Ghostbusters Firehouse
The A.V. Club cruise the streets of TriBeCa to the Hook And Ladder Company 8, the home of our favorite paranormal exterminators.
The A.V. Club cruise the streets of TriBeCa to the Hook And Ladder Company 8, the home of our favorite paranormal exterminators.
Prepare thyself for a badass horror film following a group of badass LARPers who summon one badass demon from the underworld with Summer Glau looking like a not-so-badass Xena Warrior Princess. In theaters late 2011.
The 1977 parody that started all Star Wars parodies follows Fluke Starbucker, Ham Salad, and Princess Anne-Droid as they try to save another part of the galaxy from Darph Nader. May the Farce be with you.
Skechers is making a serious push onto the hardwood with a basketball collection built around the demands of modern play. Headlined by the same models worn by OG Anunoby, the lineup balances speed, control, and explosiveness across two distinct silhouettes. The low-top SKX Nexus is engineered for quick cuts and all-around stability, delivering the comfort and responsiveness needed for players who thrive in transition. For those who rely on lift and grip, the SKX Reign focuses on aggressive traction and support designed to keep movements sharp on both ends of the floor. Together, the collection reflects a performance-first approach that mirrors Anunoby's own game: versatile, powerful, and always under control.
Presented by Skechers
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
A coulrophobic's worst nightmare as these killer clowns duke it out for the attention of a sexy acrobat. In theaters August 12, 2011.
The Australian version of Kick-Ass meets Super with Ryan Kwanten as the awkward office worker who moolights as a superhero. In theaters August 19, 2011.
Justin Timberlake plays a futuristic Robin Hood, stealing time from the rich and giving it to the poor, with the help of a bobbed Amanda Seyfried. In theaters October 28, 2011.
Gina Carano does what you'd expect from a MMA fighter and American Gladiator — a lot of ass kicking — while being targeted by Antonio Banderas, Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, and Channing Tatum. In theaters January 20, 2012.
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
C-3PO busts R2-D2 smoking a cig. What a buzzkill.
In the film adaptation of James Sallis's novel, Ryan Gosling plays a bad boy who tries to help Carey Mulligan's bad husband and gets himself mixed up with bad girl Christina Hendricks and Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad. In theaters September 16, 2011.