Cookie Monster Campaigns to Host Saturday Night Live Dan Koelsch, November 24, 2010 After a social network campaign successfully got Betty White a hosting gig on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, it’s no surprise that a trend has caught on to get obscure actors to host SNL. But, what about characters? Sesame Street continues their trend of cultural-savvy videos with an audition tape of sorts from Cookie Monster, who wants to follow in Betty White’s footsteps as an unconventional SNL host. Check out the video after the break. Sesame Street has also created a Facebook Fan Page for the campaign, and this wouldn’t be the first time puppets would be on the show. Jim Henson created a few characters for the first season of SNL. Do you think Cookie Monster should host Saturday Night Live? Social Networks Viral News Viral Videos Saturday Night LiveSesame StreetThe MuppetsViral video
Fan Made Work Two More Year End Movie Mashup Videos December 21, 2010March 29, 2011I’m sure we’ll see a lot of videos in the coming weeks that look to mash up clips from this year’s movies. We’ve already showcased one that’s made the viral rounds (/Film even interviewed the video’s editor), and now we have two more that are worth a look as well…. Read More
Watch the “Jackass” Spoof of “Black Swan” January 19, 2011Sure, the Critics Choice Awards were last week, but after seeing the stars of Jackass 3D take on Inception for the award show, you know you wanted to see their other spoofs of Best Picture nominees. Well, now the video parody of Black Swan is available online, courtesy of /Film,… Read More
YouTube Tuesday: Freddie Wong (a.k.a. freddiew) April 10, 2012April 9, 2012YouTube Tuesday is a new feature on MovieViral where we shine the spotlight on our favorite YouTube channels. Specifically, we want to showcase channels that are creating great content related to film and television on a regular basis. Last we started off with little-seen Glove and Boots, so this week… Read More