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There’s A LEGO And Super Mario Collaboration In The Works

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To celebrate Mar10 Day (an annual Mario celebration on March 10), LEGO and Nintendo have seemingly joined forces on a Mario figure of some sort.

Nintendo’s twitter posted the cryptic caption saying, “Something fun is being built!” LEGO has a similar mysterious post with only “It’s-a me, LEGO Mario!” a clip showing an LED-lit Mario figure standing on top of a Question Block, with a digital “?” roulette scrolling up on his chest.

The full unveil of what the two brands are cooking should happen later this month.

Heron Preston & Sami Miró For “Natural Disaster” Collab

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Heron Preston has teamed up with vintage clothing designer Sami Miró for a Spring/Summer 2020 collaborative collection called “Natural Disaster.” This collection focuses on sustainability and features denim pieces taken from the archive of Heron Preston. The duo recognizes the need to preserve Earth’s resources by raising awareness for more eco-conscious sourcing and reconstruction.

In this collection you will find bold designs like mesh bodysuits mixed with denim and black leather dresses with zip-ups on the front and side cut-outs. Miró’s influence is also a focus of the collection, showcasing the designers signature patchwork throughout the pieces.

Check out the “Natural Disaster” collection above. Buying options for the collection can be found on Heron Preston’s website, in-store locations and at select retailers when launched.

Coachella 2020 Postponed Due To Coronavirus

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With the recent cancellation of SXSW due to the Coronavirus, you had to have figured Coachella 2020 would be next right? From major sporting events to huge festivals either backing down or backing out, it seems like the Coronavirus’ momentum keeps getting stronger.

Credible insiders have confirmed that Coachella will be moving from its two weekends in April, and instead opting for dates in October. Due to fears over COVID-19, (Coronavirus) officials are hoping the six month delay will help with concerns as well as potential solutions to combat the virus. Per Yashar Ali of HuffPost/New York Magazine, the line up for the event will remain the same and is scheduled for the weekends of October 9 and 16.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Introduces A New Character

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The premier of John Krasinski‘s A Quiet Place Part II hits theaters this month and Paramount Pictures has given us a glimpse of a new character from the film named Emmett, played by Cillian Murphy.

Judging by the look of the character, you can tell Emmett has seen some things in his life. His survivor mentality and willingness to live in solitude has gotten him to where he is in the film. In the featurette, Emmett meets Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her newborn for the first time, but he refuses to help because more people equals more noise.

The beauty of Cillian’s character was that there’s so much loss in his life. He doesn’t feel the need to be a part of any community. He’s actually a representation of the rest of the world. There’s a darkness to him and there’s a fear level to him that makes him unpredictable.

John Krasinski on Cillian Murphy’s character

A Quiet Place Part II hits theaters on March 20.

New Trailer For Marvel Studios’ Black Widow

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Marvel Studios has just released the final trailer for their upcoming Black Widow film and it’s full of new action-packed footage. There’s also more info on Natasha Romanoff’s back story as well as her original family. We also get more Taskmaster action sequences including an aerial fight scene.

Check it out below. Marvel Studios’ Black Widow hits theaters on may 1, 2020.

NIGO x Virgil Abloh Unveil Louis Vuitton LV² Collaboration

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Named “LV²” by NIGO himself, this collection is a homage to the duality of the creative approach by the aforementioned and Virgil Abloh. As for NIGO, his influence and design schemes can be seen throughout the collection especially on the pants that capture every little detail, down to the vintage-style patchwork and stitching.

The LV² captures Louis Vuitton’s iconic leather pattern work from the traditional ‘LV’ monogram to the equally aesthetically pleasing signature Damier pattern. The two patterns can be seen merged together on a few garments as well as on a layered drip motif on the bags.

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In an interview with Vogue, Abloh had this to say:

I didn’t say it to be polarizing. … If you speak to anyone that’s been in streetwear for the last 15 years, it’s always had this sort of nine lives, dying and coming back, and dying and coming back. There’s so many first generation streetwear brands, stores, and retailers. The market wasn’t as vibrant as it is now, so they went out of business and people don’t remember those. … Partially what I meant [by] “it will die” is that new things like tailoring from guys like Nigo and me will be born from the regeneration of it.

Check out the collection below

8,500 Pairs For The Dior x Air Jordan 1 High?

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The chances of copping the Dior x Jordan 1 High sneaker are getting slimmer and slimmer it seems. According to a leak, the much anticipated collab of Dior and Nike’s Air Jordan 1 High silhouette will be subject to a lottery style system and also there will be just 8,500 pairs of the sneaker available. No word yet on the scarcity of the low version of the sneaker but it seems like expecting the same outcome is inevitable.

As far as the lottery system goes, according to Sneaker News, the lottery to purchase the High will run from March 23 to 24, with winners receiving an email on March 26. There will also be 9 locations with a staggered release worldwide showing where the lottery winners can can pick up their pairs.

An important note is that the lottery for the Low will be towards the end of May and beginning of June.

Check back for more info as the details arise.

LeBron James’ Thoughts On Coronavirus NBA Fan Ban

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With the Coronavirus running amuck, causing several events to cancel, it seems as though the NBA is contemplating being the next institution to close its doors to fans.

It is being reported that the National Basketball Association is considering looking to ban fans from attending live games due to growing Coronavirus concerns and it’s impact on social events.

Countries like Asia and Europe have already started prohibiting fans from attending live events and now the United States seems to be pressured into following suit with the most notable cancelation of SXSW. When asked what his opinion was regarding the possibility of playing without fans in attendance, LeBron James stated:

We play games without the fans? Nah, that’s impossible. I ain’t playing, if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd, that’s who I play for.

Ben Affleck Reveals Why He Left Batman Role

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In an interview with GQ, actor Ben Affleck revealed that the reason he left his role as Batman in the DCEU was due to his loss of passion for the character.

Affleck states that he didn’t realize how big the role was when he initially accepted it stating, “I don’t think I even realized how iconic the character was until I took the job and that was a big story.” The Town actor also says, “It happened at a time when the Internet was expanding into the movie business in a different kind of a way and the fan sites and the relationship with the fans and the studios and the comic book creators was changing and evolving.”

Continuing: “I had my fill of that. They said, ‘Would you want to direct and star in a solo Batman movie?’ I found that I had lost my enthusiasm or passion for it. This should really be made by somebody for whom it’s their wildest dream come true and, for me, it had become something different and it was clear to me that it was time to move on. But I do have some really fond memories, particularly of Batman v Superman, and how exciting that was. And how energizing it was and how much fun we had.”