Seth MacFarlane To Donate $1 Million Towards “Reading Rainbow” Kickstarter Campaign Michael Lee, June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 We already know how the Reading Rainbow kickstarter campaign was able to accumulate the $1 million funds needed to relaunch the PBS series into a readily available scholarly program for the youth. In fact there were some really cool incentives for fans should they give larger amounts. But with the campaign drawing to a close in a few days, a new backer has emerged, and he will donate up to $1 millions, of his own money towards the program.That person is comedian Seth MacFarlane. Hit the jump to see how he is helping the Reading Rainbow Kickstarter campaign out.MacFarlane has agreed to match whatever comes in after the $4 million mark; Reading Rainbow has brought in over $4,119,000 so far. Although the $1 million goal has been met, Lavar Burton’s hopes to reach the $5 million target. So if it ends up earning that remaining $1 million, the campaign would have a $6 million total backing. Sounds great right? Head over to the official Reading Rainbow Kickstarter page to contribute to the campaign and earn whatever incentives are left.Here’s what Burton had to say:“With his help, we can make an even bigger difference for an entire generation of kids.” ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral News KickstarterLaVar BurtonReading RainbowSeth MacFarlane
Viral Video Round Up: Ticklish Cage, Back to the Future, Blade Runner, Twin Towers Tribute, And More! September 12, 2011September 12, 2011The 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.Pages: 1 2 Read More
“Community” #SixSeasonAndAMovie Campaign Looks Hilariously Similar To “The Social Network” April 22, 2014April 21, 2014There was a time when fans of a sitcom or drama would send a massive amount of postage mail to TV studio execs to keep their show alive. But in an age of social media, we now have the much more cost-effective hashtags and memes to turn to. One praticular… Read More
Viral Marketing FX Series “Lights Out” Wants You To Knock Out A Heavyweight January 4, 2011Basic cable is the new home for complex dramas, and FX looks to continue the trend with their boxing series Lights Out. The show follows heavyweight fighter Patrick ‘Lights’ Leary,” played by Holt McCallany, and FX has created a live-action online game where you can fight Leary. Check out the… Read More