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WORLD ORDER creates music video to highlight Japan’s solidarity following the natural disaster

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In this music video titled “Machine Civilization,” Japanese dancer and martial artist Genki Sudo leads a group of businessmen in a synchronized routine against a synth-pop background not unlike music you’re used to hearing from Canadian musician Owl City.

The unprecedented disasters unfolding in Japan; earthquakes, tsunami, and nuclear explosions, will somehow change things to come. And to send my message about this, I have expressed it here with WORLD ORDER.

In collaboration with Takashi Watanabe, Sudo wrote these words and produced this song and video to share with the world a message of solidarity following the natural disaster that occurred in Japan. The spectacular slo-mo syncronicity highlights the “WE ARE ALL ONE” message he is trying to send.

If you haven’t played a part in assisting relief efforts, please do so now. Text REDCROSS to 90999 and $10 will make its way into the right hands.

Another way to donate money is to purchase Songs for Japan, a digital-only album available on iTunes that includes 38 tracks from well-known recording artists. John Lennon, U2, Katy Perry, Eminem, Elton John, Kings of Leon, Bruno Mars–it’s an eclectic mix of songs you know and should have in your library. The album’s priced at $9.99 and 100% of profits are dedicated to relief efforts in Japan.

Music video: Big Sean – “My Last” (Featuring Chris Brown)

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It’s been a long time coming for Big Sean. He started his rap career back in 2007 when he released his first mixtape Finally Famous Vol. 1: The Mixtape and signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. Since then he’s dropped two more mixtapes, became a Def Jam Recordings player and now he’s nearly ready to share with the world his first full-length album. Finally Famous: The Album is expected to release May 3. Here’s the first single off the record; it’s called “My Last”, features vocals from Chris Brown, and is produced by No I.D. Download it at iTunes here.

Kiefer Sutherland confirms “summer 2012” release date for ’24’ movie

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On Monday Kiefer Sutherland told the ladies of The View that the oft-rumored but anticipated 24 movie will come out “summer 2012.” Hop after the break to hear him say it.

The rumor mill has it that Tony Scott will direct, and it’s been publicly confirmed that Billy Ray’s script was scraped. More details here.

Just like Mitch Hurwitz and the Arrested Development movie, it’s good to know that Sutherland still has the project in mind.

[Via EW] Continue reading Kiefer Sutherland confirms “summer 2012” release date for ’24’ movie →

Sony Ericsson recruits Kristen Schaal to hilariously hype the Xperia Play

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While the initial run of Xperia Play ads were extremely creepy, these on the other hand are really funny. Sony Ericsson has tapped the talented comedian Kristen Schaal (of Flight of the Conchords fame) to promote the upcoming PlayStation-certified handset. My favorite one resides above, but make sure to click after the break to check out the others. Ads in general suck, but these are totally worth watching. Schaal nails it every time.

[Via Engadget] Continue reading Sony Ericsson recruits Kristen Schaal to hilariously hype the Xperia Play →

“Till The World Ends” gets a modern rock twist

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YouTuber Jimmy Wong struts his musical abilities to give Britney Spears’ latest single “Till The World Ends” a modern rock twist it was born to find. Jimmy performs the vocals, MIDI keyboards, guitar, drums, tambourine and claps, adds kick drum and snare hits to the mix, and brings it all together in this highly entertaining video. This talent deserves some props; head over to Jimmy’s YouTube channel and see what else he’s been up to. His Super Mario Bros. a capella cover and Asians in the library reaction song are instant hits.

Super Mario gets the first-person treatment, fireworks result

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FreddieW is back and this time he’s brought us a super cool look at what Super Mario would play like if it were a 3D first-person perspective game. Besides the slick animations, what makes this video even more spectacular is that it offers you two perspectives at once; you can follow Mario’s journey through World 1-1 in the reimagined first-person mode and in the top-left corner you can watch the plumber do it the old fashioned way. Neat-o.

Music video: The Black Eyed Peas – “Just Can’t Get Enough”

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Here’s the latest music video from The Black Eyed Peas. This is the second clip off the Peas’ record The Beginning; it follows the video for “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Interestingly, this video was shot in Japan one week before the earthquake and tsunami took place there. The Peas made sure to regard the matter in the opening and closing of the video. Before it starts a message reads, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you.” At the end it advises viewers to text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to support relief efforts.

Fergie explains what the video is about but her words–like the video–get lost in the disaster that occurred. “It was the easiest video I ever shot because it was us living our lives. I love that it’s showing a true perspective of how it can sometimes be lonely on the road away from our loved ones. It also demonstrates the love and connection we have with Japan.  Our heart goes out to all of the Japanese people who have been affected by this natural disaster.”

[Via Dipdive]

HTC Thunderbolt, Verizon’s first 4G LTE smartphone, on sale March 17 for $249.99

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HTC manufactures dozens of aesthetically-charged handsets powered by Android and their acceptable skin HTC Sense. The Thunderbolt, however, is a standout. In just two days it will officially release and become Verizon Wireless’ first 4G LTE device on the market. VZW says that customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in the 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area (check to see if you’re covered here). So if you’re not near a WiFi signal data speeds will be blistering fast (when compared to current 3G speeds, that is). Other specs include: 4.3″ WVGA display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 8 megapixel rear facing camera with HD (720p) video recording, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with video chat capability, 8GB of onboard memory and a pre-installed 32 GB microSD card, and around the back there’s a built-in kickstand. Additionally, the device can act as a Mobile Hotspot and can share its 4G connection with up to eight WiFi-enabled devices (a 2GB monthly cap is in effect). Note that after Verizon’s grace period ends on May 15 you’re required to pay an additional $20/month on top of your current phone bill to enable hotspot functionality. The handset is preloaded with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and HTC’s latest version of Sense (v2.0).

The HTC Thunderbolt lands on Verizon Wireless on March 17 and will cost $249.99 after signing a new two-year contract. Order from Verizon or Best Buy. According to the official press release (which is sitting after the break), the phone will launch with an unlimited 4G LTE data plan costing the standard $29.99/month. Like the other wireless carriers, Verizon will eventually transition its 4G data plan into tiered (read: data capped) options but for now it looks like Thunderbolt owners will have the freedom to go wild with their crazy fast speeds.

Update: HTC has put together a promo video featuring the Thunderbolt and its bold design. Check it after the break.

[Via Engadget]

Continue reading HTC Thunderbolt, Verizon’s first 4G LTE smartphone, on sale March 17 for $249.99 →

College Humor attempts the Kinect Self-Awareness Hack

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We’ve seen our fair share of awesome Kinect hacks, but none of them compare to what you’re about to witness here. What happens when the Xbox 360 motion sensor is programmed to become self-aware? Total destruction, that’s what. Go ahead and categorize this is an epic fail. It is a machine, so what did you expect to happen?

[Via CollegeHumor]

“Tron: The Next Day” forms a bridge between the two films

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Miss Tron? Me too. The DVD & Blu-ray sets are coming soon and this week one of the three short films included in the upcoming home releases has found its way onto the Internet. The ten-and-a-half minute clip conveniently forms a bridge between the original 1982 film and the recent box office hit Tron: Legacy. This is something Disney should have released before the 3D flick came out because it provides Tron fans with key character background information that would’ve proved helpful before diving into the modern-day Grid. “Tron: The Next Day” tells the history of Encom after Kevin Flynn mysteriously disappears and the guerilla campaign “Flynn Lives” that follows shortly thereafter. It stars the film’s protagonist Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) and reunites the Grid’s creators Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and RAM (Dan Shor) in human form. For DVD bonus content the short boasts high production value (and not to mention a fantastic soundtrack provided by the ingenious duo Daft Punk). Whet your appetite now by watching “The Next Day” right now, and continue to anticipate the April 5 home release.

[Via DigitalTrends]

Sony Ericsson ad reaches a new level of creepy

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Sony Ericsson’s “PlayStation phone” named the Xperia Play was teased during the Super Bowl and today the smartphone company let out a prequel commercial that goes on to explain how exactly those human thumbs ended up sewed onto the green nubs of the Android mascot. If you thought the teaser was creepy, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

[Via Engadget]