A new mid-size Ducati Monster, the 821, arrives in July, replacing the discontinued 1100 EVO model. This new 821 shares all the high-tech solutions of the top-of-the-line Monster 1200 revealed at the EICMA show in Milan last year, but with less displacement and a more accessible price. In the US, Ducati says the blacked-out Monster 821 Dark will sell for $10, 995, while the regular 821 (red, with red frame and black wheels, or white with a red frame and matte-red wheels) lists at $11, 495. The displacement of the new 821 indicates that this new Monster is powered by the Hypermotard’s 11 Degrees Testastretta V-twin, which has an 88.0mm bore and a 67.5 mm stroke. In the new Monster 821, the engine is said to produce 112 horsepower, an increase of 2 hp over the Hypermotard thanks to a more efficient exhaust. The Testastretta is a jack-of-all-trades powerplant, delivering solid power and a very consistent and smooth torque curve that peaks at 65.9 pound-feet. Above all, it’s a significant step forward over the old air-cooled sohc 1100cc two-valver, especially in mechanical quietness. This variation of the Testastretta, which shares all external dimensional measurements with the mighty top-of-the-line Testastretta 1198 in the new Monster 1200, is harnessed in the same steel trellis frame as its larger-displacement sibling. There is one main difference: A standard rear swingarm replaces the single-sided unit of the Monster 1200. Apart from that, all the main styling characteristics remain, which means the Monster 821 is a muscular, tough-looking mount, particularly the Dark model. What’s more, Ducati says the new Monster 821 has a dry weight of only 396 pounds, which suggests great agility and riding pleasure. Generous standard equipment includes an innovative height-adjusting system for the seat, plus a complete suite of safety-enhancing electronics. In addition to eight-level traction control, the Monster 821 has ABS and a ride-by-wire throttle, both with three modes selectable via Ducati’s user-friendly pushbuttons. Other details: Twin 320mm front brake rotors work with four-piston radial-mount calipers from Brembo, and the cast aluminum wheels are shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires, size 120/70-17 in front, 180/60-17 in back. As before, this newest Monster continues the model’s minimalist style and less-is-more philosophy, all packaged in a very Italian way.

This week, Pixar returns to the world of Monsters Inc. with Monsters University, and reveals what Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan were like as college freshmen. We spoke with several members of the MU team and learned secrets about the film. Here are 14 things you probably didn't know about Monsters University. The story team thought about focusing the movie on Sulley. Director Dan Scanlon, producer Kori Rae, and the rest of the Monsters University team were excited to return to the world of Monsters Inc., in part because we would get to learn more about Mike and Sulley than we did in the first film. At first they had hoped to center the film equally on both characters, but as they played with various story ideas, Scanlon says, "We eventually realized that if we make it both of their stories, it's nobody's story." So they decided to put the spotlight on one half of the scaring team. They tossed around a few possible plot lines for a Sulley-driven film. "You know him a little bit more, " Rae explains. "You know how his life ends up: he's this incredibly famous scarer." Maybe Sulley started out on a different career path and discovered scaring along the way. Maybe he enrolled in the School of Scaring, but wasn't any good at it. "But every time we did that, " Scanlon says, "Mike's story rose to the top. It was always the more interesting story." "There was more to discover, " Rae adds. "When we were trying to think about 'Okay, what would be the craziest thing? If we're trying to make this not predictable, what was Mike? Who did he want to be?' That would be a scarer. And if you look at the second movie, you know that didn't happen." Mike's story, they felt, had a stronger emotional component, and was more substantial.

If you hadn’t already heard, we made quite the discovery this week, when we spotted something similar to the Loch Ness Monster in one of our time-lapse sequences up in Lake Windermere. If you’re familiar with Autographer, you’ll know that we love to travel and explore, all the while capturing as many places as possible. Lake Windermere had been on our to-do list for months – and we thought we’d head up there this week to capture the last slice of summer, and see if we could get some beautiful shots of the seasons changing around us. It’s always an easy process when we set up shots like this, because the camera battery lasts 12 hours – we simply have to set it up on the tripod and leave it in place to automatically photograph the world around it. Talk about the best job ever, hey? We then disappeared to a local cafe and enjoyed a nice lunch and cup of tea, knowing the camera was busy snapping away and doing all the hard work for us! It wasn’t until after we’d discovered what looks like the mysterious creature in the shots, that we wished we’d stuck around! This is how the cameras looked on the banks of Lake Windermere… When our photographer uploaded the images onto her phone after the time-lapse had finished shooting, she thought it might have been a black swan or perhaps a goose as it’s so hard to tell on those small screens! However when she uploaded it to her computer and went to email them over to the London office later that day, she noticed that there was something much bigger, and much more exciting! We can confirm (in case you were wondering) that no editing has been done to the Loch Ness image, and no photoshop has been used. The image you’ve seen, is exactly the one that came off the camera! Of course, we have to admit, we were all very excited by the find! We spent hours googling the possibilities of what it could be and if there had been any other sightings of such things in Lake Windermere in the past. Or maybe, that it was in fact Nessie, and she’d gone in search of new digs!

Universal Orlando Resort is introducing a brand-new version of the popular, live Beetlejuice stage show featuring the classic Universal Monsters and “the ghost with the most” – Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJUICE. The new show, Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Mash-Up, is now open at Universal Studios Florida. Guests of all ages will be invited to the party of the year at Frankenstein’s castle, where they’ll dance along to remastered classic rock hits performed by their favorite monsters. The high-energy show will feature an all-new storyline, rock-n’-roll music mash-ups, set enhancements, pyrotechnics and two new monsters – best friends Phantasia, a music-loving master of the turntables and relative of the Phantom of the Opera, and Cleo, an urban chic descendant of The Mummy.

They just look a little different in the light of day. “HIC SUNT DRACONES.” This phrase translates from the Latin as “here are dragons.” It is etched on the eastern coast of Asia on one of the oldest terrestrial globe maps, the Lenox Globe, dating to 1510. Though the phrase itself is found on only one other historical artifact, a 1504 globe crafted on an ostrich egg, the depiction of monsters and mythological beasts are common on early maps. They crop up most commonly in the unexplored reaches of the oceans, warning would-be explorers of the perils of these unknown territories. One of the most famous of these maps is Olaus Magnus’, drawn in 1527-39. A detailed map of Scandinavia-one of the oldest ever created-it depicts the Norwegian Sea as so teaming with monsters that it would seem impossible to escape these waters uneaten. Magnus (1490-1557) was the Catholic archbishop of Sweden and a prominent historian. His travels brought him farther north than any of his contemporary European intellectuals, lending a great deal of perceived credibility to his accounts and publications. In 1555, Magnus published (“A Description of the Northern Peoples”), which not only related the history, customs, and beliefs of the Scandinavian people, but also reprinted and described the creatures found on Carta Marina. His standing and reputation secured the widespread acceptance of his stories. Olaus’ descriptions and drawings were copied repeatedly, with little to no modification, for centuries by such historical titans as Conrad Gessner (whose, replete with Magnus’ drawings, is the first modern zoological work attempting to describe all known animals), Edward Topsell, Ulisse Aldrovandi, and John Jonstonus. Such repurposing ensured that these creatures were ingrained in the public mind as truth. And over the centuries, many new monsters were added to the mix as well. Creating Myth from Reality Where did the accounts of monsters come from in the first place? Were they simply fairytales invented to scare curious minds and small children? Henry Lee, who wrote extensively on sea creatures and monsters, emphasized that many classical monsters are not simply pure myth. In his publication (1883), he wrote, “…the descriptions by ancient writers of so-called ‘fabulous creatures’ are rather distorted portraits than invented falsehoods, and there is hardly any of the monsters of old which has not its prototype in Nature at the present day.” How did these “distorted portraits” come about? By the 1500s, extensive oceanic exploration was still limited, and the fauna that called these places home remained virtually unknown. Publications by Magnus and those who copied him represented some of the first attempts to systematically aggregate and describe these animals. More often than not, their information came not from first-hand observations, but from sailors’ accounts of mysterious encounters while at sea. Less often, the decomposing remains of a washed-up carcass also fueled confidence in the existence of these terrible beasts. Sailors, or those unlucky beachgoers who had the misfortune to stumble upon a rotting basking shark, had no experience with such creatures. So, they explained them with what they did have experience with – myths and legends. If they enlivened their accounts with some embellishments, that simply made for a better story. And so, an oarfish became a 200 foot long sea serpent. A giant squid became a blood-thirsty kraken. A manatee became a mermaid. Olaus and others like him gobbled up the stories and published them alongside authentic species. The more the stories were circulated and published, the more likely people were to mistake what they did see for a monster. And the cycle continued. The atmosphere of the day also fed people’s willingness to believe such tales. The 1500s were rampant with superstition. The Scientific Revolution would not start to make headway until later in the seventeenth century. There was no division between magic and reality – the two simply coincided. Thus, there was no reason that mythical beasts could not be real. And even when scientists began to embrace the scientific method, they still struggled to reconcile previous beliefs in the supernatural with science. It would take hundreds of years of dedicated scientific study and exploration to overturn classical and common opinion. In the case of some creatures (i.e. sea serpents), sightings and questions of authenticity still remain. Are Monsters Real? So what’s the moral of the story? The animals that inspired such hair-raising tales as the sea serpent, leviathans, and hydra, and authenticated stories of mermaids and the kraken, are real. They just received some creative embellishments (and sometimes blatant artistic fraudulence) along the way. And in a world just beginning to turn away from superstition, but still inclined to embrace elements of mysticism, it’s not surprising that the tales were accepted. Besides, who doesn’t love a good monster story?

Mon May 19 15:03:33 EDT 2014 Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla” (our review) did so well this weekend (almost $200 million worldwide) that by Sunday they had already announced a sequel was in the works. And of course, with a massive opening like that, it’s to be expected. The monster movie is a triumph, at the very least, for director Gareth Edwards. His directorial career started with “Monsters, " a super lo-fi, low-budget monster movie about an unlikely pair of strangers trying to travel from Central America to the United States, in a world (and particularly the border of Mexico), now infested with gigantic creatures, that resembles a police state. Having little to no budget, Edwards had to rely on characters, dynamics, chemistry and inventiveness: the filmmaker and former VFX helmer had to use his disadvantage—not really able to show his creatures—to his advantage. And cleverly he did, only showing the creatures in small bits, from the characters' POV and playing coy with the monster throughout until the very end (and even then you only got dark, rare glimpses of them). It totally worked, and if you’ve seen “Godzilla” and are reading this you’re hopefully thinking, “Damn, that’s exactly what he did for his new kaiju monster film, ” because he adopted the same methodology for “Godzilla.” And good on him for making such a successful leap from small indie to gigantic tentpole; this risk pays off in many respects. But “Monsters” was Edwards’ baby. He wrote it, directed it, acted as his own cinematographer and was the head production designer on it; this was his world and his vision. Consequently, “Godzilla” is much the same, it feels mostly like a unified vision and from a filmmaker who’s likely going to be ratified with a modern day auteur stamp any minute now if he hasn’t already. But where “Godzilla” drifts away heavily from the filmmaker is in the writing.

Capcom has released a number of new screenshots for Monster Hunter X, showing off a selection of monsters, as well as Palicoes. The monsters include Dinobaruto, which has a rather large tail and swings it around to deal high damage to any unsuspecting Hunters; Zinogre, an electricity type beast; Tigrex, a flying type that can move very quickly; and Rathalos, which seasoned Monster Hunters have come to know quite intimately. Take a look at all the new screenshots below. Click image to view in full screen Although it is built on the same engine as the last entry in the series, Monster Hunter X will feature new monsters, actions, and attacks. It will also give players several towns and locations to play in. Some will be brand new, while others will be from previous Monster Hunter games. Combined with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's Japanese counterpart, Monster Hunter 4G, sales of that game had already eclipsed 3 million units as of February. Monster Hunter X is set to launch winter 2015. Filed under:

Watch all the Monster High movies online straight from here! you can see the adventures of your favourite monsters free of charge and by only clicking on the links that we provide you with. Here, you will be able to watch all the Monster High movies that have been released yet with the best possible quality. Follow Frankie, Draculaura, Clawdeen, Cleo, Spectra, Lagoona and Ghoulia in their fantastic adventures where they will prove that they can do anything. Their adventures go from being the new girl at the school to finding the true meaning of Halloween, launching the best party ever, escaping from a mysterious island with a mythical beast, trying to make the vampires and werewolves become friends again, winning a roller skating competition, going to study fashion in Scaris and fighting an evil genius. But we do not want to give too much detail on what the different movies are about, so the best thing to do is go and watch them! We can promise you that you will love them and that they may make you feel a bit scared at some points. Now, go ahead and click on the movie that you want to watch and have a great time with your favourite characters of Monster High!

Containment Breach The Musical A summary of the Broadway hit. When we first discovered a way to pull webpages from alternate timelines, this was not what we expected to find. Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the Department of Multiverse Analysis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the stage musical. For the book series, see Containment Breach. For the film series, see Containment Breach (film series). For other uses, see Containment Breach (disambiguation). Containment Breach The Musical Broadway Playbill cover Music Sophia MacLeod Lyrics Carlisle Atticus Book Sal Linnen and Roger Mackenzie Basis 2007 novel by Kate McGears Productions 2009 Wyoming tryout 2009 Broadway 2011 US Tour 2012 West End 2014 UK Tour Containment Breach The Musical is a musical with music by Sophia Macleod, lyrics by Carlisle Atticus, and book by Sal Linnen and Roger Mackenzie. It is based on the best-selling 2007 novel Containment Breach, the first book in the SCP Foundation series by author Kate McGears. The musical debuted January 11, 2009, at the Oneiroi Theater in Wyoming and met with instant critical and commercial success. It premiered on Broadway at the The musical has since become a popular choice for productions by community theatres, school and university groups, summer camps and regional theatre companies.[2] Act 1 A married couple are aroused from their sleep by the sound of a crying baby. The wife tells her husband that it's his turn to check on the baby. As the husband opens the door to their bedroom, he turns around and exclaims with alarm that they do not have a child. The husband is pulled through the doorway by an off-stage assailant. The terrified wife calls the police, and the phone call is intercepted by the Foundation Surveillance Network ("Something is [REDACTED]ing My Husband!").

The green-eyed monster can lead even the most respected and beloved men to murder. In this lesson, we will take a look at the meaning and origin of the phrase, plus William Shakespeare's take on the perils of the green-eyed monster. Meaning Jealousy can lead even the nicest people to do awful things. That's why it's often referred to as the green-eyed monster. Because it's so universal in human nature, jealousy is a common theme in storytelling. It's one of the rawest human emotions, and if left unchecked, it will most likely result in devastating consequences. Jealousy is typically used to reflect a person's feelings towards another person. This is opposed to the similar but slightly different word envy, which usually results when a person becomes resentful of what another has or has accomplished. So if you're in a relationship and your girlfriend is talking with her ex-boyfriend again, you may become jealous. But if you've been working at a company for ten years and someone who just started six months ago gets promoted over you, you would be envious of them. The Power of the Idiom Let's break down the phrase: 'green-eyed monster' is considered an idiom. An idiom is a figurative expression that adds a little spice to our everyday language. Sure, we could say that someone is 'really jealous.' But think about the image that is conjured up in your mind when you think of the phrase 'green-eyed monster.' Perhaps we see a large, scary beast with huge claws ten times our size and two deadly green eyes that stare right through you. Origin It is said that the phrase originated from the idea that when a person was sick, their skin turned a yellow or a green color. In addition, unripe fruit (which will make you sick when you eat it) is also the color green. No one knows for sure who first came up with the term 'green-eyed monster' or when it was first used. However, William Shakespeare is often credited with being the first author to use the phrase in his written work. William Shakespeare often wrote about jealousy The Merchant of Venice The first time Shakespeare uses a derivative of the term 'green-eyed monster' is in his play The Merchant of Venice (1596). Note that here he uses 'green-eyed jealously' instead. He's not quite turned jealousy into a beast just yet. Portia: How all the other passions fleet to air, As doubtful thoughts, and rash-embraced despair, And shuddering fear, and green-eyed jealousy! O love, Be moderate; allay thy ecstasy, In measure rein thy joy; scant this excess. I feel too much thy blessing: make it less, For fear I surfeit. The actual play The Merchant of Venice is a comedy about bitterness, love, money, arranged marriage, friendship and shady dealings with a moneylender. The quote from Portia above is more about being overcome with love than it is about jealousy. Its personification of jealousy seems to be just a way to describe the characteristics involved with being in love. Othello Othello (1603) is Shakespeare's play that is most associated with the hazards of jealousy. The tragedy is about a black Venetian general named Othello. Othello promotes a young, intelligent officer named Cassio to be lieutenant over a man named Iago. The promotion makes Iago incredibly envious of young Cassio, and he vows revenge by destroying Othello and blaming Cassio. Unlock Content Over 10, 000 lessons in all major subjects Get FREE access for 5 days, just create an account. Start a FREE trial