Redefining stop motion, this high-speed assembly of 3,038 photos, taken over the course of three days, creates a fascinating portrait of creator Robbie’s life in Boston, perfectly scored to Lightspeed Champion’s Dry Lips:

3 Days - 3,038 Photos from Robbie on Vimeo.

And Jill Weinberger travels to a strange land — World of Warcraft — to break down the genius behind the Mana Potions advertising campaign, which brings a how-to sensibility to gamer culture. What do flaming bowling balls and Martha Stewart have in common? Find out at NewTeeVee Station!

Sometimes I have a hard time trusting videos that claim police brutality, but this piece, produced by the Rocky Mountain News, is undeniable evidence that some of the Denver police corralling protesters at the Democratic National Convention are going too far.

And Steve Bryant reviews one of the Internet’s most valuable resources — the Plain English series, which uses paper cutouts and simple stop motion to explain extremely complicated subjects (and zombies). Check it out at NewTeeVee Station!

You know what’s not a bad idea? Targeting an energy drink toward a subculture that demands sharp reflexes and staying up all night. You know what’s an even better idea? Making a viral ad set partially in World of Warcraft to promote it. Here, to celebrate Mana Potions, two gamers hook up their treadmills to the MMORPG, engaging in a race across Azeroth — not exactly for their lives…

And from Doug Bresler of Doogtoons comes this retro-cool blast from the past: the unused theme song from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. What’s the story behind this “rediscovered” music video, and who is pop sensation L.B. Rayne, really? Find out at NewTeeVee Station!

Atheist/evolution expert Richard Dawkins is a controversial figure in Britain, and when confronted by his haterz, he shows the kind of grace and good humor that the typical YouTube vlogger would do well to imitate:

And for those who have been covering online video since the beginning, Drawn By Pain has stood out as an example of the kind of quality drama the medium is capable of — and nearly a year and a half after its debut, the series finally came to a close late last night with its 12th and final episode. Check out our review on NewTeeVee Station!

A mean rumor circulated last Friday that Dolly Parton had died at the age of 60. But don’t worry, kids, she’s OK! To prove how full of awesome the country star still is, here’s a low-quality video of her performing a month ago at the House of Blues.

And Karina Longworth shares her fascination with Merlin Bronques, whose fame-mongering photo blog chronicled the New York party scene Girls Gone Wild-style, and who has now transformed his style for… an energy drink commercial? Check out the ultra-hip viral ad with your own “fascinated ill will” at NewTeeVee Station!

Britney Spears is always an easy target for mockery, especially during slow news months. Which is probably why this clip of Britney’s undubbed vocals from her Vegas special started zooming around today (thanks, Chris):

Then again, Brit-Brit can’t be the only pop star to occasionally fake it. Isn’t that right, Enrique Inglesias? Read more of this story

Pac-Man: The Movie features some awkward performances and amateur production values, but the premise is so clever that I can’t resist featuring it. You’re used to seeing the Pac-Man story through the eyes of a hungry yellow disc — but what are those ghosts going through?

And as the election heat builds up, so does Barely Political’s coverage of the latest developments — and by expanding the brand beyond Obama Girl, the political satire site has finally found its funny. Read all about it — only at NewTeeVee Station!

It’s fun to see a company respond directly to a user’s complaint about a glitch in the system — but EA takes this guy’s bug report and says, no, wait, that’s actually supposed to happen.

And before this morning, I didn’t have a favorite Jonas Brother. But today’s investigation into their YouTube oeuvre has opened my eyes. Turns out that while the teen “pop-punk” rockers aren’t perhaps the most talented of performers, their sketches are actually pretty entertaining — and also fully committed to promoting their sponsors. Read more at NewTeeVee Station!

So I’m not an actor, but if I were one, watching this woman discuss the latest advances in image metrics technology would be more than a little terrifying.

And speaking of the unreal, Steve Bryant today reviews Model.Live, a Vogue.TV/Bebo collaboration that takes America’s Next Top Model one step further, showcasing the real careers of three young models. How close to reality is this reality series? Find out at NewTeeVee Station!