These scenes were an homage to many cultural influences ranging from classic/non-classic literature, comic books, film and TV. Blade Runner (noodle vendor), Don Quixote (Sancho Panza, Dulcinea), Discworld (swamp dragon), Star Trek (Scotty, "beam me up"), Battlestar Galactica (Caprica, cylons), Star Wars (Jedi, C-3PO, Yoda speak), Highlander ("there can be only one"), King Arthur (Lancelot), Sherlock Holmes (Dr Watson, Castle Arkham), Batman (Arkham), X-men (danger room), Spider-man (Curt Connors/The Lizard) and possibly HP Lovecraft (Arkham) as well.