Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this fantastic Friday?Key & Peelebreak down the development ofGremlins 2: The New Batch,Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Backtrailer is re-cut to resembleStar Wars: The Force Awakensand theDeadpooltrailer gets re-imagined withDonald Trump. Also,Straight Outta Comptongets mashed up with the musical stylings ofJustin Bieber. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Donald TrumpisDeadpool
As political minds ponder whether or notDonald Trumpcould actually land the Republican Presidential nomination,Cyborg Monkeyhas put together a hilarious video to get our minds off all the political madness, editing the Presidential candidate into the fantasticDeadpool trailer. We get brief snippets of footage fromDonald Trump’s speaking engagements along with a few sound bites, and even a horrid toupee slapped atopDeadpool’s head. Kudos,Cyborg Monkey.
The OriginalGremlins 2: The New BatchPitch
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Key & Peeleis currently in the midst of its fifth and final season, and this sketch is so brilliant it makes me even more sad this show is ending.Comedy Centralhas released this five-minute video where a “sequel doctor” named Star Magic Jackson Jr. (Jordan Peele) oversees a crazy brainstorming session that may help explain how crazy the movie became. Oh, how we will miss you,Key & Peele
Harry Potteris the Villain?
BloodBlitz Comedyhas put together an intriguing video that paintsHarry Potteras the villain, using footage of the beloved character’s less than flattering moments. While Harry certainly isn’t the villain in these stories, he does have plenty of menacing moments which make this video possible, and it certainly provides plenty of food for thought forHarry Potterfanatics.
Iconic Villains Make Fun of The Joker’s New Look
How It Should Have Endedhas put together a clever and hilarious animated video entitled Villain Pub, which is apparently a place where iconic movie villains can relax and have a few drinks. This video features Loki and Voldemort greeted by the new Joker, as seen in the upcomingSuicide Squad. Other villains stop by to chime in, including Khan, General Zod, The Emperor, Magneto and Bane in this video, that pokes fun at Hollywood’s reboot-happy nature andJared Leto’s stint on My So-Called Life.
The Empire Strikes Back Meets The Force Awakens
YoutuberDan Flesherhas put together a fascinating edit of theStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Backtrailer, using the same music and cues from the latestStar Wars: The Force Awakenstrailer. While most of you have likely seenStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Backhundreds of times in your life, this trailer will give you a different outlook on this beloved classic, using footage we’ve all seen before in brilliant ways.
Straight Outta ComptonandJustin BieberTrailer Mashup
We had to know this was coming at some point. With every successful movie likeStraight Outta Compton, mashups and parodies always follow, and todayFunny or Diebrings us a mashup of theN.W.A.biopic’s trailer with none other thanJustin Bieber. The trailer still includes plenty ofStraight Outta Comptonfootage, along with footage ofJustin Bieberrecording his songs in the studio, and news videos chronicling some of his bizarre antics.
Indiana JonesandJurassic ParkParody Music Videos
David Unger Musichas put together two wonderful music videos forIndiana JonesandJurassic Park, where these musicians replace the faces of the stars with their own. It does look and sound kind of corny, but at the same time, it’s rather brilliant, with a number of random shots from other movies and assorted items spliced into these iconic shots.
Back to The FutureSkateboard Replica
WithBack to The Futurecelebrating its 30th Anniversary this summer,We’re Going Backis bringing back Marty McFly’s original skateboard for fans to purchase. This Madrid/Valterra skateboard will cost you a pretty penny at $300, but if you have the cash to spend, you better put in an order quickly. Pre-orders will only be accepted for two months, ahead of the massive 30th Anniversary celebration that will take place in Los Angeles this October. You can visitWereGoingBack.comfor more information about this skateboard and the entire celebration.
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