Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. - Page 5

Vartha · 03-18-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Danalys

http://xkcd.com/386/

hahaha yeah that was some of it. Danalys.

Vartha · 03-18-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigThor

Why would that make you start posting on the Hype?

I'd been posting off and on, but mostly lurking. Those idiots saying FF were a copy of the Incredibles just hit the wrong cord with me at the time. Then there was these newer FF fans that didn't understand that the Things Brow didn't show up until WAY later and they were copying Kirby's original Thing from the 1st issue.
THEN I began making FF wallpapers. lol

CaptainStacy · 03-20-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vartha

I'd been posting off and on, but mostly lurking. Those idiots saying FF were a copy of the Incredibles just hit the wrong cord with me at the time. Then there was these newer FF fans that didn't understand that the Things Brow didn't show up until WAY later and they were copying Kirby's original Thing from the 1st issue.
THEN I began making FF wallpapers. lol

I remember that. It was the same thing with Spider-Man. Right before the first movie, there were scores of posters who grew up with the 90's cartoon, thinking THAT was canon.

Vartha · 03-20-2011, 05:27 PM

heh Cap, I loved that huge Thing action figure that came out. Maybe it was around a foot and a half tall. I still want that figure!

Angamb · 03-21-2011, 12:29 PM

Im really dissapointed with the marketing to date.

The issue is that I was really excited about this movie last year, but right now I dont care much about it.

The trailers havent impressed at all, Im sure the movie will be good, with great moments, both dialogue and action, but the trailers didnt get me excited at all.... and the posters arent that great either. Nice posters, but nothing original.

Its kind of sad, with all the potential this character has.

Gamma Burst · 03-21-2011, 01:22 PM

Actually, both trailers are great. The same can be said about the international posters.
The marketing is doing just fine.

TheCorpulent1 · 03-21-2011, 01:31 PM

I think we'll see the main push in April. A solid month of marketing should be enough to get people really interested but not make them sick of hearing about it.

BigThor · 03-22-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Spider-Jason

Actually, both trailers are great. The same can be said about the international posters.
The marketing is doing just fine.

I agree, I don't think we're talking about the same movie as Angamb (lol).

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

I think we'll see the main push in April. A solid month of marketing should be enough to get people really interested but not make them sick of hearing about it.

Yep, not to mention Thor is already recieving a fair amount of promotion this month as well as magazine covers, articles, and two previews on "ET".

Vartha · 03-22-2011, 06:05 AM

Isn't tonight the Cap ET preview?

BigThor · 03-22-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Vartha

Isn't tonight the Cap ET preview?

Yep, it most certaintly is Vartha

Vartha · 03-22-2011, 06:10 AM

Can't WAIT. lol hopefully I'll see it

BigThor · 03-22-2011, 06:14 AM

If you miss the ET preview I'm sure you'll be able to watch the full trailer on the internet shortly after (similar to Thor's 2nd trailer).

Vartha · 03-22-2011, 06:36 AM

heh yeah I know. With everyone on the 1st avenger threads there's bound to be some copies. lol

BigThor · 03-22-2011, 03:15 PM

^ Yep, you're right Vartha

Flint Marko · 03-27-2011, 10:20 PM

Something else that might hurt our beloved Thor that I didn't realize till now...
The three screen writers working on thor's small body of work consists of agent cody bank and fantastic four 2, along with fringe...

Randal Graves · 03-27-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint Marko

Something else that might hurt our beloved Thor that I didn't realize till now...
The three screen writers working on thor's small body of work consists of agent cody bank and fantastic four 2, along with fringe...

The GA doesn't care who wrote what. Unless it's mentioned in the trailer (which it isn't), they won't have a clue.

Flint Marko · 03-27-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Randal Graves

The GA doesn't care who wrote what. Unless it's mentioned in the trailer (which it isn't), they won't have a clue.

Thats not the point, the point is that the scripts quality might suffer.

Tony Stark · 03-28-2011, 10:33 AM

The marketing has been fine. At the local theater there's a huge Thor poster with all the man leads, with a huge cardboard Mjolnir sticking out of it. You couldn't help but notice it.

My only worry is that the film comes off as campy. The marketing for the film has been on the humorous side, and certainly the film needs it's moments, but I hope the overall tone of the film is epic.

As to the writers, FF2 wasn't a bad script, it was poorly executed by the film makers and edited to hell by Fox. In fact the story line I thought was compelling, but they got caught up in the sensless little things like Richards dancing with some hot girls, rather than the overall imending story, which felt rushed by comparision.

If the film focuses on gimicks like Thor getting tasered, breaking coffee cups, and eating pancakes, the film will be a failure. If the film focuses on Loki pulling the strings behind his brother's back, the strained relationship between Odin and Thor, and Thor finding his love for humanity through Foster, then it will be a comic film to remember.

Gamma Burst · 03-28-2011, 11:06 AM

The marketing has been on the humorous side?
Wrong. With the exception of those lines in the beginning of the second trailer, there's nothing 'humorous' about Thor.
I don't know how people come up with stuff like this.

Tony Stark · 03-28-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spider-Jason

The marketing has been on the humorous side?
Wrong. With the exception of those lines in the beginning of the second trailer, there's nothing 'humorous' about Thor.
I don't know how people come up with stuff like this.

Calm down there bud. the commercials especially the most recent one on the hype main page, have been focusing on the humor. "Now that's more like it" type stuff or Thor getting tased. The way the commercial presents it, makes it look campy. The teaser trailer looked very epic, so I hope the film is presented as such.

Chewy · 03-28-2011, 12:02 PM

The TV spot was cut for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. It is intended for children

Tony Stark · 03-28-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

The TV spot was cut for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. It is intended for children

OK that would make sense. I just want this to be EPIC!!!

kedrell · 03-28-2011, 02:23 PM

I keep waiting for some clever Youtuber to do a mashup of Thor getting tased to Revolucians "Don't Tase Me, Bro" Remix. But until then, there's this:

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Spider-X · 03-28-2011, 02:31 PM

Those TV spots on the main page look awesome...but the dialoge given makes the movie look kinda cheesey. I'm still stoked and due to the tone of the full theatrical trailers but those TV spots have a much different tone. I'm expecting and looking forward to some decent comic relief in this movie...i just hope it doesn't errode/cheapen the main themes of the movie.

It does get the arrogance of Thor down well though

BigThor · 03-28-2011, 05:40 PM

You guys are overreacting to a few tv spots that are designed for children's networks. You can't judge whether the dialogue is cheesy until you see it in context with the whole scene.

How is saying "that's more like it" humorous?

03-20-2011, 05:27 PM	#104
Vartha Mod of Thunder SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: north west Arkansas Posts: 21,759	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. heh Cap, I loved that huge Thing action figure that came out. Maybe it was around a foot and a half tall. I still want that figure! __________________ Responsibility, Duty, Honor these are not mere virtues to which we must aspire they're Essential...to every soldier ....to every King. THOR MAY 6TH 2011 http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group...ghtythormovie/

03-21-2011, 12:29 PM	#105
Angamb Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 10,589	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Im really dissapointed with the marketing to date. The issue is that I was really excited about this movie last year, but right now I dont care much about it. The trailers havent impressed at all, Im sure the movie will be good, with great moments, both dialogue and action, but the trailers didnt get me excited at all.... and the posters arent that great either. Nice posters, but nothing original. Its kind of sad, with all the potential this character has. __________________ Future of the X-Men * 2014: X-men: Days of future past * 2016: 'X-men 4' (full original cast back) * 2018: 'X-men 5' * 2020: X-men: 'First Class 3' (80's) -> Want another movie with full original cast? if so, JOIN US: https://twitter.com/X4Campaign

03-21-2011, 01:22 PM	#106
Gamma Burst Banned User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Avenger's Mansion Posts: 8,629	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Actually, both trailers are great. The same can be said about the international posters. The marketing is doing just fine.

03-21-2011, 01:31 PM	#107
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,724	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. I think we'll see the main push in April. A solid month of marketing should be enough to get people really interested but not make them sick of hearing about it. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

03-22-2011, 06:05 AM	#109
Vartha Mod of Thunder SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: north west Arkansas Posts: 21,759	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Isn't tonight the Cap ET preview? __________________ Responsibility, Duty, Honor these are not mere virtues to which we must aspire they're Essential...to every soldier ....to every King. THOR MAY 6TH 2011 http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group...ghtythormovie/

03-22-2011, 06:10 AM	#111
Vartha Mod of Thunder SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: north west Arkansas Posts: 21,759	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Can't WAIT. lol hopefully I'll see it __________________ Responsibility, Duty, Honor these are not mere virtues to which we must aspire they're Essential...to every soldier ....to every King. THOR MAY 6TH 2011 http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group...ghtythormovie/

03-22-2011, 06:14 AM	#112
BigThor God of Thunder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 12,356	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. If you miss the ET preview I'm sure you'll be able to watch the full trailer on the internet shortly after (similar to Thor's 2nd trailer). __________________ CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, IRON MAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, BLACK WIDOW, AND HAWKEYE THE AVENGERS Spider-Man - It's the end of the world, I'M FREAKING OUT...why aren't you freaking out? Captain America - Because I can hear it. Spider-Man - Hear what? Captain America - ....thunder *cue Thor's grand entrance*

03-22-2011, 06:36 AM	#113
Vartha Mod of Thunder SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: north west Arkansas Posts: 21,759	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. heh yeah I know. With everyone on the 1st avenger threads there's bound to be some copies. lol __________________ Responsibility, Duty, Honor these are not mere virtues to which we must aspire they're Essential...to every soldier ....to every King. THOR MAY 6TH 2011 http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group...ghtythormovie/

03-22-2011, 03:15 PM	#114
BigThor God of Thunder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 12,356	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. ^ Yep, you're right Vartha __________________ CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, IRON MAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, BLACK WIDOW, AND HAWKEYE THE AVENGERS Spider-Man - It's the end of the world, I'M FREAKING OUT...why aren't you freaking out? Captain America - Because I can hear it. Spider-Man - Hear what? Captain America - ....thunder *cue Thor's grand entrance*

03-27-2011, 10:20 PM	#115
Flint Marko I am The Sandman Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 590	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Something else that might hurt our beloved Thor that I didn't realize till now... The three screen writers working on thor's small body of work consists of agent cody bank and fantastic four 2, along with fringe...

03-28-2011, 10:33 AM	#118
Tony Stark Armored Avenger! Join Date: May 2002 Location: In a cave with a box of scraps Posts: 6,357	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. The marketing has been fine. At the local theater there's a huge Thor poster with all the man leads, with a huge cardboard Mjolnir sticking out of it. You couldn't help but notice it. My only worry is that the film comes off as campy. The marketing for the film has been on the humorous side, and certainly the film needs it's moments, but I hope the overall tone of the film is epic. As to the writers, FF2 wasn't a bad script, it was poorly executed by the film makers and edited to hell by Fox. In fact the story line I thought was compelling, but they got caught up in the sensless little things like Richards dancing with some hot girls, rather than the overall imending story, which felt rushed by comparision. If the film focuses on gimicks like Thor getting tasered, breaking coffee cups, and eating pancakes, the film will be a failure. If the film focuses on Loki pulling the strings behind his brother's back, the strained relationship between Odin and Thor, and Thor finding his love for humanity through Foster, then it will be a comic film to remember.

03-28-2011, 11:06 AM	#119
Gamma Burst Banned User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Avenger's Mansion Posts: 8,629	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. The marketing has been on the humorous side? Wrong. With the exception of those lines in the beginning of the second trailer, there's nothing 'humorous' about Thor. I don't know how people come up with stuff like this.

03-28-2011, 12:02 PM	#121
Chewy REDACTED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12,389	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. The TV spot was cut for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. It is intended for children

03-28-2011, 02:23 PM	#123
kedrell You'll never Beetus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Driving coast to coast Posts: 15,349	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. I keep waiting for some clever Youtuber to do a mashup of Thor getting tased to Revolucians "Don't Tase Me, Bro" Remix. But until then, there's this: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ Holding out hope.....

03-28-2011, 02:31 PM	#124
Spider-X Big damn hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somewhere outside Seattle Posts: 6,606	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. Those TV spots on the main page look awesome...but the dialoge given makes the movie look kinda cheesey. I'm still stoked and due to the tone of the full theatrical trailers but those TV spots have a much different tone. I'm expecting and looking forward to some decent comic relief in this movie...i just hope it doesn't errode/cheapen the main themes of the movie. It does get the arrogance of Thor down well though __________________ "I aim to misbehave." ~ Malcom Reynolds Do you like movie reviews, trailers, etc? If so, might I recommend my oh-so-tasteful movie blog: Reel Hero More to come...eventually

03-28-2011, 05:40 PM	#125
BigThor God of Thunder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 12,356	Re: Poor Marketing might hurt our beloved Thor. You guys are overreacting to a few tv spots that are designed for children's networks. You can't judge whether the dialogue is cheesy until you see it in context with the whole scene. How is saying "that's more like it" humorous? __________________ CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, IRON MAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, BLACK WIDOW, AND HAWKEYE THE AVENGERS Spider-Man - It's the end of the world, I'M FREAKING OUT...why aren't you freaking out? Captain America - Because I can hear it. Spider-Man - Hear what? Captain America - ....thunder *cue Thor's grand entrance*

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