TV & Film

30 Years of MTV And How it Changed Our Lives

Jeffrey Powers on Aug 1, 2011 (Updated: Jul 15, 2020)

MTV goes on the air August 1st, 1981. 30 years later, we look back on the historic moment.

Microsoft’s Gmail Man Parody Accidentally Leaked on Internet

Jeffrey Powers on Jul 30, 2011 (Updated: Jan 12, 2019)

He's everywhere and nowhere at the same time. He peeks at at every email subject at unreal time probing every sentence and all your punctuation. Got his nose in every colon and every situation... He's the Gmail Man!

Immortalize Yourself With HBO True Blood’s Video Facebook App

Lauren Banks on Jun 8, 2011 (Updated: Sep 8, 2019)

Are you a True Blood fan (aka Trubie)? Today HBO launched an exclusive True Blood Season 4 interactive video app on Facebook. The app pulls data from your Facebook profile in mere seconds and generates a custom video starring you, your friends and True Blood characters.

MethodShop Superfan: Stuart Tracte – Beer Diplomat And Podcaster

Lauren Banks on Jun 8, 2011 (Updated: Jan 12, 2023)

If you "Like" us on Facebook, then you've probably already seen our "Superfan" feature in action. A few times a month, we single out some individuals in the MethodShop community for being awesome. Superfans get interviewed for our blog and their photo featured in our Facebook profile. There's no official entry process. Just "Like" us on Facebook, tweet us, leave blog comments and engage. If you standout from the average reader, we'll notice.

Please say hello to the latest MethodShop Superfan: Stuart Tracte...

Hoboken Funny Man @AdamWade [interview]

Lauren Banks on May 5, 2011 (Updated: Jan 12, 2019)

LEGO Conan O’Brien Statue at Turner Broadcasting Headquarters

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 20, 2011 (Updated: May 8, 2018)

There's a LIFE SIZE Conan O'Brien statute (with beard) in Turner Broadcasting's Atlanta headquarters lobby... made entirely of LEGOs!

Doctor Who Fans Go Wild At Doctor Who Season 6 Premiere (2011)

Lauren Banks on Apr 15, 2011 (Updated: Jul 19, 2019)

Here are two sets of photos. The first set is from a Doctor Who DVD signing at Barnes & Noble and the second is from the Doctor Who Season 6 premiere.

Fergie’s Sexy LEGO Dress Has Everyone Going Wild

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 3, 2011 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

How do you impress a live audience full of kids? Cover your "lady lumps" in LEGOs duh!? Well, it at least worked for Fergie last night at the Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards in the Los Angeles USC Galen Center. Talk about dressing for the occasion. Everyone was talking about on Twitter all night. Her dress basically stole the show.

Is this the worst Star Trek fight scene… ever?

W. Seban on Mar 22, 2011 (Updated: Sep 12, 2023)

Happy Birthday, Captain Kirk!

Unleash the Bite: Uncover the Marketing Genius Behind HBO’s True Blood

Annette Shade on Mar 12, 2011 (Updated: Jan 20, 2024)

This True Blood SXSW panel explores the marketing strategies that helped HBO's True Blood become a pop culture phenomenon.

New Grey’s Anatomy iPad App

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 11, 2011 (Updated: Nov 21, 2017)

Last week, ABC unveiled its Grey's Anatomy Sync app for the iPad. Powered by Nielsen's "Media-Synch" platform, the app is designed to be used while watching first-run episodes - prompting viewers to participate in live polls, answer trivia questions and view and share behind-the-scenes insights into what they're seeing on screen.

Attack of the ‘Bergs: Zuckerberg, Eisenberg and Samberg Together on SNL

Caroline Walker on Feb 4, 2011 (Updated: Jan 12, 2019)

Things got a little "awk-berg" on NBC's late night sketch comedy series SNL this week. SNL cast member Andy Samberg was playing the part of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and confronted actor Jesse Eisenberg about misrepresenting Zuckerberg in the new film The Social Network. And then the real Mark Zuckerberg shows up to speak with Eisenberg for the first time ever. It was a rare TV treat.