The hitchBOT experiment is the dream of a couple of Canadian researchers, David Smith from McMaster University and Frauke Zeller from Ryerson University, who wanted to see how far a robot could travel if it only depended on human kindness to hitchhike.
Watch Patrick Stewart go Wild in the Blunt Talk trailer
Patrick Stewart is best known for his stately, dignified roles. Like Captain Picard on Star Trek the Next Generation and Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies. However, in the new Starz show Blunt Talk you get to see Patrick Stewart doing things you never thought you’d see him do.
Watch the trailer for horror film Goodnight Mommy
Two creepy twins with a creepy mother with bandages all over her face. Maybe due to the fact that the film uses subtitles but I’m not really sure who I’m supposed to be afraid of. Judge for yourself.
In Theaters - September 11
Get a sneak peak at the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series
Our first sneak peek at the new Guardians of the Galaxy animated series sets us at a time right after Peter Quill (Star-Lord) was taken by the Ravagers. We get to see Peter meet Yondu for the first time and the effects of meeting a earthling has on the band of space pirates.
Watch the creepy creepy trailer for Room
The trailer for Room does a great job of conveying the creepy reality of a kidnapped woman trying to raise her child in a locked room.
Watch the trailer for the Chilean miner movie The 33
A slew of celebrities appear in this disaster drama. Antonio Banderas leads the cast in this movie based on the true collapse of a Chilean mine in 2010.
The 33 is in theaters Nov. 13th, 2015.
Oculus premieres VR movie Henry, Watch the trailer
Today Oculus premiered their original VR short Henry. This is the first in a series of virtual reality films the company plans to release.
Henry follows the tale of a hedgehog, starting out with an interior view of his house that you’re obviously immersed within. It’s Henry’s birthday, but he’s lonely, so he wishes for friends, which kicks off the plot of the picture.
Watch Super Smash Bros. from first person perspective
A great simple fan short that puts you in the first person role to fight in Super Smash Brothers. SoKrispyMedia did a great job with the special effects.
Watch this funny Portal combat parody
You know how you’ve always wondered what it would be like to use a Portal gun in real life. Well the folks over at Film Riot and Hit Film have created a short funny fan film about just that.
Watch the trailer for The Night Before
This holiday season, watch the touching stoner comedy about three friends who have been like brothers celebrating their last Christmas together. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie, Seth Rogen, and more.
Release Date: November 25, 2015
Pandora launches Sponsored Ads
There are a lot of new players in the music streaming including the new giant on the block Apple. In an attempt to keep both ad producers and listeners happy Pandora is trying out a new ad technique.
New Netflix shows/movies coming in August
Every months Netflix loses and gains a number of shows and movies. These are the ones that you can look forward to gaining in the month of August 2015.
The shows/movies we’re looking forward to seeing are: Reading Rainbow: Volume One, Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (2008), Doctor Who: Season Eight, For a Good Time, Call… (2012), Girl Meets World: Season One
Watch the Suicide Squad Trailer from Comic Con
Warner Brothers tried to get the leaked footage of the trailer erased form the internet and failed. So instead they released the full high resolution trailer they showed during the Suicide Squad panel at SDCC 2015. Enjoy!
Learn the Origin Story for Every Suicide Squad Member in 5 minutes
Interested in learning more about the Suicide Squad after watching their trailer? The good folks over at ThingsAndStuff have what you need. They created a brief primer on all the members featured in the movie. Learn about everyone’s origin story without having to look through old comic issues.
Watch the subtle super power movie trailer One & Two
The trailer for the IFC’s super power movie One & Two has a bit of that sixth sense magic. Not that they’re the same type of move but you get the sense that more is happening under the surface but you can’t put your finger on exactly what.
There are a lot of super power movies coming out right now and it’s good to see that someone can still tell an original story.
Opening in theaters, digital and VOD August 14th.
Scientists develop an eye drop that can dissolve cataracts
Scientists in the United States have developed a new drug that can shrink and dissolve cataracts. The best part is that the drug can be delivered directly into the eye with a simple eye dropper, eliminating the need for expensive cataract surgery. Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become progressively cloudy, and when left untreated, can lead to total blindness.
Watch the New Trailer for Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
The Hunger Games series is coming to an end. Watch Katniss and the gang storm the Capital and finish the revolution they began by finishing off Snow.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is in theaters November 20th!
Watch the trailer for Mississippi Grind
Gerry (Mendelsohn) is a talented poker player, but his gambling habit is getting the best of him. One day, he meets a charismatic young traveler named Curtis (Reynolds). Deeming Curtis his lucky charm, Gerry convinces him that they should hit the road together. As they gamble their way down South toward a legendary high-stakes poker game in New Orleans, the trip’s highs and lows unveil the duo’s true character and motivation, and an undeniable bond forms between them.
Finally a great trailer for SPECTRE
The next James Bond movie is called SPECTRE. There have been couple other trailers but this is the one you want to watch. You get your first peek at the shadowy evil organization that have produced James Bond’s most infamous enemies in the older films. Watch the trailer for the great action scenes alone.
Your First Look at the new show The Muppets
Get your first look at the upcoming ABC program The Muppets. The video they’re showing is actually a proof of concept that Jim Henson Studios put together to give the executives an idea what the new program would be like. They showed it at San Diego Comic Con this year and have released it for your viewing pleasure.