Jackie Kennedy, one of the most famous First Ladies in United States history, has been a supporting player in countless stories about her late husband, the assassinated John F. Kennedy. Now she steps into the theatrical spotlight in the new release Jackie. Natalie Portman plays the title character as we follow her in the days … Continue reading Movie Marketing Madness: Jackie
Selling Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
You can read my full recap of the marketing campaign for Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of The Sith at Film Threat. Not a day has gone by since mid-1998 that Lucas and the marketing departments of his myriad organizations that haven’t been focused on the release of this, the final movie in the prequel … Continue reading Selling Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
The Jacket Director On Marketing
FilmForce: Director Lashes Out at Hollywood Thought this was interesting enough to link to. John Maybury chimes in on the marketing decisions made for his new movie, the Natalie Portman/Adrian Brody starring The Jacket (entire story at the link above: Not one to only bash the work of others, Maybury is also unhappy with the … Continue reading The Jacket Director On Marketing
Selling Closer
You can read my full recap of the marketing for Closer at Film Threat. The central theme presented in all the marketing materials for this new Mike Nichols movie is one of love, lust, intimacy and the quest for understanding as well as the consequences that result from each goal.
