A TV commercial for Dance Central 3 on Xbox Kinect took advantage of current events, roping in Usher to play a moderator for a fictitious — yet groovy — political debate. Stumped for words during a rebuttal, one candidate expresses his opinion via some surprising dance moves. Dance Central 3 came out Tuesday, the same day as the second presidential debate. BONUS: Classic Twister Game Moves Into Digital Age With Britney Spears Hasbro recently ditched the classic Twister mat for its latest version of the game — Twister Dance. Britney Spears recorded a full Twister remix music video of her song “Till the World Ends” to help promote the game. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/17/dance-central-3-usher-debate-ad/
If the action and gore in the summer flick The Expendables 2 was too much for a family night at the movies, leave it to Toy Story‘s Buzz and Woody to PG it up. Media company IGN Entertainment created a parody trailer of what the action film would look like if it had been produced in the Pixar studios. The trailer above mashes up familar scenes from Toy Story to the plotline of The Expendables 2. Would you pay to see Buzz Lightyear voiced by Arnold Schwarzenegger? Top 10 Most-Shared Disney/Pixar Videos 1. Brave Trailer Pixar fans are particularly excited about Brave as it is the first of their films to feature a female lead. Brave is now in theaters. 2. Cars 2 Trailer 2 This is just the first of two trailers on the list that promoted Pixar’s surprise hit Cars 2. 3. Disney’s Monsters University Teaser Of the four teasers released for Monsters University this week, Disney’s got the most buzz. Do you think Mike’s punchline is funniest in this spot? 4. Pogo’s UPular Remix Australian DJ Pogo remixed UP to create this loungy track. If you close your eyes, you could almost forget that most of the lyrics are sung by a pint-sized animated boy scout. 5. For the Birds (Pixar Short) While some Pixar shorts fly under the radar (pardon the pun), this one snagged an Academy Award in 2001, when it aired alongside Monsters, Inc.. 6. Lifted (Pixar Short) This short hit theaters with Ratatouille in 2006. 7. iTunes’ Monsters University Teaser Finally, someone acknowledges that the monsters are naked. It’s no wonder this film has yet to be rated. 8. Finding Nemo: Dory Speaks Whale Pixar released this video as one of their favorite 30-second clips from their films. 9. Toy Story 3: Groovin’ with Ken! Witness as a poor Ken learns that he is nothing but Barbie’s arm candy; belligerence ensues. 10. Cars 2 Trailer 3 Here’s another trailer for the Cars sequel flick. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/29/pixar-expendables-2/
Candy Crush addicts, consider this an intervention. If your Candy Crush Saga addiction has led you to some dark places in life (perhaps depleting your bank account for extra lives), you may find that this honest trailer by YouTube channel Smosh Games rings true. Nope? Not you? Well, maybe you’ll find at least some entertainment in this video’s Kardashian references; it calls Candy Crush “the Kardashian of video games.” Yikes. Colors. Music. Soothing sound effects. The honest trailer is here to boil your Candy Crush obsession down to its fundamental parts and make you feel like a doofus for finding enjoyment in it. BONUS: 7 Mobile Trivia Games to Challenge Your Brain Mobile Trivia Games 1. QuizUp QuizUp is the new kid on the block for mobile trivia, but that freshness also comes with some perks. The app has a lovely, colorful interface. QuizUp also lets you match wits on any topic with your in-game friends or with strangers, so you can compete to top the leaderboards in your area of expertise. The team is actively adding new material, including timely information in both the current events and pop culture categories. Price: Free on iOS and Android Image: Plain Vanilla 2. Sporcle It was an online phenomenon first, and now you can take the Sporcle quizzes anywhere. The trivia categories go beyond the typical subjects to test your knowledge of more unusual pockets of trivia. Do you know which nations have the highest cost of living this year? How good are you on celebrities’ ages or popular baby names? The apps don’t have all the content from the web version, but there’s still a serious number of quizzes to keep you entertained. Price: $2.99 for iOS, $1.99 for Android Image: Sporcle 3. MovieCat and MovieCat 2 How do you make a standard movie trivia game even better? Present all the questions with adorable cartoon cats. MovieCat tests your cinema savvy in a range of ways, from the classic to the contemporary. Anything in the movie realm is fair game — including posters, costumes and award winners — and the faster you answer, the more points you’ll get. The sequel has all new questions and Cat Scenes, but for now it’s only available on iOS. Price: $1.99 on Android and iPhone, $2.99 on iPad Image: OtherWise Games 4. Jeopardy! The popular game show has long been the standard for TV trivia, and now you can get the experience on your mobile devices. The setup is a little different, with clues given as multiple choice questions rather than the iconic “Answer in the form of a question.” Despite that, you’re still getting an authentic Jeopardy! experience since the clues were collected from the show’s writers. You have the chance to win solo or compete with friends in the Pass and Play mode. Price: $1.99 on iOS and Android Image: Sony Pictures Television 5. Trivial Pursuit This one’s a classic of the board game universe, but it’s just as fun in the mobile […]
Summer is a time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. While most of us know the importance of sunscreen and the danger over exposure can inflict, we still often let ourselves just shrug it off. It’s not like you got a sunburn, so you’re fine, right? Nope. As this video from artist Thomas Leveritt shows, that’s just not true. By asking strangers to pose in front of a UV camera, Leveritt reveals that there’s much more going on than we realize when we step out into the sunlight. You’re going to think twice before the next time you go out in the sun. (H/T: Gizmodo.) Imagine how much worse it would have been if he went to a tanning salon. Share with your friends using the buttons below to make sure they stay safe and always remember sunscreen! Read more: http://viralnova.com/uv-camera/
Like a politician on the campaign trail, Saturday Night Live wants change for season 38, which starts Sept. 15 with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean. To shake things up, SNL revealed this week to The New York Times that Jay Pharoah — not the usual Fred Armisen — will impersonate U.S. President Barack Obama. Let’s commemorate the switch with the following seven SNL clips of presidential impersonators played by Will Ferrell, Dana Carvey, Darrell Hammond and other funnymen. Who is your favorite SNL president? Tell us in the comments. Barack Obama George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush Bill Clinton George W. Bush Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/09/14/snl-president-obama-impersonator/
During the April 11 episode of Community, NBC is throwing a GIFathon, where viewers are encouraged to create and post GIFs on Tumblr using hashtag #Greendale GIFs. The best GIFs posted between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET will win prizes, NBC exclusively told Mashable. NBC is trying to harness its viewers who are active on Tumblr to bolster live viewing of the “Intro to Felt Surrogacy” episode. “Intro to Felt Surrogacy” features the cast as puppets and guest Sara Bareilles, so NBC is looking for for puppet-related GIFs. NBC describes the episode as such: The study group takes a wild balloon ride that crash lands in the woods and they end up spending some quality time together with a friendly mountain man (Jason Alexander of Seinfeld). GIFathon prizes include a signed script, season 3 DVD, puppet T-shirt, posters, stuffed “Being Human” mascot, Greendale white robe, duffle bag, Day Break CD, cast photo and mugs. BONUS: ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Wait Hours to See These Items in Person Game of Thrones Exhibition in New York City Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof Game of Thrones Exhibition Photos by Mashable’s Emil Lendof […]
The great white shark is one of the most formidable hunters on the planet, but it has one nemesis that it remains powerless against, the shark cage. That’s good news for these divers. Otherwise this great white would have been chowing down on scuba gear and Steve instead of an unsatisfying nibble of steel. Great whites can swim at up to 25 mph maximum in short bursts. When you add their razor sharp teeth to that equation, we can all give thanks that these gentlemen had a barrier between them and certain doom. As you can tell by their laughter at the end everyone made it out unscathed. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/great-white-shark-says-hello/
When it comes to matching beautiful cinematography with a beautiful story, not many filmmakers are better than Wes Anderson. The American director of such films as Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom is a favorite among many film lovers for his unique visual style. Anderson’s films have garnered him six Oscar nominations and earned him a cult following. But what makes his movies look so good? The answer might just be perfect symmetry. In this compilation from several of his movies, the symmetry of his visual style is put on display. Throughout his nearly 20-year career, Anderson has kept his symmetrical look consistent. It’s no wonder why he is considered one of the greatest modern filmmakers. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/wes-anderson-centered/
Being an adult is just as frustrating as it is rewarding most of the time. Every new accomplishment is quickly replaced by a new challenge and it sometimes just feels like you’re constantly dealing with problems you just dealt with. When you get discouraged, think of this little guy and his remarkable sense of perseverance over adversity. He doesn’t see the tennis ball tube as half full or half empty. He just sees a job that needs doing, and does it, no matter how frustrating. One day he’ll get all those balls in the tube. On that glorious day we hope there’s a juice box waiting for him. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/what-it-feels-like-to-be-adult/
Sometimes we take for granted the simple wonders of life. For example, every so often water will fall from the sky and we usually just find it annoying. Not this English Bulldog though. This pup experiences rain for the first time and reacts with nothing but joy and amazement. He spins around in circles, tries to catch some raindrops in his mouth and loses all his cool. This puppy should be a role model to us all. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/bulldog-sees-rain-for-first-time/
