Inside AMP

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Spring Show Announcement

Hey William and Mary!

Music Productions here. We have a HUGE announcement to make.

About the Spring Show.

Yes, we know, everyone's been talking about it, there are rumors going around. And we are here to say that...

It's true.


K'naan. Wale. John Forte. Mr. Hudson. @ Lake Matoaka Amphitheater. April 9th.

However, the contract is still in the works. So, they haven't technically been "confirmed" yet. But we are just waiting for the contract to be sent back from the agent now.

We will keep you guys posted on the contract deal.

We are all super excited about this show. We hope you guys are too!

AMP and W&M Love,
Music Productions Committee.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Update on TribeVision

Hey William and Mary,

Some of you might be wondering how we choose our awesome films on TribeVision. Through ground breaking technology, secretly known as SurveyMonkey.com, we receive your feedback regarding the list of possible movies. We look through the results of the poll and pick some of the top movies. Although the poll shows what specific films interest you, the poll also indicates what types of movies you would like to see. We pick some lesser known films from our digital inventory based on the feedback from the poll. We go through the selective process rather than just picking only the top 15 films from the poll. This way, we diversify the movies we show on TribeVision.

Also in the works is a new project called Throwback Night. These films will appeal to our generation and spur feelings of nostalgia. Each movie will be prefaced with an introduction commenting on the history and influence of the movie. Each generation has a series of films that've had a profound impact on society and popular culture. Our goal of each episode will be to provide you with a unique and entertaining experience. Throwback Night will be the first student made program ever to appear on TribeVision and we hope you come along for the ride.

Peace Out
AMP Films

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Rumors Uncovered: What's real, what's not?

Hi W&M! Music Productions here.

There has been a few crazy rumors going around regarding the Spring Concert and LDOC. I just wanted to clear things up, and let you guys know what's really been going on.

Rumor #1: Lil' Jon/Lady Gaga is coming to W&M for the Spring Show!?
No, neither of them are coming here for the Spring Show. However, the committee is working extra hard to find a good act (even better than Lil' Jon or Lady Gaga!) for the event right now. We will keep you guys up to date as we make progress!

Rumor #2: DJ Pauly D from Jersey Shore is coming to W&M for LDOC!?
No, he is not coming here to show off his fist-pumping skills at LDOC. We are, however, planning a DJ dance party event in March. So don't put away your party outfit yet: We will keep you guys updated on this topic as well!

So, the lesson here is this: Don't believe everything you hear. If you hear anything regarding concerts on campus, make sure you ask your AMP Music friends!

Want to be involved in planning events on campus? Join AMP! GenBoard applications are due on February 15th, 5PM to wamamp@gmail.com. Application can be found on the AMP website, www.wm.edu/amp.

Get ready to party, get out there, get filthy, creepy and weird,
AMP Music.

What's The Deal With Blockbusters?

Hey Movie Lovers,

Ever wonder how AMP picks its monthly blockbusters?

Well, AMP partners with a distribution company called "Swank Films." Unlike companies that distribute to big theaters, Swank distributes specifically to 'smaller' (although we perfer to say 'more personal') venues like college campuses. The films we pick for the Blockbusters are "Pre-Home Releases"--that is, films that are out of the theater, but not yet on DVD. The dates for the Blockbusters are picked before the semester even starts based on the availability of the Commonwealth Auditorium, and then a few weeks before the Blockbuster we run down the list of the "Pre-Home Releases" on Swank's website. We have to find a film with a first available show date that is before the date of the Blockbuster, but a home video release date that is after. These two dates can be seperated by anywhere between 3 weeks and 3 months--it all depends on the studio and the success of the film.

Sometimes finding the perfect film can be tricky--often 4 or 5 great films will be available one month, and the next month the most critically-acclaimed film on the list will be "Twilight: New Moon" (nothing personal, we love Robert Pattinson as much as any screaming 12 year old). Other times, we'll pick the perfect film, just to see its availabilty postponed at the last minute, as was the case with "The Dark Knight" last year.

Although we love working with Swank, there are two 'catches' about doing business with any college film distributor. The first, is that all the "Pre-Home Releases" are provided to us on VHS. We know this is something that many of you are less than thrilled about, but we think it's worth it to see films on campus before you can get them at home. The second 'catch' is that in order to get the great deals on the films that we do, we have to show 5 "Pre-Home Releases" a semester. This isn't so much a catch, but it does explain why Screen on the Green films are usually also these "Pre-Home Releases."

Want to be a part of producing Blockbuster events? Consider applying for AMP! Applications are due February 15th and more can be learned on the AMP website (http://web.wm.edu/amp/). Just want to keep watching our Blockbusters? "Precious" will be screening in the Commonwealth Auditorium February 19th and 20th, at both 7:00 and 9:30 pm. Hope to see you there! (Oh-em-gee we love Mo'Nique)

AMPlove,
Films

Friday, February 5, 2010

Checking in with the Interns

Hello dear friends of AMP,

I hope you have all been seeing some crazy AMP flyers around campus encouraging YOU to apply to AMP... it is good advice, if I do say so myself. And hopefully, you have been enjoying all of our wonderful events this semester. We, Interns, are so grateful for how many of you came out to Mentalist Brian Imbus the first weekend back. As Interns, it was our first experience with an event purely focused on the performer, and it was exciting to have the turnout that we did.

So, for all of you wondering, what is next with the Interns? I am here to clue you in. Unlike the other committees, you aren't going to see our committee available on the applications, but we're still going strong. The fun thing about AMP Interns is that even if we are joining new committees soon with all the new applicants, we stay Interns until the end of this year. And this year, it truly is Interns until the END of this year. Come April, we Interns are going to be bringing you some crazy events every single weekend! From our own Fridays @ 5 to a creepy 20s themed murder mystery event to a night of gazing under the stars to a flashback to our childhood, Interns are on key for your creative events this semester.

So, what will be doing until then? Learning about AMP, working on the coming events, applying for new committees (although we would love to be Interns forever), taking turns blogging so you all know what we are up to, helping out at other events (JUDAH FRIEDLANDER THIS WEEKEND), and enjoying all the fun we have while we are AMP Interns.

AMP-Love,
The Interns