INFOGRAPHIC: The most stunning buildings found in James Bond films

Few franchises have influenced American culture like “James Bond” has—and that includes architecture. Manicured estates, Prairie-style house plans and well-furnished lodges provide more than incredible film sets and backdrops for the movies. They have inspired millions of fans over the years and have served as travel inspiration for every corner of the world. To pay tribute to these structures, HomeAdvisor compiled a comprehensive list of beautiful architecture from every Bond film to create a series of posters – immortalized by artist Leonie Wharton. These minimalist posters explore Bond’s architectural history and remind viewers of key scenes ahead of the release of No Time to Die later in 2021.

2021, Infographic, Home Media, Column, Editorial, SPECIALDon ShanahanApril 16, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Most Nominated Films of All Time

The Oscars are fast approaching on April 25th. Once a film is nominated, it goes down in history. And if it wins? That’s a stamp of approval that increases viewership even more. In fact, a survey we conducted found that 46% of people are more likely to watch a film if it has been nominated. The team at USDish wanted to find out which were the most nominated films of all time. We analyzed every movie that has been nominated by five prestigious awarding bodies.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, InfographicDon ShanahanApril 13, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: The Most-Filmed Movie Locations in Every Country

by Barbara Davidson

New study reveals the most popular filming locations in each country around the world You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie and you see old-what’s-his-name appear in a supporting role? Ever had that feeling about a movie location? You turn to your viewing buddy (or to Google) to ask “what have I seen that guy/building/monument in before?” Your buddy probably shrugs. Some locations, like some actors, are just there. Again and again. Doing their thing in every movie ever made, apparently. NetCredit has stepped in to help your inner movie-nerd. We’ve identified the “that guy” locations of every country in the world: the landmarks and buildings that have the most movie credits on IMDb.

2021, Column, Editorial, Infographic, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Motor Movies and Their Real-World Motoring Offenses

Cinema is the perfect escape from reality. The appeal is obvious, especially right now – why wouldn’t you want to swap our overcast skies and countless hours indoors for exotic locales and ridiculously addictive action sequences? And yet, at the same time, we want to know exactly how these movies would work in the real world; could James Bond really get away with being undercover every time, despite looking exactly the same and doing it for the best part of a century? We can’t answer that one, but we can tell you just how impractical – and illegal – the most exciting motor-related movies and their car chases are. Roughly.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanFebruary 27, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: 8 Film Characters Who Can’t Afford Their Cars

We have all been there, we are watching that famous film and idealising over driving that plush car in it and soon had a reality check that its way over our budget. Well believe it or not but according to Moneyshake’s recent study, 8 famous film characters can’t actually afford their iconic motors. Their research reveals that this cost-savvy approach simply wouldn’t work in fiction. Explore our findings below to see the 8 motor movie stars who couldn’t afford their cars. We also spoke to expert Ron Hay, President & CEO of Mod Bargains to see how much their performance mods would cost.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, LIST, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanFebruary 27, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC QUIZ: Guess the film or TV show car in the classifieds

Some movies and series would be nothing without the cars – Doc Brown would’ve had some trouble getting back to the future without his DeLorean and David Hasselhoff couldn’t have done much crime fighting without K.I.T.T. Whilst some cars have been replicated for real life use (The Hoff’s own Knight Rider Pontiac is up for auction!) many only live on in our dreams. What if you could have all the bullet-proof, time-travelling, flying car tech in real life – how much would it cost to insure it? Admiral have analysed our fave pop culture cars and their owners to provide an insight into insurance considerations! These quotes were inspired by Admiral’s latest quiz – shop famous cars and homes in the Classifieds once you’ve done your research!

2021, Column, Editorial, Infographic, Social MediaDon ShanahanJanuary 29, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: The True Cost of Iconic Holiday Movie Moments

The creative folks at CreditRepair.com designed this visual on iconic holiday movie moments and what they'd cost in real life + financial lessons anyone can learn from! They analyzed scenes from classic holiday movies (think Home Alone, Elf, and The Grinch) and found out how much they'd cost if they actually took place! Aside from satisfying curiosity, they tied the results back to important financial lessons we can take from these lovable characters and serve as important reminders of what really matters during the holiday season.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Infographic, LIST, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanDecember 18, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 30 Raunchiest Mainstream Movies Revealed

Sex sells! In 2020 alone, searches for “sexy films” have increased by 52% worldwide, proving that even in troubled times, and with less films being made, there’s still an appetite for cheap thrills and torrid trysts. MattressNextDay examined 28,841 films from IMDb containing a range of sex related keywords to find out the top mainstream films containing the most sex related content, how much they’re raking in and how the sex is depicted. Our worldwide results show that sex is prolific and provocative across all genres, even horrors and comedies.

2020, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Infographic, LIST, Social MediaDon ShanahanDecember 11, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Guess the Numberplate Quiz

At Peter Vardy, they thought, as the coronavirus has somewhat clamped the handbrake on our year, it was about time that we all had a little bit of fun. That’s why today we bring you a quiz on Movie Number Plates. They’ve selected a series of number plates from the most famous cars in film and brought them together to see how many you can guess correctly. Some are easy but some are extremely tough. If you can correctly identify all of them, we’ll be very impressed! The plates range from films dating back to some of the all-time classics, to the car-focussed thrill rides on the big screen today. We’ve also thrown in a couple tailspins to keep you on your toes too. When you’re ready, give the quiz a go then make sure to send it to all your friends and family to see who's the biggest movie motor buff!

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanDecember 10, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Disney Originals vs. Live-Action Remakes

by Chantel Buchi

What’s the first Disney original and remake that comes to your mind? Would you agree the classic version is the best? No one can deny our love for the talking candlestick, portly Gus-Gus, and the Hundred Acre Wood. (If you can’t name the movies, are you even a Disney fan?) We have to say we love the animated, magical movies that take you to another world. The wonderful, nostalgic movies take us back to simpler times. One reason Disney keeps doing remakes? They make enough money to pay for a lot more than “The Bare Necessities.”

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, GUEST EDITORIAL, LIST, Social Media, SPECIAL, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Basement Management Tips to Take From Movies and TV Shows

If you’re looking for tips and tricks to make your basement a little more manageable, chances are you’re not going to think about movies and TV shows immediately. They’re not exactly known for their realism — that’s one of the reasons people love movies and TV shows so much. However, there are actually some interesting tips you can take from certain iconic moments in film. Here are some of the more interesting issues with famous basements.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social Media, SPECIAL, InfographicDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Alternative Pop Culture Car History

Unlike today’s productions with mammoth budgets and product placing, many movie cars of the past were chosen purely because that was all the movie producers could get their hands on at the time. There was often no particular car that was planned for the role. From Bristol Street Motors, scroll below to find out why some of your favorite cars from TV and film almost never made it onto the big screen.

2020, Column, Editorial, Infographic, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 4, 2020Comment