A life spent living on two rails gets stale — sometimes you want to fly. The famous children's book character Thomas the Tank engine finally gets to live out his dream, thrashing a two-rail wooden park and landing some vicious tricks.
On November 28, 1953, bacteriologist and Central Intelligence Agency employee Frank Olsen jumped to his death out the thirteenth-floor window of the Hotel Statler. It was initially deemed a suicide, but after the government later admitted to giving Olsen LSD without his knowledge, others begin to suspect foul play. In this six-part documentary series, director Errol Morris explores the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic event through interviews and dramatic reenactments. It's set for streaming on Netflix December 15, 2017.
Adam Savage has a cosplay problem. He loves movies and costuming, and Chewbacca is his favorite costume of all time. He had Tom Spina Designs create a perfectly detailed replica based on the original Chewbacca molds, and Adam visited the shop to look at how his Chewy was made. Fortunately, his obsession doesn't interfere with his day job.
Launched last April, Vita Coco Treats is a new coconutmilk beverage crafted for those moments when you're in the mood for something light, sweet, and satisfying. Combining the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet strawberries, Vita Coco Treats offers a refreshingly indulgent drink. Instead of flooding "influencers" with free products as promotion, they brought the product to the people this Valentine's Day in the form of a DIY vending machine. Set up in Washington Square Park, New York, it dispensed free Strawberries & Crème Treats to passersby, leading to long lines and an overwhelming response. This fun, natural experience is much like the drink itself, which has ingredients you can pronounce and is likely to leave a smile on your face.
RTA teams up with LA Lakers forward Jarred "Vando" Vanderbilt for a new collection that channels his signature off-court style into the RTA's bold, street-luxe aesthetic. The drop fuses sharp silhouettes and premium materials with a rebellious edge reflecting Vando's rise from NBA star to style icon. Key pieces include the Marco Jacket in exclusive RTA x Vando colors, the swagger-heavy Jordan Hoodie, and the Rafa Oversized Sweatpants built for effortless flex. It's bold, modern streetwear—refined but never restrained.
The Force isn't strong with everyone, so the Last Jedi cast had to put in some serious work. In this behind-the-scenes look, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Kelly Marie train like a Jedi to prepare for scenes in the upcoming Star Wars release. The film is set for theaters December 15, 2017.
It wasn't the first color process, and it definitely wasn't the easiest. But Technicolor not only dominated color films for almost 40 years, it also dictated how films were made. Vox looks at how Technicolor works and some common misconceptions about the process in this video.
Cut the cord and take control of your TV lineup with Sling TV, the ultimate live streaming service offering flexibility, affordability, and top-tier entertainment. Watch live sports, news, and your favorite shows with channels like ESPN, TBS, and TNT — perfect for catching every moment of March Madness for just $23 in your first month. Customize your experience by adding premium channels like Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, and AMC+, giving you access to exclusive movies and shows such as Yellowstone, South Park, The Office, Friends, The Penguin, and more — all with no long-term contracts. With Sling, you decide what to watch and when to watch it—because TV should work for you.
Whether you prefer a clean-shaven face or a bit of stubble, The Chairman Pro from Manscaped has you covered. This versatile shaver comes with two pivoting, interchangeable heads — a SkinSafe Four-Blade foil for a close shave, and a SkinSafe stubble trimmer with two length settings for the perfect 5 o'clock shadow. It's also waterproof, rechargeable, with a battery that lasts up to 75 minutes per charge, and has an LED screen to see the charge level, a travel lock, a precision trimmer edge, and an included charger and travel case. Enjoy 25% the Chairman during April.
Last year, Colin Furze blew the mind of every Star Wars fanatic when he built an almost life-size AT-AT. This year, he pledged his total allegiance to the Dark Side by constructing a full-size replica of Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer. The fighter measures in at 46 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 14 feet tall and is made completely of steel. As if that isn't enough, he enlisted James Bruton to also make a fully-functioning BB-9E.
Necessity is the mother of invention — or in the case of Tatsuo Horiuchi, being really cheap. The 77-year old retiree wanted to try his hand at painting but was too stingy to buy anything. And that's when he discovered Microsoft Excel.