DreamWorks to Have a “Fright Night Feeding Freenzy” Event At Comic-Con Michael Lee, June 24, 2011June 25, 2011 With Marvel announcing that they would not be making an appearance at Comic-Con this year, it seems that other studios will be taking advantage of their absence by filling it with their own panels. Fright Night will be making a special appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con this year, a few weeks before the films theatrical release. But not only that, the film will also be kicking off a social media campaign on all the major social networking sites. Hit the jump to see what DreamWorks has in store for us. DreamWorks Studios is pleased to present a special insider look at its upcoming, 3D reimagining of the horror classic Fright Night at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International Convention. On Friday, July 22, a panel presentation will be held in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. On the dais will be talent from the film, including Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Imogen Poots, director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Marti Noxon. Activities also include a fan appreciation party as well as a screening in advance of the film’s opening in theaters on August 19th.On Friday, June 24th, the film’s social media campaign; “The Fright Night Feeding Frenzy” kicks off with a chance to win a VIP trip for two to San Diego Comic-Con in partnership with Yahoo! Movies. The trip includes travel, accommodations and admittance to all Fright Night scheduled events. “The Fright Night Feeding Frenzy” encourages fans to use their social feeds on Facebook, Twitter and blogs to share movie content and check in to real world events to collect points. At the end of each week, the fan who has spread the frenzy the farthest wins a killer prize. Prizes are awarded weekly beginning July 1st through the film’s release on Friday, August 19th. Comic-Con Conventions Events Viral Marketing Comic-ConFright Night
Kevin Smith To Distribute “Red State” Himself, Forgo Any Advertising January 24, 2011January 24, 2011The big buzz late Sunday night was Kevin Smith’s surprise announcement at the Sundance Film Festival. After screening his latest film Red State, Smith was supposed to hold an auction for potential distributors. However, Smith instead chose a very unique distribution method. Get the details after the break. Read More
Happy Halloween From MovieViral! October 31, 2009October 31, 2009Everyone here at MovieViral wants to wish you all a very happy and safe Halloween. This great holiday is viral in itself if you really think about it. What better way to promote a film than to have kids and drunk college students dress up like one of your characters?… Read More
Compare “Guardians of the Galaxy” Concept Art to First Official Image December 31, 2013The image above was the first concept art for Marvel’s upcoming space adventure Guardians of the Galaxy. While the characters and storyline aren’t as familiar to the average fan, they will play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. So, we clamor for each little bit we get…. Read More