Category: Arts & Culture

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII coming this July 2010

from Shout! Factory:

This summer, The Mads of Deep 13 and the hilarious crew of the Satellite of Love — Joel, Mike, Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot and Gypsy — cordially invite you to join them as they pay tribute to some of the finest-quality cheesefests this side of Gouda! On July 13, 2010, Shout! Factory, in association with Best Brains, Inc., present Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII in a collectible 4-DVD box set. The 18th laugh-filled edition of Mystery Science Theater 3000 features the DVD debut of four never-before-released episodes: Lost Continent, Crash of the Moons, The Beast of Yucca Flats and Jack Frost, four limited-edition mini-posters by artist Steve Vance, and new bonus content, including special introductions by Frank Conniff and Kevin Murphy, original Mystery Science Theater Hour wraps, a look back at The Beast of Yucca Flats featurettes, original trailers & promos and more! Poised to keep the fans as entertained as ever this summer, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII 4-DVD set is priced to own at $59.97.

MST3K: Lost Continent
A military mission to recover a fallen American rocket turns into a fight for survival after the rescue team finds themselves faced with dangerous creatures long since believed to be extinct! Who knew Leave It to Beaver’s Hugh Beaumont was a harbinger of death? The gang onboard the Satellite of Love soon find out for themselves as they set out on their own hilarious investigation of Season Two’s Lost Continent!
Bonus Features:
• New introduction by Frank Conniff
• Original theatrical trailer

MST3K: Crash of the Moons
Two inhabited moons are doomed to collide with one another — unless they get the help of United Worlds space ranger Rocky Jones and his trusted navigator Winky! The only thing standing in Rocky’s way is Queen Cleolanta, a suspicious empress with plans of her own. Join Joel and the ’bots aboard the Satellite of Love as they celebrate the adventures of Rocky Jones — and the life of Hogan’s Heroes’ John Banner — with their own rendition of the “The Gypsy Moons,” riffs aplenty and, of course, Banner-grams! Also includes the third installment of the short General Hospital.
Bonus Feature:
• Mystery Science Theater Hour Wraps

MST3K: The Beast of Yucca Flats
Party the afternoon away with the SOL crew and their white trash neighbors as they celebrate the arrival of yet another riff-worthy movie from Deep 13! Starring none other than Ed Wood veteran Tor Johnson as the beast himself. The DVD also includes the long-awaited shorts Money Talks! and Progress Island, U.S.A. After a devastating atomic test, Joseph Javorsky, a defecting Russian scientist, is transformed into a murderous radioactive beast. Can desert patrolmen Jim Archer and Joe Dobson stop the creature before it kills again?
Bonus Features:
• No Dialogue Necessary: Making an “Off-Camera Masterpiece”
• Coleman Francis: The Cinematic Poet of Parking
• Original theatrical trailer
• Stills gallery

MST3K: Jack Frost
Young lovers Ivan and Nastenka must first conquer the most bizarre ordeals of the supernatural, including beastly transformations and evil witches, before they can finally be together in this unique Russian fairy tale. The crew of the Satellite of Love — Mike Nelson, Crow T. Robot, Tom Servo and Gypsy — is in for a truly rare treat when they take on the most powerful threat to come out of Russia (and Finland) since Yakov Smirnoff… Jack Frost!
Bonus Feature:
• New introduction by Kevin Murphy

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 series was created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Jim Mallon. After a year on KTMA TV in Minneapolis, its national broadcast life began in 1989 on the Comedy Channel (later to become Comedy Central), where it ran for seven seasons. The show’s final three seasons aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. The premise of the series features a hapless man who is trapped by mad scientists on a satellite in space and forced to watch old B-movies of questionable worth. To keep sane, he’s built two robot sidekicks, and together they do a running commentary on the films, affectionately mocking their flaws with inspired wisecracks and acting as a demented movie theater peanut gallery. Series creator Hodgson originally played the stranded man, Joel Robinson. When he left in 1993, series head writer Mike Nelson replaced him as the new B-movie victim Mike Nelson, and continued in the role for the rest of the show’s run. The format proved to be popular. During its eleven years and 198 episodes (including one feature film), MST3K attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. The series won a Peabody Award in 1993, and was nominated for writing Emmys in 1994 and 1995.

VIZ Media Licenses “Kekkaishi” Anime Series to Adult Swim

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has licensed 52 episodes of the popular Shonen Sunday Kekkaishi anime series to Adult Swim for domestic broadcast. Kekkaishi will begin airing on May 29th.

Kekkaishi is based on the hit manga series by Yellow Tanabe (also published in North America by VIZ Media). A story of mystical forces powerful in the region known as Karasumori. For over 400 years, it has been the duty of a clan of “kekkaishi” — barrier masters — to guard this land and exterminate the supernatural creatures that are drawn to it night after night.

Yoshimori Sumimura is a junior high school student at Karasumori Academy, which is built upon the Karasumori grounds. By night, Yoshimori follows the tradition passed down through generations and fulfills his destiny as the twenty-second “kekkaishi” of the Sumimura clan. But by day, Yoshimori’s got other demons to contend with, like an obsession with cake making and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori’s pretty neighbor, childhood friend and rival, Tokine Yukimura, is also a “kekkaishi,” but their families are caught up in a feud over who is the true practitioner of the art. Protecting ordinary people from the ever-present danger of the Karasumori grounds, Yoshimori will continue to grow stronger as he battles the forces of evil again tonight!

“Kekkaishi spotlights compelling cool characters, in an intense yet fun-filled supernatural action adventure saga. It possesses all of the hallmarks of great anime!” says William Germain, Director, Programming & Music Sales, VIZ Media. “We are very excited to add Kekkaishi to the Adult Swim anime lineup for U.S. fans to enjoy.”

For more information on Kekkaishi please visit ShonenSunday.com.

ThinkGeek finds delicious use for zombies + $10 off

from ThinkGeek:

Namaste, brother.

Now we know the whole story: the Others are lizards, the Island wasn’t on the first Earth, Locke was a Rossum doll, and it all happened inside Christian’s petri shoe in the bamboo field.

With LOST finally over, we can use tonight to celebrate Towel Day, when good interstellar hitchhikers display their towels. If that doesn’t ring a bell, you’d surely be killed by the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal, but don’t panic — it’s also Geek Pride Day in honor of the first Star Wars movie released today in 1977. May the Force be with you!

Zombie Blood Caffeinated Energy Potion — Drink thy enemy
They trudge, they groan, sometimes they run. But one thing about Zombies no one knew about till now is that their blood (as green and vile as it looks) is actually a refreshing energy drink. Sure it looks red in the movies when they get their heads blown off with shotguns, but it is actually green like a Vulcan. And boy is it tasty — like a tart lime. Grab some in these specimen bags now — certified to be mutagen, “Rage,” and T-virus free. Feast on it.

Take $10 Off — Void where zombied
Lord this one over your zombie “friends” — take $10 off your order of $30 or more with checkout code NOTDEAD now through 11:59pm EDT on May 28, 2010. Of course, you can be nice and share this coupon with a shambling pal, but they’ll still want to eat your brains.

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J!NX: iPad Giveaway + BACON!!!1!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Bacon Bits
Mmmmmm… bacon, the royalty of meats, capable of adding flair and flavor to the most boring of dishes. This week, we are honoring “nature’s candy” by combining it with another thing we love: binary code. Our arteries may be clogged with crispy, salty ones and zeros, but we’ll die happy.

Win an iPad by doing virtually nothing!
We’re giving away a shiny, shiny iPad to a lucky J!NX fan, and it could be you! To enter, follow these four steps: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, then post a comment here that you’ve completed the tasks. O Sweet Simplicity! It really couldn’t be easier. You can even comment once a day to increase your chances of winning!

Apocalyptic Prophecy and Frenetic Action Reach a Stunning Climax in the Final Chapter of “20th Century Boys” Film Trilogy

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, concludes the epic sci-fi film trilogy based on Naoki Urasawa’s acclaimed manga, 20th Century Boys, with the release of the final film, 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption, on DVD on June 1st. The film, which will be distributed by VIZ Media in North America, will carry an MSRP of $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN.

VIZ Pictures celebrates the release with a film screening of 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption for one-night-only at VIZ Cinema in San Francisco on Thursday, May 20th at 7:00pm. VIZ Cinema is the nation’s only movie theatre devoted exclusively to Japanese film and is located at 1746 Post St., in the heart of the city’s Japan-town. Tickets to attend the movie-only are: $10.00; or attend the film and take home the brand new DVD, a 20th Century Boys poster, and more for only $25.00. Trailers and more details are available at: vizcinema.com.

Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and presented in partnership with Nippon Television, the 20th Century Boys saga begins in 1969 when a young boy named Kenji and his friends write “The Book of Prophecy.” In the book, they write about a future where they fight against an evil organization trying to take over the world and bring about Doomsday. Years later in 1997, a mysterious cult being led by a man only known as “Friend” has emerged and gained strong influence over society. A series of catastrophic events begin to occur, mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji.

In the final film, the year is Friend Era Year 3 (2017 A.D.) and the World President, Friend, rules humanity. After a deadly virus ravages Tokyo, a wall is built around the city and inhabitants’ lives have been severely restricted. Friend tells everyone that on August 20th, aliens will destroy mankind and only those who believe in him will be saved. But a movement to stop Friend is in motion. Is protagonist Kenji really still alive? What is Friend’s plan for August 20th? Will the mystery behind the true identity of Friend be uncovered? All of the prophecies, schemes and plans will be finally revealed in the saga’s exciting concluding chapter.

“Fateful prophecies reach an exciting climax in the final chapter of the 20th Century Boys saga,” says Seiji Horibuchi, President and CEO of VIZ Pictures. “Our film screening on May 20th at VIZ Cinema will give fans a special opportunity to catch all the frenetic action on the big screen, and we invite audiences to explore all of the 20th Century Boys films as well as the manga series that inspired them. There is also a brief recap of previous stories on the very beginning of the movie, so people who haven’t watched Chapters 1 and 2 can catch up on the story.”

The 20th Century Boys trilogy is based on the critically-acclaimed manga series created by Naoki Urasawa (also published by VIZ Media, rated “T+” for Older Teens) and was a national phenomenon in Japan, selling over 24 million copies.

For more information on 20th Century Boys or other VIZ Pictures titles, please visit viz-pictures.com.

Geek Reading with Cory Doctorow: “For the Win”

from EFF:

Hear blogger and sci-fi author Cory Doctorow read from his new novel, For the Win, at EFF’s Geek Reading fundraiser on Wednesday evening in San Francisco. This is Doctorow’s first visit to the Bay Area in over a year, so don’t miss an opportunity to support EFF and hear him read from his ground-breaking new work. For the Win features a sprawling international cast of young characters in a dynamic depiction of the global economy and the meteoric rise and power of the online gaming community.

Geek Reading with Cory Doctorow: For the Win
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 111 Minna St. @ 2nd, San Francisco, CA 94105

Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds. Must be 21 or older to attend.

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News that Squishes: Squishable Narwhals, Pandas and Octopuses!

from Squishable:

Hey Folks!

If you wanted to celebrate spring by laying out on a beach, you wouldn’t want that beach to be covered with cold, icy news! No indeed! You’d want it to be covered in warm, soft, sandy, Squishy News! And here it is!

1) New Squishables! Wooooo!

Squishable Narwhal — A horn on a whale! It just makes sense! I mean, can you imagine how silly that horn would look on a horse? Us neither! Stick it on a whale where it belongs. (And yes, we know it’s a tooth).

Squishable Breast Cancer Research Piggy — 10% of the cost for this lovely rosy piggy goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help find a cure! Support the ladies in your life and their excellent assets!

2) New Squishable Understudies!

Llama Understudy — Who doesn’t need a llama in their life! They’re larger than frogs! And if you didn’t get that reference, you should youtube the phrase “monty python llama sketch” right away!

Chipmunk Understudy — A rodent that won’t burst your eardrums with high-pitched singing!

Eco Elephant Understudy — An Elephant with the soul of an artist and the skin of an ecologist! And the face of an… elephant. That’s all I got.

Eco Sting-ray Understudy — His adorability is matched only by his love for the planet. No, seriously, organic materials. Nifty!

3) Pandas and Octopuses are back in stock! Thank goodness, perhaps now the crowd of protesters outside our window will go home!

4) Squishable Facebook Icons — Our hardworking intern has gone without sleep for weeks to bring you the Most Freakishly Adorable Facebook Icons Ever. Show your squishy pride!

And incidentally, we release other random stuff like coupons and previews on Facebook from time to time. You say you haven’t checked it out yet? Well you should! You already have? Well… good!

5) Oodles of thanks to everyone who sent in a picture for the picture gallery to help support Dress For Success! A confident lady is a very cool thing! And from now until the end of June, for every picture of you and your Squishy you send in, we’ll be donating a dollar to GirlStart to empower girls in math, science and technology. Let your Squishy be a diva! Send ’em to HugMe@Squishable.com! Woo!

Thanks folks!

Zoe and Aaron
Squishable.com

Your Dr. Grordbort’s VIP Newsletter is here!

from Weta:

Nandy? Seriously!
The Nandy Duke, discovered on Venus in 1919 by discredited biologist Sir Hubert Remington Nandy is famed for its vivid pink skin pigment and delicately subtle patterning. 50 numbered specimens now available to purchase on a first come, first served basis. The Nandy Duke will take pride of place on the wall next to your Blue Sacked Pillock. And don’t forget to leave room for more fantastical creepy-crawlies from Venus and its inhospitable environs. Order yours here!

Aliens make Ray Weaponry!!
The May installment of Dr. Grordbort’s Raygun Shootout has started with a revelation. Aliens designing state-of-the-art ray weaponry! Who knew?! Voting is already underway — if you haven’t entered your design — do so immediately! Don’t forget, you will be in the run to win a trip to New Zealand and a chance to meet Richard Taylor and Greg Broadmore at Weta Workshop. And on the way there, you can win spot prizes and monthly prizes! Even if you are quite happy to render artwork in the traditional two dimensions, you can always vote for the creations of your betters! Hazzaah!

Dr. Grordbort’s word of the day: Concealment
Whether it be on a strip of rocky shore in Sussex or mountain mud pool on Venus, the summer season makes concealment a top-of-mind concern. Anyone who’s tried propping an Unnatural Selector (or even a relatively minute Goliathon 83) in their bathing britches will appreciate the need for lighter and smaller sidearms when the jacket comes off, the cravat is loosened and the trousers rolled up for leisurely sun-smitten frolics. You may recall, we have just such a contraption available to the discerning seaside sophisticate — the nicely rounded and thoroughly femalised Victorious Mongoose Concealable Ray Pistol. It’s all in the name, really, a tiny, easily hidden firearm with a nasty bite. Quite aside from that — it’s also an absolutely beautiful piece of hardware in a protective case of embossed leather and silk lining. Comes highly recommended by stout sportsmen and scantily clad minxes across the solar system. Get yours promptly!

No more rayguns strewn across the coffee table!
We are about to receive in our many warehouses the first shipment of Dr. Grordbort’s Universal Gun Stand! This long-awaited accessoire will allow you to line up any of Dr. Grordbort’s full size handguns, including the light-weight Righteous Bison, the shiny Pearce 75, the hefty Goliathon 83, the sleek F.M.O.M., the snub-nosed ManMelter 3600zx and the ickle Victorious Mongoose with little effort and a minimum of space required. It is arguably a purchase decision for which no brain power is actually required… So send your wife or manservant to get one now!

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“Star Wars: In Concert” Tour Returns to North America!

from StarWars.com:

Star Wars: In Concert, the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores has returned to North America! This return kicked off on May 13, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida, the start of a 40-city leg of the worldwide tour that will include dates in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This leg concludes in London, Ontario on July 25. Over 350,000 Americans attended Star Wars: In Concert during its three-month inaugural 47-city North American tour last year, which Pollstar rated as the 9th biggest tour of 2009 in January.

Star Wars: In Concert also plays Orlando, Memphis, Baton Rouge, Bossier City (Louisiana), Wichita, El Paso, Tucson, San Diego, Las Vegas, Ontario (California), Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Fresno, Spokane, Nampa (Idaho), Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Regina, Green Bay, Des Moines, Moline, Madison, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Grand Rapids, Ft. Wayne, Washington DC, Raleigh, Uncaseville (Connecticut), and Hamilton (Ontario).

The tour returns to North America following a month in Europe with stops in Dublin, Liverpool, Glasgow, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Milan, Antwerp, Hamburg and the O2 Arena in London, where it began one year ago.

With live narration by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen — one of the largest ever put on tour. The footage actually runs in sync with the live music to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience.

“We’ve taken the key themes from the music and cut together all the images that fit with each theme, so you can really get a sense of how the music played into the images,” said George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars Saga. “The whole soundtrack is a testament to John Williams’ creativity and his extraordinary ability to enhance the emotional aspects of the films.”

“Creating the music for the Star Wars films has been an exciting and wonderful experience for me, and I therefore have derived particular pleasure in assembling a compendium of themes from all of the films to be presented in Star Wars: In Concert,” said Williams. “The editors at Lucasfilm have created original film montages to accompany each of the musical selections, and in the process, I believe that a singular and unique Star Wars experience has been born.”

“This event has been crafted to present Star Wars from many points of view; for the first time, the full dramatic sweep of Williams’ iconic scores can be heard performed live in one evening,” said Another Planet Touring Producer Spencer Churchill. “The show is a new way of experiencing the epic scope of the saga.”

Accompanying the concert is an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and specially created behind-the-scenes videos from the Lucasfilm Archives. Many of these pieces are leaving Skywalker Ranch for the first time ever. The exhibit features many classic fan favorite artifacts, as well as several new and never-before-seen items, including:

  • Full costumes for Jedi Masters Kit Fisto and Plo Koon will be on display.
  • For the first time ever, pages from John Williams’ original hand-written sheet music for Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace will be exhibited for the public.
  • Also on display will be various never-before-seen props from the films, including blasters and helmets from Coruscant, Tatooine and other iconic Star Wars locations.

For more information, please visit StarWarsInConcert.com.

What the critics are saying:

“Star Wars: In Concert is more a multi-media, sensory overload extravaganza, than a mere concert… the crowd was stoked from the get-go. Host Anthony Daniels had the crowd in the palm of his hand.” — Timothy Mangan, The Orange County Register

“Dazzling! It gives the audience a new way of experiencing the story, bringing cheers and a standing ovation from the audience.” — Scott Iwasaki, The Salt Lake City Deseret News

“The biggest revelation was John Williams’ still stirring, romantically inspired, emotionally satisfying, compelling and exciting score — one simple story, well told, elevated by the dynamic symphonic music that revolutionized the way films are scored.” — David Burger, Salt Lake City Tribune

“A 90-minute laser streaked, crashing-cymbals, living color extravaganza, made and approved by its originators.” — John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Star Wars: In Concert is produced by Another Planet Touring in association with Lucasfilm Ltd. The production is directed and designed by Steve Cohen. Star Wars: In Concert had its world premiere at the O2 Arena in London on April 10 and 11, 2009.

Weta Product Update: NEW “District 9” Miniature Gun

from Weta:

District 9 Miniature Guns range!
We promised — and we delivered! Awesome, solid metal, incredibly detailed and of course straight from the clutches of the Weta people who made the full size guns for the District 9 movie. First out the the Assault Rifle. The full scale Arc Generator gun sold out in only 4 days, so don’t wait too long before you order. (Did we tell you that you can still put your name on the waiting list for the Arc Generator?) We also have very cool postcards and embroidered patches available. They make great presents for the District 9 fan. Even if it’s you.

US$150 off Weta Legs… but not for long!!
We launched Weta Legs a few weeks ago to a very warm-hearted reception. Now we’re celebrating by offering an Early-bird discount of US$150. If you are a performer, costumer or just want to change into a new creature, then Weta Legs will help you take your creativity to a whole new level (literally!) Order your Weta Legs by 25 May. The YouTube video has already been viewed over 30,000 times in the last 3 weeks. Our good friend Meredith Yayanos will be showing them off at the Bay Area Maker’s Faire on 22-23 May in the US. These are the first digitigrade legs ever made available for the public. Here’s what Coilhouse Magazine had to say about them.

More pendants in stock!
After we announced these last week, we’ve had to order a whole new batch of pendants as they were snuffled up. Choose between the Gandalf Rune, Arwen’s Coronation Crown and The White Tree of Gondor. They make an excellent gift in their soft leather pouches. Get a pendant now.

Comic-Con updates!
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is approaching fast. Weta will of course be there, cohabiting as usual with our friends at Dark Horse Comics. The planning has already been going on for months in the workshop and there are rumours of BIG things happening. Make sure you read all communications in our email, on Twitter and Facebook. And don’t forget to discuss on the forum on The Shadow and Flame!

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Check out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

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Special Disney Event
Put on your favorite costume and join your fellow fans for the ultimate Star Wars party, taking place during the ultimate Star Wars party weekend. The “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience so incredible that not even the Rebels’ Bothan spies have been able to steal the top-secret plans! Takes place Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8pm to 1am. The evening culminates with Symphony in the Stars, a Star Wars fireworks spectacular that only Disney can create. BOOK NOW before it sells out, quantities are limited!

New Guests Announced
Actor Jeremy Bulloch, the man behind the infamous mask of Boba Fett, joins the growing list of Celebration V autograph and celebrity guests. Take a look at the latest lineup coming to Star Wars Celebration V and be sure to check back periodically as new announcements are made throughout the next few months! Take a look at the current lineup.

Discounted Travel
Take advantage of discounted hotel and travel deals when you book before July 21 using the Official Star Wars Celebration V Travel Desk! Our priority is to serve you best and provide the lowest possible hotel rates available for your stay, we continually monitor prices offered on other travel websites to get you the best rate. BOOK NOW!

Exclusive T-Shirts On-Sale Now Thru July 25!
Choose from Celebration V Logo T-Shirt (ONLY available for purchase online through July 25 — Don’t wait!) & Boba Fett Jet Ski T-Shirt (available for pre-order and onsite; onsite quantities will be limited). BUY TODAY!

R2-D2 Builders at Celebration V
The Star Wars Celebrations are truly by the fans, for the fans. Few groups are better evidence of this than the R2-D2 Builders’ Group, the worldwide association of fans who build movie-real, fully functioning droids. The Builders are planning another spectacular display at the Orange County Convention Center, featuring countless droids, photo set pieces, and more surprises. They’ll host “How To” panels so fans can learn to construct their own Astromech units. Daily, look for the now-infamous Droid Races in the Celebration Experience Hall.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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ThinkGeek don’t need no stinkin’ cords, but $10 off is nice

from ThinkGeek:

Dear crazed fanbots,

Yesterday, a bug in Twitter’s system enabled you to force someone to follow you. Thousands of nerds frantically typed “accept feliciaday,” “accept wilw,” “accept neilhimself,” “accept donttrythis,” “accept conanobrien.” Then Twitter turned us all to zeros. We questioned our very worth. Those of you without Twitter questioned our sanity (yet again).

But hey, that’s all behind us now… including our hopes of being followed by Coco. Oh well.

AirVolt Wireless Phone Charger
A ThinkGeek Exclusive!
Introducing our newest exclusive product, the AirVolt Wireless Charger for iPhone. Simply slide your phone into the included receiver case, place it on the power tray, and watch in amazement as your phone charges wirelessly via induction. It works just as quickly as a standard charger and automatically powers off once your phone is completely charged.

Monkey light, monkey bright… first monkey I see tonight…
We know you’ve been wishing for more ThinkGeek stuff, so Timmy is going to make your dream come true! Use the code TORCHPLUS10 to get a free Dr. Timmy’s Micro Hand-Cranked Torch and save $10 off $40 from now through 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, 5/14/10. He’s going to give you a totally steampunk way to convert food to light!

Exclusive Star Wars Goodies Visit Your Galaxy
Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, ThinkGeek has two exclusive Star Wars collectables that will look great next to your Tauntaun Sleeping Bag. Don the C-3PO Bespin Backpack and your friends will think you’ve just rescued an over-talkative droid from the smelter on Cloud City. C-3PO features light-up flickering eyes and has a zippered storage pocket in his torso… plus, if you have an R2 unit and a Wookiee handy, you can even reassemble his parts into a complete robot. Of course if you really hope to impress the Star Wars fangirls you’ll need a roaring fireplace and a Wampa Throw Rug. This abominable snowman from Hoth almost ate Luke for a Jedi snack, but you’ll enjoy cuddling up with him on those damp Dagobah nights. Both of these unique limited-quantity Star Wars goodies ship in late August. Get on the email list now for first availability.

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