“Gone Girl” Viral Marketing Campaign Has Evidence Of A New Trailer Michael Lee, July 5, 2014July 6, 2014 David Fincher has embraced the way films films are virally markerted, and as such each and every one of his films are promoted in unique and ingenious ways. The Social Network‘s marketing resembled Facebook’s website, while The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo had a razor sharp dark tone. Now the viral marketing for his upcoming film adaptation of Gone Girl has been ramped up. Following the film’s viral website and phone number that recited the first few pages of the novel of the same name, comes evidence of a new trailer. Literally, it’s evidence of a new trailer. Hit the jump to see what this evidence contains.[Updated: We have added three new posters from AwardsDaily, IndieWire, and HitFix. The original post follows.] The Huffington Post revealed the trailer earlier this week, which gives us the evidence of a new trailer being released on July 7.Gone Girl is a murder mystery centered on a husband, who despite his efforts of trying to find his wife, is accused of the murder.Opening in theaters on October 3, Gone Girl stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Carrie Coon, and David Clennon. Directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn – unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral News 20th Century FoxBen AffleckCarrie CoonDavid ClennonGone GirlKim DickensNeil Patrick HarrisPatrick FugitRosamund PikeTyler Perry
Jim Carrey Dresses as Kick-Ass and Joins Conan O’Brien On Stage To Sing Superman Song April 27, 2010April 27, 2010That is possibly one of the strangest titles I’ve ever written. You read right, Conan O’Brien is on his “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour”, and on multiple occasions has been joined on stage by Jim Carrey as they both sing Five for Fighting’s “Superman (It’s Not Easy”)…. Read More
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Check This Out: The Lost Supper January 5, 2010November 1, 2010Whether you are a marketing firm or just someone who likes to dabble online, almost everyone likes the idea of creating something that goes viral. It’s hard to predict when something will become popular online, but there a few sure-fire ways to get noticed. One of the more interesting ways… Read More