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Profile and INTERVIEW: Westcott & Rodway, 2006 Aha! Blogolicious! Media Award Winners (Innovation)

PROFILE and INTERVIEW: Aha! Blogolicious! Media Awards (Janus Media Review 2006-2007) Westcott and Rodway

2006 Aha! Blogolicious! Media Innovator Winners

Link to article on all award winners (and instructions for getting a hold of me--for winners that have not responded yet-- to claim your physical trophy) – The 2006-2007 Janus Media Review

Formed in 2005, Adam Westcott and William Rodway met at University while studying music. Combining influences as diverse as flamenco guitar, classical impressionism, improvisational piano, jazz, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and world music, Westcott and Rodway have created an innovative and unique sound. Originally from Lewisham, south-east London, William Rodway moved to Southend-on-Sea at age 11, where he would spend the next 8 years. It was during this period that he started piano lessons, progressing from simple children songs to improvising melodic blues lines and over jazz standards within a year. His love of improvised and jazz piano reached a new peak when he discovered the Koln Concert by Keith Jarrett, an album that set a new standard of playing and melodic thought that Will relished in. Will has since moved back to London when not at University. Adam Westcott started playing the guitar after an inspired trip to Spain. His flamenco techniques quickly developed, and with the influence of Juan Martin and Paco de Lucia, he has created an instantly recognizable and personal style. After playing a 15 minute slot on local radio, Westcott and Rodway had touched the hearts and souls of the listeners, and came to no surprise that all 220 seats at Exeter's Phoenix centre were sold out when Westcott and Rodway played in June. The show was a massive success and the message board on the Devon website was flooded by audience members saying how brilliant the show was. (source: their myspace webpage, www.myspace.com/westcottandrodway)

These two young men are talented, to say the least. In fact, to say that is a gross and misguided understatement. Their work truly is an innovative blend of classical, improvisational, jazz, flamenco, rock and world music. One quick listen to their music and I was ready for more, as were several readers that sent in comments after they listened as well. Their work isn’t dried and staid same-old classical that most of us fear and few of us love—it’s the finest of the fields, which they meld expertly and imaginatively, and it’s done with flair, drama and best of all, a sense of life, exuberance and living. Vibrantly alive and kicking, I might add. These two could easily change the way most of the world sees “classical music”—proving that “fusion” done right, brings us all something deeply moving and wonderful to experience.

I recently sat down (virtually) with these two via the medium of the moment (email) and got their reactions to winning the Innovator award. They also revealed a bit more about themselves and how they see themselves in relation to their work and the world of music.

Picture of Adam Westcott and William Rodway (will be replaced by one of them holding award when possible.)

[Question] What do you feel your music is about?

[Will] If words could describe the meaning behind our music then it wouldn’t be worth doing. However, if I was to attempt an answer, then our music is about a deep internal exploration of ourselves.

[Adam] It is about all our favourite influences, the ability to play our instruments in the way we do, and the emotional sides of us as individuals

[Question] Where do you want to go as musicians, as artists? If you just want to be successful and buy matching mansions for you and your mum, that's ok. It's just that most artists I've met usually also have other, deeper goals for what they want to do with their music and what effects they have on the world.

[Adam] To take music to a new level. We play a new combination of instruments that has not been seen before, and the fact that each song is a journey and captivates a moment is something special for everyone

[Will] I like the idea of introducing listeners to other genres of music, sound landscapes which they otherwise would not have heard before, then going off to do their own research.

[Question] How did you get started? Did you always know that this was what you wanted to do?

[Will] Ever since my first piano lesson, I heard a voice in the instrument that was incredibly personal to my own. It was like another language, an extended mother toungue.

[Adam] We met at university and started practicing together, and it went from there. I was in Spain when I was 19, and I saw a guitarist walk into a bar, and I was blown away. Since then, I wanted to play flamenco guitar. I was captivated by its magic and beauty

[Question] What is your inspiration for your work? How do you stay inspired in such a tough business?

[Adam] I could be walking down the street and suddenly a melody will come into my head. I once wrote an entire song in my head when I was driving.

[Will] The thing I find inspiring is the total dedication other professional pianists have for their instrument. Their absolute adamant belief that playing the piano is what they were born to do is one I concur with.

[Question] Anything you want to say to your fans about anything, this award, your work, anything?

[Adam] Their support is priceless and we truly have dedicated fans, so thank you !

[Will] To fans of our music I thank them sincerely for their belief in what we do. They are an integral part of the music making process and as always, it’s a pleasure to play for them.

[Question] Anything else you might want to say...completely open here.

[Will] I would like to say thank you for giving us this award, as it’s our first it is all the more special. I would like to thank my mum, dad, Clive, my brother Edward and my piano tutor for 7 years, John Oswin. I dedicate my half of the award to my Grandad Bernard, who passed away in 2005. I would also like to thank Byron Orme for all his work and patience in putting up with us.

[Adam] Thank you for this, it is a special moment to be given this award. I would like to thank my mum, dad and sister Carly for their continuous support, and our publicist Byron who has truly dedicated himself to our music. Would like to thank Chrissie Allen, who helped me and made time out to come and support me at acoustic nights, much appreciated! Our fans are brilliant, cannot thank them enough. Thank you for the award.


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Thank you so much, guys. You’re truly deserving. Westcott and Rodway’s next show is in Exeter, on March 14, 2007, at the Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre. (Yes, that’s in the United Kingdom, so fans that are non local to Exeter, Devon, England, will have to pummel them about getting a CD or a visit.) Go to their MySpace site at
www.myspace.com/westcottandrodway to check out their music and find other news and upcoming performance dates.

CG Anderson

Little Dogs Media
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The 2006-2007 Janus Media Review

The 2006-2007 Janus Media Review
A Look Back To Get a Look Forward

January was named after the god, Janus, who was often depicted with two heads. This was so that Janus could always look into the past (hindsight) while simultaneously looking forward into the future (foresight.)

It’s fitting then to take stock of the past year during the beginning of the next, so that in looking back, we can get an idea of what the future may bring.

These reviews on this blog have always emphasized the positive. There’s a reason for that and I’ve said it before, but it needs to be said again. There are enough people out there in your life and mine that are bound to look for the negative, for a reason to put you down, to make you feel bad about yourself and sometimes just because that’s the only way they can feel better about themselves.

Unfortunately, just as there are too many of those type of people around, including ourselves from time to time but hopefully not constantly, there is also human nature—the tendency to pay more attention to the negative and ignore the positive. Everyone’s had a situation where they get complimented nine times out of ten, but what do you pay the most attention to? Yep, the negative, the singular time that something mean or critical was said. We focus on that and if we’re not careful, we obsess over it and begin to believe it.

That’s why I don’t do negative reviews. If you get reviewed here, it means, at least in my opinion, that you are special and I see something special and significant about you. I want you to focus on the positive, to remember those nine times and not the one. I want you to remember that only you dictate your worth and your future—that belief in yourself is the most critical element to success and happiness—and it always will be. Every time you have a setback or a failure, remember that the most successful people in the world had dozens more than you—they didn’t give up. Each failure was a learning experience, a necessary step that brought them closer to that ultimate success—a true success, by their standards rather than dictated by the whims and fears of others.

That’s why I’m so critical of degrading reality shows and critics like Simon Cowell. I don’t hate them personally, but I hate what they are doing and the kind of world they are creating. Like ripples in a pond, the damage they do extends far beyond their own borders or expectations.

Believe in yourself. Have a life with no regrets. Take risks. Failure isn’t to be feared. Being afraid to take the risk and living a life of regrets is your real enemy, your mortal enemy.

That’s what the Janus Media Review is all about.
That’s also what the Aha! Blogolicious! Media Awards are about.
The awards actually started because of a spoof article that I wrote some long months back, but within each spoof is always the kernel of truth and this particular article had much more than a kernel. When I discovered that some of the fans of this person thought the award was real and were disappointed to learn it was a spoof, it got me to thinking—and I thought about it a lot. I thought about all the great musicians and artists and dancers and writers and actors and filmmakers that I’d reviewed and sometimes met.

It suddenly occurred to me that being reviewed was not enough, even a blog dedicated to the positive only. People need recognition and something tangible to remind them that they are special. They need something, sometimes, to give them that extra push to keep going, to fighting the good fight, to pick themselves up and try again. They need to know that they aren’t alone and that what they do, the effort itself, matters more than they can ever imagine.

Just like the damaging effects, the positive affects they make are also like ripples in a pond—and sometimes that pond becomes an ocean.

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Background on the Aha! Blogolicious! Media Awards...
The awards may not be the big awards, but then again, they aren’t full of politics, intrigue, controversy either. They also aren’t about recognizing the already successful big timers.
These awards are about recognizing those who are doing great work but even more importantly are showing the potential to do so much more—to make those big ripples in their industry. That potential to really make a difference in the world, to change it for the better, within their genre perhaps but knowing that those ripples will extend far beyond those expected borders—that’s what the awards seek to encourage. That’s also what these reviews seek. The awards are just to give those that already are showing that success and yet are still showing the potential for so much more, to give them something tangible to look at and hold.

I wish I could give awards to everyone that I’ve reviewed, but I don’t have unlimited resources. So I’ll try to pick out the ones that I see having the greatest potential to change their industry and make those all important ripples, some of those waves I hope will become tsunamis. Again, it’s only my opinion and just being reviewed means that I believe in you and see things in you that even you may not appreciate yet.

The awards may not be big or important like an Emmy or a Grammy, but they are heartfelt and sincere. They are also actual trophies—I believe people should have something tangible to hold, not just a pat on the back. No, not the silly metal cup trophy, more like the acrylic engraved block on a standard base. So, no, they aren’t vaporware, they aren’t a cheesy printed certificate, they are actual engraved awards. If the winners meet the deadline for getting back to me, that is…

The award recipients are the award recipients, but I only want to make sure that those that actually care about getting an actual trophy are the ones that get a real trophy.

Anyone who has been the subject of a review and is currently on My Friends list with a still valid and existing MySpace page is eligible (with one notable award exception.) You also stay eligible forever. So just because someone didn’t get the nod this year, doesn’t mean that they won’t in a subsequent year. Sometimes, I need to see progression since the awards are about innovation and potential for success, rather than current success.

So the winners must message my MySpace account on or before February 15, 2007 in order to receive an actual trophy. For those that don’t care, that only want the big awards, they won’t bother with the validation requirements. Oh yes, there will be a few simple hoops to jump through in order for me to be sure that the people contacting me are the actual people who won. No reps allowed, no fakes allowed. Everyone who has won has a MySpace account and I know what they look like—so the first step will be for them to use that account to send me a message (to my MySpace Account Only!) with a valid return Non-MySpace email address (since I can’t reply via MySpace still) and then I’ll give them the details.

This is the internet and I’m all too aware of how easy it is to pretend to be someone else—so I’m trying to take precautions. And the deadline is there so that the winners won’t have to wait too long while I order the custom awards. So the deadline is firm and obviously the winners would have to read this review in order to find out that they’ve won.

This review is the only notification they will receive. (Again, if they don’t care about an online review and this medium, then perhaps I’m wrong about their potential to change their industry—perhaps they’ve already bought into the politics and will go with whatever the moneymen say.)

The only exception to this is the award that started it all—the Lifetime Achievement MediaMaker award. Call it guilt if you like, since the award nominee was the subject of a spoof (and each year another nominee will be selected and subjected to a spoof), but that individual will be notified by other means—usually their agent, if I can determine their agent. In the case of the 2006 nominee winner, I have a fair idea of who his agent is.

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It’s Been an Interesting Year
For the arts, it’s been a year of triumphs and tragedies. Dance began to come into the limelight after some warming up years where the TV world began to see that dance could be center stage rather than simply backup dancers in a music video. Music saw the domination and possible overexposure of rap, maybe signaling its demise from coolness and decent into bland and egocentric commerciality. Rock and alternative began to see a reemergence, hopefully making young fans realize that Rock is timeless—liking it doesn’t mean you are the same as your parents. Liking it means that the Age of Rock you see is unique to your generation, just as the now classic rock ages of old, were unique to their generations. Music still fills a basic need in the human soul, and driving beats and emotionally wrenching lyrics are driven not by genre but by generation. (Beethoven was a rock star of his time and his music just as controversial. We consider it tame now…but they didn’t then. Beethoven rocks…and he did rock back then, just as Blue October or Panic at the Disco! rock now. They’ll be the Beethovens of our time, as seen in the future…a little unsettling to think about, but true. No matter how cool you think you are now, the generations after will think you’re completely out of touch and ‘un’. Get used to it.)

Why do I think Rap may have peaked? Well, when it seems like 90% of the music you hear on the radio is rap, that’s not a good sign, especially when most of it is only by a few well-established names and then played ad nauseam. That means the recording companies are pushing it too hard and the raps themselves are too often trivial and pointless. When it seems like every other recording star is dressing and acting like a rapper, and even trying to do raps themselves whether it suits them or not, then perhaps you’ve got something that’s gone too commercial -- and dilution and boredom are the only result.

The rap I’m hearing on the radio isn’t striking me as cool anymore, or even inventive that much—it’s trite and egocentric and ultimately meaningless. No ripples, at least not good ones here. Some are in there trying to improve it, trying to fuse it with their own styles, though so far I haven’t seen any of the popular artists really hit that mark yet. I applaud the effort, even though I usually cringe at the result—I don’t think that the big time artists may be able to put their egos away long enough to really get the fusion right. It’s still too much about them and not anyway near enough about the music.

On the other hand, rock (the contemporary version of today that evolved by being fused or affected by all the other forms) may resurge once more, giving the ever popular ‘pop’ a run for its money. In turn, Pop may turn away from Rap, as will Hip Hop, and both be more influenced by rock, alternative, fusion, techno and other forms more commonly seen in Europe, as well as the continuing influence of African, Asian and especially, Indian music.)

We should continue to see an evolving, entertaining and interesting mix result in all forms of music, including those that practice Rap but seek to say something with their work, rather than simply be another Pop Rap or Macho I’m a Gangsta Rap. Then again, if the recording companies have their way, meaning only push the established winners no matter what they come up with or rip off, we may be subjected to a lot more of the same, regardless of quality.

It may sound like I’m down on rap, and yes, I am, but only because of the reasons already stated. When rap is done well, it’s amazing and progressive. In fact, I could say the same about all forms of music, dance, art and media. It’s ok to be entertaining, in fact, the best examples almost always are, but the best also are inventive and push us, the listener/watcher, into new territory as well. The best make ripples. The best of the best, make tsunamis.

So what am I listening to now in terms of the big names?... other than what I’m listening to and reviewing on MySpace?

Here’s some of what I’m listening to, off the top of my head:
Blue October “Hate Me”
Panic! at the Disco “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”
Nickelback “Far Away”
Fall Out Boy “Dance, Dance”
Cartel “Honestly”
The Fray “How To Save A Life”
Shakira “Hips Don’t Lie”
K.T.Tunstall (or Tunsdell?) “Suddenly I see…”
Justin Timberlake “SexyBack” (the cute masochistic version on the CD, not the creepy, sadistic version he’s been singing lately, like at the MTV Music Awards and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show…in fact, I’m almost off that song now because of those performances…maybe he and girlfriend Cameron really are having problems…)

The world of dance has seen an expansion of its audience as shows that focus on dance gain popularity, like ABC’s Dancing With the Stars and Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance. The effects of that growing popularity are harder to predict. This goes for the world of visual arts as well. Neither area is as pervasive or as broad as music, but we’ve seen (and so have media producers) a good start—and proof that dance can bring in an audience, and therefore dance shows can be profitable. Without that profit potential, you won’t get the television shows or films—that’s just how things work. Media can’t flourish without an audience. If you don’t support it, you won’t see it. It really is entirely up to you—the good and the bad of it.

Visual arts haven’t really surged into the public mind beyond where they’ve been for a long time now and I don’t really see that changing any time soon. Too many people still think of art as something for other people, not them. Still, as more artists from other fields (music, dance, TV/film, writing) are affected by the visual arts, then we’ll continue to see subtle effects in those other works. Perhaps occasionally someone major, someone famous and influential, will not do the ‘little art film’, a tokenization that is automatically categorized as something ‘less’, but will rather incorporate art into something very big, very commercial and very noticeable—not an ‘art’ film, but a film that stylistically breaks all boundaries and makes us look beyond the stereotypes. The same goes for music or dance, but likely, it will take a visual medium to really spotlight the visual arts. It's done it before. Likewise, while TV/film and books are widespread and range from experimental to ultra commercial, hopefully, the practice of copycatting will decrease and innovative, fresh works will become more appreciated. Hopefully, reality shows will fall from favor, too, since they just train the viewers to expect so little and train the moneymen in charge of production to go for the cheap rather than going for and investing in quality.

Still, in terms of what I’m seeing on the ‘Net, and especially MySpace, I’m excited about 2007. With over 100,000 bands on MySpace alone, and a growing number of artists, dance groups and filmmakers on MySpace (and YouTube), there’s a lot of innovation and potential out there. Yes, there is also a lot of crap, but why should the ‘Net be any different than the offline world of media?

The Aha! Blogolicious! Media Award Winners
To win any of these awards, you must have been a subject of either a REVIEW or (in the case of the first award) the subject of a spoof—namely a spoof of you as a nominee winner of the MediaMaker award, which only happens to one individual a year (at best.) If no candidates are considered worthy, then no awards will be given. So not all awards are guaranteed to be awarded every year, it will vary with the selection of review candidates.

The Aha! Blogolicious! MediaMaker Lifetime Achievement Nominee Award – this award goes to someone who has already achieved success in at least one media field or subfield and is showing some success in another field or subfield as well. This award is about being an up and coming multi-mediaist with the potential to achieve and rock their industry. It started as a spoof, with there only being nominees, not actual award winners, for this Lifetime Achievement Award, since the award itself can only finally be decided between the nominees post-humorously. That being the only true way to evaluate a life’s work, you see. Future nominee winners will also be the subject of a spoof specifically about this award.

2006 nominee winner – Gordon Michael Woolvett, actor/director/writer/filmmaker link to spoof article that started it all

2006 Aha! Blogolicious! Overall Media Innovator Winner – this award goes to a individual or group that I feel has the potential to not only succeed but to reinvigorate their entire genre as well as the entire industry itself. To win this award is tough and I’ll only award it if I find an individual or group that I think can really impact their ENTIRE industry. This year, I was lucky, one group was an obvious choice, because they left me wanting more when I heard them, though some of the other winners almost beat them out in the end. That group, a band, is

Summit Avenue (Alternative/Pop) related review & their myspace site is summitavenue

2006 Aha! Blogolicious! Media Innovator Winners -- this award goes to any individual or group that I feel can not only succeed but innovate their genre, bringing a fresh new perspective and new twists to their music, art, film, dance, etc., regardless of their particular genre. Any individual or group that I find that meets these requirements will win, since it isn’t about a category of media, but more about what they bring to the world of media. If I don’t find a particular type of media genre winner, then I don’t try to force it by giving it to a group in that genre. This is about innovation and potential to make an impact—not filling a slot. Some that would have been winners either dropped their sites or changed their page removing the (typically musical) innovations that attracted me in the first place, with the replacements not nearly so exciting, so they aren’t listed unfortunately, so abstract rap, a fun group with a silly prehistoric name, some experimental/electronica and a metal group that disappeared aren’t in mix this year.

There are still several winners this year, they are, in no particular order:

Three Second Delay (Alternative/Rock) related review & their myspace site is 3secdelay

Marianas Trench (Rock/Pop Punk) related review & their myspace site is marianastrench

Westcott & Rodway (Acoustic/Classical/Jazz) related review & their myspace site is westcottandrodway

Perceptions (short 5 minute online film) related review & their myspace site is perceptionsthemovie

There are no visual artists this year. I looked at some wonderful work from a few that I found, but I didn’t feel they were necessarily going to shake up the art world. I could be wrong and I hope they prove me wrong, just as I hope anyone I review goes on to great things. So the fault lies with me, but nonetheless, no visual artists this year are in the final mix. This award is about making a visual impact on the art world, as presented on the Internet. If you’re work isn’t on the ‘Net, I won’t see it. It does not mean you have to do your work electronically, just present some form of it here. Visual artists have been tougher for me to find on MySpace and the leads from readers have been few, so obviously, musicians dominate this years Aha! Blogolicious! Media Awards, but that may change in future years.

As for dance, the focus is on dance, but that doesn’t imply automatically a dancer or dance company. Since we are dealing with media on the ‘Net, it’s about presenting dance in an innovative way, and about showing the potential to make an even greater impact on the genre in the future. The focus is on dance and dancing, but the presentation is via media that can translate well on the ‘Net, whether it be film clips, photographic stills, or something else.

And if you’re wondering why I didn’t choose a TV show or a magazine, well, let’s just say the jury is still out on some of the other dance related areas. Remember, innovation and potential to really impact the industry is a prime requirement. Also remember, that these awards go, not to the already big and successful who probably don’t care about a piddling little award that isn’t controlled by Hollywood or New York, but to the up and comers that are still battling to make it big. So a TV show may already be seen as successful – not always, but in this case (dance), yes. Individual dancers might be chosen, but again, it’s about their presentation on the ‘Net of their innovation and talents, so if I didn’t find enough to convince me, well, then that’s my excuse here. Send me pointers to evidence if you want to see someone considered as a future review candidate and therefore become eligible as a potential 2007 winner.

Remember, I’m looking for potential to not only succeed but to change their entire genre or industry in some significant way—to really evoke change and innovation. I’m looking for the next Blue October, or JibJab or Harlem Dance. To do that is difficult and some of the most successful artists of our time wouldn’t make the cut—they may be financially successful with large followings, but they may not really make any significant contribution that will last beyond their own lifetime or even their own fifteen minutes of fame.

Then again, as always, remember, these awards are based on subjective opinion and opinions can always be wrong, I know that. So don’t be too cross if you’re favorite isn’t here. I may have missed some important clue that you picked up on, or they may still get an award in the coming years, as I see the impact of their work and their potential come more to the fore. At least, you and I are in there trying to spot the gems now—rather than letting the moneymen decide for us. If you’re reviewed at all on this blog, at any time, then it means I believe in you and your potential. These particular awards though, are limited, so I have to try to find and pick the ones I think will go the distance and make those eventual tsunamis.

Congratulations to all the 2006 year winners.

Remember, the deadline is February 15, 2007 from the winner’s MySpace account, their MySpace account that is already on my friend list only, messaged privately via message (not comment—comments will not count) to my inbox including a valid email account for return regular email messages. The return email message will detail the validation process next steps. NO EXCEPTIONS, SORRY! (This is to ensure that the award trophy goes to the legitimate winners only.) If you miss the deadline, all you’ll get is a cheesy printed certificate.

CG Anderson
Little Dogs Media
Aha! Blogolicious!

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Janus Media Review coming soon! Are you in it?

Just to let you all know that I haven't been slacking.

I'm working on this January's past year's Janus Media Review, where in the tradition of the ancient god, Janus, who had two heads, one always looking into the past and one always looking into the future, I will look back at the best of the groups and individuals reviewed on this blog for 2006.

...while simultaneously looking forward into the promise of 2007.

I will also be announcing award winners of the Aha! Blogolicious Media Awards at that time.

In honor of Janus, of course, this will be posted in January (his month namesake) and will be posted on the last day of January.

So Wednesday, January 31, look for the review and the award winners.

CG Anderson
Aha! Blogololicious!
Little Dogs Media

Gordon Michael Woolvett nominated for BLOGOLICIOUS AWARD!

Gordon Michael Woolvett nominated for BLOGOLICIOUS AWARD!

(NOTE: This article is a spoof, but the Award...slightly altered...is now REAL. And yes, Gordon won it. To read about the Actual Aha! Blogolicious! Media Awards, go to this story link. Cheers! CG)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
By Ima Spoofer
Hollyweird, CA. Gordon Michael Woolvett, actor, writer and director was nominated recently for the 2006th Blogolicious MediaMaker Award. Mr. Woolvett was nominated in the Lifetime Achievement category since that is the only category currently still funded by the Academy of Blogolicious MediaMaker Working Group. Other categories in the past included: Best Cross-Dressing Dictator, Most Musical Carpet Cleaner and Least Felonious Child Star. Since all past categories ended in fistfights between the nominees and the nominating committee, no awards were ever actually awarded but most charges were eventually dropped.

Mr. Woolvett is best known for his starring role as Seamus Harper in the Television Series Gene Roddenberry's: Andromeda. However, his work in Elvis Meets Nixon, Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion, Deepwater Black, The Highwayman, Mysterious Island, My Date With the President's Daughter, Sliders, Gator Face and Princes In Exile brought him to the attention of the nominating committee. His excellent work as a screenwriter, proving himself as blessed in talent in two areas and therefore a danger to society and Hollywood filmmaking, was not held against him--much.

His work as a director/writer in Fracture was highly praised as a brilliant opening to a promising directing career. Subsequently, those committee members voting for him solely because of his directing debut were removed because they had not actually seen the film yet and were deemed unduly influenced by a group of leprechauns masquerading as a circus troupe calling themselves, the World's Smallest Giants. Subsequently again, they and the committee members were admitted to the Betty Ford clinic and are now busy selling the movie rights to their story.

Those not having seen Fracture are encouraged to do so and may contact Mr. Woolvett at his website http://woolvettmail.netfirms.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi/YaBB.cgi or http://www.gmwoolvett.com/ in order to find out how to purchase and see the film. The remaining members of the committee have promised to actually see the film, rather than just praise it, in the near future as well.

According to the head of the nominating committee, Mr. Woolvett's nude scene in Rude was the defining moment of the film and clinched his winning of the coveted nomination.

The winner of the 2006th Blogolicious MediaMaker Award for Lifetime Achievement will be announced as usual, after all the contestants are deceased and a reasonable assessment can be made of their life's work. Contestants committing suicide, self-sacrificial or otherwise, are automatically disqualified for cheating. Murdered contestants are re-evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contestants are not allowed to murder each other in order to increase their chances of winning and will be severely scolded.

Aha! Blogolicious! wishes to congratulated Mr. Woolvett on his nomination and wishes him the best in his future as an up and coming MediaMaker.


This is a satirical spoof, meaning, don't take it seriously.

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