Alright superfans of A Christmas Story, I've got news for you. You can win a trip to the real A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio, with a VIP Chinese dinner included. The contest, available at www.AChristmasStoryScene.com calls for you to recreate a scene from the film (see an example below). You don't want to miss your chance here, because I've been there, and it's fantastic. I even met … [Read more...]
If you're a fan of Parks and Recreation, you know well that one of the things that really makes the show is the full force of the entire ensemble. It's a show, oddball as it may be, that truly calls into question the notion of "supporting actors." Whether it's Aziz Ansari rolling out ludicrous monologues, Aubrey Plaza's perfectly dark and disinterested attitude, or Nick Offerman's mere … [Read more...]
There's a bit of a treat in store for Scorsese fans, and it will be hitting newsstands October 25th. The November issue of Harper's Bazaar features photos of some big stars re-envisioning Scorsese classics, and discussing the man himself. Take a quick peek below, and get a glimpse of a few of the images. Harper’s Bazaar collaborated with famed director Martin Scorsese on a portfolio … [Read more...]
So, in case you were waiting for the day that you could say that you'd really heard everything... today's the day. A new "show" is coming your way via Facebook, and you could see parts of "yourself" in the show... sort of. Check this one out. Frankly, I don't get it, but what do you think? WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES FIRST HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO LAUNCH A “SOCIAL SERIES” ON … [Read more...]
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This post brought to you by ampm. All opinions are 100% mine. ampm has an incredible giveaway going on where you can take a shot at an assortment of screens, and a lot of other great prizes. The ampm Too Much Good Stuff giveaway is run through their Facebook page, and you have the chance to win an Apple MacBook Air 11-inch 64GB, iPads, iPod Touches, iPod Nanos, and the Grand Prize, a trip to … [Read more...]
Star Trek fans now have a unique way to geek out, and it comes in the form of a way for them to learn anything they might not already know about the franchise (or at least, don't have memorized). Star Trek PADD (Personal Access Display Device) is an iPad App that recreates the LCARS computer interface from Star Trek, and includes a database of just about everything that has ever happened in the … [Read more...]
The market for board games on the iPad has really taken off lately, and one of the latest contenders is Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition. The move, though one that may cause some to raise their eyebrows, is one that I think is rather brilliant, even if only for the added exposure to world class titles like Carcassone and Ticket to Ride. While a lot of these board game titles are great … [Read more...]
As the AppStore overloads with options, and consumers battle with the competing ideas that, on the one hand, there really is an App for that (productivity, education, information, news), and on the other hand, there really is an App for that (fart noises, lighters, electronic bubble wrap, putting big boobs on your images), some things about the entire world of Apps never cease to amaze me. … [Read more...]
Are you ready to get nuts and destroy Decepticons? Well... yeah, anyhoo... something new is obviously going to be showing its face on the mobile game market, and here comes your look at what it is. On the plus side, depending on your view as to whether or not there needs to be any plus side beyond the fact that there is a Transformers mobile game, the action is coming to you from EA, and their … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Sunbelt Software. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the things we all come to know all too quickly, when trying to take advantage of screening opportunities on the internet, is that anti-virus protection is an absolute must. One of the things that drives me crazy about anti-virus software is that you just don't know what it's doing, and you forget about it, … [Read more...]
Google TV has been out for a while now, and the initial press has been a mix so varied that it's hard to tell what to make of it. The general theory of Google TV was certainly quick to have fans, but many have found reasons to shoot down the system, the way it has been released, and the suspect future. One the techy-er, newsy-er side of things, there is much debate about how Google TV is going … [Read more...]
Expanding on your screening possibilities is the Veebeam. An ultra-sleek and simple way for you to get more great content on your big screen, the Veebeam boasts that if it will play on your PC, you can watch it on your TV. The list of viewing opportunities online is growing daily, whether it's Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, network websites, or a host of others. The trouble is, few people … [Read more...]
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The future may well be right now, and you may just find it at GabCast.TV. You have now officially been invited to create your own show on the internet, and Fred Silverman and Paul Wagner want to see what you've got. Whether you want to go internet shopping with a friend, interview someone live, or create the next webseries sensation (well, if it's a talk show, I guess), you have everything you … [Read more...]
Here's the next effort in making TV more hip for you, NBC now has "an App for that." NBC Live is available in the App Store now, and it provides a host of new ways to "interact" with fans, and to a certain extent the show in general, when you're watching NBC. If you're noticing a trend, you aren't the only one, as creators of all sorts of content are trying to get everyone they can to have more … [Read more...]
