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 wondrous Wednesday?Star Warsgets an incredible Oculus Rift VR trailer, the science of shrinking inAnt-Manis broken down and aJurassic Park"special edition" puts everyone in high heels. We also have a sneak peek at future 8-Bit Cinema episodes and discover “everything wrong” with the first threeMission: Impossiblemovies. So, sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
The Science of Shrinking inMarvel’sAnt-Man
With last weekend’s release ofAnt-Man, which followsPaul Rudd’s Scott Lang as he gets shrunk to the size of an ant by wearing an incredible suit,VSauceteamed up withPaul Ruddhimself for a new video, where they break down the science of shrinkage. This is all predicated on the notion that one would be actually able to shrink down in size. But there are some very interesting facts about what you would need to survive, if this did actually happen to you.
Star WarsVirtual Reality Oculus Rift Trailer
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Hammerhead VR’sRob McLellanhas released the first trailer for the proposed virtual reality video gameStar WarsVR, which will allow fans to use the revolutionary Oculus Rift headset to immerse themselves in theStar Warsfranchise. The trailer was completed in two weeks with two artists creating footage using Unreal Engine 4. The project isn’t affiliated with LucasFilm or Disney, and it remains to be seen if this virtual reality game will ever see the light of day. But, withStar Wars: The Force Awakens' December release just around the corner, the franchise is certainly more popular than ever, which could certainly improve the game’s prospects.
Jurassic Park’Special Edition' Puts Everyone in High Heels
Jurassic Worldhas taken the box office by storm, earning $612 million domestically and over $1.5 billion worldwide, but there is an aspect of this blockbuster that has most fans scratching their heads.Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire spends a good portion of the movie running in high heels, which many fans had issues with. That’s where the folks atXVP Comedycome in, with their parody trailer forJurassic Park"High Heels Edition," where every character, even the dinosaurs, are shown wearing heels. Sure, this is silly, but it’s still not as bizarre as whenSteven Spielbergreplaced the guns inE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialwith walkie-talkies for a special edition release.
8-Bit Cinema Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek
I’m always on the lookout for new episodes ofCinefix’s 8-Bit Cinema series, and while we don’t have a new installment today, the whole team behind these videos offer us a behind-the-scenes look at how these episodes are created. We also get a few sneak peeks at upcoming episodes, featuring movies such asDistrict 9, with one of the artists hand-drawing one of the alien guns, along with a glimpse at how the music is created.Princess Mononokeis one of the other movies that may be featured in upcoming episodes, so stay tuned for more 8-Bit Cinema episodes.
Everything Wrong With the First ThreeMission: ImpossibleMovies
WithMission: Impossible Rogue Nationhitting theaters next weekend, the folks atCinemaSinshave broken down everything wrong with the first three movies,Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible 2 andMission: Impossible III. Since these videos have been released over the past few weeks, it’s a safe bet that 2011’sMission: Impossible Ghost Protocolwill be skewered next week. In the meantime, there is plenty of “sins” in the first few movies to check out, if you have 45 minutes to kill.
Learn How a Film Projector Works
Engineer Guyhas an in-depth video that breaks down the intricate mechanics of how a film projector actually works. While a vast majority of the industry currently shoots on digital, there are still those likeChristopher Nolan,Quentin TarantinoandJ.J. Abrams, who shotStar Wars: The Force Awakenson film, trying to keep 35MM alive. While film projectors are starting to become obsolete, the mechanics behind it are still quite remarkable.
Paula AbdulRe-Enacts Her “Opposites Attract” Music Video
While paying a visit toThe Late Late Show with James Corden,Paula Abduland the late-night host re-enacted the singer’s music video for her hit 1990s song “Opposites Attract.“James Cordenhimself even got in on the act, playing a live-action version of the animated MC Skat Cat in this hilarious video. We also have the original 1989 music video to compare this re-enactment to.
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