Entertainment

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Pixar

The New York Times got a rare glimpse at Pixar’s animation process and even better, a tour of Pixar’s offices. It’s filled with delicious nuggets from the most consistent (and probably best) movie studio of our time.


February 15, 2011
Gadgets

The Cars 2 Car That Drives Up Walls

Remote-control cars have long been confined to one plane: the floor. No longer the case! The Zero Gravity Finn McMissile car – a suave spyster whip voiced by Michael Caine – can cruise from the floor to the wall without changing gear.


December 1, 2010

This Wall-E Cake Is Pixar-Perfect

This is how it was meant to be: Wall-E and Eve, hand in flipper, together in perpetual robot harmony. At least until I take a fork and knife to their delicious, cake-filled cores.


November 7, 2010
Computing

The iMac G4 Lamp Is As Cute As A Luxo Jr

This DIY iMac G4 lamp from Etsy is like Apple’s version of the Luxo Jr. All of the lamp’s parts come from a recycled iMac G4 and the overall result is just as cute, useful and brimming with character.


August 3, 2010

Toy Story 3 Lego Set May Be The Saddest Toy Ever

Look, I get that there are going to be product tie-ins with Toy Story 3. It makes sense. But for that scene? Just make sure the kid you buy it for doesn’t cry easily. [Amazon via Jeff Rubin]


July 30, 2010
Entertainment

Inception By Pixar, The Trailer

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If you haven’t watched Inception, spoilers alert. If you haven’t watched Up!, spoilers alert. For the rest of you, this Inception/Up! trailer mash-up will make you flip out. In the words of Mark Wilson: “holy shit that trailer is amazing”.


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Entertainment

3D Ads From Sony, Gillette, Pixar To Air During ESPN’s World Cup Broadcast

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and ESPN has signed up three advertisers for its 3D channel. If you’re watching South Africa Vs Mexico, keep your eyes peeled for Sony, Gillette and Pixar adverts (if you own a 3DTV).


June 8, 2010