The Criterion Collection 50% Off Sale Godzilla, David Lynch, Guillermo del Toro, Kurosawa, and more See Blu-ray collectors don't need to wait for Prime Day 2025 to score great deals, as the annual Criterion Collection Summer Sale just kicked off. Hundreds of 4K Blu-rays, 1080p Blu-rays, and box sets are 50% off and Barnes & Noble through July 27. But while you technically have a whole month to shop the deals, many of the most popular Criterion releases tend to sell out long before the official end date during these half-off promotions--especially .Here are some of the movies that often disappear before the sale ends: Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Box Set, the superb 4K remaster of Pixar's Wall-E, The Princess Bride, Dazed and Confused, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Shape of Water, Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Yojimbo/Sanjuro, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Uncut Gems, and The Silence of the Lambs. Godzilla: The Showa-Era 15-Film Box SetSee We put together a giant alphabetized list of Criterion Collection movie deals that you can check out below. We also created sections for some of the notable franchises, directors, and actors featured in The Criterion Collection. So if you're looking for every 50% off deal related to Godzilla, Guillermo del Toro, David Lynch, Akira Kurosawa, the Coen brothers, Martin Scorsese, and Akira Kurosawa, we have breakdowns for all of them.Continue Reading at GameSpot #off #criterion #collection #amazon #walle

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On June 27, GameStop announced that its Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on all pre-owned video games is returning as a Pro Exclusive promotion. Although the returning GameStop offer is valid on pre-owned copies of games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario 3D All-Stars, access requires customers to upgrade their accounts to a Pro membership, currently priced at per year. #gamestop #buy #get #free #deal

Deux frères et une voiture à Madagascar L’école Piktura, qui enseigne notamment l’animation, poursuit la mise en ligne des films de sa promotion 2023. Voici Ny Fiaran’i Dada (La Voiture de Papa), réalisé par Jérémy Andriambolisoa, Cérine Raouraoua, William Ghyselen, Benjamin Germe.On y suit deux frères qui vont devoir réparer la voiture de leur père, avant que celui-ci ne réalise qu’un accident est […]

Mark Theriault founded the startup FITY envisioning a line of clever cooling products: cold drink holders that come with freezable pucks to keep beverages cold for longer without the mess of ice. The entrepreneur started with 3D prints of products in his basement, building one unit at a time, before eventually scaling to mass production. Founding a consumer product company from scratch was a tall order for a single person. Going from preliminary sketches to production-ready designs was a major challenge. To bring his creative vision to life, Theriault relied on AI and his NVIDIA GeForce RTX-equipped system. For him, AI isn’t just a tool — it’s an entire pipeline to help him accomplish his goals. about his workflow below. Plus, GeForce RTX 5050 laptops start arriving today at retailers worldwide, from GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUs feature 2,560 NVIDIA Blackwell CUDA cores, fifth-generation AI Tensor Cores, fourth-generation RT Cores, a ninth-generation NVENC encoder and a sixth-generation NVDEC decoder. In addition, NVIDIA’s Plug and Play: Project G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon — running virtually through Wednesday, July 16 — invites developers to explore AI and build custom G-Assist plug-ins for a chance to win prizes. the date for the G-Assist Plug-In webinar on Wednesday, July 9, from 10-11 a.m. PT, to learn more about Project G-Assist capabilities and fundamentals, and to participate in a live Q&A session. From Concept to Completion To create his standout products, Theriault tinkers with potential FITY Flex cooler designs with traditional methods, from sketch to computer-aided design to rapid prototyping, until he finds the right vision. A unique aspect of the FITY Flex design is that it can be customized with fun, popular shoe charms. For packaging design inspiration, Theriault uses his preferred text-to-image generative AI model for prototyping, Stable Diffusion XL — which runs 60% faster with the NVIDIA TensorRT software development kit — using the modular, node-based interface ComfyUI. ComfyUI gives users granular control over every step of the generation process — prompting, sampling, model loading, image conditioning and post-processing. It’s ideal for advanced users like Theriault who want to customize how images are generated. Theriault’s uses of AI result in a complete computer graphics-based ad campaign. Image courtesy of FITY. NVIDIA and GeForce RTX GPUs based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture include fifth-generation Tensor Cores designed to accelerate AI and deep learning workloads. These GPUs work with CUDA optimizations in PyTorch to seamlessly accelerate ComfyUI, reducing generation time on FLUX.1-dev, an image generation model from Black Forest Labs, from two minutes per image on the Mac M3 Ultra to about four seconds on the GeForce RTX 5090 desktop GPU. ComfyUI can also add ControlNets — AI models that help control image generation — that Theriault uses for tasks like guiding human poses, setting compositions via depth mapping and converting scribbles to images. Theriault even creates his own fine-tuned models to keep his style consistent. He used low-rank adaptationmodels — small, efficient adapters into specific layers of the network — enabling hyper-customized generation with minimal compute cost. LoRA models allow Theriault to ideate on visuals quickly. Image courtesy of FITY. “Over the last few months, I’ve been shifting from AI-assisted computer graphics renders to fully AI-generated product imagery using a custom Flux LoRA I trained in house. My RTX 4080 SUPER GPU has been essential for getting the performance I need to train and iterate quickly.” – Mark Theriault, founder of FITY  Theriault also taps into generative AI to create marketing assets like FITY Flex product packaging. He uses FLUX.1, which excels at generating legible text within images, addressing a common challenge in text-to-image models. Though FLUX.1 models can typically consume over 23GB of VRAM, NVIDIA has collaborated with Black Forest Labs to help reduce the size of these models using quantization — a technique that reduces model size while maintaining quality. The models were then accelerated with TensorRT, which provides an up to 2x speedup over PyTorch. To simplify using these models in ComfyUI, NVIDIA created the FLUX.1 NIM microservice, a containerized version of FLUX.1 that can be loaded in ComfyUI and enables FP4 quantization and TensorRT support. Combined, the models come down to just over 11GB of VRAM, and performance improves by 2.5x. Theriault uses the Blender Cycles app to render out final files. For 3D workflows, NVIDIA offers the AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI to ease the positioning and composition of 3D images, so anyone interested in this method can quickly get started. Photorealistic renders. Image courtesy of FITY. Finally, Theriault uses large language models to generate marketing copy — tailored for search engine optimization, tone and storytelling — as well as to complete his patent and provisional applications, work that usually costs thousands of dollars in legal fees and considerable time. Generative AI helps Theriault create promotional materials like the above. Image courtesy of FITY. “As a one-man band with a ton of content to generate, having on-the-fly generation capabilities for my product designs really helps speed things up.” – Mark Theriault, founder of FITY Every texture, every word, every photo, every accessory was a micro-decision, Theriault said. AI helped him survive the “death by a thousand cuts” that can stall solo startup founders, he added. Each week, the RTX AI Garage blog series features community-driven AI innovations and content for those looking to learn more about NVIDIA NIM microservices and AI Blueprints, as well as building AI agents, creative workflows, digital humans, productivity apps and more on AI PCs and workstations.  Plug in to NVIDIA AI PC on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X — and stay informed by subscribing to the RTX AI PC newsletter. Follow NVIDIA Workstation on LinkedIn and X.  See notice regarding software product information. #startup #uses #nvidia #rtxpowered #generative

What on earth is going on with the VFX in Netflix's "The Snow Sister"? Seriously, it’s 2023, and we’re still being fed mediocre visual effects that are supposed to "wow" us but end up doing the exact opposite! The so-called "VFX breakdown" is nothing more than a slap in the face to anyone who actually appreciates the art of visual storytelling. Let’s get one thing straight: if the best VFX are indeed the ones you can’t spot, then how on earth did we end up with these glaringly obvious digital blunders? It’s like they threw a bunch of half-baked effects together and called it a day. Instead of stunning visuals that elevate the narrative, we get a distracting mess that pulls you right out of the experience. Who are they kidding? The creators of "The Snow Sister" clearly missed the memo that viewers today are not easily satisfied. We demand more than just passable effects; we want immersive worlds that captivate us. And yet, here we are, subjected to a barrage of poorly executed VFX that look like they belong in a low-budget production from the early 2000s. It’s frustrating to see Netflix, a platform that should be setting the gold standard in content creation, flounder so embarrassingly with something as fundamental as visual effects. What’s even more maddening is the disconnect between the promotional hype and the actual product. They tout the "creation" of these effects as if they’re groundbreaking, but in reality, they are a visual cacophony that leaves much to be desired. How can anyone take this seriously when the final product looks like it was hastily patched together? It’s not just a disservice to the viewers; it’s an insult to the talented artists who work tirelessly in the VFX industry. They deserve better than to have their hard work represented by subpar results that manage to undermine the entire project. Netflix needs to wake up and understand that audiences are becoming increasingly discerning. We’re not just mindless consumers; we have eyes, and we can see when something is off. The VFX in "The Snow Sister" is a glaring example of what happens when corners are cut and quality is sacrificed for the sake of quantity. We expect innovation, creativity, and, above all, professionalism. Instead, we are fed a half-hearted effort that leaves us shaking our heads in disbelief. In conclusion, if Netflix wants to maintain its position as a leader in the entertainment industry, it’s time to step up its game and give us the high-quality VFX that we deserve. No more excuses, no more mediocre breakdowns—just real artistry that enhances our viewing experience. Let’s hold them accountable and demand better! #VFX #Netflix #TheSnowSister #VisualEffects #EntertainmentIndustry

Pragmata, Crimson Desert, Xbox Handheld, Switch 2, Promotional Popcorn, Gaming Opinions, Kotaku, Game Reviews, Gaming News, Gaming Humor ## Introduction: Opinions Are Like Kotaku Ah, the gaming world, where opinions fly faster than a poorly coded game glitch! This week, we took a plunge into the chaotic pool of Kotaku’s opinions, a place where love and disdain coexist like old friends at a dive bar. Just like that saying goes, “Opinions are like Kotaku; they’re a bunch of assholes!”—or somethi...

Patch Notes #8 : Tim Sweeney se met à parler d'IA, Nintendo laisse les journalistes en plan, et Epic tease The Witcher 4. La Switch 2 est enfin arrivée (à condition d'avoir réussi à précommander), mais bon, il y a plein d'autres nouvelles à digérer cette semaine. Franchement, c'est pas que je sois vraiment excité par tout ça. Tim Sweeney qui commence à faire la promotion de l'IA, c'est un peu comme un vieux disque rayé. On entend toujours les mêmes choses, et ça commence à devenir lassant. Qui a vraiment besoin d'une autre promesse de révolution numérique ? Les discours sur l'IA s'empilent, mais au fond, ça reste des mots vides. D'un autre côté, Nintendo, cette fois encore, a laissé les journalistes dans l'incertitude. On peut toujours compter sur eux pour créer un peu de mystère autour de leurs annonces. Mais est-ce que ça nous intéresse vraiment ? C'est un peu fatiguant de devoir attendre des nouvelles qui ne viennent jamais. On dirait que l'enthousiasme s'épuise. Et puis, Epic qui tease The Witcher 4... encore un autre teasing. On sait tous comment ça se termine. Des promesses, des trailers, et puis... rien de concret pendant des années. C'est toujours la même histoire. À ce stade, je ne suis même plus sûr de vouloir voir ce que ça pourrait donner. Bien sûr, la Switch 2 est là, mais est-ce que ça change vraiment la donne ? Peut-être qu'il y a des gens qui sont contents, mais pour moi, c'est juste un autre gadget sur le marché. Je ne sens pas cette excitation ambiante. Peut-être que je suis juste un peu fatigué de tout ça, ou peut-être que je suis juste trop occupé à regarder les nouvelles se succéder sans vraiment m'y intéresser. Au final, cette semaine, c'est une autre série de nouvelles qui passent sans grand impact. On navigue à travers ces annonces, mais l'enthousiasme fait défaut. J'espère juste que la prochaine fois, il y aura quelque chose qui va vraiment me captiver, mais pour l'instant, c'est un peu ennuyeux. #PatchNotes #Nintendo #EpicGames #TheWitcher4 #IA

Créer des vidéos virales sur les réseaux sociaux, c'est un peu comme essayer de trouver une aiguille dans une meule de foin. On entend souvent parler de techniques et de stratégies, mais au final, qui a vraiment envie de se fatiguer pour ça ? D'abord, il faut parler du contenu. Les gens aiment les vidéos qui les divertissent, mais parfois, c'est juste trop d'effort de penser à quelque chose d'original. Pourquoi ne pas juste faire un montage basique avec quelques filtres flashy et espérer que ça fonctionne ? L'ennui fait partie du processus, je suppose. Ensuite, la longueur des vidéos. On dit qu'il faut les garder courtes, mais qui a vraiment le temps de mesurer chaque seconde ? Allez, une minute ou deux, qui s'en soucie ? Tout le monde défile de toute façon. Les hashtags, parlons-en. Les ajouter, c'est important, paraît-il. Mais est-ce que ça change vraiment quelque chose ? On peut juste balancer quelques mots-clés comme « viral », « tendance », et espérer le meilleur. Ça demande un minimum d'effort, après tout. Il y a aussi la musique. Certaines personnes passent des heures à choisir la bande-son parfaite. Mais, franchement, qui écoute vraiment les détails ? Mettre un morceau populaire, même si ça ne colle pas, c'est suffisant. Et puis, la créativité, qu'en est-il ? On nous dit d'être créatifs, mais la plupart du temps, on se retrouve à copier ce que d'autres ont fait. C'est tellement plus simple. Enfin, il y a la promotion. Partager sur plusieurs plateformes, encourager les gens à aimer et à commenter... C'est beaucoup de travail pour parfois très peu de résultats. Mais bon, qui sait ? Peut-être qu'un jour ça va marcher. Voilà, c'est l'histoire des vidéos virales. Un mélange de paresse, de banalité, et d'un soupçon d'espoir. Si ça fonctionne, tant mieux. Si non, eh bien, au moins, on a essayé. #vidéosvirales #réseauxsociaux #marketingdigital #créativité #ennui

What a disgrace! The recent announcement regarding the official art book of "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" is nothing short of an embarrassing cash grab by Sandfall Interactive and ActuGaming.net. Are we seriously expected to applaud this blatant attempt to milk fans dry? This is a classic example of the gaming industry prioritizing profit over quality and respect for its community. Let’s break it down. First off, the hype surrounding "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" is overshadowed by the fact that this art book seems to be marketed as some kind of sacred treasure. Seriously? It’s just an art book! The gaming community is smarter than this. It’s infuriating to see creators take advantage of our passion for their work, slapping a price tag on what should be a free expression of creativity. The audacity of Sandfall Interactive to push this as something essential for fans is beyond frustrating. Where is the integrity? Moreover, what about the accessibility? How many of us can afford to splurge on an art book while we’re already investing in games that often come riddled with bugs and technical issues? This trend of pre-ordering merchandise is absolutely maddening. It encourages a toxic culture of consumerism, where gamers are pressured to part with their hard-earned money for something that may not even meet expectations. Are we supposed to just accept this as the new normal? Absolutely not! And let’s talk about the content itself. The description hints at a “true masterpiece” but fails to deliver any tangible evidence of that claim. What are we getting? Concept art that’s likely to be recycled from promotional materials? How about some actual behind-the-scenes insight or a deeper dive into the creative process? Instead, we’re being fed a glorified collection of pretty pictures that don’t add any real value to the gaming experience. It’s infuriating to think about how the industry is willing to settle for mediocrity, all for the sake of profit. To top it all off, ActuGaming.net should be ashamed for promoting this sham without questioning the ethics behind it. Are they merely a mouthpiece for Sandfall Interactive, or do they care about the opinions of their readers? It’s hard to tell when they’re pushing content that feels disingenuous and exploitative. We need more critical voices in the gaming media, not just cheerleaders for corporate greed. In conclusion, it’s time for fans to stand up against these practices. Let’s not fall for the trap of pre-ordering and overhyped merchandise that serves only to pad the wallets of those at the top. Demand better from our creators and the media that covers them. We deserve respect, transparency, and quality over empty promises. #ClairObscur #GamingCommunity #ConsumerRights #ArtBook #GameIndustryCritique