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.
The city becomes a concrete playground with the Nike Ava Edge, navigating everything from morning commutes on crowded sidewalks to late night rooftop bars and adventures. Inspired by the geometry and interconnected grid networks of modern cities, the upper layers are formed by weaving textiles with breathable mesh netting to create a flexible and protective fit around the foot. An oversized midsole uses performance-level SCF foam for soft cushioning through long days on concrete, while a flexible, perforated rubber outsole wraps onto the midsole for added durability and leaves a distinctive imprint behind with every step. Combining technical construction with an urban-focused silhouette, the Ava Edge takes the active lifestyle of the Ava lineup off the running route and into the everyday rhythm of the city.
Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
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.
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.
Pegasus is Nike's top-selling running line and its longest-lived, and the 42 gives the everyday trainer a roomier fit. The ReactX foam midsole, up 13% in responsiveness over Nike's previous React foam, is paired with an Air Zoom unit that curves the full length of the shoe for the highest energy return Nike offers, from heel to toe-off. The mesh upper is softer and airier than before, a reworked fit leaves the forefoot and toes a little extra space, and a steeper curve under the toes adds spring. A lighter Waffle outsole pairs high-abrasion rubber with flex grooves for traction and flexibility. A men's size 10 weighs about 10.5 ounces.
A little routine maintenance goes a long way. Advance Auto Parts makes the next oil change easier with a wide selection of motor oils, filters, and maintenance essentials from brands like Mobil 1, Castrol, Valvoline, Pennzoil, and Royal Purple. Whether you're topping off a daily driver or prepping a high-mileage vehicle for the road ahead, its range of conventional, full synthetic, and extended-performance oils has you covered. Right now, buy five quarts of any motor oil to get a free Carquest oil filter and save an additional $10 by mail. Build a bundle with compatible oil and filters online, then pick up eligible orders in as little as 30 minutes.
There has always been something magical about snow and while we often watch it melt on the tip of our fingers, rarely have we seen it form before it falls from the sky. Using microscopic footage, time-lapse techniques, and a whole lot of patience, filmmaker Vyacheslav Ivanov captured the magical moment that freezing water forms a snowflake, and put it to the soothing sounds of Aphex Twin.
Your Christmas lights are lame. Steve Beers combined his Mandalorian fandom with some slick programming skills to create a light show synced to the theme song from the hit TV show.
