New “Prometheus” Viral Video Give Us A Look At Janek Prepping For Duty Caleb Hamilton, September 9, 2012September 9, 2012 Prometheus had a very strange, but effective viral campaign leading up to its release. However, the marketing didn’t stop. If you sat through the credits, viewers spotted a message which lead to a new page on the Weyland Industries website. The film is scheduled to be released on home media on October 11th, 2012. So could this clip of Captain Janek be a sneak peek at one of the disc’s special features? Check it out after the break!There isn’t much footage of Janek in the clip, but what we do see is him getting suited up for his mission on the Prometheus. See what you can make of it.This clip doesn’t give us enough to go on. It looks like this was a costume screen test and it was slightly altered and turned into a character profile video. Perhaps we’ll see more of these in the special features?Prometheus will be available for download through Fox’s DigitalHD on September 18th. Also available on Blu-ray and DVD on October 11th. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral Videos 20th Century FoxPrometheusViral marketingViral video
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Viral Video Round Up: Anchorman, Kristen Bell, Star Wars, Prometheus, Jamie Foxx, And More! January 8, 2012January 8, 2012The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break. Read More
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