Dimension Films’ “Apollo 18” Lets You Ask UFOlogist Stan Friedman Questions Dan Koelsch, August 24, 2011 Briefly: To help promote their upcoming found footage Sci-Fi thriller Apollo 18, Dimension Films sponsored an IAmA Reddit thread with UFOlogist Stan Friedman, where you could ask him questions related to the film or UFOs. However, the thread quickly got ugly with users attacking Friedman for being part of a promotion, calling him a fraud, and much more. This is one of the negative aspects of viral marketing, since the audience becomes part of it, and you can’t control how they will react. Apollo 18 opens in theaters on September 2nd. Social Networks Viral Marketing Apollo 18RedditStan Friedman
2 New District 9 Clips – “Aliens Arrive” and “Sprayed” August 13, 2009August 13, 2009Sony Pictures has released two more clips from District 9. The first, titled “Aliens Arrive”, has an interview Grey Bradnam about the situation when the aliens first arrived set against the scene of humans first entering the ship and possibly encountering the non-humans. The second clip is just an extended… Read More
Featured App: “The Devil Inside” for iPhone, iPod, And iPad December 28, 2011July 29, 2012There are far more ways to experience a film beyond the theaters. Apps for your smart phone or tablet are the newest form, and that’s where I come in. My job is to weed out the bad and send through the good. Today’s featured app is “The Devil Inside” for… Read More
FOX and NBC Fall Pilots’ Viral Potential May 23, 2011Last week was big for the major TV networks as they unveiled their fall lineups. Today, we’re going to take a look at several new shows airing this fall and decide if they have the potential to spawn viral campaigns. Some may be no brainers, others may surprise you. Read… Read More