Watch James Franco Interview Actual Celeberties In Viral Marketing Campaign For “The Interview” Michael Lee, August 19, 2014August 19, 2014 A satire comedy like The Interview starring James Franco and Seth Rogen pretty much sets itself up for a fun viral marketing campaign, and now we are getting just that with a new faux interview hosted by Franco’s entertainment journalist character Dave Skylark. Titled “Dave Skylark’s Very Special VMA Special,” the faux interview actually is a promotion for MTV’s the Video Music Awards.Featuring VMA nominees and performers Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, and Jason Derulo, the special has the stars subjecting themselves to the antics of the fictional celebrity tabloid TV show “Skylark Tonight.” The special includes Franco as Skylark and Rogen as producer Aaron Rapoport, grilling each interviewee about everything ranging from the benefits of being Australian, trying to bait one to singing one’s name, to the size of certain body parts hit the jump to see the entire interview.Get More: The VMA Interview: Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea and Jason Derulo featuring Dave Skylark, Full EpisodesIn the action-comedy The Interview, Skylark and Rapoport discover that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a fan of their show and they land an interview with him in an attempt to legitimize themselves as journalists. As Dave and Aaron prepare to travel to Pyongyang, their plans change when the CIA recruits them, perhaps the most unlikely candidates, to “take out” Kim Jong-un.Directed by Evan Goldberg, The Interview also stars Lizzy Caplan, Randall Park, and Timothy Simons. It opens on December 25, 2014, Christmas Day. ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral News Viral Videos Evan Goldbergjames francoMTVSeth RogenSony PicturesThe Interview
2012: Ulfert Wants You to Tweet October 9, 2009As we wait for the rest of the clues from the drop locations to come in, Soren Ulfert has a request of us. In his latest video on his blog, Soren asks that everyone who is following the conspiracy add #TheIHC2012 to their Twitter statuses in order to make it… Read More
New “Iron Man 3” Viral Site Invites You To ‘Become Iron Man’! February 14, 2013February 15, 2013Briefly: Iron Man 3 is a few months away and it looks like Marvel Studios is launching a viral campaign for the Shane Black-directed picture. Stark Industries is looking for test subjects, but for what exactly? Registration to ‘Become Iron Man‘ is not yet open however don’t let that stop… Read More
DVD Review and Contest: The Innkeepers April 23, 2012April 23, 2012The indie horror film The Innkeepers had a limited theatrical run this past February after debuting in last year’s SXSW Film Festival. The film is available tomorrow on DVD and Blu-ray, and we have our review after the break. Also find out how you can receive our specially packaged copy… Read More