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Planet X stepped up and did an episode on the USBA event at Sandys in Hawaii. Courtesy of Custom X Australia and features some epic waves of the Australian riders.

All $65 million of the new Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” took flight on Sunday night at its first preview performance, but not without bumps. The show stopped five times, mostly to fix technical problems, and Act I ended prematurely, with Spider-Man stuck dangling 10 feet above audience members, while Act II was marred by a nasty catcall during one of the midperformance pauses. Rarely is the very first public run-through of a new musical perfect, and indeed, the creators of this “Spider-Man” — the most expensive and technically ambitious production ever on Broadway — used news media interviews recently to lower expectations that work on the musical was anywhere near done. But after a two-week delay in performances already this month, which sucked up about $4 million, the producers decided that on Sunday night the show would go on. Costing more than twice as much as the previous record-holder for a big-budget show, “Shrek the Musical,” “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Da

November 18, 2010, Haleiwa, Hawaii  - The North Shore Surf Film Festival will be highlighting during the Festival a night of surf films and special footage of three time world Champion Andy Irons.  Irons recent passing will be celebrated on Dec 5th with a collection of surf films sharing his talent and accomplishments in his surfing career.  A special clip of his phenomenal shorebreak tube ride at this past Eddie Contest will be only one of the memorable moments on this night.  Special guest have been invited who will all be there to share on a champions contribution to the surfing world. The Festival will be taking place at the Mokuleia Polo Field on December 3rd, 4th and 5th, with feature and short films, DJ and live music on Sunday Night with Titus Kinimaka and the Kauai Boys.  Gates will open at 5 pm on Friday and there will be food and drinks available to the public. A VIP Reception will be held nightly from 5:30 to 6:30 pm (VIP includes; food, drinks, preferred seating and prefer

OFF THE MAP: Producers of GREY'S ANATOMY in search of INFANT TWINS (Oahu) New ABC Television series "OFF THE MAP" is currently filming Season 1 on Oahu. "OFF THE MAP" is created and produced by the creative team of "GREYS ANATOMY" and "PRIVATE PRACTICE." Set in SOUTH AMERICA (Hawaii is doubling for S.America): The HAWAII CASTING DEPT. is in search of  IDENTICAL TWINS: 3-6 months old  for upcoming episode consideration to portray FEATURED newborn of the SOUTH AMERICAN REGION. (Local-mix looking twins OKAY) Time Sensitive/ Please respond BY THURSDAY, DEC 2 w/ photo and contact information. Please feel free to EMAIL any referalls or recommendations as well to: OFFTHEMAPCASTING@GMAIL.COM NO CALLS PLEASE. MUST BE ON OAHU TO BE CONSIDERED FYI- OFF THE MAP premieres at Jan 12 on ABC Television. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAG Seeks Actors for GEM OF THE OCEAN We a

DON’T WANT TO BE ALONE FOR NEW YEARS?   This is your chance to find romance on a Nationally Syndicated TV show produced by Hamada-Kahn Productions...    Are you between the ages of 18-39? Are you attractive with a great personality? Will you be on Oahu and available for auditions on December 12th or 13TH and for taping on December 19th and 20th? Are you interested in being on TV? If you answered yes to these questions and are looking to meet fun and attractive singles, then WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOOSE???   Audition will be on December 12th & 13th (Sun-Mon) from 9AM-3PM at the Society of Seven MAIN STAGE SHOWROOM at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Come to either day!!! Taping of the show is on December 19th and 20th (Sun-Mon). YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH DAYS OF TAPING!!!!!    This is not a monetarily compensated game show. Winners will win an all expense paid evening to be followed by a camera crew. ONLY if you are unable to make this casting and are VERY interested, em

Can you believe it is already time for 2011 magazines? The new  Vogue Nippon  gives us a stunning image of  Gisele Bundchen  by  Mario Sorrenti , but what else will 2011 bring to the world of magazines?  And speaking of the future, take a peak at Vogue Paris’ 2011 calendar by  Mikael Jansson featuring  Daria Werbowy ; It doesn’t get hotter than this. by Models.com

Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary .

A gency is currently working with a national catalog/publication that features various clothing styles (i.e: beach, workout, casual, etc.). They are seeking two specific categories in which we are scouting on their behalf to secure. 1. Surfers: Male and Female, 18-25, must really surf (novice is acceptable, but you must be able to surf). All types/ethnicities. 2. Polynesian/Pacific Islander: Male and Female, 18-25, must have Tattoos. Booking is for print only, no video, therefore SAG and AFTRA members may audition as there is no union jurisdiction on print work. Rate is $400 per day (8 hrs), models/talent will be featured as extra types as main models are being flown in from the mainland. If you are a freelance model/talent that fit the above descriptions, please email your contact information (include name, email, phone) and a snapshot (preferred two, full body and head shot) to NAZARENE ANDERSON at nazarene@adragency.com by Friday, 11/26 at 9:00am. Casting is on 11/26 and all detail

WAIMEA BAY, Oahu/Hawaii (Monday, November 22, 2010) –  Quiksilver.com/Eddie launched today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy (an ASP Specialty Event). The event will be held on one day, between December 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011, when waves exceed the 20-foot minimum threshold and Invitees contend for the $98,000 prize purse. The traditional opening ceremony will take place at 2:30pm, December 2nd, 2010, at Waimea Bay. Monster Energy will be presenting the Monster Drop Award for the surfer who makes the most critical drop and rides out of it during the event. The judges will determine the winner the day of the competition and will present the chosen surfer with a unique Monster Drop Specialty Award. Invitees: Clyde Aikau (HAW) Kala Alexander (HAW) Tom Carroll (AUS) Kohl Christenson (HAW) Ross Clarke-Jones (AUS) Shane Dorian (HAW) Keone Downing (HAW) Sunny Garcia (HAW) Mark Healy

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, we've got you covered! Wow, how fast did this year fly by? Here we are just minutes from another Holiday Season. What a great time of year when snow starts falling, big winter swells start brewing, and you get hooked up with gifts! Wait a minute, it’s not the receiving of gifts that matters it’s the giving! Hook up a friend or loved one with the gift of time, they won’t be disappointed and you’ll feel like a hero. Here’s a handpicked selection of new watches that we think are perfect for this gift giving season. Or if you see something in here you’d like for yourself, don’t hesitate to send this  Gift Guide  to Santa or visit our  dealer locator . The Rig - Bringing the Muscle Like final cog in the perfect machine, let  The Rig  be the exclamation point on your personality. It’s not so much about what it does, but much more about what it says. This watch say’s, “hi, My name is Chuck Norris.” Killer Shark - The Shark Classic on Steriods N

1-Joel Parkinson / AUS  (15.00)  2-Joel Centeio / HAW (7.04) 3-Julian Wilson / AUS (6.86) 4-Heath Joske / AUS (3.14)

Made in Brazil Magazine is an independent and limited edition men's publication dedicated to promote the work of Brazilian photographers, stylilists, designers, models and artists. by Models.com

Clarence "Mac" Maki, a pioneer of in-water surf photography and the last person to capture a photo of Duke Kahanamoku riding a wave, died Oct. 21. He was 86. An avid surfer, Maki taught hundreds of people to surf and started the only annual surf contest for children in Waikiki in the 1960s, said family friend John Clark, a historian and author of books on Hawaii's beaches. Clark and Maki became friends when Maki taught him how to surf in 1954. "He was a great guy," Clark said. "He really liked to teach children how to surf. He was very patient and thorough in his surf instructions. "He did it because he loved it," he said.

IT’S not uncommon for the number of surfers near the Huntington Beach Pier in Southern California to reach triple digits. But last Sunday, the headcount swelled to more than 500. The surfers were not jockeying for waves, though. They were bobbing on boards in the open water, holding hands in a large circle. This was a “paddle-out,” the way surfers throughout the world honor their dead. It’s a floating memorial service, with flowers and reminiscing, but no dirges. The ceremony was for Andy Irons, a beloved world champion from Hawaii who died Nov. 2 at age 32, of as yet unexplained causes, in a hotel room in Dallas. Shocked members of the surfing community swiftly organized paddle-outs around the world: in Bali, Australia, Brazil, Spain,  France ,  Italy , Virginia, Florida and Mr. Irons’s hometown, Hanalei, Kauai, as well as Huntington Beach, where Jim Kempton, a longtime surfer and former editor of Surfer magazine, was among the spectators on Sunday. “I don’t think I’ve seen a bigg

1- Stephanie Gilmore / AUS (17.77) 2-Tyler Wright / AUS (13.90) 3-Alana Blanchard / HAW (10.00) 4-Jacqueline Silva / BRA (9.96)

The 2010 IBA El Fronton Invitational Grand Canarias. December 10 th  – 21 st   A Defining Moment for Bodyboarding   IBA Pty Ltd and the local promoter in the Canary Islands Maldito Rodríguez are pleased to announce the biggest event in Bodyboarding, the 2010 IBA El Frontón Invitational! The event will feature the best Bodyboarders on the planet at one of the wildest waves, streamed LIVE via satellite on Red Bull Web TV. The 2010 IBA El Fronton Invitational will be held on the best single day over an 11 day waiting period from 10 th  – 21 st  December 2010. Based in the Canary Islands, El Frontón provides the ultimate canvas to show performance Bodyboarding at its most extreme. Regarded as one of the wildest waves on the planet, El Frontón is feared and respected for its raw power breaking on a shallow reef set among the striking cliffs of Gran Canaria. El Frontón is also known for its amazing ramps allowing the riders to launch out of the most extreme sections witnessed in any form o

Swarms of Photographers arrive in Hawaii every winter to focus there cameras on the best surfers in the world as they push the limits of wave riding. FIBERGLASS AND MEGAPIXELS shines the light on Hawaii's north shore winter surfing scene and exposes the true beauty within the over crowded image gathering free for all. The surfing industry relies on these inspiring pictures from Hawaii to sell the surfing image to the masses. But before that surfing image can capture the attention of the purchasing public it first must be captured in the camera. FIBERGLASS AND MEGAPIXELS focuses on a classic group of professional surfers, photographers and cinematographers who share their perspective on what it takes and what it means to get that epic shot and live a life completly based around surfing. Two showings of Fiberglass and Megapixels, an award winning surf documentary by Derek Hoffmann and Craig Hoffmann Benefit for the Summer Literacy Project “Right on Reader” for Sunset Beach Eleme