GEORGE LUCAS RESTORES SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

George Lucas, Academy Award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter most famous for creating the Star Wars saga, has thrown his considerable weight behind restoring classics of the American cinema. Here, he transforms the delightful Gene Kelly musical, "Singin' in the Rain." Even though I still love the original, it's a treat seeing Kelly fending off attack. You have to see this hilarious parody.

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Artist's simulation of Phoenix Mars Lander

Mars Lander Beams Back Video

Life on Mars? Maybe. The Phoenix Mars Lander has beamed back video of the Red Planet that has never been seen before. The data collected could have a tremendous impact on planning for future missions, NASA scientists say. Scientists remain uncertain about whether the new video represents first contact with a new alien life form or just a guy in a cheap rubber suit.

Artist's simulation of first contact with alien life forms on Mars