Official Google Video Blog: June 2006

Highlight: World Cup Fever!

Friday, June 30, 2006 6/30/2006 01:28:00 PM

"The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does." Phil Woosnam

In celebration of tomorrow's anticipated Brazil verses France game, we'd like to give you soccer/football fanatics behind-the-scenes access to the Brazilian team at the World Cup. We hope you enjoy this exciting footage, free on Google Video!

Today's Highlighted Videos

Click here to watch "ROAD TO ALEGRIA 01"
"The Spirit of Brazil"
25 sec

Click here to watch "ROAD TO ALEGRIA 07"
"German Welcome"
1 min 33 sec

New Features: Rate, Label, and Comment

Thursday, June 29, 2006 6/29/2006 09:43:00 PM

Now, when you see something special, like this, you can tell everybody what you think. Today we introduced the capability to rate, label, and comment on your favorite Google videos.

Rate - How many stars do you think Paris Hilton's music video "Stars Are Blind" deserves? Is she a diva or a flop?

Label - Labels enable users to categorize videos in Google Video's index and help people discover new content to watch!

Comment - Awaken your inner critic.

New videos appearing on the Google Video Top 100 list for June 29, 2006:

1. Click here to watch "Psychological Differences Between the Sexes (1964)"
Illustrates the psychological, emotional, and physical differences between males and females. Dramatizes the diverse reactions to similar situations.
12 min 45 sec

12. Click here to watch "Top 50 Football Goals"
A half century of goals!
22 min 31 sec

85. Click here to watch "Charlie Rose - Gaza / Muslims and the West / Stephen Cohen on Russia"
A discussion with Mort Zuckerman (Editor in Chief of US News &amp;amp;amp;amp; World Report), Andrew Kohut (Director of the Pew Center for the People & the Press), and Stephen Cohen (NYU professor).
56 min 40 sec

To watch more top videos, please click here to visit Google Video's Top 100

Highlight: Superman Returns!

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 6/28/2006 05:47:00 PM

It's been 28 years since Christopher Reeve donned the red cape and the S-insignia. Today, director Brian Singer (X-Men and X-Men 2) brings it's-a-bird-it's-a-plane-it's Superman back to the silver screen.

Today's Highlighted Video

Click here to watch "Superman Returns Teaser Trailer"
Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure "Superman Returns", a soaring new chapter in the saga of the world's most beloved superheroes.
1 min 33 sec

Free videos on Google Video:

Click here to watch "Charlie Rose - Lance Armstrong/Kevin Spacey"
Kevin Spacey talks about his latest role as the conspiring Lex Luthor in "Superman Returns". Charlie Rose interviews Lance Armstrong as well.
56 min 40 sec

Highlight: Exclusive Hour with Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 6/27/2006 05:01:00 PM

Charlie Rose converses with Warren Buffett about his historic gift of more than 30 billion dollars to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Watch this exclusive television appearance for free on Google Video!

Today's Highlighted Video

Click here to watch "Charlie Rose - An Exclusive Hour with Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates"
An exclusive hour-long conversation about a new partnership in philanthropy with Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates.
56 min 40 sec

Free videos on Google Video:

Click here to watch "Magoo's Fountain of Youth"
The Magoo family takes a trip (and a few stumbles) to "Dizzyland".
11 min 29 sec

Click here to watch "Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige Hook Up"
Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Bloge have announced plans to launch a joint tour this fall.
1 min 32 sec

Highlight: Free Videos!

Monday, June 26, 2006 6/26/2006 01:26:00 PM

$50 cable bill? $10 for a movie ticket? Pshaw. Thanks to some of our sponsors, you can now watch selected videos on Google Video for free! Hurry, because they're zip dollars for a limited time only.

Today's Highlighted Videos

Click here to watch "King Of The Hill"
This video from the Documentary Channel follows the Chicago Cubs baseball team through the 1972-73 season.
56 min 49 sec

Click here to watch "National Lampoon: Down and Dirty"
Get a front row seat at this laugh-out-loud comedy show!
1 hr 3 min 13 sec

Click here to watch "Charlie Rose - Al Gore"
Charlie Rose interviews former Vice-President Al Gore on his new film, "An Inconvenient Truth".
56 min 40 sec

New videos appearing on the Google Video Top 100 list for June 26, 2006:

23. Click here to watch "P-47 Guncamera footage"
Recently declassified guncamera footage from Allied aircraft in the European Theater during WWII.
5 min 6 sec

77. Click here to watch "Ronaldinho"
Swimmingpool
1 min 26 sec

93. Click here to watch "Maradona - La Mano De Dios"
Aqui la mano de dios
10 sec

To watch more top videos, visit Google Video's Top 100 and Movers and Shakers.

Highlight: Google Picks

Friday, June 23, 2006 6/23/2006 03:32:00 PM

To quench your insatiable video appetite, here are three videos from this week's Google Picks along with some videos from our Movers and Shakers list to get your weekend going!

Today's Highlighted Videos

Click here to watch "Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendes with Black Eyed Peas"
A sexy new version of Sergio Mendes' classic "Mas Que Nada".
4 min 27 sec

Click here to watch "Extreme Crew (Obowang) 2006"
You've never seen breakdancing like this before! The Extreme Crew from Korea takes breakdancing to a whole new, astonishing level.
4 min 26 sec

Click here to watch "Ronaldinho/World Food Programme-World Cup TV spot"
Not everybody can live off football alone...
31 sec

New videos appearing on the Google Video Movers & Shakers list for June 23, 2006:

1 (U.S.). Click here to watch "Nike Soccer Commercial"
Game to 100
59 sec

2 (Hungary). Click here to watch "A funny toyota spot"
A real beautiful life with Toyota.
1 min 1 sec

4 (U.S.). Click here to watch "Wrestling Titans: Steve Austin"
Don't let the long blonde hair and colorful trunks fool you! Even in the very beginnings of his storied career, Austin possessed the tools to be one of wrestling's toughest titans!
56 min 6 sec - FREE TODAY

To watch more top videos, visit Google Video's Top 100 and Movers and Shakers.

Behind the Video: Where the Hell is Matt?

Thursday, June 22, 2006 6/22/2006 08:03:00 AM

About a year ago, his dance moves and his worldwide traveling inspired us all. Now he's back, Matt, that guy who spends his life going to places we only dream of and whose jig has been applauded by millions of viewers. You can watch the sequel to his first video and read his thoughts through a personal interview with Google Video.

Click here to watch and share "Where the Hell is Matt?"
Writer/Director: Matt Harding

1) Why did you make this video?

"After I put the first dancing-round-the-world video up last year, the folks at Stride gum contacted me and asked if I wanted to do it again. With their support, I was able visit the far corners of the earth in an epic, 6 month trip to all 7 continents."

2) Who should watch it?

"Anyone who loves travel, bad dancing, fast trains, angry elephants, or gum."

3) Money, fame, power - which do you hope this video brings?

"Power. Preferably a superpower of some kind."

4) What's next from you, the video creator?

"I am working on a time machine so I can make a new video. It will feature the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I, Caesar crossing the Rubicon -- that sort of thing...and me dancing."

Highlight: Viosport Inc.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006 6/21/2006 06:08:00 PM

V.I.O. Inc. is a developer of innovative wearable camera technology for the action sport and tactical markets. What that means is innovative videos. The cameras are designed to capture point-of-view adventure videos such as mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, motocross, snowmobiling, and auto racing. These videos from Viosport will give you an exhilarating front-seat experience!

Today's Highlighted Videos

Click here to watch "Helmet Cam- POV-Skiing with Paul Cotter-Helmet Cam Video From Viosport"
Get pro skiier Paul Cotter's sweet point-of-view as he hits the slopes with a helmet cam.
52 sec

Click here to watch "Helmet Cam- POV-Rollin the Dice Video-Helmet Cam Video from Viosport"
Catch a ride with this snowmobile. These video clips are taken from the film "Rollin the Dice".
1 min 13 sec

Click here to watch "Helmet Cam- Point of View- Kite Surfing- Helmet Cam Video from Viosport"
Kite surfer Pete Cabrinha shows you what it's like to soar through the air.
1 min 5 sec

Click here to watch "Helmet Cam - Viosport Climbs Mt. Everest: Point of View Helmet Camera Video"
Now you can get a rare glimpse of what it's like to climb the dangerous icefall on Mt. Everest.
1 min 45 sec

Click here to watch "Helmet Cam (Cease and Desist DVD)- Mountain Biking Clips from Viosport."
It's definitely not a nice, leisurely bike ride through the park...
1 min 17 sec

New videos appearing on the Google Video Top 100 list for June 21, 2006:

25. Click here to watch "Paris Hilton "Stars Are Blind""
"Stars Are Blind" is the debut single from heiress, actress, and newly minted pop star Paris Hilton. Watch it now on Google Video, courtesy all of Warner Music International.
4 min 29 sec

33. Click here to watch "Ronaldinho Joy"
I can't beileve Ronaldinho was better as a kid than he is now you have to see this it's AWESOME!
52 sec

45. Click here to watch "El Salvador - Atacama"
En pleno desierto de Atacama, enclavado en la precordillera de la III Región y a unos 2.400 metros de altura, se encuentra ubicado uno de los campamentos mineros más modernos del mundo.
3 min 44 sec

86. Click here to watch "When Garbage Men Fall In Love!"
Thought it could never happen...
54 sec

To watch more top videos, visit Google Video's Top 100 and Movers and Shakers.

Highlight: Moving Pictures Magazine

Tuesday, June 20, 2006 6/20/2006 05:32:00 PM

Moving Pictures Magazine brings you the commentaries and stories behind the films in your life. Now, Google Video brings you the Magazine's interviews and discussions with the artists you admire. Celebrate the medium of film.

Today's Highlighted Videos