New TV Spot for District 9 Scott Caldwell, July 21, 2009January 16, 2010 A new TV spot has shown up for District 9, and although it may not look that much different, it SOUNDS different. Take a look, and a listen to the clip below. In this clip, we find out more about the status of the aliens. We knew that they were stuck based on the subtitled trailer (here), but, based on the newscast audio, now we find out it may be due to a disabled ship. Did MNU test something on the ship and break it? I can’t imagine they ran out of gas.We also see that Wikus, our “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood MNU agent”, gets into District 9 where the aliens are being kept. “I did not know they were doing this to you guys” is said by him at one point. But to who? Obvious answer – the aliens. But you never know. Viral Marketing District 9
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
Viral Video Round-Up: Star Wars/Tron Mash-Up and Looks At Two Super Bowl Ads February 3, 2011We have a few random viral videos that fell into our laps today, so let’s get them all out of the way in a Viral Video Round-Up. First we have the ultimate geek mash-up between Star Wars and TRON: Legacy. Finally we have Super Bowl ads, with one Star Wars… Read More
Mission Icefly: New Video Has Hidden Image of Terry O’Quinn, Website Has Mysterious Letters June 25, 2011We’ve been covering the Mission Icefly/Test Subjects Needed viral campaign despite almost conclusive evidence that it’s just for a new flavor of Wrigley’s 5 gum. The campaign has been been interesting to follow, and knowing that 42 Entertainment is probably behind it intrigues us even more. Now we have some… Read More
Thou detect a subtle rock tune there.Also Wikus actually is talking to the aliens, confirmed by the showest footage:“Anyway, while there the reporter witnesses these creatures being abused by the authorities. He says to one of them something along the lines of “I had no idea this was happening to you” as we see police or army rifle butts striking alien faces. “