STEVE JOBS iPHONE CASE GETS THE HAN SOLO CARBONITE TREATMENT

Geek chic to the extreme. Everyone's favorite carbonite pose from Star Wars V—now starring Apple's fearless leader. Case created by Studio6 and is available for $35. Via TUAW

BANKSY TAKES THE RODNEY KING BEATING TO THE L.A. MOCA

March 3, 2011 marked the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles police beating of Rodney King. The brutality caught on tape by a civilian bystander still brings chills.

Banksy is sure to evoke another set of emotions as he brings his take on the matter straight to the heart of Los Angeles' modern art world. His work—along with others—is currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art as part of the 'Art in The Streets' exhibition opening today and running through August 18, 2011. Via Arrested Motion by way of Capturing Banksy

(above) Close up of Pinata oil detail. Photo from: itsfashen.net

                           (above) Side by side comparison of the original footage and painting.


Below: A few images from the MOCA Banksy exhibit going on now in LA. More at Arrested Motion

WAKA FLOCKA CAUSES NAPPING 2 YEAR OLD TO PARTY

This kid is having the best nap ever. And he knows it.  Via @Buzzfeed

D*FACE YOUR LICHTENSTEIN

Timeless pop artist Roy Lichtenstein gets remixed by street art wise guy D*Face in a morbid, yet captivating way. Located in Los Angeles in conjunction with his show, Going Nowhere Fast, which opened last week at the Corey Helford Gallery. Via Unurth

Located on Washington Blvd in Culver City, Los Angeles

BACON BAZOOKA (THIS IS NOT A DREAM)

Well, this guy has done it. He has achieved the American Dream; combining gluttony and firepower. Oh, and it shoots summer sausage. God bless your Monday survival. Via: tfir by way of buzzfeed

CELEBRITIES THROW DOWN THEIR BEST BEASTIE BOYS IMPRESSIONS

Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 is out on May 3. To help get the word out, the Beastie Boys enlisted every star imaginable to impersonate them in this spoof trailer "Fight For Your Right- Revisited."

Starring: Will Ferrell, Danny McBride (AKA Kenny Powers), Susan Sarandon, Ted Danson, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, John C. Reilly + more. Via: BoingBoing

COSBY WANTS DONALD TRUMP TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OR SHUT UP

This is what makes TV journalists so great; their lack of respect for their guests' personal opinion on a fluff piece such as The Donald's position on running for president.

Cosby gets some nice shots at Trump's lack of relevance in the 2012 presidential race. Bill has still got those comedic chops on point. It's also worth noting Trump was interviewed by his own station (Celebrity Apprentice airs on NBC). So you can sense the boundaries and affiliations the Today Show's host had to tip toe. Win for Dr Huxtable. Via: @buzzfeed

JARED LETO IS KURT COBAIN

I still can't believe it's been 17 years (and a couple days) since Kurt Cobain's death. Nirvana were at their peak in the public's eye; they definitely were my favorite at the time.

If anyone were to play the Nirvana legend in a movie, Jared Leto has made the perfect case with his doppelganger rendition of "Pennroyal Tea" in remembrance of the Nineties most iconic musician.  It doesn't hurt that Jared's also in a band (30 Seconds to Mars), giving him the perfect training to conquer a role as huge as Kurt. Consider this Jared's audition tape, if you will. Via @MaxWinkleman

LESSONS IN SIMPLICITY: PICTOGRAM MOVIE POSTERS

It's not just the execution, but the simplicity of the idea that creates the greatest impact. Swedish designer Victor Hertz's series of Pictogram movie posters proves that putting a new spin on something old can generate pretty fresh results. 

As Picasso said, "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing." Victor demonstrates that point quite well—and in what could very well end up being an endless amount of executions. Via Fubiz


The entire poster series (26 and counting) is available to view and purchase here