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 phenomenal Friday? you’re able to check out a Jewish version ofDie Hard, an alternate ending forStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithand a video list of 10 movies that stole props from other movies. But wait, there’s more! Watch asDeadpoolengages in an epic rap battle and a remix of theStar Warsfranchise, in the style ofWoody Allen! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
DeadpoolVs. Boba Fett in an Epic Rap Battle
The fine folks atEpic Rap Battleshave capitalized on the buzz forDeadpooland the immensely popularStar Warsfranchise with their new battle, which pits the Merc With the Mouth against the beloved bounty hunterBoba Fett. As always, this three-minute video is highly-inventive, with some hilarious disses of both these iconic characters.
JewishDie Hard
With Christmas Day just one week away, fans who prefer action to family drama will most likely be revisiting the holiday classicDie Hard.Funny or Diehas put together a three-minute video that reimagines the iconic John McClane as a Jewish man named John Cohen. The video cuts in new footage of this reluctant Jewish man with footage from the original 1988 classic for an entertaining three-minute mashup.
10 Movies That Stole Props From Other Movies
Screen Ranthas a new six-minute video that breaks down 10 movies that stole or reworked props from other movies. For example, the jet that was destroyed during the Hulk vs. Thor fight inMarvel’s The Avengersis the same jet flown byArnold Schwarzeneggernearly 20 years earlier inTrue Lies.
Everyone seems to be in theStar Warsspirit these days, including the fine folks atBad Lip Reading, who put together a hilarious new video featuring scenes fromStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.Jack Black,Maya Rudolph, andBill Haderprovide their voices to present some alternative dialogue that is quite hilarious.
Star WarsGets aWoody AllenRemix
Vultureis back with a new remix, where they reimagine the theStar Warsfranchise. With the help of some new music and a black-and-white presentation, this video cuts together several scenes fromStar Warsmovies, as if they were directed byWoody Allen.C-3POessentially serves as the chattyWoody Allenin this brief but hilarious video.
How Revenge of the Sith Should Have Ended
The creative folks fromHow It Should Have Endedhas put together a new four-minute video, which pokes fun at the ending ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. This animated ending makes fun of Annakin for taking so long to figure out that Palpatine is the Sith Lord, Obi-Wan’s confrontation with General Grievous and much more.
Everything Wrong With theStar WarsPrequels
The fine folks atCinema Sinshave gone through the entireStar Warsprequel trilogy -Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesandStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Their breakdown is so extensive they had to split up each movie into two lengthy videos. But still, it’s a lot shorter than having to watch the entire trilogy over again…
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