Jimmy Kimmel Creates Fake Movies From Viral Videos Kevin C, March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 A distinct shift is occurring with late night talk shows. Some of the funnier viral videos we see come straight from talk show segments that seem tailor made to see popular attention. After the Academy Awards Jimmy Kimmel hosted an awards special and created a bunch of fake movie trailers based on past viral videos. Incredibly, these videos star some very recognizable names including Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kevin Spacey, Gary Oldman and Chris Hemsworth. Hit the jump to see the videos.David After Dentist Double Rainbow Oh My God! in 3D – referencing David after Dentist and Double Rainbow with some Little Shop of Horrors thrown in.Ameowadeus – referencing the Keyboard Cat and Hamster on a Piano.Bitman Begins – a Christopher Nolan-esque send-up of Charlie bit my finger.Sweet Brown: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That – a movie featuring Queen Latifah as Sweet Brown from her famous interview.I wouldn’t expect any of these fake trailers to become movies, but you really never know. Which one was your favourite? Viral Videos Gary OldmanJimmy Kimmel LiveJoseph Gordon-LevittKevin SpaceyTom Hanks
“Jackass” Guys Spoof “Inception” For Critics’ Choice Movie Awards January 13, 2011Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the Jackass gang are making parody videos for all the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which airs tomorrow night on VH1. First up is their spoof of Inception, which I have to say falls flat for me. Let us… Read More
Vitaliy’s ‘TRON: Legacy’ Score Now On iTunes November 8, 2010Back in May, we told you about Vitaliy Zavadskyy, a composer who has used YouTube to showcase his fan-made soundtracks to mostly scif-fi/action films. His electronic musical style fits perfectly for the genre, as is shown by his Avatar score getting over one million views. His TRON: Legacy score is… Read More
Jimmy Fallon’s “Downton Abbey” Parody Series Returns With Third Episode February 6, 2013February 7, 2013Downtown Abbey is a British period television drama that airs on ITV in the UK and PBS here in the states. While the show is very popular, it is a bit dry, and thus ripe for parodying. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, my favorite late night talk show, has made… Read More