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More Cool Features Discovered In Latest iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 3

Posted on May 6, 2010

Even though the latest iPhone OS (aka OS 4.0) is still in Beta and has only been released to developers, that hasn’t stopped people from installing it and then posting what they find on the Internets. Let’s face it, when its something from Apple, it’s just really hard to keep it a secret.

Case in point is a report over at one of our favorite Tech sites, The Boy Genius Report, where they detail the latest goodies found in Apple’s recent revision to the iPhone OS 4.0 Beta, now known as Beta 3.

Check out what they found:

File Sharing

Apple is finally going to allow you to transfer files to and from your iPhone straight from your computer.

Media Player Widgets
When you enable the multitasking interface you see a new set of widgets that control the iPod application.

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Restore Joss Whedon And His Ass-Kicking Chicks

Posted on May 6, 2010

In case you’re not familiar with the story of actor Steven Baldwin. He’s had a long career, was pretty popular and did some decent movies, including The Usual Suspects. But now, according to reports, he’s broke and needs money.

So, what do celebrities do when they’re broke and need money? They turn to the Internets of course. Although, according to the site established by a Christian ministry for Baldwin he didn’t commission them to put it together, they are just doing it to help out the actor.

What does all this have to do with Joss Whedon and his ass-kicking chicks? Glad you asked. Watch the video after the jump and all will be revealed in a pretty hilarious way.

Enjoy and don’t say we never gave you anything good.

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‘Iron Man 2’ Easter Eggs Revealed – Major Spoilers!

Posted on May 6, 2010

Since Favreau’s first Iron Man film pulled the wool over the eyes of many fans by sneaking in a special scene after the credits, fans are now on the hunt to make sure they are aware of as many secrets as possible before Iron Man 2 hits theaters at midnight tonight.

We brought you a description of this film’s post-credit sequence last week, in which we get a peak at an upcoming film from Marvel Studios. Now we’re getting a few killer screen shots of even more hidden secrets from the flick.

We have to be fair to everyone and let you know that these can be a MAJOR SPOILER for those who don’t want to know. Of course, we understand that Iron Man 2 will tie into other films under the Marvel umbrella such as Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and The Avengers, but this gives us more concrete proof.

Check out the images taken from Iron Man 2 after the jump, or wait till you see the film and come back for a full analysis of just what you saw. Either way, it’s cool to see that Favreau had the foresight to add these easter eggs. Thanks to our pals at ComicBookMovie.com for the analysis.

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TV RECAP: ‘Happy Town: I Came to Haplin for the Water’

Posted on May 6, 2010

This is a recap for Happy Town, episode 2, “I Came to Haplin for the Water,” and it will have spoilers in order to discuss plot points. If you did not see the pilot for Happy Town last week, you can watch it on the official ABC website.

Now that I have seen the first two episodes of Happy Town, here are a few of my initial thoughts on the series. I enjoyed the second half of both episodes quite a bit more than the first. I have found it difficult to initially get into the show, but by the end of each episode I have been completely engrossed.

I enjoy quirky, but I do not enjoy goofy, and some of the characters are quickly veering into annoying territory (I’m looking at you, Stiviletto brothers.) I feel like some of these characters are coming across as being badly acted, and it seems to take down the quality of the show a notch. There are still plenty of talented actors on the show, and that might be why some of the weaker ones stand out.

I do think the show suffers in the writing department. I didn’t notice it so much the first episode, when I was trying to keep all the characters and plot-lines straight, but in the second episode I noticed sloppy dialogue and meandering scenes that easily could have been tightened up.

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‘Iron Man 2’ Cologne – A Movie Promotional Tie-In That Doesn’t Stink

Posted on May 6, 2010

Everyone knows the drill when a new comic book movie comes out. The market gets flooded with the standard promotional tie-in products. There’s an influx of new comics featuring the title character hitting the shelves.

A new line of toys based on the movie and its characters are sure to come out. And let’s not forget the comic book turned movie turned video game which is sure to come out as well.

After these standards, any other product that can be thought of from breakfast cereal to t-shirts to birthday favors becomes fair game. Instead of sticking to the cheap themes that most movies go for to make a quick buck, Iron Man 2 has decided to step it up a notch. Pairing up with high end clothing and accessory brand Diesel, they will be releasing the Only The Brave Limited-Edition Iron Man 2 Eau de Toilette Spray.

Now, while every comic book fanboy out there wants to smell like Tony Stark, we regret to inform you that this limited edition does not smell like motor oil and cheap bourbon. Instead it is a simple repainting of Diesel’s current Only The Brave cologne bottle.

The scent is described as ” Top notes of modern leather contrast with the fresh aroma of sparkling lemon and the warmth of amber and cedar in Only The Brave, a masculine fragrance that epitomizes determination and bravery.” So while it lacks the boozehound smell, it does resemble what everyone pictures in Tony Stark.

Diesel’s Only The Brave Limited-Edition Iron Man 2 Eau de Toilette Spray can be purchased online here. Go on, you know you want some.

New On Blu-ray and DVD This Week

Posted on May 5, 2010

As with most weeks, this week brings a crop of new movies and TV programs on Blu-ray and DVD. Among the ones we’re interested in this week are two Doctor Who TV Movies, X-Men, Volume Five, the Blu-ray release of NINE and the Blu-ray debut of Saving Private Ryan (pictured above with Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg and Edward Burns)

Movies

Doctor Zhivago Anniversary Edition ~ Omar Sharif, Julia Christie (Blu-ray)

Fallen ~ Paul Wesley, Tom Skerritt, Bryan Cranston (Blu-ray and DVD)

Leap Year ~ Amy Adams, Matthew Goode (Blu-ray and DVD)

Nine ~ Daniel Day-Lewis (Blu-ray and DVD)

No Time for Sergeants ~ Andy Griffith, Don Knotts (DVD)

Saving Private Ryan ~ Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Edward Burns (Blu-ray and DVD)

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‘Iron Man Central’ App Hits iTunes

Posted on May 5, 2010

Have you been looking for a way to keep track of all the important news and info for Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster release of Iron Man 2? Do you also happen to be an iPhone or iPod Touch user? If so, then this is your lucky day. Why? Well, read on.

Today, Marvel has released the Iron Man Central application into the wild and its available on the Apple iTunes Store for iPhone and iPod Touch. Here’s all the info for this new app directly from the Marvel press release:

Suit up with the world’s most popular super hero in anticipation of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2 feature film, and learn everything about Iron Man with this totally free app!

Iron Man Central is perfect for Iron Man fans new and old, providing access to all things Iron Man including news, exclusive wallpapers, video content, direct links to Iron Man content on iTunes and more. This brand-new app also seamlessly integrates with users’ e-mail, Twitter and Facebook accounts, allowing them to share exciting new Iron Man content with friends and family.

Head on over to iTunes to get this app. Also, be sure to check out some screenshots from it after the jump. Oh, and as if you didn’t already know, Iron Man 2 hits theaters this Friday.

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Hugo Weaving Officially Confirmed as Red Skull in ‘Captain America’

Posted on May 5, 2010

Though it was rumored months ago, Marvel Studios has officially announced that actor Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith in The Matrix, among others) has been cast as the main antagonist, the Red Skull, in Joe Johnston’s upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger.

The news doesn’t come as much of a shock, even without the rumors. Weaving has made himself known as one of the top character actors to play a marketable villain since his work in The Matrix, and has even reprrised his badassery in Michael Bay’s Transformers films as Megatron. Also, director Johnston just finished and released The Wolfman for Universal, which cast Weaving as one of the main characters.

In the film, the character is said to be an updated version of the villain we know from the comics. In this incarnation, Johann Schmidt is drafted into the Third Reich and given the codename “The Red Skull.” In the comics, Schmidt is given the name due to an accident that caused his head to be…a red skull. Whether or not they will actually put Weaving in tons of makeup has yet to be announced.

The film also stars Sebastian Stan (Hot Tub Time Machine) as Bucky Barnes, Hayley Atwell (The Prisoner) as Peggy Carter, and Chris Evans as the titular Captain America. Captain America: The First Avenger is currently set to hit theaters on July 22, 2011.

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