"This synthesiser is by far the best I have heard, because it varies the intonation, and doesn't speak like a Dalek. The only trouble is that it gives me an American accent." - Prof. Dr. Stephen Hawking.

http://www.hawking.org.uk/index.php/disability

- James -

Here's a music video from Funny or Die (I believe it is viewable outside the USA - let me know if not, please) featuring characters from GI JOE on their "down time." It's more based on the 80's cartoon and action figure collection than the new movie, but... still interesting.

...especially with the cast lineup.


The Ballad of G.I. Joe from Olivia ( Read more... )

A nine or so minute preview of the upcoming remake (er, "response," as the creators of the new version claim) of The Prisoner was shown at San Diego Comic Con over the weekend ( Read more... )

Wow. Just... wow. I can only assume this is urban slang in the UK, but I think I should start using it around the States ( Read more... )

Hello, friends ( Read more... )

...but the State Supreme Court in Minnesota has effectively declared, unanimously, that Al Franken is the winner of the second Senate seat in that state. And, according to the article below, the Republican Governor (Pawlenty) had said that he'll sign the affirmation depending on the Supreme Court's decision if Franken is entitled to the post or ( Read more... )

So, Twitter posts have confirmed that Jeff Goldblum has died in an accident while filming in New Zealand.

Jeff showed up on the Colbert Report to discuss his death and provide a eulogy for... himself.

Enjoy. (Hopefully this works outside the US... if not, let me know and I'll try to find a link to a more internationally friendly video.)

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Apparently, there's an 11 year old from Japan who needs a heart transplant, but there is a law that prohibits donor organs from anyone under the age of 15 ( Read more... )

Here's a video from MC Frontalot ( Read more... )

AMC's remake of The Prisoner is due later this year (November-ish).

Here's the teaser trailer.

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- James -