Preposterous
Long live the absurd. Nails that won't be hammered, balloons that smash cactuses — animator Florent Porta created a series of scenes that defy your expectations and make no sense whatsoever.
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The Untold Truth Of Chappelle's Show
Although Chappelle's Show only ran for three seasons, the third being a compilation of completed sketches, the show became a TV phenomenon. The series has been off the air for ten years, but fans are still saying "game, blouses" and "I'm Rick James, bitch!" But beyond the stand-up bits and legendary sketches, there's a lot you might now. Here's some of the untold truths about the short-lived series.
Distance Between Dreams
The winter of 2015 was a historic year for big-wave surfing. An El Niño-fueled winter in the Pacific created some of the biggest waves ever seen, and surfer and director Ian Walsh was there to capture it. As big-wave surfing has moved from jet-ski tow-ins to paddling into the waves, the risks have only gotten higher. Walsh shows you the danger and beauty of surfing some of the best waves ever seen.
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Minecraft Dungeons II
Minecraft Dungeons II takes the block-building phenomenon into a new action-RPG adventure, expanding the dungeon-crawling formula with a fresh campaign, deeper combat, and more ways to play together. Players can explore sprawling, procedurally generated environments, battle familiar Minecraft mobs and formidable new enemies, and build out their characters with customizable gear and abilities. Designed for solo players and co-op crews alike, it blends the accessible creativity of Minecraft with fast-paced action, exploration, and loot-driven progression for a new way to experience the Overworld.
Presented by Minecraft.
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AWS Marketplace Glean Work AI Platform
Glean is bringing a more practical approach to enterprise AI, giving organizations a centralized way to search, understand, and act on the information scattered across their business. Its enterprise search creates a contextual knowledge graph that powers AI applications and agents, helping employees find information faster while automating repetitive tasks that can quietly consume hours of the workday. No-code tools and personalized AI assistance also make the platform accessible to employees regardless of technical expertise, providing a more secure and manageable alternative to the growing patchwork of shadow AI tools. The result is an enterprise AI platform designed to turn fragmented company knowledge into something employees can actually use.
Presented by AWS Marketplace.
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Rogue One Featurette
There's officially less than one month until the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Before it arrives, director Gareth Edwards and the cast take you behind the scenes of the franchise's first standalone film. The story takes place pre-New Hope, and if you're a life long fan like Diego Luna, you've probably been dreaming up your own scenario for a long time. Well that dream is about to become a reality when the film finally comes to theaters December 16, 2016.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Neil Patrick Harris trades the smart suits and clean look for a very filthy Count Olaf in Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. The scheming Count takes in the Baudelaire orphans, trying his damnedest to rob them of their fortune. The series premieres January 13, 2017.
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Hydraulic Press in Slow-Motion
Two of the best things on the internet have finally come together — the hydraulic press and super slow motion video. The Slow Mo Guys took some inspiration from the Hydraulic Press channel, compressing a full deck of cards into a millimeters-thin stack. The explosion was captured, of course, in fantastic slow-motion.
Accent Expert on 32 Actors Accents
Dialect coach Erik Singer is an expert on accents, and he's really good at his job. WIRED invited him to critique the accents of 32 actors, from the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman's excellent Truman Capote, to Kevin Costner's terrible Robin Hood. The subtleties of what goes into creating an accent for the screen are amazing.
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Nature's Bounty Supplements
Nature's Bounty covers the everyday essentials of a well-rounded supplement routine, from Super B-Complex and fish oil to magnesium glycinate, immune support, and formulas designed for stress and mood. Standouts include Super B-Complex with vitamin C, High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate with 240mg per serving, and Immune 24 Hour+ with Ester-C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and echinacea. With a broad range of vitamins, minerals, and targeted supplements, it's a straightforward way to build a more personalized wellness regimen from a trusted name in nutritional supplements.
Presented by Nature's Bounty.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium
Originally released in 1995, the Air Max 95 translated anatomy into footwear, with a midsole inspired by the spine, layered upper panels representing muscle fibers, and laces mimicking the ribs. The Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium carries that unconventional design into the present with a mix of textile and synthetic leather reinforcing its signature wavy profile. Underfoot, oversized Max Air cushioning pairs with a foam midsole for lightweight comfort, while flex grooves encourage natural movement and a rubber outsole adds everyday durability. Thirty years after turning human anatomy into a running shoe, the Air Max 95 still looks unlike anything else on the pavement.
Presented by Nike.
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Kong: Skull Island
Monsters do exists. In Jordan Vogt-Roberts' King Kong reboot, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, and Brie Larson travel to an island where a gigantic angry ape is the least of their problems, because there's also gigantic lizards, gigantic water buffalo, and a normal size John C. Reilly. Cross your fingers for a monster-to-monster throw down when the film comes to theaters March 10, 2017.
Enter Sandman Classroom Instruments
The Roots and Metallica just made the collaboration no one saw coming. Adding a xylophone and a kazoo to the 1991 hit "Enter Sandman", the two bands cram into Jimmy Fallon's music room to turn the heavy metal staple in to a classroom classic. You may love it, you may hate it, but you will respect the way Lars throws down on the mini cymbals.
