Cloverfield Clues

Matt Reeves on Cloverfield Sequel: "You are going to see it"

2011-03-18T15:08:00.001-04:00

Total Film recently caught up with Matt Reeves and interviewed him about the status of Cloverfield 2:

We asked the Cloverfield and Let Me In director what was going on with Cloverfield 2, and he told us: "Well, you are going to see it - we just don't know when [laughs]."

"At the moment we are talking about the story quite a lot. Drew Goddard, who wrote the original, is going to pen the sequel and JJ Abrams is very much involved.

"However, the three of us have been so busy that getting the right idea together has been taking a long time."

But will the sequel shoot in real-time again? "You see, that's a difficult part: we want it to be shot like the first but how can you continue that idea successfully for a second time?

"We have a lot of affection for the original and the sequel can't just be the same thing. But that is tricky when you need to have a monster destroying stuff once again."

We've heard a similar story before... do you think this sounds like it might actually happen someday?

* thanks to I.V. Kay for sending this in!

Matt Reeves Won't Close The Door On Cloverfield Sequel

2010-08-11T11:48:00.001-04:00

During his promotion of Let Me In, Cloverfield director Matt Reeves was recently asked by Collider and MTV if there will ever be a Cloverfield sequel, and he continues to give the same old story: they are still interested in making a sequel... "it's a priority". Just not anytime soon however, as both Reeves' and J.J. Abrams' plates are pretty full right now. Of course, that's exactly what you would expect them to say if they wanted it to be a surprise...!

FYI, Fast forward the video to 12:35 to get to the Cloverfield discussion.

* Thanks to Creative and Markus for emailing this in.

Super 8 NOT Connected To Cloverfield In Any Way

2010-05-06T00:33:00.000-04:00

Bad news Cloverfield fans... NY Magazine issued a retraction today after speaking directly to J.J. Abrams, confirming that his new movie Super 8 "has nothing whatsoever to do with Cloverfield". It seems a similar viral campaign may be used, but to reiterate, it "will be totally unconnected to Cloverfield".

Cloverfield Prequel Confirmed: See "Super 8" Trailer With Iron Man 2

2010-05-05T13:40:00.000-04:00

Well folk, it has been a long time coming, but it looks like there will be a Cloverfield 2. NY Magazine has confirmed that a trailer for a Cloverfield sequel, titled Super 8, will be shown before Iron Man 2, which premieres at 12:01am on Friday (Thursday @ Midnight). Expect camera phone videos on YouTube shortly there after. Let me know if you find any...

JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves Keep Hope Alive for Cloverfield Sequel

2010-01-21T15:46:00.001-05:00

In two separate interviews, MTV has tried to get to the bottom of the possibility of a Cloverfield sequel. True to form, neither J.J. Abrams nor Matt Reeves will commit to anything. But here we are over two years later, and they still are not dismissing the idea either. They are keeping with the same story since the movie was released, namely, "we have a few ideas we're kicking around".

Would you still like to see a sequel? Or how about a prequel?

MTV: J.J. Abrams Offers 'Cloverfield' Sequel Update, Ponders Having The 'Star Trek' Sequel 'Go Gorn'

MTV: 'Let Me In' Is 'Darker' Than 'Twilight,' Director Matt Reeves Says

* Thanks to Stéphane and Conor for the updates!

Slusho Makes Another Appearance in Fringe

2009-10-09T11:19:00.004-04:00

Slusho! made another guest appearance on Fringe, in the latest episode "Momentum Deferred". However, in the world of Fringe, shape-shifting soldiers from another universe prefer drinking mercury to frozen beverages, even though Slusho itself is imbued with Kaitei No Mitsu!

* Thanks to Titan777 and MisterPine88 for emailing about this!

Slusho! in Fringe Poster

2009-09-26T10:50:00.007-04:00

J.J. Abrams' favorite frozen drink Slusho! has made another non-Cloverfield appearance, this time showing up in the season 2 poster for Fringe. The poster is filled with other Fringe-related Easter eggs as well. Slusho! was also seen in the show, in last seasons' episode "The Road Not Taken".

* Thanks to Corey for emailing about this!

Cloverfield on Robot Chicken

2009-09-23T15:33:00.004-04:00

The Cloverfield monster made an appearance on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken, in this short titled "Too Soon". The stop motion video was cleverly made using the Hasbro Cloverfield Toy.

* Thanks to Evan and Nicole for sending this in!

Fan Made Cloverfield Videos

2009-09-14T10:21:00.003-04:00

Last month, a fan-made Cloverfield video began making the rounds and picking up a little bit of "I don't think this is real, but..." coverage. We don't normally cover fake news, but yesterday, the second video from abcharu21 was released. This doesn't make it any more legitimate, but it does mean I will get a ton more emails wondering why I haven't posted these. So without further ado, I present to you "new" Cloverfield videos:

August 26

September 13

BTW, if you are looking for something real to do, there is an interesting Art ARG going on for LOST Season 6 at damoncarltonandapolarbear.com. The great folks at LOSTARGs.com have been following everything if you want to get all caught up.

Cloverfield Poster In Transformers 2

2009-06-25T00:32:00.004-04:00

A Cloverfield poster can be seen in the new Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen movie, which premiered today. Eagle eye viewers spotted the poster in the dorm room where Sam meets his roomate. Here is an exclusive screenshot of the scene.

Slusho! appears in new Star Trek movie

2009-05-01T21:33:00.003-04:00

Here is the scene from the upcoming Star Trek movie that shows the appearance of J.J. Abrams' favorite frozen beverage - Slusho! Star Trek opens nationwide March 7th.

BTW, if you haven't been following the Star Trek ARG discovered a few weeks ago, you should check it out. It already looks bigger than the Cloverfield ARG, incorporating real world clues (including a real alien crash site), interactive characters, and who knows what else is in store!!?!?!

To play along, check out the Unfiction forums

Slusho! Will Appear In Fringe!

2009-04-21T12:15:00.000-04:00

The latest batch of promotional photos for "The Road Not Taken" confirm that Slusho! will be making an appearance in Fringe.

The mysterious drink made famous by the movie Cloverfield, has also appeared in Alias, Heroes, and will be in the upcoming Star Trek movie as well.

JJ Abrams Mystery Box Edition of WIRED

2009-04-20T21:42:00.000-04:00

The May issue of WIRED magazine recruited JJ Abrams as the guest editor. A year in the making, the "Mystery Issue" features a one-issue redesign directed by JJ, with mind-boggling puzzles on almost every page and hidden clues "that are not apparent at first or second glance."

This means that while many of the articles and puzzles are available online, you will need to get the magazine to get the full Easter egg experience.

Either way, be sure to check out the JJ Abrams article on mysteries and spoilers (spoiler alert: spoilers are bad, mkay?), and the "between-the-pages" interview below.

By the way, the "Mystery Box" on the cover refers to a very funny speech that Abrams gave at the TED conference in March 2007.

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Slusho! Themed Star Trek Enterprise

2009-04-13T22:52:00.009-04:00

The official Star Trek website has a new section - The Enterprise Project - featuring models of NCC-1701 redecorated by various artists. One of the most interesting is Enterprise #12, the Slusho! theme by Bad Robot artist and animator Amy Vatanakul. All of the great Slusho! memes are represented, the Seabed Nectar, the Sword logo, "You Can't Drink Just Six", and of course all the fun Slusho! peope and critters. Nice work Amy!

Is there a new Star Trek ARG?

2009-04-10T14:04:00.005-04:00

I get a lot of emails about movies, especially if they are J.J. Abrams related. One of the latest featured photos from some Star Trek "dance" parties taken by TheCobraSnake. I'm not much of a Trekkie, but I am a J.J. Abrams fan, so this looked like something I should check out ;)

Anyways, one of the first few photos I looked at had a weird URL written on it. It doesn't look natural (like it is photoshopped or something). Hmmm....

The address - http://0100001101100001.eu - takes you to a weird flash site with static and flashing images and weird sound.

I looked through the other Star Trek party photos, and found two other images with URL's in them:

The two other URL's I found - http://0100000101101100.eu and http://01001111.com, have very similar (or the same?) flash websites.

This could be a CobraSnake thing (gamejack?), but since the photos are Star Trek related, I was thinking it could be for a Star Trek ARG? Does anyone know anyting about this? I googled it, but wasn't able to find anything about it... Just in case, I started a new thread over at Unfiction if you want to investigate it further, or feel free to discuss it in the comments...

Slusho! To Make Apperance In Fringe?

2009-03-29T13:36:00.007-04:00

J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller FRINGE was shooting in NYC this weekend, and SmokeInTheCity captured this photo of John Noble drinking a Slusho!

Is this just some behind the scenes antics, or will the magical drink make an appearance in the show?

The Fringe episode being filmed is The Road Not Taken, which will air May 5th on FOX.

[source: FringeTelevision.com]

FYI, Slusho! made several appearances in Heroes, thanks to J.J. Abrams' friend Greg Grunberg.

J.J. Abrams at Wondercon on Cloverfield Sequel

2009-03-01T19:10:00.004-05:00

J.J. Abrams spoke at the Wondercon Star Trek panel, and answered a fan question about Cloverfield. Take it for what it's worth, but it sounds like the same old story* to me:

We have an idea that we thought was pretty cool that we’re playing with, which means there will be something that’s connected to Cloverfield, but I hope it happens sooner rather than later because the idea is pretty sweet.

If there ever was going to be a sequel, now would be the time to start it, and release the trailer during Star Trek in May. They wouldn't even need to film the whole movie - just the trailer, like they did with Cloverfield.

* See Also:

[Quote: Slashfilm / Video: LatinoReview]

Michael Giacchino's Roar at The Oscars

2009-02-24T09:23:00.005-05:00

Michael Giacchino's "Roar" from Cloverfield was played as background music while Will Smith presented the award for Visual Effects. The AMPAS, still stuck in the 90s, does not have video available, but check out this clip from YouTube...

* Thanks to Snow and RasGold for emailing about this, and to Derek for the video!

Cloverfield's Tagruato in Star Trek Superbowl Commercial

2009-02-02T22:29:00.003-05:00

J.J. Abrams dropped another nod to Cloverfield in the latest Star Trek commercial seen during the Superbowl^*. The Tagruato logo can be seen on one of the buildings, while J.J. Abrams' name flashes on the screen.

This is the second Cloverfield / Star Trek crossover. We reported earlier that Cloverfield's Slusho! will also be making an appearance in the movie.

Thanks to Evan, Marcus, and Matthew for emailing me about this!

* That's right, I said Superbowl, and not "The Big Game"! Superbowl. Superbowl. Superbowl. Suck it NFL!

Happy Anniversary Cloverfield

2009-01-18T10:48:00.000-05:00

Today was the one year anniversary of Cloverfield's 1-18-08 premiere. There's still no plans for a sequel, but here's a fun Sally Forth comic from RASGold!

Japanese Cloverfield Novelization

2008-12-19T14:30:00.005-05:00

In Japan, there is a novelization book of the Cloverfield screenplay. Unfortunately, it is only available in Japanese.

The good news is that Unfiction's Kosmopol - who speaks Japanese, English, and German - picked up a copy while visitng Japan, and will be posting photos and analysis of the content.

If you speak German, you can read about it on Kosmopol's blog here.

Cloverfield's Slusho In Star Trek

2008-12-16T11:04:00.006-05:00

MTV Interviewed J.J. Abrams about Star Trek, and they revealed that Slusho! will be making an appearance in the upcoming movie!

MTV: I couldn't help but notice the Slusho! reference from "Cloverfield" in the bar scene where Kirk first meets Uhura. Will we see other J.J.-isms peppered throughout the film?

J.J. Abrams: No. That was sort of the only one, and it was just sort of a goof.

I09 reports that a monster similar to Cloverfield also appears in the trailer. Could it be Clover's long lost relative?

For more information on the Star Trek movie, check out TrekMovie.com

Cloverfield Monster Toy Arrives

2008-12-09T10:45:00.008-05:00

Reports are pouring in that the Hasbro Cloverfield monster toy has finally been released into the wild. Here are some unboxing shots of the long awaited Clover action figure, complete with Statue of Liberty head, parasites, and NYC backdrop.

The Hasbro website is now showing them as "in stock", so it's not too late to get your own!

* Thanks to Brian and Andres for sending in pictures!

Cloverfield mentioned on 30 Rock

2008-12-05T08:25:00.002-05:00

Cloverfield got a small mention in last weeks 30 Rock episode "Gavin Volure". Please to enjoy!

*Thanks to Scott G for the tip!

Cloverfield Director Matt Reeves Talks Sequel

2008-11-22T15:41:00.003-05:00

Cloverfield Director Matt Reeves still won't commit to the idea of a Cloverfield sequel, but did throw out some interesting possibilities while talking to MTV. One idea was to shoot the sequel in Japan, which is the "source of the inspiration for the [original] film".

Click here to read the article

'Cloverfield' Director Matt Reeves Talks Sequel Dilemma
Published by Josh Horowitz on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 5:05 pm.

Ever since "Cloverfield" came out, it's been taken as a fait accompli that a sequel would be greenlit. So where is it? Catching up with director Matt Reeves, the helmer admits to MTV News in an interview that "the studio of course wants it to happen," but wanting something to happen and coming up with the right idea are two very different things.

Reeves says that talks have been frequent if sporadic over the last nine months. "At times it's gone dormant and then it's come back up again," Reeves says of the brainstorming over a sequel.

"There are a couple ideas that have potential but we haven't quite cracked it yet," says Reeves who is juggling his orginal screenplay, The Invisible Woman and his remake of Let the Right One In among his future projects. Trying to pin down just what those Cloverfield sequel ideas are though is easier said than done. One thought was to return to the source of the inspiration for the film. "When we were in Japan we thought, wouldn't it be cool to do it here," he said.

One things seems certain. Don't expect a traditional sequel picking up right after the first with the same (still living) characters. Rather the filmmakers behind the hit film have discussed a sequel that "wasn't necessarily right after that night but had intersections with the original."

Then there's the possibility that Reeves might not direct the sequel at all. Muck like Danny Boyle did for "28 Weeks Later," Reeves said "There was the thought that maybe we'd bring in some young exciting people and we'd produce their take."

"I don’t know at this point," Reeves said. "I think if we find something that would be incredibly fun to make and that we would want to watch then that's what would push it over the top. It's a weird puzzle."

Cloverfield Spoof on South Park

2008-10-26T16:56:00.002-04:00

In the latest episode of South Park, "Pandemic", they did a spoof on Cloverfield involving Stan's dad Randy. You can view the entire episode for free at South Park Studios, and look for "Pandemic 2: The Startling" on Comedy Central this Wednesday, October 29th.

Cloverfield Toy Canceled?

2008-10-15T16:46:00.003-04:00

Dread Central is reporting that the fate of Cloverfield Toy may be in doubt (much like a Cloverfield Sequel)

... He received an e-mail with a status update on the toy, which listed it as both “discontinued” and shipping out sometime in December of this year. Since the toy was supposed to be out this month and not a soul has actually seen one outside of Toyfair, there’s a good chance Hasbro realized that maybe they weren’t the best ones to put this thing out.

I have also received email from people who's orders have been outright canceled. On the other hand, the website shows that the toy is "In-Stock", so who knows!?!?!?

Ask JJ Abrams Your Cloverfield Questions

2008-10-07T12:12:00.003-04:00

JJ Abrams will be participating in a LIVE webchat on Friday, October 10, 2008. The chat is sponsored by The Guardian in the UK, so the start time is at 6:00PM BST (which in the US is 10:00AM Pacifc / 1:00PM Eastern).

While this is primarily a Fringe Q&A, you might be able to sneak in some Cloverfield questions. Questions must be submitted ahead of time, so submit your own questions here, then join the chat on Friday to see what the answers are.

The Glass Helmets return in Fringe?

2008-09-19T13:55:00.002-04:00

Fox added some notes to the official Fringe episode 102 recap - the "Songs in The Same Old Story", which include:

"Young Men Dead" by The Black Angels
"Skin Head" by The Glass Helmets

The band name The Glass Helmets may ring a bell for Cloverfield fans. The band was mentioned in a Cloverfield viral video on the JamieAndTeddy.com website.

It's still not clear if TGH is a real band, or is "in-game". A MySpace account for TGH appeared during the Cloverfield ARG, and does not appear to have been updated since.

FRINGE Series Premiere Tonight!

2008-09-09T13:18:00.000-04:00

The series premiere of J.J. Abrams' new Sci-Fi Thriller Fringe is tonight at 8:00/7:00 C

Be sure to check out the FringeTelevision.com Episodes section for post-episode discussions, and their Screencaps section for Easter Eggs and hidden clues to the show.

Also, be sure to check out the Fringe Wiki Fringepedia.net. Fringepedia.net contains a wealth of information about the latest episode, characters, and "The Pattern". Just like Lostpedia or Wikipedia, any one can join and help contribute to the ultimate Fringe Encylopedia.

Are you planning on watching FRINGE?

Siggraph 2008 Cloverfield Demo

2008-08-30T00:51:00.003-04:00

"This is from Siggraph 2008. It is a tech talk on the making of Cloverfield. It shows some of the un-rendered scenes from the movie and the modeling and rig of Clover itself. Very cool stuff."

* Thanks to Tom H for the video!

Cloverfield Blu-ray in UK on Sept 8th

2008-08-22T13:27:00.002-04:00

DVD Times reports:

Paramount Home Entertainment UK have announced its plans to begin releasing catalogue titles on Blu-ray disc beginning in September 2008. The first titles arriving on 8th September are Transformers, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Cloverfield and No Country For Old Men.

Full details are TBC, but it’s likely they’ll be similar in terms of content to the USA releases.

Maybe there will be a Cloverfield sequel after all...

2008-07-27T02:08:00.006-04:00

Sci-Fi website IO9 talked to JJ Abrams at Comic-con, and according to them:

There will be a Cloverfield 2 ... but it won't be a sequel. It will be something "surprising," said Abrams. [Here is] what Abrams told us on video about what the most important monster feature is, from the perspective of a guy who has created a lot of monsters.

Maybe that explains this sign in Pasadena (or maybe it is just BS)...

* Thanks to FringeTelevision for the story, and to Kristen S. for the photo!

Limited-Edition Bad Robot Figurine

2008-07-24T13:16:00.001-04:00

JJ Abrams is releasing a limited-edition batch of 500 Bad Robot figurines. According to Gizmodo:

They're giving away 3 of them at Comic-con this week, where they'll be showing off a pilot of their new show, Fringe. What's cool is that they prototyped these figures in house on the same 3D printer they designed the Cloverfield monster and the new Star Trek movie's phasers on.

The Bad Robot webpage has been updated with the message "Win Me At Comic-Con".

Maybe these will be scavenger hunt prizes?

No word yet on pricing, or where they will be available. If anyone see this for sale at Comic-con, get one for me too!

Comic-Con 2008

2008-07-15T10:56:00.004-04:00

The complete schedule has been released for Comic-Con 2008. JJ Abrams fans will want to check out the various LOST and FRINGE panels, and keep and eye out for the new LOST ARG, and possible a FRINGE ARG as well.

You can find out more info about the upcoming LOST ARG at my new blog LostARGs.com, and for more FRINGE information, check out FringeTV.blogspot.com.

LOST:

FRIDAY 1:45-2:45 Entertainment Weekly’s The Visionaries: Showrunners— Carlton Cuse (Lost), Damon Lindelof (Lost), more ...
Josh Schwartz (Chuck, Gossip Girl), Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies), and Josh Friedman (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) are the television producers who are changing the face of television with deeply immersive entertainments marked by distinctive, cutting edge storytelling. They have also been at the forefront of bringing "genre programming" or "cult TV" to the mainstream. Prepare for a candid conversation about creative integrity in a commercial medium and the future of broadcast TV in an increasingly digital world. Spoiler Alert! Upcoming plot developments may be teased. Moderated by Entertainment Weekly senior writer Jeff Jensen. Room 6CDEF
FRIDAY 6:00-7:00 Exceeding Expectations and Exploring New Worlds: Feature Effects for the Small Screen more ...
Zoic Studios moderates a discussion with VFX supervisors on their passion for creating narrative enhancing, eye-popping effects for television. Some of the best in the business discuss future trends as well as their contribution to the television series Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, The Middleman, Lost, Eureka, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Smallville, and the new fall show Fringe. Room 32AB
SATURDAY 12:00-1:00 Lost more ...
If the most recent season finale was any indication of things to come, you will not want to miss this panel. Co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will discuss season 4 of Lost, leading up to the season finale. They will answer your questions and maybe even offer up some surprises of their own. Hall H
SATURDAY 4:00-5:00 Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack more ...
Jay Glatfelter and Jack Glatfelter have one of the oldest and biggest podcasts dedicated to ABC'S Lost with The Lost Podcast. Learn about the huge, dedicated online community for TV's most mind twisting drama. Join Jay and Jack for this special interview and Q&A session! Room 24A

FRINGE:

WEDNESDAY 6:00–7:30 and 7:30-9:00 — Fringe Pilot Screenings — more ...
Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly present two exclusive premiere screenings of the pilot episode of Fringe, the highly anticipated new FOX series from J.J. Abrams (Lost), Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the team behind the upcoming Star Trek feature, Mission: Impossible 3 and Alias. When an international flight lands at Boston’s Logan Airport and the passengers and crew have all died grisly deaths, FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv, The Pacific) is called in to investigate. When the search nearly kills her partner, Special Agent John Scott (Mark Valley, Boston Legal), a desperate Olivia searches frantically for someone to help, leading her to Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), our generation’s Einstein. There’s only one catch: He’s been institutionalized for the last 20 years, and the only way to question him requires pulling his estranged son, Peter (Josh Jackson, Shutter), in to help. Under Special Agent Phillip Broyles (Lance Reddick, The Wire), our trio will discover that what happened on that fatal flight is only a small piece of a larger, more shocking truth. Fringe also stars Kirk Acevedo (Oz), Blair Brown (The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd) and Jasika Nicole (The Mastersons of Manhattan). From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe premieres September 9 and airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on FOX. (Please note: we will clear the room between screenings. Seating is limited. Pick the screening time that works best for you!) Ballroom 20
FRIDAY 6:00-7:00 Exceeding Expectations and Exploring New Worlds: Feature Effects for the Small Screen— more ...
Zoic Studios moderates a discussion with VFX supervisors on their passion for creating narrative enhancing, eye-popping effects for television. Some of the best in the business discuss future trends as well as their contribution to the television series Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, The Middleman, Lost, Eureka, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Smallville, and the new fall show Fringe. Room 32AB
SATURDAY 4:45-5:45 Fringe Q&A and Trailer Screening— more ...
J. J. Abrams (Lost), Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman—the team behind Mission: Impossible 3, Alias, and the upcoming Star Trek feature—join fellow Fringe executive producers Bryan Burk (Cloverfield) and Jeff Pinkner (Lost), as well as stars Anna Torv (The Pacific), Josh Jackson (Shutter), and John Noble (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), for an exclusive Q&A about one of the most anticipated new television series of the fall season, a drama that will thrill, terrify and explore the blurring line between science fiction and reality. The session will kick off with the screening of a trailer for the series. Television Week deputy editor and columnist Joe Adalian moderates. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe premieres September 9 and airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on FOX. Ballroom 20
SATURDAY 6:30-7:30 WildStorm Brewing— more ...
Get the inside scoop on what’s coming up from DC’s wildest imprint from VP Hank Kanalz, superstar artist Jim Lee, editorial director Christos Gage (WildCats: World’s End), and creators Neil Googe (WildCats: World’s End), Wes Craig (Wildstorm Revelations), Brian Denham (X-Files), Joshua Ortega (Gears of War), and Jason Craig (Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash). Find out about WildStorm’s newest creator-driven books, plus the latest on The Authority, WildCats, Stormwatch, Gen 13, The Lost Boys, X-Files, J. J. Abram’s Fringe, and much, much more! Room 8

Michael Giacchino Interview

2008-06-30T14:22:00.003-04:00

The Pioneer Kuro Loft has a video interview with Michael Giacchino, the Emmy and Grammy award winning composer for Cloverfield and Lost.

Giacchino talks about what he loves most about entertainment and how he feels sound is responsible for 50% of emotion. He also explains his process for developing the sound for Lost episodes, based on his personal emotions and crafting excitement in sound as the story unfolds.

* Thanks to Denise for the link!

Happy Birthday Lizzy!

2008-06-30T09:30:00.003-04:00

Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Caplan, aka Marlena Diamond, is 26 today.

Happy Birthday JJ Abrams!

2008-06-27T15:49:00.003-04:00

Jeffrey Jacob (JJ) Abrams is 42 today. Happy Birthday!

Thank You JJ... for Cloverfield, Lost, Fringe, Alias, Felicity, and even Star Trek! You rock!!

* Thanks to Hijinx at EvilPuppetMasters for knowing this, and to iushosh for the photo!

Matt Reeves: Cloverfield Sequel On Hold

2008-06-26T17:40:00.004-04:00

Collider.com has an exclusive interview with Matt Reeves from the Saturn Awards, where Cloverfield won Best Sci-Fi Picture and he picked up The Filmmakers Showcase Award. He was asked repeatably about a Cloverfield sequel, answering that they have some ideas they are tossing around which are only in the baby stages, and unless they can basically "reinvent the wheel", they would rather do something else.

Cloverfield News

2008-06-25T15:08:00.001-04:00

I've just returned from vacation, so here is the news you may have missed while I was gone:

Amazon now has the Cloverfield Blu-ray on sale for $16.95 - only 96¢ more than the standard DVD! And Tower.com has it for $13.86!!!!
The California DMV finds Slusho! offensive
George Jones sent in this scale drawing of the LSA
Harvey Dent noticed that the pictures on Rob's refrigerator, are the same ones from Marlena's MySpace page, and from Jamie's videos.
The 2-hour premiere for FRINGE , the new Sci-Fi drama TV series from JJ Abrams, was pushed back until September 9th (although you can probably find it on the internet)
The Holomove ARG turned out to be for Microsoft Visual Studio - not FRINGE as initially suspected.
JJ Abrams will be at Comic-Con on Saturday July 26th for FRINGE. There will also be a LOST panel on Saturday, where the new LOST ARG will launch.
There will be an adult movie spoof titled - Cleavagefield. "Check out these monsters!"

Cloverfield Wins Saturn Award for Best Sci-Fi Film

2008-06-25T14:02:00.003-04:00

Cloverfield won two 'Saturn' awards from the The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

Cloverfield was was the winner for Best Science Fiction Film, and Matt Reeves picked up an award in the The Filmmakers Showcase Award category.

Lizzy Caplan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, but lost to The Mist's Marsha Gay Harden.

Blair Witch's Daniel Myrick on Cloverfield

2008-06-12T09:51:00.005-04:00

Den of Geek has an interview with Daniel Myrick, the co-writer and director of The Blair Witch Project, and the topic of Cloverfield came up:

Do you take it as a complement then when something like Cloverfield, ten years on, gets compared in certain ways to Blair Witch?

Absolutely, yeah. I thought it was very much in the spirit of the Blair Witch, and a very ballsy move for a high budget film to take that kind of cinematic approach. I thought they executed it on a lot of levels very well. I would have done a couple of things differently. But I think that for a film like that to get made is very encouraging.

Cloverfield HD Rental on Apple TV

2008-06-05T16:12:00.006-04:00

Cloverfield is available for rental on Apple TV in HD for $4.99. Of course, you'll need an Apple TV boxin order to do this (the standard version is available through iTunes for $3.99). Unfortunately, it's only available in 720p, so you'll still have to get it on Blu-ray for the 1080p goodness.

* Thanks to Apple TV Junkie for the news and specs!

Cloverfield Special Investigation Mode

2008-06-04T08:29:00.010-04:00

Here is a screenshot of the Cloverfield Blu-ray's Special Investigation Mode. The main window shows the movie and time code. On the left is a map of NYC, which tracks the locations of the Human Subjects (Rob & Friends), the Large Scale Aggressor or LGA (The Monster), and the Primary Military Activity. On the bottom are the military's notes for each section of the video. There are way too many notes to list them all here, but here are some of the more interesting ones:

Investigations are underway regarding a connection between the Chuai destruction and the Large Scale Aggressor (LSA) attack in New York.

Bold Futura's satellite "Hatsui" was instrumental in the search and identification of the ChimpanzIII fragment off the coast of New York.

It is currently accepted that this explosion and subsequent firestorm did not come from the Tagruato tanker, as it remained intact several hours later.

It is estimated that over 2,000 parasites emerged from LSA during CLOVERFIELD. Due to their destructive nature, they were as much of a rationale for the Hammerdown Protocol as was LSA itself.

Preliminary blood samples from HSPs (Human Scale Parasites) showed high levels of Katei No Mitsu ("Seabed's Nectar"), the key ingredient in Tagruato's Slusho! beverage

EMCINTYRE's companion earlier that evening, Travis Marello, drove his own car away from Manhattan Island via the Lincoln Tunnel and was at home in Weehawken, NJ for the duration of the attack.

The Large Scale Aggressor (LSA) is estimated to stand between 240 and 300 feet tall in it quadruped pose, and possibly up to 1,200 feet in length, from head to tail. Its weight is estimated at 5806.04 metric tons.

You can read all of the notes in the comments, or at CloverfieldMovieForum.com

UPDATE: Check out this photo essay by Midgard Dragon of the S.I.M. comments!

* A HUGE special thanks to Bartle from CloverfieldMovieForum for the screenshot and notes!!!!

Cloverfield Now On Blu-Ray!

2008-06-03T09:01:00.004-04:00

Cloverfield is now available on Blu-ray! Amazon still has it for only $19.95, plus $2.98 shipping - OR get free shipping with a $25 order. Walmart and Target also have it for under $20.

Blu-ray.com has the details:

1080p high definition and framed in the movie's original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. For what the movie is, it looks great. ... Fine details...look rather good ... surprisingly solid black levels ... you are seeing is exactly what the filmmakers intended for you to see, and this disc definitely provides viewers with the raw feel and gritty look that is the true star of the movie.

One important thing to note: ALL of the video in Cloverfield was shot in HD, even the scenes using "handheld" cameras.

Cloverfield devastates Blu-ray with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless track ... this one could be considered the best on the market, a sound mix many other movies of this sort could and should aspire to, and is certainly exemplary demonstration material ... The entire soundtrack is awe-inspiring, remarkable stuff. Kudos to Paramount -- what a fantastic way to truly kick off their return to Blu-ray.

The Blu-ray exclusive feature is the "Special Investigation Mode":

Next up is Special Investigation Mode. This is a clever and entertaining way to watch the movie. The movie plays in a box while the remainder of the screen provides a map showing the current location of the "large scale aggressor," "human subjects," and the "primary military activity." Facts about the characters, the monsters, and various locations around the city also appear at regular intervals in another box.

This sounds very similar to the UGO interactive map.

After reading a handful of reviews, I haven't been able to find any screenshots of the Special Investigation mode, or any mention of Easter eggs. If you see anything, let me know! FWIW, Walmart.com lists the same Easter Eggs as the standard DVD.

UK Cloverfield DVD Review

2008-05-29T14:18:00.005-04:00

UK movie website Den Of Geek has a pretty thorough review of the Cloverfield Two-Disc Special Edition Region 2 DVD, which will be available June 9th.

• Cloverfield 2-Disc DVD Rreview
• Clover Eggs: A complete cheat's guide to the Cloverfield DVD Easter Eggs

In a nutshell, the R2 DVDs combine all of the features and extras of the Standard R1 DVD, but spread over two discs. However, there are a few bonus extras:

"Disc 1 contains the film with a commentary by director Matt Reeves ... and also has a special feature you can turn on or off where, throughout the movie, the battery life icon appears onscreen, and if you click it, you get to watch an extra mini behind-the-scenes features... After each featurette is over, the DVD returns you to the film.

The behind-the-scene videos are the same ones that can been seen on CloverfieldFiles.com, but there is no puzzle to solve before watching them! I suspect this is probably how the Blu-ray disc will work as well. The first disc also contains the "Supplemental Files" easter eggs.

The second disc contains all the other standard R1 extras and Easter eggs, plus a few new Easter eggs titled "Not Without My Baby". These short clips feature some improv from TJ Miller and Lizzy Caplan, and appear to have come from the Best Buy exclusive TJ Miller Video Diary.

* Thanks to Sarah at Den Of Geek for the review!

FRINGE - The New JJ Abrams TV Show

2008-05-27T11:52:00.003-04:00

The next big thing from JJ Abrams is the FOX TV show FRINGE, which begins August 26th on FOX (Star Trek won't be out until May 2009).

The new event drama premiering this fall is a fantastical thriller from acclaimed writer/producer J.J. Abrams (”Lost”), Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (”Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III,” “Alias,” “Transformers””). Joshua Jackson (”Dawson’s Creek”), John Noble (”Lord of the Rings”) and newcomer Anna Torv star as an unlikely trio who uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.

Think Alias meets House meets X-files. The show also stars Lance Reddick, who you may know as Matthew Abaddon from LOST, and Kirk Acevedo, who shares a last name with me(!), and was in The Black Donnellys with Michael Stahl-David, AKA Rob from CLOVERFIELD.

The next big thing from me will be working on FringeTV.blogspot.com. FringeTV will combine show news, episode discussion, and we'll soon be following the FRINGE ARG, which appears to be connected to HOLOMOVE.

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translated

2008-05-27T00:01:00.004-04:00

The Cloverfield Kishin 4 manga has finally been completely translated. Almost all of the pages were translated by Christian E! and S.H. Taka. Thank you so much!

Here are all of the completed pages for this final chapter. Since most people are not familiar with manga, I have flipped the pages to make them easier to read - left to right.

* If you are "manga otaku", you can download the originals here.

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 6

2008-05-26T15:09:00.005-04:00

Here is the next set of Cloverfield Kishin Manga 4 pages. To make things easier for 99.9% of the people who read this, I have flipped the pages, so the story will read left to right.

Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion!!!!

SCREEN SHOTS HAVE BEEN MOVED

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 5

2008-05-25T19:18:00.003-04:00

Here is the next set of Cloverfield Kishin Manga 4 pages. To make things easier for those of us who aren't "manga otaku", I have flipped the pages, so the story will read left to right. Don't touch my mustache!

SCREEN SHOTS HAVE BEEN MOVED

Fido and Tim Cloverfield Spoof

2008-05-25T19:00:00.000-04:00

Watch more cool animation and creative cartoons at aniBoom

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 4

2008-05-25T10:57:00.002-04:00

Here is the next set of Cloverfield Kishin Manga 4 pages. To make things easier for us Gaijin, I have flipped the pages, so the story will read left to right. Please to enjoy!

SCREEN SHOTS HAVE BEEN MOVED

Cloverfield Blu-ray on SALE for $19.95

2008-05-24T13:18:00.007-04:00

Amazon has the Cloverfield Blu-ray disc on SALE right now for $19.95! If you haven't already pre-ordered this, now would be a good time! If you did already pre-order this, don't worry! You will automatically get the lower price, thanks to Amazon's Price Guarantee.

BTW, If you are going to order from Amazon, please support CloverfieldClues, and use my Amazon link! Thanks!!

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 3

2008-05-24T12:52:00.004-04:00

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 2

2008-05-23T12:00:00.005-04:00

When Cloverfield Hit Contest Winner

2008-05-23T07:48:00.002-04:00

The grand prize winner for the When Cloverfield Hit contest has been selected. Congratulations to JonPhillips for his entry Cameras A-E.

* Thanks to MidgardDragon from CloverfieldMovieForums!

Cloverfield Kishin 4 Translations, Part 1

2008-05-22T16:17:00.010-04:00

The Cloverfield Kishin 4 manga has finally been completely translated. Almost all of the pages were translated by Christian E! and S.H. Taka. Thanks you so much!

Here are the first set of pages. To make things easier for us Gaijin, I have flipped the pages, so the story will read left to right. Please to enjoy!

SCREEN SHOTS HAVE BEEN MOVED

New Cloverfield Video Contest

2008-05-21T16:00:00.000-04:00

The UK website LastBroadcast.co.uk, is running a Cloverfield video contest. They are looking for your best OMG face after seeing the Cloverfield monster, so send in your short clip (15-30 seconds) before July 9th for your chance to win. First place is a Samsung camcorder & Cloverfield DVD. Second and third place will receive a Cloverfield DVD.

Note: This contest is open to anyone (i.e. US residents), however... since they are in the UK, it is possible that the DVD and/or the Camcorder may be PAL.

Cloverfield's Got A Brand New Bag

2008-05-21T11:55:00.004-04:00

Dig this crazy scene - Ecoistbags has some very unique Cloverfield merchandise, made from recycled Cloverfield billboards. These one-of-a-kind bags are available in a Tote, Messenger Bag, or Laptop Case, ranging from $45 to $58.

Cloverfield Kishin Manga, Part 4

2008-05-16T15:14:00.005-04:00

The fourth and final story of the Cloverfield Kishin manga / comic has been released.

I have upload all of the screenshots into a Picassa photo album.

Translations are HERE!

* Thanks to Anthony T. and Merzmensch for emailing me about this!

Cloverfield Attacks Australia May 22

2008-05-14T10:43:00.005-04:00

The promote the May 22^nd release of Cloverfield in Australia, these new "viral" videos have appeared, depicting a Cloverfield attack on Sydney. If you watch (or listen) closely, you will notice some subtle DVD product placement.

Watch them all online at IGN.com, or you can download the hi-res Quicktime videos here:

* Thanks to Andrew I and Tony P for emailing me about these!

When Cloverfield Hit Contest - Final 3

2008-05-14T08:54:00.009-04:00

The votes have been cast, and the Top 3 videos have been selected in the When Cloverfield Hit video contest. Now it is all up to Matt Reeves to decide the grand prize winner. Which do you like best?

The Cloverfield staff also picked their top 10 favorite videos.

* Thanks to MidgardDragon from CloverfieldMovieForum

Matt Reeves Interview on Sci Fi Pi

2008-05-13T16:37:00.006-04:00

Matt Reeves was interviewed by Sci Fi Pi back in April, just after the Japanese premiere. He doesn't reveal anything new, but does seem to admit not having much involvement with the internet marketing:

Were you involved with Slusho and Tagruato stuff on the internet?
Well the Slusho stuff - there are a lot of really smart young people working at Bad Robot and those guys, we had conversations with them, and they were apprised of the situation and there were a couple of guys that put together some great stuff in particular that was parallel to what was going on. A lot of it was planned, but then they came up with this great crazy stuff.

WhenCloverfieldHit Contest - Last Day To Vote!

2008-05-13T16:05:00.003-04:00

Today is the last day to vote in the When Cloverfield Hit video contest. After the voting ends today, Matt Reeves will personally review the Top 3 videos, and select the grand prize winner. The winner will be announced on May 22. Good luck to everyone!

Cloverfield Is Dead? Long Live Cloverfield!

2008-05-06T14:53:00.010-04:00

In the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine, a short Q&A with JJ Abrams may have revealed the ultimate fate of Clover, the Cloverfield monster:

RS: But based on photos on the Website, it looks like the monster eventually gets killed by the army.
JJ: Yes, he's dead. Ultimately the bombs kill him.

I assume that Kevin O'Donnell, who doesn't appear have enough knowledge about the ARG to write a full article, is referring to the dead creature photo on 1-18-08.com. It's also not made clear what the time-frame is for his death - after two or three sequels?

* Thanks to Unfiction and Tagruato Blogspot!

Michael Giacchino's "Roar" Back On iTunes, Now 99¢

2008-05-06T07:00:00.004-04:00

Michael Giacchino's "Roar", the Cloverfield overture played during the movie's credits, has reappeared on iTunes, at a new lower price - 99¢!

* Thanks to soundtrack special-reporter Michael L. for this report!

MissingTeddyHanssen - Photoshopped?

2008-05-05T23:43:00.003-04:00

There is a new post on MissingTeddyHannsen.blogspot.com:

They can forge documents easy, you know? Photoshop or whatever they use. I don't know. I don't believe it. He's still out there somewhere. I'd know it if he was gone. Screw that guy. Someone was just messing with me. That's all it is.

I may have another lead I'm checking in with tonight -- I'll keep you guys posted.

It seems Alyse doesn't believe the USGX photos. I guess this is quite over yet!

* Thanks to Sean J. who emailed me first!

Pre-order Cloverfield Blu-ray on Amazon

2008-05-04T12:23:00.005-04:00

The Cloverfield Blu-ray is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. They currently list the price at $27.95, but as always with the Amazon Price Guarantee, if the price drops between your order time and release date, you'll receive the lowest price.

They also list the release date as May 20^th!?!? This is probably just out-of-date information, since they don't have the cover art up yet, and the actual release date is supposed to be June 3^rd. But it wouldn't hurt to order it from Amazon and see if it comes early... :)

If you are planning to order it from Amazon, please support CloverfieldClues by using our Amazon link. Thank You!

USGX-8810-B467-233PX Password Found!

2008-05-04T10:40:00.004-04:00

The REAL username/password to USGX-8810-B467-233PX.com has been found by Unfiction's Tether!

The password was in fact something that Alyse Hanssen should have been able to figure out herself, IF she bought the Cloverfield DVD (and not the SteelBook version!!).

The username is simply alysehanssen, and the password was the mysterious number on the "Project Cloverfield" sticker which seals the DVD - 11112014349.

Entering the correct username and password reveals no new information, and the "parent directory" still takes you to "unauthorized", so I have the feeling we have found everything there is to find. Good work everyone!

* Thanks again to Tether for figuring it out, and to Kenneth and Adrian for emailing me! You will all receive a copy of my limited-edition CloverfieldClues DVD!

Do You Speak Japanese?

2008-05-03T21:48:00.006-04:00

Do you speak/read Japanese? Would like like some free Cloverfield stuff? I'm looking for several people to help translate the upcoming fourth and final Cloverfield Kishin manga, which should be out any day now. The more people we can get to help, the quicker and easier it will be. I'll help out as much as I can with screenshots, retyping the pages, and dividing up the work - you just need to provide the translation! Send me an email at translate@cloverfieldclues.com if you can help even just a little bit. Thanks!

Michael Giacchino's "Roar" Pulled From iTunes?

2008-05-03T20:58:00.004-04:00

Michael Giacchino's "Roar", the Cloverfield overture heard during the closing credits, has been unceremoniously pulled from iTunes. It doesn't even show in the Top Albums listing anymore.

The previously working iTunes direct link now gives the following error message.

Does this work in any other countries? Let me know!

USGX8810B467233PX Now Open!

2008-05-02T02:24:00.021-04:00

The usgx8810b467233px website has been cracked open! Although password was not found, eloOMGmoto found another way in. (I still give someone a prize for finding the correct password, although I actually don't think there is one!) The content of the page is simple, just three links to the MISSING files!!!

Index of /usgx8810b467233px/ref.

Parent Directory...
USGX8810-B467233PX/rig.204
USGX8810-B467233PX/rig.205
USGX8810-B467233PX/rig.113

Apache/2.2.6 (XENIX) mod_ssl/2.2.6 FEDSSL/0.9.8b mod_auth_intel_store/2.1... ok mod_O.SWRD.DV_key/codec/aqk non-dist Server logging...multiport scan

The pictures show the discovery of the Cloverfield monster (and parasites) by Tagruato subs, deep on the ocean floor, near Tagruato's Chuai Oil Drilling Station (based on the coordinates). It looks like the sub may have disturbed the monser and awaken the beast, causing the Chuai station attack . There is also a transcript between someone named Atsumi, who was on the rig at the time, and Sub #4767. You can see the Monster in the first image, and the parasites in the second image. The depth meter on the second image is interesting, it shows 10,027.5 M(eters?), which would be over six miles below the surface.

Here is the translation from Unfiction:

TRANSMISSION 5 OF 98/[CENSORED] [CENSORED]
NGOG ATSUMI
SUB - 4767

INTERNAL USE ONLY
Translator: [CENSORED]

(In progress)

ATSUMI: (unknown) with all firepower.....(static).....no one left
4767: [CENSORED]
ATSUMI: [CENSORED]
4767: (unknown) the pieces?
ATSUMI: (unknown) like it's searching for them or (unknown)
4767: What about the VIP (unknown) to evacuate?
ATSUMI: [CENSORED]
4767: [CENSORED]
ATSUMI: [CENSORED]
4767: [CENSORED]
ATSUMI: The eco-terrorists had some (unknown) ware in the (unknown) containment rooms. It's been lost. They're all dead.
4767: (unknown) We'll notify the publicity administrator.
ATSUMI: It went after them.
4767: (unknown)
Atsumi: Nothing. We even tried using the (unknown) remnants. We can't get a link. It hasn't...(unknown)
4767: [CENSORED]
ATSUMI: [CENSORED]
4767: (unknown)
ATSUMI: What? I didn't hear you? Oh, no, no! (screaming)
4767: (overlapping) (unknown)
ATSUMI: I can't..(screaming)

Another find for GuesstimateJones - a Tagruato logo on one of the Chuai station's support tower!

USGX-8810-B467-233PX

2008-05-01T23:42:00.008-04:00

The website holding Alyse Hanssen's missing file has been found by GuesstimateJones.

USGX8810B467233PX.com contains a single blank login screen. The domain was created in February, which predates the DVD release or any of the sword updates.

The website was found by piecing a bunch of clues together. It's no coincidence that the last post by MissingTeddyHanssen (MTH) was on 4/22, the date of the DVD release. Hidden on the DVD's secret Chapter 17 is a list of "Supplemental Files":

All of the links begin with USGX-8810-B467, and end with a number and a letter code. The numbers all follow the fibonacci numbers. However the number 233 is missing from the sequence. USGX-8810-B467-233PX appears to be the missing file, and USGX8810B467233PX.com appears to be where that file is.

Now.... what is the username and password?

There are A LOT of possibilities, but I would guess it is something that Alyse would be able to guess or Anonymous would not have sent her to look for it. Here are some possible things to try:

t543w - The name of the sword file on JamieAndTeddy.com
430 / 438 - The number on the back of the MISSING poster on 1-18-08.com
oudnaniehg - The name of the MISSING poster on MissingTeddyHanssen.com
male - A hidden word on the MTH poster.
John Garrettie / john / garrettie / jgarrettie - The name of the CIA agent who talked to Alyse
Alyse Hanssen / alyse / hanssen / ahanssen - Teddy's sister
Teddy Hanssen / teddy / thanssen - Alyse's brother
Janice - The TidoWave member who was supposed to provide a picture
Randy - Teddy's friend who was supposed to contact Jamie
Sword 6 / Sword 9 - The symbol on all the sites
The Whistle Blower - A mysterious Tagruato employee

Let me know if you figure it out! As an added bonus, I'll give the first person who figures this out AND emails me, a CloverfieldClues limited-edition DVD.

* Special thanks to ABPDOfficer106 for noticing the Fibonacci numbers!

MissingTeddyHanssen - USGX File

2008-05-01T16:02:00.003-04:00

Alyse Hanssen has a new post on her MissingTeddyHanssen blog:

Ok, I got to the missing usgx file website - but I still can't figure out the username/password!

I need your help. I have to know what's on this site!

There are no additional comments at this time. It seems like she is pointing us to another site, possibly the CloverfieldFiles site. Where would a username and password even go? Time for some digging...

* Thanks to Jeff H for emailing me first!

Cloverfield Blu-Ray Details

2008-05-01T12:52:00.007-04:00

Paramount has unleashed the specs and box art for the Blu-ray version of Cloverfield, which will be released on June 3rd.

The suggested retail price is $39.95, and will contain all of the features of the standard DVD, plus an exclusive picture-in-graphics track. The new disc will also feature 1080p HD video, and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround.

It looks like it is time to finally upgrade the home theater, or at least pick up an inexpensive Blu-Ray drivefor the computer.

* Thanks to Tagruato Blogspot for emailing me this.

Cloverfield DVD Rentals and Sales

2008-05-01T10:27:00.002-04:00

Cloverfield was #1 last week in both DVD sales and rentals, in the US and Canada.

The Cloverfield DVD pulled in $7.5 million in rentals, which is more than the last 10 weeks of the theatrical run combined. This was enough to edge out Juno, in its second week of release. This weeks big release is Golden Compass, which bombed in the theaters, so it's possible that Cloverfield will hang on to it's top spot this week.

I haven't been able to find any sales figures for the DVD yet, but RentTrak and the Canadian Press both report Cloverfield in the top spot. Cloverfield is currently #2 in iTunes sales.

Also interesting, Michael Giacchino's "Roar" made it in to the top 1o albums in iTunes (#10), but has already dropped down to #15.

Cloverfield Digital Downloads

2008-04-30T00:28:00.001-04:00

Cloverfield is now available for digital download on three of the major video download services - Amazon Unbox ($14.99), iTunes ($14.99), CinemaNow ($19.95), and Movielink ($19.99).

I've used the Amazon Unbox service in the past and it works great and is easy to use, but you can buy the full DVD for the same price, so I'm not sure why anyone would do this. I assume the download price is for the movie only, so... you are paying the same price (or more), for less content?!?!? If it was $4.99, or even $9.99 it might make more sense...

Cloverfield Blu-Ray Date Announced

2008-04-29T23:17:00.004-04:00

Paramount has officially confirmed the details of its Blu-ray release schedule, with its first titles due for release late May, and more importantly, the release of Cloverfield Blu-Ray on June 3^rd! This is much sooner than I predicted!

The Cloverfield Blu-ray will include "an exclusive feature-length "Special Investigation Mode" with added details about the film. Additional features include a director commentary, Making Of featurettes, deleted scenes, alternate endings with commentary and more."

Read the full Paramount Press Release at High-Def Digest.

* Thanks for the tip from Thanh in the comments!

Hidden Slusho

2008-04-29T09:51:00.007-04:00

In TJ Miller's video diary, he points out a Slusho! hidden in the graffiti "for the fanboys - wha what?". I checked this scene out in the movie, and this section of the wall is not completely visible, but you can see the very edge of it, especially if you watch the 1080P HD version of this scene.

I wonder what other hidden Mickeys are waiting to be found?

Michael Giacchino's "Roar" Now Available On iTunes

2008-04-29T00:01:00.004-04:00

The full-length version of Michael Giacchino's "Roar" from Cloverfield has finally been released on iTunes.

The non-DRM'ed M4A download runs $1.99, and is 23 MB.

* Thanks to Eric B for the link!

From the official press release:

For the first time, the full length orchestral piece, entitled "ROAR!", will be available exclusively from iTunes paralleling the release of the film for download. Giacchino's "ROAR!" showcases an epic monster movie style, one that captivated audience members throughout the end credits. The film version of "ROAR!" totaled 9:45. The iTunes release finally makes available the full length, unedited piece that runs 12:15.

About Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino recently garnered an Academy Award nomination, and won a Grammy for his score for Pixar's "Ratatouille". His previous film scores include "Mission Impossible III", "The Family Stone" and Pixar's "The Incredibles." His work has been enjoyed on television in the shows Alias and LOST, for which he won an Emmy in 2006. In addition to film and television work, he is well known for his scores for video games such as "Medal of Honor", "Call of Duty", and Steven Spielberg's "Lost World." Upcoming projects include May's release of The Wachowski Brothers' "Speed Racer" and "Star Trek" directed by JJ Abrams.

TJ Miller Video Diary

2008-04-28T11:02:00.009-04:00

The Best Buy version of the Cloverfield DVD included a 30 minute "TJ Miller's ("HUD") Video Diary", featuring behind-the-scenes video of TJ Miller doing what he does best, goofing around on the set of Cloverfield. If you haven't already purchased the limited-edition version, it is probably too late, but you can still watch the videos here.

* Thanks to Gabriel for emailing me about this!

PART 1: Removed by Paramount
PART 2: Removed by Paramount
PART 3: Removed by Paramount

Behind The Scenes Photos

2008-04-27T23:35:00.005-04:00

IMDB has some behind-the-scenes photos from Cloverfield. Thanks to Nick S. for finding these! Who knew IMDB had any useful Cloverfield information? ;)

Cloverfield Ringtone and Monster Sounds

2008-04-27T13:25:00.006-04:00

The code for the Cloverfield Ringtone, mentioned in my Cloverfield DVD Review, has been sent in by Mitchell. You can text US447 to 33287, or go directly to http://wap.paramount.mlogic3g.com/item.jsp?key=rt2_s3clo

The Sears/Kmart exclusive ringtone, titled "What Was That", is a mix of Marlena and monster roars. You can download an MP3 of the ringtone here.

The WhenCloverfieldHit.com site also had some great Cloverfield sounds, but I didn't realize the links were taken down when the contest ended. Fortunately, you can still downloaded them all directly:

Also, my Slusho! Ringtones post from August, was missing the music from the two newest pages - Distribution and Contest. Here are those two files, plus the rest for completeness:

Yahoo Movies Alternate Ending Clip

2008-04-27T13:13:00.001-04:00

Yahoo! Movies has the other alternate ending clip, which is different than the Spike TV alternate ending.

In this ending, the Coney Island ferris wheel scene is replaced with a shot of Beth running down the subway ramp.

More Cloverfield Interviews

2008-04-25T15:45:00.004-04:00

Jefe: I have put many beautiful interviews in this post, each of them filled with little surprises.
El Guapo: Many interviews?
Jefe: Oh yes, many!
El Guapo: Would you say I have a plethora of interviews?
Jefe: Oh yes, you have a plethora.

J.J. Abrams on 'Star Trek,' 'Lost,' 'Cloverfield

Matt Reeves on Film.com: 'Cloverfield' Director Q&A: Less Nausea, More Love, Same Terrifying Monster

Matt Reeves on MTV.ca: 'Cloverfield' Secrets Revealed: Director Answers Your Burning Questions About The Monster Movie

TJ Miller on Movieweb.com: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: TJ Miller Talks Cloverfield

TJ Miller on MonstersAndCritics.com: M&C Interview: TJ Miller talks “Hud” and the Cloverfield monster

TJ Miller on 411Mania.com: 411 Movies Interview: TJ Miller of Cloverfield

Lizzy Caplan on 411Mania.com: 411 Movies Interview: Lizzy Caplan of Cloverfield

Last but not least, this next story is technically not an interview, but Matt Reeves is already in pre-production on his next movie - The Invisible Woman - which means that IF there is a Cloverfield sequel, and IF it is going to be directed by Matt Reeves, then it won't be made anytime soon. From MTV.com: Matt Reeves Puts ‘Cloverfield’ Sequel On Back Burner, Eager To Get ‘Invisible’

MissingTeddyHanssen - Crazy?

2008-04-24T14:10:00.001-04:00

There is a new post at the Missing Teddy Hanssen blog:

Having one of those days - those "stare at the ceiling" days. I feel like it would be really easy for me to go crazy right now. Just give in and go completely bats**t insane. Maybe I never even had a brother to begin with. He's always been lost.

I've lobbied, held fundraisers, and slept outside government buildings. Everyone I could think to call I called. I have everyone's pity. But there's always more to do. The growth of people is great but I can't sort through all these theories. I don't know what to believe anymore. Everyone thinks they know. But no one knows for sure where Teddy is, do they? No one is honestly doing anything to bring him back. The attention is great - but people could care less whether he actually comes back or not.

Why isn't anything happening? Why am I in the exact same place I was 4 months ago? Why won't anybody tell me what's going on? What do I have to do to get the truth?????

I've gotta make more calls. It's part of being a crazy person. You don't ever stop.

Alyse approved one comment on this new post:

Anonymous said...
You'll notice one of the files is missing. That's where your prayers will be answered. Now please stop.

UPDATE: Alyse left a new comment for Anonymous:

Anonymous -
I'm sorry but I have no other way to contact you so it has to be this way because I found the missing gx file, but you didn't give me a user name or password!

Not sure what a GX file is, unless it's an unusual abbreviation for graphics. We also don't know of any in-game sites that require a username AND password, just JamieAndTeddy.com which only requires a password. Is there a new site we are missing, or should we be looking for missing graphics somewhere?

* Thanks to Pwn Master Paladin for emailing me first!
* Thanks to Kingpinand Wolfgang for emailing about the update.

JJ Abrams on AOTS, Matt Reeves interview

2008-04-23T23:29:00.008-04:00

J.J. Abrams appeared on G4's Attack of the Show, and discussed Star Trek, Lost, and Cloverfield. He mentions there is NO connection between Cloverfield and LOST, and there are no definite plans for a sequel yet.

Also, IGN interveiwed Matt Reeves, where he discusses the viral marketing, and mentions there are no definite plans for a sequel yet.

* Thanks to geezyj and Ben Johnson for the heads up.

WhenCloverfieldHit.com - Vote Now

2008-04-22T19:21:00.005-04:00

The voting has opened on the WhenCloverfieldHit.com video contest. Head on over and vote for your favorite videos. You have until May 13th to vote, and you cast one (1) vote per day per email address. Now get out there and "Rock The Vote!"

Cloverfield DVD Buyers Guide

2008-04-22T11:02:00.017-04:00

Here is a first hand look at some of the Cloverfield DVD Editions. Hopefully this will clear up some rumors.

First up is the Suncoast/F.Y.E./HMV SteelBook edition. The case is very cool, and the smashed effect is embossed into the steel cover. Inside the SteelBook cover is a clear plastic liner, which underneath is an extra-wide Statue Of Liberty NY skyline shot. The actual DVD inside is exactly that same as in all the other versions, including all the special features mentioned in my DVD review, it just doesn't come with any "extras", aside from the cool cover. The marked price was $26.99, but it rang up at $21.59 plus there is a $5.00 rebate, which will bring the total price to $16.59! If you don't care about extras, this is the one to get. Grade: A

The Target "Deluxe" edition is a little bit of a trick.

I don't appreciate your ruse, ma'am.
I beg your pardon?
Your ruse. Your cunning attempt to trick me.

The exclusive "cover" is really just a piece cardboard shrinkwrapped the the front of a standard Cloverfield DVD. Shrinkwrapped to the back is the "Rob's Goin' to Japan Party Mix" CD. Considering the $22.99 price, your are basically paying $8.00 for nine songs. Mark sent in this photo of the inside of the CD case, with the faux-handwritten label, which I'll admit is pretty cool. Grade: B-

Last up is the Best Buy edition, with the exclusive 30 minute TJ Miller DVD. The Cloverfield DVD is standard issue, with the bonus disc in a plain white paper sleeve shrinkwrapped to the back. Not all of the DVDs at Best Buy have this, so make sure you check the back, or look for the "Bonus Disc" sticker on the front. These are usually placed in the middle of the store on a seperate display, so ask for it specifically when you go. Unlike Target, there is no additional charge for the bonus edition, but these are very limited, so don't wait until the weekend to get one. I haven't watched the bonus disc yet, but based on the preview clip and the $15.99 price, I think this would also be a good choice. Grade B+

UPDATE: Jason Sharman sent in these pictures from the Canadian Best Buy version. A cardboard sleeve fits over the TJ Miller edition seen above. I'm not sure why they didn't do this in the US, but it is probably a-boot needing everything in English and French. The price is $22.99 CAN, which is only $3.00 more than the standard version.

I almost forgot that Kmart/Sears is giving away a free Cloverfield Ringtone with purchase. I'm not sure why anyone would get this over any of the other extras, when there are some many other places to get Cloverfield ringtones for free, including:

• The Slusho WAP website
• The CloverfieldClues Slusho! Ringtones post
• Free monster sounds from WhenCloverfieldHit.com

If anyone did buy this version, please email me what the back of the sticker says. Thanks!

Borders has a "30 page book with production stuff and a lot of cool pictures", according to Flea, who sent in these pictures. The Borders edition will run you $21.

Lawsae Aquino sent in these additional photos from the Borders website.

Happy Cloverfield DVD Day!

2008-04-22T03:19:00.002-04:00

When you get your DVD today, please send me a picture of you and your DVD, especially if you get one of the special editions. Also, if you see any in-store Cloverfield merchandising try to get a picture of that too! Thanks!

CloverfieldFiles.com Now Open!!!!

2008-04-22T00:24:00.012-04:00

The Cloverfield Files DVD Bonus Website has now opened. There are 15 never before seen videos that need to be unlocked by solving some kind of puzzle, either: finding the differences between two photos, arranging scenes in the order they appear, or trivia questions.

For example, for the first video, you need to find the differences between the two photos.

Since I know a lot of you aren't good with puzzles ;) here are the answers to the tricky ones (click to see answer)

Casting Beth

Wall Of Dust

Casting Rob

Casting Lily

Marlena's Death

Military Element

Here is the list of the exclusive videos:

The One'r: A look at the unique style of the film.
Amature Naturalism: The Challenge of making the movie look realistic as a handheld camera POV.
Casting Beth: A look at the casting of the character Beth with actress Odette Yustman.
Casting Jason: A look at casting the character Jason with actor Mike Vogel.
Wall of Dust: An in-depth look at one of the practical effects used in the movie.
Destruction: Production Designer Martin Whist's re-creation of a destroyed New York.
Casting Rob: A look at casting the character Rob with actor Michael Stahl-David.
Subway: Making a San Pedro abandoned warehouse look like a NY subway.
Casting Lily: A look at casting the character Lily with actress Jessica Lucas.
RataCloverfield: How rats were used in the movie.
World of the Parasite: Making parasites come to life.
Marlena's Death: Making a death scene realistic using practical effects.
Sideways Apartment: Recreating a destroyed building/apartment.
Military Element: Using real soldiers in the making of the movie.
Shooting Style: Translating the creator's vision to film

Welcome, readers!

* Thanks to MidgardDragon from CloverfieldMovieForum for emailing me about this first!

Contest Results

2008-04-21T21:07:00.004-04:00

Here are the results for the Cloverfield DVD Contest.

1. The Giveaway - The winner of the giveaway drawing is beccapoobaby!

2. The Clue Hunt - The winner of the Clue Hunt Drawing is James Mehaffey, who scored a respectable 3 of 6, one of which was the super hard SUPERTANKER clue.

BTW, Three people scored a perfect 6 of 6 - Ramon Santano, Dave Thompson and Myk Zagoric. Nice work!

If you enjoyed the Clue Hunt, check out P4X The Riddle, which was the inspiration. You should already have a good head start!

3. The Kishin Caption Contest - After narrowing the entries down to eight finalists, and after consulting fellow Cloverfield blogger Eddy at Tagruato Blogspot, the winner of the Caption Contest is Chris Schretzenmayer.

THANK YOU to everyone that participated.

MissingTeddyHanssen - Thanks For Your Support

2008-04-21T13:13:00.002-04:00

There is a new post on the MissingTeddyHanssen blog:

Just wanted to thank everyone for the new outpouring of support I've been getting. I'm guessing some of what I'm doing must be working. So, whether you saw the flyers, heard about me on the news, or whatever, it's good to have more visitors here.

"Heard about me on the news?" Does this mean there might be another fake news video out there?

* Thanks to Melodyman at Unfiction, and Geizon for emailing me first!

Cloverfield Interviews

2008-04-21T10:21:00.000-04:00

Here are some recent (and not so recent) Cloverfield interviews:

Bloody Disgusting has an interview with Lizzy Caplan (Marlena).

MovieWeb has an interview with Michael Stahl-David (Rob).

411 Mania has an interview with Michael Stahl-David (Rob).

Tagruato Blogspot has an interview with the Cloverfield Monster's designer Neville Page.

Tagruato Blogspot has an interview with Tippett Studio's Eric Leven.

Cloverfield Newspaper Ads

2008-04-20T12:46:00.009-04:00

Here are some of the Sunday newspaper ads for the Cloverfield DVD:

Target has their exclusive "Deluxe Edition", which a "Rob's Party Mix" CD. It looks like it will also come with a different cover too.

Best Buy has the TJ Miller Bonus DVD.

To get an idea of what this will be like, you can see a clip from the bonus DVD here.

Circuit City has the best price for the regular DVD, and has given Cloverfield the best promotion, even putting it on their TV's!

See my previous post for a list of all the DVD versions available.

* If you see any other Cloverfield DVD ads, please let me know!

Cloverfield DVD Contests Are Officially Over

2008-04-20T02:02:00.006-04:00

The CloverfieldClues DVD contests have officially closed. Thanks to everybody who participated, I hope you had as much fun as I did. I will announce the winners on Monday.

If you haven't already done so, please check out the entries to the Kishin Captions Contest and "vote" on your favorite by leaving comments here or on the entry itself. Thanks!

The answer to Clue #6 was PHANTOMS. If you wait 15 seconds (Phantoms in 15!), each letter would appear.

Bloody Disgusting's Exclusive Parasite Clip

2008-04-20T01:09:00.000-04:00

Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive clip from the Cloverfield DVD's "Cloverfield Visual Effects" extra. This segment titled "Subway Parasites" shows how that scene was filmed.

Amazon Cloverfield Novel Order

2008-04-19T20:37:00.003-04:00

Amazon Japan has some sort of Cloverfield novel which they are selling now. The description includes:

★ novel version released in Japan, the producer JJ Abrams from the photo provided by Special! Cover to the back of the devastated NY "something" is true?

★ many unpublished photographs recording scene!

I checked this out, and if you order this separately, with shipping and currency fees, it will cost you 3,599 Yen, which works out to about $36 US.

I was planning on buying one for myself anyway, so if you would like to get one as well, let me know and we can order them together and split the shipping. I would still need to ship it to you, but it would probably still cost you only $25 instead of $36.

If you are interested, send me an email at novel@cloverfieldclues.com ASAP!!!

CloverfieldMovie.com Surprise

2008-04-19T12:07:00.004-04:00

If you haven't been to the official Cloverfield movie site lately - CloverfieldMovie.com - go check it out. They have added something interesting into the trailer video. Cool!

* Thanks to James W. for finding this!

Cloverfield Kishin 3 Manga Translated

2008-04-19T10:47:00.005-04:00

Here are the translated pages for the third installment of the Cloverfield Kishin manga (comic). Because the comic is Japanese, you must read each page from right to left, starting with the right page first.

It looks like the Japanese version of 7-Eleven will be selling the Kishin manga in Japan on May 23rd.

* Thanks to Vlad, aka Kosmopol for the translation, and Eddy at FringeTV for the manga news.