Even More Animated Book Covers
Henning M. Lederer is back at it again. The visual artist has added a third part to his animated book cover series by setting another 66 vintage book graphics in motion.
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Every Porsche 911 Model
Variety is the spice of life. Food, entertainment, education, jobs, hobbies — for everything you can think of, there are millions of ways to do it. The Porsche 911 has been the Swiss Army knife of sports cars for 50 years, winning in almost every conceivable motorsport competition from endurance racing to rallying. Porsche makes 24 models of the 911, and if you can't find one that suits you, you aren't looking for a Porsche. Here's a quick video that explains all 24 flavors in five minutes.
The Last Baseball-Glove Maker in America
Baseball is the American pastime, but there's only one ball glove maker left in the US. Nokona makes one of the best gloves you can get in their factory in Nokona, Texas. Nokona Executive Vice President Rob Storey takes you inside their factory, detailing the materials, handcrafted quality, and love of the game that goes into every glove.
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SimpliSafe Home Security
Cameras, smart locks, entry and motion sensors — the Simplisafe Home Security System keeps you covered the inside out. Its collection of devices doesn't just alert you of an intruder, they also have 24/7 Professional Monitoring that contacts to the police. They provide eyewitness accounts including the invader's whereabouts, if they're armed, and what they're up to, resulting in a dispatch that is 3.5 times faster. But their security isn't only about intruders. The system can also protect your home from other threats like fires, carbon monoxide, and water damage.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
Magic Spoon Cereal
Among the sacrifices made by those looking to eat healthier, abandoning cereal is near the top of the list for many. With Magic Spoon, it doesn't need to be. They've reimagined your favorite childhood cereals into high protein, zero sugar, guilt-free daily indulgences. Each 110-calorie bowl has just 3 grams of net carbs, zero gluten, zero grains, and nothing artificial. Take your pick from blueberry, frosted, fruity, or cocoa flavors, or grab a variety pack and try them all.
Presented by Magic Spoon.
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The Best Horror Movie Trailers of the 1980's
From The Shining and Poltergeist to Friday the 13th and Halloween the 1980's was full of great horror movies. Equally as good as the films were the grainy clips and mysterious voices of the genre's vintage trailers. Here's a compilation of 22 of the decade's very best.
Why Comedy Needs Character
You could remove the zombies from Shaun of the Dead, give the film an entirely different plot, and still have a cast of well-written characters. The characters in Edgar Wright's apocalyptic comedy are as defined by what they are not as what they are, and depend on the cast to fill in those flaws. Lessons From the Screenplay takes a deep dive into Wright and Shaun of the Dead to show that strong characters are essential to a film, even if it's a comedy.
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Timex Allied LT Chronograph Watch
Classic utilitarian styling and modern capabilities meet in the adventure-ready Timex Allied LT Chronograph watch. Powered by a reliable chronograph, the movement measures to 1/20th second and is safe in the water up to 100 meters. Its rugged good looks are the combination of a brushed gunmetal case measuring 42 mm and a blue fabric strap. White markings and a date window at the 4 o'clock stand out against the blue dial while an INDIGLO backlight with night-mode keeps visibility high even in the dark.
Presented by Timex.
Jaybird Wireless Sport Headphones
Light, compact, and advanced, these wireless headphones feature industry-leading battery life and shock, dust, water, and sweat-proof IPX7 construction. The only true wireless headphones that meet U.S. military rugged compliant standards, Vista offer a 16-hour battery life with the included charging case along with 32 hours of uninterrupted independent bud use. And when you use the Jaybird app, you get infinite EQ control over the redesigned 6mm milled drivers for improved driver accuracy and less harmonic distortion for an immersive sound that seems like it couldn't come from such a small source. Each pair provides crystal-clear, zero-lag stereo sound for video, music and calls, and a reliable connection that pairs easily with your phone, every time.
Presented by Jaybird.
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The Evolution of Michael Myers
Like any good villain whose career spans 11 films, Michael Myers has evolved and changed and grown with the times — but he's still a crazed, murderous psychopath. The iconic Captin Kirk mask has had a few changes well, from hair color to hairstyle to various states of weathering. Tell it Animated goes through all of Myers' costumes through the series of films along with a little background to keep you up-to-date on what you might have missed.
Fred Lyon and San Francisco
Former Life magazine photographer Fred Lyon was born and raised in San Francisco. At 94 years old, he has spent his lifetime capturing his native city throughout the decades. During an interview at The Interval, the photography icon shares his unique form of time traveling through 85 photos in 365 seconds.
