83rd Annual Academy Awards Tonight on ABC 8/5

Tonight's the night!  Check out this stunningly shot best picture tribute/montage (below):

Check out some of the promos (and outtakes) for tonight's big show, with hosts, James Franco and Anne Hathaway!

 I personally can't wait to see who will take away the big awards.
Tune in tonight (pre-show starts at 7/4).

Deal of The Day

Get Arcade Fire's album, "The Suburbs" (MP3 download)for only $5 (offer good through February 28th) at Amazon MP3.  That is nearly 50% off! 

Arcade Fire just picked up the Album of the Year Grammy and you can download it for just $5 through February.  It's an awesome album. Get your copy now!

[Source:  Gold Box Deals via Amazon]

Topics: music, deals, news

Never Tell Me The Odds

For all those times you just wanted to say this badass line. Now it's possible to own and display it for all to see in your very own magnetic tin sign! Brought to us by Entertainment Earth.

Take home this Star Wars Han Solo 'Never Tell Me The Odds' Magnetic Mini Tin Sign today!
Measures 3 3/4-inches tall x 6 3/4-inches wide. Priced at $4.99. Never tell me the odds kid

Age:	13+
Size:	6 3/4-inches wide

Don't Have Time To See Oscar Nominated Films? Why Not Read them?

Ever wanted to read a shooting script -to get a sneak peak into what goes into making an Oscar nominated film? Well now you can.

Brought to us by Moviefone, and probably for a limited time only, these pdf links are submitted via Rain Dance for your reading approval (and even better- they are free)!  Check them out below!

The King's Speech
The Fighter
True Grit
Inception
The Social Network
127 Hours
Toy Story 3
The Kids Are Alright
Winter's Bone

*Not all nominated movies available*
Thanks Alison (from Moviefone) for bringing this to our attention and thanks to raindance.org for bringing us these pdf links!



[Moviefone via Raindance.org]

Deal of The Day

Save up to 41% on select DVD and Blu-ray Favorites over at Amazon.

For a limited time, stock up on select DVD and Blu-ray hits. Find something for everyone from older favorites to recent hits for as little as $11.99. Prices end March 7, 2011 (*).

Find more savings in Amazon's Today's Deals on DVD & Blu-ray store

For The Social Network:
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CHECK OUT THE FULL SELECTION HERE.

83 Annual Academy Awards this Sunday Night (February 27)

It's that time again.  The 83rd Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC 8/5 this Sunday night, February 27.  The pre-show (live from the red carpet) as usual will start at 7/4.

The expansion of the Best Picture category in recent years has allowed animated favorite, Toy Story 3 and another what would have been unlikely nomination, Inception to take deserved credit in that category. Best Picture nominees this year include:  The King's Speech, Black Swan, The Fighter, True Grit, The Social Network, 127 Hours, Inception, Toy Story 3, The Kids Are All Right, and Winter's Bone.  The King's Speech seems to be a marginal favorite for the win in this category, with the most nominations (12 total) of the night.  Other big scorers include True Grit (with 10 nominations), Social Network and Inception are tied at 8 (though Nolan has been snubbed again in the Best Director category).

According to Kenneth Turan over at The Envelope, prognosticators' favorites are Colin Firth for 'Actor in a Lead Role' for his portrayal of King George VI of Britain in The King's Speech.  Natalie Portman is the shoo-in for 'Actress in a Leading Role' for her portrayal in the Black Swan.  Another highly probable win will be Christian Bale for his supporting performance in The Fighter.

 'Actress in a Supporting Role' is harder to pinpoint with newcomers, Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) being the youngest, at only 15 and Melissa Leo (The Fighter) in contention.  Other strong nominees in that category are Amy Adams (The Fighter), Helena Bonham-Carter (The King's Speech), and Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom).

The other major category (one of contention) is Best Director.  Darren Aronofsky has been nominated for Black Swan, David Fincher for The Social Network, Tom Hooper for The King's Speech, Joel and Ethan Coen, for True Grit, and David O. Russell for The Fighter.  Right now, though,  it's anyone's guess as to which one will take the award. Nolan seems to have been left out altogether, as he was snubbed a second time.


Tune in Sunday night to find out who will win.

Deal Of The Day

Amazon is running an awesome deal  through the end of today *only* (February 25).  When you buy one Megamind (two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo), and one other select family favorite blu-ray, you can receive a $10 Amazon gift card!  Just add all 3 to your cart and see the discount applied at checkout!

This is a really nice deal, especially if you have Blu-ray capability (unlike me)! :(

BUY YOURS NOW!
Remember it's good until midnight!

1st Official On-Screen Pic of James Franco in 'Rise of The Apes'

James Franco has been busy of late. Outside of hosting the Oscars this Sunday night, he has earned lots of recognition for his recent film 127 Hours (the film has been nominated for 'Best Picture' category, and the actor himself has earned a nomination for 'Actor in a Leading Role') at the awards.

It is also rumored that Franco will also play the wizard in the upcoming Sam Raimi directed, Oz: The Great and Powerful.  But there is tons of anticipation on his (apetastic)upcoming flick- Rise of the Apes- the story will be a prequel /origin story to the popular franchise Planet of the Apes.

 Franco, plays scientist Will Rodman, whose experiments on the ape Caesar (Andy Serkis) will lead to apes with prescience, and, eventually to the war between mankind and apes over world domination.  Apparently this film will depart from the original, in that the apes will be CG.

JoBlo debuted this first look. What do you think about this movie?  Do you think CG apes will work?  I am totally psyched to see this ape apocalypse film!



[Source:  JoBlo via blastr ]
Topics:  movie, news, official photo

'Ghost Hunters-Haunted Town' (Season 7) Premiere, Airs Tonight!

The team is back for another thrilling season.  Ghost Hunters-Haunted Town (season 7) airs tonight on Syfy 9/8c.

The first episode finds the team out to investigate, yep you guessed it- a haunted town. According to the town's, uh... more corporeal residents, there are spooks on every corner. TAPS is set to hit a few of the town's highlights, including, The Hotel Bentley, Finnegan's Wake Tavern, and The Diamond Grill Restaurant on what should be an exciting first show of the season.

According to Entertainment.Gather, there are reports of shadow figures appearing (nothing new) and Jason will have an especially eerie encounter!  That's enough to keep this fan eagerly waiting in anticipation.

Check out the sneak peek (via Syfy) I posted last week (if you missed it) and don't forget to catch the premiere tonight on Syfy!



[Source:  Entertainment.Gather]
Topics: tv, news, premiere

What Would Adama Do?

When confronted in the aft damage control deck by a toaster, it's best just to ask yourself "What Would Adama Do"?

Brought to you by Gump Tees, this exclusive t-shirt is based on the beloved character, Commander William Adama, head of the Star Fleet, Battlestar Galactica.

Adama is known for his rash (but down to earth) decision making, and an interesting take on life;  "Sometimes you have to roll the hard six. This is one of those times."- his mantra, says it all!

Now you too can help lead the fleet to Earth, or at very least, decide where to order that pizza.

    *shirt left in Mens size small (black), only*

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Freeze Dried Ice Cream (Just Like The Astronauts Eat)!

via Think Geek

 The creative team over at Think Geek  has created 3 flavors of freeze dried ice cream that will surely be fun for the whole family. Each package uses the same technology used for real Apollo missions. The only thing missing is 0 Gravity!

$2.99 (each)

Flavors include:
Neapolitan (chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla)
Mint Chocolate Chip
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip 

Each package is 0.7 oz of joy and can be stored (unopened) for up to 3 years.



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Tolkien estate trying to prevent publication of novel starring fictionalized Tolkien

© Haywood Magee/Picture Post/Getty Images

Authors would know better than to write any fiction using any of the characters from one of Tolkien's novels, but what about a novel that introduces a fictionalized Tolkien?

According to Blastr, Author Stephen Hilliard did just that in his novel, Mirkwood, which  takes place from 1970 through the near present and features six characters- five fictional ones plus Tolkien himself".

Amazon calls it a "wildly original debut".  The plot seems to revolve around Tolkien as he visits America and somehow "sets in motion" elvish powers that have been embodied in some long lost documents. In this revisionist world, "destinies are altered, legends become real, and two heroines must race for their lives in vastly different worlds" (Amazon).

The Tolkien Estate has threatened a lawsuit if Hilliard doesn't stop his publication proceedings (talk about resorting to threat tactics?!).  In response, Hilliard has filed a lawsuit, claiming his First Amendment Rights to publication and who could blame him?!  It's not like this is the first time something like this has been attempted.  Copyright laws protect derivative works from being published, but this seems to be a truly original idea that just happens to involve Tolkien himself.  I would venture to guess the only derivative is his likeness (and even that is minimal, as he is fictionalized).  I really don't think The Tolkien Estate has a case here.  What do you think?

Blastr has the full complaint that you can read, here:

Download this book for free, here:


[Source:  Blastr]
Topics:  news, book

Felicia Day Debuts 'Dragon Age: Redemption' Trailer On Jimmy Fallon

via NBC

A few days ago, we revealed that the multi-talented Felicia Day has written, is producing, and will be starring in the upcoming digital series, Dragon Age: Redemption.

A few nights ago (Feb 16), she appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to talk about it.

Check out the interview and trailer (via blastr) here!



[Source:  blastr]
Topics: tv, news, trailer

Guillermo Del Toro To Do Stop-Motion 'Pinocchio'

via Deadline

Guillermo del Toro, along with The Jim Henson Company and Pathe are scheduled to shoot a 3D stop motion animated adaptation of the fairytale Pinocchio. According to an exclusive from Deadline, this film will be much edgier than the previous Disney adaption.

The concept design is based on an illustrated 2002 book by Gris Grimly (who will also co-direct along with Mark Gustafson).

No surprise here that the storyline has come from del Toro (along with frequent collaborator, Matthew Robbins). Robbins will also be the scripwriter.  Del Toro will co-produce alongside Jim Henson Company's Lisa Henson and Jason Lust, and Allison Abbate.  Gary Ungar will be executive producer, along with Pathe's Francois Ivernel and Cameron McCracken.

When asked about the darker take on this much loved story, del Toro said "There has to be darkness in any fairy tale or children's narrative work, something the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson and Walt Disney understood,"  he went on to say "We tend to call something Disney-fied, but a lot of people forget how powerfully disturbing the best animated Disney movies are, including those kids being turned into donkeys in Pinocchio."

via: Deadline exclusive

Read the full exclusive, including brief commentary be del Toro over at Deadline.



Topics: movie, news

Jedi Master Tee

There is still some time to get today's featured t-shirt from Ript Apparel.  It is a limited edition Jedimeister t-shirt, which gives a nod to the artist, bnel's two favortie things- Jagermeister and Jedis.

Available in Mens (S-3XL) and Womens (S-XL).* The shirt is fine jersey 100% cotton on black background with white print/graphics.  It is $10 and only available through the end of the day!


* womens is a junior fit/cut*

BUY YOURS NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

Adrianne Palicki has signed on for NBC's 'Wonder Woman' Pilot

via: Deadline

Meet the new Wonder Woman.  Adrianne Palicki has signed on to star in the much talked about new pilot based on David E. Kelley's reimagining of the D.C. Comics super hero.

Palicki, who has previously played in Lone Star and Friday Night Lights, will play Wonder Woman (aka Diana Prince) corporate executive woman (by day) and vigilante crime fighter (by night).

Palicki will reunite with Jeff Reiner (pilot's director) who previously directed/co-produced Friday Night Lights for NBC. The Wonder Woman reboot will be produced by Warner Bros. TV



What do you think? How will Palicki stack up to Lynda Carter who originated the role?



[via:  Deadline]
Topics: tv, casting, news

Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham-Carter eyeing roles in 'Dark Shadows'

According to a source at Deadline, Michelle Pfeiffer is currently in talks to play the matriarch in the upcoming Tim Burton directed, Dark Shadows.  If Pfeiffer lands the role, she will play Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the head of the Collins family, longtime owners of a cannery and shipping company in a small, fictitional sea village in Maine.

Pfeiffer has worked with Burton previously in Batman Returns as the notorious Catwoman.

Helena Bonham-Carter who has also worked with Burton (and who also happens to be his partner) is a shoo-in to land the role of Dr. Hoffman, a specialist in psychology and rare blood disorders who will eventually play a determing role in the fate of Barnabas Collins (to be played by Johnny Depp).

Other collaborations with Burton include, Sweeney Todd, and most currently, Alice in  Wonderland.

If they land the  roles, they would be joining Eva Green as the witch, Angelique, Jackie Earle as Willie Loomis  and Hayley  Bella Heathcote and as the young governess, Victoria Winters.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Helena Bonham-Carter

[via:  Deadline]
Topics: movie, casting, news

Ghost Hunters Season 7- Haunted Town- Sneak Peek!

They're back!   Check out a sneak peek of Haunted Town over at Syfy!

Ghost Hunters Season 7 premieres Wednesday, February 23rd at 9/8c.






[Source:  Syfy]
Topics: tv, news, preview

Two new 'Sucker Punch' TV spots!

Two new Sucker Punch trailers/spots aired during the commercial break for this past Sunday (Feb 13) night's Grammys.  If you missed them, you can check them out below (following the break).

The basic story revolves around a character named Babydoll, played by Emily Browning, who enters a dream world to escape the realities of her own dismal world.

Sucker Punch will hit theaters March 25.

What do you think?  Will Sucker Punch live up to all the hype?

Felicia Day to star in 'Dragon Age: Redemption'

via Blastr/Syfy

Felicia Day, the actress who starred in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and her own web-series, The Guild, is set to star in Dragon Age: Redemption a 6-part web series based on Bioware's role playing game, Dragon Age.

Day, who many may not know, is also a writer, director, and producer and has written the series, as well as will be co-producing it, and starring as lead.

According to Blastr, the story is about an Elven thief called Tallis, who gathers allies in a search for an errant magician. The crew includes, cinematographer John Bartley (Lost), director Peter Winther (The Librarian: Quest for the Spear) and co-producer Dan Kaplow (The United Srates of Tara).


Read the full story here. You can also check out a few words from Alicia Day herself from her blog.



[Source:  Blastr]
Topics: web-series, casting, news

Bacon Soap!

From the creative team over at Think Geek. You know you want to try it.

Bacon is cropping up in  everything these days, and soap is no exception-- did you know bacon has cleansing properties?  Neither did we.

$5.99


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'Star Wars' goes Steampunk!

Steampunk Han Solo/Bjorn Hurri

Steampunk Princess Leia/Bjorn Hurri

Steampunk Jabba The Hut/Bjorn Hurri

Speaking of Han Solo and the gang, check out this high concept art work by U.K.-based graphic designer, Bjorn Hurri who has steampunked Star Wars! 

View more concept art over at Blastr or check out BjornHurri.com! These pics are truly inspiring!


[via:  Blastr]
Topics: movies, news, graphic design

Limited Edition 'Han Shot First' T-Shirt!

Brought to you by the creative team over at TeeFury who make it their mission to make new artists' limited addition t-shirts available to the public daily.

Today's TeeFury t-shirt is a limited edition 'Han Shot First' t-shirt by NakedDerby.  The background is navy and it comes in Men's S-2XL, and Women's S-XL.  It is available today ONLY and is priced at $10.

According to NakedDerby, his style is a mixture of "tattoo flash style with pop cultural references".  He adds about the theme "This time I wanted to address a certain issue regarding cinematic history being altered for a re-release of a certain film having to do with "Interstellar Warfare".

Very cool as everybody knows Han Solo is one badass dude!


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Bruno Mars Gives a High Caliber Performance at The 53rd Annual Grammys!

Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae, and B.o.B. gave a retro Motown inspired performance at Sunday night's 53rd Annual Grammys at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

At about 2:17, the medley takes a decidedly retro (black and white) turn to Motown inspired coolness.  No wonder they got a standing ovation!

Check out the performance below:

Lady Gaga: Grammys 'Born This Way' Performance

Lady Gaga performing her most recent release, "Born This Way," at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Sunday (Feb 13) in Los Angeles.

The Lady of Pop was seen earlier in the evening, arriving in a large egg, which she later hatched from on stage.

Gaga won Best Short Form Music Video, as well as a Grammy for best Pop Vocal Album for Fame Monster!

Watch the performance below:

Gaga has come under fire for her performance (and song), as it eerily resembles Madonna's "Vogue".   Has she ripped off the original mistress of pop? What do you think?


[via:  Just Jared]
Topics: music, Grammys, news

Christina Aguilera: Grammys Tribute to The Queen of Soul!

via JustJared

Christina Aguilera belts out "Ain't No Way" during her tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday night (February 13) in Los Angeles.

Christina was joined by fellow songstresses, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride, and Yolanda Adams during the performance.

They started with "Natural Woman" and each had a moment to shine as they segued through some of the Queen of Soul's biggest hits.  They ended the medley with "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves".

Check out the performance below:

What do you think?

Gwyneth Paltrow: 'Forget You' Grammy Performance with Cee Lo Green!

One of the more memorable performances at Sunday night's Grammys was the duet between Gwyneth Paltrow and Cee Lo Green performing, 'Forget You'.

They were even joined by The Muppets, and Gwyneth took seat at the grand piano!  Cee Lo is wearing a funky Liberace-like costume with feathers, while Gwyneth played it sleek in all black with a pop of pink feather earrings.



Check out the performance below:

What do you think?


[via:  Just Jared]
Topics: music, Grammys, news

Arcade Fire wins Grammy Album of The Year

Arcade Fire wins Grammy Album of the Year at Sunday night's 53rd annual Grammy Awards.  They beat out Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.

The band hails from Montreal, Canada and is led by husband and wife Butler and Regine Chassagne (both singers).  There are five other members including, Will Butler, Tim Kingsbury, Sarah Neufield, Jeremy Gara, and Richard Reed Parry.

Their second album, Suburbs, has sold 400,000 copies and reached number one in both the U.S. and Canada.  They're signed to Merge Record label- the only album of the year nominee NOT signed to a major label.

This is a wonderful win for the little guy.  The band just happens to have a lot to say in the realm of socio-political commentary, so check this awesome album out!  Congrats guys on a wonderful album and win!





[Source:  Huffington Post]
Topics: music, Grammys, news,

'Any Human Heart' mini-series airs tonight on PBS

PBS Masterpiece Series' ambitious mini-series, Any Human Heart airs tonight on PBS. The tv mini-series is based on the novel, Any Human Heart: The Intimate Journals of Logan Mountstuart, by Scottish author, William Boyd.  Boyd also penned the television adaptation and the story revolves around protagonist, Logan Mountstuart's life; spanning the defining moments of a century.

As something of a play boy of the time the war correspondent and novelist mixes with the celebrities and expats of the time- including having a drink with Hemingway, "initiated into intrigue" by Ian Fleming, invovled in philanderous affairs with various novelists and artists, and finding himself involved in the imbroglio of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's affairs.

Logan is played at three junctures in his life-   played by Sam Claflin, as the young Logan, Matthew Macfadyen (Little Dorrit) and Jim Broadbent (The Black Adder ).

Any Human Heart also stars Kim Cattrall (My Boy Jack), Gillian Anderson (Bleak House) and Hayley Atwell (Mansfield Park).


Part 1 airs tonight on PBS (check local listings).


[Source:  PBS Masterpiece]
Topics: tv, series

Zombie Jerky

Those zombies are always feasting on our flesh, but have you ever wondered what ZOMBIE might taste like?  Well here's your chance to find!  The fine folks over at Think Geek have created their first Jerkied Zombie using a specimen they captured recently.

Actually it is just Teriyaki beef jerky wrapped in a specimen pouch of your very own- but your friends never have to know.

Product Specs:

• Delicious teriyaki beef jerky, packaged to look like zombie flesh.
• A whole 15g of protein in each serving!
• Net Wt.: 1.25 oz.
• $4.99

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Jennifer Hudson along with Christina Aguilera (et al) to perform the all-star Grammy tribute to Aretha Franklin; Gywneth Paltrow and Cee Lo Green to duet

Photo: John Shearer/ WireImage

Some of the entertainment world's biggest stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton hotel, Saturday night for the annual Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's Pre-Grammy Gala.

There is much anticipation for the Grammys tribute to Aretha Franklin.  Christina Aguilera will be joined by Jennifer Hudson, Florence, Welch, Yolanda Adams and Martina McBride in a salute to the Grammy Award Winning 'Queen of Soul'. Read the full interview with Miley and other stars about it: MTV.

According to TV Guide, Gwyneth will be hitting the stage in a duet with Cee Lo Green (and the Muppets?) which will mark the third collaboration between the two in the past month, following Paltrow's version of Green's hit "F---You' on Glee. They have also recorded a new version of the song, as well as appeared on SNL together.

There is much speculation, but Janelle Monae, will join B.o.B and Bruno Mars on the stage.  Other acts will be Lady Gaga, Eminem, Arcade Fire, Katy Perry, and Drake and Rihanna (performing together).

The Grammys air tonight at 8/7 on CBS.


[Source:  TV Guide]

Dylan to perform at tonight's Grammys!

(via:  Perez Hilton)

Dylan is slated to perform alongside two new folk-rock bands: Mumford & Sons and the Avett Brothers. Both bands have their song selections picked, but no word on what Dylan will be singing.

The 53rd Annyal Grammy Awards air tonight on CBS@ 8pm ET/PT!

The Countdown is on! Will you be watching?

[Source:Perez Hilton]

Topics:  Music, Grammys, Awards, News

Calorie-Free Peppermint Chocolate Tea

Mmmmm.The contrast of cool mint with flavorful (calorie- free) chocolate?  Who could resist?! Certainly not me!

Tin  $9.50
 (*also available in refill and bulk sizes)

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* Review*: Kamui Gaiden

Legend tells of an outcast rising from the lowest feudal caste 'hinin' to become one of the most feared of the 'shinobi' class.  This lone ninja, KAMUI, soon becomes a fugitive to his clan-- branding himself 'nukenin' (a fugitive for life).

As he travels from fishing village to fishing village, Kamui soon learns about the gift of compassion and family attachments, but his past returns to haunt him as his clansmen close in.

KAMUI GAIDEN is directed by acclaimed Japanese Academy Award winner, YOICHI SAI, and based on manga by SHIRATO SANPEI.  The ocean scenes are vivid, as if Hokusai's paintings of massive tsunamis have come to life.

The CG effects are not quite  believable, though the wuxia inspired wire fu, gives the film the necessary fantasy feel it appears to be going for (even if it goes a little overboard).  Some scenes obviously miss their mark as ninjas leap in a pas de deux of movement.  Even CG sharks and fish get in on the flying.

Overall, it's a beautifully told story, though a little slow in pace. A good majority of the film focuses on how Kamui forms relationships. For those who are looking solely for an action film, they may need to look elsewhere, but for those who are looking for a visually stunning magical realist tale that takes place in feudal Japan, this film marks a wonderful escape into the world of the NINJA.

Watch: Volkswagen ‘Star Wars’ Super Bowl Commercial

Here is that much talked about Volkswagen 'The Force' commercial that first aired during the Super Bowl.

It's been out for about a week now, but in case you've been totally immersed in other things (like me), you can view it below!

How adorable is this kid*?! His body language tells it all!




*there are actually two actors, due to child labor restrictions*
[via:  Geeks of Doom and YouTube]
Topics:  tv, ads/commercials,

Wanka Wanka Wanka...KACHOMP

via ThinkGeek

Sweets for your sweet?  How about these pac-sized, hard candy treats from ThinkGeek.

$3.99-$6.99

Product Specs:
Pac-Man Candy

*Delicious candies featuring Pac-Man and Blinky (in one of two random forms).
*Pac-Man tin features a unique twist-to-open system (the power pellets fall out of his mouth!)
*Flavors:
Pac-Man: Orange
Regular Blinky: Sour Cherry
"Blue Ghost" Blinky: Sour Blue Raspberry

Tin Contents and Dimensions
Pac-Man - 1.2 oz - approx 2.75" diameter x 0.75"
Ghost - 1.2 oz - approx 2.75" x 2.5&quotl x 0.75"

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Get Your Whiff On

via: ThinkGeek

The count down to Valentine's Day is on. Get a "whiff" of this unique little Valentine's gift.  It has "all the chocolate taste, none of the calories". 

Think Geek says "Pop it open, stick it between your lips, and inhale through your mouth. Suddenly it will feel as though you are bathed in tiny molecules of delicious chocolate. Because that's exactly what happens. You get all the taste of chocolate, but with none of the calories or guilt. Perfect for chocoholics on a diet! But because we know our audience, we're also stocking the coffee flavor pods, just in case you want the kick of coffee without drinking a cup".

$6.99

Product Specs:

*Special inhaler allows you to taste coffee and chocolate without eating
*Available in 3 packs of coffee or chocolate. (Chocolate 3 pack includes 1 each of raspberry, mint and milk chocolate)
*Tube is 100% biodegradable
*Each Whif contains 300mg of chocolate, 40-80mg per inhalation (less than 1 calorie)
Great for dieters and possibly smokers who prefer chocolate flavor .
*No, it won't go into your lungs. The particles will fall deliciously on your tongue.
*Coffee and Chocolate Whifs available
*Also comes in coffee flavor!

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[Source: Think Geek]
Topics: merchandise, gifts

Reinvention of 'Sherlock'

Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) © BBC

Benedict Cumberbatch is the most current incarnation of Sherlock Holmes. He stars in the  BBC Wales and WGBH Boston co-produced Masterpiece Anthology TV Series,  Sherlock, which first aired on BBC and then PBS (in America), this past summer. The project is a collaboration between Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss (both also write on Doctor Who).

Benedict Cumberbatch is not new to the detective genre.  He has appeared in the Marple Series (Marple: Murder Is Easy), previously, as well as having starred in numerous films, including, Amazing Grace and, more recently, Atonement.  He is a theater trained actor first, having a myriad of theatre credits to his name.

What makes this 'Sherlock' unique is that instead of setting it in the Victorian Age, Moffat and Gatiss have completely reinvented Sherlock and landed him right in the middle of the 21st century.  Sherlock is still rash and meticulously asocial-Sherlock even calls himself a "highly functioning sociopath".  There are implications that he may have some kind of drug addiction (which is not new), though his smoking pipe is ousted for the more updated, nicotine patches.  In this series, Sherlock dresses like he came straight out of a GQ ad.  He wears thick tweed overcoats and patterned jackets and scarves.  It's not surprising, then, that after the show first aired, Savile Row and major clothiers in London noted a dramatic increase in sales of  tweed and patterned styled frocks/overcoats and scarves, similar to the ones that Cumberbatch wears on the show.

This Sherlock makes no apologies for using 21st Century technology. He loves texting and does it as a means of contacting Watson (Martin Freeman) and numerous other characters. He also uses blogging and other means of deducing evidence in what he calls "the science of deduction".  

Dialogue too is modernized.  So instead of "the game is afoot" we get "the game is on".  And so, my friends, the game IS on.

*********************************

Sherlock returns for a second season with 3 (90 min long) episodes in the Fall of 2011. Word is mum on what the episodes will revolve around, but Steven Moffat  told The Guardian, "You can have three words to work from: Adler, Hound, Reichenbach. Those are your clues." Gattis has confirmed on Twitter that filming for the 2nd season will begin in May.

****You can read my full review on the first episode Study in Pink coming soon***

Super Bowl Half-Time Show

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The Black Eyed Peas lead the halftime show on Sunday night's Super Bowl, as they were lowered onto a green-lit stage for a 10-minute set of some of their biggest hits, featuring cameos by Usher, Slash, and hundreds of "Tron"-like dancers.

As the Peas "trainsitioned into Boom Boom Pw, the dancers' LED suits lit up in green, and then in red as Slash emerged to play the power riffs of former band Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O'Mine with Fergie taking vocals.  Usher joined in for OMG.  The Black Eyed Peas closed their set with The Time (Dirty Bit).

Black Eyed Peas' half-time set list:

"I Gotta Feeling" 

"Boom Boom Pow" 
"Sweet Child O' Mine" (Slash and Fergie) 
"Pump It" 
"Let's Get It Started" 
"OMG" (Usher and will.i.am) 
"Where Is the Love?" 
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" 

Other memorable musical highlights for the evening were commercials starring Eminem, Justin Bieber, Ozzy Osbourne, as well as Faith Hill.  Also, Lea Michele (Glee) sang a moving rendition of America The Beautiful for the pre-show. Christina Aguilera jumbled the words to the National Anthem before kickoff.

Watch the half-time show below:

[Source:  Billboard

Christina Aguilera Fumbles National Anthem Lyrics at Super Bowl, while Lea Michele gives moving performance

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At last night's Super Bowl XLV kickoff, Christina Aguilera led the crowd outside of Dallas in a new twist on America's National Anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner", confusing the words in the fourth line, which should read: "O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?" with the second line -singing "What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming?" in a full belt.  Also, according to Billboard, she strained to hit the final note of the song.

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'Glee' star Lea Michele, preceded Christina's performance with a moving rendition of "America The Beautiful", accompanied by a chorus of U.S. service members.

Watch both performances, following the break. What do you think?

Just For That Special Someone...

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Valentine's Day is coming up and you don't know what to get that special someone?  How about a real world Columbian delicacy straight from the Colombian Amazon?

Yes, we're talking about edible giant toasted leafcutter ants! For realz! Mmmmmmm.

They are available over at ThinkGeek for $19.99 (on sale) and here are the specs:
       
   "Time for science. There is a type of leafcutter ant called Atta laevigata. It is a delicacy in many parts of Northern South America, and has been since pre-Columbian (and that is pre-Christopher Columbus, not the country) time. These ants - the largest type of leafcutter ant in the world - are thought to be aphrodisiacs, and are therefore quite a common wedding gift. They also make a nice snack, which is why we bring you Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants.

Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants hold two secrets. One, they are very high in protein and low in saturated fat. Two, they have a very unique taste. And C, they are commonly called (by those in the know): "hormigas culonas." That roughly translates into "big ass ants" - so named for the size of their abdomen, but also appropriate for today's slang. Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants - get 'em now, while the gettin' is good".

*A delicacy from Colombia. The biggest ants in the world
*A unique snack
*Net Wt: approx. 0.9oz of ants
*Ant Dimensions: approx 1" long


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!


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