VG4: Puppets of Destiny
| Release date | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Directed by | David Allan Paine |
| Produced by | Shon Tomlin, Morgan Stone |
| First released as | VHS |
| Runtime | 63m |
| Produced in | NTSC |
Puppets of Destiny is the fourth installment in the Videogroove Video Magazine series. It was directed by Dave Paine and produced by Shon Tomlin (executive producer) and Morgan Stone.
Cover text
Introducing Puppets of Destiny, the fourth of the world's only videomagazine series dedicated exclusively to street and vert skating. VG4 is a tribute to the entire sport and all those who are a part of it. In each issue there is a theme, with Videogroove being an introduction. VG2 18 Days being the trek across America's underground skate scene. VG3's Not a Word speaking for itself, and now Puppets of Destiny leaving you to figure it out. Puppets of Destiny is your guide to life, even years later when the tricks have progressed and the sport evolved VG4 will be a video you can always go back to remember why it is that you skate. From the music, to the skaters to the filming, there is a message in every minute and we hope you read it loud and clear.
Sections
| Title | Music artist | Track name |
|---|---|---|
| Intro | Pointer Sisters | You Gotta Believe |
| Forward | De La Soul | I Be Blowin' |
| Dog & Pony Show | Jon Spencer Blues Explosion | Flavor, Pt. 1 |
| Europe & Vittel Comp | The Adicts | Viva La Revolution |
| Universal Studios Invitational | MxPx | I'm the Bad Guy |
| Mini Views: John Starr | The Selector | Out On The Streets |
| Mini Views: Jason Marshall | Gang Starr | DWYCK |
| Switch-Ups | Toasters | East Side Beat |
| Skate Stops: Minnesota | 7 Seconds | Young 'til I Die |
| Skate Stops: London | The Herbalizers | Scratchy Noise |
| Skate Stops: San Fransisco, CA | The Pharcyde | Passing Me By For Otha Fish |
| Dayz Off | Unwritten Law | Falling Down |
| Facials: Eric Schrijn | Guru | Respect The Architect |
| Rail Section | Jalopy | Shiny '59 |
| Trannies | Reel Big Fish | Join The Club |
| Stunts | Rock From the Crypt | On A Rope |
| Facials: Jon Julio | A Tribe Called Quest | Jazz (We've Got) |
| Second Hand | Unwritten Law | Shallow |
| Visual Aids | Rico & Special AKA | Jungle Music |
| Unnatural | Frank Black | Mosh, Don't Pass the Guy |
| Connections | The Specials | Do Nothing |
| Atlanta | Man or Astro-man | Nitrous Burnout |
| Credits | Tom Jones | Puppet Man |
Skaters
Media release
The VHS release includes a 30-page booklet/zine.
Production credits
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dave Paine | Director, Editor, VG Camera Alliance |
| Shon Tomlin | Executive Producer, VG Camera Alliance |
| Morgan Stone | Producer |
| Tom Fry | VG Camera Alliance |
| Roadhouse | VG Camera Alliance, Guest Editor |
| Eric Schrijn | VG Camera Alliance |
| Brayden Knell | VG Camera Alliance, Segment Producer |
| Eugene Baldovino | VG Camera Alliance |
| Chris Garett | Guest Editor |
| Dan Jensen | Guest Editor |
| Mike Opalek | Guest Editor |
| Brian Konoske | Guest Editor |
| Ryan Betor | Contributing footage |
| Russ Moss | Contributing footage |
| Bryan Bell | Contributing footage |
| Brian Konoske | Contributing footage |
| Skip Davis | Contributing footage |
| Dave Kollasch | Contributing footage |
| Pierre Berube | Contributing footage |
| Erik Burke | Contributing footage |
| Dan Jensen | Contributing footage |
| Jess D | Contributing footage |
Misc
- © Groove Inc.
- Distributed by Paved New World
- Also available as PAL VHS