In addition to shutting down MegaUpload, the US Department of Justice made another choice chunk of information public last night: evidence of multiple Silicon Valley companies conspiring to not poach each other’s employees. On the surface, it may sound like tepid HR industry fodder, but it’s something that affects all of us through the products we use. More »
You’ll have to go see the new Muppets movie to see it in its entirety (not that you need another reason) but here’s a first look at Pixar’s new Toy Story short Small Fry which finally gives us a look at what life is like for those crappy and quickly forgotten fast-food toys. More »
Walter Isaacson’s authorised biography of Steve Jobs is a fascinating book, both in how it came to be and how it unfolds, but it’s certainly not your average celebrity puff piece. More »
I love Pixar. You love Pixar. Everyone who bleeds blood, inhales oxygen and has a soul loves Pixar. We all need to prove it and wear this Luxo Jr Lamp for Halloween this year. It’s just like the logo. This is so awesome. More »
I support everything Pixar — well, everything other than Cars. So this early, early footage of a 3D hand from 1972, which was made by Pixar founder Ed Catmull and Fred Parker, is just so, so awesome. More »
The Rocketeer 20th anniversary from John Banana on Vimeo.
In short, awesome. Filmmaker John Banana made this fan film in honour of the original movie’s 20th anniversary and the late, great Dave Stevens. It’s really too cute for words. [The Mary Sue] More »
I love my Pixar, but I never watched Cars. I may watch the second part for two reasons. First, because it has Michael Caine in it, playing a Bondish character. Second, because I liked this Lego recreation of the trailer. But mainly because I love Michael Caine.
Please, let’s never take Pixar for granted. And if we ever do find ourselves somehow deadened to the animation kingpin’s charms, let’s watch this gorgeous montage of their 12 feature films, 20 short films, and countless memories and moments. That should fix us right up. More »
