Oscar-winning films The Black Swan and Whiplash have two things in common: Artists obsessed with attaining success. For Nina, Natalie Portman's character in The Black Swan, this means getting the role of the White Swan. In Whiplash, Miles Tiller's role as Andrew finds the young student dreaming of joing the studio band at the Schaffer Conservatory. Lessons from the Screenplay examines the lengths these characters are willing to go to secure their dreams.
Fire, explosions, robots, insane speeds, and science — it's all here in Netflix's White Rabbit Project. Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara put some of history's greatest inventions, crimes, and more to the scientific test. From the producers of Mythbusters, White Rabbit Project comes to Netflix December 9, 2016.
Most celebrities don't like reliving their past works. But if Tom Hanks has shown us anything, it's that he's not like most celebrities. He's already been seen performing the Big rap on multiple outlets, and now he's bringing back another one of his beloved characters. While on The Graham Norton Show, Hanks reminds us all why we love him so much when he recites a scene from Forrest Gump.
Hairmax kicks off Black Friday with deep discounts on its clinically proven hair growth lineup. The Lumina Hair Growth Helmet is $500 off and comes with a free five-piece gift set including shampoo, conditioner, supplements, and more. The PowerFlex Laser Cap 272 is also $500 off, while LaserBand and LaserComb devices are up to 20% off. Haircare and supplements get 15% off, and first-time subscribers can save 40%. These deals make it the perfect time to invest in thicker, fuller hair.
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
It's not a new Wes Anderson film but it's the next best thing. The director adds his quirky flair to this ad for H&M that has all the Christmas feels. In true Anderson fashion, the short is full of tracking shots, pastel hues, smooth camera pans, and Adrien Brody.
4.2 seconds. That's exactly how long it took to film the entire video for OK Go's latest single, "The One Moment". The eclectic band takes the combination of math and music to the next level, using slow-motion video to stretch a brief moment into a four minute long music video.
In just over two weeks, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will open. This is last trailer before release, and a new-old enemy looks like he might make an appearance: Grand Moff Tarkin, played by Peter Cushing. Although Cushing died in 1994, there are rumors that he was digitally recreated for a role in the film. We'll know for sure when Rogue One finally lands in theaters on December 16, 2016.
Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch's triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights has become one of the most indecipherable and studied paintings in history. Dating from between 1490 to 1510, scholars have tried to interpret the panels, but have largely failed to form a consensus. Studio Smack was chosen to reinterpret the painting, and did so with a stunning animation that puts a modern twist on the classic image.
The original Caribou boot carried explorers across arctic landscapes to the top of the world and later became the world's first snowboarding boot, cementing its place as a cold-weather legend. The new Caribou Horizon GTX channels that same grit with refined leather, modern insulation, and premium Gore-Tex protection. Whether cutting through slush-slicked city streets or climbing toward the altitude of après escapes, the Caribou Horizon GTX keeps you moving in life's coldest moments. The horizon is calling—step boldly into adventure and the unknown.
Nike's Eliud Kipchoge Collection celebrates the relentless pursuit of speed, endurance, and perfection embodied by one of the greatest marathoners of all time. Kipchoge—two-time Olympic gold medalist and former marathon world record holder—has redefined human limits on the road, and now his legacy fuels the next generation of runners. From the record-breaking Alphafly 3 to the precision-built Victory 2 spikes, every piece in the collection is engineered for performance at the highest level. Whether you're chasing a new personal best or just chasing the horizon, this is gear built for greatness.
Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking anime film Akira not only introduced the genre to millions, it also pushed the boundaries of what was possible in animation. Every frame is painstakingly animated and detailed, but one of the most fantastic aspects is the lighting. The Nerdwriter looks at Akira, animation, and the role of lighting in conveying mood and substance.
One of the greatest technological achievements of the First World War was the gun synchronizer. It allowed for the mounting of guns firing through an airplane's propeller, turning the entire machine into a weapons platform. The Slo Mo Guys built a mockup of a WWI fighter aircraft and filmed the operation of the synchronization gear at over 120,000 frames per second.