Recording Eric at the (Ass Fucking Sluts) “mothership”
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Recording Eric at the “mothership”
There are a lot of reasons why we don’t shoot “News To Me” in a studio. For one: Eric is allergic to teleprompters. It’s a rare allergy, but it can be quite debilitating. Especially for someone who makes their living as a TV presenter. Two: Inside a TV studio there are a lot more of […]
There are a lot of reasons why we don’t shoot “News To Me” in a studio.
For one: Eric is allergic to teleprompters. It’s a rare allergy, but it can be quite debilitating. Especially for someone who makes their living as a TV presenter.
Two: Inside a TV studio there are a lot more of US than there are of YOU, and the “News To Me” motto is, “YOU shoot it, we show it.” So we steer clear of the climate controlled sound stages and get out into the elements, where YOU are.
For this weekend's show we blurred those lines just a little. We shot Eric’s “on camera” stuff all around CNN Center here in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Some of us refer to CNN Center as “The Mothership” because it’s home to CNN (of course), CNN International, CNN en Espanol, CNN Radio, CNN.com, the Airport Network, the Inside CNN Studio Tour and HLN – the home of “News To Me.”
The Inside CNN Studio Tour is a behind the scenes tour of the Global Headquarters of CNN and it is VERY popular. In the shot above you see Eric with Kat who brought her parents (visiting from England) to take the tour that also includes a look at the newsroom and studios of HLN. Little did Kat (or her parents) know that before the day was over she would actually end up ON HLN!
It’s not hard to find a bridge in Atlanta… a lot of the city is actually built a few stories above the ground in order to leave passages open for the freight trains that rumble through all day long.
Cameraman/writer/editor/Activia-eater Teague is a master at making something as mundane as this concrete bridge belly interesting … see if you can spot the shot he’s shooting above in the show tomorrow!
What's going on here? Three little words: I dare you.
OK… Eric didn't really lick that graffiti-covered support pillar in the parking deck. Or did he? Find out if he's immune to the Norwalk virus this weekend on “News To Me!”
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Hotlinks for 3/7 & 3/8
Here are the links to everything on “News To Me” Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 8th: Alaskan food and fuel crisis: Continuing coverage on CNN.com and alaskareports.com. Man hit by truck AND train: See the raw video on CNN.com 50 people, 1 question: To see the full version of the video we excerpted on […]
Here are the links to everything on “News To Me” Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 8th:
Alaskan food and fuel crisis:
Continuing coverage on CNN.com and alaskareports.com.
Man hit by truck AND train:
See the raw video on CNN.com
50 people, 1 question:
To see the full version of the video we excerpted on “News To Me” check out iReporter Austin Chu's page at iReport.com.
For more on the movement: fiftypeopleonequestion.com
Follow Austin and his brother Brian on: therecessends.com
Best of CNN.com:
- Burglary victim steals robbers' van
- Bugs found in candy bars?
- Pole dancing robots
- Very ugly cat adopted by vet
4200 miles on foot for Obama:
iReporter Ashley Porter turned us on to a guy named BJ Hill who walked across the country collecting messages for President Obama.
You can retrace BJ's steps and see videos he shot all along his journey on his blog: walkamerica2008.com.
Play Barack Paper Scissors!
Level 10 of this crazy twist on Rock Paper Scissors just went live! Now that you've met the guys behind the game, try challenging them to a match at youtube.com/barackpaperscissors!
Devolve Yourself:
You've spent millions (billions?) of years evolving into the human you've become… upload a photo of your present day self and see what your pre-historic self might have looked like WAY back in the day: open.ac.uk/darwin/devolve-me.php
You can own a British Soccer team…
…or part of one anyway. Kick the tires of Ebbsfleet United at myfootballclub.co.uk.
Just in case you missed them… check out some behind the scenes pics we snapped while we shot this weekend's show around HLN headquarters at CNN Center: Eric at the “mothership” »
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“News To Me” – final episode
We just wanted to let you know that this weekend’s episode of “News To Me” (airing March 28th and 29th) will be the last. Starting in April, “News To Me' is leaving the HLN schedule to make way for a new weekend edition of “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell.” More details and a proper thank-you are […]
We just wanted to let you know that this weekend’s episode of “News To Me” (airing March 28th and 29th) will be the last.
Starting in April, “News To Me' is leaving the HLN schedule to make way for a new weekend edition of “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell.”
More details and a proper thank-you are forthcoming.
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“NTM” Augmented Reality sneak peek
Howdy gang. Reading this blog is finally going to pay off for you! Click the play button above to watch Eric demonstrate one of the coolest things we've seen in a long time. Definitely something you'll be showing off to your friends and family. WATCH » Cool right? OK… to do it yourself, you need […]
Howdy gang. Reading this blog is finally going to pay off for you! Click the play button above to watch Eric demonstrate one of the coolest things we've seen in a long time. Definitely something you'll be showing off to your friends and family. WATCH »
Cool right? OK… to do it yourself, you need a printer and a web cam… then click over to plugintothesmartgrid.com and have at it! Let 'em know “News To Me” on HLN sent you!
Have fun with that. We'll see you this weekend with even more coolness from the web on “News To Me.”
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Lake Jocassee puts NTM at #1 on CNN.com
Thank you (again)!!! For the third time in 4 weeks YOU have put “News To Me” at the top of the CNN.com/video “Most Popular” list! You chose to watch Eric's interview with Debbie Fletcher about her search beneath the surface of Lake Jocassee for the building that holds her childhood memories, more than any other […]
Thank you (again)!!! For the third time in 4 weeks YOU have put “News To Me” at the top of the CNN.com/video “Most Popular” list!
You chose to watch Eric's interview with Debbie Fletcher about her search beneath the surface of Lake Jocassee for the building that holds her childhood memories, more than any other video on CNN.com yesterday… and that means a lot to us! Thank you!
If you were intrigued, inspired or merely just interested in that story you'll definitely want to make time for what is coming up NEXT on “News To Me”. This weekend (2/28 & 3/1) you'll meet a man named Ed Port whose disease may help you put some of your problems in perspective. iReporter Michael Murphy introduced us to Ed and his story. You'll hear from Ed himself and learn the surprising connection between him and President Barack Obama.
Hope we'll see you this weekend.
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Hotlinks for 2/28 – 3/1
This weekend we're exceptionally proud of the first story you'll see at 7:30pm and 9:30pm EST. It's the story of a very brave man named Ed who needs some help, and his friend who turned a missed deadline into an iReport that touched and inspired all of us. Eric will introduce you to both these […]
This weekend we're exceptionally proud of the first story you'll see at 7:30pm and 9:30pm EST. It's the story of a very brave man named Ed who needs some help, and his friend who turned a missed deadline into an iReport that touched and inspired all of us. Eric will introduce you to both these guys on this weekend's episode of “News To Me” and, like Ed, you may see the world a little differently after wards.
As compelling as Ed’s story is, his isn’t the only story in the show this weekend. There’s a lot more to see on “News To Me,” so without further ado… here are the links to all the raw video that made up this episode:
Ed Port:
- Donations to raise the funds for an operation that could help Ed see and hear clearly again can be made at any Chase Bank. There is a non-profit account set up there called “Ed Needs A Miracle.” You can also make donations via his website: edneedsamiracle.com.
- The full video submitted by Ed's friend Michael Murphy is on iReport.com.
- To learn more about Ed's condition visit the Children's Tumor Research Foundation.
Cars sliding down an icy hill:
- Visit iReporter Bob Cronk's iReporter profile page for links to the complete video and a wintery tour of his hometown!
Elephant plays a harmonica:
- The full video is streaming right now on iReport.com.
Rent-a-Gent:
- It's been one of CNN.com's most popular videos… CNN affiliate KTXA finds a guy who has come up with an interesting way to make ends meet. He's for rent, but not like THAT! Watch Rent-A-Gent »
Bankok nightclub fire:
- This raw iReport may contain images that some viewers may find distrubing. That being said, you can see the full clip right now on iReport.com.
Get Mortified:
- Find all YOUR old unsent love letters and tear stained journal entries from Jr. High and then find a “mortified” event near you!
getmortified.com
Eric explores CES:
- To get a feel for what it was like during our week in Vegas for the 2009 Consumer Electronics show, check out all our blog entries about the event or check out a behind the scenes video of the CNN/HLN/CNN.com workspace: Behind the scenes at CES »
CES Gadgets Eric featured on “News To Me:”
- Inada Sogno massage chair
- fuji enviromax batteries
- Tri-Specs bluetooth sunglasses
- Electric bike from ELV Motors
- LED jacket by Nyx Illuminated Clothing Company
- Underwater digital camera scuba mask
- Hitachi Gesture Control TV Interface prototype
- Faithful Friends host Electra Mustaine
- Mattel Mind Flex mind control game (due out in the fall)
Let us know what you thought of the show, and what you'd like to see in upcoming episodes! Thanks for watching and we'll see you next week!
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San Diego military jet crash follow-up
Back in December, iReporters provided “News To Me” with an almost TOO-close view of the devastation caused when a military jet crashed into a suburban San Diego neighborhood. The pilot ejected and survived, but, on the ground, one man’s entire family was killed. I know I will never forget how I felt watching Dong Yun […]
Back in December, iReporters provided “News To Me” with an almost TOO-close view of the devastation caused when a military jet crashed into a suburban San Diego neighborhood. The pilot ejected and survived, but, on the ground, one man’s entire family was killed.
I know I will never forget how I felt watching Dong Yun Yoon talking to the media the next day. It had only been hours since learning that he’d lost his wife, daughters and mother-in-law to the crash. With emotions still so raw, he came out and eulogized his wife and daughters… and then, he asked us to pray for the pilot as well. His press conference was one of the most touching and “real” things I have ever seen on TV.
“Horrible thing to happen” watch »
The Marines have been investigating what went wrong that day… and have determined a number of things, including deferred maintenance and faulty decisions by the pilot, contributed to the accident. Four people have been fired… and nine others have been relieved of duty.
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Hotlinks for 3/21 & 3/22
Train cars in New Castle, Indiana: Check out the videos that inspired our story on YouTube » Watch our story on CNN.com » The Redneck Mommy: Watch Eric's whole interview from the archives here. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be captivated by Tanis: The Redneck Mommy. Halftime “Water Cell” escape scare: See the raw footage […]
Train cars in New Castle, Indiana:
Check out the videos that inspired our story on YouTube »
Watch our story on CNN.com »
The Redneck Mommy:
Watch Eric's whole interview from the archives here. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be captivated by Tanis: The Redneck Mommy.
Halftime “Water Cell” escape scare:
See the raw footage on YouTube: Houdini Water Torture Cell Gone Bad. Then surf over to RidgewayandJohnson.com for a look at what this amazing stunt looks like when everything goes right!
See the “News To Me” story again on CNN.com »
Toothpics in a beard:
Check out the full video on YouTube »
This is why you're fat:
Did we make you hungry? Visit the site that started it all: ThisIsWhyYoureFat.com »
Watch our story on CNN.com »
Mac Vs. PC – for reals!
Filmmaker Nick Greenlee's epic battle between good vs. evil (we'll let YOU choose which is which) is racking up the views on YouTube. To get a look at how he did it and what else Nick has up his sleeve, check out our video on CNN.com »
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Hotlinks for 3/14 & 3/15
Here are the links to everything on “News To Me” this weekend: Living in an airstream trailer: See the iReport that started it all: From Beverly Hills to Hillbillies » Visit Leah's blog: leahthebird.blogspot.com Saudi dust storm: iReporter Lutz Arnhold took amazing shots of the storm from the top of Al Faisaliah Tower » Eco-warrior […]
Here are the links to everything on “News To Me” this weekend:
Living in an airstream trailer:
See the iReport that started it all: From Beverly Hills to Hillbillies »
Visit Leah's blog: leahthebird.blogspot.com
Saudi dust storm:
iReporter Lutz Arnhold took amazing shots of the storm from the top of Al Faisaliah Tower »
Eco-warrior at London auto show:
iReporter Chris Smith takes on the Hummer and it's fans in London. Check out his full iReport here »
Oakland's diagonal crosswalk:
Most of us had never seen anything like this! Thanks to iReporter Dr Derrick Norbert Morris for uploading his report about the intersection of Webster and Franklyn in Oakland, CA »
Augmented reality:
You need a printer and a webcam to get the full experience from GE's entertaining website plugintothesmartgrid.com.
Eric's demonstration: WATCH »
Teacher draws a perfect circle:
Check out the raw video on YouTube »
Dalmatian rides a bike:
Thank you wacky Japanese game show for this video of a spotted dog riding a bicycle. Watch »
Ideas by Chuck:
His name is Chuck, he has ideas. ideasbychuck.com »
Thanks for watching! See you next weekend.
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