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Nothing is real anymore - Stargate Studios Reel

Edit: It looks as though they removed the video on Vimeo. Interesting. Nabbed a replacement on YouTube for now...

In a surprising demonstration of the many shows and films they've worked on, Stargate Studios demonstrates that constructing a fake cruise ship explosion is just about as easy as creating a fake stroll down a street in New York City, and probably a lot less expensive than the real thing. I literally can't believe my eyes that so many of these casual scenes are so seamlessly composed between the green screen and the computer. I guess special effects technology is moving faster than I expected. Nothing is (or needs to be) real anymore.

via I Heart Lazers

Universal Everything + MTV = "pop x 1,000%"

Creative Review announced this morning that MTV has paired up alongside UK-based studio Universal Everything to refresh the company's brand. Using the mantra "pop x 1,000%", Universal Everything tackles MTV's branding with colorful, luscious, and playful design. The only thing that I can see souring this eventually is MTV's content, as it's hard to envision how Daisy of Love or Tool Academy fits into the alternate reality of chocolate gold sunsets and Mister Furry (my favorite, below). But before things get spoiled, check out the videos and bask in jewels and oils and the like.

MTV International / Mister Furry from Universal Everything on Vimeo.

MTV International / Sweetheart from Universal Everything on Vimeo.

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For the Lost Fanatics - Lost: The NES Game

I know you Lost fanatics out there would pick this baby up in a heartbeat. The bigger question is, what are the selling features of a Lost NES game? My ideas below, but please, I could use some help from all you Losties. Oh and uh, **spoilurz** be up ahead, so you know, be weary:

• Shadow Level: Play in complete darkness and try to find what literally lies in the shadow of the statue
• Bonus side-quest: Play as Bram and find Miles a fish taco.
• Play as Locke for infinite lives
• Play as the Smoke Monster for Kirby-like abilities of assuming other characters' identities
• Play as Sayid to unlock the mini-game Shoot the Ben

I'm at work so that's all I've got for now people. ¡Ayúdame!

Spotted via Sharpless, via aLOLaday

Arrested Development fan art signals a good week

I'm not sure where the sudden initiative to create Arrested Development fan art came from, but I for one will be the last to complain. Today I stumbled upon not only one, but two creative renditions of the lovable cast, the first in the guise of Charles Shulz's character design (shown above, created by flickr user Mudron), and another Simpsons rendition. Really terrific works. I hope this becomes a popular artists' meme so more will be made! Anyone want to do a Sesame Street and/or Street Fighter take on the Bluth family?

Party Down - Your new favorite Instant Netflix watch

Party Down is by far my new favorite thing about Instant Netflix, and it should be your new favorite thing too. Recently granted a second season by Starz, the comedy show features an all-star cast with the likes of Ken Marino (The State, Childrens' Hospital), Martin Starr (Freaks and Geeks), and my personal favorite, Jane Lynch (Glee, Role Models, shown above wielding two super soakers like a total badass). Each episode the Party Down catering company is tasked with supporting a new and often elaborate party in Socal, which eventually boils down to placating the likes of spoiled sixteen-year-olds, Mob men, and George Tekai. Add a dash of some Arrested Development-esque humor, and the writing of Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars), and you've got yourself a damn fine show.

In other words, it's great. I've watched each episode at least twice, so if you have the chance please don't miss out!