Ypulse Essentials: Pirate Party UK, D23 Expo, Controversial Portrait Of A Gamer
Borders Ink displays (a closer look at the chain’s soon-to-debut young adult section which will include toys, games and teaching zones. Reg. required for larger images) (In Store Marketer)
- Pirate Party (a pro-filesharing political group targets the youth vote in the UK. Plus, inspired by “Bandslam,” a nationwide teen battle-of-the-bands sets out to raise funds for school music programs. Also check out PacSun Music, the surf brand’s very cool music site powered by Fuel.TV — thanks, Derek!)
- KensieGirl, Vigoss and Say What (are three juniors’ apparel brands launching footwear lines. Plus American Apparel to debut a babies and kids’ line. Hmm.. Also instructional videos for the brand’s more versatile items like Le Sac dress enhance the online shopping experience) (WWD) (Adverblog)
- D23 Expo (Disney takes a cue from Comic Con, promising celeb appearances and a slate of sneak previews at the upcoming convention. Still, Defamer has doubts about the comic-less convention. Also, “Time Jumper,” Stan Lee’s new project with Disney will be available on mobile and online) (Los Angeles Times, reg. required) (BBC)
- Slippery slang (New York Times, reg. required, wonders if sites like Urban Dictionary have robbed slang of its exclusive linguistic properties. For some reason, this article, which cites “Obama” as slang for cool, doesn’t make me too concerned)
- Portrait of a gamer (as an overweight, depressed 35-year old man, according to a recent CDC study, is sure to stir up controversy in the gaming community — thanks, Eric. Plus the first internet rehab facility opens in the U.S. For the “low” price of $14,500. See Anastasia’s post on this for our take) (Wired) (ars technica)
- Videogames help pump up music sales (with labels chalking up revenue to “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band.” Also a new album from Sean Kingston prompts fans to karaoke and share their efforts on his site) (Reuters)
- Who’s the ‘Teach’? (Casting begins for Tony Danza’s sophomore English class aka new reality show on A&E. Plus Cartoon Network renews Andrew W.K.’s live action “Destroy Build Destroy”) (Reality Blurred) (Variety)
- Global brands turn to China (to escape the economic crunch stateside) (AP)
- ‘A Parent Is Born’ (Pampers targets Millennial parents with a new web series for first-time parents. Also hotels fight the economic slump by catering to kids with more upscale youth amenities) (Brandweek) (Boston.com)