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 tremendous Thursday? Watch what aStar Warsmovie may look like from a Jedi’s perspective,Fantastic Fourgets a Hanna-Barbera mashup andRon Perlmanendorses a fan’sHellboy 3artwork. But wait, there’s more! We also have aMarvelmovie infographic and a humorous weatherman who keeps usingTaylor Swiftpuns. But we kick it all off with a wrestling match between R2-D2 and C-3PO. So, sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Fantastic FourGets Hanna-Barbera Trailer Mashup
WithJosh Trank’sFantastic Fourreboot hitting theaters in just a few weeks, YouTube userPaul Cornishhas taken scenes from this new movie and added the hilariously awesome narration from Hanna-Barbera’s 1967Fantastic Fouranimated series. The result is amazing, showcasing how trailers were formatted decades ago, complete with 60s-era sound effects and music.
Superhero Infographic Breaks Down EveryMarvelMovie
Shirts.comhas put together an intriguing infographic that breaks down everyMarvelmovie, from the 1986 cult classicHoward the Duckthrough upcoming releasesAnt-ManandFantastic Four. It’s fascinating to compare those early adaptations, long beforeMarvelStudios was ever formed, to the MCU movies that changed the way we look at superhero franchises.
1979 Japanese Pro Wrestling Match Between R2D2 and C-3PO
Back in 1979, Japanese pro wrestlersAtsushi Onita&Masanobu Fuchi"dressed up" asStar Warscharacters C-3PO and R2D2 for a wrestling match. The costumes are so mind-blowingly horrible that you just have to watch this. It goes to show how popular the franchise was that, just two years afterStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopehit theaters, two Japanese wrestlers dressed up like droids and beat each other up in front of a crowd. That’s entertainment, folks.
Star WarsGoPro Video Showcases a Jedi’s Perspective
WithStar Wars: The Force Awakenshitting theaters this December, the franchise’s popularity is at an all-time high. In the 10 years since the lastStar Warsmovie,Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, technology has advanced greatly, and one of those innovations is the GoPro camera, a revolutionary camera that allows filmmakers to get unique shots they couldn’t get with a normal camera. Youtube userBill Parkerhas put together an intriguing video that, with the help of some visual effects, gives fans a Jedi’s perspective of a ground battle. It’s only three-minutes long, but the video is quite impressive.
Ron PerlmanShowcases Fan Artwork forHellboy 3
ArtistRob Csikiis just one of many fans who are dying to seeHellboy 3come to fruition, but there has been very little movement on that long-awaited sequel for the past few years. To help the cause,Rob Csliskishared some wonderfulHellboy 3fan artwork, whichRon Perlmanhimself retweeted and even posted on hisFacebookpage. We may never get to see this movie happen on the big screen, but as long as there are passionate fans likeRob Csiki, we’re holding out hope that it may indeed happen.
Washington D.C. Weatherman Can’t Stop ReferencingTaylor Swift
Earlier this week, singerTaylor Swift’s tour swung through the nation’s capitol, and one Washington D.C. weatherman took notice in a weird and sort of amusing way.Mike Thomas, the meteorologist for D.C.’s Fox 5, is apparently a huge fan of the singer, and dropped several puns and references to her songs throughout his three-minute forecast, the day that she was set to perform at Nationals Park. I guess you’re never too old to be a “Swiftie.”
Star WarsTIE FIghter Music Box
Don’t have enoughStar Warsstuff? Then you surely need to ownMB&F’sTIE Fightermusic box, which plays a selection ofJohn Williams' classic music from this beloved trilogy. In case you like more franchises besidesStar Wars, the music box also plays the original themes fromMission: Impossible,James BondandThe Godfather. VisitMB&F’s official website to learn more about this one-of-a-kind music box.
The Worst Movie Special Effects of All Time
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TheWorld Wide Interwebhas put together a compilation of the worst movie special effects in history. Of course, a lot of these are from Syfy original movies and comparable B-movies, but you’d be surprised how many big-budget blockbusters are on the list as well.
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