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 wonderful Wednesday?Mad Max: Fury Roadgets re-cut withMel Gibson, the originalPeter Pangets an Honest Trailer andWerner HerzognarratesThe Muppets. But first, we have an infographic breaking down the coolestJames Bondgadgets and a look at all of the bizzaro alternate Spider-Men who occupy Marvel’s lesser known comic book stories. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
The Most Bizarre Alternate Versions ofSpider-Man
Pure Costumeshas delved through decades of Marvel comic books to present the most bizarre alternate versions ofSpider-Manin one handy infographic. Some of these strange Spidey’s include ZombieSpider-Man, Man-Spider and The Bombastic Bag-Man, where Spidey had to get rid of his iconic costume, leading him to loan one out from the Fantastic Four, while putting a bag over his head.
James BondGadgets Infographic
Morph Suitsis back with another handy infographic, this time breaking down the coolest gadgets in theJames Bondfranchise. Only one ofDaniel Craig’s movies made the list (Casino Royale), but that shouldn’t be surprising after seeing some of the amazing gadgets thatJames Bondgot to use earlier on in the franchise. The next Bond film,Spectre, is believed to bring the franchise back to its gadget-friendly glory, but while we wait for the November 6 release, check out this infographic above.
YoutuberMike Bhas managed to digitally replaceTom Hardy’s face withMel Gibson’s face inMad Max: Fury Road. Years ago, when the movie was first in development, many fans were disheartened thatMel Gibsonwas not returning as Max Rockatansky, but the film was truly embraced by the time it hit theaters this summer. This video gives us a brief glimpse at what might have been, ifMel Gibsonhad come back.
Peter Pan’s Honest Trailer
The latest installment ofScreen Junkies' Honest Trailer series explores the 1953 animated classicPeter Pan, which comes on the heels of the latest live-action remakePan, in theaters October 9. If it’s been awhile since you’ve revisited the originalPeter Pan, this site points out how this classic story is “creepier than you remember.” Honestly, they make some really good points here.
Werner HerzogNarratesThe Muppets
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ABC debuted their new seriesThe Muppetslast night, which has been receiving mixed reviews from TV critics so far. Even though the series has just started,Slatehas decided to present an alternate version, where documentary filmaker/actorWerner Herzogserves as the narrator. This video certainly presents a much different spin on these characters, which should entertain that narrow cross-section ofThe MuppetsandWerner Herzogfans.
A Supercut Of All theWes AndersonSupercuts
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If you’ve followedWes Anderson’s work, you’ll likely know that there are a plethora of supercuts devoted to his films, but, if you don’t have time to watch every supercut out there,Funny Or Diehas you covered. The site has put together a wonderful supercut of all the existing supercuts devoted to the director’s work in just 90 seconds. How’s that for efficiency!
Bloopers That Made It Into The Final Cut
While the “blooper reel” or “gag reel” is often a bonus feature fans look forward to on the Blu-ray/DVD release, or sometimes over the end credits, there are often times where unscripted or unplanned moments have made it into the final cut.Screen Ranthas a breakdown of these moments, including a dramatic scene inDjango UnchainedwhereLeonardo DiCapriobroke a glass during the dinner scene, causing his hand to start bleeding, aMission: Impossible 2fight scene whereTom Cruiseactually kicked his co-star square in the jaw andDustin Hoffman’s “I’m walking here” line in Midnight Cowboy, which was completely unscripted.
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