'Kaguya' Satellite Films Surface of the Moon in HD
June 12 2009 | tech
Launched in September of 2007, the SELENE (nickname 'Kaguya') orbiter had been orbiting the moon for almost 2 years, collecting data and footage of the lunar surface as part of its space exploration mission. This was in fact one of the most involved explorations of our moon since the Apollo space program in the US. The SELENE spacecraft, named after the Titan goddess of the moon from Greek mythology, brought along a plethora of tools to help analyze and study the surface of the moon as it passed over it. Among it's range of tools, the Japanese installed 2 HDTV cameras aboard SELENE in hopes of capturing the surface in great detail. The videos below are a sample of what was captured by 'Kaguya' before it made its planned crash-landing into the surface of the moon on June 11. Be sure to click 'Continue Reading' to view more video. |
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Upcoming District 9 Film Releases its First Trailer
June 11 2009 | film
The viral campaign for the upcoming District 9 film, directed by Peter Jackson protégé Neill Blomkamp, has been brewing since 2008 through comic convention placements and numerous websites now sprouting up. Blomkamp is mostly known for his commercial and short film work. In fact, one of his short films, Alive in Joburg (which can be viewed below), looks as though it may have been the basis for this new big-screen tale. Be sure to click 'Continue Reading' or the images below to view trailer + short film. |
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Robot Chef by Yaskawa Cooks Up a Taste of the Future
June 11 2009 | food | tech
Please enjoy your okonomiyaki, specially prepared by your chef...Bender! |
Ok, perhaps not. But something similiar is on the horizon. Yaskawa Electric Co., an electronics and robotic manufacturing company based in Japan, recently presented its latest robot at the International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition in Tokyo. With a long history in the field of robotics, the Yaskawa company is responsible for coining the term 'mechatronics', which encompasses all the fields related to robotic construction. These fields include mechanics, electronics, control engineering as well as the study of biology.
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Zack Morris on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
June 9 2009 | television | pop
For the Zack Morris fans out there, Mark-Paul Gosselaar made a guest appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in full 'Morris' form on Monday. The writers of the show gave Gosselaar great material to have fun with. Fans of 'Saved by the Bell', don't pass this up. |
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Futurama in Our Future? The Universe is Saved
June 9 2009 | television
So far, it's been a lukewarm year for me in regards to what's on TV. The few shows I did enjoy on the box this year were cancelled. Shows such as 'My Name is Earl' and 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (see earlier post). Then I discovered this little piece of good news. Futurama is being brought back from the dead as Comedy Central has apparently ordered 13 brand new episodes and has officially announced the show will begin production again shortly!
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Glimpse of iPhone 3.0 May Be Around the Corner
June 7 2009 | tech
Rumors regarding a new iPhone have been floating around for months now and on Monday, many of these rumors may finally be put to bed. The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will begin in San Francisco on Monday and it's been here on this stage where many of Apple’s gems have been first revealed to the public.
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Enzian Theater Cult Classics Presents: Jaws
June 6 2009 | film
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On June 30th, the Enzian theater will be screening another classic from their Cult Classics series; the original blockbuster film, Jaws. Showtime is be at 9:30pm and tickets are only $5. Enzian Theater
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Fast and Furious Cars on Display @ Universal Orlando
June 6 2009 | film
From Universal Orlando Events ~"See the biggest, baddest four-wheeled stars of Universal Pictures’ box office smash hit Fast & Furious 4 in all their customized, chrome-plated glory. Check out the actual cars from this high-octane thriller on the streets of Universal Studios, meet the lovely Fast & Furious girls, test your movie trivia skills to win great giveaways, and more."
Show times: 2:05pm, 3:05pm, 4:10pm, 5:20pm
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tokidoki Clothing Line Out for Spring 2009
June 5 2009 | design
tokidoki is back this season with a fun new line of t-shirts, dresses, shorts and more (pillowcases included). The Spring 2009 line has just been released and the signature tokidoki prints look great on the apparel across the board. With selections now available for both men and women, you can find more info at tokidoki.
Continue reading below to see pictures from the Spring 2009 collection.
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Trippy New Video Released For 'Parachute Ending'
June 5 2009 | music | flash
Created in just over a month using only Flash and After Effects, illustrator/directors Will Sweeney and Steve Scott put together the surreal new music video for the new Birdy Nam Nam single. A sci-fi meld of Daft Punk meets "Heavy Metal", the wonderful time-synched animations and rich illustrations work wonders with the pulsing beats in 'Parachute Ending'
Continue reading below to view the video.
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Feature Film in Winter Park: Back to the Future!
June 4 2009 | film
For those in the Orlando area, Back to the Future will be screened Thursday, June 11th @ 8pm in Central Park...located in Winter Park, FL @ Park Avenue in "the heart of the downtown shopping district". Best of all? It's FREE!!!
You may visit the Facebook Event page or click below to view all the info.
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Star Trek Film Concept Art by James Clyne
June 4 2009 | design | film
Digital Conceptual artist James Clyne had a significant hand in the making of the visual asthetic of the newly released 'Star Trek' film and many of his images are now available on his portfolio site. He's worked on several huge sci-fi films I'm sure you've seen already. Some that come to mind are Transformers, War of the Worlds, A.I., X-Men 3 and more. One of the finer aspects that the current film has going for it on the big screen are the clean, glossy visuals that JJ Abrams used in the final cut. These illustrations are a great reference as to how it all began.
MANY more images can be seen by clicking below.
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Sony PSP 'Go' is a GO at E3 2009
June 3 2009 | video game
Sony jokingly referred to the newly disclosed PSP 'Go' as the "the worst kept secret at E3 2009." Specs on the new handheld have been released and many rumors can now be put to rest. Continue reading after the bump to view pictures and specs.The sleek looking machine with the following specs should be hitting store shelves in October at a price tag of $249
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"Hall of Fragments" Immersive Hallway in Venice
June 3 2009 | design
Created for the entrance installation of the main exhibition of the 2008 11th annual Venice Architecture Biennale, the “Hall of Fragments” was intended to immerse the incoming visitor in a surreal hallway of fractal surroundings. The installation was designed in collaboration by Rockwell Group and Jones + Krolof. Watch the video below to take the trip yourself.
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Deathstar vs The USS Enterprise: Classic Sci-Rivalry
June 2 2009 | film | pop
Checkmate. Here's a fan-made video released by Edward Karl earlier this month. It's been making its rounds on numerous video websites the past few weeks, riding some of the hype coming off the recently released Star Trek film. Those involved did a great job compositing and have a great sense of humor to boot.
Video Embedded via ~ 'current'
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'Legacy Effects' and the Making of a 'Hydrobot'
May 19 2009 | film | terminator | design
Fast Company posted an article this past week, offering a peek into the workshop of Legacy Effects (formerly Stan Winston Studios) to show you the work that went into making one of the many machines to be waging war in the upcoming Terminator Salvation film. This is one of the last films to have featured the work of the late Stan Winston. Fast Company offers some exclusive pictures of the construction of the new 'hydrobot' which will be seen in Salvation and is well worth having a look. Another article released by Fast Company shows the making of the T-600 as well.
You can check out the article + photo gallery through the link below.
'Fast Company' Presents ~ The Making of a 'Hydrobot'
'Fast Company' Presents ~ The Making of the 'T-600'
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The Sarah Connor Chronicles...Terminated Cancelled
May 18 2009 | terminator | television
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'Shuttercal' Presents Your Life, 1 Photo at a Time
May 18 2009 | photography
Not too long ago a good friend, Scott Harris, who I know from back in NYC, co-created the photography-oriented networking site ShutterCal. This man I knew to have a camera in hand almost every waking moment seems to have found the right tool to help spread his passion for photography with this website. ShutterCal is truly a community-driven site. The idea is quite simple; upload a photo a day and watch as a photographic timeline emerges showcasing the day-to-day activities of all who participate.
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The Crystal Method Release 'Divided by Night'
May 16 2009 | music
The boys are back in time for summer. The Crystal Method, one of the few artists out there I still remain passionate about, just released their fourth studio album "Divided by Night." Featuring such guest artists as Matisyahu (great GREAT collaboration), Peter Hook, Emily Haines, LMFAO, Samantha Malones, Jason Lytle, and Meiko, this album is rich with talent.
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A Terminator Salvation Trophy: Life-Size T-600 Bust
May 15 2009 | film | terminator | pop | design | toys
Sideshow Collectibles brings you another trophy among future collectibles being produced for the upcoming Terminator Salvation film. One of the most alluring aspects of the 'Terminator' franchise has been the lasting visual impact of the films title character. The design for the famous Terminator endoskeleton was the brainchild of the late Stan Winston, a brilliant artist who brought the cold, futuristic killer to life on screen as well as many other memorable cinematic icons. |
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Hot Toys Adds Marcus to Terminator Salvation Line
May 11 2009 | pop | terminator | film | toys
From 'Sideshow Collectibles' website - "Sideshow Collectibles is proud to bring you the latest in Hot Toys' Terminator Salvation lineup, the Marcus Wright 12-inch Figure. With an authentic likeness of Sam Worthington, this incredibly detailed figure uses the Hot Toys True-Type figure body with over 36 points of articulation." Click on image or 'Continue Reading' to view more pictures. |
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