VVRU: Super Bowl Edition

So yesterday was the Big Game. No matter if you love football or loathe it, the best part of every Super Bowl is the commercials. And every year, some of those commercials hit it out of the park and some just fizzle. Last night was no exception. We’ve put together a special Viral Video Round-Up showcasing some of the film and television spots from last night. Check them out after the break! [Read more...]

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Will Ferrell Promotes Escorpion Cerveza for “Casa De Mi Padre”

The Super Bowl may be over, but that won’t stop our responsible readers from drinking a few brews. So while the timing may be a tad bit off, we have a new look at some of the promotional material for Will Ferrell’s telenovela comedy Casa De Mi Padre. Yes the comedian is coming out with an all Spanish-language comedy, and if you have been keeping up with our Trailers Weekly, you know what you are getting yourselves into. Hit the jump to see the ad for Escorpion. [Read more...]

Viral Video Round Up: Breaking Bad, Drive, Community, Middle Fingers, And More!

The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break.
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SNL Rips on Newt Gingrich, NFL, Guy Fieri, and More

NBC’s Saturday Night Live had a new episode last night featuring Channing Tatum as host. There were plenty of TV and movie-related skits, so see them all after the break.
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Universal Studios’ Transformers Ride Gets Viral Website

Universal Studios Hollywood doesn’t have that many rides, but they are looking to change that with “Transformers: The Ride 3D”, set to open in May of this year. To help promote the new ride, Universal Studios has created a viral website and social media game. Get the details after the break.
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What If: Jurassic Park

It has been quite some time since we’ve done one of these! “What If” has been absent for two years, so I feel honored to be able to revive the series. The What If series asks the question, “what if a movie that didn’t have a viral marketing campaign, had a viral marketing campaign?” And then we attempt to answer that question by creating a campaign for the featured movie. Hold on to your butts, because we’re going all the way back, 20 years ago, to 1992 and create a viral for Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park.

Author’s Note: The websites contained in this article are meant to be fictional websites. They may or may not be active, as they have not been checked. MovieViral bares no responsibility for the potential content on these sites.
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“The Dictator” Welcomes You to the Republic of Wadiya

Leave it to Sacha Baron Cohen to make an enlightening mockery of current events. The actor who has tackled the likes of a hilariously bad hip-hop artist, an inept tourist, and a flamboyant fashion reporter, is taking on a new persona: a Middle East dictator. To spread the word of his iron fist and tyranny, Supreme Leader Shabazz Aladeen, The Dictator, has launched a brand new website that promises some of the most outrageous and unnecessary things to the people of Wadiya. Hit the jump to see more.
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“The battle of wits has begun” – Princess Bride Wine!

If there is one thing I love, it’s a good gla….fine, BOTTLE, of wine. I also enjoy movies, movies about wine, and whining about movies. No, this is not my dating profile. Stay with me now. This article has a point, and that is that one of the greatest films to feature wine in it’s storyline is about to have a wonderful tribute paid to it, including it’s own cleverly named wine, “The Bottle of Wits”. Yes, as the title explains, the great scene in The Princess Bride involving the switching of poisoned goblets between Westley and Vizzini is now coming soon thanks to the ……Alamo Drafthouse? Keep reading for the details.
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Contest: Win “In Time” on Blu-Ray!

On Tuesday we gave you our DVD review of In Time, the sci-fi action thriller starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried. Now you have a chance to win a Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Pack of the movie. All you have to do is tell us in the comments (after the jump) if you would live forever if you had the choice. We’ll randomly choose one winner, so make sure we have a way to contact you (your login may be enough). Contest ends February 6th at 11:59 PM PST, and is only open to residents of the US.
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FOX’s “Alcatraz” Viral Turns Into Sweepstakes

On Friday we updated you on the latest part of the Legends of Alcatraz viral campaign for FOX’s new mystery show Alcatraz. A select few actually got to go on a special tour of the prison island and collect some viral clues. Find out what happened after the jump.
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