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Mario Kart Wii Coming April 27

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:01:34 PDT

For those of you waiting oh so impatiently for the Wii edition of Mario Kart, you'll have to hold your breath for only another month. Mario Kart Wii will be hitting shelves on April 27 here in the states, but lucky Japanese Wii fans can get their hands on it a whole two weeks and some odd days earlier. I hope we don't have a repeat of the delayed Super Smash Bros. Brawl release where it gets pushed back at the very last minute! I just don't know if my little heart could stand it.

Thankfully, Mario Kart Wii is coming stocked with the Wii Wheel (cause who would want to drive with the Wiimote? Not me!), although there's already sightings of some pretty impressive third-party steering wheels out there. Plus, this time we can race motorcycles and compete online with up to 12 players worldwide. Can't wait for some sweet Mario Kart action? Check out the trailer below when you

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5 Perks of Dating a Geek

Annie Scudder — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:23:22 PDT

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan last night in a surprise ceremony in his backyard. Priscilla, who just finished med school last week, has been dating Mark for almost a decade, after they met at Harvard. The Social Network makes the case that computer nerd Mark created Facebook to help him get chicks. But if all women knew that dating a technology lover comes with so many perks, they wouldn't need to be convinced. And in reality, Mark and Priscilla have been together since before he released "The Facebook." Here are five reasons to seek out a geeky guy.

They're genuine: There's a good chance a geek has spent more time playing video games than practicing his game. And if he's used to being the dating underdog, he'll likely appreciate having you in his life.
They set up your electronics: Can't get your WiFi to work? Dream of an awesome entertainment setup but frightened by cords? Find a guy that looks at setting up electronics as a form of entertainment itself.
They fix your computers: Your time spent waiting in line at the Genius Bar or on the phone with technical support will drop drastically. And if they can't fix it, they know someone who can.
They expand your knowledge: If you think of the Internet as a series of tubes, spending time with a computer nerd can make technology seem like less of a mystery. And if they have a thing for nonfiction books, they'll probably share what they've learned.
They can find anything on the Internet: Geeks can call on their superior online research skills when you're planning a vacation or looking for a new restaurant for date night. How romantic!

Anything to add, geek lovers?

Source: Facebook user Priscilla Chan

Brave: The Video Game - Prepare Your Bows

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:51:33 PDT

Practice your Scottish accent and stretch those controller thumbs to get ready for a Summer of virtual archery once Brave: The Video Game is released in June. We're already counting down for the June 22 release of Brave, the tale of a rebellious princess with the most envious ginger curls Hollywood's ever seen who defies the royal status quo in search of a fate all her own.

Available to most consoles, the game's in third-person perspective and can be played as princess Merida or select other characters like a cuddly bear we have a suspicion is a bit more mischievous than cute in the film itself. We had chance to play a few minutes of the game recently and can't wait to pick up the bow and arrow again.

Rewind: Gearing Up For Summer Movie Season

BuzzSugar — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:05:17 PDT

Summer movie season is almost here and we're celebrating with pictures of the hottest stars of the season.
And with Summer just around the corner, we brushed up on concerts with a guide to the various upcoming music festivals.
Behold: the Magic Mike trailer, otherwise known as the Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey stripper movie. And also known as the highlight of our month.
In Hunger Games news, we learned that Francis Lawrence will direct Catching Fire.
We rounded up all the character posters for On the Road after Kristen Stewart's was released.
Robert Pattinson is all kinds of sexy in the first full trailer for Cosmopolis, which has him darting around town in a limo and putting some moves on the ladies.
James Franco turned 34, so we paid homage with a gallery of his many onscreen faces.
The trailer for Your Sister's Sister hit, and we love the love triangle between Emily Blunt, Mark Duplass, and Rosemarie DeWitt.
As wedding season rages on, we thought we'd inspire some ideas with a list of father-daughter dance songs.
Television lost one of its legends this week with the passing of Dick Clark.
Paul Dano has super cute chemistry with real life love Zoe Kazan in the trailer for indie rom com Ruby Sparks.
A video of Michael Fassbender as an android in Prometheus showed up, prompting us to question what we had assumed from the original trailer.
9021-Oh my God these pictures of Naomi's wedding dress are spectacular.
The Lucky One came out this week, but why not check out these hot pics of Zac before you head to theater?

Katniss's Perfect Hair, Effie's Mole, and Peeta's Dye Job: Inside the Best Looks of The Hunger Games!

Lauren Bradshaw — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:31:39 PDT

It's finally here! The much-anticipated release of The Hunger Games is upon us, and here at DistrictSugar, we're paying tribute with an inside look at the team behind the film's outrageous fashion and beauty. On-set hair designer Linda Flowers lets us in on the trials and tribulations of bringing Katniss, Effie, Peeta, and Seneca to life, while the cast tells PopSugar editor Molly Goodson what they think of the final product. Check out this video and let the games begin!

Elizabeth Banks on Becoming Effie and Her Favorite Hunger Games Scene!

Molly Goodson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:34:35 PDT

DistrictSugar's coverage of The Hunger Games continues with this exclusive interview with Elizabeth Banks! Elizabeth reveals how she transformed into Effie, what she thinks of Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss, and which costar she is most excited to see on screen. Her answer might surprise you! Check out the video and keep checking back because we have much more in store as we lead up to the film's March 23 release. Plus, watch The Hunger Games premiere red carpet LIVE on PopSugar today!

The Men of The Hunger Games Talk Heartthrob Status and Josh's Boy Band Past!

Molly Goodson — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:12:25 PST

The Hunger Games is just weeks away, and here at DistrictSugar, we're counting down the days with even more exclusives from the cast. In our latest video, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth talk about their fans and their newfound heartthrob status. Josh also reveals how he felt about going blond to play Peeta. Check out the video and don't miss all the exciting updates from DistrictSugar still on the way as we gear up for The Hunger Games' March 23 release!

Video: The Hunger Games Cast Talks Brutal On-Set Pranks!

Molly Goodson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:15:00 PST

The Hunger Games is just weeks away and here at DistrictSugar things are kicking into high gear! For our latest exclusive look behind the scenes of the season's hottest movie, we chatted with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and the rest of the cast about some of their on set antics. Josh reveals just what he did to terrify his leading lady Jennifer and she admits that his prank actually left her in an embarrassing situation. Check out the video and don't miss all the exciting updates from DistrictSugar as we gear up for The Hunger Games' March 23 release!

12 Things You Should Never Buy Full-Price

Business Insider — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:15:25 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy!

With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days.

To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save.

Theater tickets

"One of the greatest savings areas recently has been the theater ticket business," says Anna Aronovich, CEO of GovernmentAuctions.org.

Even if you're not going to be around NYC to score discount Broadway tickets this month, there are opportunities in nearly all cities to see shows on the cheap.

Some rewards programs like Optimum Rewards cost nothing to join and offer discounts on shows.

Beer

If you're looking to stock the fridge for your next poker night, don't hit the liquor store until you've checked out www.saveonbrew.com.

The company's been featured on a host of deals sites lately as one of the best ways to find discounts on brewski, says Jennifer Davidson, director of operations. (See some incredible uses for beer.)

Read on for more.

See the Full Soundtrack Song List For The Hunger Games

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:43:52 PST

We don't just have the epic battle of Katniss Everdeen fighting for her life in The Hunger Games movie to look forward to - it sounds like we're also going to be treated to a pretty epic soundtrack.

The full tracklist has just been released, and though there's a big presence of country/pop star Taylor Swift, there's plenty of indie cred too, in the form of artists like Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, and Neko Case. You can pre-order the soundtrack on iTunes now, in anticipation of the Mar. 20 release of the album, and to get the full listing, just keep reading.