Trailer: Star Wars meets Marvel meets DC

This is awesome. It's as if someone were really trying to film Patton Oswalt's beautiful vision. I almost agree with io9 (discussing a slightly different version): "once you see Superman flying alongside the Millennium Falcon you will want it to be real more than you've ever wanted anything."

How Hawkeye and Green Arrow might really work

Quivers: out. Goofy Danish archery-face: in. But, pretty damn impressive, especially the last stunt.

Skill vs. Luck?

538 has been running a series of articles on board games, and it's pretty interesting reading.

You can read about great games.

You can read about terrible games.

And, if you're looking for something to do with your kids, they've got an article about obscure games for kids.

Harmonica-playing Billy Joel = dying Anakin Skywalker

Andrew B's favorite film this year?

The Hobbit, recut