You are here: Home / Archives for Viral News

“Muppets Most Wanted” Posters Satirize “Skyfall” and “Face/Off”; New Adele Dazeem TV Spot

March 8, 2014 by

muppets most wanted viral marketing badguy talent management

Muppets have always had a brand of comedy that is self-aware and very relatible. They are never one to shy away from making fun of themselves or pop culture itself. And in these four new spy mashup posters that are promoting the upcoming Muppets Most Wanted, they are doing just that. Kermit gets into the spy game in these Skyfall and The World Is Not Enough parody posters, while his nefarious doppelganger Constantine gets in on the action with a Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. But it’s when the two get together for a Face/Off parody that will surely get everyone laughing. Hit the jump to see these posters, plus another TV spot making fun of the Idina Menzel Adele Dazeem flub. [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARGs & Campaigns, Viral Marketing, Viral News Tagged With: , , , ,

“True Detective” Shows That Story Mystery Can Go Viral

March 6, 2014 by

True Detective starring Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Monaghan

While virality is often associated with pre-meditated actions by corporate spinsters marketing products; What if a movie or television show (and its viewer’s need to solve a plot mystery) were to become viral? This is what’s taking place with HBO’s incredible show True Detective. The show is nearing its season finale (on Sunday), and theories about who might be the evil mastermind are reaching viral proportions. Read on for more about this relatively recent phenomenon. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Viral News Tagged With: , , ,

Funny Or Die Crushes Your “Back To The Future” Hoverboard Dreams

March 6, 2014 by

christopher lloyd hoverboard funny or die

Yesterday we reported that a mysterious company HUVr said that they had developed the same hoverboard technology that was seen in Back To The Future Part II and Part III and was ready to release it to the public. Videos of the fully functioning hoverboard wowed viewers, and news of it spread across the internet, creating a new viral sensation. This comes off the heels of Nike announcing that they would be releasing “Power laces” in 2015. So while we may not have 3D interactive technology yet, or having a place where cars need no roads, this hoverboard technology brought us that much closer to it. Or has it?

It turns out Funny or Die was behind this viral marketing stunt. And if you are bummed that you can’t buy a new hoverboard, well, it turns out there is a nice incentive for your hilariously few found depression. How does a hoverboard signed by Christopher Lloyd sound? Hit the jump to learn more. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Viral Marketing, Viral News, Viral Videos Tagged With: , , ,

Mysterious Company HUVr Annouces “Back To The Future” Hoverboards

March 5, 2014 by

HUVr Back To The Future Hoverboard

Like many who marvelled at the technology in the Back To The Future trilogy, we were especially interested in the hover boards and self-lacing shoes that Marty sported in those movies. Over the years, the promise of this kind of technology has inspired a number of fakes, and even a promise from Nike. Today, new hoverboards were announced by HUVr. Real, or some sort of viral marketing stunt? Hit the jump to find out more. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fan Made, Viral News Tagged With: , , ,

“Jurassic Park” Security System Hack Simulator Will Force You To Say The Magic Word

March 4, 2014 by

Jurassic Park Magic Word Header

Light that cigarette, and hold on to your butts, because you can experience hacking the Jurassic Park security system for yourself in a new fan-made simulator called Jurassic Systems created by Tully Robinson.

The game is inspired by Ray Arnold (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to bypass the obnoxious personal coding touches of Dennis Nedry (Wayne Knight). Hit the jump to see how to play. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fan Made, Viral News Tagged With: , ,

“Transformers: Age Of Extinction” Trailer Preview And Poster Debut

March 3, 2014 by

Transformers: Of Extinction Trailer features Optimus Riding Grimlock

We all have opinions on the trailer preview, some may like it, others think its a nuisance. However you may feel about it, the trailer previews show no signs of going away any time soon. But some of them are a hit, like the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer preview, which lead up to the actual trailer being a smashing success.

Now the trailer preview for Michael Bay‘s Transformers: Age of Extinction looks to replicate that same success. Unfortunately this trailer preview came in the form of a Entertainment Tonight segment, and you all know how that goes with the annoying voiceovers taking over the trailer moments. Still, this one might be worth some of your time as there is some new footage. Plus we got a brand new poster to show you. Hit the jump to see them both. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movie/TV News, Trailers Weekly, Viral Marketing, Viral News Tagged With: , , ,

“Godzilla” Trailer: You’re Hiding Something Out There

February 25, 2014 by

Godzilla title header

So after a couple of small viral campaigns to drive up some anticipation, Warner Bros. has released the first full trailer for Godzilla. Hit the jump to see it. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movie/TV News, Trailers Weekly, Viral Marketing, Viral News, Viral Videos Tagged With: , , , ,

“Godzilla” Viral Trailer Awakens The Truth

February 24, 2014 by

Godzilla starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Johnson

The Godzilla viral campaign seems to be starting up once again after taking a slumber for the past few months. The MUTO website teased the inevitable release of the first trailer, which was more of an announcement teaser than anything else. By not showing us the reptilian kaiju, fans were eagerly awaiting what the great beast would look like. Now a couple of teasers that have appeared on the official Godzilla site under the Awaken the Truth page have popped up, and they only hint at Godzilla’s great power. Hit the jump to check out both videos. [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARGs & Campaigns, Viral Marketing, Viral News, Viral Videos Tagged With: ,

“Heroes Reborn” To Launch Digital Series Prequel And Social Media Campaign

February 22, 2014 by

Heroes Reborn Header Image

As some of you may already know, NBC surprised everyone by announcing that they would be relaunching the cult series hit Heroes. NBC made the announcement earlier tonight during the Olympic Primetime. Titled Heroes Reborn, the series will make it’s return for a 13 episode run in 2015. But before all of that can happen, the network will launch a digital series to introduce the characters you will see in the new series. Obviously there will be new characters introduced to the series, but series creator Tim Kring says we should not rule out past characters returning to the series.

Launching a new digital series means there will be a strong viral marketing connection. Hit the jump to see the video and how viral marketing could play a factor. [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARGs & Campaigns, Viral Marketing, Viral News Tagged With: , ,

“The Simpsons” Gets A Lego Designed Episode

February 20, 2014 by

Simpsons Lego Header

Briefly: With the success of all the Lego video games and the recent smash hit The Lego Movie crushing the box office, the team behind Fox’s The Simpsons are teaming up with the toy company to create an episode designed entirely by Lego.

Fox consumer products say that the episode will air on May 4. According to Retuers, The episode, entitled “Brick Like Me,” will see family patriarch Homer Simpson wake up in a Springfield where everyone and everything is made out of Legos, and he must figure his way out before he gets stuck in the plastic world forever.

The Lego company has already released a Simpsons House Lego set priced at $199.99, complete with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. According to reports there will also be more characters like Ned Flanders, Krusty the Clown, and others released in May.

Filed Under: Movie/TV News, Viral Marketing, Viral News Tagged With:
Next Page»