November, 2007
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I-Am-Immune.com Phase Two For ‘I Am Legend’ Begins on Dec. 1; Phase Three on Dec. 8
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 10:02pm.
Following phase one, phase two for “I Am Legend” viral marketing through I-Am-Immune.com begins on Dec. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Phase two must be completed by 12:14 p.m. PST on Dec. 4.
‘The Golden Compass’ to Release National Sneak One Week Early on Dec. 1
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 9:32pm.
I just learned that “The Golden Compass,” which opens nationwide on Dec. 8, will have a national sneak in approximatley 800 theaters across the U.S. on Dec. 1.
International Trailer Released For 2007 Smash Hit ‘Juno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 29, 2007 - 7:07pm.
Fox Searchlight released a second “Juno” trailer on Thursday. While the international trailer takes a different direction than the first, it still features front and center the talent in Diablo Cody’s script.
New WhySoSerious.com Page Emerges For ‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing: /mausoleum
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 4:16pm.
At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a new code emerged from WhySoSerious.com and the viral folks at “The Dark Knight”.
Story of HollywoodChicago.com’s Evolution Published by the Movie-Fanatic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 10:54am.
The story of HollywoodChicago.com’s evolution is now online in an interview by the Movie-Fanatic, which is an independent publication maintained by a global group of film enthusiasts.
News You Need: State of ‘Play,’ Carnahan’s Updates, Embry Gets ‘Eagle Eye,’ Ambrose With ‘Wild Things,’ ‘Hulk’ Photos
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 1:48am.
State of Pay or Play: According to Variety, Russell Crowe is in talks to take over for Brad Pitt in “State of Play,” which is an adaptation of the 2003 BBC mini-series.
Interview: Why Hollywood’s Enraptured With ‘Juno’ Scribe Diablo Cody, Star Ellen Page
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 1:55pm.
Dec. 7, 2007 update: Part two can now be found here.
CHICAGO – Diablo Cody fittingly ushered in her Chicago “Juno” junket in classic Diablo Cody style: The night prior, she blogged with brevity where she’d be kicking back and when.
Jessica Radloff of Oxygen’s ‘Campus Ladies’ Emerges From Geek to Chic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 25, 2007 - 1:59pm.
While in my hometown of St. Louis this weekend for my 10-year high school reunion, I spoke with high school alum Jessica Radloff and separately Brian Slaten about being discovered in Hollywood.
Slew of Sites Launch: TheGothamTimes.com, TheHaHaHaTimes.com, WeAreTheAnswer.org, GothamPolice.com, GothamNationalBank.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 9:31am.
As promised, TheGothamTimes.com on Friday launched its first newspaper edition of The Gotham Times for “The Dark Knight”. It’s currently four pages.
In Next Viral Caper, ‘The Dark Knight’ to Activate TheGothamTimes.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 10:07pm.
Following WhySoSerious.com, RorysDeathKiss.com and others in the film’s viral sequence, “The Dark Knight” on Nov. 23 plans to activate its next site: TheGothamTimes.com.
Phase One of I-Am-Immune.com Street Challenge Released For ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 21, 2007 - 3:36pm.
Phase one of the “I Am Legend” viral marketing game at I-Am-Immune.com was officially released this afternoon. Details follow.
With Music its Star, Whole of ‘August Rush’ Greater Than Sum of Parts
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 21, 2007 - 10:23am.
CHICAGO – When you look at films critically, you sometimes spend too much time examining the pieces of the whole without stepping back from the picture and taking it as a complete work.
HollywoodChicago.com to Distribute 125 I-Am-Immune.com Viral Bracelets For ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 20, 2007 - 12:11pm.
I’ve already received dozens of e-mails about this and haven’t even yet announced it. Viral word really does infect the Internet quickly, eh?
Chicago Indie Gangster Film ‘Chicago Overcoat’ Wraps Principal Photography
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 9:43pm.
Chicago indie gangster film “Chicago Overcoat” has just wrapped principal photography, according to an e-mail I received on Friday from casting director Chris Charles. He also released to me the following production still of Frank Vincent (“The Sopranos”) with a Tommy gun.
New Joker Photo; ‘The Dark Knight’ on The Today Show; Betty’s House of Pies; The Perfect Getaway; Church Site
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 11:15am.
Wizard on Friday released the cover of its upcoming 2008 movie spectacular magazine. The cover features a new look at Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”.
‘I Am Legend’ to Hit Streets Today With First I-Am-Immune.com Viral Challenge
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 28, 2007 - 11:09am.
As we’ve been reporting, “I Am Legend” will hit the streets this afternoon for its first I-Am-Immune.com viral challenge.
Is the WGA Strike Almost Over?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 12:07pm.
On the eve of talks resuming between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the New York Times sanctioned blogger Nikki Finke.
‘The Dark Knight’ Reward For ‘He is Coming’ Empire Online Campaign Leaks Early
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 10:15am.
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Golden Compass,’ ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 11:15pm.
Free advance-screening movie passes. No catch.
Just click the link and RSVP. This week, we have passes for “The Golden Compass,” “Sweeney Todd,” “P.S. I Love You,” “I Am Legend,” “Atonement” and “The Bucket List”.
Empire Online Launches ‘He is Coming’ Joker Campaign to Pump ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 1:06pm.
This time, it isn’t Warner Bros. doing its own viral marketing. Taking a card from “The Dark Knight,” Empire Online has launched its own “he is coming” campaign to pump the film and spike its own traffic.
‘Be Kind Rewind’ Trailer For ‘Rush Hour’ Parody Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 24, 2007 - 3:50pm. Starring Jack Black and Mos Def, the trailer for the “Rush Hour” parody has surfaced from within the Michel Gondry film “Be Kind Rewind,” which is slated to open on Jan. 25, 2008.
‘The Dark Knight’ Releases Behind-the-Scenes IMAX Featurette
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 9:02am. Just in time to give thanks for Thanksgiving, “The Dark Knight” just released a new IMAX featurette that reveals fresh behind-the-scenes imagery.
Chicago Film Critics Association Unveils Revamped Site, Awards Coming on Dec. 14
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 10:46am.
This week, the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) unveiled its completely revamped Web site.
‘The Mist’ Stars Scribe Stephen King, Marcia Gay Harden in Supporting Role
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 21, 2007 - 12:38pm.
CHICAGO – It’s just a twist of fate, of course. I know the CGI wizards at The Weinstein Co. can’t command the weather in the real word, too. But – wow – what providence.
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Golden Compass,’ ‘I Am Legend,’ ‘P.S. I Love You’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 20, 2007 - 7:51pm.
Free advance-screening movie passes. No catch. Just click the link and RSVP. This week, we have passes for “The Golden Compass,” “P.S. I Love You,” “I Am Legend” and “How to Cook Your Life”.
