• filmstrip.jpgKarina is wondering what exactly the thinking is behind the names included on Warner Bros.’ “For Your Consideration” ad for The Assassination of Jesse James. Seems to be some odd exclusions, I agree.
  • Speaking of Oscar nomination ad buying, Don Day at Lost Remote wonders if the huge ad units on The Hollywood Reporter allow for any actual content to remain on the site.
  • Firebrand (see my earlier post here) gets it official multi-platform launch with the debut of a regular spot on the ION television network.
  • If you ever wondered what the worst idea ever was, it’s buying a DVD and having the movie you’re watching interrupted with commercials. That’s exactly what could be coming based on this patent application from IBM.
  • Interested in winning a walk-on role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Warner Bros. is partnering with MSN to give one lucky fan just that.
  • Gus has a good round-up of the posters for the 15 documentaries being considered for the five slots that lead to the selection of one Oscar winner.