MTV Reaches Deal With Knoxville

MTV has reached a deal with Johnny Knoxville to develop a feature film version of his prank show ``Jackass,'' which brought the cable channel some of its biggest ratings - and biggest criticism. ... `When we first uncovered the creative genius of the underground skateboard mentality of 'Jackass *,' we knew it would resonate with our young adult audience,'' Brian Graden, MTV's president of programming, said this week in a statement. (Full Article) Search *
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Rob And Big

The official site from MTV.com. Show summaries, episodes, and web exclusives. www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rob_and_big/ series.jhtml Search * Related
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Skateboard News Grab Bag: Forbes on Dyrdek, Skateboarding and Rap, Montreal's Big O

Forbes has covered Rob Dyrdek *, who says "...I wanted to skate, and if I wasn't going to skate, then I would do something in the skateboard industry". Rob is the star of MTV's 'reality' show Rob & Big. A Connecticut * newspaper has waxed philosophical on the topics of skateboarding and rap -- the why, the how, the when. The connection is undeniable. Also, Montreal, Canada *'s "Big O" skatespot has been immortalized in a new book and article in the local newspaper. The apparently near-perfect halfpipe * was built for the 1976 Olympics. Says 20-year Big O skater Marc Tison, the spot, "is a gift from the skate gods." (Full Article) Search *
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Viva La Bam

"Some say he's a skate guru who's skidded face-first down the vert ramp * one too many times. [...] To those who know and love Bam Margera *, he's merely a guy who likes to have fun at the expense of those he loves." www.mtv.com/onair/viva_la_bam/ Search * Related
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Bam Margera: A Who2 Profile

"Margera became a popular regular on the MTV series Jackass *, in which ... goofy young men performed outrageous, dangerous and just plain dumb stunts for the camera." www.who2.com/bammargera.html Search * Related
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Bam Margera

The official website of Bam Margera *. Interview, schedule, accessories, friends, photo gallery, MTV Jackass * show information. www.bamargera.com Search * Related
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Tookin - A Bam Margera Fan Site

Detailed info about Bam, his videos, camp kill yourself *, Jackass *; photos of skateboarding, and more. www.geocities.com/mtvsjackassbam/ Search * Related
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Jackass: The Movie Opens October 25th, 2002

'The Jackass * movie is probably not going to be remembered for its storyline. "I'd love to say there's a plot, but there isn't. It's 87 minutes of pranks and stunts - little vignettes if you will," Executive Producer Charles "Chip" Taylor says.' (extract: ...civilization as we know it, but the MTV television show "Jackass" is a cultural phenomenon...and Butthead brains, the cast of the MTV television show "Jackass" attained celebrity through such...kind of started a bidding war with MTV and Comedy Central and MTV won out," Taylor says. The show with...They have no intention of doing the MTV series anymore. They've had their...) (Full Article) Search *
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Powell Team Update and Warehouse Sale, August 2003

Powell Team * update mentioning Steve Caballero *, Jon Comer *, Rodney Jones *, Pat Channita *, Danny Wainwright *, Aaron Perko, Oliver Buchanan *, Jordan Hoffart *, and Tyler Hansen *. Powell has also announced a warehouse sale on blemished and discontinued decks, wheels *, and more, August 23rd, 2003 * 8a-2 pm. (extract: ...trick tips from Pat that were on MTV. He was flown to NY for the...a limo, and he hung out at MTV and skated for a bit, then came...) (Full Article) Search *
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Powell Skateboard Team Update, April 2005

Updates on Steve Caballero *, Pat Channita *, Rodney Jones *, Danny Wainwright *, Aaron Perko, Oliver Buchanan *, Jordan Hoffart *, Tyler Hansen *, Mike Taylor *, and Daxter Lussier *. (extract: ...that was done by Titus * TV for MTV in Germany * on CAB. If you are...PSP commercial that has been airing on MTV these last couple of weeks. Tyler Hansen...) (Full Article) Search *
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