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SNL: Farewell Mr. Bunting

SNL: Farewell Mr. Bunting

A group of prep school students is upset that their school has fired their beloved teacher, Mr. Bunting (Fred Armisen), so they’re going to stand up for what they believe in. We won’t give away the punchline, but the payoff is well worth the lengthy setup. Well played, SNL.

Star Trek: Beyond (Trailer 2)

Star Trek: Beyond (Trailer 2)

The latest trailer for the new Star Trek movie reminds us that just because Fast & Furious director Justin Lin is behind the lens this time, that we can still expect the classic characters and alien threats we know and love. Here’s hoping they didn’t forget the humor.

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Sushi is Not Raw Fish

Sushi is Not Raw Fish

Today I Found Out addresses one of the common misconceptions about Japanese food. Sushi can contain raw fish, but there are varieties that have cooked fish and other ingredients. Sashimi on the other hand, always has raw seafood.

Capital Coin Rings

Capital Coin Rings
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Wonderful rings handcrafted using antique coins from the U.S. Civil War era. Each one is unique and made from 90% silver / 10% copper. Perfect from history buffs, coin collectors, or anyone who appreciates fine craftwork. Available in men’s and women’s sizes.

Forging Alice’s Vorpal Blade

Forging Alice’s Vorpal Blade

Man at Arms: Reforged made a real life version of the legendary Vorpal Blade, as it appears in the underrated game Alice: Madness Returns. It may seem like it’s just an oversized kitchen knife, but it still takes experts to get it right.

Win: OddSox Sock Prize Pack

Win: OddSox Sock Prize Pack

Enter now for a chance to completely overhaul your sock drawer, courtesy of OddSox. One lucky Awesomer reader will grab 10 pairs of awesome printed socks of their choice, while two runners up will score two pairs each. (Contest Ends 5/25/16)

Game Master: R-Type

Game Master: R-Type

(PG-13: Language) Paul “OtaKing” Johnson – the man behind the badass TIE Fighter – and Mashed made this short film about a gamer who gets sucked into the classic shoot ’em up R-Type. The dialogue is hot garbage, but Paul’s animation makes it worth watching.

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The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

The last expansion to The Witcher 3 is more of a mini-sequel. It takes place in Toussaint, a land about the size of the Skellige Isles known for its wines and picturesque countryside. But it’s also home to thugs, thieves and the strongest monster that Geralt will encounter.

TMNT Manhattan Lair

TMNT Manhattan Lair

As part of its marketing campaign for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows, Paramount turned a three-bedroom apartment in Manhattan into the TMNT’s pad. Then they put it on Airbnb for overnight stays, with free pizza included.

Aunty Donna: 1999 Outtakes

Aunty Donna: 1999 Outtakes

(PG-13: Language) Aunty Donna compiled this reel of leftovers from its hilarious 1999 web series. While it certainly isn’t as cohesive as the show itself, there’s plenty of the requisite weird, wacky, and uncomfortable bits. If you haven’t seen the series yet, what are you waiting for?

Animals on LSD

Animals on LSD

In this companion piece to its feature on the history of LSD, Retro Report shares some research footage and findings from the ’50s and ’60s about the effects of LSD on animals. We hope we react like spiders do.

Game of Thrones: Indian Style

Game of Thrones: Indian Style

An unusual rendition of Ramin Djawadi’s theme song from Game of Thrones, played with the sort of pitch bending variations found in traditional Indian Desi music. Performed by Mahesh Raghvan using GeoShred on his iPad and a ROLI Seaboard Rise keyboard.

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The Physics of the Theremin

The Physics of the Theremin

The theremin is one of the strangest musical instruments of all time. SciShow takes us inside the process that lets you play this retrofantastic electronic instrument without ever touching it. It’s all about using your body as part of a giant capacitor.

What is a Production Assistant?

What is a Production Assistant?

Colin West McDonald was a Production Assistant (PA) at RocketJump. Here he talks to us about what PAs do with the help of behind-the-scenes footage. PAs are the maids and butlers of the film world, but it’s a great way to learn more about the industry.

Batman: Return to Arkham (Trailer)

Batman: Return to Arkham (Trailer)

Batman: Return to Arkham is a PS4 and Xbox One bundle that includes remastered versions of the genre-defining Batman: Arkham Asylum and its open-world sequel Batman: Arkham City, as well as all of their DLC. Drops 7/26/16.

LEGO Creator Big Ben

LEGO Creator Big Ben

LEGO set 10253 features London’s world famous Elizabeth Tower, aka Big Ben. The set consists of 4,163 pieces, including an all-new printed clock face, the titular bell and lots of tan minifig statues. It also has a mechanism to turn the clock. Drops 7/1/16 for $250.

ThrowRaft TD2401 Flotation Device

ThrowRaft TD2401 Flotation Device

A US Coast Guard-approved, compact and reusable inflatable personal flotation device (PFD). The TD2401 measures just 11″x 4″ when packed. You can trigger its CO2 canister manually or just throw the device into the water, where it will automatically inflate.

Wreck-It Ralph Honest Trailer

Wreck-It Ralph Honest Trailer

Screen Junkies takes on 2013’s blockbuster animated feature Wreck-it Ralph, a movie that’s about accepting who you are – as long as who you are is a hero, a princess or a soldier. #cy-bugsarepeopletoo. 

Future Quest

Future Quest

Part of DC Comics’ slate of new Hanna Barbera comics, Future Quest sees Jonny Quest, Harvey Birdman, Space Ghost and more team up in this updated take on classic characters. Written by Jeff Parker (Hulk, Thunderbolts, Agents of Atlas).

Sausage Party (Trailer 2)

Sausage Party (Trailer 2)

A safe for work trailer for the star-studded and decidedly R-Rated animated comedy about anthropomorphic foods who learn the real truth behind their selection from the grocery store – a certain death in the stomachs of humans. It’s like an edible version of Toy Story.

Conan Busts His Staff Eating Cake

Conan Busts His Staff Eating Cake

“I thought you had enough things, so I just wanted something for my own.” Apparently, some of Conan O’Brien’s staff had an email group to alert each other of free food so they could get dibs. Guess who’s on that group.

Hyper-Reality

Hyper-Reality

Think technology has taken over your life? Keiichi Matsuda’s incredible short film envisions a future in which augmented reality completely engulfs us with information overload and gamification of basic tasks. It’ll make you long for the days of sitting down with a good book.

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston teamed up with Zagato to create the ultimate expression of its Vanquish sports coupe. The concept has bespoke carbon fiber body panels, a 600 hp V12 under the bonnet, a retractable spoiler, cool bladed taillights, and premium interior befitting a true grand tourer.

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