People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian’s Game [Deep Sigh]

That's like 16 billion minutes of gameplay, you guys. The post People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian's Game [Deep Sigh] appeared first on WIRED. People Have Spent 30,342 Years in Kim Kardashian’s Game [Deep Sigh]

YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate Questions

Last weekend at VidCon, we asked a bunch of YouTube stars what it was like to be famous. Here's what they had to say. The post YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate Questions appeared first on WIRED. YouTube Celebs Answer Your Burning and Inappropriate Questions

Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day’s Wild Final Battle

Making the mother alien and the destruction she caused took a lot of processing power. The post Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day's Wild Final Battle appeared first on WIRED. Design FX: The FX Wizardry Behind Independence Day’s Wild Final Battle

Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With You

Apparently, the next Warner Bros. comic book adaptation is the most buzzed-about movie of the year. Who knew? The post Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With You appeared first on WIRED. Cape Watch: Dying to See Suicide Squad? The Internet Is With You

Marvel’s Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in July

Are you ready for a new take on the Spider-Man tale AND a potentially big reveal from the Marvel universe? You should be. The post Marvel's Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in July appeared first on WIRED. Marvel’s Next Big Book and 4 More Comics to Pick Up in July

Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence

We might need a little breather after consuming last week's media diet. Thank goodness this weekend is the Fourth of July. The post Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence appeared first on WIRED. Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence

Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones

The Daniels made Sundance's infamous "farting corpse movie," so naturally their smartphones are full of very weird stuff. Watch them show it off here. The post Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones appeared first on WIRED. Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones

Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go

Check out a new clip from 'Swiss Army Man' here. The post Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go appeared first on WIRED. Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go

Outlander Recap: So Many Kilts, So Much Closure

As the second season winds down, there's a notable—and welcome—confidence in the way things are wrapping up. The post Outlander Recap: So Many Kilts, So Much Closure appeared first on WIRED. Outlander Recap: So Many Kilts, So Much Closure

Game of Thrones Recap: Winter Isn’t Coming. It’s Here.

The narrative diaspora is finally contracting: Bran is heading south, Arya and Daenerys are heading east, and much of King's Landing going up in smoke. The post Game of Thrones Recap: Winter Isn't Coming. It's Here. appeared first on WIRED. Game of Thrones Recap: Winter Isn’t Coming. It’s Here.

A Few Thor: Ragnarok Updates, Straight From Its Director

The director is hard at work on his new Marvel project. Here's what he had to say about the movie so far. The post A Few Thor: Ragnarok Updates, Straight From Its Director appeared first on WIRED. A Few Thor: Ragnarok Updates, Straight From Its Director

While You Were Offline: What Twitter Talks About When It’s Not Talking Brexit

A whole lot of ridiculousness went down online this past week, but most of it disappeared as soon as news broke that the UK had voted to leave the EU. The post While You Were Offline: What Twitter Talks About When It's Not Talking Brexit appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: What Twitter Talks About When It’s Not Talking Brexit

Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse

In the latest 'Geeks' Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, Simone Caroti discusses his critical survey of the Culture series by sci-fi author Iain Banks. The post Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse appeared first on WIRED. Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse

Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence

To make a younger, less fit version of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Weta Digital used 3-D facial scans, performance capture, and this viral video star. The post Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence appeared first on WIRED. Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence

Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad

This week the Internet unleashed a ton of new information about the future of the DC movies. And that future looks ... bright? The post Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad appeared first on WIRED. Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad

Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend

It was a big weekend at the box office for Pixar—and a big weekend for your WIRED Culture team to watch a lot of great TV. The post Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend appeared first on WIRED. Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend

Dorthe Nors Proves That Tweets and Listicles Do Belong in Literature

In her recently translated novellas, Danish authro Dorthe Nors proves that status updates and BuzzFeed-ready text bursts have a place in literature. The post Dorthe Nors Proves That Tweets and Listicles Do Belong in Literature appeared first on WIRED. Dorthe Nors Proves That Tweets and Listicles Do Belong in Literature

Cantina Talk: Who Wouldn’t Trust a Former TV Cannibal?

There hasn't been a lot of official Star Wars news lately, but there are a few rumors in the air. Catch up on them here. The post Cantina Talk: Who Wouldn’t Trust a Former TV Cannibal? appeared first on WIRED. Cantina Talk: Who Wouldn’t Trust a Former TV Cannibal?

Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Dead at 27

The actor recently completed work on director Justin Lin's upcoming Star Trek film. The post Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Dead at 27 appeared first on WIRED. Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Dead at 27

While You Were Offline: Break the Internet and Rebuild a Better One

This week nearly everything that happened online was in some way related to the tragic mass shooting in Orlando. Here's what you may have missed. The post While You Were Offline: Break the Internet and Rebuild a Better One appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Break the Internet and Rebuild a Better One

Witch Movies Aren’t Just About Horror. They’re About the Fear of Female Power

Witch movies force us to confront a lot more than dark magic—they force us to confront how people feel about women with power. The post Witch Movies Aren’t Just About Horror. They’re About the Fear of Female Power appeared first on WIRED. Witch Movies Aren’t Just About Horror. They’re About the Fear of Female Power

VR Maker Vrse Gets a New Name—Within—and Millions in Funding

Chris Milk's company is getting more cash, changing its name, and signaling the future of VR studios. The post VR Maker Vrse Gets a New Name---Within---and Millions in Funding appeared first on WIRED. VR Maker Vrse Gets a New Name—Within—and Millions in Funding

Cape Watch: The Next Wolverine May Have a New, More Feral Wolverine

This week in superhero movie news, the Suicide Squad plans a San Diego trip, Mads Mikkelsen promises a new kind of Marvel flick, and X-23 hits the scene. The post Cape Watch: The Next Wolverine May Have a New, More Feral Wolverine appeared first on WIRED. Cape Watch: The Next Wolverine May Have a New, More Feral Wolverine

Today’s Filibuster Mentioned Instagram’s Guns for Sale. Then #Gunsforsale Disappeared

During today's Senate filibuster on gun control Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts noted there were guns for sale on Instagram. He was right. The post Today’s Filibuster Mentioned Instagram’s Guns for Sale. Then #Gunsforsale Disappeared appeared first on WIRED. Today’s Filibuster Mentioned Instagram’s Guns for Sale. Then #Gunsforsale Disappeared

Culture Podcast: Wow, We Really Didn’t Like Warcraft

On this week's WIRED Culture podcast, we're talking about director Duncan Jones' videogame adaptation, the return of Lifetime's best show, and Westeros. The post Culture Podcast: Wow, We Really Didn't Like Warcraft appeared first on WIRED. Culture Podcast: Wow, We Really Didn’t Like Warcraft

Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now

NASA's "Mars Explorers Wanted" posters are perfect for any room in your home—especially the rec room. The post Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now appeared first on WIRED. Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now

Emma Cline’s Turbulent Trip to Literary Superstardom

Emma Cline is a young author who rose to prominence much faster than most. So naturally, her debut novel is getting picked apart. The post Emma Cline’s Turbulent Trip to Literary Superstardom appeared first on WIRED. Emma Cline’s Turbulent Trip to Literary Superstardom

Game of Thrones Recap: The Limits of Violence

How do you tell yourself that you’re decent after everything that you’ve done? It’s a question that nearly everyone on the show could ask themselves. The post Game of Thrones Recap: The Limits of Violence appeared first on WIRED. Game of Thrones Recap: The Limits of Violence

Hair Craft in Warcraft: The Powerful Program That Crafted the Orcs’ Flowing Locks

Think orcs don’t have barbers? Think again. The post Hair Craft in Warcraft: The Powerful Program That Crafted the Orcs' Flowing Locks appeared first on WIRED. Hair Craft in Warcraft: The Powerful Program That Crafted the Orcs’ Flowing Locks

How a Book About Doom Inspired the Oculus Rift

Not too long ago, Palmer Luckey read the story of the videogame's development and it lead to one of the hottest technologies of the last few years. The post How a Book About Doom Inspired the Oculus Rift appeared first on WIRED. How a Book About Doom Inspired the Oculus Rift

While You Were Offline: Hillary Wins the Internet. Also: Beyoncé Sneezed, You Guys

This week, the Internet's eyes went from a curry-covered bird to Carrie Fisher's new advice column. But mostly they focused on one Hillary Clinton tweet. The post While You Were Offline: Hillary Wins the Internet. Also: Beyoncé Sneezed, You Guys appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Hillary Wins the Internet. Also: Beyoncé Sneezed, You Guys

Dear Duncan Jones: Hey, Man, So About Warcraft…

An open letter to the director about his new videogame adaptation. The post Dear Duncan Jones: Hey, Man, So About Warcraft... appeared first on WIRED. Dear Duncan Jones: Hey, Man, So About Warcraft…

See How Three Kids Remade Raiders of the Lost Ark Shot for Shot

Back in the 1980s, three Mississippi kids set out to remake an Indiana Jones movie. Here are the storyboards and costume sketches they used to do it. The post See How Three Kids Remade Raiders of the Lost Ark Shot for Shot appeared first on WIRED. See How Three Kids Remade Raiders of the Lost Ark Shot for Shot

Duncan Jones Insists You’ll Get Warcraft Even if You Haven’t Played the Games

Here's how the director worked with Industrial Light & Magic to make an Azeroth that would play on the big screen and make gamers feel like they were home. The post Duncan Jones Insists You'll Get Warcraft Even if You Haven't Played the Games appeared first on WIRED. Duncan Jones Insists You’ll Get Warcraft Even if You Haven’t Played the Games

Cape Watch: Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Hedonistic Marvel Villain

This week's superhero movie news is an odd combo of cooky villains and crazier casting. Catch up on all of it here. The post Cape Watch: Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Hedonistic Marvel Villain appeared first on WIRED. Cape Watch: Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Hedonistic Marvel Villain

Culture Podcast: Turn Off Game of Thrones and Grab a Book Not About Thrones

On this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're talking about turning off the screens and opening up some books. The post Culture Podcast: Turn Off Game of Thrones and Grab a Book Not About Thrones appeared first on WIRED. Culture Podcast: Turn Off Game of Thrones and Grab a Book Not About Thrones

WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Catastrophe

Need a modern love story in your life? This Amazon original series might be just what you need to binge. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Catastrophe appeared first on WIRED. WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Catastrophe

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is the Apex of Remix Culture

In the latest "Everything is a Remix" video, Kirby Ferguson analyzes the influences seen in J.J. Abrams' film—and explains how good movies mix old and new. The post Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is the Apex of Remix Culture appeared first on WIRED. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is the Apex of Remix Culture

Game of Thrones Recap: Putting the Broken Man Back Together

After five seasons of brutality, the show is spending much of its current season examining the consequences of its violence. The post Game of Thrones Recap: Putting the Broken Man Back Together appeared first on WIRED. Game of Thrones Recap: Putting the Broken Man Back Together

Cantina Talk: So … the Development of Rogue One May Be ‘in Crisis’

Gareth Edwards' movie reportedly needs reshoots. You (probably) need these new prop replicas. Those stories and more are all in this Star Wars news roundup. The post Cantina Talk: So … the Development of Rogue One May Be 'in Crisis' appeared first on WIRED. Cantina Talk: So … the Development of Rogue One May Be ‘in Crisis’

While You Were Offline: Behold the Political Schadenfreude That Is Paul Ryan

Star Wars fandom—and fandom itself—had a rough few days this week. So did Paul Ryan's political clout. It's time you caught up on what went down. The post While You Were Offline: Behold the Political Schadenfreude That Is Paul Ryan appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Behold the Political Schadenfreude That Is Paul Ryan

Game of Thrones Death Pool: Whose Turn Is It to Die?

The gambler's odds were pretty good at picking the show's last big death. Will they be right on the money again this week? The post Game of Thrones Death Pool: Whose Turn Is It to Die? appeared first on WIRED. Game of Thrones Death Pool: Whose Turn Is It to Die?

The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived

In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Kameron Hurley discusses the challenges facing women and minorities in the science fiction world. The post The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived appeared first on WIRED. The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived

I’m on a Bot! Lonely Island’s Secrets to Ruling Social Media

Want to know the Snapchat/Instagram/Twitter best practices employed by the comedy crew known as the Lonely Island? We got your pro tips right here. The post I'm on a Bot! Lonely Island's Secrets to Ruling Social Media appeared first on WIRED. I’m on a Bot! Lonely Island’s Secrets to Ruling Social Media

This Summer’s 14 Must-Read Books

The phrase "beach read" is problematic—it gives you an excuse to read garbage. Resist the temptation! Read these smart and entertaining books instead. The post This Summer's 14 Must-Read Books appeared first on WIRED. This Summer’s 14 Must-Read Books

A Kind of NSFW Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lonely Island’s New Movie Popstar

Judd Apatow and the Lonely Island crew discuss their new movie, ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,’ in this mini-mockumentary about their mockumentary. The post A Kind of NSFW Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lonely Island's New Movie Popstar appeared first on WIRED. A Kind of NSFW Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lonely Island’s New Movie Popstar

Cape Watch: The Best Way to Promote Suicide Squad? Soccer, Obvi

This week's superhero movie news is a strange mix of Twitter campaigns, butlers serving up the truth, and Marvel rumors. Find out about all of it here. The post Cape Watch: The Best Way to Promote Suicide Squad? Soccer, Obvi appeared first on WIRED. Cape Watch: The Best Way to Promote Suicide Squad? Soccer, Obvi

Culture Podcast: We’re Here for the Argument About X-Men: Apocalypse

On this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're sharing our (very different) opinions on the new X-Men movie and who should be the next 007. The post Culture Podcast: We're Here for the Argument About X-Men: Apocalypse appeared first on WIRED. Culture Podcast: We’re Here for the Argument About X-Men: Apocalypse

WIRED Book Club: And Our Novel for June Is…

June is here, which can mean only one thing: It's time to start reading the next novel for WIRED Book Club! The post WIRED Book Club: And Our Novel for June Is... appeared first on WIRED. WIRED Book Club: And Our Novel for June Is…