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Magicians of the Internet, A Tumblr of Magician’s Headshots
Mitch Gravitte Archie McPhee’s Director of Awesome David Wahl has started Magicians of the Internet, a great new Tumblr that’s chock full of magician’s headshots…
The BoxTrolls, Upcoming Animated Feature Film by the Makers of ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’
Portland, Oregon-based Laika, the animation studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman, have announced their third animated feature film titled The BoxTrolls. The film opens in theaters…
Vessel, A Carbon Fiber Bathtub Shaped Like a Hammock
Vessel is a limited edition carbon fiber bathtub with a swoopy design based on a hammock. Designed by Splinter Works in the U.K., the nine-foot-long…
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
On a recent visit to Haven restaurant in Oakland, California’s Jack London Square I tried a delicious beer (with a great label) I had never…
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, A New Book by Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel is the latest book by author Neil Gaiman. The recently released novel tells the tale…
Behind-the-Scenes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Show, Asssscat
Improv and sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade has released a behind-the-scenes video of their popular and long-running improv show “Asssscat.” The long form improv…
New York City Gets Its Own Top-Level Domain: .nyc
Today Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that New York City will be the first U.S. city with its own top-level domain. The new .nyc domain name…
Supercut of Johnny Depp Making Weird Faces in Movies
For Screen Junkies, Toronto-based film enthusiast Louis Plamondon (aka “The Sleepy Skunk“) conceived and edited this supercut video of actor Johnny Depp making weird faces…
Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirts You Can Draw on With Light by LUM Apparel
LUM Apparel has created a line of glow-in-the-dark t-shirts that can be drawn on using smartphone screens and LEDs. The glow lasts for about five…
Southwest Airlines & DISH Partner to Provide Free Live TV on Flights With Wi-Fi
Southwest Airlines has partnered with DISH to provide free live television to all passengers on flights with Wi-Fi. The service currently provides 13 live…