International Poster for Iron Man 2

Here is the international poster for Iron Man 2, coming to conventional theaters and IMAX on May 7.

Directed by Jon Favreau, the highly-anticipated sequel stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Garry Shandling, John Slattery, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg and Olivia Munn.

The Sony ICF-C71PJ Projector Clock Radio

The new ICF-C717PJ ($TBD) from Sony is packed with great features to help you wake up and drift off in even greater comfort.

Compact and sleekly styled with an elegant brushed aluminum finish, the ICF‑C717PJ looks great in any bedroom. It’s also the first clock radio from Sony with a built-in projector. Just twist the lens module to any angle and beam a super-sized time display onto any wall or ceiling for comfortable viewing.

There’s a generous choice of ways to wake up with the dual alarm clock. Listen to your favorite radio show with the FM/AM digital tuner, or plug your iPod or any personal music player into the audio jack and welcome the day with your favorite tunes.

Looking for a new way to relax? There’s a choice of five soothing sounds from the natural world that provide a harmonious accompaniment for waking up or drifting off to sleep. Choose from crisp, digital recreations of the undersea world, waves, mountain brook, rainfall or birdsong to suit your mood.

The big, bright, easy-to-read LCD offers a cool, soothing blue backlight: there’s a 4-way brightness control for comfortable viewing at any time of day or night.

There’s also a thermometer that displays ambient temperature in your bedroom. It’s a valuable way to check that you’ve got the heating set correctly and all set for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Even if it’s unplugged or there’s a temporary power failure, a battery back-up ensures that you’ll still wake up at the right time.

The new ICF-C717PJ clock radio from Sony will be available in Europe in April 2010.  No word on U.S. availability.

Celebrate Marvel’s Avengers Day On May 19th, 2010

The Earth’s Mightiest Retailers assemble on May 19th, 2010 for the inaugural, first-annual, Avengers Day! This historic event marks an all new era for Marvel’s greatest heroes as the Avengers come together to usher in The Heroic Age. Mark your calendars and be the first person on your block to score great Avengers Day commemorative items like exclusive limited edition print featuring John Romita Jr.’s “I Am An Avenger” images, door hangers, mini-posters and more! Plus, fans can’t miss the chance to add their own heroes to the Avengers roster by sketching on the Avengers #1 I Am An Avenger Blank Variant and purchase the stunning Avengers Poster by John Romita Jr!

Plus, Marvel would like to thank participating retailers with a special advance screening edition of Avengers #1! This limited edition comic, featuring a letter from Brian Michael Bendis, won’t be made available to the general public or retailers not participating in May 19th’s historic events.

On May 19th, fans and retailers from across the globe will come together and unite for Avengers Day!

A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweet-a-Thon for Haiti

A Celebrity Tweet-a-thon for Haiti. 140+ performers. One Tweet each. One Stage. One night only. Witness Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Sarah Silverman, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Rainn Wilson, Sasha Grey, “Weird Al” Yankovic and so many other funny performers as they take the stage at The UCB Theatre in Los Angeles to read one of their signature Tweets. All the proceeds from your purchase go to help build schools in Haiti with Artists for Peace and Justice. What will everyone say with their 140 characters? Watch and see! Hosted by Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel. Created by Paul Scheer. Produced and Directed by Mike Rosenstein. Executive Produced by Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Mike Farah and Ben Stiller.

The film is available for $2.99 on iTunes, and the DVD, which includes exclusive content, is available $14.95.

Meet Mr. Pricklepants From Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Frolic your afternoons away on woodland adventures with Mr. Pricklepants! This charming lederhosen-wearing hedgehog is from the Waldfreunde collection of premium imported plush toys. He may look prickly, but the plump and fuzzy Mr. Pricklepants is made strictly for cuddling! Hand wash and air dry. Restore fluffiness with fingers. Made in Germany.

Meet Dolly the Rag Doll From Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Dolly is a soft and sweet dress-up rag doll, and is the perfect gift for any young child! Her floppy body and sunny smile will make her an irresistible new member of your family. Dolly has purple hair, googly eyes and gently blushing cheeks. She comes with a pretty blue dress, but templates are included to create and sew your own outfits! Machine washable on gentle cycle.

Why Did President Obama Used 22 Pens to Sign the Health Care Bill?

President Barack Obama signed the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law in the East Room of the White House today Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  Obama used 22 pens to sign the landmark $938 billion health care bill.

Why?

Read more HERE to find out.

Altered Visions: The Art of Vincent Chong

Vincent Chong was born in 1981 in Manchester, England. According to his parents he started drawing from the age of two, but it has only been the past few years that he has been working as a professional freelance Illustrator and Designer. His work has appeared on book and CD covers, magazines and websites around the world.

Over the last few years, Vincent has focussed on the horror and fantasy genre and has created some amazing book covers and interiors. He has provided cover artwork for authors such as Stephen King and Joe Hill. Now some of his best images are collected in Altered Visions: The Art of Vincent Chong (£30.00).

Altered Visions is published by Telos Publishing as a full color 48 page hardback edition. The book is signed by the artist Vincent Chong and Simon Clark, who wrote the introduction. You can order the book HERE but supplies are limited.

The New Poster for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Summit Entertainment has released this new poster for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, hitting conventional theaters and IMAX on June 30th, 2010. Directed by David Slade from a Melissa Rosenberg script, the adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s book stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Dakota Fanning.

In “Eclipse,” Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

LOST’s Nestor Carbonell Talks About Tonight’s Richard-Centric Episode

So where did Richard come from? How old is he? What is his purpose? Nestor Carbonell discusses the Richard-centric episode that airs tonight.

Free Cone Day At Ben & Jerry’s Today (March, 23, 2010)

If you are still hungry after your free Starbucks pastry today you can grab a free Ben & Jerry’s cone between noon and 8 p.m. today at participating locations. You can try one of the store’s three new flavors: Maple Blondie, Milk & Cookies, and Peanut Brittle. Use the store locator to find the shop nearest you.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Solve The Riddle of The Clock Without a Face by Gus Twintig

This is true: 12 emerald-studded numbers, each handmade and one-of-a-kind, have been buried in 12 holes across this fine land. These treasures will belong to whoever digs them up first. The question: Where to dig? The only path to the answer: Solve the riddle of The Clock Without a Face, McSweeney’s newest book by the author, Gus Twintig.

The call comes in from the shadowy Ternky Tower: 13 robberies, one on each floor, all the way up to the penthouse, where obnoxious importer Bevel Ternky has been relieved of the legendary Emerald Chroniker, his priceless, ancient clock. Readers must conduct their own investigations, scouring detailed illustrations for hidden clues and knotty puzzles. All the answers can be found within these 13 floors: whodunit and how . . . and where they are now.

Twelve treasures sleep in the soil. The race is on!

Preorder the book HERE.  Orders will ship in mid-April.

A to Z of Awesomeness

Neill Cameron created these alphabetical pop culture drawings based on suggestions from fans over a 26 day period. The results are indeed awesome.  Check them out HERE.

Classic Movie Kisses Simpsonized

Chris Evans Confirmed for Captain America

Chris Evans (Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four films) has accepted Marvel Studios’ offer for him to play Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Joe Johnston-directed The First Avenger: Captain America.

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wrote the script.

The deal calls for Evans to star in at least three “Captain America” movies, with the first hitting theaters on July 22, 2011.

He would reprise the role in The Avengers, which will united Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton) in one film. That film is scheduled for May 4, 2012. The character also will likely make cameo appearances in Marvel’s other films.

“Gift This App” Appears In The iTunes App Store

Now you can give your friends the latest version of Doodle Jump on their iPhone?

Apple today has enabled gifting of apps in iTunes, allowing people to send apps to others in the same way they’ve been able to gift music and videos.

When you visit the App’s page in iTunes, you now have the option to “Gift this App.” You can just send the app via email to one or more people and Apple will deduct the cost of the app from your credit card on file or your account balance.

This is a great and generous way to spread the word about your favorite apps.

Real Peanuts T-Shirt by Phil Jones

Check out this very clever Real Peanuts T-Shirt design by Phil Jones.  It comes in all sizes up to 2XL for both men and women and costs $20 at threadless.  You can purchase it HERE.

Free Pastry Day at Starbucks Tomorrow (March, 23, 2010)

Get a free pastry on the morning of Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 with the purchase of a handcrafted beverage. Click HERE to print out your coupon.  (Thanks for the tip Don)

Me Then, Me Now

Top Cultured put together a hilarious group of images in which people recreate photos of themselves as kids.

Miley Cyrus To Guest Mentor The American Idol Top 11 Finalists This Week

Miley Cyrus will appear as a guest mentor on “American Idol” this week and help the Top 11 finalists prepare for their performances on a Billboard No.1 Hits-themed show airing Tuesday, March 23 on FOX.

The Wednesday, March 24th results show will feature Cyrus performing her new hit “When I Look at You,” along with Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato singing their song “Make a Wave.”

Joan Jett Photo Book by Todd Oldham

Rock-and-roll goddess Joan Jett holds a beloved place in the world of music. She started her first band, The Runaways, at age fifteen and has blazed a trail that has inspired and thrilled her fans to this day. AMMO Books is proud to release this authorized, loving tribute conceived and authored by designer Todd Oldham. The 256 page hardcover book chronicles all aspects of her career and passions through images—from forming The Runaways, to her years of touring with her band, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts.

JOAN JETT ($34.95) features many never-before-seen photos, ephemera, and excerpts from thirty years worth of interviews, carefully curated with Joan herself, covering the multi-decade career of a real rock-and-roll icon. A thoughtful introduction written by renown indie rocker and Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna brings context to this exciting title.

The Tersano: Lotus Home Cleaning System

Imagine being able to eliminate 99.9% of all germs, odors, stains, mold and mildew without using any chemicals.

It is now possible with Tersano’s: Lotus Home Cleaning System ($159)  This amazing product uses regular tap water and within 2-5 minutes converts it into a powerful sanitizer. The system uses patented Oxyshield technology to infuse cold tap water with an extra oxygen atom, creating a natural sanitizer. By passing air through 4,500 volts of electricity, the Lotus system splits oxygen molecules into atoms and forces this extra atom to combine and form super-oxygen. The third oxygen atom becomes the sanitizing agent, a natural oxidant, which kills bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes pesticides.

The Lotus LSR100 Home Cleaning System comes complete with:

- Lotus Base Unit

- Multi-Purpose Bowl

- Retainer and Lid

- Multi-Purpose Spray Bottle

- 1 Filter Cartridge

- 1 – 2-Pack Lotus Cleaning Cloths

Here are just a few of the many uses for the Lotus Home Cleaning System:

- Remove Stains on Carpets, Upholstery and Fabric

- Clean Kitchen Counters, Wood Surfaces, Stainless Steel

- Use on Floors, Sinks, Shower, Bathtub

- Sanitize Appliances, Windows, Mirrors

- Deodorize Room & Closet Odor

- Disinfect Baby toys, Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Baby’s Highchair

- Clean Personal Grooming Tools

- Sanitizes Fruits and Vegetables as well as Meat and Poultry

Additional cleaning accessories are sold separately and include: Multi Purpose Vessel / Toothbrush Attachment, Lotus Wetmop and Wetmop Cleaning Cloths, as well as Lotus Filter Cartridges. (Written by Meredith Fire-Hess)

Nintendo DSi XL To Launch On March 28th, 2010

Featuring dual 4.2-inch screens, the DSi XL will be in stores on March 28th. The device will come in burgundy and bronze finishes; and though it promises to bring eye-popping new life to your existing DS games, the system also includes three preinstalled software titles: Brain Age Express: Math and Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters (both rated “E” for Everyone) and Photo Clock, which lets you customize your system clock with pictures shot using the DSi XL’s camera. And, like its smaller sibling, the DSi XL also features PIN-activated parental controls that let you manage the content your kids can access.

The DSi XL will be available for $189.99 starting this Sunday — or if you can’t wait till then, you can preorder it now from Amazon.

Amazon And Barnes & Noble Are Creating iPad Apps

Both Amazon and Barnes & Noble are working on iPad-formatted versions of their iPhone book-reading applications, according to a New York Times report. “We have actually developed a tablet-based interface that redesigns the core screen and the reading experience,” said Ian Freed, vice president for Kindle at Amazon. “Our team had some fun with it.” Amazon’s Kindle app for iPhone will give users a new interface for browsing their book collection, and allow them to “slowly turn pages with their fingers,” while Barnes & Noble’s app will offers customizable font colors and sizes and quick finger-swipe page turning; the company has also been in talks with publishers about adding multimedia content to their digital books. Amazon has launched a new website highlighting its new Kindle apps for tablet computers, including the iPad.