Premake Trailers Turn Your Favorites Into 50s B Movies Dan Koelsch, May 20, 2010 Many fans know that Indiana Jones series is based on the old 1940s action serials, but what if it was really made during that time? Ivan Guerrero mashes up old clips from serials and B-Movies in the 40s and 50s, and makes them into trailers for some of your favorite films, calling them “Premakes”. He’s done everything from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Forrest Gump to his latest, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Check out a few of his videos, including side-by-side comparisons, after the break. Empire Strikes Back (Regular and Side-by-Side) Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark Forrest Gump Check out Ivan’s YouTube channel for more info on these, as well as to see more videos. Viral Marketing Empire Strikes BackFan MadeForrest GumpIndiana JonesRaiders of the Lost ArkStar Wars
New Website and Comic-Con Info For Rango July 19, 2010July 19, 2010In the trailer for Paramount’s animated film Rango, you may have noticed the bright orange fish toy. Well, thanks to a new viral website provided by Slashfilm, we now know that fish is named Mr. Timms and it has a following. Get the details below. Read More
ABC’s Castle To Release “Naked Heat” Novel July 12, 2010July 12, 2010ABC’s hit show Castle is starting a viral trend that coincides with each season premiere. The crime procedural, about accomplished detective novel writer Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) following around his new muse, Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic). Last year a real book by the fake author was released, and the… Read More
How To Ruin A Viral (Part 2): Mess Up June 3, 2009July 18, 2010District 9 has a very versatile viral campaign encompassing two opposing forces, four websites, and the social networking world. Despite all this, many have complained about the viral not living up to its potential. Sure, all the pieces are in place, but Sony isn’t playing the game correctly. For instance, they went… Read More