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NYC Geek Culture is Begging to see Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” available April 21

By Contributor — 1 year ago

Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” Comes To Audiences Across North America Timed to G4TV’s 21st Anniversary

Prolific author, film critic, founder of Film Threat, regular on-air personality for G4TV’s “Attack of the Show,” and beloved comic con staple, Chris Gore makes his directorial debut with “Attack of the Doc!” “Attack of the Doc!” addresses all the questions left unanswered by the cancellation of G4TV and Attack of the Show!

The show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira

Host Olivia Munn

Perfectly timed to the 21st anniversary of G4TV this year. G4TV’s Attack of the Show! was a birthplace for nerd culture on broadcast TV and where audiences watched the careers of the show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira begin their ascent.

Host Kevin Pereira

“Attack of the Doc!” world premières April 21st

Oscar winner and filmmaking legend James Cameron appeared on the show

“Attack of the Doc!” will world première on April 21st offering Q&A’s with Goreat the Frida Cinema in Southern California, and will be available through Indie Rights for audiences across all TVOD/Digital platforms and Video On Demand throughout North America on April 24^th, 2023, which is the 21^st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

“Attack of the Doc!” writer, director, producer, and geek culture legend Chris Gore

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore, produced & edited by Bobby Schwartz, co-produced by Walter Areas, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks, and with an original score composed by Austin Smith.

This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallen, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others as we search for the truth.

“Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture. Its core audience is one of the most coveted around the globe. I think viewers of the original show will be down for learning the history of the network and the show which helped usher in the age of nerd culture. Frankly, G4TV and Attack of the Show! are responsible for making it cool to be a nerd,” states Gore. “And at the end of the day, I hope the documentary entertains fans and reminds them of a time when a TV show could be dangerous and provide some laughs without fear of being canceled. Everyone who worked on the documentary is a super fan, so this movie was made by fans for fans.”

Attack of the Doc! Synopsis

Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled nerd culture’s unlikely acceptance as mainstream. G4TV’s flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans – a unique celebration of geek culture before it was cool. Diving into colossal cream pies, wearing fat suits for comedy and putting internet servers where the sun don’t shine – anything could happen on an episode of Attack of the Show! It’s been years since the show went off the air and one question has lingered: what really happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show? Enter Attack Of The Doc! — the new film written and directed by Chris Gore, promises to answer one of pop culture’s longest running mysteries.

Tickets available here for the April 21^st premiere, and watch the trailer here.

Follow the documentary and its journey available on Video on Demand and TVOD/Digital platforms on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21^st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

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NYC Parks Preserve Iconic Washington Square Arch

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

NYC Parks Preserve Iconic Washington Square Arch

NYC Parks conservators and seasonal apprentices are spending three weeks preserving the arch.

Washington Square Arch Preservation Work includes:

– surveying the arch to ensure structural stability of all marble masonry, decorative ornament and sculptural stonework,

– gently cleaning the entire monument of biological growth and pollutants,

– conducting masonry repairs and mortar replacement at the parapet,

– stabilizing the sculptures through chemical stone consolidation,

– applying a graffiti barrier to the lower portion of the arch,

– working with BirdMaster to install an improved roof level bird proofing system.

Dating to 1895, the majestic arch designed by architect Stanford White, is an international symbol of New York City and central gathering place for tourists and New Yorkers alike. The arch was restored in 2003, and this preservation work is part of Parks’ ongoing stewardship.

The Washington Square Arch is one of many monuments throughout the five boroughs that will receive care this summer through NYC Parks’ Citywide Monuments Conservation Program (CMCP), now in its 25th year.

CMCP is an award-winning public/private partnership launched in 1997 and supported by individual, corporate, and foundation grants. Program staff and seasonal conservation apprentices have successfully worked to preserve the city’s rich cultural heritage, and provide graduate-level apprentices with professional training through hands-on work on the nation’s leading collection of public art. For more information, visit the website.

NY's The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein - Spielvogel Foundation Building on two decades of support for the High Line by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, the new gift will be recognized at the West Seating Steps, on the High Line Spur The High Line, the organization that originally rallied for the elevated structure’s preservation and reuse as public space, starting in 1999, and now operates it as a park under a license agreement with NYC Parks, announced a new gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation. Advertisement The gift will help the organization, which must raise nearly 100% of its annual budget, fund a variety of crucial park needs. It will be recognized with signage at the West Seating Steps, located at the High Line Spur, which bridges the intersection of 30th Street and 10th Avenue, in Manhattan. One of the High Line’s largest resting areas, the West Seating Steps provide respite for park visitors and accommodate audience members for performances and public programs. The Steps occupy the western edge of the Spur, which was originally built to carry postal trains from the elevated tracks into the Morgan General Mail Facility. Related: The seating feature directly overlooks the High Line Plinth, where new, monumental art commissions are presented on a rotating basis, and the site of a planned connection to Moynihan Train Hall, projected to open in late 2022. ‘ ‘We are so grateful to acknowledge the support of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation, and the longtime commitment and leadership of Founding High Line Board Member Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, at the West Seating Steps,’’ said Robert Hammond, the High Line’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. ‘ ‘This iconic feature stands at the intersection of the High Line’s historical past, its present-day artistic programming, and its future role as a connector to Moynihan Train Hall, which is a crucial component of High Line’s vision to make New York City more livable, equitable, and connected.’’ “The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation is pleased to provide ongoing support for the remarkable stewardship of the historic High Line, now a model for community activism, citizen-led reuse of industrial infrastructure,” said Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. “The storied structures of our past play an essential role in the continued strength of our city, and so it seems especially appropriate that the Foundation’s gift will be recognized at a feature that overlooks the gateway to the future Moynihan Connector, which will allow New Yorkers to safely and enjoyably make their way from the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall, a remarkable example of adaptive reuse of a historic New York City landmark.’’ As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro. She helped grow the High Line from a small group of community-based advocates into a strong non-profit organization that could enter into a license agreement with NYC Parks and responsibly fund and manage the High Line’s annual operations. She spearheaded a government relations initiative that led to over $20 million in federal construction funding toward the High Line’s adaptive reuse. In June 2021, The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation and the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, announced plans to create the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute for New York City History, Politics and Community Activism-----a new division within New-York Historical Society conceived and supported by the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation. An important component of the Institute’s mission will be the collection of relevant materials that relate to 20th and 21st-century local history, including the civil rights movement, women’s rights, climate concerns, the drive for LBGTQ+ rights, and the historic preservation movement. A selection of historic documents associated with the High Line and its transformation from disused rail structure to public open space were among the first pieces placed in the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute's archive. ABOUT THE HIGH LINE The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors------all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks

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NY’s The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein – Spielvogel Foundation

By admin — 2 years ago

NY’s The High Line Blossoms by Major Gift from Diamonstein – Spielvogel Foundation

Building on two decades of support for the High Line by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, the new gift will be recognized at the West Seating Steps, on the High Line Spur

The High Line, the organization that originally rallied for the elevated structure’s preservation and reuse as public space, starting in 1999, and now operates it as a park under a license agreement with NYC Parks, announced a new gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation.

The gift will help the organization, which must raise nearly 100% of its annual budget, fund a variety of crucial park needs.

It will be recognized with signage at the West Seating Steps, located at the High Line Spur, which bridges the intersection of 30th Street and 10th Avenue, in Manhattan.

One of the High Line’s largest resting areas, the West Seating Steps provide respite for park visitors and accommodate audience members for performances and public programs.

The Steps occupy the western edge of the Spur, which was originally built to carry postal trains from the elevated tracks into the Morgan General Mail Facility.

The seating feature directly overlooks the High Line Plinth, where new, monumental art commissions are presented on a rotating basis, and the site of a planned connection to Moynihan Train Hall, projected to open in late 2022. ‘

‘We are so grateful to acknowledge the support of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation, and the longtime commitment and leadership of Founding High Line Board Member Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, at the West Seating Steps,’’

said Robert Hammond, the High Line’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. ‘

‘This iconic feature stands at the intersection of the High Line’s historical past, its present-day artistic programming, and its future role as a connector to Moynihan Train Hall, which is a crucial component of High Line’s vision to make New York City more livable, equitable, and connected.’’

“The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation is pleased to provide ongoing support for the remarkable stewardship of the historic High Line, now a model for community activism, citizen-led reuse of industrial infrastructure,” said Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel.

“The storied structures of our past play an essential role in the continued strength of our city, and so it seems especially appropriate that the Foundation’s gift will be recognized at a feature that overlooks the gateway to the future Moynihan Connector, which will allow New Yorkers to safely and enjoyably make their way from the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall, a remarkable example of adaptive reuse of a historic New York City landmark.’’

As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

She helped grow the High Line from a small group of community-based advocates into a strong non-profit organization that could enter into a license agreement with NYC Parks and responsibly fund and manage the High Line’s annual operations. She spearheaded a government relations initiative that led to over $20 million in federal construction funding toward the High Line’s adaptive reuse.

In June 2021, The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation and the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, announced plans to create the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute for New York City History, Politics and Community Activism—–a new division within New-York Historical Society conceived and supported by the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation.

An important component of the Institute’s mission will be the collection of relevant materials that relate to 20th and 21st-century local history, including the civil rights movement, women’s rights, climate concerns, the drive for LBGTQ+ rights, and the historic preservation movement. A selection of historic documents associated with the High Line and its transformation from disused rail structure to public open space were among the first pieces placed in the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Institute’s archive.

ABOUT THE HIGH LINE

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors——all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks

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NYC’s The High Line to Re-Open July 16 After Pandemic Closure

By admin — 3 years ago

NYC’s The High Line to Re-Open July 16 After Pandemic Closure

Visitors Can Secure Timed Entry Reservations Starting July 9

The High Line announced that the High Line will reopen to the public with limited capacity on July 16, 2020, after temporarily closing in March to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

The High Line, working with NYC Parks, also issued visitation protocols to ensure that visitors can maintain social distancing in full accordance with City guidelines.

‘‘We are happy to be able to reopen the High Line and we invite our neighbors and fellow New Yorkers across the City to reconnect with the High Line and each other in a new way,’’

said Robert Hammond, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the High Line.

‘‘Throughout the pandemic, we have really seen how important parks and public spaces are to our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. As New York City and our immediate neighborhoods continue to reopen and recover, we hope the High Line will bring comfort and happiness to all who are able to visit. Finally, while you are here, please remember to wear your face coverings.’’

Beginning July 16, 2020:

The High Line will be open seven days a week, from 12:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. each day.
Visitors enter the High Line at Gansevoort Street. Foot traffic inside the park will flow north, in one direction, to 23rd Street.
Staircases at 14th, 16th, 20th, and 23rd Streets will be exit-only, as will the elevators at 14th and 23rd Streets, except for people with mobility access needs.

In addition, to ensure visitors are able to stay at least six feet apart while on the High Line, a limited number of people will be permitted to be in the park at one time.

In order to minimize wait times and discourage groups from gathering at the entrance, timed-entry reservations can be made in advance at thehighline.org/welcome.

Reservations can be secured beginning Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m.

A limited number of walk-up passes will be available at the entrance each day. For more information about timed entry visit thehighline.org.

“The High Line team has been hard at work to create a system to welcome you safely, with reduced capacity to make social distancing possible,”

said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP.

“The park’s reopening will be a great moment for New York City, showcasing our resiliency and our commitment to safely welcoming residents, workers, and visitors to parks and open spaces across the five boroughs.”

Bathrooms and water fountains will remain accessible and maintained with enhanced cleaning. Food vendors and the High Line Shop will be closed, and the water feature at the Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck will not run.

All visitors are encouraged to follow the City’s COVID-19 guidelines. An announcement will be made in the coming weeks about plans to open the High Line north of 23rd Street.

SUPPORT

Special thanks to TD Bank, our Presenting Green Sponsor, for their support of the High Line’s reopening.

ABOUT THE HIGH LINE

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors—–all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations.

The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.