District 9 Facebook Page Posts Mysterious Video, But Not For District 9 Kris, February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 It’s not about District 10, either. In fact, the video is in no way related to District 9, or any of the filmmakers behind the movie. It is, however, tied to Sony Pictures, the studio behind the District 9 campaign. This silent and mysterious video is from no other than Battle: Los Angeles. Yep, the page posted the latest viral video for Battle: Los Angeles. A pretty deceptive move that will convince many fans that a District 9 sequel is in the works. Basically, it’s all a clever ruse to get District 9 fans interested in the Battle: Los Angeles viral campaign. There has been little information on an actual sequel to District 9, but don’t expect any news until Neill Blomkamp finishes Elysium.Battle: Los Angeles releases March 11, 2011. News Viral Marketing Viral Videos Battle: Los AngelesDistrict 9Viral video
Build Your Own Facebook Bot Banner For “Real Steel” September 30, 2011Briefly: If you are excited for the upcoming robot boxing film Real Steel, then you can help promote the film by creating a Facebook banner with the Real Steel Bot Banner Builder. You can some of your favorite fighting bots to the banner and adjust their sizes, then you just… Read More
You Might See Warning Signs for “The Darkest Hour” December 1, 2011Summit Entertainment is hoping to replicate the success of Sony’s District 9 viral campaign by creating and supposedly posting warning signs for the alien monsters featured in the upcoming horror film The Darkest Hour. Check out all the signs, courtesy of First Showing, after the break. Read More
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Marketing Jazzes Up New Posters With Spotify Playlists April 4, 2014April 4, 2014In the four weeks since its release, Wes Anderson‘s The Grand Budapest Hotel has grossed over $25 million. Not bad for a film that’s been open in only 1,200 theaters. The film’s marketing campaign has matched Anderson’s quirkiness with fun websites and hilarious trailers. Now new interactive posters have popped… Read More
I really liked district 9 and I want to see what happens with Wickus. I wish the district 9 sequel was coming out instead of that other movie whatshisname is working on. (Although Elysium is a cool title. I use that for my username sometimes.)