Video game software companies are backing away from adaptations of theatrical films because of short timelines in Hollywood and poor sales of some movie titles, says the “Los Angeles Times.” That’s particularly true for mainstream game cartridges for console video games, which are the rich end of the video game spectrum. Game adaptations require rushed production, which has … [Read more...] about Decline in Game Adaptations of Films
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Actor Rips His Film on YouTube
Low-budget independent movie “Midgets vs. Mascots” is getting the worst kind of publicity on YouTube, courtesy of one of its stars. Pint-sized TV series actor Gary Coleman (TV series “Webster”) does a rant knocking the film in which is stars. “It was worse than any film school project that I think I could ever bear to be involved in,” Coleman says in the YouTube video. “I … [Read more...] about Actor Rips His Film on YouTube
Cell Phone Marketing Gains Traction
Movie distributors have placed ads and promotions on mobile telephones only sparingly, emphasizing Internet websites patronized by consumers using a PC. But mobile looks to shake off its backwater status as cell phones become more sophisticated with web browsing, voice messages blasts and video. Theatrical marketing campaigns for mobile include voice messages from stars such … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Marketing Gains Traction