With the Golden Globe nominations out of the way, Hollywood is near closing up shop for the holidays and making time for some last-minute gift shopping. Here at TheWrap, where we’re more about the giving than the receiving, we know many of you are still bewildered about what to get certain friends and family -- at least until the next-gen iPad arrives next March. Following, some Santa tips to put under the tree.
The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series
Forget Conan. The 17-disc boxed set of Garry Shandling’s fake talk show features 89 original episodes, a making-of documentary, interviews with the cast, deleted scenes, outtakes, a 60-page collector's book and much more. ($98.99 -- Amazon)
Forget Conan. The 17-disc boxed set of Garry Shandling’s fake talk show features 89 original episodes, a making-of documentary, interviews with the cast, deleted scenes, outtakes, a 60-page collector's book and much more. ($98.99 -- Amazon)
Black Diamond Jawbone Jambox
No wires. No eyesore. Just a ground-shaking speaker that can fit in your hand while streaming audio from bluetooth devices. (Got a first-gen iPod? No worries, you can use it wired, as well.) Easy. Light. A thing of beauty, and you will hear those Christmas Bells really ring! ($199.99 -- Jawbone Online Store)
No wires. No eyesore. Just a ground-shaking speaker that can fit in your hand while streaming audio from bluetooth devices. (Got a first-gen iPod? No worries, you can use it wired, as well.) Easy. Light. A thing of beauty, and you will hear those Christmas Bells really ring! ($199.99 -- Jawbone Online Store)
Canby Wooden Sunglasses
According to designers Shwood Eyewear, these specs are made of “sustainably-harvested wood, sourced from authorized and supervised plantations in different African countries.” (Angelina Jolie-friendly!) Here’s another thing – they are killer cool. ($95 – Shwood Eyewear’s Online store)
According to designers Shwood Eyewear, these specs are made of “sustainably-harvested wood, sourced from authorized and supervised plantations in different African countries.” (Angelina Jolie-friendly!) Here’s another thing – they are killer cool. ($95 – Shwood Eyewear’s Online store)
Paper Wonderland: 32 Terribly Cute Toys Ready to Cut, Fold & Build
Books ... or toys? With Michelle Romo's mischievously imaginative "Paper Wonderland," why make an unnecessary choice. The artist, who has worked with Disney and the Cartoon Network, among others, has created a kind of pop-up book where the pop-ups come out of the book entirely -- and that’s the best of both worlds. ($13.59 – Amazon)
Books ... or toys? With Michelle Romo's mischievously imaginative "Paper Wonderland," why make an unnecessary choice. The artist, who has worked with Disney and the Cartoon Network, among others, has created a kind of pop-up book where the pop-ups come out of the book entirely -- and that’s the best of both worlds. ($13.59 – Amazon)
Kaleidescape M500
Ready to embrace the future but still like holding on to yesterday? This sleek baby stores all your DVDs, Blu-rays and CDs on a home media server accessible from any room in the house. Options and choices, my friend. (Around $3500 -- Kaleidescape or authorized dealer)
Ready to embrace the future but still like holding on to yesterday? This sleek baby stores all your DVDs, Blu-rays and CDs on a home media server accessible from any room in the house. Options and choices, my friend. (Around $3500 -- Kaleidescape or authorized dealer)
Life: Keith Richards’ Memoir … The Audio Book Read by Johnny Depp & Joe Hurley
The Rolling Stones guitarist’s bestselling memoir takes on even more of a decadent, gypsy swirl when the man behind Capt. Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp and NYC-based, London-born singer Hurley trade Keef’s tales like the Stones do licks. The fact that the guitarist himself drops in throughout the 20 CDs of the unabridged version only adds to the party. ($25.19 - Barnes & Noble)
The Rolling Stones guitarist’s bestselling memoir takes on even more of a decadent, gypsy swirl when the man behind Capt. Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp and NYC-based, London-born singer Hurley trade Keef’s tales like the Stones do licks. The fact that the guitarist himself drops in throughout the 20 CDs of the unabridged version only adds to the party. ($25.19 - Barnes & Noble)
Multiple Outlet Man
Extension cords suck. They’re ugly, cumbersome and inevitably you use up all the plugs. With grounded sockets, power switch and a 28-inch cable, this cute little fella gives you all the plugs and power you need, especially for all that tech you’ll get over the holidays, with nary a blemish to your interior design – regardless of your style. ($24.98 -- Get Organized)
Extension cords suck. They’re ugly, cumbersome and inevitably you use up all the plugs. With grounded sockets, power switch and a 28-inch cable, this cute little fella gives you all the plugs and power you need, especially for all that tech you’ll get over the holidays, with nary a blemish to your interior design – regardless of your style. ($24.98 -- Get Organized)
Minimalist Stephen King Movie Posters
Embrace the terror and the beauty with posters for "The Shining," "The Shawshank Redemption," "Carrie" and more. Each print, designed by Nick Tassone, runs $30 plus shipping, but you can buy the complete 10-poster set for a discounted price of $245. The smaller size is nice if you have limited wall space. ($245 -- Rocketpark)
Embrace the terror and the beauty with posters for "The Shining," "The Shawshank Redemption," "Carrie" and more. Each print, designed by Nick Tassone, runs $30 plus shipping, but you can buy the complete 10-poster set for a discounted price of $245. The smaller size is nice if you have limited wall space. ($245 -- Rocketpark)
Polaroid PIC-300
Remember way back when people used to take pictures that printed out on the spot? Well, your Smartphone is fun but Polaroid is back making a camera that still does that -- and the pictures are of much higher quality now. ($89.99 -- Polaroid)
Remember way back when people used to take pictures that printed out on the spot? Well, your Smartphone is fun but Polaroid is back making a camera that still does that -- and the pictures are of much higher quality now. ($89.99 -- Polaroid)
Angry Bird Plush Toys
Download the addictive game from the Apple App Store, play the slingshoting game for hours. Need a way to include your kids or significant other? Get them the officially licensed plush -- remember to not bring up its resemblance to other family members – then play the game some more. Suddenly it’s New Year’s Eve. ($24.95 -- Amazon)
Download the addictive game from the Apple App Store, play the slingshoting game for hours. Need a way to include your kids or significant other? Get them the officially licensed plush -- remember to not bring up its resemblance to other family members – then play the game some more. Suddenly it’s New Year’s Eve. ($24.95 -- Amazon)
Forgot someone on your list? Need that one last special something? No worries, you’ll find exactly what you need – no need to say, “Thank You”
