NEW RELEASE: Podemos Con Obama

The Hillary may have Ricky Martin in her corner, but Obama has the savvier base of celebrity support when it comes to courting the Hispanic community. "Podemos Con Obama" is from the same genus as previous hits "Yes We Can" and "We Are The Ones," except Will.I.Am steps aside for Latin music producer Andres Levin, who has cast a who's who of Latin music and film stars. Actors John Leguizamo, George Lopez and Jessica Alba, plus Latin music icons like Alejandro Sanz and Paulina Rubio join a host of other entertainment figures — including several core reggaeton stars — to tell us all that is good about Obama in espanol [and a lil' bit of English, largely from Ms. Alba]. Next up should be a Klingon version to court that invaluable Trekkie constituency. Si, se puede! --> watch "Podemos Con Obama"

"Podemos Con Obama"
William Garcia (Miami), Karen Fischer (NYC), Christian Suau (Puerto Rico), Jesse Dylan (L.A.), Bob Teitel (Chicago), directors | Scott Spanjich + Pilar O’Leary, producers | cYclops/Form, production co's | John Gutierrez, Alex Flores, editor | visit podemosconobama.com for full credits

BOOKED: Miley Cyrus - Brett Ratner, director

Shooting in L.A. this weekend...

artist: Miley Cyrus
song: "7 Things"
label: Hollywood
director(s): Brett Ratner
production co: HSI

NEW RELEASE: Alanis Morissette "Underneath"

Alanis Morissette has been quite revealing in her videos. There's the full-frontal Koyaanisqatsi of "Thank U," and a journey through the past clip for "Eight Easy Steps" that goes through all of her videos and into her awkward pre-fame performances, childhood and even her delivery into the world. This time we see her heart, as she tries to find room for both  a relationship and a Save The World cause. While Alanis metaphorically wears her heart on her sleeve, director Sanji sets most of the emotional action inside the cozy confines of a literal (ok, it's CG) heart. --> watch "Underneath" via Quicktime, Windows Media or YouTube

Alanis Morissette "Underneath" (Maverick/Warner Bros.)
Sanji, director | Gina Leonard, producer | Gertie, production co | Yell Productions, rep | Eric Wycoff, DP | Jason Dopko, editor

PHOTO: Melee with Director Shih-Ting Hung

Melee frontman Chris Cron with Duck Studios director Shih-Ting Hung on on the set of the band's next video, "Imitation." Shih is repped by RW Media. "Imitation" supports the band's Warner Bros. album Devils & Angels. Lots more photos at band member Ricky Sans' blog.

SHOT: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Ace Norton, director

artist: Does It Offend You, Yeah?
song: "Dawn of The Dead"
label: Almost Gold/Columbia
director(s): Ace Norton
production co: Partizan

NEWS: Black Dog Signs Director Declan Whitebloom

Black Dog Films has signed director Declan Whitebloom.

Music video directing credits include:

• Jonas Brothers "S.O.S."
• Colbie Caillat "Kiss The Girl"

NEW RELEASE: Cassettes Won't Listen "Paper Float"

Our hero in this  Cassettes Won't Listen video needs a break from his humdrum workaday routine. The morning ritual is boring. The workplace filled with annoying coworkers and their asinine, self-congratulatory brainstorming sessions. The cute receptionist who barely acknowledges your existence. Options are limited. He could quit, develop a drug habit to make the daily grind a bit more passable, or just go batshit Postal. He does find salvation, but it's in the form of a magical cassette and boombox that transforms him into a Bizarro paper android that's brave enough to flip his office the bird and escape for a day of mayhem around the city. And, as a bonus, the same transformation affects the receptionist who tags along for the whole ride.  --> watch "Paper Float"

Cassettes Won't Listen "Paper Float"
Rob Graydon, director/DP/editor | Matt Piacentini, producer | Vitamin M, production co

SHOT: DMX - Dale "Rage" Resteghini, director

Shot on-location in SC...

artist: DMX
song: "Already"
label: Bodog Music
director(s): Dale "Rage" Resteghini
production co: Raging Nation 
rep: Yell Productions

SHOT: Straight Line Stitch - Dale "Rage" Resteghini, director

artist: Straight Line Stitch
song: "Black Veil"
label: Raging Nation/KOCH
director(s): Dale "Rage" Resteghini
production co: Raging Nation 
rep: Yell Productions

PHOTO: Josh Forbes and Boys Like Girls

Winch+Pulley director Josh Forbes (center) and Boys Like Girls on the set of "Thunder." The video supports the band's self-titled Columbia Records debut. Forbes is repped by Lanette Phillips Management.