The New Yorker followed James Cameron’s alien opus Avatar throughout its production and has delivered a fascinating article, detailing Cameron’s tyrannical behavior on-set, Peter Jackson’s opinion of the effects, and how much more went into Pandora than naked cat people. The new issue of The New Yorker profiles Cameron — from his stormy marriages to…
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This kids-friendly KDDI’s cellphone keeps children safe from kidnapping, with a built-in GPS, and a ring that gets laser-soldered to their noses. I mean, I guess—otherwise, how can you prevent kidnappers from tossing the cellphone away? [Dvice]
Always looking to expand the brand, Bleeding Cool reports that Marvel will launch a new series called Avengers Academy next year. We’re kinda hoping that it shows Earth’s Mightiest Heroes trapped in a Saved By The Bell-style high school scenario.
Adam has already rounded up resident graphics artisans for his weekly Photoshop Contests. Consider Shooting Challenge its straighter-laced cousin, a weekly contest that challenges resident photographers to capture funny, beautiful and creative shots. This week’s theme? Fall leaves. Interpret the theme in absolutely any way you’d like. We only have three rules: 1. Submissions need…
Walls of water, a mutilated Frank Langella, and a soaking wet Cameron Diaz — what the hell is going on with Richard Kelly‘s The Box? We’ve got 26 stills to help you get to the bottom of it. Any ideas? Here’s the official synopsis: Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child,…
I don’t know why my belt crashed. I went to the restroom and then zipped up and then shook my hips like Elvis in the mirror…wait, Belt 7 isn’t Elvis compatible. That explains everything. [GeekGoneChic via Crunchgear]
The Sarah Jane Adventures reclaimed its status as the most fun show in the Doctor Who universe this past weekend, with a wacky story of literal-minded alien cops and evil extraterrestrial possession. “You pay, you display!” Spoilers below… Honestly, season two of the Sarah Jane Adventures was a bit of a letdown after the stellar…
I refuse to pay $160 for a 120GB Xbox 360 HDD. But I need one, as my 20GB model is filling up. So I decided to order a cheap one from a shady Hong Kong website. What a mistake. https://gizmodo.com/ridicu-priced-xbox-hdd-screws-both-gamers-and-microsoft-5335747 One of our interns found a sweet deal for a new 120GB HDD for the…
The Venture Bros. returned last night with skydiving, Nazi-killing, freaky surgery, and the first issue of Marvel Comics. And new concept art reveals another thing we’ll see in Season Four: a new leading lady. Rick Lacy, a character designer and storyboard office for The Venture Bros., posted this concept art, which he describes as a…
It’s just another manic Monday—did you know that Prince wrote that Bangles hit?—but we’ve got plenty of deals to get you through the week. Be sure to claim your free Blockbuster Express rental for early workweek diversion. Top Deals: • 16″ Dell Studio XPS 16 Laptop for $1146 plus free shipping (normally $1528 – use…
The $10 Rock Band iPhone app that’s on the App Store now is basically the console experience brought to your phone, complete with a music store to get new songs for $1. The only thing lacking is the control scheme. https://gizmodo.com/now-available-rock-band-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-5384701 Rock Band suggests that you play with your thumbs on the bottom of the…
Strike fear into the hearts of men with the courteous Three Dimensions of Terror t-shirt ($10). Its 3D shark is kind enough to wait for its victims to put on glasses before commencing the attack. [Threadless via Super Punch]
Akiva Goldsman finally admitted it: Batman And Robin was not his finest hour. But superhero buffs it was the most important movie in superhero history, and Goldsman is planning a slew of new movies about DC’s heroes. In an interesting interview with the LA Times, screenwriter/producer Goldsman seems reluctant to trash his 1997 film, which…
Early rumors of a BlackBerry-branded watchphone/smartwatch/wrist messenger/Bluetooth bracelet seemed a little far-fetched—RIM is all about business, and watchphones are pure, distilled gadget novelty. Nonetheless, here we stand, gazing upon the the BlackBerry companion watch. Here’s what we know. According to CrackBerry: • It was designed “specifically for BlackBerry from the ground up,” by a “new…
Eliminate those pasty white feet with the Solafeet foot tanner. Surely, the a lack of tan lines on your ankles will more than make up for exposing your bare feet at work. I do have one word of warning about this revolutionary product however. Last month the FDA got on them about inadequately alerting customers…
How better to count down the days to Hallowe’en than by giving you a showdown between a classic horror icon and hero of more recent vintage? What you need may be Angel Vs. Frankenstein. Click through for an exclusive preview. From the mind (and pen) of John Byrne, this holiday-themed oneshot goes back to olden…
Amazon is currently “giving away” 6-foot HDMI cables for one cent (not including shipping.) I actually bought a few of these cables for about $2 a while back, and they work just fine. Better load up fast. [Amazon Thanks Jeremy!]
It sounds like a supervillainous plot, but Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov has vowed that Moscow will see no snow this winter. Luzkhov is pushing through a plan to ensure that the city’s trademark blizzards land in someone else’s backyard. Luzhkov’s plan is to spray clouds with a chemical mist — made of cement powder, dry…
Priced at $5500 to $6500 depending on options, the Cub Cadet Z Force S lawnmower is for professionals, people with large lawns, or modders wanting to mount its 40- or 60-inch triple blades on the sides, for some Ben-Hur action. The manufacturer says that their Cub Cadet Force S is the first zero-turn riding mower…