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?Marvel Phase Onegets a comprehensive breakdown, a number of high-profile celebrities read Mean Tweets onJimmy Kimmel Live!andAnne Hathawayspoofs the ending of every romantic comedy. But first,Deadpoolgets a homemade trailer. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
DeadpoolTrailer Gets Sweeded
Cinefixcontinues its Homemade Movies series with a fantastic DIY version of theDeadpooltrailer. Using homemade graphics and “visual effects” and a wonderful DIY suit, this trailer is certainly entertaining, although they did clean up the language a bit to make it more family-friendly. In addition, we also have a side-by-side comparison video with the actual trailer and a behind-the-scenes video that shows you how the Cinefix team pulled this off.
Marvel Phase OneRetrospective
YoutuberJakub Ignarskihas put together a wonderful nine-minute video that provides a comprehensive recap of all theMarvel Phase Onemovies,Iron Man(2008),The Incredible Hulk(2008),Iron Man 2(2010),Thor(2011),Captain America: The First Avenger(2001) andMarvel’s The Avengers(2012). If you don’t have time to watch all six movies, this video hits all of the main beats for each blockbuster.
ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Live!has debuted a number of memorable segments over the years, but none may be more popular than Mean Tweets, where celebrities come on to read actual mean-spirited tweets aimed at them. Earlier this week, the show put together another Mean Tweets segment, where starsJeff Bridges,Kristen Bell,Benedict Cumberbatch,Dwayne Johnson,Bette Midler,Liam Neeson,Emily Blunt,Salma Hayek,Andrew Garfield,Jack Black,Halle Berry,Tobey Maguire,Naomi WattsandGeorge Clooneycame on the show to share some of their “fans” tweets. Kudos to these stars for being good sports, and having some hilarious comebacks to boot.
Anne HathawayandSeth MeyersSpoof Romantic Comedy Endings
Anne Hathawayappeared on NBC’sLate Night with Seth Meyersearlier this week, where the actress and host had some fun with a new spoof video that pokes fun at the ending of everyromantic comedy. WhenSeth Meyersrealizes he has one last question for the actress, he literally chases after her, in true rom-com fashion. Of course, the actual question he has isn’t a romantic one, which makes this whole bit even funnier.
The Top 10 MovieVillainsOf All Time
Cinefixis back yet again, with a breakdown of their picks for the top 10 movie villains of all time. Their list may surprise you, especially since the iconicDarth Vaderis nowhere to be found on this list, which is filled with some obscure picks and a few classic villains. It’s still worthy of checking out, even though some may not agree with their choices.
Movie Dance Scene Mashup
If you have any plans to go dancing this weekend, then this wonderful video fromWhat’s the Mashupshould get your weekend off to a great start. Set to Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk featuringBruno Mars, this video brings together dance scenes from over 100 different movies that will surely have your toes tapping throughout.
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