“Thor” Premiere To Be Broadcast Live Online, Hosted By Old Spice Guy Dan Koelsch, April 28, 2011April 28, 2011 How’s that for a headline? The summer truly kicks off next weekend with the release of Marvel’s Thor, and like all big films, Thor will have a red carpet US premiere featuring the stars of the film and celebrities. Unlike many films, this premiere will be broadcast live on the internet, hosted by the Old Spice Guy himself. Marvel.com will be hosting the live broadcast, which covers the film’s premiere in Hollywood on Monday, May 2, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Below is a video of host Isaiah Mustafa promoting the event.Mustafa is an interesting choice, since he has talked to Marvel about playing hero Luke Cage in a feature film. Whether they choose him or not, Marvel certainly seems to be smitten with the man your man could smell like. Viral Marketing Viral Videos Luke CageMarvelOld SpiceThor
Mysterious Harry Potter Website Teases J.K. Rowling’s Equally Mysterious Announcement June 17, 2011Briefly: J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels, is expected to make a Potter-related announcement on June 23rd, and it has to do with Pottermore.com. The website just has a “coming soon” page, but it does link to a YouTube countdown to the announcement. There’s also a Twitter account,… Read More
“Apollo 18” Viral Updated With Two New Images, But What’s The Password? January 17, 2011January 17, 2011Alright MovieViralites (copyright pending), we need your help on this one. The Apollo 18 subpage Cosmonauts has been updated again with two new images, but the password to access them has changed (for the previous images, it was “apollosoyuz”). Let us know in the comments if you figure it out…. Read More
Syfy’s “Haven” Will Follow Twitter-integrated Plot August 12, 2011August 12, 2011In the past, we have reported on television shows that have integrated events on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. More recently, USA’s Covert Affairs did something like this where Twitter users were able to interact with CIA operatives on a mission in Budapest during an episode. Now, Syfy’s… Read More
Mustafa says, “Sweet Christmas” in the video… Wonder if that’s a little hint being dropped by Marvel. Hmmmm!