ARGs & Campaigns Cloverfield 2: What We Know & Viral Marketing Campaign (Slusho!) Nick Butler, January 8, 2024September 23, 2024 Paramount has has confirmed that the fourth installment in the Cloverfield film franchise will be a direct sequel to the 2008 found-footage film. The origin story of this website is deeply rooted in the 2008 cult classic found-footage monster movie Cloverfield. One year after the movie’s release on 1-18-08, this…
Fan Made Work TIE Fighters Take Center Stage in Ambitious “Star Wars” Animated Fan Film Alex Gerage, March 25, 2015September 23, 2024 Star Wars never really left our collective consciousness, but with Disney’s long-anticipated feature film plans finally coming to fruition, the Saga is about to come back in a big way. One consequence of the renewed interest in the franchise is that many fans will likely seek to develop their own…
Editorials That “The Walking Dead” Spoiler and the Death of Viral Marketing Caleb Hamilton, December 5, 2014February 2, 2025 As soon as the east coast airing of the mid-season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead ended this past Sunday, the various social media accounts associated with the program posted a huge spoiler to the dismay of millions of fans around the world who had yet to see the episode….
ARGs & Campaigns “Godzilla” Viral Campaign Demands The Truth Michael Lee, April 1, 2014September 23, 2024 The Godzilla viral marketing campaign has seen some major updates in the last few days. First we got to know some of the main characters from the film through the film’s MutoResearch viral site. Now the team at Legendary along with Warner Bros are working together on the social media…
Editorials Site News: Executive Editor Dan Koelsch Stepping Down at End of Year Dan Koelsch, November 4, 2013February 2, 2025 At the end of the year, I will step down as Executive Editor and pass the reigns on to current staff writer Michael Lee. I don’t want to make a big deal out of the transition, but I wanted to say a few words before I go.
Apps MoviePass Introduces Beta of Theater Subscription Plan Dan Koelsch, October 5, 2012September 23, 2024 MoviePass is a great idea. It’s basically Netflix at the theater. For a flat monthly fee ($30 right now), you get to see as many movies you want at pretty much any movie theater. The company had some push back from the theater chains when they first announced their plans…
News Become a Campaign Manager for “The Campaign” Nick Butler, July 25, 2012September 23, 2024 MovieViral received a special package from Cam Brady’s campaign for Congress today, and we’ve been hired as honorary Campaign Managers for his reelection bid against Marty Huggins. Of course, this is all for the upcoming film “The Campaign,” starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, which is set to release August…
Fan Made Work Viral Video Round Up: The Dark Knight, Kristen Stewart, David Wain, Transformers, And More! Zach Oldenburg, December 11, 2011September 23, 2024 The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break.Pages: 1 2
Fan Made Work Internet Demands Stephen Colbert “Restoring Truthiness” Rally Nick Butler, September 3, 2010February 2, 2025 Nation, it’s no secret. I’m a huge fan of Stephen Colbert. So, naturally, when I heard about the possibility of a “Restoring Truthiness” rally, I had to do my part; and as a member of the liberal media, my role is to report news to you, the Colbert Nation. Let…
News The Boondock Saints Media Blitz Scott Caldwell, April 23, 2010February 2, 2025 As we’ve covered in the past, The Boondock Saints films have been a success based on their fans, and in addition to that, having their fans spread the love and show their appreciation. And, time and time again, the fan is repaid. Whether it be a special screening, a special…
News No More Viral: NBC and Conan Agree on Departure Dan Koelsch, January 21, 2010September 23, 2024 News outlets are reporting that NBC and Conan O’Brien have finally struck a deal for Conan’s departure. Conan would not agree to move to 12:00am after NBC decided to cancel Jay Leno’s 10pm show and move Jay up to 11:30pm. While most of the details of the deal are not…
Cloverfield Cloverfield 2 Still In Discussion Scott Caldwell, January 16, 2010February 2, 2025 In an interview with MTV, J.J. Abrams, once again, was asked to comment on the possibility of a sequel to the 2008 film, Cloverfield. And, once again, his response was basically the same…..”Early stages”. How many early stages can there be? But, instead of coming at this negatively, I will…
Viral Marketing Viral Marketing: The beginning Iain Welford, August 24, 2009September 23, 2024 As this is my first article for MovieViral, I thought that I would introduce myself and explain why I love the subtle marketing campaign that is viral. For me, the definition of viral marketing is an advertising campaign that introduces an idea of what a film (or product) is about…
Site News Editorial: What happens after District 9? Nick Butler, August 12, 2009September 23, 2024 With the upcoming release of District 9, many of you may be asking what will happen next, in terms of viral marketing. There’s no question that the District 9 viral campaign has been the biggest campaign we’ve followed in 2009, but it needs to be stressed that with the release…
Reviews Review: The Proposal – Reynolds Makes a Chick Flick Semi-Funny Corey, June 22, 2009February 2, 2025 DISCLAIMER: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE TO READ ANY MORE PAST THIS POINT. Andrew Paxton (Reynolds) has hopes and dreams of becoming a big shot editor and sacrifices a lot to accomplish his goals. His biggest obstacle is dealing…
News GEHARA IS COMING!! Cookson, March 11, 2009September 23, 2024 (Cookson is our newest, not to mention first, Contributor to the site) Recently, a new 15 minute giant monster short, entitled GEHARA: THE LONG-HAIRED GIANT MONSTER (Chohatsu Daikaiju Gehara), aired on Japanese television February 24th. The film was met with joy as many fans of the genre finally had something…
Cloverfield This Week In Viral – Cloverfield 2? Dan Koelsch, March 1, 2009February 2, 2025 That’s right, JJ Abrams spoke at WonderCon about the possibility of Cloverfield 2. Here is the video: Not much more than what he and Director Matt Reeves have said in the past, though it seems like they finally have a good idea for the sequel/spin off. Viral news on Angels…
Site News Welcome to MovieViral.com! Dan Koelsch, January 29, 2009September 23, 2024 MovieViral is your #1 source for news and analysis of film viral campaigns. What is this “viral” we speak of? Since the boom of the internet and technology in the last decade, it has become easier for studios to find alternative, unique ways to promote their films and television shows….
Editorials State of MovieViral (2010) Nick Butler, January 30, 2025March 22, 2025 State of MovieViral recorded January 2010 by Nick Butler: Executive Editor Koelsch, Contributing Editor Caldwell, contributing writers, members of MovieViral, Distinguished guests, and fellow readers. Our rules declare that from time to time, the owner shall give to the MovieViral Forum information about the state of our website. And for…
Reviews ‘The Divergent Series: Insurgent’ Review Michael Lee, March 18, 2015September 7, 2023 Here is the thing with adaptations that act as middle part of a franchise, the film lacks a conclusion needed to hook the audience in for the final film – or should I say two films since splitting the final book into two parts is the norm. Many of these…
Interviews ‘The Divergent Series: Insurgent’: Theo James, Ansel Elgort, Jai Courtney Talk Training, Feminine Strength, And More Michael Lee, March 16, 2015September 7, 2023 The Divergent Series: Insurgent follows the events of Divergent. In it Shailene Woodley and Theo James reprise their respective characters, Tris and Four, who are now running from Jeanine, the leader of the Erudite faction, who nearly accomplished the mass execution of the entire Abnegation faction. The two try to…