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Monday, January 24, 2011

Plumbers, Physicists, and Jedi Artoo Units

Both comics are courtesy of Direman Press

As always, click to embiggen

Cool Kinect Tricks

Microsoft's Kinect for the XBox360 is a pretty slick peripheral and there are some very smart people are doing some very cool things with it.

Kinect Controlled Interface Inspired By Minority Report

Hand Drawn Impromptu Keyboard

Anne Hathaway is Catwoman and Tom Hardy is Bane in Dark Knight Rises

Here is the official press release from Warner Brothers:

BURBANK, CA, January 19, 2011 — Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.” In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.” Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. “The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

The Dark Knight isn't the only thing that's going to be rising. Meow.

I'm assuming Bane will be the primary villain whereas Catwoman will be more of a love interest. Bane seems like an odd choice to me. And I wonder if the script will be calling for Bane to disable Batman as he did in the comics. In anyone else's hands I'd say this movie sounds like a dud, but I have a lot of faith in Nolan's ability to make this great.

Two More Matrix Movies On The Way And Samurai Keanu?!

According to Ain't It Cool News, Keanu Reeves spoke at the London School of Performing Arts and mentioned that two new Matrix movies are currently being discussed.

Says he met the Wachowski's (no emphasis on the word brothers), for lunch over Christmas and stated that they had completed work on a two picture script treatment that would see him return to the world of the matrix as Neo. Says the brothers have met with Jim Cameron to discuss the pro's and con's of 3D and are looking to deliver something which has never been seen again. keanu stated that he still has an obligation to the fans to deliver a movie worthy of the title "The Matrix" and he swears this time that the treatment will truly revolutionise the action genre like the first movie. Wachowski's are working on a movie called "Cloud Atlas" at the moment, once that concludes they will talk again.

I know it sounds cliched, but parts two and three sucked. I had such high hopes for them but in the end they blew huge chunks. Just watching them tarnishes the beauty of the first one. Let's hope that if they *do* move forward with this that they don't continue to shit on the first movie's awesomeness.

Also in his talk, Keanu discussed working on an "action movie around the world of the samurai and that it will be a hard 'R' rated 3D action feast that will deliver some great martial arts set pieces." This sounds fracking awful, to tell the truth. And now that I've seen on the IMDb that the movie is going to be based on the story of the 47 Ronin I just know it's going to be stupid enough to actually cause viewers to drop IQ points by the time the ending credits roll and will probably ruin the legend by infusing the story with turds. I'm sure I'll see it once it hits Netflix, but mark my words: this one is also going to suck the balls.

Little Big Planet IRL

Really cool top comment: I'm going to make this video into an actual level for you. Psn name: Welt-Schopfer.

Friday, January 21, 2011

How To Make A Pop Song In 8 Hours

Entanglement

I just tried playing a browser game called Entanglement by Gopherwood Studios. There have been other versions of it out there, but this one is the best I've seen. It's downright awesome, addictive, and... well... awesome. The core concept is simple but the execution is damn near perfect. Check it out: Entanglement

Duke Nuken Forever Finally Being Released?!

According to Gearbox Software's website, Duke Nukem Forever now has an official release date of May 3, 2011.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Mini Voltron

Your cosplay pretty much sucks balls compared to this disgustingly cute Voltron.

Captain America: the First Avenger

Just some images from the July 23, 2011 movie Captain America: the First Avenger.

Anyone Remember This Game?

I used to love playing the games that came with previous Windows software like Chip's Challenge, Rodent's Revenge, Jezzball, Space Cadet 3D Pinball and SkiFree.

When I found this picture it was like finding a long lost friend.

That wants to kill you.