Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the eccentric, nerdy news for you in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this terrific Thursday?Game of Thronesgets aSeinfeld-inspired laugh track, aStar WarsR2D2 mini-fridge debuts andJurassic Worldgets a homemade trailer. So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Game of Thrones Meets Seinfeld
Earlier this week, we showed you a hilarious mashup of Game of Thrones'“Hardhome"ending, set toMichael Jackson’s thriller, but today we have something even funnier.Ozzy Man Reviewshas taken scenes from last month’s"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"and incorporated a laugh track from Seinfeld, which just goes to show you how some clever editing and the right music can make anything funny, even a guy buried in sand getting a spear thrown through his head.
Everything Wrong WithThe Lost World: Jurassic Park
WithJurassic Worldhitting theaters next week,CinemaSinshas put together an extensive 17-minute video breaking down everything that was wrong with the firstJurassic Parksequel, 1997’sThe Lost World: Jurassic Park. There are 135 “cinema sins” that they break down for us in a comprehensive and quite hilarious fashion.
Jurassic WorldHomemade Fan Trailer
With just a few corny props and some ingenuity, the folks atCinefixhave made their own DIY version of theJurassic Worldtrailer. Naturally, there are no special effects, but it surprisingly captures the trailer quite well. If you have some of those old plastic dinosaur toys from the 80s still laying around, and a lot of cardboard, you’re able to make a trailer just like this too!
Star WarsR2D2 Mini-Fridge
For theStar Warsfan who needs an extra beer fridge, the Japanese company Haier Asia has you covered with their brand new R2D2 mini-fridge. This isn’t your ordinary fridge, though, since it is actually remote controlled, you can literally have R2 roll to you! The fridge will be available sometime in 2016, and there is no word on what it will cost yet. It does only hold 12 regular sized cans, but this is still awesome.
Black PantherInnovative Fan Artwork Sheds New Light on T’challa
During Marvel’s massive press event in October, the studio officially unveiledBlack Pantherfor the first time, bringingChadwick Bosemanonto the stage alongsideChris EvansandRobert Downey Jr., his co-stars inCaptain America: Civil War. For fans who don’t know too much about the T’challa character, artistDarian Robertscreated fake covers featuring T’challa on both Wired and Time magazine covers, along with a Forbes graph that shows his massive wealth far exceeds that of Tony Stark. The artist revealed he created these covers to help non-comic fans understand how T’challa surpasses Stark in, “technology, wealth, and leadership.” To learn more, check outDarian Roberts' interview with Polygon.
Superhero Fandom Broken Down By State
This entry comes from Nerd Alert readerMeg Piedmont, who reached out to me yesterday to share a project of hers, where her team atPicClickhave broken down Google search trends to determine which superheroes are the most popular in each state. For instance, based on the volume of Google searches, Texas boasts the most fans of Batman, Superman and Spider-Man, while Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man and The Avengers as a whole have the most fans in Utah. Thanks toMeg Piedmontfor sharing these fantastic charts!
Darth Vader With Child Anakin’s Voice
Youtube userm.deicketook it upon himself to insertJake Lloyd’s voice as young Anakin Skywalker fromStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menaceinto several iconic Darth Vader scenes from the originalStar Warstrilogy. It may beJake Lloyd’s greatest contribution to theStar Warsfranchise yet, even though he really had nothing to do with it.
Shia LaBeouf’s “Deleted"Marvel’s The AvengersCameo
Yesterday, we showed youJames Franco’s spoof of pony-tailedShia LaBeouf’s bizarre motivational speech video, but YouTube userRaydonixhas taken things to a new level, inserting the actor’s speech into a key moment duringMarvel’s The Avengers' Battle of New York scene. One can only wonder where this ridiculously intense speech will be cut into next…
The Big Bang TheoryGets SDCC 2015 Exclusives
Entertainment Earthis debuting a new action figure set featuring Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and comic book store owner Stuart (Kevin Sussman) from CBS’The Big Bang Theory. The set, which includes both action figures and a comic book store diorama, will be available at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2342) at San Diego Comic-Con next month for $24.99. Fans who won’t be in San Diego can still pre-order the set fromEntertainment Earth, which will ship next month.
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