“Thor” Premiere To Be Broadcast Live Online, Hosted By Old Spice Guy Dan Koelsch, April 28, 2011April 28, 2011 How’s that for a headline? The summer truly kicks off next weekend with the release of Marvel’s Thor, and like all big films, Thor will have a red carpet US premiere featuring the stars of the film and celebrities. Unlike many films, this premiere will be broadcast live on the internet, hosted by the Old Spice Guy himself. Marvel.com will be hosting the live broadcast, which covers the film’s premiere in Hollywood on Monday, May 2, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Below is a video of host Isaiah Mustafa promoting the event.Mustafa is an interesting choice, since he has talked to Marvel about playing hero Luke Cage in a feature film. Whether they choose him or not, Marvel certainly seems to be smitten with the man your man could smell like. Viral Marketing Viral Videos Luke CageMarvelOld SpiceThor
Apply For Citizenship to “Elysium” Now! May 15, 2013Briefly: The Elysium viral website ItsBetterUpHere.com is now taking applications for citizenship on the orbiting paradise. You just have to answer some questions and ignore the condescending robotic concierge. Unfortunately, it looks rigged to reject most if not all applicants (see my result above). Do you think you qualify for… Read More
Discovery Networks Explains Chaplin’s Time Traveler Video November 5, 2010Last week we brought you the story of the “Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler“. Footage from 1928 showed a woman who was holding something up to her ear, and filmmaker George Clarke layed out his case for why he thinks she’s a time traveler with a cell phone. Discovery Networks decided… Read More
“Skyline” Takes To YouTube For Final Marketing Push November 12, 2010November 12, 2010Universal Pictures’ and Rogue’s Skyline takes the latest trend in movies choosing high concept plots and stunning visuals over big names and takes it to the next level. The most recognizable name in the credits for this alien invasion film is probably Donald Faison of Scrubs fame, but the impressive… Read More
Mustafa says, “Sweet Christmas” in the video… Wonder if that’s a little hint being dropped by Marvel. Hmmmm!