From the incredible miniatures to the "Sushi Scene," Isle of Dogs was one of the most ambitious stop-motion films ever made. To truly appreciate the insane scope of the project, Puppet Master Andy Gent describes the process behind crafting each figure and creating every scene.
"All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed." So begins the classic children's tale Watership Down. Based on a novel of the same name, Watership Down became an animated classic in 1978, and 40 years later, the BBC is bringing it to a new audience in computer-animated form.
Mary Stuart became the Queen of France at the age of 16. By 18, she was a widow returning to her native Scotland, a country under the rule of England and Queen Elizabeth the First. When Queen Mary makes a claim to the throne, a conflict ensues between the two queens and their countries. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, Mary Queen of Scots comes to theaters December 21, 2018.
Tax season rarely inspires enthusiasm, but E-file.com makes the process considerably less painful. The online platform replaces paper forms with guided software designed to file faster, more accurately, and at a fraction of the usual cost. It delivers robust features and access to trained tax specialists for support when it matters most. Qualified filers can even submit their federal return for free, making it a smarter, simpler way to close the books on another year.
T-Mobile's latest push pairs its 5-Year Price Guarantee with Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup to make a simple point: premium doesn't have to mean overpriced. New customers can get the Galaxy S26 Ultra on us, up to $1,300, with a new line on the Experience Beyond plan and no trade required, while the S26+ lands on us up to $1,100 with eligible trade. Existing customers get access to the same aggressive offers, reinforcing a rare promise of equal treatment and transparent math. Structured around 24 monthly bill credits on qualifying plans, the campaign is aimed squarely at Verizon and AT&T switchers who want flagship hardware, clear savings, and no fine-print gymnastics. Best Galaxy meets best value, without the usual hoops.
With Porsche's unrivaled racing history, it should come as no surprise that all five of the five most expensive cars from Stuttgart are race cars or thinly-disguised race cars for the road. Host Ted Gushue has the enviable job getting a front-row seat to the best Porsche has ever offered as he counts down the most valuable cars ever from the manufacturer.
For 71 years, the Targa Florio saw some of the fastest purpose-built race cars in the world thunder through towns and villages on the Italian island of Sicily, all on winding public roads that dated back to the Roman Empire. Safety was the nearly the last thing on anyone's mind until the race was deemed too dangerous and stopped in 1977. But for seven decades, it brought some of the greatest names in racing to the island for one of the most unforgettable races in history.
Best-selling author John Grisham's only true-crime novel is, in his own words, unbelievable if it were a work of fiction. Documenting two murders and four convictions in the town of Ada, Oklahoma, The Innocent Man looks at the case and wonders if the real killers were imprisoned or if a killer is still roaming free. The Innocent Man comes to Netflix December 14, 2018.
There are few higher honors in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois than having a bronze likeness installed in the United Center. Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen, Steve Kerr, and other Chicago greats are all there, and now a new figure has taken their place among the greats — Nick Offerman. Only this statue has a twist — its Nick Offerman himself.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Liquid Salad by Liquid+ turns your daily produce into something you can drink in seconds, packing 13 fruits and vegetables, 11 essential vitamins, and 8 g of prebiotic fiber into a single liquid pouch that tastes like sweet apple with a hint of greens. Designed to bridge the gap between convenience and nutrition, it offers nutrient‑dense goodness at a fraction of the cost and calories of pricey juice shops or salad bars, with no added sugar, preservatives, or gluten and third‑party testing to back quality. Whether you're chasing gut health, smoother digestion, or an easy way to sneak more functional foods into your day, this grab‑and‑go drinkable salad strips out the prep work and delivers whole‑food nutrition wherever life takes you
Imad Khachan, owner of Chess Forum in New York City, didn't intend to run a chess shop — the last one in New York. He intended to get a Ph.D. in American literature and teach or write, but what we set out to do and what actually happens are rarely the same. A Lebanese refugee, Imad recalls coming to America, what it means to him, and what his store means to the community he calls home.
Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs is a stop-motion masterpiece. One scene, in particular, stood out from the rest. The "Sushi Scene" showcases the director's signature from above angle and features a sushi master crafting a tainted roll. In this behind-the-scenes time-lapse, you'll see animators Andy Biddle and Tony Faurquar Smith painstakingly adjust each puppet for every frame to create the memorable moment.