Video Round-Up: February 1, 2016

"Speedrun: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" by 1A4 STUDIO

The geniuses at 1A4 Studio (makers of such gems as the Blade Runner speedrun) are back again with their take on Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  Poe’s “I’m gonna getcha!” is my favorite line.

Conan O'Brien Meets His Show’s Censor - In this classic Conan clip from 2010 (that was just released), Conan O'Brien stops by the office of TBS' Standards and Practices Manager, Jim Spann, to find out what types of offensive things he can and cannot get away with on his late-night talk show.

Dear Kitten: Beginnings - A wise older cat (voiced by Ze Frank) shares his kittenhood memories and experiences with his new kitten housemate, in the latest edition of the "Dear Kitten" ad series for Friskies cat food.

Music Video: Tribute To David Bowie

"Rick Wakeman's Tribute To David Bowie - Life On Mars" by BBC Radio 2

Musician Rick Wakeman, the original pianist who played on the iconic David Bowie song “Life on Mars,“ played a haunting piano-only version of the song at the BBC -Radio 2 studios on January 10, 2016 in memory of his friend. The tribute became so popular that Wakeman recorded a new version of that song along with a new version of “Space Oddity“, the proceeds to benefit the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. The digital download is available through Amazon US, Amazon UK, Google Play and iTunes.

Following the overwhelming response to Rick’s appearance with Simon Mayo where he performed Life on Mars as a tribute to David Bowie, Rick has now recorded new versions of both Life on Mars and Space Oddity for digital release on Friday 22nd January, with all artist royalties being donated to Macmillan Cancer Support charity.

Music Video: Accapella Muppet theme

"The Muppets sing the classic theme from The Muppets Show" by The Muppets

Over 60 Muppets joined together to recreate an acapella version of the original theme song to The Muppet Show.

Music Video: Classical Adele

"Adele - Hello / Lacrimosa (Mozart) – ThePianoGuys" by ThePianoGuys

The Piano Guys feed your latest Adele obsession with this cello cover of "Hello" in combination with the somber Mozart requiem”Lacrimosa” with absolutely stunning results.

Documentary: Star Wars to Jedi

"From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga" (1983)

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy. The documentary is primarily a look at the making of the film Return of the Jedi, which had been released that year. However it includes considerable material and behind-the-scenes footage from the two previous Star Wars films and an extensive interview with Star Wars creator George Lucas who discusses his influences, his original plans, and the process of creating the saga.

Video: If Google Was A Guy

"If Google Was A Guy (Part 5)" by CollegeHumor

College Humor is back with a fifth edition of their popular sketch series that imagines Google as a guy who's fed up with everyone's ridiculous searches.

"These searches may be dumb, but don’t forget who wrote them. You did… for the 5th time."

Video: If Soda Commercials Were Honest

"If Soda Commercials Were Honest - Honest Ads" by Cracked

Cracked imagines what it would be like if soda commercials were honest in their latest installment of “Honest Ads.”

"If it's hot out and you're in dire need of refreshment, just grab yourself an ice cold bottle of candy."