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DC, KEN BLOCK AND ROB DYRDEK UP THE ANTE WITH GYMKHANA 2.1

Slightly Better Than Gymkhana TWO!

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• September 04 2009 | 680 views | 1 comment

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DC Athletes Successful At X Games

DC congratulates its team on yet another amazing weekend of competition and medals at X Games 15 in Los Angeles during DC’s second Gold Standard 2009.

Press Release

• August 04 2009 | 172 views | 5 comments

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Rob Dyrdek’s ‘Street Dreams’ Premieres In L.A. June 8th

Rob Dyrdek’s debut into the world of film will kick off June 8th, when his new feature length flick “Street Dreams,” created by Berkela Motion Pictures, premieres in L.A. “Street Dreams” will be released to select U.S. theaters on June 12th, with a full West Coast release that week and East Coast theaters on June 19th. TransWorld SKATEboarding’s Blair Alley had a chance to ask Rob a few questions, so check out that interview HERE.

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Here’s a statement from Berkela Motion Pictures about the upcoming debut:

“LOS ANGELES, CA (May 29, 2009) –  From the studio that introduced the critically-acclaimed Bra Boys in 2008, Berkela Motion Pictures will soon release their skateboarding film, Street Dreams, in select US theatres on June 12, following its June 8 Los Angeles Premiere.  Street Dreams will prove to be an instant cult classic showcasing skateboarders and their tireless struggles with disapproving parents, harsh police tactics, and the hope of getting a sponsor and going pro.  Pro skateboarder and television personality Rob Dyrdek makes his writing, producing, financing, and starring debut in the film which showcases some of the world’s greatest skateboarders. The story for Street Dreams is a writing collaboration between Dyrdek and Nino Scalia, his longtime friend and skateboarding industry insider.  Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Sheckler, and Terry Kennedy also star in this one and only skateboarding film told by skateboarders to show mainstream audiences the reality of the street skateboarding community.  Christopher “Thes One” Portugal created most of the Street Dreams original score.  Hip hop impresario Pharrell created the film’s anthem “Hoppin’ Over Fences” as well as provided N.E.R.D. tracks for the movie.  Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park also scored a section of the film.

This film takes place where the skateboarding culture is most foreign, the Midwest.  Like all skaters, Derrick Cabrera dreams of being sponsored and one day going pro. He is an up-and-coming skater with all the talent, but he has the world against him.  His parents and classmates cannot understand how Derrick has so much passion for something that has no future in their eyes.  He is only accepted in his skater crew of friends, but as he gets better and better, some of those friends become his biggest rivals.  After getting arrested and facing ultimatums with his father and girlfriend, he runs away with his skateboarding crew to Florida for a big skateboarding contest that will change his life.  A street skateboarder’s constant battles are showcased through Derrick Cabrera’s character and the film’s amusing yet serious plotline.

With the attention Street Dreams is sure to garner, Rob Dyrdek hopes to continue to gain momentum for a true skateboarding movement that will open the door for serious social issues to be investigated and rectified.  There are over 10 million self-identified street skateboarders in the US alone, and the majority is actively seeking natural obstacles found in urban public environments, which is illegal and sometimes harshly enforced.  Until now, authorities have chosen to ignore police brutality toward skateboarders—there are even prevalent videos online showing young male and even shockingly female skateboarders getting beaten by cops caught on tape.  Tired of skateboarders being treated as nuisances by public authorities,

Dyrdek has taken it upon himself to change how the world sees the sport.  After great struggle, Dyrdek was recently able to get through to the City of Los Angeles, and he even rode the world’s largest skateboard through L.A. with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who now supports Dyrdek and his efforts.  In February 2009, Dyrdek created and launched Safe Spot Skate Spot through his foundation and in conjunction with the city of Los Angeles.  The new skateboarding haven gives street skateboarders a safe and legal area to skate in a park’s natural landscape complete with the desired elements such as park benches and rails. The Safe Spot Skate Spot Program will help cities meet needs of skateboarders, and interference with traffic, residents, and businesses can be eliminated.

‘Street Dreams is a continuation of our renegade movement.  It is important for the mainstream audience to be aware of the issues and obstacles street skateboarders face today,’ says Jason Bergh, Executive Producer at Berkela Motion Pictures.  ‘Berkela’s mission is to raise awareness and bring these types of stories to life as we did with Bra Boys.’ Sal Masekela, Executive Producer at Berkela Motion Pictures states, ‘With Street Dreams, Rob Dyrdek finally gives us a story of modern day skateboarding culture that doesn’t make a mockery of this unique, collective passion celebrated by kids across America.’  ‘I have so much respect for Rob, and I know that everyone at Berkela is proud to be a part of his ongoing mission to bring the realities of street skating to a mainstream audience,” adds David Katzenberg, Development Executive at Berkela Motion Pictures.

The full-length film will be released in select theaters on the west coast on June 12, 2009 and the east coast on June 19th.  For more information on Street Dreams, please visit www.streetdreamsmovie.com.”

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• June 01 2009 | 1,550 views | 2 comments

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Rob Dyrdek Hits U.S. For DC Fantasies Run Deep Tour

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - ROB DYRDEK TO HIT U.S. FOR THE DC FANTASIES RUN DEEP TOUR PRESENTED BY STREET DREAMS

Vista, CA, May 7, 2009 – This May, Pro Skateboarder and MTV star Rob Dyrdek will cross the U.S. for his DC Fantasies Run Deep Tour presented by Street Dreams.

Over 23 days, the DC Fantasies Run Deep Tour will make 10 stops across the U.S. beginning May 16th in Huntington Beach, Calif. Dyrdek will visit retail stops across the country for meet and greets, autograph signings and screenings. The tour will wrap up at DC’s Soho Store in New York City on June 7th, the day before the Hollywood premiere of his new movie, Street Dreams.

As his latest endeavor in the world of entertainment Dyrdek wrote, produced and financed Street Dreams, his first full-length feature film about an up-and-coming skateboarder and his dreams. With a cast of professional skateboarders that includes Dyrdek, Paul Rodriquez, Ryan Sheckler, Terry Kennedy and Ryan Dunn, Street Dreams is truly the first story to accurately depict the realities of life as a street skateboarder to a mainstream audience. In advance of the film’s theatrical release on June 12th, Dyrdek will screen the film to limited audiences during the DC Fantasies Run Deep Tour.

A full schedule and locations of the DC Fantasies Run Deep Tour can be found at www.dcshoes.com . Along with photos, videos and the Street Dreams trailer, fans can register at dcshoes.com for Dyrdek’s Facebook, Myspace and Twitter where they can receive info on the tour and exclusive promos. Visitors can also shop all of DC and Dyrdek’s current product and sign up for updates on his upcoming Dyrdek Collection that launches October 2009.

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• May 07 2009 | 172 views

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DC Hosts ‘Fantasy Factory’ Party For Dyrdek’s New Series

 

If you didn’t catch the first episode of Rob Dyrdek’s new MTV show “Fantasy Factory” take a look at these photos from the viewing party DC held Thursday, February 12 at the L.A. location. Check out TransWorld Skateboarding’s photos and video HERE.

The skater’s new series takes place at Dyrdek Enterprises, otherwise known as the Fantasy Factory, and features the adventures of Dyrdek, his friends, and his employees, as they launch themselves off their boards into foam pits and catapult down zip lines.

Here’s what DC had to say about the show:

“Rob’s MTV show will be packed with appearances from the DC crew. Look for DC Co-Founder and professional rally car driver Ken Block teaching Rob to rally; skateboarder Danny Way attempting to break yet another record; and Lindsey Robertson getting his skate on as MTV follows Rob on his quest to become skateboarding’s ultimate hustler.”

Read the entire press release HERE.

Photos by Collin Young-Wolff and Travis Conklin

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• February 13 2009 | 2,470 views | 5 comments