Reality TV from Middle-Earth?

This is supposedly a new home makeover show coming out soon.

Anyone want to live like a hobbit?

Viral marketing = dandelions?

From Gawker:

"Viral" ad campaigns: everybody's sick of them! What to do? Just think of a more appealing name for them. Because appearance, not reality, is what matters, and if you agree with that you just might have a future in advertising. "Viral" campaigns are now called "Dandelions," because they flutter beautifully across the landscape, sowing their brand messages that will grow into beautiful brand flowers. This, according to a new agency that is perfecting the art of being a smart sellout:

The agency is called Dandelion, of course, because why let someone else run off with your awesome viral marketing analogy? And Dandelion is not a vulgar "ad" agency; rather, it is a "brand storyteller." For reals. All your favorites are lining up for some of that sweet marketing budget pie:

To help accomplish that, Dandelion is signing writers for projects that will integrate brands into the plot lines of stories. Ed Herbstman, who has written for Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Da Ali G Show,” will be the head writer.

Among the other writers are Eric Gilliland, of sitcoms like “My Boys,” “Roseanne” and “That ’70s Show”; Scott Sherman of The Onion and the parody “The Dangerous Book for Dogs”; and Charlie Todd, the creator of a roving band of pranksters, Improv Everywhere, perhaps best known for the annual “No Pants” ride on the New York City subway.

Best viral marketing of the year

Will It Blend?

http://www.willitblend.com/

James Franco up to more viral tricks?

My friend Nathan blogged about this strange James Franco making its way around the internets:



I googled just about everything he mentions in the video -- ManWorld, Gopher Smash, WonderGlen, and of course Aidan Weinglas. Those last two are real. WonderGlen is a strange comedy site that you have to see to believe.

It's a viral campaign for something, but I can't figure out what. The next James Franco movie maybe? Send tips, hints, rumors, and theories to mollywing@gmail.com

More blog shout-outs

Since I gave a shout-out to Entertainment Scoop, I figure my other friends are going to ask me for mentions.  So, before they do, here's some love:

Nathan has an amusing blog about his quirky life and his beautiful girlfriend (you owe me for that, Charlotte!).

Missouri's answer to The Dude has You're Out of Your Element, Donnie! which talks about all kinds of strange things, including viral videos.

I only know the Glossed Over girl by email, but her sarcastic take on fashion magazines is my daily must-read.

Lady Spruce's TV blog is another that that I like.  Sisterhood solidarity!

I also occasionally geek out at io9.

If you enjoy of these, tell 'em Molly set ya!

Entertainment Scoop

A friend of mine has started Entertainment Scoop, a site with the latest info on movies, TV shows (including reality TV), DVD, and internet content.

Check it out!

This thriller web series keeps me up at night

Because it's scary.

http://luke11-17.tv/