Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the off-beat, nerdy news for you in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this wondrous Wednesday?Game of Thronesgets its own version of the Risk board game,Iron Mangets an Honest Trailer and the emotions ofInside Outget mashed up with the mind-bendingInception. For those handy DIY types, we also show you how to build your ownTerminatorrobotic arm. And Adidas has finally revealed their line ofMarvel’s The Avengersbasketball sneakers. So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Iron ManHonest Trailer
AsMarvel Phase Twocomes to a close next week withAnt-Man,Screen Junkiesgoes back to where the MCU first started with an honest trailer for 2008’sIron Man. The three minute video skewersMarvel’s tried-and-true formula, poking fun at how similarRobert Downey Jr.is to his Tony Stark character, and how all of Tony’s weapons end up being used against him.
Avengers: Age of UltronAdidas
For those who want to carry their love ofAvengers: Age of Ultrononto the basketball court, Adidas has launched a new line of shoes, inspired by Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and Hulk. The shoes will cost $125 apiece, and you can buy the Thor shoes now at theAdidaswebsite, while the Iron Man and Hulk shoes are available for pre-order.
BatmanLoves Backhanding Criminals
Corridor Digitalhas put together a hilarious video that pokes fun atBatman’s tendencies to backhand criminals, in several different ways. It’s rather inventive and humorous, with the Dark Knight literally naming each backhand as he battles a slew of baddies.
Inside OutandInceptionMashup
Now that Pixar’sInside Outhas finally overtakenJurassic Worldat the box office, the time is right for a new mashup, withNelson Carvajaltaking the trailer for the animated hit and inserting the memorableInceptiontrailer music,Zack Hemsey’s “Mind Heist.” While the two drastically different movies don’t always match up, it’s largely effective and shows that practically any tone can be altered with the right music.
Game of ThronesGets an Official Risk Board Game
Do you need a way to pass the time on Sunday nights, now thatGame of Thronesis over? Then you’re in luck because soon you’ll be able to play aGame of Thronesversion of the hit board game Risk, which will surely provide for hours upon hours of entertainment. The game set includes 650 pieces, two custom game boards, seven sculpted armies, seven player boards and 28 character cards, along with three different ways to play, depending on how many players you have. The War of Five Kings game in Westeros for 3-5 players that features the Houses Martell, Stark, Baratheon, Lannister and Tyrell, while a 2-player game allows you to contest the rule of Ghiscari slavers in Essos, featuring Houses Targaryen and Ghiscari, and you can also combine the two maps of Westeros and Essos with seven players that allows one to combat all seven Houses. The game will be available in August, at a retail price of $74.95.
How To Build Your OwnTerminatorRobotic Arm On a Budget
WithTerminator Genisyscurrently playing in theaters,Awe Me’s Low Budget Prop Shop series shows you how to make your very own T-800 robot arm, on the cheap. Spending only $30, hostDustin McLeanbreaks down how to build a rather convincing T-800 replica arm, using wood, plastic and items you can find at any local hardware store, including some silver spray paint.
The Greatest Opening Shots in Film History
Casper ChristensenofFilmnørdens Hjørnehas put together a fascinating five-minute video comprised of his favorite opening shots of all time. The video includes classics likeTaxi Driver,Apocalypse NowandStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, along with modern films likeTron: Legacy,Casino RoyaleandThe Dark Knight. Regardless of the era, an epic opening shot sets the tone for a memorable cinematic experience.
8-Bit Cinema Tribute to James Horner
Last month, we reported the sad news that legendary composerJames Hornerpassed away at the age of 62.Cinefixused their popular 8-Bit Cinema series to pay tribute to the musical legend, recreating some of his classic themes fromGlory,Braveheart,TitanicandAn American Tail.
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