Google Viral: Jacques-Yves Cousteau (and World Cup) Dan Koelsch, June 11, 2010June 11, 2010 In what may be one of the more timely anniversaries to get a Google Doodle, today is the 100th birthday of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997). Cousteau was a pioneer in marine research and preservation, so much so that Congress passed Resolution 518 “honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation,” on June 8th. He also had a significant influence on film and television. Captain Cousteau led a very full life, which included him being a French naval officer, an explorer, author, and even a filmmaker. Cousteau made great documentaries over the span of over 30 years, and had several television shows. In fact, Cousteau won many awards for his work, including three Oscars, two for Best Documentary and one for Best Short Subject, Live Action. His legacy was such that there are countless pop culture references to him. This anniversary of Cousteau’s birth seems especially relevant given the recent BP oil spill scandal. He created the Cousteau Society in society in 1973 to support exploration of the seas, helping people “understand and appreciate the fragility of life on our Water Planet”. While the group has spoken out about the recent spill, I’m sure Cousteau himself would have been deeply affected by it. Interestingly, this Google Doodle is exclusive to the United States. The rest of the world gets a World Cup Doodle (seen below) along with the specialized Google footer we already reported on. Just goes to show how much Americans could care less about soccer. Viral News FIFA World CupGoogleGoogle DoodleJacques-Yves Cousteau
Viral Video Round Up: Harry Potter, Back to the Future, Jaws, The Tree of Life, Superman, and More! June 7, 2011June 22, 2011The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere inbetween. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break.Pages: 1 2 Read More
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” Trailer To Debut At Comic-Con On A Galaxy S Tablet And Best Buy Stores July 18, 2014Okay, so Lionsgate may not be promoting The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 or Insurgent in Hall H at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Yes it is disappointing to fans, especially since the former debuts in November, while the latter debuts early next year. While we have yet to… Read More
Fan Film Bridges the Gap Between “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises” August 10, 2012August 19, 2012A couple months ago, we featured a Kickstarter project called Batman: Puppet Master, a fan film inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. The film introduces new versions of classic Batman villains in a way that Nolan might’ve if they were used in his films. This project also serves as a… Read More