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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino and one of the most star-studded casts in history take on the Manson Family murders for the director's ninth film. Following actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth, the film takes place in 1969 Los Angeles during a series of gruesome murders orchestrated by Charles Manson, which included the death of actress Sharon Tate. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning, Lena Dunham, and Luke Perry and is slated for release July 26, 2019.
Good Boys
If Superbad took place in the sixth grade, it would be Good Boys. In Gene Stupnitsky's directorial debut, a group of 12-year-old boys skips school and spends an entire day making a series of terrible decisions. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg serve as producers while Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, and Brady Noon make up the underage cast. The film comes to theaters on August 16, 2019.
The Boys
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg link up with Eric Kripke to bring another Garth Ennis comic book series to life. Their Preacher follow-up centers around a group of fame-hungry superheroes and the vigilantes who try to keep them in check. Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso, Tomer Kapon, and Karen Fukuhara make up the CIA power-squad when the show premieres on Amazon Prime Video on July 26, 2019.
Learn Your Cuts Of Beef With Babish
There might not be anything as succulent — or American — as a perfectly cooked cut of beef. If you've watched Binging with Babish, you know how to cook — and now you can learn what you're cooking and the best way to prepare it. Babish went to Porter Road to learn all about beef and teach you what you need to know.
Vorticity
Mother Nature can be beautiful but she also has a wrath like no other. Storm chaser Mike Olbinski captures her rage throughout the plains in this over seven-minute time-lapse of intense supercell formations.
Apocalypse Now Final Cut
Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now has seen several revisions over the years, in both the editing room before release and its post-theater career. The haunting Vietnam epic is now being released in its most complete version yet — fully restored in 4k UHD, just as Coppola intended. The film will also see a limited release in select IMAX theaters and NAGRA myCinema locations on August 15th.
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NASA Cap
The logos and symbols that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has used throughout their history are nearly as iconic as their achievements. This black trucker style mesh cap bears one of their well-known logos, designed in 1975 and nicknamed the "worm." The logo was retired in 1992 and adorns this hat with a gold text embroidered iron-on patch. The 5-panel, high profile snapback cap is lightweight and breathable and adds a nostalgic touch to your casual look.
Smart Rope Jump Rope
Jumping rope is one of the best ways to burn calories, and now you can train and track at the same time with this smart rope. The rope combines form and function with comfortable 45 degree angled handles to help make this age-old workout more interesting. Other ropes on the market provide tracking, but none have a strand of bright white LEDs that are visible while you're jumping. View jump counts, calories burned, or the duration of your workout as the rope swings in front of you. All the data is then transmitted via Bluetooth to a smartphone app — meaning all you have to supply is some sweat and an epic workout soundtrack.
Sizing:
Medium 101 inches / 258 cm
Large : 107 inches / 274 cmBattery:
Full charge in 2 hours / 36 hours of use / Lithium Polymer Battery
Connectivity:
Bluetooth 4.0 LE two-way communication with smartphone
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Tesla-Powered Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 was a 911 with a Volkswagen-style flat-four instead os the 911's flat-six. When a customer brought it in for conversion to an electric drivetrain, Zelectric Motors and EV West jumped at the chance. The 912 now carries a Tesla P85 battery pack and motors, making it the fastest 912 on the planet.
Parallel
We're not sure which is more impressive, Brandon Semenuk's and Ryan Howard's insane tandem riding skills or the camera man's slick drone piloting. Either way, the combination produced a sick mountain bike run through the trails of Rattlesnake Ridge.
Stranger Things / Season 3
As if dealing with the side-effects of puberty isn't enough, the kids from Hawkins also have to face-off against one of the most insane-looking supernatural monsters to come out of the Upside Down. Looks like it's going to be one hell of a summer. Season three of Stranger Things beings July 4, 2019, on Netflix.
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials fans have a reason to celebrate. Sir Philip Pullman's trilogy is coming to HBO. The series will take cues from the fantasy novels as Lyra searches for a kidnapped friend and uncovers a scheme centered around stolen children. Starring Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ruth Wilson, the show will also air on BBC One this fall.
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Ad Astra
The Lost City of Z director James Gray returns with a space epic. The film follows Brad Pitt as he journeys through the cosmos to find his missing father — a rogue scientist who could be destroying Earth. Also starring Tommy Lee Jones and Liv Tyler, Ad Astra will go to theaters September 20, 2019.
The Righteous Gemstones
Danny McBride, John Goodman, and Adam Devine are the Gemstones — a televangelist family known around the world. The dysfunctional trio hides their greedy, deceptive ways behind righteous personas and the occasional charitable act. The series premieres August 18, 2019, on HBO.
The Science of A Golf Drive
With advances in technology and equipment, professional golfers are driving the ball farther than ever. Today, most pros average a distance of 320 yards with the best going over 400. Even with these impressive numbers, the likelihood of anyone hitting a ball 450 yards is slim. With some help from pro golfer Dustin Johnson, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explains why it's almost impossible to drive a golf ball 450 yards.
The Dream Watch Collection
Just because you can't afford a Ferrari doesn't mean you can't dream of owning one. The same goes for a Rolex. In this ultimate what-if scenario, Watchfinder & Co. builds a dream three-piece collection of luxury watches. If these aren't your style, they've also assembled a trio of timepieces for the more classic collector.
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Veark CK01 Chef's Knife
Created in Solingen, Germany, using a single piece of stainless steel, this chef's knife is ready to be the most important tool in your kitchen. Taking visual cues from the world of traditional metal tools, Veark makes each knife using a drop forging process that leaves the CK01 with a unique pattern on the handle, so no two are alike — while the ergonomic open handle design allows you to hold the knife right at the balance point for an ideal grip. It also has an impressive 58 Rockwell hardness — allowing it to be sharper than most of its competitors, so it's equipped to handle just about any kitchen task you throw its way.
Blade Length: 7.9" / Overall Length: 12.6" / Weight: 7 oz.
SimpliSafe Home Security
Protecting your property shouldn't involve drilling holes and running wires. The Simplisafe Home Security System requires none of the above, and is easy to install yourself. It starts with a base station that connects to their service via WiFi with a backup cellular connection for emergencies. You can arm and disarm it from the keypad, with a key fob, or with your phone. Add on as many entry, motion, smoke, glass break, and CO sensors as you need — the system is easily expandable to fit your needs, and comes with the assurance of 24/7 monitoring.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Your childhood is coming back to haunt you thanks to Guillermo del Toro. The director is bringing the Alvin Schwartz book series that gave you nightmares to life in a big screen adaptation. If you dare, the film will premiere in theaters August 9, 2019.
21 Bridges
It's the ultimate shot at redemption when a disgraced NYPD detective gets the call to hunt down two robbers suspected of killing eight cops. The manhunt for the suspects leads to every entry and exit on Manhattan being shut down, and who is really hunting who becomes murky when a massive conspiracy is revealed. Starring Chadwick Boseman, 21 Bridges comes to theaters July 12, 2019.
Watchmen
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel is being adapted once again for an HBO series. Created by Damon Lindelof, this modern-day reimagining embraces the original series and its alternate history where superheroes are shunned while putting a fresh spin on the classic comic books. The series will star Regina King, Don Johnson, Jeremy Irons, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and is set to premiere this fall.
IT: Chapter Two
27 years ago, the Losers Club banished an ancient evil that had been haunting their hometown of Derry, Maine — or so they thought. Now grown with all the responsibilities that life brings, they have to return home to fulfill their biggest one when IT returns. It: Chapter Two premieres September 6, 2019.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
A thousand years ago, this land was green and good — until the Crystal cracked. So began the story of The Dark Crystal, the masterpiece fairy tale by Jim Henson. 37 years later, the events that led to the original film are being shown in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, created with live-action puppetry and computer-generated visual effects. The result is stunning, and perfectly captures the world created in the first film. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance premieres August 30, 2019 on Netflix.
Astartes
Based on the miniature wargame Warhammer 40,000, Astartes is a five-part CGI series following the Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes. The entire project is completely fan-made by a one talented and dedicated 3D artist. Part four just released and you can catch up on the rest of the series here.
