BREAKING: Neill Blomkamp’s Next Movie Will Be… ALIEN!

As I’m writing this, Neill Blomkamp just announced 38 minutes ago on Twitter and Instagram that Alien would be his next movie. Unfortunately, he didn’t get into too much details, but hey, I think this is great news… unless we’re talking about a reboot, right?

What do you guys think? Is this great or bad news for you? Do you think the man will do justice to the franchise? Let us know in the comments below!

For now, I can’t wait for Chappie to come out!

Edit: Apparently, the film is in no way related to the upcoming “Prometheus” sequel, which will still be directed by Ridley Scott.

Um… So I think it's officially my next film. #alien

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The Physics of Popcorn [Science Video]

A short video by the folks over at The New York Times taking a look at what exactly happens to popping kernels, before the butter and salt.

The first action, of course, is the split of the hull, which, the researchers point out, is not what makes the noise. That comes from a release of water vapor.

As the kernel expands in milliseconds, the puffy extension shoots out and powers the kernel, still growing, into the air.

[The New York Times]

You’re the Man (In Black): A Princess Bride Parody of Karate Kid’s Ending Song “You’re the Best” [Video]

After the huge success of his “Heisenberg” song, [GAS] friend Bonecage is back with a Princess Bride-themed parody of Karate Kid’s ending song, “You’re the Best” by Joe Esposito.

Princess Bride + Karate Kid = nostalgiagasm. This is a a parody of the ending fight song on Karate Kid set to clips from Princess Bride, and it made me feel like a 10-year old as I created it. Memories…

[Bonecage]

This Movie-Accurate Ultron Prime Sixth Scale Figure Has No Strings on Him!

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This Ultron Prime sixth scale figure from Hot Toys looks exactly like the character in the upcoming Avengers film, and even though $374.99 might be a little pricey for most people, I totally want one.

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The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Ultron Prime in Avengers: Age of Ultron. It stands approximately 41 cm tall and features a newly developed head sculpt and body with mechanical details, LED light-up head and upper body, and a specially designed Avengers: Age of Ultron logo figure base with LED light-up function!

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[Ultron Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys]

Why I’m Glad I Waited Fifteen Years to Play Majora’s Mask

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The Legend of Zelda series has always been an institution for gamers. Many of us grew up playing the series and have seriously found memories of almost every game from the series. Yes, even Wind Waker. And while most of us can say we’ve played most of the classic Zelda games, we need to remember some people didn’t experience them when they first came out. Like Jason Schreider over at Kotaku, who wrote a rather extensive and interesting piece about why he is glad he waited fifteen years to play Majora’s Mask. Well, he played when he was younger, but found it irritating and stressful so he stopped. He then went back after fifteen years and it was like he discovered a new game:

Some fifteen years later, I’m glad I gave it another shot, and I’m kinda glad I waited. Twenty-seven-year-old Jason appreciates this game far more than 12-year-old Jason would have. Majora’s Mask has aged beautifully—although, granted, the 3DS tweaks and overhauls sure help—and over the past few weeks, I’ve grown to really appreciate why so many people are so quick to lavish it with praise, to the point where some say it’s even better than that most sacred of sacred cows, Ocarina of Time.

It makes sense and almost makes you wish you waited yourself. Keyword, almost.

[Image and story via Kotaku | Majora’s Mask]