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If the name Stieg Larsson isn’t familiar, the cover of his globally best-selling book may provide instant recognition, considering the novel is reaching Harry Potter-level ubiquity. The film adaptation follows suit, blowing box office records all over Europe for its roundly praised, faithful rendition of the story of two detectives (of sorts) who uncover family scandals in search of a woman who has been missing for 40 years. We sat down with director Niels Arden Oplev to chat about his version of the tale.
 
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Seth Green, the genius behind “Robot Chicken,” is all laced up and ready to go.Seth Green, the genius behind “Robot Chicken,” is all laced up and ready to go.
Photo: GETTY IMAGES
 

Ready to roll

Robot Chicken and friends are going skating

On thin ice

Don’t look for a “Robot Chicken” on ice tour. “Ice skating’s a whole different party,” says Green. “Ice is really hard, and those skates are sharp.”

 

 Admit it — once you get your hands on the new “Robot Chicken” DVD, all you need are some stale Fritos to call it a party. But the crew behind many a pure, random moment of Adult Swim joy are going all out for the “Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II” release with a free multi-city roller skating party.

“We’re trying to create an experience, a day that you won’t forget and we can share,” says party emcee Seth Green, who is alternately esoteric and giddy about it. “We’ve got Stormtroopers on skates!”

Plenty of Stormtroopers, actually, in addition to Slave Leias, Darth Vaders, special guests the Philly Roller Girls, the cast and crew — including Green and his “RC” co-creator/co-producer Matt Senreich — and the Gym Class Heroes, who will provide your couples’ skate music. The night is totally free, but if you buy the DVD, you’ll find a ticket for early admission.

As for Green, he’s been rocking a pair of custom quadskates (complete with rims). “It turns into a kid’s birthday party — everyone just lets loose and nobody thinks they’re too cool,” he says of the parties.

‘Robot Chicken’ on Wheels Tour
Thursday, 8 to 11 p.m.
Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive, Free
www.adultswim.com

 
 
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The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.
 
 
 
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