For those of you who missed this the first time, and for those of you just dropping by on the BALLOONACY internet balloon race, here’s the “Sweded” version of Aliens that friends and I filmed a couple of months ago.
(Part 1)
(Part 2)
Here at Blogadilla, Google Ads picked up on the key word “Mars” (in a few recent posts below) and produced this Yahoo Travel information ad in our ad space:
A few observations:
• “Save up to 70% at Yahoo Travel” - that means getting to Mars will now only cost you $115,800,000.
• A “candid review” of Mars as a travel destination?!
“Mars . . . looks pretty from space, but when you get there . . . what a frozen sh!thole!”
“Mars - Like New Mexico without the turquoise jewelry . . . and more New Age wackos.”
“Mars - Smells worse than New Jersey, but better than Uranus.
An image of the Phoenix Mars Lander, taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (note the heat shield on the bottom right).
So far, most of the photos sent by the Phoenix Lander (on Mars) are black and white (or bad false-color images). So . . . here are some good false color images from the Phoenix Lander, colorized and processed by me at Timbotron Heavy Industries Imaging Laboratories:
The barren circumpolar plains - the landing site of the Phoenix Lander.
A vertical cross-section of the horizon and terrain around the lander; a solar panel of the lander fully deployed.
An image of the Phoenix Lander sailing downward through Mars’s atmosphere (you can see the parachute), photo taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter; an image of the Lander’s footpad in Martian soil.
Bonus Round: Cool animation of the Phoenix Lander’s descent.
Less than an hour ago, the NASA/JPL Phoenix Lander touched down near the northern polar cap of our planetary neighbor, Mars.
Currently, the only information offered on the NASA and University of Arizona sites is that the craft has sent a radio transmission reporting that it safely landed.
Keep your eyes peeled on these sites tonight for the first glimpse of the Martian polar region (perhaps ice or glaciers will be visible):
Goopymart.
Rhymes with “art” and “smart.”
And “fart.”
Goopymart’s photostream contains hundreds and hundreds of his awesome poop-your-pants-laughing illustrations. All free (CC Noncommercial Share-Alike 2.0) . . .
. . . and perfect for cellphone wallpapers (and shirts and mugs).
It’s here: the exciting conclusion to “Aliens (Sweded Edition)”!!
As you can see by the out-takes at the end, we had a blast filming this.
We hope you enjoy the show:
DailyMotion link
Google Video link
Yahoo! Video link
Update 4/21: We made the front page of SwededFilms.com!
Some friends and neighbors and I filmed this this weekend.
It was a blast.
Stay tuned for part 2.
DailyMotion link
Google Video link
Yahoo! Video link
Update 4/21: We made the front page of SwededFilms.com!
Rolling Rock Beer recently rolled out an interesting and cool interactive advertising MOONVERTISING campaign, allowing users to create their own advertisements on the moon. Blogadilla reader Ben sent me this cool one, designed specially for us– thanks bro!
A long, long time ago (1998 to be exact) and in anticipation of the release of the first of three Star Wars prequels, toy maker Jason Deyer and his buddy Steve Ross were approached to design ‘Dealer Loaders’ for promotions and giveaways. But because they were ‘unapproved vendors’ (AKA not part of George Lucas’ monolith) Jason and his friend had to base their designs on the original trilogy.
You can check out the original drawings on Jason’s blog, Action Figure Insider, and you also can hear an interview about his trials and tribulations on NPR. Make sure to check out NPR’s Bryant Park Project page on the Star Wars merchandise, here. (Click ‘Listen Now’ for the interview).
Death Star BBQ Grill Anyone?
You gotta love an artist who can do this with zombies and yuppies a Stephen King story.
(thanx for clarification Isabel)
The Honda del Sol meets the Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, at Velvetron.com.
(via Notcot.org)
Of the weddings I’ve attended, the theme was always “Wedding.”
But more and more, weddings are having themes. All too much like children’s birthday parties. The idea of a “Star Wars” wedding is nothing new, though it’s astounding to realize the sheer number of “Star Wars” weddings out there. I hope George Lucas feels like a dick about this.
Apparently, the bride and groom make movie props and costumes (so no Star-Warsy detail was left untouched): photo gallery and slideshow.
The bride and groom were married by Darth Vader, the groomsmen were Stormtroopers: video
The bride dressed as a bride, the groom came as Boba Fett: video
The groom came as Darth Vader, the bride came as Natalie Portman: video
Bonus Humiliation Round: The bride has a Hello Kitty shaped box on her nightstand. In it are her husband’s testicles. Life is hard enough when your English name is “Horlick”: video
Head over to mashup.starwars.com to make your very own Star Wars mashup out of both their clips and your own. Originally this was part of a SpikeTV contest and the winners were posted on Spike. Even though the deadline has passed, you can still do some funny stuff. Here’s a hilarious one my buddy Ralph made– Greedo’s Gangsta Ebonics. Enjoy!
Spectacular Hi-Def video of the Earth rising above the Moon’s horizon. Recently taken by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (NAXA) lunar probe “SELENE/Kaguya”, launched September 14, 2007 and currently in orbit around the Moon.
(via WanderingSpace)
18to88.com, an Indianapolis Colts fan website, gives their take on the upcoming NFL season, using Star Wars characters as representations of each team’s predicted fate in ‘07-’08. The predictions are pretty funny and mostly well-reasoned, though is anyone surprised that a Colts’ website deemed Bill Belichick “The Emperor”?
(via Scott)
Early yesterday, Google launched their next phase of interstellar domination with Google Sky. This is an addition to the Google Earth app that allows you to navigate the heavens by way of constellation maps, Hubble satellite images, and planetary orbit animations. Not to mention the ability to aimlessly wander space the traditional Google Earth way by panning, zooming and rotating your view. I have to say, this is pretty freakin’ sweet. Check it ›
Behold! The Super-Awesome Action Hero Name Generator!!! Push the button for non-stop crime-fighting Action Hero names!!! You can’t fight zombies with a name like “Scooter.” Push the button and get ready for ACTION!!! [Does not work well with Internet Explorer - the browser of the feeble].
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Concept (and names): Timbotron
Actual Labor and Creation: Steve B
Machete Photograph: Y. Trottier.
[For those of you who are not knee-deep in geekery]: Cthulhu (usually pronounced KThoo-Loo) is a sinister ancient deity from the works of early 20th century science fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft. Cthulhu is described as being gigantic and green, with rubbery skin, having an ‘octopus head’, a large belly, claws on its hands and feet, and thin wings emerging from its back. In Lovecraft’s universe, Cthulhu came to Earth (from somewhere in the distant cosmos) hundreds of millions of years ago and currently rests undead and “dreaming” among the remains of the buried alien city of R’lyeh, which lies beneath the most desolate area of the South Pacific (47° 9′ S, 126° 43′ W). In Lovecraft’s story “The Call of Cthulhu,” Cthulhu is described as contacting people in their dreams (usually in mid-March), and by these means Cthulhu generates cults of human worshippers around the world who await his eventual awakening; according to Lovecraft, the powerful leaders of the Cthulhu cult live “in the mountains of China.”
Needless to say, Cthulhu has serious geek appeal. There are Cthulhu role-playing games, Cthulhu is a figure in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, there are numerous Campus Crusade for Cthulhu movements, and the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society has created an awesome 1920’s black-and-white ’silent movie’ of “The Call of Cthulhu.” They do a good job of following the original story and their visuals and musical score are stellar (watch the trailer). The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society also offers a number of cool Cthulhu downloads, including the kick-ass cellphone wallpaper above.
