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Gettin' dirty at the HUMMER Driving Academy

2008-06-30T09:39:00.003-04:00

IGotShotgun's Doug enjoyed a down and dirty Friday morning plowing through the road and woods courses at the HUMMER Driving Academy in South Bend, Ind. The course enabled HUMMER to show what its vehicles are made of as they took on streams, hills, logs and other obstacles.

Also on hand was 2008 number two overall NFL Draft pick, Chris Long of the St. Louis Rams. He got behind the wheel of a HUMMER H3 to take on the course for himself.

Check out all the action here:

Smart as a Rock

2008-06-20T14:19:00.004-04:00

Worldwide Interweb! Hello! We're back!

Sorry for the delays in posting but the IGotShotgun team has been busy crafting more videos, more fun and great things for you to check out. Like this new video!

On our latest adventure, the IGS team took Internet sensation iJustine to Las Vegas for the Get Smart premiere at Cinevegas, the annual film festival in Vegas. Because when I think Vegas I think film.

Remember all the ruckus a while back when an unsuspecting iPhone user got a 300 page bill from Apple? Well, that was iJustine and that simple video gained her fame across the land and interweb tubes. Since then, she's been featured in NYTimes, magazines, newspapers, yada yada yada. Plus, a really nice wikipedia entry.

In any case, we had a great time in Las Vegas doing all sorts of neat digital things. Known as a "lifecaster," she was broadcasting a lot using phones, cameras, etc. on Qik, Twittering and bringing the experience to you in more ways than one. Look for more of the same from IGS in the near future. Dwayne Johnson (formerly, The Rock) was a great guy and fabulous on the red carpet. But don't take my word for it, check out the video.

You can see more of iJustine here, here and here.

Look for more soon! Thanks for tuning in and please subscribe to us on YouTube, Twitter, Revver, Veoh, Streetfire or whatever site you prefer (we're probably already there!). Also remember we've got a great Facebook fan page and we're still on the ancient MySpace (the kids are still into it). Keep it reals, interwebbers!

IGS Tom

IGS hearts HUMMER

2008-05-14T16:12:00.003-04:00

Once again HUMMER has provided IGS with some awesome footage, and once again we're making it available to you. These videos will whet your appetite for the next chapter in the Baja off-road racing series--the Baja 500. Our crew, led by Race Master Ryan, heads to Ensenada, Mexico, for this much anticipated event in just a few weeks...so more to come!

IGS Jacquie

IGS 3.0: New Beta Site Launched!

2008-05-02T11:49:00.002-04:00

I'm excited to blog about this.

We just launched a brand new IGotShotgun.com! It's more interactive, better equipped with social bookmarking and sharing utilities and filled with widgets. Yes, widgets! We'd love to hear what you have to say about the new layout, interface and more.

BTW, if you haven't watched them, be sure to check out our videos from the great trip to the Tribeca Film Festival!

IGS Tom

Tribeca Videos are Live!

2008-05-01T10:54:00.004-04:00

The first of our videos from the Tribeca Film Festival with Cadillac & GM in fabulous New York City are now live! We had a great time with our new CJ, Cory Williams. I think he had a good time, too. Later in the week we will also be premiering more videos featuring the likes of Hillary Duff (!!) and exclusive interviews with independent filmmakers. In the mean time, check out these videos and just for good measure, check out Cory Williams' YouTube Page to see how cool he really is! youtube.com/smpfilms

Peace, Love & New Media,
IGS Tom

Filmmaker Mosaic

2008-04-25T12:10:00.002-04:00

Filmmaker Mosaic, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

At the Cadillac Registeation for the Tribeca Film Festival, each filmmaker that comes through the door gets his or her picture taken. There are literally hundreds of pictures here on a wall of movie maker madness!!

Drawing is fun

2008-04-24T13:44:00.002-04:00

Drawing is fun, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

Bill Plympton, Oscar-nominated animator, draws a sketch from his latest film, Idiots & Angels. Thanks, Bill! We are having some great conversations with talented directors. Talking film with true artists is really inspiring.

Day 2 at the TriBeCa film festival

2008-04-24T10:20:00.002-04:00

Day 2 at the TriBeCa film festival, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

Welcome back! It’s a beautiful day in NYC, and we are gearing up for another day of filmmaker interviews. We also welcomed YouTube's Mr. Safety (youtube.com/smpfilms) into the fold. He will be making some videos for us from the event. Keep an eye out!

Behold! Cadillac Award!

2008-04-23T17:38:00.001-04:00

Behold! Cadillac Award!, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

The audience choice for best feature at the film fest this year is
called the Cadillac award. Behold its power. (cue angels singing)

More Tribeca coverage

2008-04-23T14:47:00.002-04:00

More Tribeca coverage, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

Here is where the magic happens. Indie filmmakers of all kinds sit here and talk about their movies, challenges, inspirations and more. Candid, natural interviews are great. These should make great videos for the interweb audience, you!

We'll also be attending film premieres, so keep an eye out. More from NYC soon! What's your favorite independent film?

IGS at the Tribeca Film Festival

2008-04-23T14:04:00.003-04:00

IGS at the Tribeca Film Festival, originally uploaded by IGotShotgun.

Hello from NYC!

The shotgun crew is excited to be blogging from the offical filmmaker registration for the whole festival. In the coming days, look for exclusive interviews from indie filmmakers showing at this festival!

Keep tuned into this blog as we update live throughtout the week from the registration and premiere parties from the coolest indie films.

HUMMER takes on Moab’s Hell's Gate!

2008-04-02T08:51:00.005-04:00

Since the introduction of the H2, HUMMER engineers have used the world-renowned slick-rock trails in Moab, UT, for off-road validation and testing of every new HUMMER model.

For the first time HUMMER participated in the Easter Jeep Safari, an annual off-road event/pilgrimage that has occurred for the last 42 years in Moab. Along with highly modified engineering toys (a lifted H3 Alpha and an H3 Alpha with the 400 hp 6.2L V8), the 2008 stock HUMMER H3 Alpha and the all new 2009 HUMMER H3T made appearances at what is aptly named Hell’s Gate (you’ll see why when you check out the videos below). This Moab, Utah-based event showcases off-road vehicles taking on some of world's most infamous trails.

See for yourself why they call it rock-crawling!

Cheers!
Nick Richards, HUMMER Communications

Garage-Mahal?

2008-03-21T09:45:00.002-04:00

Great word! Ryan dubs the Corvette Racing Garage the ultimate man garage, aka the "Garage-Mahal." He goes inside Team Corvette's garage at the 12 Hours of Sebring and learns about the highly technical motorsports "fix all" known as duct tape.

The men of Corvette Racing

2008-03-20T09:22:00.003-04:00

We got some face time with Olivier Beretta, Jan Magnussen, Ron Fellows, Oliver Gavin and Max Papis of Corvette Racing during 2008's 12 Hours of Sebring. Great guys!

Check it out:

Thanks to the Corvette Racing Team for the awesome behind the scenes access!

The 12 Hours of Sebring in 7 Minutes

2008-03-19T12:19:00.002-04:00

In case you missed the 12 hour endurance race that took place just this past weekend, we've got a highlight reel second to none. Thanks to the Corvette Racing Team for awesome access and quality time with the crew!

Inside a Corvette C6.R at 2008's 12 Hours of Sebring

2008-03-18T10:15:00.001-04:00

Awesome video below!

The boys are back in town

2008-03-17T13:10:00.012-04:00

The boys of IGS are back from Sebring with their camera in tow. Some photos from their personal camera follow...

Corvette Racing wins again

2008-03-17T10:49:00.003-04:00

The action at Sebring

2008-03-17T10:46:00.006-04:00

Ryan in his glory

2008-03-14T14:57:00.002-04:00

Ain't it a beauty?

2008-03-14T14:52:00.002-04:00

Corvette C6.R at Sebring

We have arrived...

2008-03-14T10:38:00.004-04:00

The 12 hour stretch...

2008-03-13T12:58:00.006-04:00

...of the 12 Hours of Sebring is less than 48 hours from go. The Corvette Racing Team will be our muse as we chronicle this endurance race and the team, expertise and equipment that go into competing in it.

IGotShotgun's Ryan, a racing enthusiast, will be our host as we cover this, the first event in IGS' racing series coverage. You may recognize the voice of this fella--he took us all back in time while telling the story of the historic Vinsetta Garage on the legendary Woodward Avenue in this video series.

Got some questions you'd like us to ask of the Corvette Racing Team?? Send 'em our way, and we'll do our best to get them answered.

More to come from Sebring...

The little darlins are back!

2008-02-27T15:40:00.004-05:00

More from Chevy Rocks the Future...Luke Perry, Shanna Moakler, and Kathy Ireland flex their eco muscles talking about how they do their part to help planet Earth. And the youngest of Hollywood's stars and starlets also share their tips for green living.

Cars fueld by M&Ms?

2008-02-22T11:46:00.002-05:00

The IGS team just got back from sunny LA this week with a new video in tow. Hosted by the delightful and talented Christa Belle, we attended Chevy Rocks the Future! An engaging, educational and interactive event sponsored by Chevy, we got a chance to check out some of the coolest greenest cars around. Also, we got up close and personal with some of the hottest young stars in Hollywood. Stars from High School Musical, Hannah Montana and even the Jonas Brothers. It took all of my will power to hold back from snatching a lock of their hair. ::Sigh::

In any case, we came out with a great video (and more to come!) featuring a lot of cute kids and fresh ideas. My favorite? Asking kids what they would fuel cars of the future with. Corn and Ethanol are doing it today, but could it be candy tomorrow? Check out the latest IGS below.