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Snowden ORD • 9 / 16 / 2016 • Wide • Scope
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage, Timothy Olyphant, Scott Eastwood, Joely Richardson
Director: Oliver Stone Screenplay: Kieran Fitzgerald & Oliver Stone Website: snowdenfilm. com
Synopsis: Academy Award ®-Winning director Oliver Stone, who brought Platoon, Born On the Fourth of July, Wall Street, and JFK to the big screen, tackles the most important and fascinating true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller starring Joseph-Gordon Levitt and Shailene Woodley, reveals the incredible untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world. He is considered a hero by some, and a traitor by others. No matter which you believe, the epic story of why he did it, who he left behind, and how he pulled it off makes for one of the most compelling films of the year.
Marketing / Promotion: Post links on social media to articles and news stories that have showcased Edward Snowden and the news issues surrounding him. Generate curiosity for“ the real story” – hero or traitor? Highlight positive reviews and any critical buzz the movie generates for the stars and writer-director Oliver Stone. Exposure of the excellent trailer will be a big key to the film’ s success. Rubik’ s cubes play a role in the film, feature a contest in-theatre to see who can solve one the fastest. Hand out mini band-aids to cover cell phone and computer cameras, as Edward Snowden does in the film to protect against unwanted surveillance.
Films attracting similar target audience: Hell or High Water, Sully, Morgan Tag Line:“ The only safe place is on the run.”
Storks
3D
WB • 9 / 23 / 2016 • PG • Wide • Scope
Voice Talents of: Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Andy Samberg, Danny Trejo, Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key
Director: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland Screenplay: Nicholas Stoller Website: www. storksmovie. com
Synopsis: Storks deliver babies... or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior( Andy Samberg), the company’ s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop-- in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.
Marketing / Promotion: Host a Family Fun Day. Invite families and set up games, quizzes, and photo ops that the whole family can participate in together. Partner with restaurants and grocery stores for coloring contests. Look for national tie-ins that the film might have with merchandise and other collectibles. Run a special promotion for the movie’ s opening weekend that offers specials and discounts to families that are currently expecting to have another child. Have patrons share photos of their newborns on social media with hashtags for the film.
Films attracting similar target audience: Nine Lives, Sausage Party, Pete’ s Dragon Tag Line:“ Find your flock.” Facebook: / storksmovie Twitter: @ StorksTheMovie Instagram: @ storksmovie
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