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Teasing Two Face in ‘The Dark Knight’. Clip of the Day

June 17, 2008 – 12:30 pm

Thanks to another annoying clip, The Dark Knight once again has me taking my right foot out.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Clip of the Day, Film marketing and distribution | Comments (1)

Heath Ledger Tribute: Classy or Trashy?

June 5, 2008 – 4:00 pm

So Warner Brothers is planning to work a “tribute” to the late Heath Ledger into their New York premiere of The Dark Knight next month. Reports OK! Mag (yeah, I know):
The studio behind the Batman Begins sequel is planning a tribute to the late actor at the New York City premiere and has been working [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Hollywood, Stars | Comments (2)

Superheroes and Celebrity Resurrection: SpoutBlog Week in Review

May 9, 2008 – 6:00 pm

Contrary to the connotations of that headline, we did talk about something other than Robert Downey Jr this week.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (1)

The 15 Films That Buyers Want At Cannes

May 9, 2008 – 4:00 pm

Two films that came together under the shadow of Heath Ledger’s death are expected to be big with buyers. Also: details about Terrence Malick’s TREE OF LIFE! Sort of!

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Film festivals, Film marketing and distribution, cannes 2008 | Comments (1)

Heath Ledger Joker Toys Sell Out

May 6, 2008 – 11:15 am

The Dark Knight action figures are selling like hot cakes. Though like hot cakes, the toys won’t be worth much in time.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Hollywood, Stars | Comments (2)

The Dark Knight is a Remake

April 28, 2008 – 4:03 pm

A comparison between trailers of Tim Burton’s Batman and this summer’s The Dark Knight make the new film look like a remake of the old film.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Film marketing and distribution, Hollywood, Humor, Video | Comments (3)

Heath Ledger’s Death Sells More Than Movies

April 1, 2008 – 1:33 pm

“Live on the same street that Heath Ledger used to live on.”

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Stars | Comments (0)

Fans of Comic Books, Meet Fans of Dead Actors

March 28, 2008 – 12:32 pm

Poll: Why will you see The Dark Knight? (A) Because it’s a Batman movie (B) Because Heath Ledger is dead

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Film marketing and distribution, Hollywood, Stars | Comments (0)

Harvey Dent on the Campaign Trail

March 17, 2008 – 9:45 am

Today’s Adventure in Marketing: the Dark Knight campaign takes advantage of election season.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Film marketing and distribution | Comments (0)

Heath Ledger’s Pretend Last Days

March 7, 2008 – 12:29 pm

Fictional account of Heath Ledger’s final hours provokes specious references to SUNSET BOULEVARD, urge to vomit.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Hollywood, Stars | Comments (4)