With the release of Prometheus just about two months away, the viral for the film seems to have taken a break. However, fans of Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise are congregating at the film’s official Facebook page. They comment on page updates, share theories about the film and even post art work. Usually, fan made art goes unnoticed by official film pages, but the Prometheus page has announced plans to celebrate it. Hit the jump for more. [Read more...]
More Images Revealed Through “Discovering Prometheus” Facebook App
April 5, 2012 By 3 Comments
The new Discovering Prometheus Facebook app for Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated Alien prequel Prometheus promises to unfold “exclusive reveals” in following weeks. Get the details after the break.
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Fan Made Poster For “Carrie” Remake Gets Director’s Attention
April 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror film Carrie is just one of the more recent classic films to get a remake, which is due out next year. The new film stars Chloë Moretz (Kick-Ass, Let Me In) in the titular role, and is being directed by Boys Don’t Cry helmer Kimberly Peirce. Peirce recently posted a fan poster for Carrie on her Facebook page, which you can check out after the jump.
Submit Your Funny Roommate Story To Win Free Rent From ABC’s “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23″
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
ABC’s new sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23 debuts on April 11th, and to promote the new long-titled comedy, the network has taken to YouTube. By submitting your funny roommate story on the video website, you could win $5,000 to use towards rent or whatever else you want. Get the details, as well as a parody commercial with the great James Van Der Beek, after the break.
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Follow “Ted” The Vulgar Teddy Bear On Facebook and Twitter
April 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
The red band trailer for Seth MacFarlane’s Ted debuted this weekend online, and it’s a tale about “a grown man (Mark Wahlberg) who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish…and has refused to leave his side ever since.” The CGI bear, voiced by MacFarlane (channeling Peter Griffin), also has a social media presence.
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April Fools Starts Early With Conan O’Brien Buying Mashable
March 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
April Fools is still a few hours away here on the West Coast, but as soon as the clock struck midnight out East, the games began. For instance, Mashable has been bought by Conan O’Brien for only $3,500, and he’s already made changes to the website and its Twitter. Watch Conan make the announcement in the video after break, and as he suggests, stay tuned for more Conan-related gags.
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The Official “LOST” Facebook Page Updates Timeline to Match Events Within the Show
March 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
You may not be following the Facebook page for ABC’s LOST considering it’s been off the air for almost two years, but you real fans may want to start. In honor of castmember Henry Ian Cusick (a.k.a. Desmond Hume) starring in the new ABC series Scandal, the LOST Facebook timeline has been updated to include some events from the show involving Desmond.
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Social Media Accounts for April 2012 Films
March 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Welcome to our only monthly feature here on MovieViral. A day or two ahead of time, we’ll list the various social media accounts (specifically Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for now) for all the major theatrical releases each month. We hope that this allows you to follow your favorite films more easily, as well as give you a guide as to what films are being released each month. Check out what’s coming up for April after the break.
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“Man of Steel” Facebook Page Debuts New Superman Logo
March 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
Briefly: Zack Snyder’s Superman film Man of Steel has finally earned some followers to its Facebook page today, as the page debuted a new logo for Supes as part of their cover image (seen above). The film’s theatrical release of June 14th, 2013 is still over a year away, but we’ll be keeping an eye out on this Facebook page for more developments. Let us know in the comments after the jump what you think of the darker, more textured logo.
“Hunger Games” Viral: Get Your District’s ID Card
March 24, 2012 By 9 Comments
The Hunger Games have finally started, but the viral is still going strong! Last month it was announced that all citizens of Panem are required to carry physical DIPs (District Identification Pass). Lionsgate and CafePress partnered to offer Hunger Games fans their own DIPs when they register with The Capitol. Get the details after the jump! [Read more...]
