District 9 and 2012 Updates Scott Caldwell, August 4, 2009August 4, 2009 A pretty busy Monday caused a few stories to slip through the cracks. 2012 and District 9 both had some not-so-revealing updates. MNUSpreadslies has a new video up in retaliation towards the propaganda being place on D-9.com. We now get a look at what appears to be a politician (notice the flag pin on his lapel) all in favor of the residents of District 9. Almost afraid of they might be capable of. Perhaps they are pushing for the allowed voting from the Non-Humans. We’ll have the video up when/if it’s embeddable. In 2012 news, Charlie Frost’s website, ThisIsTheEnd.com, has a few updates.We have a reiteration of both the lottery and the ambassadors. Nothing new there. A video response from the IHC in regards to said Ambassadors. And finally, the backs of some IHC t-shirts. Looks like the 2012 movie isn’t as high up on the search engine lists as they hoped. Last minute effort to boost the ratings? So there you have it. Get out and vote for Alien rights, and don’t forget to Google the end of the world while you’re at it. Stay tuned for our what will be know as the “Greatest District 9 Review EVER” Viral Marketing 2012District 9
Pre-Roll Ads May Affect Viral Videos February 20, 2010If you are one of many who find the 15 second pre-roll advertisements placed before online videos increasingly annoying, chances are you’re about to get a little more peeved. Jim Louderback at Advertising Age has an informative assessment on the bottom line success of pre-roll ads, and why this traditional… Read More
District 10: Blomkamp Wants Sharlto Back August 17, 2009August 18, 2009Our friends at /Film have an article about Neill Blomkamp talking about a District 9 sequel and how he wants Sharlto Copley (Wikus van de Merwe) back in it. I don’t think I’m alone when I say…how could they make a sequel without Wikus? Is there anything they could do… Read More
2012 Viral: Please Leave a Message September 4, 2009September 4, 2009Once again, Charlie Frost is on top of his game. How the guy manages to keep his Winnebago in tip top shape, and yet still find time to post conspiracies and insider info is beyond me. I’m thinking we may have a spot for Mr. Frost on the MovieViral team…. Read More