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The New Pope
Not quite a second season, but more of a continuation — that's how HBO describes The New Pope, which picks up where 2016's The Young Pope left off. John Malkovich's Giovanni Paolo III has now ascended to the papacy, and Jude Law's Lenny Belardo's is about to awaken. The series will be airing on HBO in January 2020.
The Grudge
Based on the Japanese Ju-On films and Sarah Michelle Gellar's 2004 horror classic, The Grudge is getting a reboot. The franchise's original producers return to give the story a sinister new take and an R rating. Starring Andrea Riseborough, John Cho, and Demián Bichir, the film is slated for release on January 3, 2020.
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Victorinox Swiss Army Carbon Mechanical Watch
Already known for their toughness, the latest addition to the I.N.O.X. line adds a carbon case for a new level of strength. The lightweight, space-tested carbon composite is highly resistant to both scratches and heat and houses a highly visible face with luminous hands and indexes protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The timepiece is powered by Swiss-made automatic movement Sellita SW200 with a 38-hour power reserve, visible through the titanium exhibition case back. Each watch finished with a black rubber strap and is delivered in a special packaging that holds an exclusive Spartan PS knife with matte black handles and a black protective bumper.
Diameter: 43mm / Lug width: 20mm / Depth rating: 200 meters / Weight 3.6 oz
Matt Damon's Shelby Sunglasses
Seen on the face of Matt Damon in his role of Carroll Shelby in Ford vs. Ferrari, Entourage of 7's Beacon 1020 sunglasses are a screen-worthy addition to your style arsenal. Not to be confused by imitators or knock-offs, the real sunglasses made by Entourage of 7 sport two dice showing the total number of 7 at each temple hinge. They're also worn by Michael Douglas in The Kominsky Method, an example of their timeless versatility. An Uncrate Exclusive, they're handmade in Japan of translucent Zyl acetate made from cotton and supported by titanium hinges with double rivets. Each arrives with a leather case that folds flat for easy storage.
Size: 51-23-145 mm
Uncrate is an authorized online retailer of Entourage of 7 sunglasses.
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Jet-Powered Star Wars Landspeeder
Mad scientist Colin Furze has built a full-size AT-AT and Kylo Ren's TIE fighter, and to cap off the trilogy, he has just finished a replica of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder from A New Hope. Starting with a golf cart, Colin and his team fabricated the entire landspeeder by hand, all based on a scale model. Watch how he did it here.
Banksy's Bench Birmingham
Banksy has sent out his annual Christmas card. His follow-up to Season's Greetings — a child catching ash snowflakes on his tongue that was painted on the side of a garage in South Whales — draws attention to the homeless in Birmingham with a couple of reindeer pulling a park bench sleigh. The mural already seems to be working. After just 20 minutes, the man featured in the video was given a hot drink, two chocolate bars, and a lighter by some generous folks.
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Bamford GMT Watch
Built to track two time zones at once, a GMT is a must-have for watch aficionados that travel. This example from Bamford stands out, featuring a black dial with a 3 O'Clock date window, icy blue indices, and a matte black case. The dark case and dial contrast beautifully with the blue markers for top-notch visibility that give this GMT an almost futuristic vibe. The watch is powered by a self-winding Sellita GMT movement that uses a central hand and a rotating inner bezel to track a second timezone that is operated using an independent crown. Perfect for jet setters as well as collectors with a keen fashion sense, the timepiece is protected by sapphire crystal glass and finished with a matte black stainless steel bracelet to match the case.
Case Diameter: 40mm / Water Resistance: 100m / Glass: Sapphire Crystal / Lug Width: 20mm / Movement: Sellita SW330-1 / Power Reserve: up to 42 hours / Jewels: 25
Hard Graft Ta-Da Wallet
You don't need to be a magician to appreciate the trick Hard Graft's Ta-Da Wallet has hiding up its sleeve. Pull back the herringbone elastic closure and it folds open, presenting all seven credit/ID/business cards, ready for access. It also has an exterior pocket for folded banknotes and is made in Italy from vegetable-tanned leather.
Width: 3.93" / Height: 2.95" / Depth: 0.39"
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The Boys / Season 2
Just months after the series premiered, Amazon is giving a glimpse of season two. Judging by this teaser, it's even bloodier than before. The Seven and The Boys will return to action sometime in 2020.
6 Underground
What do you get when you mix Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay, and a f*ck-load of dynamite? 6 Underground. Written by the Deadpool and Deadpool 2 team Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film follows six billionaires who form a secret squad of vigilantes after faking their own deaths. It'll premiere on Netflix on December 13, 2019.
