Who Is Scott Austin?

So we’re t-plus 72 hours into 2010 and I have already discovered 3 things that I should have in 2009!

First, the RedBox DVD rental device. This very 2009, maybe even 2008 invention blew my mind yesterday, offering up over a hundred amazing dvd movies for just a buck, without having to deal with a line at the rental store or having to wait for the mail man via netflix. All in all, a win-win, thank you RedBox:

Second, and directly related to the RedBox, the Tom Cruise-led Valkyrie. This is EXACTLY my kind of movie. I’ll admit, I went into the second act a bit skeptical of the depiction of actual German events acted out entirely in English, but I quickly got over my fears. This movie is incredible, and exactly the kind of strategy-thriller I would expect from the man who could pull off the lead in both Jerry Maguire and Vanilla Sky in the same decade. I only wish I had seen it in theaters. God bless RedBox.

Finally, and only because we are staying on topic, we also rented Up. Pixar rarely disappoints, and I’m convinced that they’re target audience is adults, not kids. This one may prove the point even more so, with a storyline that starts off as nothing less than a bit “adult”, even dark, but rewards with colorful and otherworldy animation and a storyline finale that should make even the most hardened soul tear up. Bravo!

Ok, so with approximately 24 hours of vacation time left, and after a terrific meal/drinks outing with good friends Devil Ash and beau Christopher at Silverlake’s fabulous Malo Restaurant, I am back in the lair speaking of a great technological find that dispenses great new films at great prices, all whilst sipping a freshly tapped Heineken courtesy of other great invention (and recent Xmas gift from smASH) the Krups Beertender. Cheers!

So after much contemplation and soul searching, I’ve decided to bring back the WISA blog! After taking a much needed break from, well, myself, I’ve decided that it’s time to jump back into the blogosphere and journal some of the more exciting things going on around me.  I know that millions of fans have missed my musings, so I am happy to oblige those that just haven’t been able to see the sky the same way since my regular ramblings ceased!

If you know me, you know I’m not a “Facebooker” or “Tweeter” and since I have decided that most people’s status updates are nothing more than meaningless banter about almost entirely self-important issues, I promise to keep things as interesting as possible without appearing to “gloat” that special sheen.

So on that note, smASH and I are off to catch a sweet turn o’ the decade hang with Octavio, Jess, Scotty P, Janice, K. Lee, Bobby and whoever else we run into at the swanky new Palihouse Hotel in West Hollywood so stop in for a drink if you’re around!

Happy New Year’s Eve Everyone!

BMI and Authentik Artists present: Truth Movement featuring Corey Feldman, hosted by Ed Begley Jr. plus special guests. A Green Carpet live premier event helping to raise funds and collective consciousness for our environment. $20 gets your ticket and a portion of the sale goes to Global Green USA. Purchase tickets at the Key Club box office or at www.ticketmaster.com

Hope to see you there!

The stage was set last night, and the dueling pianos of Elton John AND Billy Joel sharing the stage to perform some of the biggest hit songs ever written was awe-inspiring, to say the least.The two icons played an arsenal of tunes, with my personal highlight fav’s including “Yellow Brick Road”, “Allentown” and “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues”.

Tix courtesy of smASH, thanks BABE!

The one and only smASH got yet another subtle shout out on PerezHilton.com today, with her fabulously uber-retro-pop pic of our gossip gangsta friend still hanging in the background of his latest blog posting!

Millions more eyeballs get to see one of this world’s most talented acrylic pop artists! He’s even asking me personally if I’m ready!!

I recently parted ways with one of my prized possessions and replaced it with the only thing worthy of following in its footsteps…

A hint…

As some of you may know, we recently added a new member to the family, Mister Hobson.

What you may not know is that Hobson, in addition to being a cute and loving companion, is also the star of a major motion picture that will be released next Summer. Click the link for a preview but I warn you, this is NOT for the faint of heart:

So the Holidays ended up being some of the the most amazingly relaxing times I can remember in recent history… This despite the fact that they took smASH and I on adventures that began at the Annual Holiday Party in LA and continued through New York City, Vermont, Newport Beach, Las Vegas, Big Bear and back!

Special thanks to all of our friends and family who provided new memories and good times abound.

In photos:

Scott Austin and Kevin “Better Than Ezra” Griffin

Scott Austin and Mike “Einzett” Mankarious

Scott Austin and Bob “o” Bradley

Steve Stephens, smASH, Scott Austin and Kevin Griffin

Lindsay Gores, Brandon Rogers and Scott Austin

Scott Austin, smASH and The Brightman Family

Scott Austin, David Post and Dave Woeckner

Scott Austin and Octavio “Rok” Gallardo

JFK Terminal 5

The Younger Set making fun of the Older Set

Santa on CNN.COM

smASH and Beastly

Scott Austin and smASH

Fashion Island Tree, in all its glory 2008

Martini overlooking the Las Vegas Strip

Mom Austin, Sis Alex, smASH and Scott Austin in Vegas Baby Tram!

and finally…

Time for the (?!)th annual Holiday Party hosted this year by Scott Austin, Authentik Artists, Ashley Ihasz, Octavio Gallardo and Jessica Reynolds. If you know the location of Authentik HQ, then make your way there for what is sure to be the biggest and best Holiday Party we’ve ever thrown…

As always, this is sure to be THE most talked about event of the century, and it wouldn’t be the same without you so make sure to make an appearance and toast another amazing year with some good friends…

Cheers!

Congrats to the unstoppable force that is smASH on her first official gallery showing…  The Hollywood Blvd. Gallery was full of freaks, geeks and chics alike with the cocktails flowing and good vibes abound.

Here’s smASH talking to a potential customer:

And though the highlight of the night was smASH basking in the glory, there was also this:

 Life Imitating Art.