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? Find out everything ‘wrong’ with theCaptain America: Civil Wartrailer, a new theory connects Pixar films toDie Hard, and movie characters singAdele’s “Hello” in a new mashup. But wait, there’s more! A new video breaks down all of the Easter Eggs in the newBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicetrailer and a compelling photo gallery shows Stormtroopers putting together a Christmas tree! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeTrailer Easter Eggs
Earlier this week, thenew trailerforBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicearrived, which gave us our first look at the massive villain Doomsday. While some think the trailer gave away too many details,Mr. Sunday Movieshas put together a new four-minute video that breaks down all of the Easter Eggs to be found in this new footage. While there aren’t any particular “spoilers” in this video, the trailer does reveal a lot more than some fans would have liked, so if you’re averse to spoilers and haven’t seen the trailer yet, you may want to avoid this video.
Everything Wrong With theCaptain America: Civil WarTrailer
Last week, just before the Thanksgiving holiday, thefirst trailerforCaptain America: Civil Warwas unveiled. The fine folks at Cinema Sins have put together a new three-minute video that breaks down everything “wrong” with this footage. Most of this site’s videos break down the “sins” of an entire movie, but apparently they couldn’t resist and delved into this new trailer in their snarky way.
Star Wars: The Force AwakensToy Stormtroopers Assemble a Christmas Tree
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Using some newFirst OrderStormtrooper toys, Imgur userKyle Shearerhas put together a hilarious photo album of these soldiers putting together a pre-assembled Christmas Tree. The Stormtroopers even enlist the help of an adorable dog in this 27-image gallery, that shows how the Dark Side of the Force is getting into the Christmas Spirit. Kudos, Mr. Shearer.
New Theory Connects Pixar Movies toDie Hard
Mashablehas an intriguing theory that claims the animated classics from Pixar are actually set in theDie Hardmovie world. Of course, this theory can’t be proven by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s still an amusing three minute video that will make you look at both Pixar andDie Hardin a new light.
Movie characters singAdele’s “Hello” in New Mashup
YouTuberMatthijs Vlotdecided to capitalize on the success ofAdele’s hit single “Hello” by putting together a wildly entertaining mashup that features a slew of different movie characters “singing” this beloved song. It doesn’t exactly match up with the melody at times, but it’s still quite hilarious.
Super Drunk Short Film Features Drunk People Playing Superheroes
Gangelbothas a new video series entitled The Drunk Series where short films are written, directed and acted entirely by drunk people. These Portland-based filmmakers put together six episodes, one of which is Super Drunk. This takes the concept from Comedy Central’sDrunk Historyto a whole new level, and you can check out more at theGanglebot YouTubepage.
10 Movies That Stole Stories From Other Movies
Screen Ranthas put together a new video that showcases movies that essentially “stole” stories from other movies. Some of these “twin films” includeOlympus Has FallenandWhite House Down, A Bug’s Life and Antz and Deep Impact andArmageddon.
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