Hollywood!!

[Markeh]

Hollywood come to rescue Liverpool with Reds fans Samuel L Jackson, Mike Myers

Hollywood are coming to save Liverpool.

The Mirror says film industry big-hitters Mike Jefferies and Dan Hubbard, who are passionate Reds disgusted at what is happening to their beloved club, are on Merseyside this weekend to make a film highlighting the current plight.

Jefferies is a Hollywood producer and director with a string of box office hits to his credit, while Hubbard has been involved in massive blockbusters such as King Kong and Bourne Ultimatum, and both will bring their impressive contacts list to the party.

They intend to make a film that will hit the internet next week, with celebrities and influential Liverpool fans involved in what promises to be a massive viral campaign with millions of online hits.

Already, superstars such as Samuel L Jackson and Mike Myers – both confirmed Liverpool fans – are rumoured to be involved, and Jefferies, who wrote and produced the Disney ‘Goal!’ series of movies, has promised some huge names.

“You won’t believe who’s involved. I’ve been stunned by terrific reaction of so many celebrity Reds, and many, many fans want to be involved in the film too,†he said.

“It is important to get the message across that the fans want Hicks and Gillett out. There are millions of supporters who can not accept their club being touted as a product like a soft drink.

“The viral is already building massive momentum and there is a real feeling now amongst the fanbase. But they don’t care, they don’t care about our club – except its valuation.

“They don’t care about the players or the fans. Or our history, or our heritage, and they don’t care about our future.

“By trying to refinance instead of showing some class and cutting a reasonable deal with someone and cutting his losses, Hicks is saying 'f**k you' to the fans.

“So what should we say in reply? ENOUGH! The only way we can get him to change his arrogant mindset is to give him a bloody nose and embarrass him in front of his family, friends, business associates, investors etc.

“Therefore, I flew up from Cape Town last night to come to Liverpool to make a short film here this weekend in which Liverpool fans and stakeholders will tell Tom Hicks – and the world – what they think of him. We are going to shame him and hit him where it hurts.â€

Didn't see it posted already. It might actually be good 🙂

 

[PepeReina]

Its a good idea, Can only help I guess.


They where asking for Liverpool fans able to get to Liverpool over the weekend to be involved.

You would only be needed for 5 minutes. Either Saturday 10am-6pm or Sunday from 9am – Noon at Hope Street Hotel in town.

I'm a little gutted have to much on this weekend so wont be able to make it.

Can anyone name some top Hollywood stars who happen to be Liverpool fans, Myers and L Jackson aside.

 

[Richey]

If all these super-rich Hollywood stars really want to help the club get rid of Hicks and Gillett I can think of a way I would prefer, rather than them putting a video on YouTube

 

[Cleveland Steamer]

Ha ha - I can just imagine Samuel L Jackson saying 'Hicks and Gillett - Get your mutha fuckin asses out of our club' 8)

 

[Jack D Rips]

Liam Neeson

 

[Avmenon]

Clive Owen too, I think.

Jason Isaacs.

 

[manwithnoname]

Colin Farrell maybe?

There's prolly a website devoted to listing celebrity football fans

Dr dre?

 

[Bazza The Kopite]

Good article on the bbc too about it.

It seems supporters of Liverpool have been inspired by the way Barack Obama harnessed the power of the internet to reach the White House in 2008.

By using social media sites, blogs, viral email campaigns and online video, the then US presidential candidate generated a massive network of supporters via cyberspace. Now the Anfield faithful are attempting to do something similar as the club's ownership saga reaches a crucial moment.

With the mid-October deadline looming for Royal Bank of Scotland, Liverpool's main creditor, to decide whether to take control of the club from Tom Hicks and George Gillett, fans are intensifying their campaign to oust the American owners.

By using the internet to mobilise 'fan power' and lobby financial institutions who may be in a position to help Hicks and Gillett stay in control at Anfield, supporters hope to force a sale and have a significant say in the future direction of the club.
George Gillett and Tom Hicks

George Gillett and Tom Hicks have proved to be very unpopular with Liverpool fans. Photo: PA

Last week, as he sat on a Manhattan bench outside the offices of investment banks JP Morgan and Deutsche, Hicks was photographed by a Liverpool fan. The image was sent via Blackberry to the supporter's wife, who posted it on her Twitter account.

Thousands of miles away in Liverpool, taxi driver Alan Kayll, a leading member of the independent supporters' group Kop Faithful saw the image and quickly went to work. He drafted a letter urging the banks to refrain from lending Hicks any fresh finance and posted it, along with e-mail addresses of bank executives, on the internet. Soon hundreds of e-mails were bombarding the inboxes of senior bankers at both institutions.

Kayll denies the suggestion that this increasingly well-organised militancy may become exessive, and harm the reputation of the club. The front page of Kop Faithful's website features the logo of RBS drenched in blood, above a pledge that "We will go as far as we need to".

"We're not threatening anyone, we're simply trying to educate these bankers of the damage that Hicks and Gillett have done, not just to our club, but to our community" he says. "At Kop Faithful, our focus is the banks, preventing refinance to the existing owners and explaining to them why they should not help keep these owners in power.

"If we hear that Hicks is due for a meeting with a bank, within minutes we can mobilise via our forums and networks on Twitter and Facebook. Soon the bank's e-mail system will be inundated. We have the intelligence needed to keep ahead of the game. Liverpool fans are everywhere and, once we have the information, we can act quickly."

Hicks had just discovered that hedge fund GSO Capital Partners would not help him secure the £237m outstanding to the RBS. Once news of the Texan's negotiations with the debt restructuring firm had been leaked, Liverpool's fans had taken action.

"I have it on good authority that Stephen Schwarzman, the billionaire owner of Blackstone (which owns GSO) received 7000 e-mails, urging him to walk away from any deal," says Kayll. "I hear their computer system crashed, such was the weight of e-mails we managed to generate from fans."

The degree to which the viral campaign actually worked is difficult to assess but talks with Hicks promptly ended without agreement. Kayll is in no doubt as to the reason. "Our efforts were hugely influential," he says.

Kop Faithful are now directing their efforts towards RBS. Supporters have been invited to e-mail the bank, appealing to executives to decide against granting Hicks and Gillett a new loan extension and instead call in the debt and seize power at Anfield.

"Our worry is that RBS are earning such huge sums in penalty fees and interest payments that they will let Hicks and Gillett off the hook and give them more time," says Kayll. "We plan to exert as much pressure as possible on RBS between now and their decision in October. They are receiving 10,000 e-mails a week from Liverpool fans. If they grant another extension, I think it's the beginning of the end for Liverpool FC. It's that serious."

RBS may well still decide to refinance Hicks and Gillett, prolonging the Americans' tenure at Anfield, but Kop Faithful's campaign means the bank will now be aware that it risks provoking a boycott of the bank by Liverpool fans - and the potential loss of thousands of customers - if it does so.

Meanwhile, the newly-unified supporter group Spirit of Shankly-Share Liverpool is the focal point for the supporters' efforts. Now boasting more than 50,000 registered members worldwide, it is stepping up its aim of raising £50m to buy a minority stake in the club in partnership with any prospective new owner.
Liverpool fans protest

Liverpool fans protest against the owners last Saturday. Photo: Getty

That push, the publicising of events like Saturday's sit-in after the Sunderland match and the march planned ahead of Sunday's game against Blackpool relies on online communication.

But in order to support and promote the efforts of SOS-SL, other independent fan groups like SaveLFC and Kop Faithful have sprung up. Sites and forums like The Liverpool Way, Red and White Kop, Anfield Online, The Rattle, This Is Anfield, Well Red and Anfield Road have all given normal fans a voice.

SaveLFC describes itself as "a consumer-facing, communications-focussed group aimed at promoting education and unity in favour of fit and proper ownership". It uses social media networks like Twitter and Facebook as well as its own website forum to keep its members informed of the latest ownership developments.

"We've focused on propaganda, viral content, and info-graphics to boost membership and illustrate what's happening at the club," says Roy Henderson, a 36-year old IT worker from Dundee and a leading member of SaveLFC.

"We've produced content in various media, including a video documentary. We have around 27,000 members who we're able to contact in an instant if there have been key developments."

The power of online propaganda has already been demonstrated along the M62. The Manchester United Supporters' Trust is working with Blue State Digital, the US internet campaign group whose email strategy helped Obama triumph two years ago. Tradition and heritage may be important to Liverpool's fans, but it is clear that they too are willing to embrace the latest forms of digital technology to aid their cause.


"The different groups are learning to work together and build a common platform that enables us to respond quickly with huge numbers of fans when news breaks, or when a good idea arises", says Henderson.

"It's amazing how many different people from so many different walks of life have come together. We have academics, finance experts, film directors, lawyers, writers, graphic-designers, even multi-millionaires.

"Using the internet there's now a mobilisation of Liverpool supporters, the like of which has never been seen before. Protest shirts have been designed, banner campaigns have been co-ordinated, a single has been released, online magazines have been published, media contacts have developed, and new technologies and media have mounted a successful global campaign to promote our interests.

"Many of us are well enough connected to know members of parliament and wealthy individuals personally. As such, we've seen the movement gradually become better integrated, funded, resourced and planned."

It may have taken time but it seems that, more than three years since Hicks and Gillett bought their club, Liverpool's fans are making their presence felt and momentum is gathering.

The power of the internet has already brought about the removal of one member of the Hicks family from the Liverpool boardroom. In January, Tom Hicks Jnr was forced to resign as a director after sending an abusive e-mail to Stephen Horner, a prominent member of Kop Faithful.

Liverpool's burgeoning fan movement will now hope their collective efforts in cyberspace can help bring about the departure of Hicks Snr, too.

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[ragehard]

this just gets weirder and weirder.

i know jackson's in town as he's filming captain america across the road from where one of the offices i do some work. all the girls have just set up camera's of the filming and stuff.

2 weeks tomorrow and if some of this distracts hicks then great.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

The last Pope was apparently a Liverpool fan. Maybe he could ask his boss for a favour.

 

[Bazza The Kopite]

Jackson must have become a fan when he filmed the 51st state in Liverpool and also a few scenes in Anfield.

 

[PepeReina]

[quote author=Bazza The Kopite link=topic=42086.msg1184821#msg1184821 date=1285853199]
Jackson must have become a fan when he filmed the 51st state in Liverpool and also a few scenes in Anfield.
[/quote]

It's been reported that he said he was a fan during the filming of The 51st State apparently said he sometimes wears his Liverpool gear and people say what the hell is that.

 

[PepeReina]

Someone on EST has just posted the following list, Said he found it online.

Curtly Ambrose
Johnny Ball
Cilla Black
Cherie Blair
Paul Boardman
Stan Boardman
Ian Broudie
Mel C
Craig Charles
Darren Clarke
Elvis Costello
Kelly Dalglish
Laura Davies
Basil Brush
Chris De Burgh
Les Dennis
Dr Dre
Kirsty Gallacher
Adam Gilchrist
DJ Harvey
Michael Howard
Samuel L. Jackson
Martin Johnson
Sue Johnston
Angelina Jolie
John Lennon
Gerry Marsden
Ian McCulloch
Mark Owen
Urs Meier
Pope John Paul II
John Peel
Brian Regan
DJ Spoony
Joss Stone
Jimmy Tarbuck
Billy Bob Thornton
Ricky Tomlinson
Adam Woodyatt
Mike Myers
Will Boden
Andy Ho
Eminem
Katie Perry

Ill ask Katie Perry when she comes over tonight, 😛

 

[Holle]

I try to imagine a 'LFC Aid' concert with Dr Dre, Chris de Burgh and Katy Perry.

*cringes*

 

[Squiggles]

Come on Chris, do us proud

The way you look tonight
I never will forget, the way you look tonight
The club in the red
The club in the red
The club in the red
My Club in the red (I love you.)

Oh it's going to be beautiful.

 

[Oncy]

basil brush.


Nadir.

 

[Halmeister]

Katy Perry is a West Ham fan. Presumably due to Russel Brand's influence.

Angelina Jolie!?

 

[Cleveland Steamer]

I know they are genuine mentalists over at RAWK but there's a good thread lasting 8 pages on the hollywood thing. They are bombarding celebrity fans with emails and tweets asking them to pitch in. A surprising number of them have agreed. Brilliant! You have to hand it to the nutbags! 8)

 

[Squiggles]

As if it's going to make the blind bit of difference to the banks.

They know how fans feel.

And I imagine they changed their email addresses pretty damn quickly.

 

[Atlas]

I hope to fuck that Babel gets to do a diss rap in the video, it would be the single best thing to happen in the history of the club bar nothing!

 

[PepeReina]

[quote author=Cleveland Steamer link=topic=42086.msg1184848#msg1184848 date=1285855484]
I know they are genuine mentalists over at RAWK but there's a good thread lasting 8 pages on the hollywood thing. They are bombarding celebrity fans with emails and tweets asking them to pitch in. A surprising number of them have agreed. Brilliant! You have to hand it to the nutbags! 8)
[/quote]

You got a link to the thread mate?

 

[Squiggles]

He can't rap in English.

He's a bit speshal.

 

[Atlas]

Maybe this is why Babel was tweeting random celebs before he already knew this was going on and wanted to find more people to get involved.

 

[Cleveland Steamer]

[quote author=PepeReina link=topic=42086.msg1184853#msg1184853 date=1285855865]
[quote author=Cleveland Steamer link=topic=42086.msg1184848#msg1184848 date=1285855484]
I know they are genuine mentalists over at RAWK but there's a good thread lasting 8 pages on the hollywood thing. They are bombarding celebrity fans with emails and tweets asking them to pitch in. A surprising number of them have agreed. Brilliant! You have to hand it to the nutbags! 8)
[/quote]

You got a link to the thread mate?
[/quote]

Sure dude - here you go.

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=263825.0

 

[PepeReina]

[quote author=Cleveland Steamer link=topic=42086.msg1184859#msg1184859 date=1285856902]
[quote author=PepeReina link=topic=42086.msg1184853#msg1184853 date=1285855865]
[quote author=Cleveland Steamer link=topic=42086.msg1184848#msg1184848 date=1285855484]
I know they are genuine mentalists over at RAWK but there's a good thread lasting 8 pages on the hollywood thing. They are bombarding celebrity fans with emails and tweets asking them to pitch in. A surprising number of them have agreed. Brilliant! You have to hand it to the nutbags! 8)
[/quote]

You got a link to the thread mate?
[/quote]

Sure dude - here you go.

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=263825.0
[/quote]

Cheers matey.

Kayvan Novak (PhoneJacker & FaceJacker) is a Liverpool fan is he not?

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=Asim link=topic=42086.msg1184855#msg1184855 date=1285856167]
Maybe this is why Babel was tweeting random celebs before he already knew this was going on and wanted to find more people to get involved.
[/quote]Wouldnt suprise me. What a hero.

 

[Farkmaster]

[quote author=Cleveland Steamer link=topic=42086.msg1184848#msg1184848 date=1285855484]
I know they are genuine mentalists over at RAWK but there's a good thread lasting 8 pages on the hollywood thing. They are bombarding celebrity fans with emails and tweets asking them to pitch in. A surprising number of them have agreed. Brilliant! You have to hand it to the nutbags! 8)
[/quote]

This is exactly the sort of more creative option that it is worth exploring.

 

[Stulikesdrums]

Any excuse to post a pic of her, but Kerry is a West Ham fan

 

[PepeReina]

[quote author=Stulikesdrums link=topic=42086.msg1184892#msg1184892 date=1285859785]
Any excuse to post a pic of her, but Kerry is a West Ham fan

[/quote]

she's hardly a die hard hammer. My girlfriend "Supports Liverpool" but only because I follow them.

Feel free to keep posting pictures of her tho she's stunning. 😉

 

[Holle]

Katy Perry is a West Ham fan?

I doubt she even knows what (or where or that matter) West Ham is.