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
Surrogates Viral Review September 29, 2009May 12, 2011As we reported yesterday, Surrogates opened this weekend to poor results, despite my glowing review. One of the points I brought up was how Disney/Touchstone Pictures dropped the ball in terms of marketing. Obviously the awareness of the film was low, and there are many things that contributed to that…. Read More
‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I’ Reveals Latest Viral Marketing Strategy District Voices October 21, 2014October 21, 2014What Lionsgate has done with the viral marketing for The Hunger Games franchise is brilliant. So far fans have been able to register as citizens of districts, take part in Capitol Couture, and they can become a part of a revolution. They’ve revealed some viral marketing hints for The Hunger… Read More
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” Viral Site ElectroArrvies Turns Into EnemiesUnite.com December 30, 2013Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has always had to deal with a plethora of villains, enemies, and criminals. In the comics, six of the webslinger’s greatest villains banded together, and called themselves the Sinister Six. The roster may have changed, but their intentions didn’t. Sony is hoping that it will all… 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.)