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 Funky Friday? An Ohio movie theater accidentally playsInsidious Chapter 3instead ofInside Out,Chuck PalahniukreadsFight Clubfor kids,Mark Wahlbergplays Head Shots withJimmy Fallonand much more. We also have a crazy stop motion kung fu battle,SpaceballsLEGO sets and a fan breaks theSeinfeldset. So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Fight ClubFor Kids ByChuck Palahniuk
AuthorChuck Palahniukhas taken his beloved literary and cinematic classicFight Cluband turned it into a kids book… Although it’s still not kid-friendly. The author hilariously tries to keep it clean, turningFight Clubinto the “Horsing Around Club,” but, eventually, he goes off on a very violent tangent.
Patrons of the Danbarry Cinema in Middletown, Ohio who went to seeInside Outlast week were in for quite a shock, when, instead, a print ofInsidious Chapter 3was shown.Jazmyn Mooresays she took her 5 children to see the animated comedy, but instead saw images of children being tied up and murdered, whichJazmyn Mooresays “terrified” her children. The theater’s management apologized, offered refunds and free passes to seeInside Outwith a free 3D upgrade. Another patron,Mandy Adkins, says thatInsidious Chapter 3never actually played, butJazmyn Mooremay have been referring to theSinister 2trailer, which does hint at the deaths of children.
While promotingTed 2,Mark Wahlbergappeared onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he ended up playing a rousing game of Head Shots. It turns outMark Wahlbergis quite a good shot with these toy bow and arrow things, whileJimmy Fallon…Should stick to his day job. We also have another clip from the show whereMark Wahlbergexplains how Tom Brady’s cameo in the comedy came to be.
Hilarious and Bizarre Martial Arts Stop-Motion Short Film
In what had to have been a meticulous process, Sam and Niko atCorridor Digialput together an off-the-wall stop-motion short film, featuring two men putting their kung fu skills to the test in front of a woman. We also have a behind-the-scenes video that shows how they put this film together.
SeinfeldFan Breaks Jerry’s Door on a Replica Set
You likely know that every episode of the classic sitcomSeinfeldis now available on Hulu, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, Hulu re-createdJerry Seinfeld’s famed apartment for an exhibit in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Just hours after the exhibit opened, 27-year-oldTim McGeevermanaged to break the door, while trying to replicate Kramer’s (Michael Richards) trademark entrance.
Making ofBatman Begins
This month marks the 10th Anniversary ofChristopher Nolan’sBatman Begins, and if you celebrate milestones like that, I can’t think of a better way than by watching this feature-length documentary about the making of thisBatmanorigin story. It’s incredibly in-depth and well worth the watch if you have an hour and 44 minutes to kill.
T.J. MillerDisrupts a Detroit TV Station
Silicon ValleystarT.J. Millerpaid a visit to Detroit local news station Fox 2 to promote his stand up show at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, where he simply caused hilarious chaos. Thankfully everyone took his antics in stride, which makes these videos even more humorous than they’d already be.
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