<![CDATA[Afterglow Magazine Blog]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:06:32 +0000 en_US hourly 1 <![CDATA[Valentines day... Not just for romantic loved ones]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:07:17 +0000 admin  

 

As I scrolled through my Instagram feed on Valentine's Day last year, I was bombarded with images of couples gingerly hugging one another, screenshots of sweet text messages, and pictures of flowers and cards from loved ones. But the remaining images, however, were depressing, captioned with such phrases as "Forever alone." Messages from the mass media have compelled us to feel that having a boyfriend or girlfriend is a necessity to life that will make us content and without which we will be lonely and miserable. This, however, is a complete myth. Here is how and why to stay positive as a single person on Valentine's Day!

There is immense societal pressure put on Valentine's Day. People tend to have a sort of insecurity if they are single on this holiday. More importantly, restaurants, greeting card companies, flower shops, and department stores have caught on to this and taken advantage of it. Meticulous planning goes into Valentine's Day to make people feel that Valentine's Day is a necessity. They overwhelm customers with powerful displays that persuade people into making Valentine's Day a bigger production than it needs to, eventually luring them into spending money unnecessarily. In other words, Valentine's Day has turned into a huge marketing scheme! Why else would we suddenly feel the need to show affection for people on this particular day? This is all due to the commercialization of Valentine's Day. I encourage you not to give license to these negative messages.

And since when did Valentine's Day become all about romantic love? Instead of moping, go out with your friends or hang out with your family. You have many people that care about and love you. So stay positive and have an amazing Valentine's Day!

Here are five fun things to do on Valentine's Day:
Funny movie
Stay home and have a girls night ( do nails, order delivery and watch a chick flick)
Take your family or a big group of friends to a cool museum such as the Griffith Observatory
Comedy club
Bowling
Girls only game night (board games or buNCO) w lots of snacks- each person brings a diff snack

By Elizabeth Neoman

 

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<![CDATA[Zoey Deutch from Vampire Academy!]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:55:15 +0000 admin

Hey Afterglowers!

It's that time of the year.. the cookies, the gifts, the wonderful family time..
We hope you're having a good December and are getting ready for the new year!

We just released our December issue with the beautiful Zoey Deutch who will be appearing in the new movie "Vampire Academy" from the director of "Mean Girls". Vampire Academy will be releasing on FEB 2014. Valentines day!

Here's a trailer :



Take look at Zoey Deutch in the December Issue of Afterglow Magazine





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<![CDATA[Behind the scenes of our shoot with Ruba Wilson!]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:17:44 +0000 admin



Hey everybody, we hope you're having a wonderful December!

Check out this cool behind the scenes video of our shoot with
Ruba Wilson for our January 2014 Issue!

This entire video was shot with the Giveit.com
Givit is the leading free video editing app for your iPhone or iPad.



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<![CDATA[The Thundermans takes off on NIckelodeon sibling rivalry gets supercharged in a new family comedy series]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:50:45 +0000 admin




THE THUNDERMANS TAKES OFF ON NICKELODEON

SIBLING RIVALRY GETS SUPERCHARGED IN NEW FAMILY COMEDY SERIES PREMIERING NOV. 2 AT 9 P.M. (ET/PT)

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Santa Monica, Calif. – Oct. 23, 2013 – Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series follows a pair of superhero twins, Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max Thunderman (Jack Griffo), with opposite personalities, who must navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret. New episodes of The Thundermans will air regularly Saturdays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The first episode of The Thundermans will be available for free on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video, PlayStation Store, Samsung Media Hub and Vudu until Nov. 2, along with a free behind-the-scenes video called “Meet The Thundermans.”

“The classic tale of sibling rivalry is taken to new heights in The Thundermans,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. “Our audience will love the chemistry between the fresh talent of Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, while the combination of family and super powers amp up the comedy in this hilarious new series.”

Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a “normal” life… but can life ever be “normal” in a family of superheroes?

In the series premiere, “Phoebe vs. Max," a prank war between Max and Phoebe gets out of hand when Max pranks his sister on picture day at school and she finally decides to take on the family’s troublemaker once and for all.

Beginning Nov. 1, fans can visit Nick.com to play a brand-new mini game, “Heroes and Villains Unite.” In the game, the Thundermans’ home has fallen apart because of an invention that went haywire. Players must play as Max and Phoebe to make repairs before their parents return, personalized by their own personalities. Fans can also visit Nick.com/thundermans to access videos, quizzes, polls and photo galleries. Additionally, viewers can keep up with the show by liking The Thundermans Facebook page and following The Thundermans Instagram account.



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We know you have been waiting for our new issue of Afterglow & we are very excited to know that!

We have been working very hard to bring you one of the best issues yet!

In this Issue, we are featuring some amazing artists in which we will announce in our home page in just a few hours!

Get ready afterglowers! And keep on dreaming!

Remember.. Big Dreams + Action + Persistence = Success.

It all begins with an idea.

-Afterglow Magazine





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<![CDATA[Watch our third issue cover, Nolan Gerard Funk in the new movie Riddick!]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:47:02 +0000 admin



Watch Nolan Gerard Funk from Awkward, and Glee like you've never seen him before, in a SciFi thriller starring Vin Diesel! Nolan plays the character "Luna". Luna is part of a mercenary team that wants to capture Riddick who is on a distant planet, with a huge bounty for his head in a box..! No matter what role Nolan plays, he always captures the character and manages to keep himself versatile.



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Riddick is the third movie in the trilogy. If you aren't caught up with it,

you should start watching Pitch Black, & then The Chronicles of Riddick!



Here's the Plot!



Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction. Written by Shock Till You Drop

The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won't leave the planet without Riddick's head as their trophy. Written by Universal Pictures

Riddick is alone on a desert planet, when he sees a ship land in the distance. The crew of bounty hunters confronts, and claim they will collect on his now-doubled bounty. After losing member after member, Riddick is eventually brought to the ship. Right as they are about to cut off his head, they hear a noise outside of the ship. Riddick tells them it is too late, and we see creatures rising from the now flooding landscape. Written by The Roc

Source: IMDB
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<![CDATA[Are you ready for Afterglow Magazine's August 2013 Issue, Featuring Jennette McCurdy?]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:00:36 +0000 admin



What's up Afterglowers!


The Magazine, will be out in just a couple hours! We've had so much fun making this Issue
& we know you will enjoy all the pictures and interviews from our amazing features!


Including Jennette McCurdy from Nick's Sam and Cat .


Garrett Clayton from Disney's Teen Beach Movie.


Ashton Moio & Grey Damon from ABC Family's Twisted


Chelsea Gilligan from the new show Starcrossed, coming January 2014 on the CW.
Check out the trailer for Starcrossed Here




Remember to learn all you can about our features, and put the puzzle pieces together
on how you can achieve your dreams. No one in this world is going to do the work
for you. You have to get up there and go after what you want. Don't let other
people's opinions, or comments deter you from getting to your ultimate goals.


Our mission is to inspire you, motivate you, and open your eyes on the things
you can achieve. The mind has no limits, only the limits you set for yourself.








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<![CDATA[Jennette McCurdy in new movie "Swindle" with Ariana Grande, Noah Crawford, Chris O'Neal, Ciara Bravo and Noah Munck!]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:45:53 +0000 admin NICKELODEON STARS UNITE IN SWINDLE, ALL-NEW COMEDY CAPER TV MOVIE, PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUG. 24, AT 8PM (ET/PT)
 
Ensemble Cast Features Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Noah Crawford,
Chris O’Neal, Ciara Bravo and Noah Munck
 
Santa Monica, Calif. – August 13, 2013 – Nickelodeon’s fan favorites team up for the first time ever in the brand-new original TV movie, Swindle, premiering Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).  The 90-minute comedy caper features an ensemble cast: Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande from Sam & Cat; Noah Crawford and Chris O’Neal from How to Rock; Ciara Bravo from Big Time Rush; and iCarly’s Noah Munck.  Swindle is based on the popular children’s book by Gordon Korman.
 
Swindle is the perfect end-of-summer movie, a fast paced comedy the whole family will enjoy.” said Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon’s President of Content Development and Production.  “Fans will delight in seeing some of their favorite Nickelodeon stars unite for one awesome action-packed adventure.”
 
In Swindle, an evil collector cons Griffin (Crawford) out of a million dollar baseball card that could have saved his best friend’s (O’Neal) home, so he unites a ragtag group of his classmates (McCurdy, Grande, Bravo and Munck) to take down the swindler.  It's a valiant adventure that will take them through daring heists, crazy disguises and pie fight face-off – but throughout it all, the kids have to bring their skills together as a team to get justice.  
 
Swindle is currently available for pre-order on iTunes, and beginning Aug. 25, the movie will be available for download on Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video, PlayStation Store, Samsung Media Hub and Vudu.Nick fans can visit Nick.com/Swindle to access photo galleries featuring the all-star cast, behind-the-scenes videos, blogs, quizzes and polls.
 
The movie will begin airing in 2014 on Nickelodeon’s 40+ international channels across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.
 
Swindle is written by Eric Freiser (Road to Ruin) and Bill Motz (Brandy & Mr. Whiskers) & Bob Roth (Lion King 2). Marjorie Cohn (Big Time Movie, Rags), Lauren Levine (Bridge to Terabithia, Best Player), Karen Glass, Paul Barry and Loris Lunsford serve as executive producers.  The movie is directed by Jonathan Judge (Big Time Rush, Fred 3) with Scott McAboy’s Pacific Bay Entertainment producing.
 


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<![CDATA[Watch our cover girl Jennette Mccurdy in Sam and Cat !]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:25:27 +0000 admin
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Nickelodeon has a night of comical hijinks and crazy shenanigans on Saturday, August 10, with brand-new episodes of the hit series Sam & Cat and The Haunted Hathaways.

Sam and Cat can solve any problem, but this one’s going to be a mother! In the 8:00p.m. (ET/PT) premiere of Sam & Cat “#MommaGoomer,” Goomer’s mom is coming to visit but has no idea that her son is an MMA fighter. Dice enlists the help of Sam and Cat to help convince Goomer's mom that Goomer is a high school teacher.

It’s game time in the all-new episode of The Haunted Hathaways “Haunted Volleyball” premiering at 8:30p.m. (ET/PT). Frankie is not the best player on her school volleyball team, so Ray gives her a one-time “boost,” but when she is left to rely on Louie’s erratic abilities, she must find the inner confidence to step up on her own.


"#MommaGoomer" Clip from Jessica Wilson on Vimeo.







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<![CDATA[Check out this sneak peek with Garrett Clayton, Grey Damon, & Chelsea Gilligan!]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:55:40 +0000 admin



Check out this video sneak peek of afterglow magazine's august issue featuring:

Garrett Clayton from Teen Beach Movie

Grey Damon from the ABC Show Twisted and Star Crossed

Chelsea Gilligan from Star Crossed















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