Cloverfield

[Wolfwood]

If it's fake, it sure is thorough. This guy has the alphabetical symbols in the background, has a blog that isn't open until August 1st...I don't know. It could be a clever ruse, or the real deal. The only thing that throws me off is the YouTube embed...I doubt Paramount would endorse someone who ripped it off of them, but since they left it there on YouTube...maybe...? Oh, this is all so confusing.

Yah, it is nicely set up, but it's not hard for anyone to do. And the blog is just a place holder and he's probably going to put whatever happens on ethanhaaswasright.com in there.

 

[Sugarculted]

Ah, I'd love it if this was the set up to some huge Neon Genesis Evangelion trilogy

I highly, highly doubt it though.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Ethan Haas's blog, not sure if it's legit or wankery: http://stayunderground.blogspot.com/

 

[Spade]

It seems to be legit. I think the intent is showing us a simulacrum of Ethan Haas' writing before he met his maker in whatever fashion that happened and the people who were trying to denounce him. If you notice, the replies to his comments involve an anonymous reply that rather staunchly denounces him in the same tone as ethanhaaswaswrong's blog. It also doesn't seem like a coincidence that it's dated May of 2006.

I like the mysticism angle this is going at. Even though it seems unrelated, the web created through this viral ARG seems to hint at a plot with quite the large scope. Here's hoping this is as deep a movie as hinted.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

More fun- you can call Van's phone number (1-407-760-2795) and get a message from him similar to the one you get when he emails you. At the end of the call, you are given the option to page him or leave a message.

I called a second time and it got freaky- an obviously manipulated voice (edit- actually it sound like text-to-speech software) said something like "We are the Mezin. We have tracked down Van Mantra"

Said some other stuff too but I couldn't make it out, except "810781078107" which is obviously another August 1st '07 thing.

I haven't got that second message again. Tried a few times but now I'm just getting Van's original message and now my cellphone battery is dead so maybe I'll try again later after it charges.

 

[Symbiotic]

I love viral marketing.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I tell ya, I'm having a blast.

For those interested, there's a couple of threads over at Unfiction related to this. I've never tried ARG type stuff before but it's what that site is dedicated to.

1-18-08- http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19964
ethanhaaswasright- http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19952

 

[Elisha Cuthbert]

what would it be if not a monster?

Greek gods, the story of the apocolapse, Aliens.

 

[Elisha Cuthbert]

there was more info in that trailer than 8 episodes of lost

Bull****. Theres tons of info in every episode of lost. Damon Lindleoff even said that if you owned all 3 seasons and paused the show at specific parts you could figure out the ending of the show but then you would have no life.

 

[Noir]

I just called and now I'm getting other people to call too. I'm spreading this like a virus.

 

[Wolfwood]

Called who? Van Mantra?

 

[Spade]

Is it toll-free? I might just give it a ring.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Somebody recorded the Mezin message off Van's number if you want to hear it but don't want to call-
http://www.box.net/shared/y5dn2xjvra

Chibi- it's probably not toll free, I dunno, but it's pretty short anyway so you shouldn't rack up much of a charge if you call.

 

[Valerie_f4]

I quit!!!!!!!

 

[Spade]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvex7lU_kOA

Anybody else notice Timbaland's song The Way I Are playing in the background during the beginning of the trailer? Must be pretty recent in terms of editing.

 

[Valerie_f4]

I Quit!!!!!

 

[Darthphere]

This movie is going to suck. I know it.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Thanks for posting that, it's much better look at the teaser (which I might actually get to see tomorrow, if they're still showing it). Man, it looks awesome.

Is the song different in this one? I never paid much attention to the music, but I read several times that it was The Joker and the Thief by Wolfwood.

 

[Spade]

This movie is going to suck. I know it.

Why? The tease won't be nearly as good as the film itself, or something like that?

 

[Darthphere]

Thanks for posting that, it's much better look at the teaser (which I might actually get to see tomorrow, if they're still showing it). Man, it looks awesome.

Is the song different in this one? I never paid much attention to the music, but I read several times that it was The Joker and the Thief by Wolfwood.

The song is called Chtulu movie is coming soon by Simple Plan.

 

[Darthphere]

Why? The tease won't be nearly as good as the film itself, or something like that?

Pretty much.

 

[Abaddon]

 

[Darthphere]

Interesting.

 

[Wolfwood]

Thanks for posting that, it's much better look at the teaser (which I might actually get to see tomorrow, if they're still showing it). Man, it looks awesome.

Is the song different in this one? I never paid much attention to the music, but I read several times that it was The Joker and the Thief by Wolfwood.

There's a band named after me? That's sweet.

Well, I guess they wont be updating 1-18-08.com with new photos on a daily basis like thought. I think it was about this time yesterday that they did and so far there's nothing.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

There's a band named after me? That's sweet.

Sorry, it was Wolfmother, my bad. I can't keep this crap straight anymore.