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7 Mind-Blowing Disney Urban Legends

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:21 +0000

A company like Disney, which has been around for ages and maintains a family-friendly image, is bound to be the subject of some strange stories. But are any of them true? Is Walt Disney's body lying frozen beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, waiting to be revived? Was Donald Duck really banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants? Did Disney really make a cartoon to teach girls about their time of the month? TheFW has the real story on these and more of the most popular Disney urban legends

10 Mothers We Wish Were the Mother From 'How I Met Your Mother'

TheFW Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:11:31 +0000

Last night on 'How I Met Your Mother' we finally learned who the mother actually is. FINALLY. But after this many seasons of wondering, actress Cristin Milioti wasn't nearly as exciting as some of the mothers we dreamed up. So here are 10 mothers we were disappointed weren't the mother on 'How I Met Your Mother.'

Watch Jessica Alba and More Celebs Read Mean Tweets

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:34:35 +0000

On a good day, Twitter is used as a social media platform where others can connect and interact in a cordial way. On a bad day, people hide behind their handles and unleash some harsh thoughts into the Twittersphere. But thanks to the folks at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' the bad days just got better.

The 10 Worst Moms in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:27:09 +0000

If movies and TV have taught us anything, it's that all mothers are NOT created equal. While some fictional moms might be willing to play the doting matriarch, others engage in twisted mind games, dole out severe corporal punishment and even commit murder most foul. Think about that the next time you forget to call your mom on Mother's Day.

Disney Characters as College Students

Emerald Catron — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:34:10 +0000

Inspired by the movie 'Monsters University,' DeviantArt user Hyung86 decided to portray classic Disney characters as though they were modern day college students. We think these are pretty great. If you'd like to check out more, this is the page where you can find modern depictions of Aladdin, Pocahontas, Ariel and more.

20 Reasons to Love 'Mythbusters' in Explosive GIF Form

Dan Seitz — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:12:21 +0000

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, aka the ‘Mythbusters,’ returned last week with an episode that finally put the JATO rocket car myth to bed. It’s the culmination of 200 episodes of blowing things up, burning things down and generally showing the fun side of ridiculous scientific experiments. And, of course, it’s yielded some wonderful GIFs. [...]

Enter to Win an 'Iron Man 3′ Lego Prize Pack!

GuySpeed Editors — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:00:15 +0000

We all knew 'Iron Man 3' was going to have a great opening weekend, and it sure did; the third installment in the saga of Tony Stark opened at #1 in the box office, and made over $175M. Since the cast and crew are no doubt celebrating by buying diamond-filled Lamborghini's this weekend, we're celebrating too; by giving away a whole bunch of free 'Iron Man 3' loot.

The Best Star Wars Day Art on the Web

Emerald Catron — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:25:16 +0000

This Saturday is basically every geek's dream come true. Not only is it Free Comic Book Day (!!!!!!), it is also Star Wars Day. (Get it?? "May the fourth be with you.") Here are some of our favorite ways people have expressed their excitement over Star Wars Day, because if there's one thing geeks are good at, it's making stuff on a computer. Check it out.

'Nothing But Trouble' — Different Than We Remember

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:07 +0000

One of these people is Dan Aykroyd. 1992 was a weird time, guys. I’m glad we all got out okay. When I was a kid, there were several years in which I thought I had imagined this movie. This is partially because the first dozen or so times that I caught glimpses of it were [...]

Pink Labels Herself a 'Reformed Slut' + Reveals Which 'N Sync Member Asked Her Out in Glamour

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:15:35 +0000

Pink covers the June 2013 issue of Glamour in her typical “rawr,” alpha female fashion. In her feature, she gets revelatory, gamely declaring herself a “reformed slut” and revealing which member of ‘N Sync asked her out years ago and even requested her father’s permission beforehand! Hint: It wasn’t Justin Timberlake or Lance Bass. Her photo [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Bay

Kristy Puchko — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:33:07 +0000

Everybody's always picking on Michael Bay. You know, because of 'Transformers, 'Transformers 2' and pretty much every other film he's directed. But give the guy a chance, maybe get to know him a little bit and then go watch 'Pain and Gain' not with the burning humiliation that this is a movie from the 'Armageddon' guy, but that you're watching a film made by the man who directed your favorite milk commercial. Yes, that milk commercial. Here are 10 things you didn't know about Michael Bay.

6 Modern Horror Movies as '80s Young Adult Novels

Emily V. Gordon — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:26:36 +0000

In the late '80s/early '90s, how many of you were glued to books by people like Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine and A. Bates? Long before 'Twilight,' these young adult authors were churning out sordid tales of psycho teenage killers, body-switching beautiful girls and revenge fantasies that also somehow involved final exams.

The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:24:07 +0000

Sadly, Matt Groening's long-running cartoon 'Futurama' was canceled earlier this week after seven seasons and 140 episodes on two different networks. Yes, we'll miss Fry, Leela and the rest of the crew, but we'll miss Bender, the acerbic, cigar-chomping robot, the most. But it's not all bad news -- Bender has rightfully earned himself a place among the most memorable robots in pop culture.

'Game of Thrones' Bad Girls Read That Crazy Sorority Girl Email

Emerald Catron — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:08:57 +0000

We are more than slightly enamored with Maryland sorority sister Rebecca Martinson's insane-o email that went viral last week, which led to dramatic readings performed by everyone from Michael Shannon to Barbie.

So we made these mash-ups with female characters from 'Game of Thrones,' both to put a face to this deranged email, and because Rebecca Martinson has resigned from her post at Delta Gamma, and this is how we choose to remember her -- as all the crazy chicks from one of our favorite shows.

8 Things You Didn't Know About Indiana Jones

TheFW Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:05 +0000

Indiana Jones was one of our favorite movie characters growing up — he ate brains, killed Nazis and wasn’t ashamed to admit he hates snakes. We assume this love is universal. That’s why we made this handy little infographic just for you. Read it and learn everything there is to know about Indy so you [...]

9 Things You Didn't Know About 'DuckTales'

Sara Franks-Allen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:45:59 +0000

If you grew up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, chances are you remember ‘DuckTales.’ The animated adventures of the ridiculously wealthy Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie were Disney’s first big TV hit in decades, and they made sure the show and its characters were everywhere. Whether you’re a Duck [...]

Your Favorite Pop Culture Teachers Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:35:24 +0000

While making an effort to mold young minds the pop culture teachers of our past (and recent past) succeeded in not only learning us a thing or two but also in making themselves stars. . So let’s pay tribute and look back at some of our favorite film/TV educators then and now. Ray Walston, 'Fast [...]

10 Hilarious Foreign Translations of American Movie Titles

Donald Deane — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:20:29 +0000

American movies are big business overseas, but occasionally they require a little tweaking — overdubs, subtitles, etc. — to make them more suitable for foreign markets. Sometimes they even undergo a name change with hilarious (and head scratching) results. For example, ‘Army of Darkness’ is randomly known as ‘Captain Supermarket’ in Japan. ‘The Dark Knight’ [...]

Famous Movie Stoners Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:31:53 +0000

With the 4/20 “holiday” coming up, it seems only natural to pay tribute to those famed stoners who have made the day memorable. So what are some famous stoners from film history up to today? You might be surprised to see they’re doing way more than just toking, though that might also be involved. (Pass [...]

The 10 Coolest Photos from NYC's 'Game of Thrones' Exhibit

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:36:06 +0000

This past weekend loyal 'Game of Thrones' fans flocked to West 57th Street in midtown Manhattan in order to get a chance to gain admission to the traveling exhibit that was created by both Time Warner Cable and HBO. This exhibit, which opened on March 28th and runs until April 3rd, is a fan's dream: costumes worn by major characters such as Cersei Lannister and Danaerys Targaryen; props, including the famous Hound's helm; an interactive experience that allows fans to shoot arrows in the Battle of the Blackwater Bay and of course, a photo opportunity on the Iron Throne!