The Ramblings of An Illegal Alien

Robert Downey Jr. is Black.

2008-03-06T20:03:00.001+00:00

Robert Downey Jr.'s character in the upcoming comedy 'Tropic Thunder' is a serious, Oscar-winning actor who is cast in a role that was originally written for a black man. Instead of some re-writing, the actor decides to dye his skin.

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Real Men Love the Fifth Element

2007-07-17T21:05:00.001+01:00

In yet another installment of our "Real Men Love" movie series, we examine The Fifth Element, the sci-fi action-adventure that celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. What makes this film so memorable? So entertaining? So balls-out awesome? Read on to find out.

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If an iPod costs $299, who gets that money?

2007-06-29T04:34:00.001+01:00

Who makes the Apple iPod? Here’s a hint: It is not Apple. The company outsources the entire manufacture of the device to a number of Asian enterprises, among them Asustek, Inventec Appliances and Foxconn. But they only do final assembly. What about the 451 parts that go into the iPod? Where are they made and by whom?

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ME and MY MONKEY

2007-03-01T13:36:00.000+00:00

Anyone remember that ITV Digital advert with Monkey? Well he's back in a tea advert for PG tips.

Here's what he gets up to on his days off with one of his pals...

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You like Foo Fighters? You Like Youtube? Check it.

2006-10-31T00:46:00.000+00:00

Just a dude singing to a Foo Fighters song with another dude playing a song to a Foo Fighters song along with yet another guy playing a guitar to a Foo Fighters song.

All one guy.

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Rockstar's BULLY, a game Jack Thompson should really be supporting!

2006-08-10T21:03:00.000+01:00

Coming from Rockstar's history or violent games...are they now making games to SILENCE their critics? Did they trick Jack Thompson and others by calling a game BULLY? In essence, the game PUSHES you to be a good student, earn a kiss from a girl, and stand up to Bullies.

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The Movie Blog (podcast of the year) has almost disbanded!

2006-07-31T22:40:00.000+01:00

The team that brought you the #1 podcast of the year seems to be running into a bit of trouble with one of their co-hosts leaving the show.

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This cannot be REAL!?!

2006-07-29T00:13:00.000+01:00

A bunch of French guys decide to throw soda cans away...Sounds dull? Not the way they do it.

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SIMPSON'S MOVIE footage from Comic Con

2006-07-27T11:24:00.000+01:00

Very rough sketch versions from what is going to be the new Simpsons movie!

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Mouse

2006-07-22T02:27:00.000+01:00

For all those who spend far too much time in front of the pc...

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Party on Bastian

2006-07-17T12:08:00.000+01:00

Oh now this is good...MUCH better than The Neverending Story 2 & 3...

Zidane the Merciless?

2006-07-11T12:46:00.000+01:00

Matarazzi must have said something PRETTY upsetting for Zidane to do this...

Exclusive angle...can anyone tell what the Italian said???

And they say GIRLS are in danger on MYSPACE...

2006-06-30T12:02:00.000+01:00

Two teenage girls in the US have been charged with holding up at gunpoint a man they are said to have contacted on social networking website MySpace.com.

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Can't Touch this...

2006-06-10T00:51:00.000+01:00

Ooops...I know all these songs...showing my age? Enjoy...

World Cup...Alan Partridge style!!

2006-06-03T02:32:00.000+01:00

Oh you know you love this!!!...EAT MY GOAL!!

Sony cuts price of PlayStation 2 (ONLY IN THE US)

2006-04-20T19:04:00.000+01:00

Uk buyers will miss out on the new price cut that Sony has put on the PS2 for US customers.

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Rockstar's PING-PONG...Trailer!! (Video)

2006-04-19T23:54:00.000+01:00

Yes its true...and here's some footage (whether ingame or not) of the cool sleek X-BOX title. Coming May.

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OMG check this SHIZZLE OUT

2006-03-28T03:19:00.000+01:00

I laughed and I laughed....

South Park's answer to Isaac Hayes quitting...

2006-03-24T22:49:00.000+00:00

I suppose this is ONE way to finish a character's storyline. Especially if the actor won't work for them anymore!

JUST WATCH!

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Simpsons set for two more series

2006-03-20T12:38:00.000+00:00

The show, which is the longest-running prime-time entertainment series in the US and is currently in its 17th season, will continue until 2008...

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The Console Circle of Life.

2006-03-14T00:00:00.000+00:00

While reading about the various new consoles out on the market (or out soon), I've brought together an interesting theory which may or may not be the sign of things to come for Sony's new PS3.

While the PS3 is boasting a variety of hi-tech hardware from Bluetooth wireless technology to the new (somewhat talked about) Blu-ray drive, it may not be the winning formula to Sony's console war victory. After all, its not just the PS3 thats for sale its also the software that comes with it. So far, only limited footage of up-coming titles have been shown. Mostly sequels, these video sequences are merely an appetiser for what may lie ahead for Sony's ground-breaking console. Of course the games that are getting the most buzz are Playstation's more comfortable sellers. What I mean by this is that games such as EA's Fight Night and Konami's Metal Gear Solid series are all 'bankable' stars. These games are gauranteed to generate a lot of interest no matter what system they are on. They are Sony's ace up the sleeve so to speak.

Now if you think about what's been going on in the console market as of late you'll see that Microsoft are clearly trying to get their foot firmly wedged in the door. Nintendo are using typically Nintendo-like strategies for their approach and Sony seem to be using their image as a means to release their product whenever they like. Now in my opinion, Sony are falling into a dangerous pit that resembles much of what Nintendo landed in when they release the N64.

The SNES is arguably the best console ever created by Nintendo, thus Nintendo had to come up with something groundbreaking for their next-gen platform. Unfortunately they seemed to be far too stuck on their own rules and image that the console never really evolved. It was still impressive and sported a great design with superb in-house games and interesting controllers. The downside was that the console didn't manage to gain much 3rd party support mostly due to the fact that the games were still in cartridge form rather than CD like its PS1 and Dreamcast competitors. The system was beginning to rely too heavily on its own merits and not the ever-changing world of video games.

Now keeping all that in mind, Sony seems to be following a similar style. They are using a Blu-ray drive for all games and dvd's designed by Sony themselves, the buzz mostly consists of games that have previously featured in the PS2's library and this will now be the 3rd console which comes out under the Sony name. Is this just a coincidence but didn't the 3rd console to come out for Nintendo fall to its competitors due to similar symptoms?

It could be an interesting formula to how long a console's life lasts. Will the PS3 be the next top thing? Is it that the general interest in a console lasts 10 years and the consumer moves on? Or is it how fast you get your system out on the market? I suppose until the Revolution and the Playstation 3 are upon us we will just have to wait and see.

Written by Jason Stanley.

The iPod and world domination

2006-03-09T18:11:00.000+00:00

Now even the Pope wants a piece of Apple...!

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PS3 components used to build each console could cost Sony over $800

2006-03-06T01:38:00.000+00:00

Leaves interesting debate as to what the retail price will be...

More specifications of the PS3 will be unveiled on March 22nd when the President of Worldwide Studios at Sony Computer Entertainment, Phil Harrison, will give a keynote speech at the Game Developer's Conference.

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digg - Submit Item

2006-02-13T01:55:00.000+00:00

Oh good grief....and these people run the country...

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Cruise 'South Park' Show Censored

2006-01-21T02:42:00.000+00:00