Discussion How should Lucasfilm/Disney build up pre-release hype?

Discussion in 'Star Wars: Episode VII and Beyond' started by dolphin, Nov 30, 2012.

  1. yodasbum Force Ghost

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    One simple trailer cut from a great film will take care of itself and this goes thermonuclear.

    I hope we don't get saturation overload of merchandise and tie-ins like TPM that was way too much.

    Imagine how everyone would react with no publicity at all until the first reviews hit the the newspaper stands- 'Star Wars episode VII is the must see film of the year', 'Star Wars roars back' and 'Star Wars episode VII is even better than Empire (Phantom)'.
  2. Mystery_Roach Force Ghost

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    I loved the saturation overload of merchandise and tie-ins for TPM, and I really missed it with the other prequels, but considering how much money they lost with that I doubt we'll see it again. Maybe somewhere in-between would be good.
  3. Panakas_Dawg Jedi Grand Master

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    I still have those cup-toppers (don't remember where from...maybe 7-11?) - My favorites are the R2-D2 cup and the Watto one. Imagine. A Watto cup!!!
  4. Darth Sone Jedi Master

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    Nov 6, 2012
    Stuff collectible cards and stuff into Lays crisps packets like they did with TPM. Tie-ins with Pepsi products as well. Burger King used to do kids meals with free toys and stuff too. Feed the consumerism/obesity epidemic!
  5. Neil lowery Jedi Youngling

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    Nov 8, 2012
    Yay! Bring back hyperspace, and web docs!
  6. Bazinga'd SWC Senate Chief of State

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    Announcing a Release Date and the return of Mark, Carrie and Harrison would make a lot of people amped up.
  7. HankSolo Jedi Knight

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    Dec 3, 2012
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    I wonder if they'll mention the films on ABC....after all Disney owns the network. Maybe a line of dialogue in 'Once Upon a Time' or something.
  8. I Are The Internets Force Ghost

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    Nov 20, 2012
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    I would love to see those ads on the cereal boxes again. Oh and bring back the Golden Yoda on the pop can that was used in TPM. I don't care if he's dead. BRING IT BACK GODDAMMIT
  9. Mystery_Roach Force Ghost

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    Ah, that brings back old school memories of cutting a C3PO mask out of the front of a cereal box. Good times.
  10. I Are The Internets Force Ghost

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    I still remember that Yoda cereal that was out when ROTS was in theaters. I was too embarrased to eat it.
  11. SithLordDarthRichie London CR

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    Have Chad Vader spam youtube about it, people will listen to Chad.