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Can you stand the onslaught of... The Blob? It's rampaging through Auckland, New Zealand, terrorizing the city and horrifying bystanders with its giant veins and gelatinous mass. But don't worry — it's all for a worthy cause. More »"Virtual Echo" Turns Dollhouse's Squick Factor Up To 11
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Wild Things' Biggest Flaw Revealed: The $610 Overgrown Child Suit
I've been supremely cautious about getting excited about Spike Jonze's Wild Things film because whenever I get excited about a piece of indy pop culture, crap like this happens. Witness badvertising at its height: a man-child suit, costing just $610. More »Driveshaft Lives! ...Sort Of
This week, Lost's viral marketing campaign behind DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com went too far. In Texas, they revealed their latest limited-edition poster at a rock concert, complete with a dubious Driveshaft homage. More »Vampire Diaries Actresses Arrested For Roadside Topless "Filming"
Four actresses from the CW's new Vampire Diaries were arrested for flashing drivers in Georgia but claim it was all for the show, since they had one cameraman with them. Really? We speculate potential dramatics explaining said "vampire flashing" scene. More »Boobs, Balls And Batman: Comic Con Badvertising
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