It is not uncommon for people to have a few collectibles or action figures of their fantasy world idols. But is THIS for real? Don’t say we didn’t warn you about this one. This ultimate star wars fan home by Cho Woong just overflows with collectibles and action figures from the Star Wars saga. The living room with its fancy lights and cool gadgetry might even give movie sets a run for their money.
India’s tech-city of Bangalore has been facing serious difficulties dealing with traffic violations that resulted in at least two road-related deaths per day, in 2012. Some sources say Bangalore needs at least 6,000 traffic policemen to keep things under control, but it currently has a personnel of 3,000. Instead of supplementing their ranks, local authorities have come up with an ingenious idea to make drivers behave at the wheel that doesn’t require significant expenditures - life-size cardboard cutouts of traffic policemen strategically placed on the city’s busiest roads.
Some people are way too attached to their phones. A video making the rounds online shows a woman trapped on the tracks below a commuter rail platform in Brazil escape within an inch of her life from an oncoming train.
Wars aren't games! Get it already! This is not a game” by artist Lorenzo Quinn is a large-scale sculptural installation of giant hands playing with a life-sized tank and toy soldiers. Exhibited on a floating platform at the 2011 Venice Bienalle, the installation featured a 37-ton Russian T-55 tank.
Looking for a rug? Here are some great rug designs with a modern tech touch. For his “Anthropocene” series, Irish artist David Thomas Smith created intricate abstract patterns out of Google Maps imagery of cities, industrial installations, and other man-made landscapes.
Wanna look like Super Hero? Start with a backpack. UD Replicas, a company known for creating officially licensed outfits and leather motorcycle suits based on films, has released a kickass leather Batman Backpack inspired by the Dark Knight films.
Depending on which day it is and what you were doing the night before, the right drink to balance you out and bounce you back can differ greatly. Here are some different morning drinks to get your day going right.
When you think of EDM, you may think of partying, fun, fist-pumping, and flashing lights, but things get pretty weird sometimes. Today, we're going to point out some of the strangest electronic music videos, including Fat Boy Slim, Avicii, and a number one that is one of the oddest videos out, EDM or not.
I don’t know how people come up with this stuff. I'm going to pretend that somebody accidentally spilled some ink on a magazine, and it blacked out somebody’s teeth, and that’s where the idea came from. Regardless of what inspired it, the Tumblr Actresses Without Teeth is strangely captivating. Maybe it’s because it’s funny. Maybe it’s because we hate ourselves. Either way, we all can’t stop looking. Here are a few pics, be sure to check out their Tumblr for loads more.
As the world of cinema likes to frequently remind us, people die. With the exception of the cutesiest family film, most movies will feature someone being beaten, maimed or murdered. Interesting plot points maybe, but that doesn’t mean these scenes can’t get repetitive. A constant bombardment of death is depressing at the best of times, but there’s no need for it to boring too. So I appeal to the filmmakers of the world: put away your guns, knives and explosives, and get creative when ending your characters’ existence. Fortunately, there are people who share my view, and have already given us some innovative, fresh, and down-right bizarre weapons. Below is a short list I have compiled, displaying an array of unlikely instruments of death, that show us that when it comes murder, they haven’t run out of ideas just yet…
Hanksy has become an internet sensation thanks to his street art. He hasn't slowed down one bit. Here are some more new pieces by Hanksy featuring a lot of celebs in some creative places. This is some cool creative stuff.
“The world ain’t saving itself.” That line, a call to arms, is attributed to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation character. And Johnson knows a thing or two about “saving.” After attempting to launch his own action franchises with movies like The Rundown and Doom, D.J. discovered a new calling in the film industry: he’s the elixir brought in to “heal” franchises that have lost their way. So I've cooked up five film franchises in need of an energy boost that would be well served by adding Johnson for a subsequent sequel. Picture the action star in these five universes, then add your own suggestions in the comments section below. Photoshop work by Kristy Puchko
Although they can be nightmarish for the artists involved, celebrity wardrobe malfunctions are still a common occurrence in the entertainment biz, and these pictures serve as proof. With so many celebrity wardrobe malfunctions on full display in recent years, I've decided to round up some of the most memorable (and mostly unintentional) flashes of famous naughty bits, including public ensemble mishaps from Katy Perry, Rihanna and more A-listers. Start clicking through these pictures of celebrity wardrobe malfunctions below… Just prepare yourself to see more of Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber than you ever intended.
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna. The Queen of Pop is infamous for pushing envelopes and breaking rules, but not even the Material Girl herself is free from Instagram‘s fury. The ‘Girl Gone Wild’ singer was slapped with a violation notice from the photo sharing service, which she shared with her 152,000+ followers. Madge posted a photo of the violation notice for her followers to see. The notice warned against posting photos featuring “nudity or mature content” as well as against sharing photos that come from third parties. “We value these guidelines, and believe that they will help keep Instagram a safe & fun place for everyone,” the message says. “It is important to note that continuing to violate them may result in a disabled account, or discontinued access to Instagram, without warning.” It’s not entirely clear which violation Madonna was being cited for, but she has posted cleavage and butt-centered shots. Still, those are tame compared to the photos Rihanna posts every 10 minutes!
Nicki Minaj is known for her cornucopia of wigs, which allows her to change her hair and look daily. That’s why she is able to rock the long, straight and platinum blond locks one day and swap ‘em out to sport a bright pink angled bob the next. But rare is the case where we get to see her real strands. With all the strain and stress being placed on her natural follicles, you’d think her real hair, which rarely sees the light of day, would be short and somewhat damaged from the strenuous workout she puts it through in order to accommodate for all of her faboosh wigs. It would not have shocked us if she even went bald underneath so that her wigs sit better on her noggin. Not so! Minaj tweeted a photo of her mega long, layered, cut-to-a-point natural black hair, which hangs all the way down her back. We were surprised that it is that long, making it harder to tuck under her faux hairpieces! It’s in decent condition, too, considering the beating it takes. The ends could use a snip and she could lob off several inches to purge the dead ends. But overall, the condition is decent. Below is her tweet, which is just a bunch of hashtags about her locks and their length. She suggests that she will wear her real hair out once it reaches her butt, so there goes our whole suggestion of trimming the ends to clean it up a little. “#LongHairDontCare#HangTime#ImaWearItOutWhenItTouchesMyA–.”
This weekend, Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark was re-released in IMAX theatres for a one-week exclusive engagement. I found it to be an absolutely invigorating experience, not just because is Raiders is one of my very favorite movies, but because the gorgeous cinematography, iconic action scenes, rousing John Williams score, and incredible Ben Burtt sound design all looked and sounded better than ever blown up to IMAX proportions. I do not exaggerate when I say that, for all the times I have seen Raiders, I had never seen it like this. In this day and age, when movies come out in IMAX all the time, it seems only natural to offer an iconic adventure film like Raiders in the format. In fact, there are plenty of classic films that would do well in IMAX. Movies with incredible aesthetics that could be enjoyed to their fullest on a giant IMAX screen in the format’s 15/70 perf. 70mm film stock. While there are probably too many deserving films to count, I have picked the ten movies I would most like to see released on IMAX, and it is the topic of today’s countdown.
Really serious movie people, like the kinds who write for newspapers and magazines and want to be taken really really seriously when it comes to opinions on movies (which they would of course refer to as “films”, or “cinema”), usually prefer movies that are serious so they can talk about them in a serious way and demonstrate how serious they are. If you take a look at the yearly top ten lists for most critics, they’ll be comprised of many serious dramas. I’m guilty of this. It’s understandable why these movies can be divisive. Opinions naturally split on whether a dramatic movie works or not. The same is true of comedies, perhaps even more so, because comedy is often an even more particularly subjective experience. People differ on comedic takes rather strongly. And yet there are some movies that seem to be impossible to dislike. They have a spirit of general enjoyment, a tone of happiness that is overwhelming, though not to the point of being suffocating. There are lots of movies that try too hard to be cheery, and that can be annoying, so it should not be discounted just how difficult it is to pull off a truly happy, universally-appealing movie. But there are a number to draw from, that frequently end up in people’s lists of all-time faves. Here is a list of 8 happy movies that I have yet to hear complaints about, except from angry people who genuinely hate life and detest joy.
Ritz Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong is the highest hotel in the world. The hotel occupies 16 floors in the building of ICC (International Commerce Centre). Hotel's apartments start at 102 and rise above the Victoria Harbor on 488 meters.
In his ‘Architecture of Density’ photo series, German photographer Michael Wolf explores the jaw-dropping urban landscapes of Hong Kong. He rids his pictures of any context, such above or the earth below, and rarely includes people, either. The images are large scale flat captions of buildings which appear to be infinite and haunting in Michael’s photos.
What may look like a series of surreal photo-manipulations, actually has little to do with Photoshop! Moscow-based physician Leonid Tishkov has been traveling around the world with a private moon for over ten years now. A lamp installation, which he originally created for a festival of contemporary art, quickly found its way to Leonid’s home and the two haven’t parted since. Leonid calls this project a “performance of a lifetime”, with the moon revealing more and more spaces to him as the time goes.
This unusual Piano and Violin shaped building built in 2007 serves as showroom for exhibiting the plans for newly created district of Shannan in Huainan City, China.
If you could resist any sweet tooth urges, then this sweet-tastic chandelier by visual artist Kevin Champeny would make the ideal conversation starter at any dinner party. Individually hand-made from 5,000 individual gummy bears and measuring an impressive 31” diameter, it’s unique, colourful and fun way to brighten up any room in your house. After all, who doesn’t like gummy bears right? Aside from potentially wanting to eat it all the time though, you’re going to have to find $6,500 if you want to own it. Though there are smaller versions made with from 3,000 gummy bears for $2,400. Both are available via Kevin’s site jellio.com or you can experience more of his curious and creative wonders via his official Tumblr account.
As Americans pull themselves out of the severe flu outbreak that seemed to ravage the country, you might be one of those opting to use a sick day. Perhaps you even went to the doctor, retrieved some antibiotics, and are preparing for a nap-a-thon to awaken your regenerative healing powers. Maybe you just didn’t feel like getting out of bed today. In between your cough syrup induced coma, there are a few television shows that are worth your time.
The Hot Scots Drum line at Lake Howell High School are extremely impressive. Watch them blow the competition away at a school talent show in this epic video. Nigel, Dylan, Matt, Elias, and Jordan came to play and put on one awesome performance. These Scottish Drummers Tear up the talent show.
There are certain natural occurrences and organic structures in the world that leave us all scratching our heads. One such natural wonder is Kummakivi, a geological formation found in the dense forests of Finland. The mystifying sight is that of a giant rock performing an unbelievable balancing act on a seemingly smooth, curved mound. There is still no scientific explanation for how the rock, whose given name translates as "strange rock" in Finnish, has wound up in such a perplexing position, but doesn't it look amazing?
As much of a nightmare as the actual ‘Hangover’ movie was (just imagining the headache kind of made us want to die), it makes sense that it could be easily re-cut into a horror film. Here’s a trailer that does just that, and succeeds. Because it turns out if you take away the outrageous jokes, a group of people being drugged and losing one of their friends is actually kind of scary. Also, Zach Galifianakis is only a few steps away from psycho killer at any given moment. Well done.
In the movie industry, it is easiest to make a big name for yourself if you somehow come together with millions of dollars for a high budget film starring big name actors, and insane special effects. Just ask Michael Bay. There are some hard working directors that have made a huge impact in the movie industry with low cash. Sure, they didn't have any naked chicks, or exploding buildings, but successful nontheless.
Looking to travel across the great US? Got some free time and just want to find good places to get a buzz? Well if you want to plan a trip around some great brewery's here are 10 stops you should make along your way. These brewery's offer the best flights, tours and tastings from the east to the west.
Why I’ve never thought or heard of this I have no idea. But I intend to make up for lost time…Now the mornings will start right! Here's how you make it happen:
"Rath Bacon Strip Pancakes are the tender little hot cakes you make by pouring Aunt Jemima Pancake batter over cooked-crisp slices of our flavory Iowa bacon. Then bake as usual."
Shoot, now I am hungry.
Meet Ali. An 83-year-old from Turkey that has been living in Berlin, Germany, for the last 44 years. Ali used to be a doctor but now works as a tailor. He has 18 children and a fantastic wardrobe.
It's so easy to snooze right through your alarm in the morning, which is why I think the Defusable Bomb Alarm Clock is a fantastic way to force you awake through an activity that's sure to get you thinking. The alarm clock works like any other clock, except that when the snooze button is pressed a 10-second detonation cycle will commence. To disarm the Defusable Bomb Alarm Clock, you'll have to pick one of four wires that will either defuse the bomb or explode it with the last one being a decoy.
Linn Cove Viaduct is a 379 meter concrete segmental bridge which snakes around the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Completed in 1987, at a cost of $10 million, it was the last section of the Blue Ridge Parkway to be finished, and considered to be one of the most challenging bridge construction.
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 meters underground in a Halite mountain near the town of Zipaquirá, in Cundinamarca, Colombia. Though not as spectacular as the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland, it is still a very popular tourist destination and place of pilgrimage in the country. It is also a religious center and one of the most famous Catholic sanctuaries of the country, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s Stations of the Cross.
The cabin is located in Quadeville, Ontario and was used by Al Capone as a hideaway from the FBI in the 40's.
