Capcom Brings Downloadable Content To Resident Evil 5
November 12 2009 | video game
Capcom has unveiled detailed plans regarding the release of future downloadable content for Resident Evil 5 AE. The online content idea formed when Capcom launched a poll which asked Resident Evil fan how they would like to receive their copy of Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition (i.e., via download or physical disk).
The fans decided that downloadable content was the way to go and Capcom has listened.
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Props From Duncan Jones' Moon Film Up on eBay
November 10 2009 | film | replica | design
The Prop Store of London, "one of the world's leading vendors of movie props and costumes", has launched several eBay listings for props and memorabilia from the scifi film, Moon. Not surprisingly, many people may be unaware of the film due to its limited release this past summer, but the film has received rave reviews regarding both for the performance of Sam Rockwell (the sole actor on screen for the entire film) as well as the film's production.
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A Scaled Replica of Kaneda's Sweet Ride From Akira
November 6 2009 | anime | film | replica | comic book | toys
Any true anime fan should be able to recognize this iconic vehicle from both the Manga series and scifi film, Akira. This super-cool custom bike is the preferred mode of transportation for Shotaro Kaneda, leader of The Capsule gang, a group of bikers who cruise the streets of Neo Tokyo in the year 2019.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Trailer Featuring Eminem
November 5 2009 | video game | music
For what could be one of the most anticipated video game of the year, Call of Duty: Modern Combat 2 continues to release trailers and footage in preparation for the November 10 release date. The latest trailer uses the Eminem track, "Till I Collapse", featuring Nate Dogg and creates an entertaining mix which is sure to further excite Call of Duty fans.
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Impressive CGI Vehicle Showreel by Pantural
November 4 2009 | CGI
Here's a very impressive CGI short I came across online this week. This personal project is a short car reel created by a digital artist by the name of Pantural from Azerbaijan. He created the short piece using several programs such as 3DS Max, Mudbox, After Effects, Photoshop and Soundforge. The whole animation supposedly took a total of 110 days rendering time!
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The Terminator Franchise is Up on the Auction Block
November 2 2009 | terminator | film
Going once, going twice. As the Terminator Salvation film nears its release on DVD and Blu-ray, the rights to the Terminator film franchise are also going up for sale to the highest bidder this month. The sale stems from financial difficulties facing the production company which currently holds the rights, Halcyon. The difficulties arose when the Santa Barbara-based hedge fund that lent Halcyon the money to buy the rights fell through.
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Darth Talon Joins Premium Format Star Wars Collection
October 30 2009 | star wars | film | pop | toys
Sideshow Collectibles is giving Darth Talon, an often overlooked Sith Lord, her very own Premium Format statue. The Darth Talon character comes from the pages of the Star Wars: Legacy comic book series, introduced by Dark Horse Comics in 2006. The successful comic book series expanded on the Star Wars universe, introducing many new colorful characters in the process, including Darth Talon.
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Life-Size 'Gamorrean' Bust From Return of the Jedi
October 28 2009 | star wars | pop | film | replica | toys
Sideshow Collectibles have added yet another life-size Star Wars bust to their already extensive collection. Fans can now enjoy the company of the Gamorrean Guard in their living room if they so desire. This beautifully sculpted bust of the cult-favorite Gamorrean Guard stands 17" tall and weighs a whopping 20 lbs.
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Trailer Released for Star Wars: Uncut Fan Film
October 28 2009 | star wars | pop| film
Casey Pugh, the mastermind behind Star Wars: Uncut, has gone and spearheaded one of the greatest Star Wars tributes I've seen, using fan-submitted videos to help re-tell the story of Star Wars: A New Hope. Casey first broke up Episode IV into 473 15-second segments. These 15-second scene sections were then organized and listed online for users to choose which scene they wanted to work with. Now here's the fun part, the fan who is assigned a 15 second segment can recreate the scene in any medium they choose, so long as they submit a completed re-creation of the scene.'Continue Reading' below to learn more.
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Deru Music Video Animated by PPF House
October 24 2009 | music | design
This is the recently released music video for "Peanut Butter & Patience" by electronica artist Deru. The Toronto-based animation studio, PPF House, produced the animation with work done by artists Pasquale LaMontagna and Howie Shia.
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The White House Hosts Evening Under The Stars
October 24 2009 | tech
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Nickelodeon Purchases Rights for TMNT Franchise
October 22 2009 | pop
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are moving to a new home. On the eve of the half-shelled heroes 25th anniversary, a division of Viacom has purchased the international rights for the TMNT franchise for a whopping $60 million. |
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Sony Develops 360-Degree 3D Display Prototype
October 21 2009 | tech
It seems that Sony is testing the 3D waters and hoping that consumers may have a thirst to take the technology into their homes as early as next year. The application and development of 3D tech for home entertainment seems to have been gaining strong momentum in recent months. Movie theaters have been making the switch be releasing more and more 3D films and talk of 3D being shown on your flatscreens at home seems just around the corner, but there are other technologies being explored to bring 3D into your home. |
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Sideshow Collectibles Presents 'The Art Troopers' Project
October 20 2009 | pop | film | design | toys
During the 2009 Comic Con in San Diego, Sideshow Collectibles set up a booth showcasing a unique project for Star Wars fans. Using 12" Storm Trooper figures from the company's line of Star Wars collectibles, both in-house and outside artists participated in "The Art Troopers" project. The Storm Trooper figures were used as blank canvases for creating unique, customized, one-of-a-kind figures that were eventually displayed at Sideshow's booth during Comic Con. Click Continue Reading below to view the galleries. |
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Aye Carumba! Marge Simpson in the Pages of Playboy
October 18 2009 | pop | television
It doesn't get much more surreal than this; Marge Simpson gracing the pages (and cover) of Playboy magazine. Yes, Marge stepped into the November photo shoot as the first cartoon character ever to appear in Playboy. Under the guidance of new CEO Scott Flanders, the project attempts to lure a younger audience back to the magazine that has had its readership diminish in recent years. This strange union also comes on the eve of the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons show on the air. Click 'Continue Reading' below to view more pictures |
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Volkswagen Launches "Theory of Fun" Ad Campaign
October 18 2009 | design
Being no stranger to innovative (and effective) marketing campaigns, Volkswagen has launched "The Fun Theory" ad campaign. The campaign was headed up by DDB Stockholm (see related post), and is comprised of a series of videotaped social experiments with the goal of creating a larger audience for environmentally friendly vehicles. |
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Iron Man 2 Behind the Scenes Featurette
October 14 2009 | film
The French movie channel Canal Plus recently aired a 7 minute behind-the-scenes special on the upcoming Iron Man sequel. The featurette features interviews with Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr and includes a bunch of new set footage. Definitely a nice little treat for fans anxious for the new film due to be released next summer. |
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Turtles Forever: The TMNT 25th Anniversary Film
September 28 2009 | pop | film
To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the birth of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a new feature film will be shown in theaters for one night only on October 29th. The movie features characters from the original comic book, the 1980s animated series, the current animated series as well as the live-action films and places them in a tale set in the 21st century. Tickets for the screening are limited and will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009.
Click here to see a list of participating theaters.
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Rambo Statue Coming From Sideshow Collectibles
September 24 2009 | pop | film | toys
Sideshow Collectibles have been producing statues of memorable film icons for years now and it seems John J. Rambo is now up to bat. Taking reference from how Rambo was portrayed in Rambo II: First Blood, this detailed statue stands 19" tall and weighs in at a solid 12 lbs. Each statue is individually painted and is a combination of polystone and fabric material to in order to achieve an accurate portrayal.
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Mesmerizing CueLight Pool Table Projection System
September 21 2009 | tech
This here is the CueLight. Created by Obscura Digital, the system works by projecting an image onto the surface of the table from an overhead projector. CueLight utilizes sensors to detect ball movement and displays fluid imagery in relation to where they lay. Not limited to just one display, several different animations can be chosen to change the look of the game.
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Samsung Releases P410M Compact Projector
September 19 2009 | tech
Samsung recently showcased two new additions to their line of home projectors and one of them has made my wish list. Pictured above is the Samsung P410M Pocket Projector, a compact and lightweight portable able to project video on most surfaces and display an image that spans over 2m in width.
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The Styletto Electric Dream Car by Steenstra GCM
September 18 2009 | tech | design
Allow me to introduce you to the Styletto. Designed with the goal to create an electric Super Sports Car that can push past 200mph while producing near-zero emissions, the Styletto is the the brainchild of Steenstra GCM, a California-based auto manufacturer that's relatively new to the industry.
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TMNT 25th Anniversary 'Donatello' Comiquette
September 17 2009 | pop | toys
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sideshow Collectibles is planning to release a collection of classic TMNT statues.
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Toyota Russia Screensaver Flash Site by BrandStudio
September 10 2009 | flash
Here's a fun flash site set up for Toyota (Russia) by BrandStudio, visually presenting just how many many Toyota varieties are produced every 5 seconds in realtime.
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Iron Man 'Arc Reactor' Prop by Museum Replicas
September 7 2009 | film | replica | toys
One of the most visually iconic props to come out of the Iron Man film was the Arc Reactor chest piece used by Tony Stark. Designed by Stan Winston Studios (now named Legacy), this intricate prop is now being reproduced in 1:1 scale by Museum Replicas.
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Konami Video Game Based on Saw Films Coming Soon
September 6 2009 | video game | film
Would you like to play a game?
Fans of the Saw franchise have a twisted new game to be looking forward to. Konami has been developing a videogame based on the $650 million franchise which will feature an array of mechanical traps and horrors when it's released on XBox 360, Playstation 3 and PC platforms next month.
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Disney to Purchase Marvel Entertainment for $4 Billion
August 31 2009 | pop
In a recent move to help bring in a larger demographic, The Walt Disney Co. announced today that it is planning to purchase Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock options. This would transfer over 5,000 characters from the Marvel Universe over to the empire of Disney.
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Chilling Trailer for The Fourth Kind is Released
August 25 2009 | film
The Fourth Kind film is a sci-fi thriller directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and is a "fact-based" story about a psychologist (Milla Jovovich) who "unwittingly discovered some of the most disturbing evidence of alien abduction ever documented.”
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'28.0 Series Lighting Fixture by Omer Arbel Office
August 23 2009 | design
Omer Arbel Office, a Vancouver-based design studio, recently produced a series of elegant LED light fixtures that are sure to brighten your day.
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First Official Trailer for James Cameron's Avatar Released
August 20 2009 | film
This is the day many have been waiting years for; the first official trailer for James Cameron's upcoming film, Avatar.Click here to view the trailer at Apple.com and click here to see screen captures!
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EU Terminator Salvation Blu Ray Packed With Goodies
August 18 2009 | terminator | film | pop | replica
European fans of the Terminator Salvation film will be able to score some sweet swag if they decide to purchase the film on Blu Ray. It was recently announced that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will be releasing two collectible edition box sets and each will contain a recognizable collectible from the film. The UK edition will include a small-scale Terminator skull replica whereas a limited edition box set being released in France will include a replica Moto-Terminator statue.
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The Empire Muggs Back: Artists for Star Wars Charity
August 16 2009 | pop | film | design | toys
Lucasfilm Ltd and the Make-A-Wish Foundation recently joined forces to auction off a massive collection of Star Wars-inspired Mighty Muggs created by "artists, comic book creators, toy designers and celebrity fans."
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New Official Stills From Avatar Released
August 14 2009| film
Official photos from James Cameron's upcoming Avatar film were released this week, featuring Sam Worthington as 'Jake Sully' and one of Cameron behind the scenes.
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The World Needs a New Ninja Film: Ninja Assassin
August 8 2009| film
What the world needs now is another good ninja movie. Yes, I'm being totally serious. It's been a while since I've seen a good ninja movie but this one has caught my attention. Produced by the Wachowski brothers, Ninja Assassin tells the story of a child trained to become a ninja by the orphanage that raised him, who then seeks vengeance when betrayed by that very orphange.
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District 9 'Behind the Scenes' Plus New TV Spots
August 5 2009| film
With the ad campaign for District 9 in high gear and only 9 days to go till release, several new tv spots were released as well as some behind the scenes footage certain to attract new viewers in the coming days.
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Prop "Arc" Gun From District 9 Listed on eBay
August 3 2009 | film | replica | toys
Fans of the upcoming sci-fi film, District 9 are gonna love this. It seems that one of the futuristic alien weapons from the film, known as the "arc" gun (see below), has been put up on eBay. If you really want a piece of the film for your collection, this is quite the trophy to walk away with.
Get your Paypal account warmed up...
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New Poster for James Cameron's Avatar Film
August 2 2009 | film
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Halo 3: ODST 'Desperate Measures' Trailer Released
August 1 2009 | video game
Bungie Studios released this "documentary" trailer to help promote the upcoming Halo 3: ODST first person shooter due to be released September 22 this year. The trailer follows an ODST team and "focuses on their drop into new Mombasa and their search for clues behind the Covenants attack on the city." |
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New 'First Look' Featurette Released for District 9
July 29 2009 | film
This recently released 'First Look' featurette includes never before seen footage and a brief synopsis of the backstory to the upcoming film District 9
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