producers earned $5000 each. Check them out!


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: Janet Choi investigates prison contraband on this week's Vanguard. Don't miss the sneak peek! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: Immediately after Vanguard, Embedded brings you "The Decemberists, Passion Pit, and Bon Iver." Check out a sneak peek of The Decemberists explaining why they never thought they'd be popular. Then tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: Sergio counts down the top 5 rock songs according Billboard, this week, on Sergio's White Hot Top 5. Tune in at 10/9c on Thursday for the full infoMania episode.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Brett and Ellen review "2012," "Fantastic Mr. Fox",' and "The Messenger" on this week's show. John Woo also shares his Five Favorite Films. Don't miss it! Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show. And catch the new episode Thursday 10:30/9:30c.
    SuperNews!: An all-new episode and one with a very important PSA for the ladies. Watch the sneak peek! Then catch the new episode Thursday 11/10c.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 

Current mood:  animated
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

SuperNews! Season Premiere


Thursday 11/10c


Don’t miss the season premiere of SuperNews! this Thursday night at 11/10 central as part of Current’s Thursday Night Block Party. Check out the season sneak peek now!

Look forward to eight half-hour episodes where the absurdities of everyday life will be pushed beyond reality in a hilarious universe of animated characters.

This season will bring back fan favorites, including technology obsessed office workers Craig and Darren, the beleaguered Obama administration, the self-obsessed hipsters and continued scathing satires of today’s political, pop-culture, and infamous figures.

“Season two is smarter, faster and more dangerous than ever with topical cartoons about Obama’s war with right wing media, America’s obsession with Vampires and Google’s Orwellian knowledge about everything you do,” said Josh Faure-Brac, “SuperNews!” creator.

For a SuperNews! primer, check out our new web page. And then watch a little Emoticon Cybersex, from the first episode of Season 2.

This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: In this week's episode, Christof takes a behind the scenes look at the porn industry in "Porn 2.0." Don't miss the sneak peek! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: Stick around after Vanguard for this week's episode "Thievery Corporation, Amanda Palmer and The Delta Spirit." Check out a sneak peek where Thievery Corporation talks about isloation in D.C. Then be sure to tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: Sarah Haskins takes on home security in this week's Target Women. Tune in for the full infoMania episode Thursday 10/9c.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: This week, "Precious," "The Men Who Stare at Goats,' and "A Christmas Carol" get the thumbs up or thumbs down from Brett and Ellen. Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show on Current.com. And catch the new episode Thursday 10:30/9:30c.

Every Weeknight
    Current Tonight: Stories and virals from around the web that you help us pick. Weeknights at 11:30/10:30c.

    Max and Jason "Still Up": Find out what your friends do behind closed doors, how to get a date, and how to rule the world all on Still Up. Weeknights at Midnight/11c.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 

Current mood:  ecstatic
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
You're Invited!

By Thursday you're ready to sit back, relax, and let someone else entertain you. That's why Current is launching the Thursday Night Block Party: an evening of media bashing, movie hashing, and culture crashing.

It's all of the comedy and pop culture entertainment that you love so much on one night.

The party kicks off at 10/9c with Conor and crew skewering the week in media on infoMania in segments like Target Women and That's Gay.

Immediately following at 10:30/9:30c, The Rotten Tomatoes Show, with hosts Brett and Ellen, brings you movie reviews of new releases and some commentary on cult favs, all with a little snark of course.

Wrapping up the block party at 11/10c, SuperNews! takes on the best (and worst) of everything that's topical for the best socially satirical animated show on earth.

It's a party on your couch! Guaranteed.


This Week on Current TV:


Wednesday
    Vanguard: This week's episode, "Forest of Ecstasy," Adam Yamaguchi travels to Cambodia to learn how the demand for the drug is destroying the rain forest. Check out a sneak peek! Then tune in Wednesday 10/9c.

    Embedded: Immediately following, "Embedded featuring Ben Harper, Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harper, and Fleet Foxes." Get a sneak peek of a day in the life of Ben Harper! Then be sure to tune in Wednesday at 11/10c.

Thursday
    infoMania: Some of this week's segments include Sergio counting down the Top 5 Halloween songs and Brett checking out costumes on VVFS. Catch the full episode with Conor and crew Thursdays 10/9c.

    The Rotten Tomatoes Show: "Saw Vi," "Amelia,' and "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" are reviewed this week. Thursday 10:30/9:30c. Watch previous episodes and clips, or submit webcam reviews for the show at The Rotten Tomatoes Show on Current.com.

Every Weeknight
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 

Current mood:  ecstatic
Category: Music
Check out Embedded tonight as we bring you the Silversun Pickups, K'naan, and Arcade Fire tonight 11/10c.

Silversun Pickups bring us into their life as they prepare for the release of their album “Swoon,” which debuted in the Billboard top 10. We’re there as Silversun Pickups hit the road again after a year in the studio, and we join them at KROQ the morning the album debuts. Also, K’naan tells us the story of his life by showing us the albums at Fat Beats Records that carried him from the war fields of Somalia to the streets of New York. Plus Arcade Fire turns out a rare acoustic performance of “Neon Bible” inside a freight elevator in Paris.

Until then, Current Music blogs about their time with these bands and why they are close to our hearts. 

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