Category Archives: Introductory and Reference Post

Meta comments about trailers and introductions to my approach and methodolody

Convergence, Transmedia and Participatory Marketing: Trailers Lead the Way

Mashup using Brave dialogue and Game of Thrones footage: A “pleasant family film for all ages.” After attending the Transmedia conference recently, at which MIT Media Studies Professor and Media Lab stalwar Henry Jenkins was the keynote speaker (regrettably absent … Continue reading

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The Life of Pi Fan-Made Trailers: All Sizzle Without the Steak

I saw the 3D trailer for Life of Pi ahead of Prometheus last week and was eager to write about it since it’s that rare type, the single scene trailer, that’s simple to describe and easy to discuss. Alas, that … Continue reading

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MOVIE TRAILERS: Free samples, but of what?

A FREE SAMPLE FOR A DIFFERENT MOVIE THAN THE ONE ADVERTISED The universe of audio-visual heralds for audio-visual entertainments keeps expanding, as I hope to have demonstrated in these posts. Consequently, I find myself revising my definition, conception and understanding … Continue reading

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