Jared on MTV Australia - April 2013
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♥ MARS 'UP IN THE AIR' TEASERS ♫
Thirty Seconds To Mars Teaser for UP IN THE AIR, directed by Bartholomew Cubbins.
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An Entire Room Of Objects
April 13th, 2013
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French artist Bernard Pras turned an entire room of objects into an incredible anamorphic portrait of a man.
Using numerous objects such as clothes, paint, wood, rubber, and other materials, Pras arranged them to form the portrait of Malian actor Sotigui Kouyate.
The portrait is anamorphic—meaning that it can only be viewed at certain angles.
Split-Level Landscape Paintings by Jeremy Miranda
April 12th, 2013
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Artist Jeremy Miranda lives and works in Salem, Massachusetts where he works with acrylic paint to create images influenced by nature, technology, and memory. Among my favorite of his works are his split level landscapes connected by ladders that depict hidden worlds just under the surface of the ocean. Miranda has original paintings and prints available through Etsy, Enormous Tiny Art, and Sebastian Foster.
Montreal Visual Playground by Roadsworth
April 11th, 2013
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In 2001 artist Peter Gibson began a guerrilla street art campaign to encourage the city of Montreal to build more bike lanes. What began as a project borne of activism eventually became an art project that continues to this day. Assuming the name Roadsworth stating, “where Wordsworth is a poet of words, Roadsworth is a poet of roads,” the artist has cleverly modified roads, sidewalks, parking lots and any other publicly visible asphalt surface he can transform with paint. If you want to learn more, the artist recently took a moment to share some thoughts with My Modern Met and you can see much more of his work on his website.
Illustrations That Cross Over Into The Real World
April 10th, 2013
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Beijing-based illustrator ‘Gaikuo-Captain’ created a series of awesome illustrations that seem to ‘cross over’ into the real world.
Drawing various pop culture and comic book characters, he hilariously interacts with them with different poses.
In one picture, he is seen fighting Captain America, while in another, he’s stuck to the wall thanks to Spiderman.
Not only are his images playful, but they also offer a whimsical look at the artist and his imagination as he creatively interacts with his drawings.
The Human Tower
April 9th, 2013
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Last year, Spanish photographer David Oliete had the chance to photograph the ‘Concurs de Castells’—or ‘Human Tower’ competition—in his home town of Tarragona.
Held once every two years, thousands of people participate in this competition to see who can build the tallest human tower.
According to Oliete, he said that each tower is usually six to ten stories high, with at least 100 to 500 men, women and children forming one tower.
The younger and lighter members usually form the top of the tower, while the heavier members form the base.
During the competition last year, Oliete managed to capture beautiful and mesmerizing photos from a unique, almost aerial perspective.
Through his pictures, you can see hundreds of human bodies pushed forward—forming interesting woven-like patterns—as they struggle to construct massive human towers.
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Long Exposures Of Nighttime Japan
April 6th, 2013
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‘Graffiti of Speed / Mirror of Symmetry’ is a series by Tokyo, Japan-based photographer Shinichi Higashi that captures the city at night, in symmetrical long-exposure shots.
With details such as light trails of rushing cars set against the skyscrapers and modern buildings enhanced with symmetry, the result is a futuristic look at the largest metropolitan area in the world.
Special 'SPARTACUS' WAR OF THE DAMNED ♥
'Spartacus' star Dan Feuerriegel reflects on bloody series finale
Friday, April 12, 2013
For those few who might be on the fence about tuning into the series finale of “Spartacus: War of the Damned” (tonight at 9 on Starz), actor Dan Feuerriegel has some friendly advice — or is it a warning?
“The majority of the (episode) is full-on warfare, and characters could perish, and it is just ‘War of the Damned’ personified. The final episode is the title of the show,” the actor who plays the gladiator turned rebel warrior Agron told the Herald last week.
This season, Agron faced off against Caesar (Todd Lasance), later fell in battle and was nailed to a cross, and raged with jealousy over the fear of losing the love of his life, Nasir (Pana Hema Taylor).
The Australian actor, whose earlier credits include a stint on “McLeod’s Daughters,” reflected on how Agron has changed in the last season.
“You don’t really know too much of his backstory,” he commented. “The way I saw it, it was basically him and Duro, his brother. They were the only ones left of his family, and he finally lost him, and he’s just doing what he can to avenge his death and make him proud and then, of course, protect the one he loves — Nasir.
“Definitely, love is his driving force — love for his brother, love for Nasir, love for Spartacus, love for the cause, and love for blood, for death,” he said, then chuckling.
No one involved with the show expected the popularity of the couple dubbed “Nagron” by fans.
“I haven’t really had a proper think,” he said. “From the top of my head, I’d say there’s no other couple on TV that are like us. There’s never been a stamp to say we’re the gay couple. The relationship started from the beginning and unfolded and became what it is.”
Like most of the cast, Feuerriegel did the majority of his own stunts.
“You can’t fake it when you’re doing the slow-cam,” he said. “We all got to be so good at fight sequences, we learned them five minutes before we did them.”
The show wrapped in October, and Feuerriegel has relocated to Los Angeles for audition season.
For his next role, he’s looking for a part he can completely lose himself in — similar to Heath Ledger’s disappearing act as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.”
“I don’t want to base decisions on things I’ve done in the past. I want something new and fresh to put myself into,” he said.
He remains humbled at how “Spartacus” became a global phenomenon.
“When people come up and say they love the show — I’m still not used to it. I get shy and reserved when people come up to me. I don’t like to grandstand. I had no idea it would turn out to be this gigantic beast,” he said. “I am so grateful.”
'Spartacus' star Dan Feuerriegel spills the secrets of the epic finale
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Warning: Do not read if you have not watched the series finale of Starz' “Spartacus: War of the Damned.” Major spoilers ahead! Take heed!
In the series finale of “Spartacus: War of the Damned,” something shocking happened – beyond the epic battle scenes and heartrending farewells.
Somebody actually survived.
And that somebody was gladiator turned rebel leader Agron himself, played by fan favorite Dan Feuerriegel.
The Aussie actor told the Herald last week that about halfway through the season, series creator, executive producer and writer Steven DeKnight informed him his proud warrior would survive the final battle.
DeKnight wanted a major character who had been with the show since season one to prevail - “just as a little bit of a ray of hope,” Feuerriegel said.
“I was very excited to know I was going to survive. That being said, you have no idea how often minds are changed to go for better story … and I didn't know who was going to survive with me,” he said.
Agron, along with his beloved Nasir (Pana Hema Taylor), Laeta (Anna Hutchison) and Sybil (Gwendoline Taylor), escaped the Romans.
Agron and Nasir tended to Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) in his final moments. As Agron, Feuerriegel got the last word on this epic journey, telling a dying Spartacus: “One day Rome shall fade and crumble. Yet you shall always be remembered in the hearts of all who yearn for freedom.”
The last moments of the episode were his favorite to shoot.
“It definitely resonated with me so much," he said. "It was kind of art imitating life. I’ve been on the show since the very, very beginning, and Spartacus finally passing and me being there, part of the scene, and it was my last day on unit, and it kind of felt like the end. It had been four fantastic years, and this is the scene that goes, 'We are done.’ It was a very emotional experience. I didn’t have to do anything but be in the moment – It was my favorite scene this season."
As for rival Castus' (Blessing Mokgohloa) death, Feuerriegel said Agron came to terms with the pirate's feelings for Nasir.
“The way I took it was – 'I know how you feel, and I forgive you for everything. I completely understand what you went through. I love him, too.' “
The actor revealed a moment was trimmed from the final cut.
“Before I sprint off, I touch him on the leg (in a gesture that says), 'Rest in peace, buddy,' but I think it slowed the tempo too much.”
As for Agron's jealousy this season, he said, “Men being men, instead of talking about things, they get angry, grumpy and throw things around. He was terrified of losing Nasir, even though Nasir insistently said, 'I love you, stop complaining.' I don’t think he was scared of Nasir sleeping with Castus. Losing the love connection – that was for Agron more terrifying.”
There's some speculation that there could be a Caesar spinoff in the works, and history notes that Crassus (Simon Merrells) and his minions hunted down as many of the remaining survivors of Spartacus' rebellion as they could find. Agron, for his part, would have a score to settle with Caesar (Todd Lasance).
As for any possible appearances in a spinoff, he said, “You never know until the ink is dry. It might be interesting to explore.
“Agron is now the leader and he has to man up. And he's learned from the best – Crixus and Spartacus.”
As for those who cried during the finale – like this writer - Feuerriegel understands our pain:
“You make an emotional connection to (a TV show), you get absorbed in it. And when it's no longer there, you get emotional. There's no shame in anyone crying … I remember getting emotional watching an 'X-Files' episode when Mulder finally discovered that his sister was dead. … That's the thing with art. It's an escape, and you get connected to it."
While many of his co-stars perished onscreen in glorious gushes of fake blood, Feuerreigel bears no “survivor's guilt.”
“I have plenty of time in other TV shows and films to die," he said. "I love the way I exited the show. Agron and Nasir were a beacon of hope for two seasons, and they ended that way, and it will make so many people happy, and I'm really cool with it.”
Special 'SPARTACUS' WAR OF THE DAMNED Cast Interview ♥
Spartacus Q&A: Dan Feuerriegel Talks ‘Amazing’ End Of Franchise, Hints At Nagron Drama
April 12, 2013
BURBANK, CALIF. -- Starz’s “Spartacus” franchise takes its final bow tonight at 9 PM on the network with the airing of the last episode of “Spartacus: War of the Damned,” but the finality of it all hasn’t fully sunk in for original cast member Dan Feuerriegel.
“It probably won’t hit me until a few weeks’ time when there’s no ‘Spartacus’ to air and you realize that it’s all over,” he told AccessHollywood.com on Thursday afternoon. “At the moment I’m just enjoying the ride and enjoying teasing the fans.”
Dan joined the series mid-way through the show’s very first season (which then starred Andy Whitfield as Spartacus), as the dreadlocked Agron, who Batiatus (John Hannah) purchased alongside his brother, Duro, and several other potential gladiators.
Agron proved to be a fierce gladiator and a great friend to Spartacus (less so — at least until the final season — to Manu Bennett’s character, the Gaul Crixus), before he became one of Sparty’s most trusted generals.
It’s been a long ride, and in our new interview, Dan shared memories of his first day on the show’s set, as well as offered hints at what’s to come for not only the rebels, captained by Liam McIntyre’s Spartacus, but for the show’s favorite still-breathing (for now) couple – Nagron (Agron and Nasir).
AccessHollywood.com: How are you feeling? Friday is the last new episode, ever.
Dan Feuerriegel: I don’t know. I think for me, I went through a lot of emotional stuff actually while we were filming. Especially Episode 8 and Episode 10… and a lot of the emotion came from when they made a lot of the references to Season 1. I got a bit emotional then because it was so long ago it kind of felt like a completely different beast and then the emotional roller coaster that occurred after that… It probably won’t hit me until a few weeks’ time when there’s no ‘Spartacus’ to air and you realize that it’s all over. At the moment I’m just enjoying the ride and enjoying teasing the fans.
Access: What are some of the things that come to mind when you think back to your first day as a member of this franchise?
Dan: Nervousness, just [being] in awe, definitely self-conscious, but in the same token, they all made me feel extremely comfortable. I remember my first day on set because everybody had met me and Ande Cunningham [who played Duro] before we had our dreadlocks and then the weekend after that we had our dreadlocks put in. Then we walked on set and half the people didn’t know who we were (laughs). As soon as they realized [it was us], it became a funny little thing, like we were ‘the twins,’ we were ‘the brothers,’ and that’s how they would [refer to] us because we were always together.
The first scene, I think, was a training scene that we shot and I think I was fighting against Jai [Courtney], who played Varro. It was cool because he was the first one to come up and say, ‘Hello!’ to us when we first got there and he just kind of gave me a few little pointers here and there. He was really nice… It was just one of those moments where you walk on set and you look around and you go, ‘Wow! This is huge and it’s bigger than anything I’ve ever done.’ [I remember] getting self-conscious because everybody was extremely fit and well-built and I had not done any training for a while (laughs), so I had to catch up.
Access: This last episode is called ‘Victory,’ and if people have studied history or just visited Wikipedia, they know who the victors are. But what do you want to hint at about the final face-off?
Dan: Let’s just say that we definitely give the Romans a run for their money and Spartacus, being the guy that he is, he knows that he is outnumbered like 10 to 1, 20 to 1… He has to use his mind… It’s going to be an amazing bloodbath… It’s gonna be one hell of a bloody conclusion. It’s fantastic. It’s really cool.
Access: Speaking of fight scenes, you’ve mentioned you watch ‘Banshee’ on Twitter. You know how to do a good fight scene – what did you think of theirs?
Dan: They had really good fight scenes! The fight scenes were very different, though. Plus, their fight scenes — if they only have to do one an episode… they could rehearse it, they can make it go for five minutes long whereas, like you have the final episode of ‘Spartacus.’ How much fighting, how many characters? Somebody had to make all that up. Sometimes we were doing that on the spot… But yeah, the fights in ‘Banshee,’ they’re all fist fights. That kind of stuff is all awesome. I think the last fight I saw – ‘cause I haven’t seen the last couple of episodes is between the [Ukranian] guy and the girl — [Ivana Milicevic] — and it was like 10-minutes long, just using everything in the room. And that was awesome.
Access: At the end of Episode 9 – Agron was returned to the rebels as part of the 500 promised in a bargain with Crassus. And your character was reunited with Nasir. What have fans said to you about their sweet reunion?
Dan: They loved it… They loved the fact that they’re alive. I think the only thing they care about is that they’re alive… It’s interesting just going online and just seeing the intense focus that they have on everything. I was seeing reports and people talking about… ‘Would I actually be able to fight having a nail through my hand?’… But, it’s great, I love the fact that they’re so involved in the whole Nagron story. It’s amazing to have such a powerful impact on the Nagron fandom.
Access: What do you want to hint at about what’s going to happen with Nagron?
Dan: I think the only thing I can hint is whatever happens, it happens together.
Access: What did they do on the set on your last day?
Dan: Chloe [Smith], the producer, she was on set… [She] basically just stood up and gave a bit of a speech and just thanked me and I went over and gave her a hug and shook everybody’s hand and that was that… I think they had to shoot another scene after that and it was just business as usual and that’s the way it works really. It was just a nice little speech and round of applause, very humbling, very nice.
Access: A number of your friends from the show live in LA – will you do something together? I think [Creator] Steven S. DeKnight mentioned on Twitter a cast screening.
Dan: Yeah, we’re all going to the screening… We’re gonna pop along to that and have a screening and kind of like get dressed up, make it all fancy and enjoy the final episode.
Access: That’ll be super fun… So with the series ending, what do you suggest fans do when the show’s over? Next week they will not have this anymore. Should they start again at the beginning?
Dan: I don’t know. I guess just like any movie or TV series that you love, yeah, watch it again. You probably find that you just find [out] more every single time you watch it. But also, just know that everybody that was in the show will eventually have something else to do, so we won’t disappear. But I guess the only thing I can say [to the fans] is really just thank you. Thank you for the ride, thank you for being supportive and it’s been an absolutely pleasure to be a part of it.
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