Tag Archives: universal

Selling Short: 15 Second TV Spots – a case study of PARANORMAN

The :10 or :15 or occasionally :20 TV spot is short trailer with a specific  role in the promotional campaign for its feature film, a function with implications for its form, content and reception. These brief nuggets of movie marketing … Continue reading

Posted in Introductory and Reference Post, Readings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

American Reunion: Masturbation, Humiliation and the Easter Weekend Reboot of a Diluted Brand

As Box Office Mojo noted, “American Reunion’s $21.5 million is actually the best R-rated Easter debut since Panic Room a decade ago. In comparison, the first three American Pie movies were all released in the Summer, which is prime real … Continue reading

Posted in Articles and Interviews, Readings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment