Dream Job Alert: UK Government Posts, Removes Fake 007 Job Opening Alex Gerage, November 27, 2012November 27, 2012 Good work can be difficult to come by, especially in a tough economy, but for a brief time last week, your dream job may have been a simple application away. The UK government’s very official jobs database posted a very unofficial opening for a “Target Elimination Specialist,” with a position description reminding many of a familiar 007. Hit the jump to see if you’d qualify. The “Target Elimination Specialist” opening within the British Secret Intelligence Service was posted to Gov.UK last Thursday, and amazingly, wasn’t taken down for over 24-hours. During that time, job seekers visiting the site learned the position largely centers on “removing” individuals from all corners of the globe in the name of “public order.” While the desired qualifications includes the expert use of sniper rifles, the benefits are solid, with performance bonuses offered upon the completion of missions, and the promise to be outfitted with all “necessary equipment” for each job. Sarcasm aside, the British government really loves Bond (remember his Olympic Opening Ceremony skit with Queen Elizabeth?), but I doubt the government would demean its own standing by making this fictitious post intentionally. Whoever is responsible is likely a very clever hacker or a government employee with computer skills that doesn’t care much for their future (think a disgruntled Q). Fortunately, The Verge grabbed a screenshot of the job posting, which you can click to see in full below. Viral News Gov.UKJames BondOlympicsSkyfall
“Thor” Press Kit Causes a Scare at Bus Stop May 19, 2011May 19, 2011 Normally press kits are tools from studios given to bloggers, newspaper journalist, and even T.V. journalists to push whatever it is they will be releasing. It is also a great marketing tool. But when a press kit becomes a threat to our security, then it raises some high brows. Hit… Read More
News Guillermo del Toro Announces New Pacific Rim Sequel And Animated Series June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 Via the Legendary Entertainment Facebook page, a video popped up with director Guillermo del Toro announcing a new Pacific Rim sequel by April 7, 2017 as well as an animated series. After the jump, check out his announcement video. Read More
Major Back To the Future Reunion and Re-Creation To Benefit Parkinson’s November 4, 2010 Remember, remember, the fifth of November…though not for any Vendetta. November 5th marks an important day in cinema time travel, as this is the date in 1955 that Marty McFly goes back to in Back to the Future. For that special occasion, along with the 25th anniversary of the film’s… Read More