{"id":99010,"date":"2025-09-13T14:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=99010"},"modified":"2025-09-13T14:05:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:05:56","slug":"empire-skate-movie-screening-in-venice-at-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/empire-skate-movie-screening-in-venice-at-waterfront\/","title":{"rendered":"Empire Skate Movie Screening in Venice at Waterfront"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thursday, September 18th,<\/strong> Juice<\/strong> will be showing \u201c<\/em>EMPIRE SKATE\u201d,<\/em><\/strong> chronicling the influential NYC skate scene of the 1990s. As \u201cEMPIRE SKATE\u201d <\/strong>Co-Producer Alex Corporan<\/strong> described, \u201cEMPIRE SKATE<\/em><\/strong> dives into the raw rise and lasting impact of New York\u2019s 1990s skate scene, told through a global cultural eruption and the gritty, unfiltered lives of the skaters who made it legendary.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMPIRE SKATE<\/em><\/strong> features Peter Bici, Alex Corporan, Harold Hunter, Justin Pierce, Rodney Smith, Eli Morgan Gessner, Javier Nunez, Jason Dill, James Jebbia, Mike Hernandez, Steve Rodriguez, Chappy, Shawn Stussy, Jaime Reyes, Chris Keefe, Steven Cales, Jamie Story, Steve Schwartz, Ryan Hickey, Jeff Pang, Aaron Bondaroff, Sean Kelling, Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Jake Wallis, Rodney Mullen, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk <\/strong>and many more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director, Josh Swade<\/strong>, also directed award-winning \u201cRicky Powell: The Individualist\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>a quintessential New York story of a street photographer in the 80’s and 90\u2019s capturing some of the wildest moments in popular culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juice Movie Night Special Guests<\/strong> include \u201cEMPIRE SKATE\u201d <\/strong>Co-Director ALEX CORPORAN, <\/strong>and STEVE SCHWARTZ <\/strong>co-founder of Skate N.Y.C., <\/strong>and RODNEY SMITH,<\/strong> founder of Shut Skates<\/strong>, who will be joining Juice Dan Levy<\/strong> for the Juice Talks Q&A.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juice Dan <\/strong>says, \u201cEmpire Skate<\/em><\/strong> is like opening a time capsule from the early 90’s and finding uncensored footage of one of the most impactful scenes in skateboarding history. NYC in the \u201990\u2019s was the ultimate cultural foundation that defined a style and an era in skateboarding all its own, giving originality to what is now known as streetwear culture worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJ MXF<\/strong> will be spinning tunes at the show, and promoting the event on his SubRock radio show at KXLU<\/strong>, Los Angeles only truly independent radio station, proudly broadcasting since 1957.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a JUICE MAGAZINE #80 Party<\/strong>, so join us for this series celebrating 32 Years of Keeping it Punk<\/strong>, sponsored by Kona Big Wave Liquid Aloha<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JUICE MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULE: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:00PM-8:00PM \u2013 Surf Skate Golden Ticket Contest & Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30PM \u2013\u00a0Juice Talks<\/strong>\u00a0hosted by\u00a0Dan Levy<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0Alex Corporan, Steve Schwartz <\/strong>and Rodney Smith.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:00PM \u2013\u00a0\u201cEmpire Skate<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Movie Screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATE<\/strong>:\u00a0Thursday, Sept 18th, 2025, 5:00pm-10:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOCATION<\/strong>: The Waterfront Venice<\/strong>, 205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT JUICE EVENTS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to\u00a0Juice Event Partners<\/strong>, the\u00a0Surf Skate Punk Rock Golden Ticket Contest<\/strong>\u00a0will have great prizes thanks to:\u00a0Shepard Fairey<\/a>\u00a0@obeygiant,\u00a0Vans<\/a>\u00a0@vans,\u00a0Powell Peralta<\/a>\u00a0@powellperalta,\u00a0Bones Wheels<\/a>\u00a0@boneswheels,\u00a0Bones Bearings<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0@bonesbearings<\/strong>,\u00a0Dogtown<\/strong><\/a>,@dogtownskate<\/strong>,\u00a0Merge4 Socks<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0@merge4socks,\u00a0Suicidal Tendencies<\/a>\u00a0@suicidaltendencies,\u00a0Carver,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0@carverskate<\/strong>,\u00a0Embassy Skateboards<\/a>\u00a0@embassyskateboards,<\/strong>\u00a0Sector 9<\/a>\u00a0@sector9, Grillo’s Pickles<\/a> @grillospickles,\u00a0Kona Big Wave<\/a>\u00a0@konabigwave,\u00a0The Waterfront Venice<\/a>\u00a0@thewaterfrontvenice<\/strong>,\u00a0DJ MXF<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0@mxfarina\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Juice Dan<\/a>\u00a0@juicedan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Juice State of Skate<\/strong>\u00a0& Art Show\u00a0<\/strong>is a display of skateboards and surf skate art by\u00a0VCJ<\/strong>,\u00a0Rick Griffin, Shepard Fairey,\u00a0Powell Peralta<\/strong>,\u00a0California Locos, Carver, Dogtown, Sector 9, Strangelove, Daggers, Embassy, Classic Sk8s<\/strong>\u00a0and more,\u00a0including collectibles from the\u00a0Juice<\/strong>\u00a0archives. Join us in honoring the spirit of skate culture where many skateboarding stories began.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At\u00a05pm,\u00a0Juice<\/strong>\u00a0will host the\u00a0Juice\u00a0Punk Rock Pop Up Shop<\/strong>\u00a0where you will find back issues of\u00a0Juice Magazine<\/a><\/strong>, zines, prints, art, t-shirts, hats, hoodies and jackets.\u00a0Juice<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0stickers will be gifted through the night. Drop in and celebrate with us and bring your good vibes as we gather our Skate, Music, Surf, Art family together for a night to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT JUICE MAGAZINE: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1993, Juice Magazine has been dedicated to the core of skateboarding, surfing and punk rock with a focus on in-depth interviews by the icons of skate, surf and punk rock culture. The Juice Magazine crew includes a line-up of surf and skate legends, and the honest approach of their stories and photos make Juice Magazine more than just a magazine. Juice Magazine is committed to giving credit to the true pioneers and innovators of skateboarding, surfing and music and keeping it punk. For more information, please visit juicemagazine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT OBEY GIANT: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obey Giant \u2013 The Art of Shepard Fairey AKA Andre the Giant<\/em> Has a Posse. A street art project and an experiment in phenomenology by artist and skateboarder Shepard<\/em> Fairey. The OBEY sticker campaign can be explained as an experiment in Phenomenology. The Obey sticker attempts to stimulate curiosity and bring people to question both the sticker and their relationship with their surroundings. Shepard Fairey rose to prominence in the early 1990s with his \u201cAndre the Giant Has a Posse\u201d campaign, which distributed posters, stickers and murals featuring the eponymous wrestler around Providence, Rhode Island. Fairey\u2019s work can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. For more info, please go to https:\/\/obeygiant.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT VANS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vans is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand, since 1966, which promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture. Learn more about Vans at Vans.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT DOGTOWN SKATEBOARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dogtown Cross as created by C.R. Stecyk III first came to public light on the pages of Skateboarder Magazine in 1976. It was soon applied to skateboards in the way of innovative art and paint designs by Wes Humpston and Jim Muir. In 1981, Mike Muir moved in with brother Jim in his Venice home. Shortly thereafter, Mike formed Suicidal Tendencies and Skate Rock history was born. Fast forward 40+ years later and Dogtown is still pushing wood. For more information, please visit dogtownskateboards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT SUICIDAL TENDENCIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicidal Tendencies was formed in Venice, California, during the early \u201980s. Founded by lead singer Mike Muir, younger brother of original Z-Boy and Dogtown Skateboard founder Jim Muir, ST merged the essence of skating, surfing and the Dogtown area, with a new STyle of hardcore that brought a new crowd to punk and metal shows. Since the first release in 1983, the band has constantly evolved, and now has several Gold records and Grammy Nominations, and was Inducted into the Skateboard Hall of Fame. For more information, please visit https:\/\/suicidaltendenciesofficial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT POWELL PERALTA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Powell Peralta ethos is to build the best skateboard products possible and keep skateboarding FUN. Powell Peralta is an American skateboard company founded by George Powell and Stacy Peralta in 1978. The company rose to prominence in the 1980s with its Bones Brigade, a team featuring the era\u2019s top competitors. High-quality innovative products are the foundation of Powell-Peralta\u2019s success. For more, go to https:\/\/powell-peralta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT BONES WHEELS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BONES WHEELS is revolutionizing quality urethanes that help evolutionize the future of skateboarding. Quality skateboard products made in Santa Barbara California since 1977. BONES WHEELS offers the best combination of product performance, durability, quality, and customer service available. For more info, please visit https:\/\/bones.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT BONES BEARINGS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bones Swiss Skateboard Bearings have the best reputation in the skateboard industry and have had this honor since 1981, due to their performance and quality. Skaters who use Bones Swiss do so because they want the very best equipment they can get and know the difference between ordinary and exceptional. For more info, please go to https:\/\/bonesbearings.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT CARVER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carver has always been about surfing, and of capturing that joyous feeling of flow on a skateboard. The original since 1996, Carver has led the modern surfskate movement forward with its innovative truck systems, like the dual-axis C7 for a smooth and flowing ride, the reverse-kingpin CX for a quick and snappy ride, or the lower, lighter C5 for tricks and parks. And with a variety of surf-inspired shapes and concaves, along with our fast and grippy Roundhouse wheels, Carver delivers speed, power and flow so you can truly \u2018Surf your Skate\u2019. Get yours at https:\/\/carverskateboards.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT CALIFORNIA LOCOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Locos was founded in 2011 by LA artist Dave Tourj\u00e9 when he called upon his best friends in art Chaz Boj\u00f3rquez, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom and Gary Wong to form the multicultural group that reflected the LA subcultures of surf, skate, rock, graffiti, punk and fine art. Individually, these visual art pioneers are known for distinct and influential works of art that synthesize high and low art standards and blur the boundaries between fine art, street, and life. To keep up with the California Locos, connect with the brand at CaliforniaLocos.com<\/a> and on Instagram: @californialocos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT MERGE4 SOCKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MERGE4 is committed to creating the best socks out there. Their approach is simple \u2013 to merge creativity, positivity, performance, and functionality to create socks that look good, have a great hand feel, and last. MERGE4 socks perform! They are made with a blend of materials that provides comfort with padded moisture wicking soles, a seamless toe and other features that make these socks durable. With added compression, you can play harder for longer. MERGE4 is also about celebrating individuality. Let\u2019s merge together and revolutionize the way we think about socks, one comfortable and high-performing pair at a time. For more, visit\u202fwww.merge4.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT EMBASSY SKATEBOARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embassy Skateboards is the brainchild of skateboarding legend John \u201cTEX\u201d Gibson and Bark Hard bandmate Lee Leal. John was the first Texas pro skateboarder and his career expands four decades. In 2009, Tex and Lee launched Embassy to continue the legacy. Embassy riders include Ken Fillion, Craig Johnson, Todd Prince, Henry Gutierrez, Dave Duncan, Christian Fletcher, Bill Danforth, Pat Black, Allen Midgette, Rodney Mead and Dave Reul, Ivan Rodriguez, Taylor Bray, Cody G, Jimmy Seol, Bombette Martin, Kat Folsom, Collin Graham, Nathan Midgette, Ronnie O\u2019Neal, Jason Gutierrez and Ronan Livingston. From old-school to new-school, Embassy keeps the core of skateboarding alive. Ride with Pride! Learn more at https:\/\/embassyskateboards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT SECTOR 9 SKATEBOARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sector 9 has been reacquired by its original founders! The plan is to do exactly what Sector 9 has done in the past but hopefully better. Just like they started in \u201893, it\u2019s a bunch of friends getting together to make great products and have as much fun as possible in the process. Sector 9 intends to keep this attitude towards skateboarding and pass it on to the next generation. Join the revival at https:\/\/sector9.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT GRILLO’S PICKLES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grillo\u2019s Pickles started in 2008 selling pickles out of a wooden cart in downtown Boston. Now available nationwide, from the garden to your fridge. Made with simple, garden-fresh ingredients (no artificial anything) and cold-pickled for maximum crunch. Chill out. Eat a pickle. https:\/\/www.grillos.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT KONA BIG WAVE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kona Brewing Co. was founded by father and son, Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa, with a vision to reflect the spirit, culture and beauty of Hawaii in a collection of local island beers. In 1994, they set out for the Big Island to bring their dream to life. Kona Big Wave, originally brewed as Pacific Golden Ale, was inspired by the legendary waves in Hawaii. Now, Kona Big Wave has rebranded from Kona Brewing Co. and is debuting a new logo and modernized packaging design, while staying true to the DNA of Big Wave. Kona Big Wave\u2019s island-inspired taste has become an iconic go-to beer all around the world. Grab your friends, bring good vibes and pass around ice-cold Kona Big Waves. https:\/\/www.konabigwave.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT THE WATERFRONT: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Waterfront sits at the base of where the Pacific Ocean Park Pier (POP) once existed, a place of legend where a young group of surf skaters launched the Dogtown & Z-Boys aesthetic. The Waterfront features beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, from the world-famous Venice Beach boardwalk, and offers California cuisine with carefully selected seasonal local produce and curated beverage menus. Get Waterfront reservations at https:\/\/www.thewaterfrontvenice.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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