What Is Operation Early Bird? Caleb Hamilton, December 8, 2011December 8, 2011 Yesterday, we reported the start of a viral campaign for The Dark Knight Rises and today we have some major developments! A new CIA transcript and a countdown! Check it out after the jump!The Fire Rises website has gone blank; that image of Bane everyone worked to reveal back in May has disappeared. The Fire Rises Twitter page (@thefirerises), was updated this afternoon with a twitpic link, leading to a third CIA document, which you can read below (click to enlarge). So what is “Operation Early Bird”? Head over to www.operationearlybird.com and wait. The countdown should end tomorrow around 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST. ARGs & Campaigns Social Networks Viral Marketing The Dark Knight RisesTwitter
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Exclusive Crazies Comic Book Review February 17, 2010October 18, 2011Most films that have viral campaigns do so because there is so much backstory worth exploring, yet they cannot waste time (and pacing) in the film to flesh it all out. The Crazies falls into that category, as the events leading up to the outbreak are glossed over in favor… Read More
Viral Video: MTV Movie Awards Promo for Host Aziz Ansari April 30, 2010April 30, 2010The MTV Movie Awards have grown to become one the top award shows in terms of views, though probably not prestige. In honoring that tradition, comedian and actor Aziz Ansari (Funny People, Parks and Recreation) is hosting this year. One of their promos takes a deep look into the question… Read More