mo Inside Innovation - Brass Monkey: Reinventing Multiscreen Gaming Experiences [Sponsored Content] By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Infrared5 co-founders Chris and Rebecca Allen are revolutionizing the multi-screen experience. With their popular computer game Brass Monkey they’re bringing people together with socially, multi-screen experiences that turn smart phones into game controllers and PC/Tablets into consoles. Brought to you by Intel. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - The Veronica Mars Movie Project and the Pitfalls of Crowdfunding Films By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Veronica Mars fans pledged more than $5 million on Kickstarter to get a film adaptation of the show off the ground. And while Angry Nerd is all for crowdfunding for a good cause, when it comes to fans calling the shots in return for financial backing, the money-making model might end up causing more harm than good. Full Article
mo What's Inside - Nair Hair Removal By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000 You know it’s for “short shorts,” but what are the chemical compounds that actually make up the no-shave follicle-removing cream? A handful of skin repair agents and hair removal ingredients intended to leave skin soft and silky smooth. Full Article
mo WIRED Live - Neil deGrasse Tyson on Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down to talk about the cultural importance of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos: A Personal Journey, and how he plans to carry on the legacy with his new version of the transformative science exploration show. Full Article
mo Gadget Lab - A Look at the Netatmo Weather Station App By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Sorry Apple, sometimes your standard iPhone weather app just doesn’t cut it. Aside from the expected temperature and humidity metrics, Netatmo’s Weather Station app also offers data on sound pollution and CO2 concentration. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Hasbro, Your "Magic: The Gathering" Movie Is Murdering My Childhood By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:30:00 +0000 First Transformers, then G.I. Joe, now Magic: The Gathering? When will Hasbro learn that a successful game or toy does not equal a successful movie franchise? Full Article
mo Gadget Lab - A Look at Ducati & the Technology Behind One of the Fastest Production Motorcycles in the World By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The 195-horsepower engine isn’t exactly meant for a daily commute. But Ducati’s 1199 Panigale S has a slew of features and the aerodynamics, torque, and weight reduction to make it one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. Transportation editor Damon Lavrinc tests out the bike and talks to Ducati designers to see how they engineered one of the lightest street motorcycles on the market. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Why the New Godzilla Movie Won’t Suck By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The makers of the new Godzilla movie are taking great pains to telegraph their deep reverence for kaiju cinema. In other words, they want us to know they won’t screw it up like Roland Emmerich did in 1998. Angry Nerd makes the case for why we should believe them. Full Article
mo Design FX - Godzilla: Creating the Animalistic and Masculine Kaiju Monster By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 After Roland Emmerich missed the mark with Godzilla in 1998, we had reason to be skeptical of Gareth Edwards’ new remake. Fxguide’s Mike Seymour goes inside the special effects behind the latest incarnation, in which effects company MPC designed the largest Godzilla yet, featuring an animalistic appearance with anthropomorphized traits. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Why Disney Needs to Make More Movies About Classic Villains By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The House of Mouse might be onto something: Forget the hero and make the villain the star. Disney’s new film Maleficent does just that and it actually…kind of…works. Angry Nerd explains the pros of putting the evil queens and wicked witches front and center. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Why Edge of Tomorrow is of the Greatest Movie About Video Games, Ever By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000 The new sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is basically a sci-fi rip-off of Groundhog Day, but with more Tom Cruise and less Bill Murray. And somehow, it manages to establish itself as one of the best movies about a video game, ever. Full Article
mo Teen Technorati - Teens Move into One House to Pursue Their Dreams in Silicon Valley as the 2014 Thiel Fellows By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000 As the 2014 Thiel Fellows prepare to move to San Francisco for the summer, the reality of the fellowship starts to sink in. Having to drop out of school, dealing with parental judgment—is it all really worth it to pursue their ideas and projects in Silicon Valley? Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Death to the Superhero Comic-Book Movie … But Not All Comic-Book Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s hard for him to admit, but Angry Nerd just doesn’t need anymore Marvel or DC comic book movies. Instead of another big budget flick with an oversaturated superhero, why not look elsewhere for solid source material? Case in point: The excellent, new comic-to-silver-screen adaptation, Snowpiercer. Full Article
mo Teen Technorati - To Infinity & Beyond: The Fellows Visit NASA & Learn About the Future of Life on the Moon By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In this episode, Thiel fellow Rebecca Jolitz takes us on a tour of the NASA Ames Research Center, where she worked while attending UC Berkeley. The entire group also pays a visit to lunar transportation company Moon Express for lessons on space, technology, and how to turn the impossible into a reality. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Give Me a Standalone Comic-Book Movie or Give Me Death By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Is it too much to ask for a comic-book flick that doesn't rely on three crappy prequels for the plot to make sense? Let's lose the complicated, interwoven story lines and focus on quality standalone films. Angry Nerd explains why Marvel's new Guardians of the Galaxy gets it just right. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Reboots We Need Way More Than "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remake is completely unnecessary. Instead of fixing flicks that ain't broke, why not reboot the films that can actually be improved upon? Full Article
mo Design FX - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Transforming Human Motion-Capture Performances Into Realistic-Looking Apes By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:00:00 +0000 In the latest incarnation of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Andy Serkis and Toby Kebbell deliver human motion-capture performances to help bring the realistic apes to life. Shot with a combination of high-speed cameras, Mike Seymour breaks down the tech behind shooting the motion-capture scenes on location versus on a sound stage. Full Article
mo The Giant Creature Destroys Angry Nerd in Movie Monster Trivia at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:25:09 +0000 Angry Nerd challenges Bodock the Giant Creature to a round of movie monster trivia. Despite Angry Nerd's best efforts to trick the massive beast, Bodock comes out ahead with a few tricks of his own. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd Takes on the Avengers Cast, Cosplay Superheroes, and More at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:02:17 +0000 Angry Nerd is on location at #SDCC2014, and he's got a bone to pick with cosplay fans waiting to get into the coveted Hall H. Plus, he stops by a signing with the cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron to give Marvel a piece of his mind about the new Ant-Man movie. Full Article
mo How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Make Monster Sounds with the Click of a Button By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Wonder how Bodock the Giant Creature and his alien sidekick got their voices? In this episode, we take a trip to Anarchy Post to see how the creature's voice came to life with the help of voice actors and Dehumaniser—a real-time vocal processor for monster sound FX. Full Article
mo How to Make a Giant Creature - Watch the Giant Creature Marry a Couple & More Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000 It's been an eight-week-long marathon to get the Bodock Giant Creature ready for #SDCC2014, and now that the convention is over, it's time to take a look back at the best moments from the event, including the marriage ceremony he officiated. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Why the Best Comic-Book-to-Film Adaptations Are Not Always the Most Faithful By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 When it comes to film adaptations of comic-books, the source material should always be treated as gospel, right? Wrong. Angry Nerd explains why, and shares his concerns for Frank Miller's upcoming Sin City: A Dame to Kill For—which could end up being too faithful for its own good. Full Article
mo How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Grow Your Own Monster By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It took nearly 4,000 hours to grow the Giant Creature pieces that were created using 3-D printing. Find out how Stratasys—the company behind the expert rapid prototypes—managed to create one of the biggest projects they've ever worked on. Full Article
mo The Most Wanted Man in the World: Behind the Scenes with Edward Snowden By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 It took almost a year to arrange to interview and photograph Edward Snowden in Moscow, where he has sought asylum. Author James Bamford and photographer Platon reflect back on their encounters with the elusive whistleblower. Full Article
mo The Most Wanted Man in the World: Edward Snowden in His Own Words By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:30:00 +0000 Dispatched to Moscow, famed portrait photographer Platon captured a never-before-seen side of Edward Snowden for WIRED. In this riveting montage, the elusive whistleblower explains the thinking behind his decision to reveal the extent of domestic surveillance being conducted by US intelligence services. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Why Body Swapping Is Awesome on TV, But Crappy in Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 BBC America is hedging their bets on Intruders, a new show about a secret society whose members can jump into other people's bodies. And while body swapping is nothing new in the cinematic world, the trope tends to work better on TV, than on film. Angry Nerd explains why. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Jason Momoa, aka Khal Drogo, Will Make Aquaman Cool By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Aquaman gets a bad rep as one of more lame superheroes in the DC family, but if there's anyone who can elevate the superhero's cool factor it's Jason Momoa. The Game of Thrones star is reportedly starring as Aquaman in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice flick, and although he doesn't fit the blonde bill, his tough-guy demeanor and hyper-masculine aura will add a new level of cool to the water-dwelling crime-fighter. Full Article
mo WIRED Live - Making Sustainable Housing Better, More Accessible & More Affordable By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Architect Michelle Kaufmann explains the convergence of technology and building design, and the importance of using software and data to create green, affordable homes for the global population. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Are You Ready for Grant Morrison's New DC Comic Multiversity? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It spans 52 parallel universes, featuring characters like a nazi Superman and a vampire Batman. And although you'll need an infographic to keep track of everything, Grant Morrison's new, mind-bending mini-series The Multiversity encompasses everything that's right in the alternate reality comic book world. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - I Can't Remember Why, But Movies About Amnesia Are Awesome By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In the upcoming thriller Before I Go to Sleep, Nicole Kidman stars as a woman who's grappling to remember what happened in her past. The amnesia plot line works, as it does for every film centered around memory loss, because it puts the protagonist on the same level as the viewer. Angry Nerd explains why. Full Article
mo Battle Damage - You Asked for It! More Insane Tech Tests By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000 You commented, we listened. Find out if your gadget was chosen as one of our next tech tests on Battle Damage. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Horror Movie Cliches that Deserve to be Slaughtered By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is sick of the latest crop of cliché killer movies. Do we really need Michael Bay bringing another Hasbro product to life with “Ouija"? Who asked for the new wannabe “Blair Witch Project” called “Exists”? Angry Nerd explains why the only frightening thing this Halloween is the surplus of crappy horror flicks. Full Article
mo WIRED by Design - Adam Savage on His Lifelong Obsession With Recreating Movie Props By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Mythbuster Adam Savage at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Big Hero 6 is More Than Just a Disney-fied Version of a Marvel Classic By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 When Disney announced the launch of Big Hero 6, Angry Nerd was skeptical it’d turn into another kid-friendly version of Marvel IP. Turns out the House of Mouse was able to adapt the classic comic (albeit with a few major changes) into an entertaining animated feature that’s not just another Disney dud. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - "Hunger Games" and the Terrible Trend of Turning a Book into Two Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Why turn one book into one movie, when you can turn it into two? Despite “Mockingjay” being the weakest book in “The Hunger Games” series, movie execs have decided to translate it into a two-part film. Angry Nerd explains why the stretch from one to two is a terrible trend that needs to end. Full Article
mo WIRED by Design - David Chang Shares the Secrets Behind Momofuku's Delicious Success By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:30:00 +0000 David Chang at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 T.V. may be in a golden era, but that’s no excuse for you to skip out on the best movies of the year. Angry Nerd names the 10 most underrated movies of 2014, including “Only Lovers Left Alive,” “Snowpiercer,” “The Raid 2,” and “Edge of Tomorrow.” Full Article
mo Game|Life - 2014's Biggest Gaming News by SMOSH Games By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 It was a big year for gamers. Facebook acquired Oculus VR, the Dota 2 Championship went mainstream with a promo on ESPN, and a handful of other game-changing moments rocked the industry. SMOSH Games and WIRED editor Chris Kohler count down the top 5 gaming wins of 2014. Full Article
mo Game|Life - 14 Best Games of 2014 by SMOSH Games By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler teamed up with SMOSH Games to count down the top 14 video games of 2014. Find out if Titanfall came out ahead of Mario Kart 8, and see which games landed an honorable mention. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - 2014’s Most Infuriating TV Moments By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Some TV shows made us laugh and cry tears of joy this year while others made us want to rip our hair out. Angry Nerd runs down 2014’s top five most frustrating TV moments from "Doctor Who" to "How to Get Away with Murder.” Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - The Most Important Superhero Trends of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 2014 was the year comic book movies got a little bit more comic book-y. Angry Nerd counts down the top five happenings, from the return of the super heroines to DC's TV domination. Full Article
mo Design FX - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Crowd-Simulation On a Behemoth Scale By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:08:16 +0000 Weta Digital was behind the striking effects in two of this year's big-franchise films: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”—which picked up an Oscar nomination for best visual effects—and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.” Mike Seymour takes an exclusive look at the impressive, large-scale battle sequences that Weta designed for the final installment in The Hobbit trilogy. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - The Trouble with Turning “12 Monkeys” the Movie Into “12 Monkeys” the TV Show By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The 1995 sci-fi flick “12 Monkeys” is about to become a TV show. This worries Angry Nerd—movies-turned-TV-shows don’t have the best track record. Sure, “Fargo” turned out fine, but let’s not forget the short-lived tragedy “Ferris Bueller”… Full Article
mo The 7 Most "Liked" Perks at Facebook By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Working for Facebook comes with a lot more than a cool job title. Check out what this Silicon Valley social media giant has to offer its employees in terms of crazy perks. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Is SpongeBob Ready to Move from a Pineapple to the Real World? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 SpongeBob Squarepants is about to upgrade from a television cartoon to a movie cartoon—alongside real, non-cartoon people. It’s a tough combo to pull off. For every “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” there’s a “Space Jam.” Or “Chipmunks.” Or “Smurfs.” Actually there’s more in the red column. Anyway, Angry Nerd is cautiously optimistic—for now. Full Article
mo Craziest Battle Damage Moments from Season 1 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Hosts Justin and Erik smashed a lot of stuff in season 1. Check out the best highlights, including never-before-seen footage, and get ready because season 2 is going to be bigger and more destructive than ever before. Full Article
mo Design FX - Agent Carter: Creating Movie-Quality Effects on a Weekly TV Schedule By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 In the new series “Agent Carter” Marvel expands its universe to the small screen with help from Industrial Light & Magic. Creating high-quality visual effects was nothing new for the the award-winning team, but working against grueling weekly delivery dates proved to be a monstrous challenge. Mike Seymour finds out how they did it. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Chappie & the Taxonomy of Movie Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Movie robots fall into one of three categories: the cutesy ones who do repairs (C3PO), the menacing bad guys designed to inflict pain (Mechagodzilla), and the child-like naifs who learn about the wonders and horrors of the world through experience. Angry Nerd explains why Neill Blomkamp’s new sci-fi flick “Chappie” falls into the third group and he breaks down why we need more movies that cast robots as the wide-eyed outsider. Full Article
mo Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Comic book movies are on the rise, but will it be Marvel or DC that pushes us over the edge? Andre from Black Nerd Comedy pays Angry Nerd another visit to discuss if it’ll be Spider-Man or Fantastic Four that makes us say no more. Full Article
mo Battle Damage - Easter Candy Destroyed in Slow Mo By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 What better way to celebrate Easter than by destroying a basket of candy, painted eggs, and a giant chocolate bunny? Experience the holiday the Battle Damage way. Full Article