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 Tuesday? A fan-madeSpectretrailer brings backRoger Mooreas 007,Howard the Duckgets a new big-budget “remix” and a uniqueStar Warsvideo gives the franchise aTrue Detective-style opening credits scene. But first, we have a wonderful mashup ofThe Walking DeadandDeadpool. So, sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
David Elmalehand his wonderful mashup videos are quickly becoming a regular fixture on Nerd Alert, and today he delivers once again, expertly combiningThe Walking DeadandDeadpool. The only thing wrong with this is we only get 1 minute and 20 seconds of awesome mashup action. Hopefully we can persuadeDavid Elmalehto make even longer videos in the future because these are just fantastic.
Star WarsGets aTrue DetectiveOpening Sequence
With the second season ofTrue Detectivecoming to a close this past Sunday,Star Wars Minutehas decided to give theStar Warsfranchise an opening credits sequence using the same format as this HBO show, using the flashy iconography associated with that galaxy far, far away instead ofTrue Detective’s occultist symbolism. Since many were vastly disappointed byTrue Detective Season 2, this video may cure the angst.
Howard the DuckGets a Marvel Remix
After spending decades as a largely forgotten character,Howard the Duckwas thrust back into the spotlight last year, featured in theGuardians of the Galaxypost-credit scene. Today,Vultureis giving the duck his due, putting together a new Remix that shows what it would be like if Howard were brought in to joinThe Avengers. Improbable as this scenario may be, it’s still another wonderful Vulture Remix.
SpectreFan Trailer StarringRoger Moore
Mars VFXhas put together a fantastic trailer that combines footage fromRoger Moore’s 007 movies with the highly-anticipatedSpectre. The video is edited with the utmost precision and even though these movies are decades removed from each other, it’s still put together in a convincing way. The video was even given the stamp of approval byRoger Moorehimself.
Real Fake HistoryExplores Starcraft 2
Machinima’sReal Fake Historyis back with another episode, delving into the world ofStarcraft 2for this week’s installment. This humorous video explores the relationship between Eugene and Jay, a Terran and a Zerg, who were changed forever after one fateful battle. Be sure to check back next week for the latest installment ofReal Fake History.
Grand Theft Auto V Gets a New Hulkbuster Mod
YoutuberLion Kollahas created yet another amusing mod for the popular video gameGrand Theft Auto V, which allows fans to play as the Hulkbuster from this summer’sAvengers: Age of Ultron. Hulkbuster has no trouble picking up cars and tossing them around like rag dolls in this two-minute video, which shows that there are no limits to the mods that can be created for this game. I only wonder which beloved pop culture character will appear in Los Gatos next.
10 Biggest Superhero Deaths in History
Watch Mojohas put together a 10-minute video that breaks down the 10 biggest superhero deaths of all time. Any topic as divisive as this will surely be discussed thoroughly by fans, but the #1 death on this list is surely iconic. This list only delves into the comics, and not the superhero movies they’re based on, and it provides a lot of food for thought.
Infographic ShowsStar Wars' Influence in Films and TV
The fine folks over atShutterstockhave put together a comprehensive infographic that shows what other films and TV shows were influenced by theStar Warsfranchise. As you can imagine, there are tons of movies and TV shows that were in some way influenced by this beloved cinematic galaxy far, far away, but this infographic breaks them down in the best way possible.
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