Statler and Waldorf Take Over Twitter Dan Koelsch, September 20, 2011September 20, 2011 Briefly: 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 him. Ohh ho ho ho!”. The critics have taken the reigns to help promote the upcoming movie The Muppets due out November 23rd. Thanks to Sajin for the heads up. Social Networks Viral Marketing The MuppetsTwitter
Social Media Monthly: June 2012 May 29, 2012May 28, 2012Welcome to our only monthly feature here on MovieViral. A day or two ahead of time (we got a head start this month), we’ll list the various social media accounts (specifically Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for now) for all the major theatrical releases each month. We hope that this allows… Read More
Receive a Call From the Takers August 20, 2010Briefly: Sony Pictures has tried a few viral marketing attempts to gain interest in the upcoming heist film Takers, starring Chris Brown, rapper T.I., and an ensemble cast. Their latest gimmick is to let you get a call from one of the “Takers” on opening day, August 27th. Sign up… Read More
The Expendables Demand That You Don’t Press the Button August 11, 2012The cast of Expendables 2 really don’t want you to press that button. Lionsgate has created the DontPressTheButton.com, where stars Terry Crews and Dolph Lundgren yell at you to not press the red button in the middle of the screen. When you do press it, you get some short clips… Read More