Galifianakis And Ferrell Take To Facebook To Launch “The Campaign” Zach Oldenburg, May 7, 2012 One of this summers most anticipated comedies, “The Campaign”, has just launched a very interesting, very funny viral campaign, aimed to persuade viewers to choose their side before the films release. Hit the jump to see the first glimpse of the films lead contenders, played by Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell. Is this films cast not a match made in Heaven? If you don’t agree, then I think your opinion will surely be changed after you watch these two political campaigns, launched on two separate Facebook pages.Cam Brady, played by Will Ferrell: Marty Huggins, played by Zach Galifianakis: I’m very excited to see Galifianakis play what I can only assume is the film version of his infamous ‘twin brother’ character, with Ferrell playing a mix between Ricky Bobby and his George W. Bush impression. To view Cam Brady’s Facebook page, click here. To vote Marty Huggins, hit the link.The film, directed by Jay Roach (Meet The Parents, Austin Powers) follows the story of “two rival North Carolina politicians with presidential aspirations [that] tangle with one another”, with a release date of August 10th, 2012. Social Networks Viral Marketing Viral News Viral Videos ferrellGalifianakisThe CampaignWillZach
Apply For Citizenship to “Elysium” Now! May 15, 2013Briefly: The Elysium viral website ItsBetterUpHere.com is now taking applications for citizenship on the orbiting paradise. You just have to answer some questions and ignore the condescending robotic concierge. Unfortunately, it looks rigged to reject most if not all applicants (see my result above). Do you think you qualify for… Read More
Tribeca Film Fest Announces New Transmedia Award August 7, 2012The Tribeca Film Festival announced today that they would be creating a new award for transmedia projects to “celebrate new trends in digital media and recognize these transmedia creators who employ an innovative, interactive, web-based or multi-platform approach to story creation.” More after the break. Read More
Potential Outbreak: James Cameron’s AVATAR June 16, 2009June 16, 2009Potential Outbreak is a weekly article of MovieViral concerning “possible” viral marketing of upcoming future films and what these films can use so they can be successful. Avatar is set to release in late December of this year (2009) but this film still has time to compose a timely and… Read More