This might be the biggest collaboration in music — 150 songs from 100 artists, all masterfully edited together to make one track following the last 40 years of hip hop. It isn't strictly chronological, but every song and beat intersect, with one rhyme seamlessly flowing into the next.
The morning after a massive thunderstorm, a thick, unnatural mist settles over the town of Bridgton, Maine. Hidden within the mist are creatures, unlike anything ever seen on Earth. Cut off from the outside world, the townsfolk struggle to keep from breaking down, making themselves an enemy as lethal as the things in the mist outside. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Mist premieres on Spike TV June 22, 2017.
It isn't exactly Litchfield Penitentiary, but it's pretty close. Piper Snackman has a mission when she comes to Litchfield Academy: Getting the students to snack a little healthier. Sesame Street puts their own slightly softer take on Netflix's hit series in this parody of Orange is the New Black.
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
With sci-fi films like District 9 and Chappie on his resume, Neill Blomkamp is more than qualified to deliver a worthy alien film. But instead of just one feature, the director is releasing a series of short films entitled Oats Studios. The project is highlighted in this full-length trailer revealing a dystopian Paris, alien creatures, and genre alums Dakota Fanning and Sigourney Weaver. Volume 1 will be available for streaming on YouTube and Steam.
The bugs are back — and they're everywhere. The all-new computer animated sequel to 1997's Starship Troopers has Rico battling the arachnids again, this time on Mars. Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer voice Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores in Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars, screening one night only in select theaters August 21, 2017.
Tom Cruise is in the cockpit again but it's not for the Top Gun sequel. Based on the life of Barry Seal, the film follows the TWA pilot turned drugs smuggler turned DEA informant as he carried cocaine for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel during the 80s. From The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman, American Made is slated for release September 29, 2017.
It takes a lot of fast cars, high-speed accidents, and over-the-top stunts to take back a town from the criminal cartel running the place. Need for Speed Payback lets you live your Fast and the Furious dream from the comfort of your own couch — without the millions of dollars worth of cars and safety equipment. Payback is out November 10, 2017 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
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The Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot brings recovery technology into a wearable format designed to keep athletes moving. Combining Hyperice's HyperHeat technology with Normatec dynamic air compression, the high-top boot delivers targeted warmth and rhythmic compression to the feet, ankles, and Achilles, helping prepare muscles for activity and support post-workout recovery. Three heat levels and three compression settings allow for a customized experience, with controls built into the boots or accessible through the Hyperice app via Bluetooth. Designed to be worn while sitting, standing, or walking, the battery-powered system makes it possible to warm up on the go, whether heading to the gym, preparing for competition, or recovering between sessions. With USB-C charging and a TSA-friendly design, the Hyperboot brings a new level of mobility to the warm-up routine.
As subjective as sports analysis can be, statistics play a huge role in evaluating performance. With the advent of "moneyball" analytics, the age of the subjective talent scout has slowly given way to a more objective look at crunching numbers. But big data doesn't work in every sport — a prime example being the contrast between underdogs in professional hockey and basketball. Vox looks at how the numbers don't always add up in some pro sports.
Although movies are filled with tons of visuals to capture our attention, they would be nothing without sound. Good sound design doesn't simply give every thing that moves an effect, but also helps guide the audience. WIth some assistance from Ben Burtt, he worked on Star Wars so we're sure he knows what he's talking about, The Royal Ocean Film Society explores the world of sound design beyond just cheap explosions and the infamous Wilhelm scream to reveal how it can aid with storytelling.