FOX’s “Alcatraz” Viral Turns Into Sweepstakes Dan Koelsch, February 1, 2012 On Friday we updated you on the latest part of the Legends of Alcatraz viral campaign for FOX’s new mystery show Alcatraz. A select few actually got to go on a special tour of the prison island and collect some viral clues. Find out what happened after the jump. Collider has the details of the scavenger hunt from the viral event, which included some pretty cool items. Read the fan-written description of the event over there, but if you couldn’t make it, then you are still in luck. The Legends of Alcatraz website has some puzzles you can play in order to get more entries into their Ford sweepstakes. There are five puzzles open now, with more added every week. We don’t want to spoil the fun, so we won’t give you the answers.Let us know in the comments below if you like the fact this has turned into a sweepstakes, or would you have rather had more complex narrative viral campaign?P.S. The FOX YouTube channel looks to be starting a series of videos that have Dr. Soto (Jorge Garcia) giving a tour of Alcatraz. Could this be part of the viral campaign, or simply a nice little online exclusive for fans? Watch Part 1 below. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral Videos AlcatrazFoxLegends of Alcatraz
Play “The Last Stand” Online Game January 12, 2013Briefly: The Last Stand is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comeback as a leading action star, and you can get in on the action by playing the The Last Stand Shoot Out. The basic online shooter game has you defend the small border town of Sommerton Junction from drug lords. Try it out… Read More
Steven Soderbergh’s “Side Effects” Gets A Viral Website December 3, 2012Are you looking for a new depression medication? Well, Ablixa (Alipazone) might be just right for you. At TryAblixa.com, you can sign up to emails for more information of the prescription drug, as well as get a free evaluation from one of their Professionals. But wait, that “Professional” pictured looks… Read More
Viral Video Round Up: Year-End Mash-ups, The Hobbit, Sherlock vs. Doctor Who, and More! December 15, 2013The Internet is full of videos related to movies and television, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest. Check out this week’s videos after the break. Read More