In 1964, Goldfinger opened in theaters and cemented James Bond as a de facto cultural icon. Another star of the film became as closely associated with 007 as gadgets or his unflappable demeanor Ᾱ the Aston Martin DB5. Aston Martin has hand-built 25 exact continuations of Bond's DB5 from the film, with each one featuring Q's handiwork, including machine guns under the turn signals, a smokescreen, and a radar screen in the dash. To mark the beginning of deliveries, Aston Martin gathered the first five DB5 Goldfingers together in this video.
As Leslie Jones put it, 2020 "was a train wreck and a shit show but that would be unfair to trains and shit." So to end one of the most chaotic years in history, the Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker is recapping it with a comedy event. The documentary-style special also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Lisa Kudrow, Hugh Grant, Joe Keery, Kumail Nanjiani, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, and Cristin Milioti as the fictional experts, politicos, and monarchs that lead us through the last 12 months. Death to 2020 will stream on Netflix December 27, 2020.
Get your banana peels ready. Universal Studios Japan has finally announced the opening date for their Super Nintendo World. The Osaka theme park will press play on the game-based land on February 4th, 2021, with the main attraction being its Mario Kart ride. The rollercoaster is housed in a replica of Bowser's castle and will use AR and projection mapping technology for riders to virtually sabotage other guests while wearing headsets that look like Mario's cap.
Worn by His Airness during the Bulls' record-setting 1995-96 season, the Air Jordan 11 is among the line's most iconic entries. To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, Nike is giving them a serpentine makeover with the Retro LNY. Replacing the normal patent leather mudguard is an iridescent snakeskin pattern that gives the shoe a fresh look, paired with a translucent outsole and white upper. As always, Nike Air technology keeps feet comfortable, whether lacing them up for a pickup game or a night on the town.
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away nearly five years ago, yet his legacy is arguably stronger than ever, with countless athletes citing his "Mamba mentality" as inspiration. Nike's Kobe Bryant Collection lets them show support on and off the court. Included are Dri-FIT essentials like shorts and tees, Therma-FIT hoodies and pants for hangouts and cool weather sessions, and, of course, a lineup of signature sneakers.
Eminem released the deluxe edition of his album Music to be Murdered By and dropped an insane new video to go with it. Hazmat suits, bats, talk show hosts — you can guess where this is going, with lyrics that hit on COVID and politics.
Justin Timberlake returns to film for an Apple+ original movie. The actor/singer stars as Eddie Palmer, a former high school football player whose career was cut short when he was sent to prison. After a 12-year stint, he returns to his hometown and finds his purpose while caring for an abandoned boy named Eddie. Palmer will begin streaming on January 29, 2021.
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
Nike's Pegasus is an incredibly popular running shoe for everyone from serious athletes to weekend warriors. The Pegasus Premium takes its winning formula and gives it an upgrade. It has a circular knit upper that's incredibly lightweight and breathable and sits atop a triple stack of running tech. That includes full-length ZoomX foam, the first-ever sculpted Air Zoom unit, and a ReactX foam midsole, which combine for exceptionable responsiveness and energy return. At the base, a zonally-designed waffle outsole provides traction and durability.
The Empire Strikes Back is 40 years old, and as part of the celebrations, Lucasfilm released this behind-the-scenes snippet from the making of the film. Watch a very young Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and the rest of the cast and crew as they bring one of the greatest films of all time to life.
From the playground to professional grounds, tag has become a burgeoning pro sport in its own right. What started with two friends and a GoPro has launched careers — and this is how it happened. Vox talks to Damien and Christian Devaux who helped launch chase tag into a worldwide phenomenon.
