Robots Attack 103

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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe, Caleb, & Jason) discuss: Recycling circuit boards with hot water, learning English with old people, and buying the Apollo 15 joystick. Plus, Joe doesn’t like (old)James Bond and new Star Wars cast info gets them excited!

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Show Notes for 05/8/2014

# New Releases

In Theaters:

1. Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return

Dorothy’s only just returned home from her first incredible journey to Oz, but she’s already being called back for another adventure! After waking to post-tornado Kansas, Dorothy (Lea Michele) and Toto are whisked to Oz on a magical rainbow mover sent by their old friends the Scarecrow (Dan Aykroyd), the Lion (Jim Belushi) and the Tin Man (Kelsey Grammer).
2. Mom’s Night Out
All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation—a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong?

3.Neighbors

A young couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

Video Games:

1. Bound By Flame (PS3/4, 360, PC)

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords and their Dead-Army. In this RPG where all your choices lead to consequences, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting the demonic influence that wants to claim your humanity.

2. Titan Attacks (PC, PS3/4, Vita)

As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld…

3. Peggle 2 (360/X1)

Peggle 2 injects players into the peg-popping vista of the original while delivering an array of new features and functionality.

4. Nutjitsu (PC, X1)

Become the squirrel. The kitsune have taken the sacred relics of your clan. Vengeance will be yours! Sneak through beautifully hand-painted levels as you retrieve the stolen artifacts from the villainous samurai. Steal back precious acorns as you dodge an ever-increasing number of vigilant foxes. Snatch victory with your tiny paw!

Music:

No new music talk this week.

DVD/Blu-Ray:

* Veronica Mars – Blu/DVD – It’s been awhile since Veronica has taken a case, but her high school reunion has brought her back to town, and back to solving crime.
* The Art of the Steal – Blu/DVD – Crunch Calhoun daredevil and recovering art thief, gets pulled into one more heist. But this success will strain the bonds of family as Crunch’s brother sets up another plan that could put them all at risk.
* Burn – DVD – This documentary follows the crew of Engine Co. 50, the point firehouse for the east side of Detroit. In light of the instability of Detroit’s economy and the dangers they face every day, these brave souls execute their work with passion and faith in their city, because they believe that they *can* make a difference.
* Harvey – Blu/DVD – One of the best performances by James Stewart, he plays Elwood P. Dowd, a happy go lucky fella who truly sees the good in people. Oh and his best friend is a six foot tall talking rabbit, ya know, the usual stuff. A film about the seeing the extraordinary in the every day, and also about believing in things you can’t always see.
* Rear Window – Blu/DVD – Yes … a bit of a James Stewart kick today. One of the finest films ever made, this mystery takes place in a single location the apartment of an injured photographer. Although he may be laid up, he’s far from bored as he gets an unusual perspective on the lives of his neighbors. But things get really interesting when he believes that one of them has been murdered!
* Still Mine – Blu/DVD – A man is trying to build a dream home for his ailing wife, in the later years of their lives. While he’s no slouch when it comes to making things, he’s also not up to code either. Thus sparks a drawn out battle against the local government and a man who just wants to give his wife a pleasant place to enjoy her final days. Based on a true story.

Comics:

### DC:

* Batwing #31 – The Uprising is becoming a major problem and it’s up to Batwing to put a stop to it. Will Batwing fly or fall?

### Marvel:

* She-Hulk #4 – Her newest client has been kidnapped. Stolen away by none other than Doctor Doom! And what does Matt Murdock know about all this?

### ONI:

* The Sixth Gun #40 – While it may be time for Becky, Drake, and friends to high tail it out of Brimstone; the way out is blocked by Jesup and he’s all hopped up on magic and fueled by anger. Times are about to change for the Six.

### IDW:

* Jinnrise #10 – In the face of the on coming alien invasion will the army of Jinn be enough? And why is a young farm boy so important?

### Image:

* Cyber Force #9 – Ripclaw was quite satisfied with the state of his life, his family and the fact that none knew him as Ripclaw. This all came crashing down as a crew of S.H.O.C. troopers tear it all apart looking for his former team mate Velocity.

News:

1. Power Rangers returning in Movie form!http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/07/new-power-rangers-movie-announced

2. Connected to the past! Find where your ancestors lived from your DNA. –http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/05/dna-gps-locate-ancestors-1000-years-ago/

3. You Can Recycle These New Circuit Boards by Dunking Them in Hot Water http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/znOSushc9cE/you-can-recycle-these-new-circuit-boards-by-dunking-the-1572907044

4. Capture Full 3D Models In Seconds With Just Your Phone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/4vJjbtqESm0/capture-full-3d-models-in-seconds-with-just-your-phone-1573489825

5. Tech bringing people together! To learn and speak. –http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/perfect-match-brazilian-kids-learn-english-video-chatting-lonely-elderly-americans-157523

6. Buy the Apollo 15 controller! http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/5/5685304/joystick-used-to-land-apollo-15-on-moon-for-sale

7. Sony’s new 185 TB Magnetic tape. Now that would make one hell of a mix-tape! http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/5/5684126/sony-magnetic-tape-185-tb-storage-record

Robot Story:

No Robot Story this week.

Geek Talk:

Joe watched old James Bond movies for the first time, and wasn’t really into them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Russia_with_Love_(film)