Via Scoop.it - SOPA legislation and news We’ve discussed a few times in the past about how actor Wil Wheaton seems to understand that piracy isn’t an enforcement issue, but a business model/service issue. He’s also been somewhat vocal (since before many others caught on)… Via techdirt.comRead Full Story
Recently the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was stopped in it's tracks by a general outpouring of distaste for the legislation from the people and companies across the Internet who felt that the act was too far reaching and draconian in its scope. Many voiced the concern that it was a naked attempt by the entertainment industry to flex it's muscles and could be used to cripple or stifle perceived competition for the more traditional distributors of information, entertainment and content. Actor...Read Full Story
I’m thrilled Blythe asked me to try doing a weekly review of TV highlights, so hopefully this will now be a regular recurring piece on the site. As we all say here at Guysgirl, Blythe is da man (we don’t actually all say that). Highlights Breaking Bad : This was the season finale of what’s arguably the best show on television, so I’m devoting a big segment here to talk about it. The big story (and the big visual) was that Walt finally outfoxed Gus Fring and left him dead (and with half...Read Full Story
Just a Geek: Unflinchingly honest tales of the search for life, love, and fulfillment beyond the Starship Enterprise by Wil Wheaton (86) Buy new: $11.55 44 used & new from $9.35 (Visit the Most Wished For in Home Computing list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.) Review & Description Wil Wheaton has never been one to take the conventional path to success. Despite early stardom through his childhood role in the motion picture "Stand By Me", and growing up on...Read Full Story
Just a Geek Wil Wheaton (Author) (86) Download: $9.99 196 used & new from $9.99 (Visit the Bestsellers in Home Computing list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.) Review & Description Wil Wheaton has never been one to take the conventional path to success. Despite early stardom through his childhood role in the motion picture "Stand By Me", and growing up on television as Wesley Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", Wil left Hollywood in pursuit of happiness...Read Full Story
We've discussed a few times in the past about how actor Wil Wheaton seems to understand that piracy isn't an enforcement issue, but a business model/service issue. He's also been somewhat vocal (since before many others caught on) concerning his opinion that SOPA/PIPA are a bad idea. And now he's responded to our story about Chris Dodd threatening politicians that the MPAA has financially backed if they don't pass PIPA/SOPA, by not only...
Wheaton Academy 65, North Lawndale 56: At the Wheaton Academy Class 3A Shootout ... in their West Suburban Gold loss. Josh Joiner led Willowbrook with 18 points, Tiger Greene scored 15 points, Ryan Rader had 13 points and Edvinas Mickevicius ...
Wheaton Van Lines Inc. said Saturday it will acquire Hillside-based Bekins Van Lines, establishing the country’s fourth-largest household goods carrier. Financial terms were not disclosed. Wheaton said the combined company would have annual revenues of ...
As a result, Amy Grant of Wheaton and incumbents Grant Eckhoff and JR McBride will face two Wheaton Democrats, Dan Bailey and Charles Ditchman, in November’s general election. At that time, three seats will be up for grabs in District 4 ...
Wil Wheaton Lands in town for Calgary Expo 2012Comic Book ResourcesGuests for the 2012 Calgary Expo currently include Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street), Amanda Tapping (Stargate: SG-1, Sanctuary), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, 24), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Adam West (original Batman ...and more »
News and opinions about TV actor Wil Wheaton. According to Wikipedia: Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American writer and actor. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, as Gordie LaChance in the film Stand By Me, and as prep-school rebel Joseph 'Joey...more
News and opinions about TV actor Wil Wheaton. According to Wikipedia: Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American writer and actor. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, as Gordie LaChance in the film Stand By Me, and as prep-school rebel Joseph 'Joey' Trotta in Toy Soldiers.