For the duration of the four-plus years I've been involved with Second Life, I've known Wolfie Rankin. He's been one of the driving forces behind the ABC Island community since its launch back in 2007, and has also been outspoken on a range of issues, including his perspective on furries. For me, he's been an enduring Australian presence in Second Life, so I was more than a … [Read more...] about Departure from Second Life: one story
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‘Alter Ego’ finally hits the small screen
It's coming up to a year since Alter Ego was being completed, and finally SBS have committed to a screening date. It's showing next Monday, 14th December at 11.25pm. More on the screening time later, but first: The Mini-Review I had the opportunity to watch Alter Ego a few months back. Directed by Shelley Matulick, this documentary takes a very close look at Second Life from … [Read more...] about ‘Alter Ego’ finally hits the small screen
Alter Ego: A Taste
It's been awhile since Alter Ego was touted for release and it even had a proposed late June screening date. That's been delayed but if you want a taste of what Alter Ego offers, here's a snippet from Director Shelley Matulick, called 'Peter and the Wolfie': Peter and the Wolfie from Shelley Matulick on Vimeo. For me, this is a really engaging take on Second Life, What do you … [Read more...] about Alter Ego: A Taste
ABC Island in Second Life: two years
On Friday March 16th 2007, members of the ABC Friends group in Second Life got to see the completed ABC Island, with the public launch on the 19th March to coincide with the Four Corners episode 'You Only Live Twice'. Since that time there's been a regular and dedicated community on ABC Island that have ensured its ongoing evolution, in conjunction with the ABC Staff … [Read more...] about ABC Island in Second Life: two years
Alter Ego – SBS covers Second Life (again)
Over the past nine months or so, writer / director Shelley Matulick has been making a documentary about Second Life. Its working title was CyberStars but the final product has a much improved title of Alter Ego. SBS and Matulick have previously released Our Brilliant Second Life, but the latest production is a significant step up in scope. The final promo poster for Alter Ego … [Read more...] about Alter Ego – SBS covers Second Life (again)