The first photographs of the Captain America costume are now online courtesy of The Daily Mail.
The outfit, seen below, is reportedly worn in these shots by a stuntman and not Chris Evans himself. The scene involves a motorbike chase between Steve Rogers and agents of H.Y.D.R.A.
More images can be found HERE.
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Google revealed “Google Instant” today and it’s pretty much just how it sounds. You begin typing your query into Google’s search box and your search results change in real-time with each additional letter you add, displayed dynamically on the search results page.
“We want search to be fun, fast, and interactive,” said Google’s Marissa Mayer. Currently, the average user takes nine seconds to enter a search query, about one second for Google to return results, and another 15 seconds for the user to make a selection. Total query time: 25 seconds.
With Google Instant, the search engine fetches predictive results to reduce the overall query time by around five seconds. Mayer used the example of searching for “fauvism,” which returned relevant results once she’d typed only the first four letters.
Google Instant will be rolling out today in the US, with an international rollout to follow within the next week. A mobile version is planned as well, due sometime this fall.
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Break out the hair gel, MTV is planning more Jersey Shore this year. The network is lining up a pair of specials for after the Miami-set second season finale Oct. 21st.
The first will be a cast reunion show, which will air Oct. 28th. The second is a behind-the-scenes special, for which a premiere date has not been determined.
Season 3, for which the crew goes back to the Shore, will launch next year.
Jersey Shore has been the cable ratings phenomenon of the summer, with each recent week setting an all-time record for the show. The most recent episode drew 6.5 million viewers and a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating.
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Universal Pictures and NBC Universal Television Entertainment have acquired the rights to produce three films and a television series based on the seven epic novels, short stories and comic books from Stephen King’s The Dark Tower.
Ron Howard will direct the first film and the first season of television, which will be written by Akiva Goldsman. Goldsman will produce the film through his Weed Road Pictures with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer for Imagine Entertainment. Howard, Grazer and Goldsman will executive produce the television series for Universal Media Studios. Kerry Foster will executive produce the first film for Weed Road Pictures along with Todd Hallowell and Erica Huggins for Imagine Entertainment.
“I’ve been waiting for the right team to bring the characters and stories in these books to film and TV viewers around the world,” said King. “Ron, Akiva, Brian along with Universal and NBC have a deep interest and passion for the The Dark Tower series and I know that will translate into an intriguing series of films and TV shows that respect the origins and the characters in The Dark Tower that fans have come to love.”
The Dark Tower is Stephen King’s opus of seven bestselling novels with, to date, more than 30 million copies sold in 40 countries. The novels incorporate themes from multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, horror and adventure. After the series was completed, a prequel of comic books based on one of the characters was also published.
“Building a franchise home for The Dark Tower is an exciting opportunity for this studio, and we’re thrilled that Stephen has entrusted us to bring his beloved novels to the big screen,” said Fogelson.
“Stephen King is a brilliant storyteller who creates imaginary worlds that resonate with the broadest audiences across ages and demographics,” said Gaspin. “We are thrilled to partner with our colleagues in the film division and Brian, Ron and Akiva to bring Stephen’s vision to the largest audience possible through this innovative multi-platform collaboration.”
Howard, Grazer and Goldsman are planning for the first film in the trilogy to be immediately followed by a television series that will bridge the second film. After the second film, the television series will pick up allowing viewers to explore the adventures of the protagonist as a young man as a bridge to the third film and beyond.
“We are excited to have found partners at Universal who understand and embrace our approach to King’s remarkable epic,” said Howard. “By using both the scope and scale of theatrical filmmaking and the intimacy of television we hope to more comprehensively do justice to the characters, themes and amazing sequences King has given us in The Dark Tower novels. It might be the challenge of a lifetime but clearly a thrilling one to take on and explore.”
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Apple today released iOS 4.1 for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, second, third and fourth-generation iPod touch. The update brings a number of bug fixes and new features, including a fix for the iPhone 4’s proximity sensor, Bluetooth issues, and performance problems on the iPhone 3G. Notably, the iPhone 3G is left out amongst its iOS 4.1-capable peers in support for Apple’s new Game Center social gaming service, which is also included in the update, along with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography on the iPhone 4, HD video uploading over Wi-Fi, and support for TV show rentals from the iTunes Store. iOS 4.1 is available now as a free upgrade for all compatible devices via the update feature in iTunes.
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Apple has released an update to its iMovie application for the iPhone 4, adding support for the fourth-generation iPod touch and several other new features. iMovie 1.1 adds the ability to split video clips and automatically loop music when video extends beyond the end of the music track. Users can also now scrub to preview clips in the Video Browser and view an in-app Tips page to learn how to use key features. The new version also includes an updated Photos Browser with the newest images at the top, a Mute badge to indicate video clips that have audio disabled and additional performance and reliability improvements. iMovie 1.1 requires an iPhone 4 or fourth-generation iPod touch running iOS 4.1 or later and is available from the App Store for $5 and as a free update for current users.
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The Elan Soulra ($180) is an iPod and iPhone compatible speaker system that offers a high efficiency solar panel located on top for charging the docked device or for refreshing the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Designed for outdoor use, the splash-proof, rugged rubberized aluminum body ensures that the speaker system can withstand abuse.
The Soulra includes full range speakers, an auxiliary input and bass boost. A battery charge indicator allows you to see the battery level so you know when to put it back in the sun or plug it in for a quick charge. A remote control is included for full control and convenience.
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Chilean-based graphic designer Juan Pablo Bravo created this detailed infographic featuring 600 different Hanna-Barbara characters, from 1957’s Ruff and Reddy to 1998’s The Powerpuff Girls. All of the characters are drawn to scale, shown grouped by television series in chronological order, with their respective names in english and spanish. The characters are even color coded to show the differences between the main characters, secondary characters and vehicles. Click on the image below to increase the size.
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Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation are inviting the country to help make Kate’s wish come true by participating in the “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social.” Kate, an 11-year-old with a life-threatening congenital spinal-cord condition, wished to be the Cold Stone Tastemaster and she’s hoping ice cream lovers around the country will dig into the exclusive ice cream Creation that she developed.
Throughout September, every Cold Stone store nationwide will sell paper wish stars for $1 each. The month-long fundraiser will culminate in the ninth-annual “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social” on Sept. 30th.
During the social, Cold Stone locations will give away three-ounce portions of Kate’s Creation from 5-8 p.m., while encouraging guests to make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cold Stone Creamery has supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2002, generating more than $3.6 million in donations.
An ice cream connoisseur, Kate discovered that a wish kid has the responsibility of creating an exclusive Creation for the “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social.” When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked Kate for her most heartfelt wish, she knew she was the perfect candidate for the position.
In March, Kate traveled to the Cold Stone Creamery World Headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., to work with the Cold Stone Tastemaster to mix up this year’s Make-A-Wish Creation. Kate was named “Junior Tastemaster” and invented Kate’s Creation: caramel apple ice cream mixed with graham cracker pie crust, chocolate shavings and apple pie filling.
Her exclusive Creation will be featured at Cold Stone locations throughout September. “My wish day at Cold Stone was the most delicious day of my life!” Kate exclaimed.
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