Godzilla Trailer to Appear During Hobbit

I just hope WB doesn't screw up with the marketing campaign like they did with Pacific Rim. When Pacific Rim came out I barely saw any TV spots, trailers or advertisements at movie theaters, the campaign was so weak in comparison with that of Man of Steel or those of other movies made by other companies during and before summer (Oblivion, Iron Man 3, Wolverine). And what about the products realted to the movie (action figures, games, etc)? I've never seen a single one on sale at any store! Even though Pacific Rim was meant to be a blockbuster, and a mainstream movie, it was largely ignored by the media and it still is to this day, those who saw it (at least people I know) found about the movie in the internet mostly or saw it because the already were fans of Mecha, Kaiju or anime. These guys better not disappoint with the marketing campaign.

And that is exactly why I have no faith in the ability in WB to market these kind of movies. They already failed with Pacific Rim. And this movie isn't even gonna get a 6 month push like a summer blockbuster should...I feel sorry for LP and Gareth Edwards. I'm sure he is a bit disappointed in the fact that the general public still has no clue...

Thanks @KAIJUSAURUS for the informmation... I still hope that movie will be a great movie.... I think Gareth will make a good job with the movie.... Still have a little fear that can desapoint all of us... but I have Faith in Godzilla and Gareth, because he said was a fan...

Man, I'm getting really tired of all the mindless complaining over WB marketing the movie. Technically, only the internet populous know anything about [i]X-Men: Days of Future Past[/i] and [i]Captain America 2[/i]-- [i]Captain American 2[/i] is coming out a month earlier, so that makes sense. (And it's only getting a 5 month promotion. I don't see fans of that character acting like the sky is falling.) Meanwhile, the new [i]X-Men[/i] trailer is around simply because Fox has a lot riding on that movie and it's far more expensive than [i]Godzilla[/i]. But neither trailer have been released to theaters yet. And [i]The Amazing Spider-Man 2[/i] won't get a trailer until the same day [i]Godzilla[/i] does. (Assuming [i]The Hobbit[/i] rumors are true.) Warner Brothers also explained there would be an aggressive marketing campaign at the beginning of next year. All of this worrying about it and second guessing WB isn't proving or helping anything. If WB really is skimping out on the promotion we'll know by next April/May. But right now is still not the time to critique them. Right now it simply comes off as a great deal of whining.

@MIKETHEG7453 Even Pacific Rim began its marketing campaign 7 months in anticipation (since the release of the first trailer). I think WB should do a strong campaing that appeals more to mainstream audiences (perhaps focusing on the human and dramatic elements) rather than fans. I know a lot of guys disagree with this using classic phrases like "Hey! But this is a Godzilla movie!", "All I just care is about Godzilla, not the humans!" or "People will go watch Godzilla anyways", and I certainly agree, but that's excactly what happened to Pacific Rim, they appealed to the fans with all sorts of trailers filled with dubstep and crazy action sequences, yet, the box office was disappointing. The point is (and there's no big science behind it), they should try to attract those who are most unlikely to watch this film. Fans will go to see it anyways.

@GMAN2887 But you have to take into account that the movies you mentioned are sequels and also that these are superhero movies. Of course fans don't freak out because these are based on characters and stories that western audiences can easily relate to. We are talking about Kaiju movies here, which (as Pacific Rim proved) are something not really that popular outside of Asia. Some of us, as fans, freak out about it because the Kaiju genre is finally being brought to today's production standards and because it is finally being delivered to movie theaters around the world. I don't want to sound melodramatic but this isn't just a chance for Godzilla, it is also a chance for the whole genre. From this first wave of films (Pacific Rim and Godzilla) depends that we get more of this genre in the future... And who knows? Perhaps even other studios will get interested on producing Kaiju/Mecha films if Godzilla turns to be a huge success. Another matter that usually worries fans is that Godzilla's last "incarnation" in an American adaptation was nothing like the classic Godzlla, so people may be confused as to what the heck is going on. Zilla, as you may know, overshadowed the original Godzilla and stole the name. Hopefully this film will banish that 1998 version from the collective memories and will finally introduce what Godzilla really is to mainstream audiences.

@Lyuztaven They're superhero sequels yes, but they're superhero sequels with under-performing prequels-- namely [i]X-Men[/i]. Its most recent films drew the weakest boxoffice of the franchise history. Not good considering ticket prices were cheaper in 2000, when the first film was released. [i]Spider-Man[/i] isn't in as tough of a spot, but it's historically known for making less money with each new movie. The competition looks tough, and its nothing to scoff at, but it's not the apocalypse that some fans are making it out to be. I understand the apprehension because of [i]Pacific Rim[/i], but, realistically, we're not even at a point where we need to start worrying about this kind of stuff. A horde of fans are already blaming WB for poor advertising (largely just because of the time frame) and we don't even know what the ad campaign is. The fact that this is already looking different than [i]Pacific Rim[/i]'s campaign is promising because, lets face it, it's not [i]Pacific Rim[/i]'s ad campaign. I understand fans want sequels and more movies like it, but there's also a hint of ungratefulness in this kind of stress. A sort of self-entitlement for trailers and hunger for more when we haven't even seen the movie. The chances for a [i]Pacific Rim[/i] sequel aren't great, granted, but at least we have it. It's ours and we can cherish it. Meanwhile, we don't even know if [i]Godzilla[/i] will be a [similarly] beloved movie. Will we want another one? Chances are it will be pretty good, but there's so many fans getting ahead of themselves and, as a result, misplaced malice and misinformation is being shot without thought. Worry is one thing, but the trigger happy attitude toward WB, the ad campaign...etc... is largely uncalled for as of right now.

I am leading away still. We had too many speculations.

I'll tell you what they're going to get alot at the box office and 75% of that is going to be the Gfans. I, personally will spend the money to see the trailer and then leave once the movie starts.

Listen my brothers I have scene the new teaser trailer and let me tell you HE. HAS. RETURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Godzilla looks amassing he is taller than he has ever been and his roar is "sniff" "sniff" "sob" beautiful. I say the leaked teaser tralier and let me tell you it was incredible. Trust me if there is a tralier for godzilla for hobbit and is a pretty big IF then must go see him in all his glory. Because he is back and gareth Edwards has given him an image worthy of his roots.

 

P. S. if you don't believe me look at the site that had the godzilla tralier on it, it's not there any more but just look and you'll see if I'm telling the truth http://www.movieweb.com/movie/godzilla-2014/trailer