‘Age Of Ultron’ Trailer
How much more excited for Age of Ultron can you get? After watching this trailer, we discovered that the answer to that question is: a lot more excited. This new trailer has everyone doing super cool stunts and Tony Stark with a bit of that signature deadpan sarcasm. On the heel of this news, we’re also hearing that it’s been officially confirmed that the Russo brothers, who directed Winter Soldier, will indeed be helming the next two Avengers films.
Get Involved!
This great article by GeorgeXVII helps to explain the different ways to get involved on DeviantArt.
‘Arrested Development’ Will Return
Arrested Development producer Brian Grazer confirmed in an interview that Arrested Development would return for a fifth season consisting of 17 episodes, all of which will be released simultaneously via Netflix, just like the fourth season was. AD fans, start working on your chicken impressions.
‘Furious 7’ Record Gross
Furious 7 made $392.2 million worldwide last weekend, which is an impressive figure — the highest gross so far this year by a long shot. Furious 7 seems poised to continue raking in profits as it will remain the only blockbuster in theaters until Avengers premieres in May. Plus, international releases in China and Japan over the coming weeks should help boost the earnings to cosmic heights. There’s only one question left to ask, really: have you seen it yet?
Shadows, Highlights
TEMPERATE-SAGE has put together an informative tutorial for Photoshop which focuses on Shadows and Highlights.
Aw, It’s The World’s Tiniest Widdle Computer!
This computer is believed to be the smallest in the world; it’s smaller than a grain of rice! Even though it’s small enough to get lost in an average-sized pants pocket, this computer can take pictures and read temperatures and pressures. Bless its tiny computer heart.
How To Face Failure
JessicaMDouglas has written this fantastic, relatable journal about facing failure.
‘Star Wars’ Enters The 21st Century
In just a few days you’ll be able to purchase all six Star Wars films in digital HD instead of watching them on DVD or, heaven forbid, VHS like some sort of caveman. This is pretty exciting news, we guess. We’ll definitely be downloading and watching the original three at some point before the new film comes out, but we’re also already starting to get weary of Star-Wars-related non-announcements that are designed to get the headlines buzzing. It’s only April and The Force Awakens releases in December, so we could be in for a long year.
Deviance In The Kitchen
The art of cuisine is both delicious and beautiful. And DeviantKitchen is all about celebrating the culinary craft. Take a look through the group's gallery here; feeling hungry yet?
Floating Solar Panel Farm
According to a report from Popular Science, plans are underway for a floating solar farm in Brazil that would be capable of producing 350 megawatts, making it the largest floating solar farm in the world by a very large margin. Floating farms provide the dual benefits of producing clean energy while shading the water beneath them, which can help protect reservoirs in drought-stricken areas from drying up due to evaporation. The current drought in Brazil is part of the impetus for this planned project.
The Best Thing We’ve Ever Seen
Okay maybe that’s an exaggeration, but this interactive banner from DaveDonut is one of the coolest things we’ve come across in recent memory. Move your mouse around and start clicking at random — there are so many hidden gems in this lovely piece of art.
Brontosaurus Is A Thing
After years of debate, the Brontosaurus is officially a separate, distinct species of dinosaur. In 1903, paleontologists stopped categorizing the Brontosaurus as a separate species of Sauropod, opting instead to group it with Apatosaurus, because there were so few differences between the two species. After some thorough research and analysis, a group of European scientists are now proposing that the Brontosaurus is deserving of its own separate categorization. You can check out their findings for yourself here.
Forum Feature
Katy-L-Wood is getting ready to make a sculpture base but has some questions about resin. If you have any tips or tricks for her, please share them here.
Birthday Patrol
Hey everyone, say happy birthday to Mark-Chadwick!
Make Your iPhone a Gameboy
Tech company Hyperkin is developing a product that would convert your smartphone into a Gameboy. Basically, a user would plug in their phone as well as game cartridges, and then play on their phone’s screen. We haven’t heard a release date or a price, but we’re pretty intrigued by this idea. Now if only we could remember where we left our Tetris cartridges…
PENformation
Everything you ever wanted to know about the different kinds of pens, their uses, and the pros and cons of each can be found in this introduction to pens by Lyricanna.
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John Oliver Interviews Edward Snowden
Last Week Tonight continues to push itself forward as a credible, thoroughly well-reported TV news show, as well as being extremely funny political satire. The latest development in the show’s balancing act is Sunday night’s episode in which Oliver goes to Russia to interview Edward Snowden. Not only does Oliver not avoid asking difficult questions, he also finds a way to help Snowden frame the discussion about national security and domestic spying programs in a way that nearly every average citizen can relate to. Watch it for yourself and see what you think.
DA Library
dALibrary is a group where you can find helpful tutorials, articles, inspiration and all sorts of fine things to help you to develop your artistic experience and community spirit!
Art Trade, Anyone?
emptycoyote got some new pens and is itching to do an art trade. If you’re interested, let him know!
Rest In Peace, Gertrude
A couple of days ago we introduced you to the world’s oldest person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver. Sadly, Weaver died on Monday at Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkansas due to complications from pneumonia. We wish her a fond farewell, and a heartfelt toast to her long life.
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Insidious 3 Trailer
Here comes another Insidious 3 trailer. It looks scary, right? We’re looking forward to seeing it and dumping popcorn on everyone sitting anywhere remotely close to us out of sheer terror. After watching, check out our Insidious 3 Emoticon Contest!
Manga & Anime Contest
Every month there is a Manga and Anime contest hosted by Community Relations. April’s theme is “Bunny.” You can get more information about the rules and find out how to participate here.
Keychain Commission
MoonsongWolf has posted new commission information and is now offering keychains!
Taco Bell To Begin Delivering
This is not an April Fool’s prank. According to a report from Daily Finance, the not-quite-Mexican fast food joint is researching a way to make delivering its almost comically inexpensive fare directly to customers viable. We’ve all been faced with the catch-22 of craving a Doritos Locos Taco but not wanting to, you know, go outdoors to actually get it. And in that situation lots of Taco Bell’s would-be customers end up ordering pizza or Chinese take-out. If and when Taco Bell finds a way to successfully implement delivery (please let it be drones, please let it be drones), we’ll let you know about it.
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Dr. Seuss House
This house in Alaska — known colloquially as the Dr. Seuss House, because of its odd, makeshift appearance resembling the illustrations in the famous children’s book author’s work — was built so that its original owner would have a better view of the scenery around his Alaska residence. Go ahead and add this place to your bucket list, we certainly have.
Project Porkchop Artist To Watch
Igor-Demidov is a photographer living in Russia. His work often features architecture punctuated with traces of humanity. You can check out his gallery here, and get to know more Project Porkchop artists here.
Sleeping Man Street Art
This big, sleepy street art mural in Lyon, France is the work of street artists Ella and Pitr. The piece took a few days to complete, and is best viewed from up in the air. Have you seen any great street art recently? Share your pictures in the comments below.
Forum Feature
xXSerena-CrosseXx wants to know the worst movies you’ve seen. Save someone from making a terrible movie pick, or help someone who wants to be entertained by how terrible a movie is by sharing your selections here.
Birthday Patrol
Oh wow, it is cakecrumbs birthday today, which makes it very special day indeed considering that she’s DA’s resident Queen of Cakes. Here’s to her birthday, and to many more cakes to come.
