“Heroes Reborn” To Launch Digital Series Prequel And Social Media Campaign Michael Lee, February 22, 2014 As some of you may already know, NBC surprised everyone by announcing that they would be relaunching the cult series hit Heroes. NBC made the announcement earlier tonight during the Olympic Primetime. Titled Heroes Reborn, the series will make it’s return for a 13 episode run in 2015. But before all of that can happen, the network will launch a digital series to introduce the characters you will see in the new series. Obviously there will be new characters introduced to the series, but series creator Tim Kring says we should not rule out past characters returning to the series.Launching a new digital series means there will be a strong viral marketing connection. Hit the jump to see the video and how viral marketing could play a factor.An excerpt from the press release released earlier this evening.With the return of “Heroes Reborn,” NBC will launch a digital series prior to the 2015 premiere that will introduce the characters and new storylines. This leveraging of social media is a way for fans to re-engage with what was one for the true pioneers in multiplatform storytelling.#HeroesRebornThe last viral marketing campaign and ARG had fans participate in a carnival like game where the final season was set. It may have been the weakest of all the seasons, but it was a great way to keep fans interested in the dying series.Now with the series relaunching, and social media being a much more prevalent factor in getting the word out, an innovative viral marketing campaign by means of social media or ARG could be just the thing to bring Heroes back to its former glory.Here’s the video announcement. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral News Heroes RebornNBCTim Kring
Help Choose The Ending of the “Clue”-centric 100th Episode of the TV Show “Psych” March 25, 2013To celebrate the 100th episode of the long-running USA comedic detective series Psych, they’re allowing fans to dictate how the show ends live on the air. To find out more about the episode and how you can participate in the vote this Wednesday, hit the jump for details. Read More
Viral Video Round Up: Andrew Garfield, Inception, Captain America, Cowboys & Aliens, LOST, and More! July 24, 2011The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere inbetween. 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.Pages: 1 2 Read More
Check Out This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Fight The Foot” Fan Made Short Film January 24, 2011January 24, 2011GeekTyrant has found a pretty impressive fan made short film based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, called Fight the Foot. Considering there’s an entire YouTube page and website dedicated to it, it’s safe to assume this will become a series, which I would definitely be down for. Watch for… Read More