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? The 1986 classicLabyrinthgets an honest trailer, in honor of the lateDavid Bowie, random strangers experience an epicStar Warsprank and the inimitableSnoop Doggnarrates Planet Earth in his own colorful fashion. But wait, there’s more! We have an amazing new life sized LEGO version ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens' BB-8 and a DIY version of the iconicStar Trekphaser.. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Check Out a Life-Sized LEGO BB-8 FromStar Wars: The Force Awakens
Ever since the first trailer forStar Wars: The Force Awakensdebuted in November 2014, most fans knew that the unique ball droidBB-8would be one of the film’s breakout stars. If you just can’t get enough of BB-8, then you’ll love this impressive video fromBright Bricks, which shows how they made an incredible life-sized version of this ball droid, completely out of LEGO bricks. We’re not exactly how much time it took them to complete this build, but it’s remarkably impressive nonetheless.
Learn How to Make Your Own DIYStar TrekPhaser
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the originalStar TrekTV series, and the release of the upcoming sequelStar Trek Beyondthis summer. To help fans get in theStar Trekspirit,DIY Prop Shopis back to show you how to make your very own phaser from this iconic series. Using just $12 worth of random items, this phaser turned out rather nicely, and would make a great addition to any cosplayer’s outfit.
LabyrinthHonest Trailer In Honor ofDavid Bowie
We’re just a few weeks into 2016, and we’ve already lost a lot of iconic legends likeAlan Rickman,Angus Scrimmand the incomparableDavid Bowie. In honor of the lateDavid Bowie,Screen Junkieshas put together anhonest trailerto celebrate his work inLabyrinth… while trashing practically every other aspect of the movie. It’s a fitting tribute to an icon that fans are still mourning.
Watch an EpicStar WarsPrank
WithStar Warsfever spreading all around the world, the innovative folks atTV Jornalpulled off an epic prank involving a public portable restroom. With the help of what we presume is an Indy 500 pit crew of sorts,Silvio Santoswould wait for someone to enter the restroom, and then slide a massive mock-set over the door, creating aStar Warshallway, with Stormtroopers and Darth Vader himself waiting for these unsuspecting victims.
Snoop DoggNarrates Planet Earth In His Own Expletive-Filled Way
I don’t watch a whole lot of late-night TV, but apparentlySnoop Dogghas been appearing on random episodes ofJimmy Kimmel Live!providing his own narration of Planet Earth. For those of you (like me) who have missed these segments,Riccardo TVhas put together a three-minute video where this rap star offers his expletive-laden narration to this beloved series, and it’s quite hilarious.
The Most Beautiful Shots in Movie History
YouTuberJim Caseyhas taken it upon himself to put together a four-minute video where he compiles the most beautiful movie shots in cinematic history. This video is based on aBuzzfeedarticle that lists the 129 most gorgeous shots ever, so blameBuzzfeedif one of your favorites didn’t make the cut.
New York Movie Theater Will Combat Noisy Concession Items
Have you ever been taken out of an engrossing movie moment by hearing the crinkling of various concessions wrappers in the theater? Then the Williamsburg Dine-In Cinema in Brooklyn, New York should be just up your alley. The theater, managed byTim Chung, pictured above, has announced they are now only planning on serving “crunch-free” concessions to help their patrons more thoroughly enjoy their cinematic experience. It isn’t known if this trend will catch on, but you can read more over atBrooklyn Paper.
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