Because trouble comes in all sizes.
CuteMonster Staff 
The Nintendo Switch has been unveiled. Known for months by its code name, Nintendo NX, the new gaming device is a fusion of a handheld and tv-connected console. Arriving in March 2017, the eagerly anticipated system strongly matches up with the rumors surrounding the device. In a nutshell, the Nintendo Switch is a handheld system, a gaming tablet and a dockable console in one.
It’s rare to include Pixar Animation Studios and distressing in the same sentence. Yet Pixar animators Lou Hamou-Lhadj and Andrew Coats have independently teamed up to create an exceedingly harrowing short film called Borrowed Time. The story wades deeply into the realm of loss and mourning. Borrowed Time has toured film festivals receiving critical acclaim. It’s now available for a limited time on Vimeo.
We had the chance to screen a short film titled In the Wobbly Barn Place that will be making its World Premiere at the Reel Bronx International Film Festival on Saturday October 15, 2016. It’s always fascinating to check out the latest stories being told by independent filmmakers.
Promotional campaigns from charities have a tough sell. They’re tapping into your better nature to hand over your hard-earned cash for the greater good. Normally, that wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Yet when the average individual gets inundated by appeals for donations by numerous organizations on a daily basis, the pressure can be overwhelming. Quite frankly, it can even becoming downright irritating. So how does a charity with a worthwhile cause break through to the desensitized masses? Perhaps teaming up celebrities and sports stars to make a donation pitch using humor in a web video.
Years ago, kids didn’t have the option to play video games. Instead, they played with super hero action figures and let their imaginations run wild. In the present, these action figures have evolved more into collectibles – a way for older fans to express appreciation for the genre as works of art. Recognizing a financially lucrative trend, Marvel, DC and others have annually produced action figures reflecting fan favorites from comic books, television, and film. This year’s Fall and Winter DC Collectibles line up taps into Batman: The Animated Series and DC Icons.
“Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na…BATMAN!!!” Yes, it’s that time of year again. Today marks a DC Comics decreed day of celebration for all things related to The Dark Knight. Our favorite Caped Crusader continues to capture the imagination of generations of fans. For a hero who deliberately shuns the spotlight, Batman remains possibly the most popular superhero ever created. Calm down Superman fans, the overpowered boy scout is pretty swell too. But alas, we digress. There’s plenty going on for Batman day and we thought we’d offer up a roundup.
What’s the deal with Kids Drivers Ed? In short, kids love the idea of being behind the wheel of their own ride. Children witness Mommy and Daddy driving every day to a variety of destinations. Naturally the little buggers want to get in on the action. The same could be said for teens and young adults. They’re at the age of true independence yet their actual readiness for the responsibility of operating a motor vehicle can be subjective. The videos that follow speak volumes.
The good folks at Toasteroid know we all love toast. And they also know we love Technology. That’s why they’ve launched their Kickstarter to bring the world an app controlled toaster that sears emojis and words on toast. Do we really need this? Probably not. But nearly 1000 people and counting have plunked down their hard earned cash to buy one of these gadgets on Kickstarter.
Being immersed in the emotional tempest of a presidential election year, it can be difficult to acknowledge there are still good people making a difference in the world. Yet if one removes the countless layers of vitriol, one will discover countless examples of human kindness. Such is the case with an organization called E-Nable. They describe themselves as “a global network of digital humanitarians who are using 3D printing to create free (and low cost to produce) hands and arms for those born without fingers, or who have lost them due to war, disease or accident.” We’d call them heroes.