“Skyline” Takes To YouTube For Final Marketing Push Dan Koelsch, November 12, 2010November 12, 2010 Universal Pictures’ and Rogue’s Skyline takes the latest trend in movies choosing high concept plots and stunning visuals over big names and takes it to the next level. The most recognizable name in the credits for this alien invasion film is probably Donald Faison of Scrubs fame, but the impressive special effects shown in trailers have garnered the film a lot of attention. With a budget of only $10 million, the strategy just might work. Now the marketing gurus are taking the film’s buzz straight to YouTube. YouTube star Philip Defranco has a Skyline playlist that consists of Skyline-related videos on four high profile accounts, two of which belong to him. The videos range from interviews (one of which includes how the low budget was achieved) to “How To Survive an ALIEN INVASION”. Check out all the videos below. You can also watch a recent Skyline-sponsored Kassem G video here. Skyline is directed by brothers Greg and Colin Strause, and written by Joshua Cordes and Liam O’Donnell. It opens in theaters today nationwide (and in the UK). Viral Marketing Viral Videos Phiip DeFrancoSkylinesxephilYouTube
Robert Rodriguez’s Newest Film Stars Kobe Bryant February 3, 2011We’ve seen big name directors try their hand at commercials before, so it should be no surprise that Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Machete) has taken the plunge with Nike. Rodriguez directed a short film starring Los Angeles Lakers basketball phenom Kobe Bryant called The Black Mamba (Bryant’s nickname for being… Read More
Community To Have Twitter Episode Before Season Premiere September 23, 2010September 26, 2010Community‘s second season starts tonight on NBC, but the tech-savvy network is kicking things off a bit early. While the show starts at 8pm (7pm Central), NBC will do a “Twittersode” at 7pm. Get the details after the break. Read More
Watch Four Minutes of “Green Lantern” Footage Screened at WonderCon April 2, 2011After getting positive buzz from screening 10 minutes of the upcoming superhero movie Green Lantern at both CinemaCon and WonderCon this week, Warner Bros. has decided to keep fans happy by releasing four minutes of that footage online. Download it in HD from Apple, or click through to see it… Read More