When did Bruce Lee come back to life?
Earlier this week. The martial arts master and film star might have died more than 40 years ago, but what is not possible with CGI magic?
Using some fabulous special effects, whiskey brand Johnnie Walker has brought him, or at least a figure resembling him, back to life. Its 90-second Hail to the Game Changers advert sees Bruce Lee walking around a Hong Kong hotel, talking about his philosophy on how to be a game changer.
According to Mashable, the video was initially shot, using a look-alike, Danny Chan. Afterwards, the footage was mixed with a 3D model of Lee, based on interviews, films and photographs with the late martial arts expert. But every shot of Lee’s face was created using CGI, a process that took over nine months due to the intricate level of detail required.
The video director Joseph Kahn has stated that they did their best to honour Bruce Lee’s legacy in the video by talking to his family before making the video, and ensuring that it was an apt tribute to him. Either way, this is some treat indeed for Lee fans across the globe!
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Where is a sex themed park?
In South Korea! Yes, it does range from the flirtatious to the raunchy to the extremely explicit, but this park does offer you something bizarre. Jeju Loveland hosts over 140 erotic-themed sculptures that all have one thing in similarity: sex. The park is open to only members aged 18 and above, though there is a recreational area for the kids where adults can drop off children before entering.
Located on Jeju Island, it initially played home to a lot of sculptures created by the graduates of Seoul’s Hongik University. Now, there is also an additional monthly rotating exhibit, featuring works by different Korean artists. Visitors are encouraged to pose with the sculptures and take a series of silly photographs — all of which adds to the attraction, reports Gawker.
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Who posed with 7-yr-old Jessica?
The Queen. Jessica Fitch couldn’t quite believe her luck when she happily trotted up to the Queen and asked her to pose for a picture — and she actually agreed!
What’s more, she posed with her old teddy bear, Bertie, as well. Sources revealed that no one had even approached the Queen for a photograph earlier, much less persuaded her. The brave little girl even went up to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and managed to get snaps taken with them, too.
Jessica, who is from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, was at Buckingham Palace with her parents for the Coronation Festival, reported The Daily Mail.
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Why is this artist different?
Named e-David, this artistic robot is an ordinary welding machine that has been equipped with sensors, a camera and a control computer. But it’s also attached to painting supplies that consist of five different brushes and a 24-color palette.
As reported by Mashable, after receiving initial instructions, e-David proceeds to work on his first masterpiece. But instead of operating under the programmer’s control, the robot watches itself paint and then decides on its own where to add the next stroke!
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