Wednesday, 2 April 2008

NewsReel 03/04/08

A Bunch Of Fools
As it was the favourite day for fools like us on Tuesday we thought it best to list some of the top japes that emerged. Leader of the pack was this fantastic spoof iPlayer spot from the BBC that unearthed one of the most incredible secrets of the natural world.


Directed by Gorgeous' Vince Squibb with top notch animation by Darren Walsh at Passion Pictures, this is one viral that undoubtedly had more forwards than the Rugby World Cup.

Other foolish triumphs include Google and Virgin's alleged team up - Virgle - and YouTube's masterful RickRolling of its own page by linking all 'Featured' pieces on their homepage to this little ditty (check out the number of views!).

SYDNEY FILM COMPANY CLOSES

As if Neighbours moving to Channel 5 wasnt bad enough... The prestigious Sydney Film Company has closed its doors for the final time this month. The Award winning production house (otherwise known as The Auckland Film company) has been in the buisness for over 20 years. Owners Maggie Lewis and Peter Cudlipp have called it a day, citing personal reasons (rather than financial) for the closing of the company.


As always, any news or moves you want us to holler about, send them over to sam@thereel.net and we'll do our best to feature them.

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