Viral Bits: Real “Inception”, Clever “Law & Order: UK” Ad, Fan Made “Source Code” Poster, and More!

Viral Bits: Real “Inception”, Clever “Law & Order: UK” Ad, Fan Made “Source Code” Poster, and More!

Sometimes we get viral news that’s just too small and too much to divide into individual posts. This is one of those times. So, sit back and relax as we give you Viral Bits ranging from fan viral videos to how to perform a real life Inception.

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“Cedar Rapids” Sends Out Calendar, Gets Viral Website

“Cedar Rapids” Sends Out Calendar, Gets Viral Website

The Fox Searchlight comedy Cedar Rapids is only a few weeks away from its February 11th theatrical release, but we are now just seeing some viral marketing, and its targeted for the film’s Sundance Film Festival premiere this month. There’s nothing like a non-working website and calendar to get you excited for a film! Get…

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“Jackass” Guys Spoof “Inception” For Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

“Jackass” Guys Spoof “Inception” For Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the Jackass gang are making parody videos for all the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which airs tomorrow night on VH1. First up is their spoof of Inception, which I have to say falls flat for me. Let us know what you think in…

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Film Marketing Trends in 2011

Film Marketing Trends in 2011

We have learned over the past few years that there is no exact science to film marketing, particularly within the online realm. Hollywood studios have developed any number of different campaigns using social networks and alternate reality games that have lead to astounding success and abject failure. Writer and marketing pro Chris Thilk of MovieMarketingMadness.com…

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Super 8 Tidbits: IMAX and Trailer Date

Super 8 Tidbits: IMAX and Trailer Date

Briefly: J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 movie is about to get a lot less secretive. Paramount announced that the sci-fi thriller being co-produced by Steven Spielberg will be released in IMAX, along with the studio’s other 2011 big budget offerings. Also, Abrams himself told Collider that they are planning to release the trailer for Super 8…

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Viral Video: A Brief History of Conspicuous Product Placement in Movies

Viral Video: A Brief History of Conspicuous Product Placement in Movies

Product placement has been a staple of American filmmaking since the motion camera was invented. Sometime it’s done with subtlety, while other times it’s blatant (which comical, whether intended or not). Oliver Noble over at Film Drunk gives us a history lesson on product placement in movies, specifically the more obvious forms. Take a look…

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Short Film Round Up: “Star Wars Bounty Hunter”, “3 Minutes”, and “The Trashmaster”

Short Film Round Up: “Star Wars Bounty Hunter”, “3 Minutes”, and “The Trashmaster”

The last day or so I’ve seen a few cool short films, so I thought I’d do a round up to feature them all. First, we have a 20 minute Star Wars film from Aaron Burke titled Star Wars Bounty Hunter, which features more Boba Fett than the entire original trilogy did. Read about the…

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