Fly on in as Cinema Role tackles 2 firsts on the show! Dreamworks’ Megamind from 2010 is the first animated feature AND the first superhero (or supervillain) movie to appear on the podcast. Fish will dive into the casting while Squid fills us in on some of the interesting marketing tactics used to promote the film. So grab something to drink, maybe some snacks, like water or chocolate, and watch your giant blue head!

Marketing Links:

• Megamind Rap TV Spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsrQH7itJCg&t=1s
• Super Hero Party/Guinness World Record Breaking Pics: https://www.gettyimages.com/editorial-images/entertainment/event/will-ferrell-and-dreamworks-animation-suit-up-and-take-on-world-record-for-largest-gathering-of-superheroes/104150364
• Farmville Crossover: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/how-dreamworks-animation-is-using-34675/ https://adage.com/article/madisonvine-digital-entertainment/movie-marketing-farmville-hollywood-megamind/146908/
• General Marketing Details: https://www.ramanmedianetwork.com/dreamworks-rolls-out-marketing-plan-for-megamind/
• Coloring Children's Consumption Blog Post: https://amandajcorreia.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/dreamworks-gets-smart-the-marketing-of-megamind/

Warning: Spoilers for Megamind within.

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Music in this episode includes Trailer Percussion Intro Ident by Pavetraxx and Rhythmic Circle by moodmode, both from Pixabay.