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The Hobbit Production Video Diaries, On Location With Peter Jackson
Director Peter Jackson has been video blogging (part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) the production of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,…
1980’s Film Alphabet, Poster That Quizzes Your 1980s Movie Knowledge
Freelance designer Stephen Wildish spends the end of some weeks working on his Friday Project, a “project to create something witty or pretty for a…
Curious Zoo Animals Unwrapping Presents at New York City Zoos
Earlier this year, a troop of lemurs at the San Francisco Zoo ate their Thanksgiving feast at a specially appointed table of lemur-friendly snacks. Now…
Rollerman, French Daredevil With a 31 Wheel Roller Suit
Jean-Yves Blondeau (aka Rollerman) created a 31 wheel roller suit which he races down mountain roads and other steep descents (video by Danny Strasser). The…
A Giant Statue of Confucius by Zhang Huan
“Q Confucius No.2” by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is a massive, life-like statue of Confucius. Crafted from steel, silicone, carbon fiber, and acrylic, the statue…
Jabba the Snowman Lucasfilm Holiday Card
We recieved this wonderful “Jabba the Snowman” Lucasfilm holiday card from our friend Bonnie Burton, editor of The Official Star Wars Blog and @StarWars Twitter…
Action Movie FX, A Special Effects App for iPhone
Action Movie FX by Bad Robot Interactive is a free iPhone app that inserts action movie-style special effects into videos recorded on the phone’s camera.…
Creepy Santa Display at Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This creepy animatronic Santa display was spotted at the Suoi Tien theme park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Laughing Squid guest blogger Laszlo…
In Caffeine We Trust, A DIY Coffee Consumption Infographic Poster
“In Caffeine We Trust” by Column Five Media is a DIY infographic poster for tracking a person’s coffee consumption for one month. The caffeine addict…
Plush Easter Island Moai
The Plush Easter Island Moai is a mini soft version of the iconic stone giants of Rapa Nui. It is available at Myriah’s Polynesian Bazaar.…