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Happy Monday!
This past Friday was heavy.
One my lifetime dreams came true just three days ago: I rode a real-life hoverboard! Donating to a Kickstarter campaign last year to Hendo Hoverboard, which is owned and operated by the hovering technology firm Arx Pax in Los Gatos, California, provided me the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something in the realm of what Marty McFly did in Back to the Future Part II in the far-off 2015. The time spent trying to get control on this new gliding technology was a thrill and a learning experience. As I continue to try to upload pictures and footage of me riding the world’s first hoverboard, here’s that eternally cool clip we all love in the famously futuristic Hill Valley.
Can’t Wait for Nike’s Power Lace Shoes Later This Year!
In This World, There’s One Park
One name: Steven Spielberg.
And just like that, I have your attention.
As June 12th creeps closer, and as every man shaves his beard with help from the Limited Edition Jurassic World-themed Barbasol shaving cream cans (yes sir!), the pure adrenaline for the follow-up to Jurassic Park that every fan has been waiting for builds to, well, a Tyrannosaurus Indominus sized-level. There are multiple trailers, TV spots and increased product cross-promotions. Awesome! Although, to maintain the highest sense of surprise coupled with an impossible intrigue to know more about this summer blockbuster to be, I have been careful to only watch the minimum (but still satisfying) amount of press for Jurassic World.
Fortunately, this behind-the-scenes photo shoot recently released doesn’t reveal any plot points…except it’s value is significant for the fact that it’s the first public appearance by the legendary director of Jurassic Park (Steven Spielberg) and the young man given the reins by Spielberg to create Jurassic World (Colin Trevorrow, 38).
The pressure on the latter is nearly unfathomable, considering this is not a traditional sequel, but a revival tied directly to the original 1993 dinosaur epic. Fans (including myself) are impossibly protective of the original. And unlike the past two sequels, Jurassic World is making sure to highlight that Spielberg served as the lead executive producer. After all these years, he’s boldly returning to this mega franchise that he and his team built with cinematic genius from the brilliant words of the late Michael Crichton.
It’s an amazing thrill to see you back in the Jurassic Park director’s chair for any reason, Mr. Spielberg!
The stakes are high and this movie should spare no expense.
Juggling a Ball Has a Cool Side
It’s the middle of May, which means the weather is nice and is warming up into the 70s and 80s in most areas. What to do outside? Well, if you have a few minutes this weekend, I suggest taking up juggling. However, forget about those boring yellow tennis balls and pick up a soccer ball for a more exciting and entertaining challenge.
Don’t believe me that juggling a soccer ball can be entertaining?
Now that’s German efficiency at its best.
License to Thrive
(The Goldbergs Facebook)
The Goldbergs has officially received a Season 3 order!
Or, as Beverly might say, “We’re $#!@*^! coming back? You’ve only just begun to see how awesome and hip we are! (Yelling) Adam, get my Walkman and bright pink headband.”
A dynamite hit from its series premiere, this show’s characters, storylines and infinitely awesome ‘80s references and nostalgic memorabilia have guided this sophomore ABC sitcom passed the insanely impatient studio expectations in the modern era for new sitcoms and into the driver’s seat of venturing off into deeper waters and richer destinations of entertaining storytelling. The viewership seems to consistently land between 7-7.5 million, which is a feat in the age of cable and countless programs in countless genres.
Snuggies for everybody!
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