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  • Marvel Announces Release Date For Ant-Man

    Edgar Wright’s Tale Will Follow Up The Avengers 2.

     

    Marvel Studios have officially announced that the feature film based on Ant-Man will be released in theaters on November 6, 2015 making it the first Marvel release after The Avengers 2.

    The adventures of scientist Hank Pym will be directed by Edgar Wright and no casting has been announced yet. There may be a good chance that the character will make an appearance in an Avengers sequel with the movie coming out just six months later.

    Edgar Wright has been attached to the project for some time and it looks like it will now become a reality. This isn’t Wright’s first foray into the world of comic movies having directed the amazing Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He is also know for his movies with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. The three are currently filming a new film titled The World’s End set for release next year.

    I don’t think that you will see Pym take his turn into domestic violence in his first movie if ever at all. He is famously know for beating his girlfriend The Wasp in comics so I don’t think the best way to convey to the world he deserves his own movie is to have him go Chris Brown in his movie. You gotta save something for Avengers 3

  • Worx WG787 Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Review

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    The best mower I’ve ever used

    After moving from an apartment into a house with a grassy yard, I headed up to Lowes for some lawn mower shopping with my son. We eventually chose the [amazon_link id=”B007AQZ9S0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Worx WG787 Cordless Electric Lawn Mower[/amazon_link] for three reasons:

    My favorite features:

    1. No gas.
    2. No cords.
    3. Quiet Mode.

    Other great features:

    • Cuts up to 15,000 square feet on a single charge
    • Up to 45 minutes of runtime
    • 3-in-1 cutting for mulching, bagging, or rear discharge; push-button starting
    • Adjustable mowing height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches; 17-inch cutting width
    • IntelliCut mowing technology adds torque when you’re cutting tough grass
    • Special mulching blade chops up clippings better than standard blades

    Over the past few months I’ve put these features to the test during the fast-growing sub-tropical Alabama summer.

    Smart Design

    The Worx 787 proves to be a lightweight, but durable, grass-eating beast that’s easy to maneuver. A hefty 12-volt rechargeable/removable battery makes up the bulk of the mower’s weight. Its lightness makes it feel deceptively delicate, but it’s actually pretty tough. I’ve banged it around the front and back yard in bumpy muddy weed-heavy terrain without any problems.

    The battery slides in and out of the mower body with ease. So easily in fact, if the mower tips over while in use the battery actually falls out, turning off the blade motor. At first I thought this was a flaw, but I realized it may be a safety feature since the blades are exposed if the mower is on its side. Even if it wasn’t an intentional decision by the industrial designers, I appreciate the feature while doing yard work with kids around.

    And of course, the battery-powered device is free from the hassle managing cords.

    I do wish the wheels were a bit larger, to help it cruise through deep overgrowth a bit better, but if you mow regularly, it’s not an issue.

    Politely powerful

    The Quiet Mode has a clever feature called Intellicut, which ramps up the power if you need it, but remains quieter than a hair dryer so you can mow at night without disturbing your neighbors. Not that you’d want to mow at night, but if you’re like me, you may want to get some yard work in while the kids are taking a nap.

    Treat yourself to the best cordless electric mower around… or the bigger one.

    Now that I’ve owned the Worx 787 for several months I have zero regret. Simple, clean, and surprisingly quiet, it dominates the lawn. [amazon_link id=”B007AQZ9S0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Buy it on amazon.com[/amazon_link]

    Or check it its big brother, the [amazon_link id=”B003BJE9WM” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]more powerful self-propelled model[/amazon_link].

    Anybody else have a favorite mower?

     

  • Behold! The Mighty Return Of The SNES Controller!

     

    Maybe it is just because I miss the days of 16-bit gaming so much but this controller really needs to be in my possession, even if it does have to come from Australia.

    This SNES-inspired Wii U Pro Controller will be on sale in the land down under on November 30th for around $50 U.S. dollars. I’m not sure what they use in Australia but I’ve seen Quigley Down Under about eleven times so I am assuming the exchange rate is like three Aboriginal clay pots per U.S. dollar.

     

     

  • Take It Home Tuesday. October 16, 2012.

    Merry Christmas From Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor.

    [amazon_link id=”B005LAIHWM” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Madagascar 3[/amazon_link]

    I have only watched the first one of this series and chuckled a few times but not enough to go back for seconds or now thirds. I’m pretty sure if you are a parent of a young child you will be getting this and will able to recite it after a week. I am sorry in advance.

    [amazon_link id=”B008NB0SBY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Santa Clause Trilogy[/amazon_link]

    Halloween is almost here which means Christmas is just around the corner which also means SAANTAAAA!! All three of Disney’s The Santa Clause movies come to Blu-Ray for the first time for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Well the first two at least.

    [amazon_link id=”B007L6VR6M” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Moonrise Kingdom[/amazon_link]

    To say Wes Anderson is a unique filmmaker is an understatement. Rushmore, The Life Aquatic and The Royal Tenenbaums are some of the quirkiest movies I have ever seen. I have not seen Moonrise Kingdom yet but one can only venture to guess that it is nowhere near normal. Plus, I blame Wes Anderson for not having Ghostbusters 3. When Bill Murray keeps getting constant work in Anderson’s movies he has not need for the paycheck to make GB3 happen.

    [amazon_link id=”B008RNYMH4″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]That’s My Boy[/amazon_link]

    It’s Adam Sandler ten years past funny and Andy Samberg not doing an SNL Digital Short with Justin Timberlake. Watch at your own risk.

    [amazon_link id=”B008VPF3LW” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Chernobyl Diaries[/amazon_link]

    Yet another found footage movie. This one follows a group of people as they investigate the remains of the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl and weird stuff begins to happen. Shaky camerawork and screaming follows.

    [amazon_link id=”B008B4MMSK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Alcatraz: The Complete Series[/amazon_link]

    I was about six episodes into this series last year when they announced its cancellation so I stopped watching so I would not become too attached to the story. I liked what was going on with disappearing inmates from the 60’s coming back to present day and wished it could have finished out what it had planned. You could do worse when it comes to TV.

    [amazon_link id=”B008XBCJ34″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Avatar: 3D Version[/amazon_link]

    Finally all the Avatar nuts can stop paying 300 bucks on Ebay for the few copies of Avatar in 3D floating out there. Yeah that’s been happening. Panasonic had a deal for the last few years that the only way you could receive the 3D version of the movie was to buy a 3D television and get the movie in the mail. Now it is being made to the public when no one really cares anymore.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • New Game Releases. October 16, 2012

    007 Is Back, Doom 3 Still Looks Great and Silent Hill Does Not.

    [amazon_link id=”B008E6ZXRM” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Doom 3: BFG Edition[/amazon_link] (360, PS3, PC) $39.99

    Id’s legendary shooter is back to take you to hell. Completely re-mastered in high def the BFG edition of Doom will come with the main campaign and The Resurrection of Evil add-on as well as seven new levels titled “The Lost Mission”. Fans will also get Doom 1 & 2 with full trophy and achievement support. If this is the company’s apology for Rage’s ending , then I accept.

    [amazon_link id=”B006476318″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Silent Hill: Book of Memories[/amazon_link] (PS Vita) $39.99

    The Vita’s first Silent Hill experience is a far cry away from the survival horror games of our nightmares. The game is shown from a top-down perspective like Diablo giving it a dungeon crawler feel even down to the new co-op gameplay. It may not be the Silent Hill we are used to but we Vita owners at least have a new game to play.

    [amazon_link id=”B007V9NHMQ” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]007 Legends[/amazon_link] (360, PS3) $59.99

    What better way to celebrate James Bond’s 50th anniversary than taking on five missions based on previous Bond films. Daniel Craig plays the role of 007 while going through levels based on Goldfinger, Moonraker, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, License to Kill and Die Another Day. A sixth mission will be available as free DLC based on the upcoming movie Skyfall and will be released after the movie comes out on November 9.

    [amazon_link id=”B002I0K3Z2″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dance Central 3[/amazon_link] (360) $49.99

    The “other” dance game releases this week. Harmonix keeps music games alive somehow with this Kinect only sequel. Flail like an idiot to the music of Cobra Starship, 50 Cent, New Kids on the Block and Lil Jon. Yeah.

     

    Next week is pretty slim pickings with Medal of Honor: Warfighter being the only major release. Just the calm before the storm.

    Happy gaming!!!

     

  • Xbox 360 and Wii Receive A Price Drop

    Microsoft And Nintendo Seem To Understand What Sony Doesn’t.

     

    If you have been waiting five or six years to jump into this current generation of consoles then today is your lucky day. Microsoft and Nintendo have announced that both of their home consoles will be getting a drop in price just in time for the holidays.

    The Wii will be priced at $129.99 and will come packed with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort while Microsoft has two different Xbox 360 bundles available for $249.99. The first will come with 4GB of memory, a Kinect sensor as well as Kinect Adventures and Kinect Disneyland. The second will come sporting a 250GB hard drive and two games, Forza Motorsports 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

    Nintendo dropping the Wii price comes as no surprise with the Wii U due here in just about a month. This will only help to strengthen Wii sales throughout the holiday.

    Sony just released their “super slim” redesigned Playstation 3 but actually raised the price of their bundles.

  • The Walking Dead Premieres Sunday. Here’s How To Be Prepared.

    Let’s All Get Ready For The Rise Of The Governor.

    The long wait is almost over. Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead will premiere Sunday night and we can not wait just like you. This season is actually the one that should really be special especially if you are caught up on the comics and know what is to come mainly because the show is beginning to steer farther away from the source material so there is a great feeling of “I think I know what’s coming, but do I really?”.

    To get ready for the big show we here at Nerd Rating want to give you a “Walking Dead Preparedness Kit”. Everything a fan will need to get caught up on Rick Grimes and his not so merry group of survivors.

    Viva Atlanta!!

    [amazon_link id=”B005CA4SQK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Season 1[/amazon_link] and [amazon_link id=”B005LAJ23A” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Season 2[/amazon_link] Blu-Ray

    A no brainer for the best place to start watching or relive your favorite moments from the first two seasons of the show. You may be hard pressed to finish them all by Sunday but we have faith in you!

    [amazon_link id=”1607060760″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Compendium One[/amazon_link] & [amazon_link id=”1607065967″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Two[/amazon_link]

    Over 2,100 pages of Robert Kirkman’s zombie epic spread across two massive paperback volumes. Compendium One collects issues 1-48 while Volume Two has issues 49-96 which will get you only about six issues behind the monthly comic.

    [amazon_link id=”B007WW434I” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Action Figures[/amazon_link]

    Play your own version of The Walking Dead with the official toy line by McFarlane Toys. There are two separate sets out there depending on which characters you love more, the comics or the television show. Series One of the comic figures includes Rick, Michonne and two variations of zombies, Series One of the show figures have Rick, Daryl and two zombies as well. Series Two of the show has just been announced and will have Shane (shown above), Rick, the zombie in the well and the screwdriver in the eye zombie from Season 2.

    Zombie Survival Kit

    What better way to get ready for the new season of The Walking Dead than actually getting ready for the coming zombie apocalypse! This handy drawstring bag gives you everything you would need for a good head start when everything goes to hell in a hand basket. I mean at first $80 may seem steep but can you really put a price on safety? And did I mention the awesome tomahawk that comes with it?!

    Funny The Walking Dead Shirts

    Yes, zombies have become a fad and you see a lot of people with The Walking Dead shirts and zombie shirts in general but let’s face it, it’s better than seeing all of those Team Edward and Team Jacob shirts. So let’s fight against that evil with an evil we can support and love and be proud of.

    Everyone enjoy the Season 3 premiere of The Walking Dead on Sunday night unless you have Dish Network.

    In that case I hope you have friends.

  • Injustice: Gods Among Us Reveals Green Arrow Video And Boxart

    Looks Like The Joker Is Taking Center Stage.

    The characters keep coming for next year’s DC-based fighting game with Green Arrow, The Joker and Green Lantern being added to the roster.

    Green Arrow was unveiled with a character video which shows off Oliver’s quips and some pretty awesome use of his arrows in combat while the boxart for the game is not that kind to the marksmen as you see Superman and Batman fighting while Green Arrow lies dead (or knocked out since there are no fatalities?) beside them. The cover also confirms the rumors that The Joker and Green Lantern will be up for the fight as well.

    Take a look at Green Arrow’s introduction below and some of the other character videos below. [amazon_link id=”B0088I7L76″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Injustice: Gods Among Us[/amazon_link] will be released April 2013.



    http://youtu.be/Fi5c3mKPBo8

  • He-Man: The Most Powerful Game In The Universe Coming To iOS

    Touch Teela All You Want To.

    Did you grow up watching He-Man as a child? Do you have an iPhone? Then get ready to be able to control the most powerful man in the universe in a side-scrolling beat em up coming soon on the Apple app store.

    Here is the trailer for the new game which shows all sorts of Eternia goodness including fighting as He-Man, Man-At-Arms and more as they fight the good fight against Skeletor, Hordak and all of their minions. The only gripe I have is that I want the voice to be Dolph Lundgren and every time you kill a boss he says, “Good journey”.

  • Gears Of War Movie Not Dead Yet

    Could We See Delta Squad On The Big Screen After All?

    You would think that bringing Gears of War to theaters would be a no brainer but the movie has been in house at New Line since 2007 and has not moved past the development phase. Things looked bright in 2010 when director Len Wiseman was brought on to direct a feature film version of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad’s fight against the Locust but again the movie was put aside for New Line to focus on production of The Hobbit (and who can really blame them for that since The Hobbit will be a cash printing machine).

    Now the folks over at Creative Artists Agency are shopping the property around to other studios in hope that fans can finally get a big screen version of the best-selling video game. With Gears of War: Judgement due out next March and the Gears trilogy grossing over 1 billion dollars they still see the potential for a movie but that has yet to help Halo get off the ground either.

    I would rather have no Gears movie at all than get a half-assed version just to take advantage of a property. Like with Halo there can be no “scaled down” budget for a movie this size especially if you are going to keep the look and feel of the movie true to the Gears universe.

    So let the speculation begin again!! Who would be the best choice to direct or star in a Gears of War movie? Let us know what you think.