A collective gasp rang across Twilight superfandom-ville Wednesday after news broke of Kristen Stewart’s indiscretions with Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. Fans stumbled into crisis mode when Stewart released a public apology, specifically to boyfriend and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. Amongst the hardest hit in this real life Twilight saga was the Team Edward YouTubers who uploaded their tear-filled feelings about the scandal. YouTube pseudo-celeb and frequent Twilight reaction video poster NuttyMadam shared her peeved feelings on the sitch. The video title pretty much sums it up (though you should totally still watch): “HOW COULD YOU DO THIS KRISTEN?!” Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/25/kristen-stewart-cheating-reaction-video/
The NBA‘s first game ever was played on Nov. 1, 1946 — 66 years ago today. A bunch of white guys wore short shorts, ran the ol’ three man weave and hoisted two-handed set shots from a court bereft of a three-point line. The New York Knickerbockers took down the Toronto Huskies by a score of 68-66 in front of 7,090 fans that day. If you were taller than six-foot-eight George Nostrand, you got free admission. If you weren’t, however, the max you would have had to pay was $2.50. Player salaries, meanwhile, averaged about $5,000 for a season. Thanks to YouTube, the old-school newsreel above shows us just how far the game has come since 1946. The best Knicks tickets today cost thousands of dollars, even marginal players can earn $10 million per year (we’re looking at you, Andris Biedrins) and spectators of the league’s first game certainly didn’t see plays like this: Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/01/first-nba-game-video/
10 Epic Trick Shot Stunts on YouTube 1. Bow and Arrow Trick Shots This dude is awesome. 2. Billy’s Balls 2 Who knew you could have so much fun with a ping pong ball? 3. Hey, Pass Me A Beer! This recent viral hit elevates the simple act of passing a beer to Olympic levels. 4. Mini Golf Trick Shots Fact: You have never seen mini golf played like this. 5. Trick Shot Basketball – Dude Perfect – Summer Camp Edition The Dude Perfect crew is master of the basketball trick shot. 6. Vinyl Throw: MusicBunk This viral marketing stunt is brilliantly done. 7. Waboba Trick Shots (Part 1) The How Ridiculous guys show off their Waboba skills in fine style. 8. Ice Cold Bowling Trick Shots The cold weather just adds to the cool in this fun video. 9. Frisbee Trick Shots – Brodie Smith Brodie Smith sure can throw a mean Frisbee. 10. Epic Trick Shots – The Football Edition These cute kids are the future of the trick shot video genre. BONUS: Guys Backflip Into Jeans Finally, we’re adding this viral hit to our list. Though there’s technically no ball sport action, it has all the elements of a trick shot classic. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/14/best-trick-shot-videos/
Sleeping on the sidewalk outside an Apple Store is totally worth it if Tim Cook shows up. The Apple CEO stopped by the Palo Alto store Friday morning to pose for selfies with intrepid line-dwellers. Cook was also there to, you know, welcome the iPhone 6 or something like that — but selfies, right?! Selfie with Tim Cook. @CBSSF pic.twitter.com/j0Kdms5IiN — Kiet Do (@kietdo) September 19, 2014 After posing for photographs, Cook went inside to open the store doors for everyone pumped to get their hands on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (remember to use two hands, people). Photobombing a #timcook #selfie at #paloalto #iphone6 line pic.twitter.com/PViuhSbXu2 — Bob Redell (@BobNBC) September 19, 2014 Selfie with man behind this craze. Apple CEO Tim cook. interviewed him at Palo Alto store. @kron4news @KRON4APero pic.twitter.com/SQOwSabGUI — Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) September 19, 2014 @tim_cook apple store palo alto #iPhone6 #AppleStore pic.twitter.com/Czi1npfmGU — Phil Buckendorf (@pbuckendorf) September 19, 2014 This is why you wait in line at the Apple store in Palo Alto. Tim Cook selfie. #iphone6 pic.twitter.com/5w4jhzIEPE — Mariel Myers (@producermariel) September 19, 2014 In iPhone 6 line with my man @tim_cook pic.twitter.com/MNojGlRgyD — Kalpesh Kapadia (@kalpeshkapadia) September 19, 2014 .@tim_cook You made my day by showing up at the Palo Alto Apple Store on University and taking a picture! Thanks! pic.twitter.com/CmFcPrUOuh — Jeff Kell (@jeffreykell) September 19, 2014 Just don’t ask Cook to say cheese after you pull out a Samsung. Amateurs. Some guy asked Tim Cook to take a selfie and pulled out a Samsung phone. Cook looked at him and said “we need to get you a new phone.” — Sal Castaneda (@sal_castaneda) September 19, 2014 And for anyone who doesn’t want a side of Tim Cook and long lines with their iPhone, just visit a Best Buy. Redditor inebriusmaximus posted that his local Best Buy opened two hours early on iPhone 6 day, and this is what the excitement looked like inside: window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync||function(src,id){if(document.getElementById(id))return;var js=document.createElement(‘script’);js.id=id;js.src=src;document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0].parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}; _msla(“//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js”,”twitter_jssdk”); Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/09/19/tim-cook-palo-alto-apple-store-selfies/
You might remember Air New Zealand’s latest Hobbit-themed video, featuring a special cameo from director Peter Jackson. If you were wondering how a horse got on the plane, or what it’s like to film with Jackson, Air New Zealand has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of its latest in-flight safety video. The company is known for its quirky in-flight safety videos, but it went all out for this particular one in preparation for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The video has gained nearly 8 million views in less than a week. Several Air New Zealand crewmembers made their acting debut in the video, along with actual actors from The Hobbit, like Dean O’Gorman, who plays Fili the Dwarf. Air New Zealand is also offering a global sweepstakes. Travelers who count the hidden Elvish codes in the original safety video, then visit the website to unlock the code and enter to win a round-trip for two to attend the World Premiere Screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, six nights accommodation in New Zealand, a movie set tour in Matamata, WETA Cave Visit in Wellington and other great Middle Earth prizes. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/07/behind-scenes-air-new-zealand-hobbit/
Whether you’re excited about Star Wars: Episode VII or not, nearly all would agree that the upcoming director — whomever that might be — has some very high expectations to meet. Who do you picture the perfect director to lead the next generation of Star Wars fans? Is it Spielberg? Tarantino? Conan O’Brien picked Wes Anderson for the job during his show on Wednesday night — the latest in a series of hypothetical directors auditioning for the new Star Wars. Anderson is known for films such as The Life Aquatic, Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, and has a very distinct aesthetic style. A Life Galactic — which is shown above, and obviously a parody — has many elements of Anderson’s previous films: Helvetica font, quirky decor and anticlimactic arguments. Sounds perfect for a scene as controversial as “Han Shot First,” right? BONUS: 10 Out of This World Star Wars-Disney Mashups Star Wars / Disney Memes Cool story, bro. Via @PeteRKn65 Old School Via @benzenben Nice Hat Via @JuanP6 Even More Frightening Via @OZavila It’s A Parent Trap! Via @awnelson17 Winnie The Ewok Via @f_francavilla Uh Oh Via @TechnicallyRon Still Iconic Via @youngdesign When You Wish Upon A Deathstar Via @AlexJamesFitz Snow White, Seven Dwarfs and a Jedi Master Via @anniecolbert Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/09/wes-anderson-star-wars/
Anyone old enough to buy their own Halloween candy knows that once you move past the age of trick-or-treating, the real fun comes from revisiting the things that might have terrified you as a child — specifically, horror movies. Films that once left you shaking under the covers become slightly less believable or traumatizing as your perception of reality and special effects technology changes. In fact, many horror comedy B-movies have become cult classics for basically being awful. Get the popcorn ready, because you’re about to LOL in horror. Cheesy Horror Movies 1. Killer Klowns from Outer Space Clowns are scary enough on their own. In this 1988 horror flick, we’re talking about aliens that look like clowns — that also have killer shadow-puppet magic skills. Who came up with this stuff, anyway? Video: YouTube, pocketsizedbeauty 2. Dead Alive Forget about the rib-ripping scene, in which we learn our insides look like a mudslide when pouring out of our body. The scariest part is at 1:25, when we discover that the living dead will dig for your gold. ‘Snot funny. Video: YouTube, movieclips 3. Chopping Mall How can you tell things are going to get weird in this 1986 film? The screaming, pants-less woman is not even the most questionable part of the clip. Who was that robo-mall cop thanking, anyway? Video: YouTube, bmoviereviews . 4. Troll 2 This 1990 horror-comedy B-movie is so hilariously bad, it has developed a cult following. This scene in particular is a classic, and needs no explanation as to why. Video: YouTube, Veovisjohn 5. The Gingerdead Man This is what happens when you bake the spirit of Gary Busey into a holiday treat. It’s also why we can’t have nice things. The 2005 movie is so bad, we couldn’t possibly pick one scene. Video: YouTube, GrackleBoxStudios 6. Nightmare on Elm Street We all have to start somewhere in our careers, and for Johnny Depp, it was in 1984, when he lost a battle with a bed. The old and clunky technology just makes this scene better/worse. Video: YouTube, TzTokFlame 7. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes The special effects in 1978 were just incredible. We’re at a loss for words over the giant, evil tomato in this film. Video: YouTube, lemonysnicket1234567 8. Santa’s Slay Skip to 1:50 if you don’t find enjoyment in obnoxiously rich people talking about their “humble” Christmas. Video: YouTube, itburnswhenithink 9. The Spookies This 1986 film features a group of travelers who (surprise) took a wrong turn. One of the more unlucky guests falls into a sticky situation with all kinds of “WTF?” going on. Video: YouTube, hinatasaix2 10. Birdemic: Shock and Terror There are so many things to say about this 2010 masterpiece, it’s hard to know where to start. Maybe it’s the acting. Maybe it’s the choice of weaponry. Or maybe it’s the unfathomable use of special effects. Regardless, this important piece of cinema is so mind-blowingly confounding, it would bring Hitchcock to tears … of some form, anyway. […]
What happens when high school theater kids grow up and get hooked on the addictive street drug known as the interwebz? Answer: YouTube videos like this one. “Tumblr: The Musical” turns the art of Tumbln’ into a catchy tune, complete Internet meme references, web culture jokes and a cameo from Hipster Ariel. Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/tumblr-the-musical-video/
10 Photo a Day Videos 1. Walking through China 2. A journey, one step at a time 3. Man over 5 years 4. Man over 12.5 years 5. Woman over 5.5 years 6. 100 years 7. 200 days of hair growth 8. Four years in college 9. Puppy to adult over 1 year 10. Girl from birth till 10 years Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/12/timelapse-self-portraits/
8 Great Kids’ Costumes at New York Comic Con Adventure Time A young Finn with his mom as Princess Bubblegum. Bumblebee Transformer This amazing costume actually goes from Bumblebee the transformer to his car form. Cosplay Family A great family of all Marvel characters. Gangnam Kids It isn’t Comic Con without someone dancing to Gangnam Style. Link There were lots of youngsters dressed as the Hylian hero. Little Jedi The young padawan is learning. Sailor Jupiter This girl dressed as one of the characters from Sailor Moon. South Park These teenagers dressed as South Park characters. Kenny has clearly been through the ringer. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/15/ny-comic-con-kids/
