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Thursday, May 23, 2013

FAST 6 AND THE HANGOVER FINALE- TO DEADLOCK AT THE BOX OFFICE THIS WEEKEND.

-From PRNewswire

"Fast & Furious 6" and "The Hangover, Part III" will be battling it out for moviegoer attention this Memorial Day Weekend, according to Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination.  The company released this week's Fanticipation results, which charts movie fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up, showing Fast & Furious 6" (with a score of 95) surging ahead of "The Hangover Part III" (with a score of 92).  

"Epic," the animated adventure from Blue Sky Studios ("Rio" and "Ice Age"), scored an impressive 83 on Fandango's buzz meter, as it is the only new family-oriented release for the holiday weekend.  Fanticipation numerical scores (on a 1-100 scale) are calculated based a proprietary analysis of Fandango's advance ticket sales, website and mobile traffic, and social media engagement.
According to a Fandango survey of more than 1,000 "Fast and Furious 6" ticket-buyers:
  • A whopping 93% would commit to seeing a "Fast & Furious 7," even before seeing the sixth installment in the franchise;
  • 88% said they are planning to see "Fast & Furious 6" on opening weekend;
  • 83% said the film's hip-hop and electronic soundtrack has increased their interest in seeing the movie;
  • 72% said the return of Michelle Rodriguez's character inspired them to buy a ticket for the film.
In a separate survey of ticket-buyers for "The Hangover Part III," Fandango uncovered the following:
  • 82% of Wolfpack fans said they plan to see the film with a group of friends;
  • 76% said the "Hangover" series makes them want to take a Vegas vacation;
  • 55% said Zach Galafianakis is the cast member they're most excited to see back on the big screen, compared to 31% for Bradley Cooper and 7% for Ed Helms.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Vote For The Best Rendition Of The Iconic Folgers® Jingle for A Chance To Win $10,000!


From PRNewswire 

Wake up, America, and see what's brewing in the Folgers® Jingle Contest. Visit www.Folgers.com/Jingle to meet the artists whose original renditions of the iconic Folgers Best Part of Wakin' Up™ jingle have earned them a spot in the Top 10. Cast one vote each day through June 19 for chances to win the $10,000 grand prize and daily prizes including Folgerscoffee for a year, iTunes® gift cards, signed Gavin DeGraw CDs and coffee mugs.

To view the multimedia content, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/59903-folgers-jingle-contest/
Meet the inspiring Top 10 Jingle Contest finalists:
  • Andrew David P., Fenton, MI
  • Ben S., Nacogdoches, TX
  • Chris C., Dublin, OH
  • Djamila O., Harlingen, TX
  • Enoch K., Chicago, IL
  • Jon-Michael S., El Cajon, CA
  • Kari F., West Henrietta, NY
  • Sawyer F., Carthage, NC
  • Stephanie P., Arlington, TX
  • Willy R., Council Bluffs, IA
Earlier this year, the makers of Folgers Coffee and multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw teamed up to invite aspiring musicians to submit an original interpretation of the classic Best Part of Wakin' Upjingle. The Top 10 finalists found ways to weave passion, optimism and great coffee into their entries andFolgers is proud to share their inspired submissions with coffee enthusiasts everywhere.

"I was blown away by the different ways each of these ten artists blended their musical talent and unique style with the iconic Folgers Jingle," said Gavin DeGraw. "Building upon something everyone can relate to, like the jingle, and using it as a foundation to express your own thoughts and ideas is what being a songwriter and musician is all about."

Following the Online Vote, the winning rendition will be announced on or about June 24, 2013. For Official Rules, a list of daily prizes and complete details visit Folgers.com/jingle.  Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 years of age and older. Void where prohibited.

No musical talent? No problem! Now everyone can put their words to the tune of the iconic Folgers jingle! Download Insta-Jingle, the newest iPhone® mobile digital device app from Folgers, powered by Smule®, available for free download at the App StoreSM. Choose from three genres including rock, country and R&B. Or, try all three to create a variety of different jingles you can share with your friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, or email.

"Star Trek into Darkness" Beams Up Fandango's Fanticipation Buzz Indicator as the #1 Most Anticipated Movie This Weeken





From PRNewswire--

Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, reported today that J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated "Star Trek Into Darkness" garnered a 96 out of 100 score on the company's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator that measures fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up.  The sci-fi thriller outshone "Iron Man 3" and "The Great Gatsby," which are still top-of-mind with moviegoers, scoring 85 and 83, respectively.  Fanticipation scores are calculated based a proprietary analysis of Fandango's advance ticket sales, website and mobile traffic, and social media engagement. 

Flying at maximum warp speed, "Star Trek" also represents 80% of today's ticket sales on Fandango, selling out hundreds of show times across the country, from New York to San Francisco, and Atlanta.

More than 1,000 "Star Trek" ticket-buyers participated in a survey on Fandango and excitement for the film and the franchise is running high: 
  • 89% said they had seen the previous J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" on the big screen;
  • 76% have avoided reading any online spoilers, saying they want to be completely surprised;
  • 71% said that co-star Benedict Cumberbatch, star of TV's "Sherlock," increased their interest in seeing the movie;
  • 62% will attend the movie with a group of fellow "Star Trek" fans;
  • 56% said the secrecy surrounding the film made them even more excited to see the film;
  • 55% already plan to see the movie more than once;
  • 15% will be dressed in "Star Trek" attire at the theater. 
On this week's episode of "Weekend Ticket," Fandango's weekly digital video series, Fandango Chief Correspondent and Host Dave Karger interviews the film's stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto and challenges them to a "Star Trek" trivia face-off. Fans can see which of the two leading men is the master at "Trek" trivia at fandango.com/weekendticket.

Later.