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 phenomenal Friday?Ben Affleckbattles himself inBatmanvs.Daredevil,Conan O’Brienholds auditions for the newWolverineandMarvelcharacters get showcased in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue. Plus, McDonald’sMinionsappear to have a cursing problem and a homemadeJurassic Worldparody. So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Batmanvs.Daredevil
When next year’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicehits theaters,Ben Affleckjoins a rare group of actors who have played bothMarveland DC characters, such asRyan ReynoldsandTommy Lee Jones, just to name a few. With that in mind, YouTube userBill Hoodhas created a slick parody trailer that pits both ofBen Affleck’s superhero characters together inBatmanvs.Daredevil. Of course, we never see both characters actually do battle, but it’s a nice piece that shows how the right editing can be used to accomplish anything, even bringing two disparate heroes together.
Conan’sWolverineAuditions
We know that the upcomingWolverine 3will beHugh Jackman’s final performance as the beloved title character, and fans have been wondering who could possibly replace the iconic actor.Conanhas been airing live fromComic-Conthis week, and during Wednesday’s broadcast, he revealed some of the “audition tapes” of actors trying out to play Wolverine. Actors of all ages, sizes, and sexes tried out for the role, includingSilicon Valley’sThomas Middleditch,Nick Offerman(who had the Wolverine hair down to perfection),Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress,Larry King,Michael Sheen,Kristen Schaaland evenBetty White.
MarvelCharacters Featured In ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue
Every year, ESPN The Magazine puts out a Body Issue, which highlights the physique’s of the world’s top athletes. This year, the magazine decided to employ the same theme toMarvelsuperheroes such asHulk,Ant-Man,Iron Man,Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and more. TheESPN The Magazinepiece also includes quotes fromMarvelartists along with two different versions of sketches for each character.
McDonald’sMinionsToys Have Potty Mouths
Universal’s animated spinoffMinionshits theaters today, and the movie has teamed with McDonald’s for new toys that come with Happy Meals. One such toy is a “Caveman Minion,” which utters a fewMinionssayings. Some parents have noticed that this Caveman Minion appears to be saying “What the f–k?” as you can see in the video above. A McDonald’s rep claims the toy is actually saying “Para la bukay,” “Ha ha ha,” and “Eh eh,” and offered the following statement about these toys.
“Minions speak ‘Minionese,’ which is a random combination of many languages and nonsense words and sounds. We’re aware of a very small number of customers who have been in touch regarding this toy, and we apologize for any confusion or offense to those who may have interpreted the sounds as anything other than gibberish. The allegation that this toy is saying any offensive phrase is not true. Any perceived similarities to actual English words are purely coincidental.”
Jurassic WorldHomemade Parody Trailer
YouTube userHozzah2has put together a humorous parody trailer forJurassic World, where scenes are recreated side-by-side with the actual trailer. Using hair clips, action figures and other household items,Hozzah2crafts a rather hilarious video that’s certainly worthy of Internet stardom.
Stephen ColbertAddresses a Post-Apocalyptic World
Stephen Colberthas been prepping to take over CBS’The Late Showthis fall, releasing a number of bizarre videos over the past few months. Yesterday, the actor ran with the news that the New York Stock Exchange had a blackout for several hours, with a hilarious video where he’s seen inside a “bunker,” preparing for the impending apocalypse. There’s also a niceMad Max: Fury Roadreference as well.Late Show with Stephen Colbertdoesn’t premiere until September 8, so we’ll likely see many more of these hilarious videos throughout the summer.
Star TrekCommunicator Bluetooth Handset
For theStar Trekfan who has always wanted a working Communicator, you’re finally in luck.The Wand Companywill be debuting their Communicator Bluetooth Handset at Comic-Con this week, which fans can pre-order for $149.95, with orders shipping in January. Billed as the “first fully working wireless Communicator,” this Bluetooth handset connects to your cell phone, enabling you to answer calls through the iconic communicator, although it isn’t clear how you can make a call through this device.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s NewJurassic ParkRaptor Experience
With the massive popularity ofJurassic World, Universal Studios Hollywood has unveiled a newJurassic ParkRaptor Experience, with the “animal handler” clearly based onChris Pratt’s Owen Grady. After a lot of safety instructions, they actually bring out an impressive “dinosaur” for the fans to see in this seven-minute video.
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