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Gangster Squad, starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Robert Patrick, Giovanni Ribisi,  Emma Stone and Sean Penn.  Will it join the pantheon of all time gangster greats?

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A busy week for entertainment news, so here is another post for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy...


FILM

* Hugh Jackman might be in the upcoming X Men: Days of Future Past. He made a cameo in X Men: First Class, and being a main cog in the X Men universe, this move makes perfect sense.  Thanks to Borys Kit at HollywoodReporter.  Full story right here: X Men & Wolverine back together?

TV
* "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin does not back down.  His stalker was arrested again,  and the New York Post politicized the story.  Alec shot back, saying,"...shame on them for politicizing a criminal case ... and shame on the morally bankrupt partisan trash Andrea Peyser..."  The full article, thanks to Jordan Zakarin at EmpireOnline, can be seen here: Alec Baldwin Rips NY Post.

* Charlie Sheen has offered Angus T. Jones, the kid from "Two and a Half Men," a role on "Anger Management."  All of this started this week when Angus called the show he stars in "filth," and urging viewers to stop watching it.  A nice wrap up of the story can be found courtesy of HuffingtonPost, right here: Charlie Sheen tries to lure embattled kid star from Two and a Half Men.

GAMING
* More Wii U news, as company president talks about Nintendo's new 3D Zelda.  Full story, courtesy of Richard George at IGN, right here: Nintendo's Relentless Quest for Success

MUSIC
* Dr. Dre, thanks in large part to the massive success of Beat By Dre, has now becoming the highest paid musician, according to Forbes.  By the way, Bieber made a cool 55 million. Thanks to Zack O'Malley Greenburg for the full list, found here: 25 Highest Paid Musicians

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Tarantino released the final trailer for Django Unlimited, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Christopher Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson. It is out Christmas Day.

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* Check out the work of John Nolan.  His color contrast is amazing, and his compositions are solid:

You can see and purchase more of his work here: NolanArt

* Venice, CA; a former epicenter of Beatnik culture that now attracts 16 million visitors a year.  Yet, a new bill had to be passed to ensure art could not be sold on the boardwalk which Jim Morrison once got inspiration from.  So, what is art?  According to the bill, pottery mass produced is not.  The main concern here is not driving out local artists as companies such as Google move into the city.  Thanks to Hannah Karp at the WallStreetJournal, for the detailed article, found here: Is It Art? On Venice Beach, Police Can Make the Call...

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* First let's start off with the tweet from Director Bryan Singer saying Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart will be back for the new X-Men movie.  They will join the younger versions of Magneto and Professor X, Michael Fassbender & James McAvoy, somehow.  X-Men: Days Of Future Past will hit our screens on July 18, 2014.

* Also of major importance is the release of the plot of the new Star Trek movie.  No surprise here that director J.J. Abrams has created a far reaching plot with lots of twists and turns.  See for yourself what you are in for: Star Trek Plot Synopsis Released.  Thanks to Ali Plumb at EmpireOnline for the update.  

TV
* If you were a Boy Meets World fan, then you will love this news: Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel(Topanga) have reunited as parents for the new Disney show Girl Meets World, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed.

GAMING
* The big gaming news this Xmas will no doubt be the new Wii U, but that doesn't mean everyone thinks it will be as groundbreaking as previous Nintendo consoles.  To say having a touchscreen which you can control is not innovative is wild.  The possibilities abound with this format.  And, titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops II will look better on the Wii U, according to Nintendo of America Inc.'s President.  GTA V may even be coming to the Wii U.  But that hasn't stopped Nolan Bushwell, famous founder of Atari, to say of the Wii U, “I don’t think it’s going to be a big success.”  A great article, courtesy of Nick Wingfield at NYtimes, outlines in detail the negative perception Nintendo faces moving forward, and how this console may actually be able to do serious battle with all the new game formats out there.  Check it out: Wii U Takes on the Gaming World.

MUSIC
* Soundgarden, lead by Chris Cornell, are reunited, and it looks like they will be doing relevant music, as opposed to many band reunions.  They are a band with more grit than the Smashing Pumpkins, more individuality than Stone Temple Pilots, and more hard rock in them than Pearl Jam.  Thanks to Mikael Wood at LAtimes for the interview on what really makes this great band tick.  Article here: Soundgarden is Back...

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The FIRST clip from The Hobbit has just been released...Awesome...

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Eminem and 50 Cent have a new video  out called "My Life", which also features Adam Levine.  Check it out:

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INNOVATION: 

* It's called the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and it could open up a whole new line of smartphones.  While it cannot operate at the fast pace of a Galaxy S3, and has no phone service, this first model still manages to blur the line between camera and phone.  A data plan could be purchased for $10 a month, and one could use Skype or Google Voice if absolutely needing to make calls.  For the photo enthusiast and Professional Photographer, this is worth a look.  Thanks to Zach Honig over at Engadget for the in depth review, which can be found here: Samsung Galaxy Camera Looks to Blur the Camera/Smartphone Line...  

DISCOVERIES:
* It has now been proven that if you want to eliminate negative thoughts, simply right the negative thought down, and throw it away.  The same goes for if you want to reinforce an idea; right it down, and the idea will get magnified in your mind.  Thanks to Ohio State University, and in particular Richard Petty at EurekAlert for passing along this truly enligtening study, which can bbe found in detail, right here: Bothered by negative, unwanted thoughts? Just throw them away...

HEALTH:

* With the stress of the holidays in full swing for most people, keeping that energy level up, can be a tough task sometimes.  Caffeine and energy drinks lead to a crash, but there are healthy ways to keep things moving. 
Thanks to Tiffany Barrett over at CNN Health for this article, found here: 8 Healthy Ways to Boost Energy...

FUTURISM:
* Technology is still exponentially growing, and this has many concerned, including Cambridge University.  A new study is being conducted to study just how large of a threat this technology will be.  There is a common held belief that there will be a "Pandora's Box" moment when technology begins to create upon itself.  Cambridge is one of the oldest of the world's great scientific universities, so I imagine a few conclusions will come from this study.  Thanks to Chris Wood at GizMag for making light of this study, which can be found here: Cambridge University Open Terminator Centre to Study Threat Artificial Intelligence May Have on Humans

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Any Hobbit news is good news, and here is some more; A Post-Production look at what could very well be the best movie of the year:

 

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*I have been following the work of artist Gizem Bacaz for some time, and would like to spread the word of this excellent artist:

She has several store fronts.  One can be found here: Society 6 - Gizem Bacaz, as well as here: Etsy - Gizem Bacaz.  For other sales and inquires, she may be contacted here: Gizem Bacaz

* In art news, a great and in depth article about the subjective value of high end art is covered.  If you remember Damien Hirst's Diamond Skull, it was made with 23.6 million worth of diamonds, yet sold for $100 million.  All for a piece of, cough, art, created overnight.  From BelieveMag, Rachel Cohen's article can be found here: Art or Hype?

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Happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy The Daily Vid:  Killing Them Softly trailer starring Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini:

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Jack the Giant Slayer, based on Jack and the Beanstalk, has a new trailer just out:

 

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FILM

* The Hobbit is in hot water over PETA's claim that 27 animals died due to mistreatment.  Until actual evidence is submitted, it is anyone's guess.  Check out the story here: The Hobbit Producers Reject PETA's Claims of Abuse.  Thanks to RollingStone.com/movies 

TV
* Networks are losing the battle to gain your attention, for a number of reasons, but the one they are concerned about is the DVR cutting into their business.  They are attempting to analyze how to increase ad dollars, but this is a losing battle as TVs become more computer centric.  You can see the article detailing the executives last ditch effort to stay a big player in the entertainment arena, right here: The DVR has left Executives Scrambling.  Thanks to Alex Ben Block over at HollywoodReporter

GAMING
* Hitman: Absolution is out for the Xbox 360, and all signs point to a major hit.  Lots of stealth, lots of secret areas, and looks like alot of fun.  Thanks to Adam Rosenberg at G4 for the very in depth review, found here:  Hitman; Absolution Review

MUSIC
* Kid Rock has new music coming, and he is returning to his old bad boy, rocker ways.  Check out the article here: .  Thanks to James Montgomery over at mtv for the story. 

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INNOVATION: 
* Use a right knuckle on a touchscreen just the same as a right click on a mouse?  That is part of the idea behind Qeexo's new FingerSense program.  It can even turn a phone which does not support a stylus, into one that does.  Thanks to James Trew at Engadget.  The full article can be found here:  Fingersense...Improve That TouchScreen 

DISCOVERIES:
* A UFO sighting got a lot of buzz last week, and it is worth checking out. Thanks to Lee Speigel at HuffingtonPost.com for the article.  You be the judge, as the video can be found here: UFO Over Denver?

HEALTH:

* With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I'd like to give you guys a link to a list of common GMOs(Genetically Modified Foods) used during the holidays.  Everything from Hersey's Milk Chocolate to Kraft's Stove Top Stuffing is questionable eating.  Thanks to Sacbee for the post and full list of danger foods, which can be found here: GMO Turkey Foods to Avoid

HISTORY:
* Our ancestors were, at times, more advanced than us, and this is being proven in the acoustical engineering field.  When clapping your hands within the base of a Mexican pyramid, right in the middle, the sound of a local bird called the quetzal is mimicked.  Check out the other remarkable findings here: Our Ancestors...Supreme Acoustical Engineers.  Thank to Douglas Starr, at DiscoverMagazine, for the article. 

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If you missed the Now You See Me trailer(starring Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Michael Caine), check it out here:

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PSY & MC Hammer go viral.  Break out the Hammer Pants:

 

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* The following is the work of Jean-Pierre Roy:

Great colors, and his art transports you to another world.  Much more of his work can be found here: Jean-Pierre Roy.

High scale art auctions have always been the rue of the "true" artist.  Many artists feel slighted because the auctions only represent a very small portion of art out there, yet they get most of the headlines.  Jonathan Jones, of the guardian.co.uk, has an indictment article of the auction world, which can be found here: Despite Nearly $44 Million for Monet., High Scale Auction Sales See Steep Decline

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FILM

* Check out a new clip from Tarantino's next film, Django Unchained, which is due out Xmas Day.  The video can be found here: Django Unchained, New Clip.  Thanks to Phil de Semlyen at EmpireOnline, and, of course, The Weinstein Company
 
* More form an exclusive from Phil de Semlyen at EmpireOnline, Anne Hathaway has confirmed a role in Spielberg's new film, Robopocalypse.  Great to see a Spielberg getting back into Sci-Fi.  Check it out here: Anne Hathaway Joins Robopocalypse Cast 

TV
*Portlandia will be coming back to IFC for it's third season, on Jan. 4th.  More details, from Michael O'Connell at HollywoodReporter, can be found here: Portlandia Returns to IFC on Jan. 4th

GAMING

* Grand Theft Auto V news just keeps getting better.  There will be 3  characters to chose from, and a map bigger than Red Dead Redemption, San Andreas, and Grand Theft Auto IV combined.  Much more details, thanks to a good summary by Jason Schreier at Kotaku, can be found here: GTA V News: Huge Map, 3 Characters, & more...

MUSIC
* * In case you missed it, Dave Grohl will be drumming for Queens of the Stone Age on their new album.  Check it out here: Dave Grohl set to Drum for Queens of the Stone Age.  Thanks to James Montgomery at MTV
       

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TECH NEWS:
* The line between man and machine will continue to get smaller moving forward.  A detailed article of  human enhancement issues can be found here: Tech Augmented Humans. Thanks to George Dvorsky at Io9

INNOVATION
* This article states the Wii U remote would signal the death of the tradition remote.  I am not so sure.  What about setting the DVR?  Not quite yet, but a step in the right direction Nintendo.  Thanks to Ben Gilbert, at Engadget, for the insightful article, which can be found here: Nintendo Wii U Remote to Replace Other Remotes?

DISCOVERIES

* You may have heard of a recently found "Super-Earth" capable of supporting life.  These stories are always intriguing, as the hunt for E.T. continues.  It has a day/night schedule, and could have seas as well. Check out here: Super-Earth could have ingredients for Life.  Thanks to Pete Spotts from CSmonitor.com         

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 * Harrison Ford is open to starring in the upcoming Star Wars films.  He was the one most thought would be hard to get, so very positive for Star Wars fans.  Thanks to Geoff Boucher at EW.com for the update.  Original story can be found here: Hans Solo a Go?
  
TV
* 596 Billion Internet Connected TVs by 2017.  The U.S. will have the most, followed by China.  Thanks to Stuart Kemp, from HollywoodReporter, for the story, which can be found here: 596 Billion Internet Connected TVs by 2017

GAMING
* If you are excited about the Wii U, then be sure to take a look at this article: Wii U, Unboxed & Explained.  Thanks to Mat Smith, editor at Engadget

MUSIC 
* Taylor Swift is still #1 on the Charts, selling 344,000 this past week.  More on the story can be found here: Taylor Swift's Album Still #1.  Thanks to Nadeska Alexis at Mtv.com/news

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TECH NEW
* Remember the site for watching movies, MegaUpload?  Well, looks like it will be back as Me.ga, skirting U.S. Copyright Law by being overseas.  Thanks to Greg Sandoval  over at news.cnet.com.  Check out the article here: Megaupload to Become Me.ga

TECH INNOVATION
*Microsoft has patented a technology, which allows the camera device in the Kinect to record who is watching.  Invasion of privacy for sure.  But don't worry, it has not been put into production...yet.  Courtesy of Dan Chiappini at Gamespot.  Check it out here: Microsoft Patents Camera that Watches Viewer

DISCOVERY
* Japanese scientists have figured out a way to decode dreams in the form of shapes and objects.  This is no joke.  Thanks to Mo Costandi at Nature for the in depth info, which can be found here: Scientists Read Dreams

HEALTH 
* Humans can smell fear, contrary to popular and longheld beliefs within the scientific community.  Courtesy of Tia Ghose over at LiveScience
for the info, which is found here: Humans Smell Fear 

HISTORY

* 75,000 years ago, a volcano dubbed Toba, found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, exploded with the force of 5,000 times the energy of Mount St. Helens, engulfing the world in darkness.  Thanks to the LiveScience staff for the article, found here: Toba, Super Volcano

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It is my pleasure to share the work of Fabienne Fleury:

This is called Encaustic Art.  The paint is a beeswax, resin, and pigment mixture.  More of her work can be found here: Fabienne Fleury Encaustic Art

* Great news: Despite Hurricane Sandy washing out a lot of galleries in Chelsea, NY, many have been cleaned up, and will be ready to reopen in less than a few weeks. The story can be found here: Chelsea Galleries on the Mend.  Thanks to Jerry Saltz at NYmag.

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TECH NEWS
* I am not the biggest advocate of Apple.  I think their high prices are far too high, in spite of their innovations through the years.  That being said, the Ipads, both Ipad 4 and Mini, sold 3 million in 3 days over the weekend.  Quite a business accomplishment.  The story can be found here: 3 Million Ipads Sold in 3 Days 

TECH INNOVATION
* JBL has come out with a wireless speaker which stays charged by simply keeping it connected to a wall outlet.  Seems like a good idea if you want to stream via your tablet or smartphone and do not need to take the speaker out and about.  Thanks to the review by Matt Burns at TechCrunch, you can check it out here: JBL SoundPlay, Plug And Play Wireless Speaker

DISCOVERIES 
* Looks like there are frozen glaciers under Mars' surface.  Thanks to Mark Prigg at daily.co.uk for the article.  Images and story can be found here: Signs of Ancient Glaciers Found Under Mars' Surface

HEALTH
* Stretchable like skin will soon be able to monitor your health.  Find out more on this amazing article here: Stretchable Skin to Monitor Health.  Thanks to Tecca for the Original Article

HISTORY
* Stonehenge was certainly finished, according to a new article, found here: Stonehenge Digital Laser 3D Survey. 3D lasers were used to date each part of each stone.  Theories still abound as to the site's function.  Thanks to Maev Kennedy, over at The Guardian

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Check out the newest trailer(with new footage) for Star Trek: Into Darkness...
 

The Extended Game of Thrones trailer.  The new season is set to arrive March 31st...



Following the Oscars last night, on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the sequel trailer Movie: The Movie 2V debuted, which features Rachel Weisz, Jessica Chastain, Gerard Butler, Matt Damon, Bryan Cranston, Bradley Cooper, Kerry Washington, Guillermo Rodriguez, Jason Schwartzman, Bruno Mars, Amanda Seyfried, Channing Tatum, Samuel L. Jackson, and others. Check it out here:

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* As usual, starting off by sharing a fellow artist:

The artist is Paul Hedley, and the contrast found in his work is excellent.
You can find more of his work here:   Paul Hedley Gallery

* A rogue symbolist collector looks to be the culprit in the Rotterdam Museum heist.  But why?  Read more about this intriguing story here: Most Successful Heist the Work of a Symbolist

Here are some familiar faces, stained glass style:

The artist is R. Evan Daniels, and his work can actually be purchased here: R. Evan Daniels Glass Works

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FILM
* Skyfall, already released in the UK, pulled in 59 million, the biggest seven day gross in UK box-office history.  Update courtesy of: EmpireOnline
Skyfall is released here in the U.S. on Friday, Nov. 9th.

* A Late Quartet, starring Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour Hoffman, had a quiet, limited release on Friday, Nov. 2nd.  A good review of the film by Roger Ebert can be found here: A Late Quartet, Roger Ebert Review 

TV
 * Tired of those political ads?  That is because there have been over One Million of them.  And over 3 billion spent on them, or 68% more than 2008.  Check out all the stats here: Over 3 Billion Spent on Ads
Thanks to Marisa Guthrie, at HollywoodReporter,for the numbersbreakdown.

GAMING
* The Wii U is up for demo all over Colorado, and elsewhere.  Simply put in your Zip Code here: Wii U Demo Spots, and you will be able to find where the closest spot to try it out is.

MUSIC
* The band No Doubt got in hot water over their new video, which has now been pulled.  The Native American community did not like the theme of the video.  Decide for yourself...you can find some photos from the Vid here, via Eonline : Photos from Pulled No Doubt Video     

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* Ah, George Lucas and the Star Wars News...where to start.  Well first off, you can read about Disney purchasing Lucas Film for 4 Billion, and the first of 3 sequels to be made in 2015, here: Disney Buys LucasFilm
So you may be thinking what the new Star Wars plots could be....here are some potential ones, courtesy of James White over at Empire: Future Storylines of Star Wars

* In other film news, Bryan Singer has signed on to direct X-Men again.  He did a great job on the last one, and I have a feeling this one will be even better.  Thanks to Deadline for the story, which can be found here: X-Men: Days of Future Past

TV
 * New SNL Hosts Announced: Anne Hathaway and Rhianna on Nov. 10th, and Jeremy Renner and Maroon 5 on Nov.17th.  And don't forget Louis C.K. and Fun will be on this upcoming Saturday, Nov. 3rd.  The update originally posted at NBC.com

GAMING
* Mario Bros. Side Scrolling again?  You bet, and it could be the hit Nintendo has been waiting for.  With the yet released Wii U being cut in price for the holidays, this could be a monster hit.  Check it out for yourself here: Super Mario Bros U

MUSIC
*Taylor Swift has just had the best debut since The Eminem Show was released in 2002.  Thanks to Chris Martins for the story, which can be found here: Taylor Swift first to sell 1 Million in a Decade

* Axl Rose is coming out with a new Guns N' Roses Album, minus Slash of course.  Thanks to Marc Hogan for the update.  More info can be found here:  New Guns N' Roses Album

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* Here is a look at the work of Andre Kohn:

I enjoy the texture he instills into his art.  You can find prints to purchase from him here: Andre Kohn Prints for Purchase

*As if Hurricane Sandy has not done enough damage, it looks like a lot of art has been washed away, with galleries struggling to survive.  More on the story can be found here: Hurricane Sandy spells The End for many Chelsea Art Galleries

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TECH INNOVATION

* Google is looking to dent Apple's sales with the Google Nexus LG 4 smartphone, and the Nexus Samsung 10 Tablet.  The Samsung 10 will beat the IPad in most categories, including price.  And the Nexus 4 will have a better processor than the Galaxy S3, a quad core 1.5GHz processor and a whopping 2GB of RAM.  Thanks to Adam Rosenberg at G4 for the update, which can be found here: Googe Nexus add Powerful New Smartphones and Tablets

DISCOVERIES
* You know that gut feeling you get when trying to pick a direction to go in life?  Well, turns out we have a little bit of pre cognition, even though scientists can't quite nail down why.  Via Rebecca Boyle at Popsci, more on this phenomenon can be found here: Gut Feeling to be Proven?

HISTORY
* Supposedly, according to a new article, Mythic Mosaics Conceal Subliminal Messages?, mythic figures were "invented" to guide the masses.  I think we do not have enough evidence to say these figures were not real in some sort of fashion.  The myths came from somewhere.  Explaining where the myths come from, without hard data, is a large task.