Propaganda Posters & Prequel Comic For Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pacific Rim” Michael Lee, October 12, 2012 Viral activity is not limited to the web; it can go as far as physical face-to-face interactions. While there aren’t any particular viral campaigns for Pacific Rim that we know of, the poster for the New York Comic-Con could provide the inspiration needed to push one through. There will also be a comic book prequel tie-in to provide much needed info to tell readers and potential audiences how the film got to where it is. Check it all out below.The comic book will be broken into three separate parts “covering the in-world history from the first attack up to just before the movie.” Apparently this war between these large monsters and human operated robots have been going on so a long time, which probably means that readers won’t be seeing certain characters. According to Cinemablend no release date has been set.But that’s not the only Pacific Rim news bit to report on. In attempts to muster up some interest for the film, a propaganda-style poster for the film has been released. The poster appeared on the film’s official Facebook page.WB will release Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim in theaters on July 12th. Viral Marketing Guillermo Del ToroNew York Comic-ConPacific Rim
“Green Lantern” Gets ‘Got Milk?’ Ad, Viral Site, And More May 28, 2011Remember when we were all worried that Green Lantern would not have much of a marketing push due to difficulties with its special effects? It seems that in the weeks since Warner Bros. tempered marketing expectations, fans have faced a barraged of trailers, television spots, viral websites, and much more…. Read More
Avatar Viral Review December 23, 2009December 23, 2009This review contains minimal spoilers for those who have yet to see Avatar. I definitely recommend checking out Iain’s review of the film, as it sums up my personal reaction perfectly. Although the film’s story was far more pedestrian and predictable than I originally thought (and would have liked), there is no… Read More
Is Invader Zim Coming Back? April 25, 2010December 20, 2011Almost a decade ago, Invader Zim, a highly praised Nickelodeon cartoon show created by Johnen Vasquez, was canceled for various reasons. Despite this, the fan base has remained strong all these years; so strong that Viacom-released DVDs with unaired episodes have come out with above average sales. Recently, however, there has been large… Read More