Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the off-beat, nerdy news for you in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this fabulous Friday?Game of Thronesgets aThe Real Housewivesparody while starKit Haringtonjudges Jon Snow impersonators,Keanu Reevesgets arrested,Jurassic Worldgets a puppy parody and celebrities play the newBatmanvideo game. So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Keanu Reeves Gets Arrested
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Funny Or Diecontinues its Interrogations Gone Wrong series with a hilarious video featuring a pair of inept cops who arrest Keanu Reeves, thinking he’sMark Wahlberg. It isn’t often that we get to see Keanu Reeves do comedy, but it’s rather hilarious as these dim-witted cops keep referencing the actor’s movies over and over again, while still thinking he’sMark Wahlberg.
Game of Thrones “Real Housewives of Westeros” Parody
Dirty Cueshas found a way to mash up Game of Thrones and Bravo’sReal Housewivesseries with theReal Housewives of Westeros. This humorous video puts a reality TV spin on characters like Margaery Tyrell, Sansa Stark, Cersei Lannister, Danenerys Targaryen, Mellisandre and even newcomer Ellaria Sand. Of course, when these ladies get together, drama ensues, in hilarious ways.
Game of Thrones StarKit HaringtonWatches Jon Snow Impersonators
With the current season ofGame of Thronescoming to an end this weekend,Kit Haringtonstopped byJimmy Kimmel Live!this week.Jimmy Kimmelis known for always having fun surprises, and this time around he found three Jon Snow impersonators, which he put up on the infamous “Wall of America.” All three impersonators read lines from random items like a cereal box, house listing and a shampoo bottle, and honestly, all three were rather good.
Jurassic WorldPuppy Parody
Jurassic Worldis shaping up to be one of this summer’s biggest blockbusters, and the bigger a movie gets, the more ripe it becomes for a parody.DreamWorksTVhas launched a spoof trailer entitledJurassic Dog Park, where a young John Hammond introduces his monstrous dog dinosaurs. The three-minute video even pokes at the beloved franchise for “running out of ideas,” while mimicking scenes from bothJurassic Worldand the originalJurassic Park. If you love the original but are on the fence about the new movie, this is the video for you.
Celebrities Play theBatman: Arkham KnightVideo Game Early
Many fans are impatiently awaiting the release of Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkham Knightvideo game, but a handful of lucky celebrities got a chance to check it out early in a humorous video directed bySaturday Night Live’s Taran Killam.Neil Patrick Harris,Wiz Khalifa,Blake Anderson,Minka Kelly,Kumail Nanjiani,Breckin Meyer,Joe Manganiello,iJustine, Troy Baker andKevin Conroyare “rounded up” and interrogated byBreaking BadstarJonathan Banks, and we also see footage of the stars' reactions while playing the game itself. The video is a fun and innovative way to promote the game, which debuts June 23.
Jimmy KimmelMocksMatt DamonWith FakeThe MartianTrailer
20th Century Fox released thefirst trailerforMatt Damon’sThe Martianlast week, so, of course,Jimmy Kimmelfound time to mock his longtime rival with a parody trailer that aired onJimmy Kimmel Live!last night. The new video does still feature footage from the original trailer, but, with the help of Violent Femmes' catchy song “Blister in the Sun,”, some clever editing and sound effects,The Martianis turned intoThe Mastronaut.
Full HouseandGrand Theft Auto VMashup
YoutuberMerfishhas taken the opening theme fromFull House Season 4and mashed it up with the rough-and-tumble characters fromGrand Theft Auto V. While the originalFull Housetheme song is still intact, this video finds a way to incorporate certain scenes from theFull Houseopening, along with the violence and mayhem from the game as well. Now we’ll just have to wait forFuller Houseto debut on Netflix next year for another humorous mashup.
PBS Explains Why So Many Movie Remakes Are Made
This summer, like most summers, is full of reboots and sequels, withJurassic Worldhitting theaters this weekend, projected to easily take in more than $100 million in its opening frame. ThePBS Idea Channelhas an intriguing new video where they break down why remakes and sequels are becoming more and more prevalent at the box office over the past few years. The most obvious reason is money, but this video goes much more in-depth than just the financial issues, and it’s well worth a look.
Jurassic ParkTheme Sung in A Cappella
The Warp Zonehas decided to pay tribute toJurassic Parkby singingJohn Williams' legendary theme in a cappella. If that wasn’t enough, we also have another video fromThe Piano Guysperforming the theme song with just a piano and a cello.
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