Eyal Podell

Despite low viewer numbers in America, I still have hope that Defying Gravity will be a hit this side of the pond, and I pray that we at least get to see all 13 episodes (the American’s only got 8). … Of course having never seen the show it could turn out to be complete pants, but the trailer looks good, and it is set in space which can’t be all bad. So with this is in mind, here is my beginners guide to Defying Gravity . What is Defying Gravity? From the BBC Press office: Set in...Read Full Story

To celebrate the arrival of Defying Gravity , a series I still have some hope for despite being axed by US network ABC, I have found this out in cyberspace to share with you all: Manned space exploration and new television drama series have a surprising amount in common. They are both extremely expensive, and they are both facing an uncertain future. Governments can’t justify spending huge amounts of money on seemingly fanciful tilts at the stars at a time when belts are being tightened...Read Full Story

Aside from being a telly addict, collector of music and avid reader, I am also a closet geek. Sure I don’t go out to parties dressed like Spock, and I have never bid on eBay for a replica light saber, but I have been known to buy the occasional graphic novel, and I subscribe to (and mostly understand) Wired . I also love anything to do with space, heck I have even been spotted in my garden with my telescope… And I wasn’t looking for open curtains either! It is the geek in me that has me...Read Full Story

A pair of great billboards for Yellow Pages found throughout Isreal. The first is a Billboard ad for private investigators and the second for magnets both of which you can find in your Yellow Pages directory. Great work from the ad agency SAA/Y&R in Tel Aviv. Advertising Agency: SAA/Y&R Tel Aviv, Israel Chief Creative Director: Gideon Amichay Executive Creative Director: Tzur Golan Group Creative Director: Yariv Twig Copywriters: Eyal Padan, Sharon Refael Art Directors: Asaf Covo, Shirley...Read Full Story

Admittedly, I have not watched Defying Gravity yet, I have recorded it, so my eyes are yet to be subjected to the pretty people in space… And after reading some reviews of last night’s double episode, I might not; but probably will, just out of fascination.Read Full Story