Buy an Album, Get “Fringe” Spoilers? Dan Koelsch, January 8, 2011January 9, 2011 I’m not a big fan of the J.J. Abrams sci-fi television show Fringe myself, but I watched a bit of the first season and thought it was interesting. Part of my problem was how complicated the plot was (as should be expected from an Abrams show, even on FOX), but if you’re dying to learn some spoilers, you’re in luck, as long as there’s a record store near you. On the upcoming January 21st episode of Fringe, Walter gets to meet his musical hero, Roscoe Joyce, the keyboardist for the ’70s band Violet Sedan Chair, who is played by Back to the Future‘s Christopher Lloyd. The band has been mentioned on the show before, and their name has been analyzed for clues. The shows producers have engineered a brilliant viral marketing move by actually creating an album for the band, titled Seven Suns, and actually shipping it to independent record stores across the country. In fact, the classic vinyl albums have been in stores for months now. If that wasn’t good enough, TV Line is reporting that there are some direct connections to the show:The best part: Each individual album is different, including specific spoilers and clues about the show embedded in the lyrics (and possibly elsewhere). “They all have unique properties,” says the source. So, if you find a copy, let us know, and see if you can find any clues or spoilers! There’s also a video recently posted on YouTube is supposedly connected, but I have my doubts. Head on over there to see for yourself. Fringe returns to FOX to continue its third season on January 21st, in its new Friday 9pm timeslot. Viral Marketing FoxFringeJ.J. AbramsViolet Sedan Chair
“The Walking Dead” Have Invaded Facebook! October 8, 2011October 12, 2011Do you absolutely love video editing and are a fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead? Well you’re in luck because Facebook, AMC TV, and Pizza Hut have created an app that mashes up those two things you love. The Walking Dead Mashup Facebook app gives you complete creative control over… Read More
Viral Marketing Edward Norton Stars In “FortyEight” Viral Marketing Campaign November 26, 2013November 26, 2013If you recently watched The Walking Dead or Marvel’s Agents of Shield, you probably came across a commercial spot for something involving Edward Norton and the hashtag #fortyeight. Many people via Twitter were wondering what the teaser was for. Could it be a new movie starring Norton, a TV show… Read More
Statler and Waldorf Take Over Twitter September 20, 2011September 20, 2011Briefly: Everyone’s favorite trolls, the grumpy old Muppets Statler and Waldorf, have taken over the Muppets Studio Twitter account after a “random drawing”. Check out the feed for such gems as “We’re not exactly sure how Twitter works, but Fozzie doesn’t know how a joke works and it never stopped… Read More
Hmm, I’m still waiting for the unedited Fringe Promo version of Nine Inch Nail’s “Zero-Sum” so at least I’m hoping it will come out.