For Glee’s Second Season, You Could Be A Cast Member! Dan Koelsch, January 12, 2010January 12, 2010 FOX’s hit new show Glee is only halfway through it’s first season, but it has already been renewed for a second one. The show gained a lot of steam after FOX aired the pilot four months early, building a fan base thanks to it re-airing online and people talking about it. While it’s great news that one of my favorite shows is returning, the more interesting news is that the producers are adding a bit of a viral twist. The marketing for the show has fully embraced the online community that made it what it is, as we have reported on before. So, this shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Glee is holding an open casting call for three open spots next season. You can get more details on the FOX site, but the idea is that they are willing to look at anyone’s audition, professional or amateur. Sure, there’s a good chance that at least one, if not all, of the roles will be filled with professionals, but the promotion should work to build excitement nonetheless. Check out the site to see the current casts’ auditions (including Lea Michele’s above). So, will you try out? Glee returns from its midseason break on Tuesday April 13th at 9/8c. Viral Marketing GLEE
Tron Legacy Soundtrack: Pushed Back To December 7th, Poster Partially Revealed October 11, 2010When the official website for the Tron Legacy soundtrack revealed the album’s release date, a poster for the soundtrack featuring album producers Daft Punk was teased. This weekend was the end of the countdown for the poster, but we only get a glimpse. The soundtrack has also been delayed a… Read More
Where’s Google? February 1, 2010February 1, 2010If you read my latest “What If?” based on Men In Black, you’ll see that one of the sections included using Google Maps Street View to find some wayward aliens. If you haven’t, then why not? Here is the link, now there is no excuse! Well, as is always the… Read More
Abraham Lincoln Is Now On Twitter February 11, 2011It’s not often that you see a serious film test out the viral marketing landscape, so this is a nice treat. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have started up a special character Twitter account for Robert Redford’s The Conspirator. This isn’t just any character, though; It’s President Abraham Lincoln. Read More