New "Ghostbusters" Trailer Breaks a YouTube Record

Paul Feig's upcoming "Ghostbusters" movie has broken a YouTube record; officially becoming the most DISLIKED movie trailer in the history of the website. Released in March, the trailer currently has over 30 million views.

However, the video has received nearly 700,000 dislikes to a disproportionate (and paltry in comparison) 227,455 likes. It's by no means the most disliked video on YouTube, however. It currently sits at the 18th most disliked video overall. The first place honor belongs to Justin Beiber's tune, "Baby."

If you think that the trailer is only disliked by die-hard "Ghostbusters" fans, mansplainers or...me, you would be mistaken. Star of the film, Melissa McCarthy, isn't a fan of the trailer either.

"It's a reboot. It's weird that they said the '30 years ago' because in the movie the first ["Ghostbusters"] didn't happen. [...]The trailer said 30 years later, which I didn't get myself...believe me, the question was asked. I was like 'I think that's very confusing,' but then everyone said 'we don't care what you think,'" the actress stated on JohnJay and Rich.

So, fellow nerds, if you have watched the trailer, do you think it deserves its spot in the top 20 most disliked YouTube videos? If you haven't seen it yet, check it out and let us know what you think!

-Nowal Massari

The Old and New 'Ghostbusters' Meet in This 'Mashed' Animated Short

The peeps over at Mashed recently smooshed together the original four Ghostbusters with the "sexy, new, young, beautiful" Ghostbusters in this three-minute animated short. "Channing Tatum" leads the new crew and pranks the original team by calling them in to investigate a spooky, old orphanage.

Douchtastic Tatum uses terms such as "bro," "kegger" and "butthole" and he's just awful. The pranks include scaring the old guys with a Xenomorph from "Alien," sewing the three living Ghostbusters together ala "The Human Centipede" and scaring ghost-Egon with the Billy puppet from "Saw." Who wants to join me in kicking this new team's ass?

It's all in good fun, right? Check it out and let us know what you think. I kind of like how they're making fun of the future reboots but damn it, leave the fab four alone!

-Larissa Mrykalo

'Sesame Street' Parodies 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' in 'Aveggies: Age of Bon Bon'

Courtesy EW

One way to get your kids to eat their veggies is to show them this "Sesame Street" Avengers: Age of Ultron parody. In "Aveggies: Age of Bon Bon," Onion Man, Captain Americauliflower, Dr. Brownie, Black Bean Widow, Mighty Corn, and Zuchin-eye help to defeat the evil Bon Bon and keep him from ruining the healthy veggies on this planet.

Seeing Cookie Monster turn into a big, green Hulk and having him bust on Zuchin-eye (Yes, he does do something!) were some highlights.

So, enjoy it yourself or share it with your kids and then eat your veggies. Oh and check out Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron this weekend. It opens on May 1.



-Larissa Mrykalo

'Believe' in the New Acoustic Guitar Cover of 'The X-Files' Theme

We don't do a lot with music on here, so today when Igor Presnyakov released an acoustic guitar cover of "The X-Files" theme, I couldn't resist sharing. He does an excellent interpretation of the Mark Snow-theme that even folks who didn't watch the show, will recognize.

Cue it up and use it as eerie good background music for when you're pondering the existence of aliens or just chilling out. It's good stuff.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Mock 'The Walking Dead' Trailer...'Zombieland'-Style!

Yummy screen shot

The season 90-minute finale of The Walking Dead airs this weekend at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and a season five marathon starts tonight at 8 p.m. so you can catch up on the the guts and gory.

Okay, now that the business end of this post has been tackled, here's a fun walk down Memory Lane with a mock trailer of The Walking Dead in the style of 2009's Zombieland. 

It was recently posted on YouTube by The Usual Suspect and I thought it was kinda cool. It was fun seeing some of the past kills, how different the group looked and how clean Daryl appeared. It also made me want to watch Zombieland again.

Enjoy, and always remember...double tap.

-Larissa Mrykalo

'The Avengers Sing Christmas Carols' Will Bring You Marvelous Cheer

It's always fun when the Avengers assemble, right? Well, not always but this time they've come to spread some holiday cheer with a little guest spot from Groot. It's short and adorable and cheery so give it a watch or we'll tell Ultron.

The video is courtesy of James Covenant's YouTube.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Honest Trailers Tackles 'Saw'

As Halloween approaches, we're thankful that Screen Junkies just released a new Honest Trailer that tackles a horror film. This time, they've taken on the 2003 James Wan film, "Saw." From lauding the film as having "the traps of Willy Coyote with the terrifying puppetry of Jeff Dunham" and mocking the acting of screenwriter and co-star, Leigh Whannel, they did a pretty nice job with this one. They've even sprinkled in a little grossness from its six sequels so that was fun. Is it one of the funnier Honest Trailers? You be the judge...



-Larissa Mrykalo

Honest Trailer Released for 2014's 'Godzilla'

The fine and funny folks over at the Screen Junkies YouTube have just unleashed an Honest Trailer for this past summer's "Godzilla." I think the Honest Trailer actually features more Godzilla than the actual movie but you can be the judge.

Check it out and let us know what you think. They're always good for a laugh.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Son of John Landis Breathes New Life into the 'An American Werewolf in London' Transformation Scene

Thank you, Bloody Disgusting!

I loved the 1981 John Landis werewolf flick "An American Werewolf in London" and had a major crush on David Naughton so imagine my sheer delight when I discovered this "Homemade Movies" version of the film's classic transformation scene. Of course, being 33 years later (what?), the special effects in this video are obviously far superior.

This gem was directed by Travis Betz who teamed up with Cineflix, and it stars Max Landis, son of John Landis. According to the YouTube info, "It was recently John Landis’s birthday, and son Max has decided to give him a very special birthday present: stepping into David Naughton’s shoes and re-enacting the transformation scene from 'An American Werewolf in London.' We probably won’t win an Oscar for Best Makeup for this homemade effort, but it’s the thought that counts, right?"

Anyway, enjoy Max's amazing performance (you can check out the side-by-side) and delight in the sheer horror of the makeup. You're welcome.



-Larissa Mrykalo

'Star Wars' Gets the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer Treatment

"Guardians of the Galaxy" director, James Gunn posted this cool "Star Wars"/"Guardians of the Galaxy" mash-up trailer earlier today on his Facebook page and we think you should check it out. It's good for a laugh and of course, getting to hear the awesome music used in the recent GotG trailers.

The trailer is courtesy of The Unusual Suspect's YouTube. Have a look and let us know what you think. "Guardians of the Galaxy" hits theaters on August 1.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Scream Factory Summer of Fear Drive-In Presents "Night of the Demons"

In the spirit of Friday the 13th, Scream Factory's Summer of Fear Drive-In will be presenting the cult classic "Night of the Demons." The film will be streaming live via the Scream Factory YouTube channel and the Summer of Fear Drive-In site, and will feature exclusive interviews with the films director, Kevin S. Tenney and star Amelia Kinkade.

For those unfamiliar with "Night of the Demons," here is a synopsis of the film: "It’s Halloween night and Angela is throwing a party…but this is no ordinary Halloween party. Everybody’s headed to Hull House, a deserted funeral home, formerly the home of a mass murderer. But when the partygoers decide to have a séance, they awaken something evil...and these party crashers have a thirst for blood. Now it’s a battle for who can survive the night in Hull House."

Viewers will be allowed to interact with Scream Factory and other fans during the broadcast by posting comments on the YouTube channel and using #summeroffear on Twitter. The Summer of Fear Drive-In is a special presentation by Scream Factory, taking place over 3 consecutive Fridays in June, and features live online screenings of certain films with special behind the scenes looks and insights from actors and filmmakers. All the fun of a drive-in movie without the hassle of leaving your home!

Be sure to log-in and catch "Night of the Demons" tonight at 10PM (EST) and stay tuned for "Witchboard" on June 20. In the meantime, here's a little trailer of what you can expect during your virtual "drive-in" experience!

-Nowal Massari

Revenge is Sweet in this Paranormal Prank Inspired By 'The Ring'

"This is my revenge. Paranormal prank." That's always a fun way to start off a video but these ViralBrothers from Prague sure know how to not only execute a prank and also to get tons of hits on their YouTube. To exact revenge on Erik Meldik for dosing him with sleeping pills and leaving him in the Old Town Square, ÄŒenÄ›k Stýblo (thank goodness for the cut and paste option) scares the piss out of Erik thanks to the creepy girl from "The Ring." Poor Erik. He doesn't look too happy. Tough.

Check out the video and let us know if your heart could withstand such an attack.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Rick Grimes vs. Walter White in the Latest 'Epic Rap Battles of History'

It's a battle of the AMC superstars in this newest "Epic Rap Battles of History" pop culture parody. Sheriff Rick Grimes of "The Walking Dead" takes on meth cooker, Walter White of "Breaking Bad." Who do you think won the battles? We wish they got Andy Lincoln and Bryan Cranston to do this but it's pretty funny either way and the actors are pretty spot-on. Contains some language and spoilers so consider yourself warned.

YouTube is full of these battles and their new season has started, so after you enjoy this little beat down and recover from seeing Walter in his tighty White-ies, check out some more.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Unidentified Cryptid Filmed in Oregon

According to some footage from YouTube channel Audio Color World, it appears that video evidence of Bigfoot-esque creature, the Pacific Northwest's most elusive cryptid, has been captured.

The footage shows a strange, almost human-like figure, crouching amongst some bushes on the side of the road. For two and a half minutes, the camera focuses on the creature as it forages around in the plants. Aside from the alleged filming location of Oregon, there isn't any other information to go along with the clip.

Despite the relatively clear view of the mysterious beast, the footage appears to be computer generated, as evidenced by the fluidity of the movement. The lack of footage leading up to or following the event are also suspect, leading many to believe this is part of an unnamed viral marketing campaign or an elaborate hoax. Watch the clip and let us know what you think in the comments.



-Nowal Massari

'WHOLOCK' Crossover Video: 'Doctor Who' Meets 'Sherlock'

In anticipation of the "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "The Time of the Doctor," and the Third Series of "Sherlock," super fan John Smith made this extremely professional-looking crossover video featuring Matt Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Smith offers his description of the video on his YouTube page, "Months after an encounter with a mysterious 'Doctor', Sherlock becomes obsessed with discovering more about this impossible man... until the man makes an unexpected return."

You just have to watch to appreciate it...



-Larissa Mrykalo

Groovy! 'Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness' Fan Video

Wanna see something really groovy? How about a Marvel/Army of Darkness mash-up created by a fan and put on YouTube for us all to enjoy? In this Brian Rosenthal film, the worlds of Peter Parker, Wolverine, Ash Williams, Gwen Stacy and Iron Man collide, and it ain't pretty. Poor Spider-Man gets lost with Gwen in a parking garage and things go horribly wrong during yet another zombie apocalypse. Leave it to Ash to jump in to save the day!

"Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness" is the perfect mix of romance, gore and humor so check it out and let us know what you think! Remember kids, this is made by a super fan and is not associated with Marvel, Disney or the "Evil Dead' franchise.




-Larissa Mrykalo

BBC America to Present First Live Pre-Show for 50th Anniversary of 'Doctor Who'

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Doctor Who," BBC America and Nerdist Industries will be presenting the first ever live simulcast pre-show from the YouTube Space Los Angeles. Hosted by Veronica Belmont, the live pre-show will air right before the premiere on Saturday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m EST on BBC America and will stream to audiences world wide via their YouTube channel.
The pre-show will have live presentations of fan-created content from across the globe, as well as conversations with special guests, including YouTube star Phil DeFranco.

“'Doctor Who' has an amazing social media following and is enormously popular, with millions of views on YouTube. Partnering with YouTube on an innovative pre-show will enable fans everywhere to join our celebration of this groundbreaking series’ 50th anniversary," said BBC America General Manager, Perry Simon of the project.

Head of YouTube Space LA, Liam Collins also shared his excitement, saying "We’re very excited to work with BBC America and Nerdist on this first ever simulcast from YouTube Space LA and are looking forward to welcoming 'Doctor' Who fans and YouTube talents for a truly innovative pre-show experience connecting communities all across the world."

After "The Day of the Doctor," BBC America's YouTube channel will host a YouTube exclusive post show at 4PM EST. Produced by Nerdist Industries for BBC America, with Seth Laderman and Chris Hardwick serving as Executive Producers, the live pre-show will round off a YouTube week of all things "Doctor Who," which featured content from YouTube channel favorites such as Doctor Puppet, Nerdist, PBSideaChannel, How to Cook That, Rugburn, and Emergency Awesome.

-Nowal Massari