Warner Bros. Pictures and the Chrysler brand have teamed up to bring fans the opportunity of a lifetime surrounding the July 20th release of "The Dark Knight Rises," the much-anticipated conclusion to the blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. Today marks the launch of the "Imported from Gotham City" contest, allowing fans to create an original co-branded TV spot featuring these two iconic brands. Director/writer/producer Christopher Nolan will select the winning spot, which will debut on television around the release of the film.
Contestants will have two weeks to create their "Imported from Gotham City" original commercial utilizing a suite of assets, including Chrysler 300 car footage, film footage and music stems from the trailer that contestants can remix for their spot. At the conclusion of the contest, a gallery of submissions will go live on Saturday, June 30, kicking off a four-day public voting period when fans can weigh-in on their favorite Gotham City collaboration.
The top three finalists will be announced online and Christopher Nolan will personally choose the winner.
"We're excited for the opportunity to tap into the creative community online and allow those who participate to showcase their talent and passion. We look forward to seeing what unique spots people produce," says Nolan.
The winning spot will be determined by a number of judging criteria, including public vote, originality, creativity, memorability and brand effectiveness. Warner Bros. and Chrysler will debut the winning commercial on national television the week of the film's release — watch for specific date and airing details to be announced shortly. The winner will receive a trip to Hollywood to finish their spot alongside a professional editor before traveling to New York City to attend the red carpet premiere screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" on Monday, July 16.
Playing off Chrysler brand's "Imported from Detroit" advertising campaign, the contest pushes the realm of the user-generated contest to a new level, allowing fans to take to the driver's seat and test their creative skills within the world of Gotham City.
Apart from the winning contest spot, Chrysler will unveil another 30-second, co-branded television spot titled "Imported from Gotham City" in celebration of the partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Stacy Wall, the spot was designed and shot to look and feel similar to the world of the "The Dark Knight Rises." Featuring a 2012 Chrysler 300, the spot will make its broadcast debut on Tuesday, June 19, on the NBC network. A 60-second spot will also run online. Once live, both spots will be available on the Chrysler brand YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/Chrysler.
For fans of the film, "Imported from Gotham City" merchandise including t-shirts and hats will be available for purchase at Chrysler's "Imported from Detroit" site at www.ifdstore.com.
For more information and the official rules regarding the "Imported from Gotham City" contest, visit www.importedfromgothamcity.com.
The life, career and legend of television pioneer Don Cornelius is brought to life in his own words in a one-hour special dedicated to telling the story behind the man by the man himself in DON CORNELIUS: VISIONARY, TRAILBLAZER, & CULTURAL ICON premiering Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 P.M./8:00 P.M. PDT during Centric's Black Music Month. Homes across America would never be the same as Don Cornelius stepped into their living rooms weekly with his velvety smooth and cool baritone voice changing the future of African-American entertainment, and music television as a whole, for generations to come.
Inspired by one of Don Cornelius' last taped interviews, this documentary features the late Don Cornelius giving firsthand accounts and reflections of his early life and career during Soul Train that are accompanied by intimate photographs, exclusive footage, and special stories from former Soul Train performers, dancers, and devoted fans, illustrating the impact of Soul Train across the nation. From the innovative Soul Train Line, exclusive live performances by The Jackson Five, James Brown, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, and many more music legends, from breaking fashion trends, to cutting-edge dance moves, we will hear Don's deep, resonating voice take us once more, on the hippest trip in America.
Featuring interviews by Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Quest Love, Kool and the Gang, Eddie Levert, Missy Elliott, DON CORNELIUS: VISIONARY, TRAILBLAZER, & CULTURAL ICON , will not only look at the man in front of the camera, but the father, businessman, entrepreneur and innovator that was Don Cornelius.
DON CORNELIUS: VISIONARY, TRAILBLAZER, & CULTURAL ICON is executive produced by Paxton Baker and Bart Phillips and co-executive produced by Don's son, Tony Cornelius and Kenard Gibbs from Soul Train Holdings.
For additional information on Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer, & Cultural Icon , go to http://www.centrictv.com/. Encore airings of Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer, & Cultural Icon include Saturday, June 23rd at 2:00 A.M. EDT/ 11:00 P.M. PDT, Sunday, June 24th at 8:00 P.M./5:00 P.M. PDT and July 4th at 3:00 P.M. EDT/12:00 P.M. PDT.
Veria Living (www.verialiving.com), the healthy living and pop-wellness network that shows viewers fun and entertaining ways to lead a healthier lifestyle, has announced the new original series Good Food America with Nathan Lyon will premiere July 7 at 9pm ET/PT with a sneak peak on July 4 at 9 pm ET/PT (check local listings). Hosted by former Next Food Network Star finalist and author Chef Nathan Lyon (PBS’ Growing a Greener World, A Lyon In The Kitchen), the series will take viewers on a culinary adventure in search of the healthiest places to eat across America.
In each episode, Chef Nathan Lyon will travel the country exploring restaurants and sharing the secrets of the signature dishes that keep health-conscious foodies coming back for more. The series will make stops in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Chef Lyon recently spent some time in the Chicago area visiting health-conscious restaurants including Karyn's On Green and Uncommon Ground.
Nathan
Lyon is a classically trained chef with a degree in Health Science. He
is best known to television audiences for his simple, innovative cuisine
featuring fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Chef and co-host of PBS’ Growing
A Greener World, Chef Lyon was the creator and host of A
Lyon in the Kitchen and among the final four on the
second season of The Next Food Network Star.
You can also pick up a copy of Chef Lyon's recently released cookbook, Great
Food Starts Fresh here: (www.chefnathanlyon.com).
Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Death Cab for Cutie and Dierks Bentley
will perform as headline musical acts at the Petrillo Music Shell in
Grant Park (Jackson and Columbus) as part of the 32nd Annual Taste of
Chicago, July 11-15.
Taste opens on a Wednesday this year, and kicking off the festival’s concert series is Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson. Hudson takes the stage at 6:45 pm following opening act Luke James beginning the concert at 5:30 pm.
Thursday evening is the 25th Annual XRT concert at Taste of Chicago, featuring Death Cab for Cutie, which just completed two successful shows at the Chicago Theatre. They take the stage beginning at 6:45 pm following an opening act (TBD) which begins the evening’s performances at 5:30 pm.
Performing for Friday evening, July 13th, is Michael Fanti & Spearhead. Opening act will be Fitz & The Tantrums.
Saturday morning catch the free Radio Disney Show with Disney's and Dancing with the Stars' Roshon Fegan with opening act Shealeigh beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Proving there “Ain’t Nobody” like her, Chaka Khan headlines the V-103 concert Saturday night at Taste. Opening for Khan is yet another Grammy award winning artist, Raphael Saadiq. The singer, songwriter and record producer carries the torch for old school R&B. Saadiq performed at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors as part of the tribute to honoree Neil Diamond. He’s been touring following the success of his recent album, Stone Rollin’ on which he plays bass, mellotron, keys, guitar, percussion and drums.
Music begins at 5:30 pm.
Taste is going country on Sunday, its final day, with the Bud Light concert featuring Grammy nominated Dierks Bentley who performs at 4:45 pm. Opening for Bentley at 3:30 pm is singer Lindi Ortega. A country artist from Canada, Ortega has toured the Midwest opening for Kevin Costner and his band, The Modern West, and she was tapped as back-up singer for The Killers’ Brandon Flowers on his solo tour.
The 32nd Annual Taste of Chicago is July 11-15 in Grant Park and open each day at 11 a.m.
Join the Taste conversation on Facebook at Taste of Chicago and follow them on twitter, @TasteofChi2012.
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