trailers

Trailers, in the sense used most regularly in the blogosphere, are short previews of movies which are shown in theaters and can also increasingly be viewed online. They usually have a running time of less than two or three minutes and serve as a quick representation of what a person will see in the feature length version. Trailers are intended to whet potential viewers' appetites for the film being previewed.

Intrepid movie bloggers often either begin or end a post with the movie trailer for the film in question. It allows their readers to quickly understand the context of the review in light of scenes from the movie.

Many bloggers embed trailers from such video sites as YouTube or link to them on sites like The Internet Movie Database (the unofficial king of all things film); however, now with websites like Hulu, some bloggers are foregoing trailers altogether and are linking to the full-length film itself.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “trailers”

• Thicker than Blood book trailer unveiled!

  
  C.J. Darlington — Authority: 114
  Created by The Perrodin Bros., the book trailer for Thicker than Blood is here! Brothers Jace and Patch did a fantastic job capturing the themes and story of the novel while including some really cool special effects. Jace is a homeschool graduate, and Patch is currently a homeschooler. Thanks, guys!
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• Sarah & Hugh Get Funny In ‘Did You Hear About The Morgans’ Movie Trailer

  
  http://ontheflix.com — Authority: 561
  Sarah & Hugh get funny in ‘Did You Hear About The Morgans’ movie trailer. Columbia Pictures is releasing its new Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant comedy flick this weekend entitled, “Did You Hear About The Morgans ?” The movie trailer looks pretty good,and has some pretty funny moments in it. It also ...
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• Trailer Park Tuesday – December 15, 2009

  
  Bureau 42 — Authority: 130
  Here we go with a first look at The Sorcerers Apprentice and a whole slew of clips from Avatar (opening this Friday).
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• Director Announcement for ‘The Brood’ Remake. And I just Died Inside a Little More.

  
  Screamstress — Authority: 134
  Breck Eisner, who will be doing The Crazies remake, has been tapped as the new director for The Brood remake, originally directed by my boyfriend David Cronenberg. The L.A. Times had this to say: Eisner has signed on to a film that’s kind of new but kind of familiar (and scary): “The Brood.” That’s ...
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• iPhone Game: Beat It!

  
  The Awesomer — Authority: 625
  If you like eBoy’s isometric pixel art, Beat It! is a beat machine/rhythm game a-la Tap Tap that brings those sprites to life; it features 50 animated levels along with a freestyle mode. Link: http://www.theawesomer.com/c/click.php?id=8315 Price: $3 Hat Tip: ...
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• FOR ROB MARSHALL THE JOY OF “NINE” WAS UNCONVENTIONALITY

  
  Hollywood Outbreak — Authority: 565
  Director ROB MARSHALL’S big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, NINE, was nominated for a Golden Globe this morning. A re-imagining of the classic FELLINI film, 8 1/2, the film is not your conventional musical and could be considered a ‘hard sell’ to some audiences. We spoke with MARSHALL recently and ...
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• There cannot be enough Timothy Olyphant on my computer screen

  
  PopWatch — Authority: 753
  I have high hopes of watching Deadwood in its entirety on DVD over Christmas, but two trailers have re-piqued my Timothy Olyphant obsession a bit ahead of schedule. Apple has released the first trailer for The Crazies, which is both a reminder that cell phones in horror movies never, ever work and the second-freakiest ...
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• Movie Trailer: Robin Hood (From The Director Who Created Gladiator)

  
  Music On Play - We Global Now — Authority: 581
  Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richards army against the French. Upon Richards death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the ...
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• ‘Sherlock Holmes’ clips: Mustaches and banter, please!

  
  PopWatch — Authority: 753
  Holy crap, there are a lot of Sherlock Holmes clips online. This one is my favorite:What is our verdict on Jude Law’s mustache, PopWatchers? I’m usually against all forms ’stache, but somehow this works for me. Maybe it’s the homoerotic tension, maybe it’s the old-timey costuming, or maybe it’s just the ...
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• Watch Where Did It Come From?: Ancient Egypt - The Iconic Structures Movie Trailer Online

  
  Watch-Free.TV :: Stream Movies and TV for Free! — Authority: 505
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• Watch Violent Earth: Katrina - Send in the Guard Movie Trailer Online

  
  Watch-Free.TV :: Stream Movies and TV for Free! — Authority: 505
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• Watch Robot Chicken: Season Four Movie Trailer Online

  
  Watch-Free.TV :: Stream Movies and TV for Free! — Authority: 505
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• Watch Baby IQ: Baby’s First Words Movie Trailer Online

  
  Watch-Free.TV :: Stream Movies and TV for Free! — Authority: 505
  While many early-education videos feature intrusive narration that can interfere with real-life communication, this title lets parents and children create the dialogue for the on-screen visuals. BABYS FIRST WORDS features high-definition visuals set to music from the London Symphony Orchestra, and this combination ...
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• Watch One Piece: Season 2 - Fourth Voyage Movie Trailer Online

  
  Watch-Free.TV :: Stream Movies and TV for Free! — Authority: 505
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• New Robin Hood Teaser Trailer

  
  Accidental Sexiness — Authority: 596
  Its the moment we have all been waiting for! The first official teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood was released last night. If you weren’t amped for this film yet, just wait... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Robin Hood – Trailer

  
  TheOriginalWinger.com — Authority: 595
  If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if its missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. Ridley Scott’s take on Robin Hood is a bit different than the one I remember growing up… Mine went something like, “We’re men, manly men, we’re men in tights, ...
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• TRAILER MIX: Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood Unlike Any Robin Hood You’ve Seen This Week

  
  Best Week Ever — Authority: 684
  Ridley Scott apparently saw Prince Of Thieves in the early 90s and it pissed him off (no King John, Robin wasn’t English, Bryan Adams song wasn’t as good as the real-life Robin Hood Bryan Adams song), and he’s now taking it out on Hollywood by re-cutting Gladiator , replacing the Coliseum with trees, ...
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• Jason and Dante Join Forces on GH

  
  Daytime Confidential — Authority: 550
  Dante ( Dominic Zomprogna ) and Jason ( Steve Burton ) join forces to take down Franco ( James Franco ) this week on  General Hospital . READ MORE
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• What Happens if Mitch Wakes Up on OLTL?

  
  Daytime Confidential — Authority: 550
  It might be a good idea to think about whether or not the person you stab might survive before you stab them. What will Natalie ( Melissa Archer ) do if Mitch ( Roscoe Born ) wakes up? Watch the promo after the jump. READ MORE
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• Zach and Kendall Reunite on AMC!

  
  Daytime Confidential — Authority: 550
  Its the week All My Childrens Zendall fans have been waiting for! Watch the promo after the jump. READ MORE
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