Google Time-Lapse Logo

A group at Google’s offices in London created the Google logo using 884 individually printed 4×6 photographs. The camera took a shot every 7 seconds, so about 5.5 hours of work are compressed to 1:20 here.

The Time Pilots Rock The 80′s

Here is a video of my good friend, Jon Goodman’s band, Time Pilots appearing on a local Maine morning program. The Portland based rockers serve up oldies, Motown, classic rock and wall-to-wall ’80s hits. Here they are performing the classic Tommy Tutone hit, “867‒5309/Jenny.”If you are in New England this weekend, check them out on Saturday night at the Gold Room.

55th Anniversary Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Club Ear Hat

The Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Club Ear Hat was released on May 10th and it is a true “must have” for any Disney collector. The hat actually replicates the shape, logo and fabrication of the original Mickey Mouse Club ear hat that was featured on the television program in 1955.

It comes with a limited edition woven label inside the hat, as well as a matching hangtag. To protect this investment your purchase also includes a beautiful velvet lined vintage hat box.

This treasure of a find is limited to 1,955 hats and retails for $89.95, plus tax.

As of today the World of Disney store has completely sold out of inventory but you can call the Disneyland Resort merchandise hotline at 800-362-4533 to check for availability.

True Blood: Season 3 Trailer

The wait is almost over, here is a quick preview of what’s to come in the new season of True Blood.

Preview The True Blood # 1 Comic Book

Blood and sex mix on a hot rainy night at Merlotte’s, when Sookie and her friends are trapped by a vengeful spirit who feeds on shame. People die and dirty secrets are revealed as Sookie, Bill, Eric, Sam, Tara, Jason, and Lafayette and are all coerced to dig deep and tell painful memories from their past—those things we all have locked within us that we never tell another living soul!

Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by True Blood series creator Alan Ball, with a script by David Tischman (Bite Club) and Mariah Huehner, and lush art by David Messina (Star Trek: Countdown).

The first issue is due in June ($3.99) will include an exclusive pullout gatefold poster by David Messina.  Read the preview HERE.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack Cover Art & Tracklist

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack is due on June 8th and the tracklist is as follows:

1. Metric – “Eclipse (All Yours)”

2. Muse – “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)”

3. The Bravery – “Ours”

4. Florence + The Machine – “Heavy In Your Arms”

5. Sia – “My Love”

6. Fanfarlo – “Atlas”

7. The Black Keys – “Chop and Change”

8. The Dead Weather – “Rolling In On a Burning Tire”

9. Beck and Bat For Lashes – “Let’s Get Lost”

10. Vampire Weekend – “Jonathan Low”

11. UNKLE – “With You In My Head (featuring The Black Angels)”

12. Eastern Conference Champions – “A Million Miles An Hour”

13. Band Of Horses – “Life On Earth”

14. Cee-Lo Green – “What Part of Forever”

15. Howard Shore – “Jacob’s Theme”

Saturday Night Live – The Best Of Will Ferrell: Volume 3 DVD Due On August 3rd

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will release Saturday Night Live – The Best of Will Ferrell: Volume 3 with a street date of August 3rd. This single-disc title is priced at $19.98.

Included skits are “Inside the Actors Studio, Celebrity Jeopardy, and Cheerleader-Chess”. The video is anamorphic widescreen and the audio is English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Eighth Teaser Poster For Season 3 Of True Blood

The poster is one piece of a 12-part weekly advertising series to promote the drama — months in advance of the show’s debut.

Kids Enter Borders “Double-Dog Dare You” Summer Reading Challenge

Borders would like to reward kids 12 and under with their “Double-Dog Dare You” Summer reading challenge.

Children read 10 books (any ones they like) and then list the books on this form. Bring the completed form to a Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks store and choose your free book.

The free books available are:

- Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary

- Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan Gutman

- Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

- Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

- The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

- Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

- Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

- The River by Gary Paulsen

- Kristy’s Great Idea by Ann M. Martin

The iVictrola

The iVictrola combines cutting edge technology of the early 20th century with the 21st century. Conceived by the New York City designer Matt Richmond, he took his love for vintage turntables one step further.

To use, simply place the phone in the dock of the walnut base and turn on your favorite tunes. The sound is carried from a hole in the base, amplified by the metal Magnavox horn to fill the room. There are no electronics, just old-fashioned acoustics.

Design Within Reach advertised a limited edition model for $425 which sold out immediately. Matt has a web site to contact him directly.

Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome! Deluxe Edition Now Available On iTunes

Yo Gabba Gabba’s first CD, Music is Awesome! just got deluxed! Check out the iTunes Store to get a deluxe edition of the album featuring three new bonus songs.

And this September, get ready for Volume #2 of Music is Awesome! featuring more of your favorite songs from Seasons 1, 2, and 3 of Yo Gabba Gabba! on iTunes and at your favorite retailers nation-wide!

The Year’s Sexiest Houses

The American Institute of Architects has just announced its 2010 Housing Awards, which recognize the 18 best projects, designed in America by American architects.

What follows is a sampling of 10 which caught Fast Company Magazine’s eye. See the list HERE. (Thanks for the tip Don)

Recycled Coca Cola Chair

Coke has teamed up with furniture manufacturer Emeco to create a special version of the iconic Navy Chair. Each chair will be made out of rPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) derived from 111 recycled Coke bottles along with some pigment and glass fiber for extra strength.

Gregg Buchbinder of Emeco explains, “When Coke came to me with this project I jumped on it. It’s a huge investment for a small company, but we have the potential of reusing the PET from about 3 million plastic bottles a year. That’s a lot of bottles and a lot of chairs too. The new chair is the strongest, and most beautiful we can make. We’ve turned something you throw away into something you want and can keep for a long, long time.”

Liz Lowe, Citizenship Manager, Coca-Cola Great Britain said: “This beautiful 111 Navy Chair reinforces Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainability. This innovative project is part of our vision to recover and reuse all of our bottles and cans and another example of how our packaging can have real value through recycling to be  used again and again.”

The chairs will be available in June.

Jimmy Kimmel Live – Jacob & The Man in Black Play New LOST Game

The Making of ‘Exile on Main Street’: The New Issue of Rolling Stone

The Rolling Stones had a Number One album and a few legal snafus under their belt when they fled England in search of a proper spot to record in 1971. Where they landed (the South of France) and what they did there (channeled notorious debauchery into some of the best work of their career) would become the stuff of rock & roll legend. It became Exile on Main Street.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards look back on making their gritty 1972 masterpiece — which is due May 18th as a reissue featuring 10 outtakes — in the new issue of Rolling Stone, on sale at newsstands now.

The Amazing Stan Lee To Launch The Inaugural Los Angeles Rock ‘n Comic-Con At The Pasadena Convention Center, May 28-30

FAME LA and Animation Ink announce the Los Angeles Rock’n Comic-Con 2010 at the Pasadena Convention Center which supports the Arts, in Animation, Music & the Film Industries and their creative talents.

Animation Ink, in cooperation with Vanguard Productions and Desert Wind Comics, announces featured Guest of Honor, legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan “The Man” Lee. Stan is the creator and/or co-creator of many of the greatest comic book characters ever including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and many more. Stan will launch the new convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, VIP Gold Room Meet and Greet, walk through, autograph signings, photos, and much more are scheduled for a total of eight hours on Friday and Saturday. Stan Lee, Jim Steranko and moderator J. David Spurlock, Vanguard Press, will host a special guest panel for the 70th Anniversary of Captain America and Marvel Comics.

An ever-growing list of talents from the worlds of animation, film, comics, and music will be in attendence. Such favorites as J. Scott Campbell, Bernie Wrightson, Dean Yeagle, Jim Smith co-creator of Ren & Stimpy theme song will be performed live. Also scheduled will be Rodd Roddenberry and Marc and Elaine Zicree for Sci-Fi panels, Animation panels, Musicians panel, Voice-Over Artists, Writers, FX and many more.

Horror Movie Panels, some moderated by Don Glut will include many special guests such as William Stout, “The Alien” Bill Blair, horror band Williow Wisp will make a special appearance and perform. Top Special FX Artists will display their Monsters original FX Props and Reproductions, and Famous Monsters of Filmland will also be exhibitors.

A Special Femme Fatales panel and celeb autograph signings, Cosmic Play Girls in Superheroine costumes and Star Wars re- enactment Saber Guild members will be judges int our Masquerade Costume Contest.

The Entertainment Pavilion will feature Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members from the Black Pearl, FX artists, The Hollywood Film & Acting Academy and One-on-One Music Mentoring Sessions with Rock Stars.

Attendees will enjoy the wonderful Main Exhibit and Artists Exhibit Halls, merchandise, panel discussions, demos by Animatiors, portfolio reviews, plaza musicians, performers and Memorial Day BBQ during the day.

In the Entertainment Pavilion, fans will rock with such headliners as A Flock of Seagulls, When In Rome, Dramarama and The Motels, Waddy Wachtel guitarist for Stevie Nicks, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, host Dave Schulz, keyboardist for Berlin, Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat and many more. Concert and After Hours Party tickets are available online only through our website.

An After Hours Party from 10pm to 1am, gives fans, Attendees and Exhibitors an opportunity to network while relaxing and enjoying a continuation of great entertainment! There will be live radio broadcasts from the event by 100.3 The Sound and 93.1 Jack FM.

General Admission, All-Star Concert, VIP Press & Celebrity Reception Package and After Hours Party tickets will be offered exclusively through LA Rock’n Comic Con website. Online registration only – no on-site registration. Tickets now on sale!

For complete details on registering, exhibiting or purchasing your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity, please go to:

http://www.pasadenarockncon.com/pages/EMAIL_BLAST.aspx

and visit www.PasadenaComicCon.com or www.rockncomiccon.com

Tickets are sure to go fast!

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Coat hangers. Sliced bread. Bottled water. These simple yet successful inventions are among the 101 chronicled in Anthony Rubino Jr.’s cleverly funny Why Didn’t I Think of That? ($10). This 224-page book looks at the complexity behind these common goods, while offering up tons of questionably useful trivia and imparting some possibly needed advice to future inventors. You won’t find this one listed in the academic section, but it’s perfectly fine for light coffee table or bathroom break reading.

J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for writer/director J.J. Abrams’ Super 8, which hit theaters with Iron Man 2 this weekend can now be watched online  below.

Steven Spielberg is producing the Paramount Pictures film, which starts shooting this fall for a summer 2011 release.

10 Iconic Frank Frazetta Works

Frank Frazetta passed away on May 10th at the age of 82. His impact on American comics was enormous: the entire modern sword-and-sorcery genre is arguably directly descended from his paintings.

Frazetta came out of the American adventure-strip cartooning tradition–Alex Raymond’s artwork, in particular, was prominently echoed in his dynamic, explosive images of sinewy bodies in motion. He also served as Al Capp’s assistant on “Li’l Abner” for years.

Once Frazetta came into his own, though, he pretty much invented an entire category of artwork. An undeniable master painter, he applied his mastery to his passion for the fantasy art genre: muscular sword-wielding barbarians, lurking horrors, voluptuous damsels in distress, armies in monstrous armor, every detail in each of his images writhing into life. A single painting, he found, could evoke an entire story–an entire world–which may be why he mostly stuck with cover illustrations. The iconic depictions of Conan aren’t Robert E. Howard’s descriptions of his character; they’re Frazetta’s cover illustrations for the ’60s reprints of Howard’s stories. He was the most heavy metal artist American comics have ever seen, and he will be missed.

See 10 of the artist’s most iconic work HERE.

David Sedaris Story Gets Adapted for Film

Back in 2002, David Sedaris’s Me Talk Pretty One Day was going to be turned into a movie, when the humorist, essayist, and memoirist pulled the plug because his family wasn’t particularly amped on being the subject of a major motion picture.

Now, one of Sedaris’s stories will finally be adapted for the big screen, by screenwriter and director Kyle Patrick Alvarez. The essay, “C.O.G.” (Child of God), from the collection Naked, traces Sedaris’s adventures cutting stones into clocks the shape of Oregon. We hope, somehow, Alvarez finds a way to make use of Sedaris’s uncanny talent for impersonating of Billie Holiday.

Ben Folds Performs Elliott Smith’s “Say Yes”

Ben Folds stops by The Onion’s A.V. Club to perform a cover of Elliott Smith’s “Say Yes” as part of the Club’s ongoing song cover project.

Carole King & James Taylor: Live At The Troubadour CD/DVD

In November of 1970 James Taylor and Carole King first performed together at the Troubadour on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. Taylor had just released his debut album for the Beatles’ newly formed Apple Records and King was finding her way as a first time solo performer even though by then she was a famous songwriter with a string of hits for other artists. When they returned to the club for a two-week co-headlining run in 1971 their lives were somewhat different. That summer Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” was topping the charts and King’s landmark Tapestry was on its way to making her a music superstar.

Thirty-six years later, in November 2007, James Taylor, Carole King and members of their renowned original band “The Section” (featuring guitarist Danny Kortchmar, bassist Leland Sklar and drummer Russell Kunkel) returned to the Troubadour for a three-night, six-show run to celebrate the venue’s 50th anniversary. Those historic shows are documented in Live at the Troubadour, a special 2-disc CD/DVD now available from Hear Music/Concord Music Group. This remarkable recording, culled from these unforgettable shows, features 15 songs and 75 minutes of pristine video and audio including stunning performances of the pair’s most beloved hits such as Carole King’s “So Far Away,” “It’s Too Late,” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” as well as James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind,” “Sweet Baby James,” and “Fire and Rain,” to name just a few.

Wired Magazine’s Sneak Peek: Hands-On With iPhone OS 4

Although Apple’s next iPhone operating system is at least a month away from release, Wired.com got a hands-on peek at the latest beta and found some interesting goodies that have not been officially announced.

Most notably, the iPhone OS 4 beta 3 software includes a brand new iPod widget and a file-sharing feature that was previously exclusive to the iPad.

Other new features we tested were those on display during Apple’s recent iPhone event: multitasking, folders, universal e-mail, wallpaper and camera zoom. Taken together, they paint a picture of an operating system that is well on its way to a major upgrade, one that will greatly increase the usability of Apple’s growing family of iPhone OS-based devices.

The iPhone OS is Apple’s mobile platform, which powers the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. After releasing the iPad, iPhone OS 4 will be Apple’s next move to do battle in an increasingly competitive mobile landscape. Currently, Apple’s biggest rival is Google’s Android OS, and upcoming contenders include Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 and HP, which recently acquired Palm.

Apple has said the iPhone OS 4 upgrade will be available this summer for iPhones (3G and 3GS models) and the third-generation iPod Touch, and in the fall for the iPad. (The older iPod Touch devices and the first-generation iPhone will not support the OS.)

Apple has released previous iPhone OS upgrades during its Worldwide Developers Conference in years past. Apple’s upcoming WWDC kicks off June 7, so expect the official upgrade to become available for download around then.

Meanwhile, take a look HERE at what Wired found in the beta to get an idea of what to expect.

LOST “Across The Sea” Sneak Peeks

Across the Sea” – The motives of John Locke are finally explained, on “LOST,” Tuesday, May 11th (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Mark Pellegrino as Jacob, Titus Welliver as man in black, Allison Janney as woman, Kenton Duty as teenage boy, Ryan Bradford as boy, Lela Loren as Claudia and Ivo Nandi as oldest hunter.

“Across the Sea” was written by Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindelof and directed by Tucker Gates.

Comic Book Pick of The Week: The Return of Bruce Wayne # 1

The most anticipated series of 2010 is here! Superstar writer Grant Morrison tackles his most ambitious project to date with The Return of Bruce Wayne ($3.99) a special six-part series that chronicles the return of the original man behind Batman’s cape and cowl! Each issue spans a different era of time and features the dynamic artwork of one of today’s artistic juggernauts, starting with Chris Sprouse on the extra-sized issue #1. This issue will be on comic book store shelves on Wednesday May 12th.