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I saw the trailer last night in front of Transformers at a preview screening!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!! I forgot what movie I was there to watch!!! All I wanted was to keep watching that trailer. Absolutely amazing!

ladiesman217 on Jun 29, 2007

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I was absolutely floored by this trailer. I'm right there with ladiesman, I immediately wanted to see it again. Absolutely amazing.

FS Dave on Jun 29, 2007

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It was absolutly one of the most insane things I have ever seen. It took me a few days to even find out what the movie is. I havent been able to get it out of my head. By the uproar in the crowd when they didnt give a name, Im sure I havent been the only one looking.

12gaugeWatty on Jun 29, 2007

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weblog.probablynot.com » Blog Archive » Cloverfield on Jun 29, 2007

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I saw this trailer last night too……..it was pretty friggin amazing and one of the most original things i've ever seen………this movie, whatever it is, is probably going to be pretty amazing

ReeGee on Jun 29, 2007

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Great!!! Now I have a reason to see Transformers.

ED on Jun 29, 2007

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Damn it where was this previwe screening!!! I missed it!

Heckle on Jun 29, 2007

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Yeah i saw a sneak preview for Transformers (the website attached above has my rather disappointed review), but the preview for Cloverfield was definitely the best thing. It was original and a brilliant marketing tactic, as that preview was all i remembered when I left the screening of Transformers. LONG LIVE JJ ABRAMS!

sean on Jun 29, 2007

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[…] now referring to as the trailer to JJ Abrams Top Secret Movie titled Cloverfield. Our friends at FirstShowing were lucky enough to be at a screening that showed the trailer. Everyone who has seen it so far are […]

JJ Abrams Top Secret Cloverfield Movie Trailer Attached to Transformers | /Film on Jun 29, 2007

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[…] According to people who attended the screening, a movie trailer that played before “Transformers” left the audience speechless: I saw the trailer last night in front of Transformers at a preview screening!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!! … All I wanted was to keep watching that trailer I was absolutely floored by this trailer … I immediately wanted to see it again. Absolutely amazing. It was absolutely one of the most insane things I have ever seen … I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. […]

Media Monger » Blog Archive » The movie trailer heard ’round the world on Jun 30, 2007

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will this trailer be online anytime soon

Brandon on Jun 30, 2007

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Wow, what a tease. This needs to be posted online asap.

josh on Jul 1, 2007

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This guy says he's going to have the preview up soon: http://www.cloverfieldmovietrailer.com

TJ on Jul 2, 2007

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I'd say that it really is worth it to see in the theater. It actually made me forget that I was going to see Transformers. That's how good it is. I don't think it would have the same effect as watching it on your monitor.

FS Dave on Jul 2, 2007

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I've been bemoaning the lack of good trailers in the last few years (giving us WAY too much of the story/action/humor/twists/etc) but this mysterious trailer does exactly what a good trailer should. It makes me psyched to see it. I just hope this is the beginning of a sneak-attack campaign and not just the juicy teaser before all the god-awful "regular" trailers.

Lousy Mandarin on Jul 2, 2007

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It was frickin' amazing, it's all I can think about. Me and my buddy went "WTF!!!" at the same time, it looks great. I knew it was called Cloverfield, but I didn't know of this parasite thing, thanks!!!

Master of Disaster on Jul 2, 2007

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Ok, first of all… I'm gonna go on a limb and call BS on the whole idea that Abrams is producing a movie. Think about it. J.J. Abrams delayed the launch of season 3 of LOST till the beginning of next year, right around the same time as the date on this teaser

If you want my opinion, this whole idea that it's an actual movie is just what the media refers to as "Spin". It's intended to misguide the viewer. this is a preview for LOST. Didn't you hear the "monster" noises, that sound just like the "monster" from the island on LOST?

Abrams likes putting little teasers for his show in movie theaters and this isn't the first time. In Mission Impossible 3, Abrams put "The Hanso Foundation" in the end credits. (The Hanso Foundation was a fictional part of the LOST Experience)

So either I'm wrong and this is a real movie that has nothing to do with LOST, or I'm right and it's either a preview for LOST itself or else for the next phase of "The Lost Experience" (look it up if you don't know what it is).

Sincerely, and sorry for the length,
The Robotic Elephant

TheRoboticElephant on Jul 2, 2007

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[…] Read the rest here if you’d like… […]

[BETWEENTHESTARS] on Jul 2, 2007

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Man this looks like a real godzilla movie like the original…

Will on Jul 3, 2007

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Actually TheRoboticElephant, I picked up on the sound of the "monster" while I was in the theater and had the exact same thought you did. Although, the reason he pushed the show back might have been so he could finish this movie first which has already been said to have a smaller budget. There's also the fact that the mood of the trailer is so far off from what LOST has given us so far that I'd have a hard time not saying that the show has "jumped the shark" so to speak. Having said that however, if that's the direction LOST is heading in then holy cr*p are we in for a ride next season!

Either way we end up with an insane season of LOST or a really interesting movie come January so it's a win-win situation in my eyes.

Oompaloompya on Jul 3, 2007

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[…] what the hell is going on. Looks really sweet. Its called Cloverfield…. looks awesome… J.J. Abrams Top Secret Trailer for Cloverfield in Front of Transformers!! […]

Transformers is f-ing awesome. - Page 2 - SpartanTailgate.com - Michigan State Spartans Forums on Jul 3, 2007

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I will be SO Pissed if it is foe LOST!!!! I want this to be a real movie SOOOO BAD i cant stand it..I saw it and was like OMG Godzilla is getting a reboot!!!SWEET!!!!The whole crowd in the theater said at the same time What The Fuck!!!! OMG No!!!!! so we will see…we will see.Pitbull

Pitbull0669 on Jul 3, 2007

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I thought the delay for S4 of Lost was purely due to the logistics of making the show. It takes them like ~21 days to make each episode so they pretty much have to take extended breaks to catch up.

josh on Jul 3, 2007

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I seriously doubt that this is for Lost. Abrams has absolutely nothing to do with Transformers. There is a distinct difference between putting a referrence into a movie you're making and getting the studio to put in a trailer before a movie not only during regular screenings, but at the preview screenings.

With that said, if this is for Lost, I'll be downright pissed too. I don't watch Lost. I didn't get in on the beginning of it and I'm sure I'll rent the DVD's and get caught up at some point, but it is VERY far down on my list of things to see. This looks to be a fascinating way to market/shoot a movie, and if it just ends up being a pimping for a tv show, I will be very disappointed.

FS Dave on Jul 3, 2007

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Everyone in my theater said WTF?!??!?! There definitley needed to be a title of the movie.

Ryan on Jul 3, 2007

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Just saw the movie last night and fantastic, but that trailer was buggin me the whole way, i was trying to figure out what it was, funny enough i thought it sounded like the monsters from war of the worlds so i thought by some twisted way they came back FOR MORE!

solomontorres on Jul 3, 2007

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i dont see how this could be for lost? lost is on an island, this was in new york?

optimus prime on Jul 3, 2007

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dude when i say tht movie trailer yesterday i thought omg mother f*cker and i told my wife next to me wich by the way fell asleep so i got pissed and toled her she just missed one cool movie!!!!!!!!!! then she said this as long as we get to go see i am legend thts alright

david on Jul 3, 2007

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My wife and I caught the Transformers sneak preview last night, and the "mystery promo" got our attention almost as much as the movie did. The movie was great, but as we walked out we both agreed that we believe someone may finally be doing a Godzilla movie the right way. The roar sounded an awful lot like the big green guy.

chris on Jul 3, 2007

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Ok Now Im thinkin….Could all of that Just be a dream for someone from lost on the Island that is from NY? then they wake up and BLAM! right into the LOST MOVIE???man that would Fukin suck!

Pitbull0669 on Jul 3, 2007

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I'm usually a huge fan of these projects and I was totally into the teaser until I saw the Liberty head smash down and I couldn't resist laughing cause of lackluster job on that CG element. With luc kthat won't be what the finished product entails, that said, I'm quite anxious for an internet release of the teaser and for more details to come out. I'm sure I'll be there for the release.

James Holt on Jul 3, 2007

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its not for Lost. i can bet u on that one. the reason lost go pushed back was because they wanted to have the whole season without breaks. like 24 has to start in late january/early febuary. if it was lost abrams wouldnt be just producing.but i wanted to leave the theatre right then to go find out what that preview was about instead of staying to watch the movie. great promotion. i guess i wasnt the only one/

NAkedGuy on Jul 3, 2007

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Dude i hope this is a real movie i was up till 3a.m. last night trying find out what this trailer was all about, after seeing it before transformers, i honestly thought to myself , "a remake for the Godzilla remake, yes!!!!" after all they did kinda clue it in with the guy going to japan, but to hear its something possibly original , thats also a breathe of fresh air! its about time we have something original hit theaters, but if its for lost im gonna be pissed! cuz i hate that show! seriously i thought it was about dinosaurs when it first premiered.

Outlaw-Star on Jul 3, 2007

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To answer Opt. Prime's question, LOST has been on an island right up until the last season finale. The last season finale was the first episode EVER to be based OFF the island with flashbacks to what happened ON the island. Many theorize this means that the next season will involve the people that were rescued trying to get back to the island. Meanwhile they will give us flashbacks of what has happened since the rescue.

Dear Pitbull, DAVE, josh, and nakedguy,

Thanks for pointing out the holes guys, don't get me wrong, it's only a hypothesis. But in my case, it's really a win win situation, because I love LOST, but I also love the idea of this monster movie.

IF I turn out to be right though… don't EVER forget my name.

TheRoboticElephant

PS- Does anyone know whether the "Bad Robot" production company has ever made anything other than tv shows? ( e.g. Alias, LOST) Because their logo came on just before the teaser.

TheRoboticElephant on Jul 3, 2007

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alrite….like everyone on here i saw it too of course i was kinda tired cuz i went to a 12 midnight showing of transformers here in l.a. dont get me wrong transformers was the shit, but i woke up finally after i saw this trailer. let me just say it was crazy. yes here too almost everyone in the audience was like wtf? so it got my attention for sure as well as a lot of other people but this cant be a teaser thing for "lost" though. it was something about it that makes u know that its gonna be an insane "theatrical movie". i think that was one of the best trailers i have seen in a long time (good way to keep you interested). it automatically just gets your attention because of how its behind a videocamera. its unique the way all the action was like live footage from a video camera…..at first i thought it was a nuclear bomb going off in lower manhatten cuz of that big explosion but then i heard the loud "roar" and the statue of liberty's head chopped off and thrown on the street, and then you know that it clearly wasnt. so i jus wanna know as bad as everyone, WHAT THE HELL IS THIS MOVIE?

meganfoxhubby on Jul 3, 2007

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o yeah and if it was a teaser trailer for lost dont u think we probably would have read something like "COMING JANUARY 2008 ON ABC" or something along those lines?

meganfoxhubby on Jul 3, 2007

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maybe not as precise but u know what i mean

meganfoxhubby on Jul 3, 2007

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awesome

Aqueento on Jul 3, 2007

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Anyone notice that the first person to comment is named Ladiesman217, which is the moniker for Sam's Ebay account in Transformers? Odd coincidence there…

And yeah, I was totally blown away by this… it was like being back when the first Matrix film was just coming out… all you saw then was Neo dodging a few bullets and the the line "what is the Matrix?"… talk about hype!

MikeT on Jul 3, 2007

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Wow, I thought I was the only one! I too was blown away by this trailer and up late last night trying to find info. The theater I was in had mixed reactions, I heard someone say, "that was stupid" to which someone replied, "actually, that was pretty f'n awesome!". People in South Jersey are lame though.

It's definitely not for LOST. For its final 3 seasons, LOST is starting in February with 16 consecutive episodes. Also, LOST is on Wednesdays, January 18th is a Friday. Although, as a HUGE fan of LOST, it is quite interesting that Abrams is releasing this movie in January 2008…or 1/08…

There's one thing I heard, or thought I heard, in the trailer that I haven't seen anybody else talk about. When they're on the roof, I heard someone shout something like, "I CAN SEE IT! IT'S A LION!". My roommate heard it too. Sounds really weird but there's nothing that's gonna keep me from seeing this movie on January 18th, 2008.

And it did totally sound like the "monster" roar from LOST.

MrJoe83 on Jul 3, 2007

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What if this is the gears of war movie lol, just a thought

Whoknew on Jul 3, 2007

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Ahh damn, I had to screen this movie yesterday morning. I had some co-workers who were going to come watch it with me but they were about 10 minutes late. The screening was playing in the biggest theater we have, and when I saw the first explosion I was just like "HOLY FUCKING SHIT". Scared the living shit out of me, no joke. The movie looks amazing though — ahh, I want to watch the trailer again! And I have to watch out for that "monster" roar from Lost. Maybe I'll catch the beginning of the trailer before my shift starts, lol.

joseph on Jul 3, 2007

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So I saw the same thing this trailer alone is a fantastic. It is so funny because like many others posted before me when it ended I was like wtf. Once again Abrams has done it.

Seven on Jul 3, 2007

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Someone needs to go back and see Transformers and just record the trailer. I NEED to see it again!

Basket on Jul 3, 2007

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LOST has an ending lol no i know thats not it but it would be cool either way i cant wait to see this movie but TRANSFORMERS is still #1

coolmanpjh63 on Jul 3, 2007

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You know it's going to piss me off if this is a LOST gimmick but I watched lost and noticed a similarity with the trailer. There is an ep where these guys are in a bunker or whatever and they didn't push some button (whatever) that could "destroy the world". Well of course one day they didn't push the button there was this earthquake and right after that there was an EMP or something that went off, then they blew up the bunker to keep the world from ending. I could be a little off with the description but I hate this show now so feel free to correct me.

If this is just a coincidence then Abrams should take a vacation and start searching for new ideas, if not, I want this man blacklisted/shot. Enough with the LOST BS either way.

kbsc121 on Jul 3, 2007

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Cloverfield [2008] - Alkon Foro on Jul 3, 2007

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i was faded when i saw this trailer before the movie . best trailer known to mankind.

78515 on Jul 3, 2007

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[…] a preview for this super secret JJ Abrams movie, had no title, and hardly showed anything except a party sequence shot on home video that ended […]

Dude. It was freakin’ awesome. at Atomictumor on Jul 3, 2007

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The trailer is here… Looks liek they just went and got it out of the theaters. Not great quality but you can see it mostly and hear it.

http://www.thegaminglife.net

Rodan Mistiff on Jul 3, 2007

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Yeah, that trailer was awesome. Check out this website…probably related.

http://www.1-18-08.com/

ZD on Jul 3, 2007

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The trailer was posted by some kids who were apparently bootlegging Transformers. It's on YouTube. All the information you can find (even from sources like Wikipedia) says it's a movie and based on the premise of an alien invasion by means of a creature referred to as "the parasite". It's supposed to be shot by handheld camcorders. I just don't see why this information would be leaking if it's LOST. The only thing I know for sure, though, is Abrams was waiting for the release of this movie, and he is in his fuckin' secret lab or something rubbing his hands together and laughing maniacally at us all. He's such a genius asshole.

Nate on Jul 3, 2007

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Holy shit. Youtube deleted it between the time I watched it and posted the above comment. Mr. Abrams isn't playing around. Us movie nerds are in for a real battle here.

Nate on Jul 3, 2007

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We just got back from Transformers and besides enjoying Megan Fox for 2.6 hours, this JJ Abrams trailer is def intriguing. I have to agree with one of the posts above… While there is chaos in the streets a person in the mess says out loud, "they said it looks like a giant lion!" then it cuts to an amazing explosion which looks to be occurring in downtown Manhattan and then the scene with rolling Liberty head. So weird…

Lion for sure!!!! on Jul 3, 2007

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=mn-AIpdTagA

Magus on Jul 3, 2007

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There are alot of potential Godzilla references in it. The main character is said to be leaving for Japan, and someone suggests he should have left sooner, meaning he would have missed Godzilla's rampage in New York City. Also, many of the shots of people running in the street are near-identical to ones from Godzilla moives.

I'm not saying that this is a Godzilla movie. I doubt it is, and I hope it isn't. I'm just saying the similarities are striking.

Jon on Jul 4, 2007

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I saw the preview for it also at the transformers movie, looked pretty sweet. It had an ominous appearance even before all the action happened. But at the end when just the date came up, there was the collective moan and groan from the theatre audience and a few angry shouts. But all in all this movie gives the appearance of an awesome new thriller. P.S. There should be more movies with new york in them.

Daishi on Jul 4, 2007

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I think they say, "It's alive!" Not "It's a lion!"

Saw Transformers x2. The shit.

Not "Lion" on Jul 4, 2007

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yeah yeah i saw this trailer and its a great ideah for a movie
thank you for putting this up cuz i was like pissed that they didint show the title

woot i cant wait man!! a whole frikin year though!!

JRisdahshit on Jul 4, 2007

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This has NOTHING TO DO WITH LOST! It clearly says " In Theaters" at the end of the trailer. MAN this looks sweeeeeeet!

batzilla on Jul 4, 2007

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Well I'm as sceptical as I am thrilled. I thought I was watching a Godzilla trailer, and that's alright by me, always been a fan. But I thought I heard someone in the trailer say" It looks like a big lion!" HUH? If it's a giant monster movie , great. If it's written anything like "LOST" i.e. nothing but teaser crap with little to no development, remember the jusassic park 3 like begining to ""LOST" with no later reference, it will be too bad. One can only hope for good entertainment.

Chaosdoc on Jul 4, 2007

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The trailer was quite well done. I really hope it's not grainy like that the entire movie cause that really bugs me when they deliberately make the quality of the film bad for some perceived artistic effect with it's just annoying as a viewer. That's the reason I didn't like Blair Witch. Nice idea, not nice to watch.

Bulazakka on Jul 4, 2007

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Man Alive it had me going, "what Optimus Prime?" I couldn't get that trailor out of my head. As A marketing student I can say Job well done. This is clearly going to be huge. J.J. Abrams is the next great thing in television and film.

Drew22 on Jul 4, 2007

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The movie is with Godzilla but with the camera concept of the Blair Witch.

mike on Jul 4, 2007

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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I couldn't believe my eyes. This will be a monster movie the way it should've been done.

I don't watch Lost and I'm hoping it isn't part of it at all. If we heard right what if this will be an apocalyptic type movie since the bible speaks of beasts and lions and stuff like that. Obviously this won't be at all biblical but what if it borrows from those ideas. The monster had to rise from the sea and tread in water for it to throw the head of the Statue of Liberty. Maybe this is about the end of the world as we know it type of film. Just a thought.

I just can't wait.

texlop on Jul 4, 2007

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[…] Also, If anyone is wondering what that unnamed J.J. Abrams movie trailer was all about, it is apparently called “CLOVERFIELD” right now and is being shot mostly with home video cameras. The trailer an attack on New York through the eyes of real people, Blair Witch style, by something loud and angry. Read more on Aint it Cool and First Showing. […]

Transformers, Best Movie Ever? — I Create Things on Jul 4, 2007

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That was a cool @$$ trailor. at 1st i thought it was transformers cuz a decepticon could hav thrown the statue of liberty head but it wasnt and i wanted to know more. wen i got home i got online. some say that cloverfield isnt the real name its just a coverup since its so crazy. BEST TRAILOR EVER!!!!!!!!

Javok94 on Jul 4, 2007

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Amazing trailer… got to see it yesterday. For sure one of the best and most intense trailers ive seen in a while.

Freddy on Jul 4, 2007

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"Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I couldn't believe my eyes. This will be a monster movie the way it should've been done.

I don't watch Lost and I'm hoping it isn't part of it at all. If we heard right what if this will be an apocalyptic type movie since the bible speaks of beasts and lions and stuff like that. Obviously this won't be at all biblical but what if it borrows from those ideas. The monster had to rise from the sea and tread in water for it to throw the head of the Statue of Liberty. Maybe this is about the end of the world as we know it type of film. Just a thought.

I just can't wait."

texlop on Jul 4, 2007

Tis Guy has the right Idea…that sound more Possible than ANYTHING else right now.!..;) Pit.

Pitbull0669 on Jul 4, 2007

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I was stunned, it was beyond the most interesting trailer I have ever seen. Everyone at that moment didnt give a crap about transformers they all started to discuss this tease. I thought it looked incredible. And I cant wait to see this movie in 2008.. *drool*

AbstractAmy on Jul 4, 2007

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THE BUZZ IS IN THE AIR. WHEN I SAW THE RAILER FOR I DONT KNOW WHAT MOVIE, I JUST WANTED MORE. JAN. 18TH 2008, I'LL BE THERE AND NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO STOP ME. MONSTER OR ALIEN I'LL BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STRONGBROTHER on Jul 4, 2007

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there is an imdb entry for it, it isnt that special, its under J.J. Abrams Untitled Project. the message board is going crazy

gibbs on Jul 4, 2007

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Well they took down the one youtube Vid.. Im sure the other arent far off…lol..

Pitbull0669 on Jul 4, 2007

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I just got back from watching Transformers, which is the best f*@$$ movie I have ever seen and will ever see!!! I must say, they showed some pretty frickin awesome teasers. As soon as I got home, I immediately tried to find out about that one preview because it was effin insane!! It left you with goosebumps (like Transformers did through out the whole movie) and left you wondering "wtf?!". I even thought it was a remake for Godzilla and thats the first thing I looked up. But "I Am Legend" looks pretty good too, but after reading it's about vampires, I'm not sure. I'll still watch it though.

Sharisse0727 on Jul 4, 2007

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Man, I love all this hype this one lone trailer has brought up. I sure as heck hope it isn't Lionel they're talking about. Or Voltron. lol A LION! AAAHHH! I think he said 'It's alive'. I HOPE IT'S LOST RELATED! Plus, if you haven't seen LOST or don't know what it's about, you don't know what you're missing. Better catch up before 1/08.

Seriosuly… J.J. Abrams. 1/08. The ultimate LOST reference.

(HARDCORE LOST FAN HERE)

David M on Jul 4, 2007

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i really dont understand the excitement over this trailer.. i appreciate jj abrams abilities but come on… all i could think the whole time was what the hell is this it looks like a crappy mix of blair witch and godzilla, and not naming it is just cheap…im sure itll be the start of a long drawn out viral campaign to get people to see a movie that probably couldnt carry box office success on its own merit and needs these cheap parlour tricks to draw in an audience. same kind of dirty marketing that went down when anybody who wanted to get a first look at the silver surfer in action had to pay to see some crappy kids movie from fox because they wouldnt show it online or with any other movie because that crappy kid movie needed a boost in sales. its weak. i have no ill will for this movie but at the same time i dont believe its going to be good at all and i think everyone excited for this movie is falling for the tricks and hype and i personally feel theyre gonna have to come out with a better trailer than that before i even give it a second look.

tyb on Jul 4, 2007

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I think I saw Ryan Key in this movie….lead singer of Yellowcard…was watching the preview and tought wow this looks like a neat movie….wait was that ryan?? It looks like something different, wish the trailer was online!!!!

Tonya Perry on Jul 4, 2007

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it clearly says " I saw it, it's a lion, it's huge." MrJoe83 was right.

ashley on Jul 4, 2007

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the whole theater was quiet… then one guy yelled "I DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS!"

alan on Jul 4, 2007

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WELL IF THIS IS A LION, WHAT MOVIE COULD THIS BE? ATTACK OF THE GAINT KILLER LION! I DONT BUY THAT ONE BIT..

STRONGBROTHER on Jul 4, 2007

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haha I love that this movie comes out on my birthday.

here is the dialog in the movie i got…some parts are missing but i tried to get all of it.

Beginning of Trailer…

Shh. *Radio Crackle*

Quiet *Another Radio Crackle*

He's Coming. *Radio Crackle*

Blond Girl Talks: "Alright he's here, lets go."

Blond girl walks forward towards camera.

Guy (Rob) comes in and everyone yells out "Suprise!!!"

People raise their hands in air as someone takes a picture of Rob. Rob smiles.

People Clapping!

Moves to a shot of a wall with a banner that reads…

We'll Miss you Rob

SkylineRivas on Jul 4, 2007

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We'll Miss you Rob

SkylineRivas on Jul 4, 2007

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what the Hell its not posting the full comment arghhh

We'll Miss you Rob

SkylineRivas on Jul 4, 2007

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the end of the trailer doesn't simply say "1-18-08". it says "in theatres 1-18-08". should be safe to assume that this is not premiering on TV, and therefore is not a plug for lost.

psucaps on Jul 4, 2007

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Could this possibly be another godzilla movie?

B.B. Abrams [hi] on Jul 4, 2007

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Anyway, What really happens is that they are in the street and the girls asks, "Is it coming this way?" And a guy responds by saying, "I saw it It's alive, Its HUGE!" not A LION..for those speculators

Case Closed

SkylineRivas on Jul 4, 2007

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And what is your speculation about what they saw? Damn I hope it ain't a lion, it'll be stupid if it is, and all the hype for it will be demolished.

B.B Abrams [hi] on Jul 4, 2007

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I Bet a Camcorder remake of Beast from 20,000 fathoms!

Pitbull0669 on Jul 4, 2007

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ok ok ok for all of you guys who think the person is saying "its a lion!" youre horribly wrong. he/she is saying "ITS ALIVE, ITS HUGE!" open your ears dudes

Dustin on Jul 4, 2007

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I'm not sure if it is, but this seems to be related to http://www.ethanhaaswasright.com
I'm stuck on level 4 right now. Maybe I'll get past it.

Zack on Jul 4, 2007

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Ok well first of all there is not a parasite attacking the city. It is simple a well put story on what would happen in reality, if a huge meteor shower hit earth in the middle of the night. I went and saw transformers again this mourning just so i could film that preview on my phone. I have tried to research everything i could for this movie, and came up with nothin. please lemme know what you know!

Austin on Jul 4, 2007

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I don't get that 1-18-08 website, all it is is a picture…. wth?

Necrolepsy on Jul 4, 2007

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http://www.1-18-08.com/

Necrolepsy, the whole movie is filmed with home video cameras, like a Blair Witch Project kind of feel, so hence that website is like a still frame from someone's video camera. They looked pretty damn scared and are looking up like at the monster in front of them. That's what that site is for…

Alex Billington on Jul 4, 2007

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It reminded me ALOT of War of the Worlds remake with Tom Cruise.

Mike on Jul 4, 2007

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YO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's Godzilla. That is what this trailer is for. They messed up bad on the 1st one, so this time they figured they'd do it right. They went and got JJ and put his ass to task.

I bet $1 billion that it's GODZILLA 2008.

Anthony on Jul 4, 2007

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It's NOT Godzilla!!!! Why does the fact that it's a giant monster in NYC mean it HAS to be Godzilla?!? It's Hollywood, their are similar concepts, and this is a similar "giant monster attacks NYC" but it's NOT Godzilla! C'mon!!!

Alex Billington on Jul 4, 2007

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I would just like to point out that if you take a look at the image properties of the picture on the 1-18-08 website, the image size is "108 KB"… just a cool little clue that they threw in there that it could be a lost movie or just be tied in with the release date 1/08.

Dustin on Jul 4, 2007

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OK OK I thought really long and hard about what it could be….its OBVIOUSLY RAINBOW BRIGHT….HOW COULD YOU MISS THAT!!!!

JK

I DONT THINK ITS GODZILLA…I CAN ASK A FRIEND THATS IN THE MOVIE THOUGH….BUT HE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO TELL…..

WHATEVER IT IS….IT DOES LOOK GOOD…AND HAS US ALL THINKING AND WONDERING.

Tonya Perry on Jul 4, 2007

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[…] Posted by MSU ROX Its called Cloverfield…. looks awesome… J.J. Abrams Top Secret Trailer for Cloverfield in Front of Transformers!! ? FirstShowing.net Looks like the Blair Witch […]

Transformers is f-ing awesome. - Page 3 - SpartanTailgate.com - Michigan State Spartans Forums on Jul 4, 2007

100

JJ Abraham's office in Los Angles, at one time ( not sure if it still is) was on Cloverfield ST. It is near the Olympic/Pico Area of Santa Monica/LA

Local on Jul 4, 2007

101

Maybe the movie is called 1-18-08?

Seeing as it is an attack on NY, naming the movie the date the attack takes place would be quite fitting.

SAGA on Jul 4, 2007

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"I saw it! It's ALIVE! It's huge!"

http://www.thegaminglife.net/

work-ed on Jul 4, 2007

103

The Clues?

Robot
Lion
New York
Shown in front of Transformers

Isnt there a Transformer toy that looks something like a Lion?

What is this a Sequel?
Transformers 2?

Local on Jul 4, 2007

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def says "ALIVE" not "LION" just listen to the trailer with head phones on and no picture. Listen and you'll here him say "I saw it! It's ALIVE! It's huge!". I also heard this movie is loosely based on this film:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084472/plotsummary


Either way this trailer looks interesting, but if it's a monster based film (what else could it be?) it might disappoint big time!

work-ed on Jul 4, 2007

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[…] at the vague IMDb entry for this movie dubbed Cloverfield. There is a lot of discussion over at FirstShowing.net regarding this project. Someone pointed out that the image shown at 1-18-08.com is 108kb in size. […]

Days in the life » 1-18-08 on Jul 4, 2007

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and when you add 616px (width) x 415px (height) you get 1031… as in 10/31 Halloween! Perhaps another trailer will launch then…….

work-ed on Jul 4, 2007

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It seems people are captivated by whatever-easy propaganda. This looks like a blairwitch, amateur style movie shot with camcorders with a plot about a monster attacking a major city. Nothing new to be honest.

T.v. on Jul 4, 2007

108

Well not sure of this helps, but I found a name to a face. No well known actors in this film however I knew one of the ladies looked familiar (the dark haired lady who speaks into the camera at the very beginning of the trailer) Odette Yustman (South Beach/October Road)

http://www.odetteyustman.net/

However no movie is linked to her name, this is so top secret.

jennifer on Jul 4, 2007

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Also I found out: Odette Yustman was a Socialite #3 in Transformers

jen on Jul 4, 2007

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Either way she's a major banger! And that's not top secret!

work-ed on Jul 4, 2007

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I dont think its godzilla.I think its something way sinister, scarier and uglier than godzilla,like a giant dark green slimy mutated human monster who breathes fire.Now that would be scary.I would imagine a giant monster with human head,roting flesh,long dark hair covering the face.He was developed by scientist for military purposes but he escaped and attack New York.

Dumbass on Jul 4, 2007

112

[…] who worked on Lost and Alias. You can go here to read more about it and watch the trailer- J.J. Abrams Top Secret Trailer for Cloverfield in Front of Transformers!! ? FirstShowing.net Seriously, you can't expect me to not be excited by this. __________________ "Twilight […]

J.J. Abrams's Upcoming film- Giant Monster flick - Zelda Universe Forums on Jul 4, 2007

113

Yes, I had the same reaction as everyone else who has seen this trailer. WTF?

So I went looking for info and finally found the pirated trailer on YouTube. I knew, however, that as soon as Paramount found out about it that it would be removed, so I downloaded it as quickly as possible.

My son and I have now watched it at least a dozen times and it leaves us chilly every time we watch it. This is awesome.

Yes, the line from the person on the street is "I saw it! It's alive! It's huge!"

At the end of the trailer it clearly says, "Coming to theaters 01-18-08."

So no… no giant lions. And no… no TV show. The numbers are just in-joke type referrals to fans familiar with "Lost" but not a hint that it really is just a teaser for "Lost."

Yes, there is a reference to the character going to Japan, so you think about Godzilla almost immediately. I disagree with comparing the sound with the creature on "Lost," however. That sounded more like a loud trumpet blast. This was much more chilling and plain f#$king scary.

When I watched it for the first time at the theater, at one point I had to take my eyes off the screen and look around to remind myself that I was, indeed, still inside a movie theater! It was that awesome. It gave me goosebumps and set the tone for Transformers nicely.

Oh yeah… that was a pretty good flick too!!

Anteros on Jul 4, 2007

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I think Abrams is just toying with us. Something tells me there is an elaborate scheme involving this and clues are out there. Just keep an eye on every big movie that comes out because he will surely be dropping hints for the next 6 months. A lot of websites seemed to be linked to it, and it might tie into lost…there are a lot of hidden implications.

Nate on Jul 4, 2007

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IT'S GODZILLA!!!! BETTER BE THE ORIGINAL GODZILLA NOT THE "AMERICAN VERSION" BECAUSE IT SUCKED!!!!!

GAJIRA SHALL PREVAIL!!!!

Denise Ramirez on Jul 4, 2007

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Sorry but i keep hearing lion

Some DUDE on Jul 4, 2007

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The ethanhasswasright.com website, which someone previosuly mentioned could be linked to this ends with a Biblical reference to the Apocolypse. There are scenes in between puzzles, made by what seems like a similiar film quality as the trailer, that hint at what is to come; claiming a man named Ethan Haas was right about everything. If they are linked, just remember I am the first one to call this being a movie about the Biblical Apocolypse.

Nate on Jul 4, 2007

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You guys ..he says, "i saw it in the light, its huge!!" …listen man, listen!!

Ryanj on Jul 4, 2007

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I don't think anyone said "It's alive, It's huge!" I think he said "I saw it, it's a light, it's huge!" Just my .02
Immediately reminded me of Independence Day a few years back. The first trailer for that one simply showed the White House, then the White House being destroyed by something in the air. I recall ppl sayin WTF then too…but I think that trailer was during the super bowl that year.
Lastly, I hope it has nothing to do with Lost. Not a fan of the show, and there are too many things to prove it's a movie. That date is a Friday, the trailer was filmed by camcorder (was lost ever filmed like that?), I don't believe anyone in the trailer was from Lost, and finally…STOP saying the roar sounded like the monster from lost…that roar sounds like 50 other monsters from numerous other movies.
That is all.

0ktane on Jul 4, 2007

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i am SO glad somebody else thought of gears of war when they saw this. i was completely ready to see some locust come out of the ground. i don't know why.

marcus phoenix on Jul 4, 2007

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i dont get how a monster could cause a huge explosion like that unless it is strapped with a nuclear weapons on its back.. especially a lion - _-

anyway that ethanhasswasright.com

STevenG on Jul 4, 2007

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Gears would be Awsome But they wouldnt do a camcorder version of that..Im Betting on the Apoclypse thing or The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.

Pitbull0669 on Jul 4, 2007

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People are hearing things…the guy says: "I saw it. It's alive. It's huge"

laserbones on Jul 4, 2007

124

Great marketing! And having a bunch of dudes payed to surf the web and post comments about how amazing, awesome and unbelievable that trailers is, that's genius marketing.

dyson lu on Jul 4, 2007

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Clever marketing! And having a bunch of dudes payed to surf the web and post comments about how amazing, awesome and unbelievable that trailers is, that's genius marketing.

dyson lu on Jul 4, 2007

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Clues:

- American character is going to Japan (remember Raymond Burr)
- Flames and explosions (Godzilla DESTROYS everything)
- Major icon being DESTROYED (A big FU to America for the last Zilla movie)
- Monster scream in the back (Throw in any Toho movie and compare)
- Mutha fuccas on the run (Not enough people ran in the last one)

From my last post……………………….

YO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's Godzilla. That is what this trailer is for. They messed up bad on the 1st one, so this time they figured they'd do it right. They went and got JJ and put his ass to task.

I bet $1 billion that it's GODZILLA 2008.

ANTHONY on Jul 4, 2007

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this movie trailer was wild. it wasn't really the coolest trailer ever but it was good how they put no title. it got people like us online looking for it. good way to build hype. i also thought it was weird how the trailer before was in New York City "i am legend" with will smith. New York is such a bitch. GO SOX!

jay on Jul 5, 2007

128

God Please!! Godzilla, Godzilla, Godzilla, Godzilla!!!!!!! BTW, it's Gojira.

Wrks on Jul 5, 2007

129

VOLTRON!!!
Look there are clues. The guy Rob is leaving for japan the next day. Its a japanese themed party. The television reporter says there is a “thunderous roar” . Outside someones says ” Its a lion, its huge” (Its alive, its huge doesnt even make sense). Voltron fought parasite monsters. If you look on wikipedia/voltron the movies are set for the same date. I don’t know how reliable wikipedia is but it says that “there is a teaser in theaters right now playing, (such as before transformers”. Either its a genius promotion of Voltron or its a cool trailer for a monster movie filmed with digital cameras. also there is a symbol on the bottom left of the credits and i wonder if anyone can tell me what that is.

The Rod on Jul 5, 2007

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dude… ALIVE! ITS ALIVE———-THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LIONS MAN

ALIVE on Jul 5, 2007

131

i deff this it says "its alive, its huge" this looks amazing

also i think with in 3 weeks to a month the site with the picture is going to change or there is something on it we are missing

Dave on Jul 5, 2007

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Someone want to explain how "Godzilla" managed to send the statue of liberty's head flying for miles followed by a meteor-like trail? And why firey balls miles away are hitting buildings? And since when is Godzilla surrounded by that mass you breifly see in the trailer. It isn't Godzilla. They wouldn't shoot Godzilla from handheld cameras. Put some thought into it and it makes no sense. I promise you it is about the end of the world. And how can you say "It's alive, it's huge" doesn't make sense but a movie about a giant lion does?!

Nate on Jul 5, 2007

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this trailer makes me think the movie is gonna be big, maybe biblically big cause it reminds me of "The Beast of The Sea" that was described in revalations, anywho i have to say wow!… seriously after watching the trailer over and over and over and im getting ready to see transformers again JUST to watch it in a theatre again i have to say im amazed, yah ill be pissed if its lost, yah it may be godzilla, but WHATEVER it is it looks huge, and yah the ladiesman thing is a big coincidance, but but but…. wow… im blown away, i salute u Abrams

love to all,
big and small,
night or day,
straight or gay.

ttfn


p.s. ur mom

Bung0307 on Jul 5, 2007

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man i hope none of the asses in politics starts protesting this because it is a depiction of terrorism.. and that it is too much like 9/11,, that would suck

this thing has got me goin crazy
some1 should go to this jj dudes house and beat it out of him lol
well cant wait just so happens 1.18 is my bday

seems like its something from outer space that crashed and caused the explosion and the earthquake.. kinda makes sense

Godzilla would suck so much
damn as soon as i visited that 1/18/08 site there was a flash of lightening plus thunder followed by rain here in queens… scared the white out of me

STeven G on Jul 5, 2007

135

If it is a movie about Godzilla, what would be the logic in trying to making sense of meteor like objects, statue of liberty's head flying, etc. It's freakin' Godzilla. You know, a fictional radiation mutated T-rex that breathes radiation breath that missiles and rockets dont phase. Is all that was on the trailer really a far stretch that it couldn't be Godzilla? I'm hoping it is. And listen closely. Someone does say "It's Alive, it's huge" Maybe it picks up from that last bomb of a remake when one of Godzilla's eggs survived. Who knows.

Wrks on Jul 5, 2007

136

the movie is called "Cloverfield"

daniel on Jul 5, 2007

137

Here is some evidence as to what the movie will be about:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/07/01/jj-abrams-cloverfield-director-and-writer-revealed/

Warning! Spoilers:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1060277/synopsis

Chase on Jul 5, 2007

138

I don't know how I would feel about a Godzilla re-make…

…but a "Gojira" remake I think I would love. This clip had that atmosphere, that feeling from Gojira. If anyone here has seen that movie, you'll know what I'm talking about.

And please forget the Giant Lion crap. What's up with that?

"It's ALIVE. It's HUGE."

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

139

I think you're all wrong. I'm going to go out on a limb here… Ghostubusters remake.
If the guy is indeed saying "I saw it! It's ALIVE! It's huge!" then i think he's talking about none other than the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. He sounds a little more pissed than the original, but hey!

J on Jul 5, 2007

140

It very well could be a godzilla movie. In most Godzilla movies there is always another monster. and this Giant lion thing could be that enemy.
It could also Be(from what i have heard of parasites) a trailer for Halo…(the chance of that is 1000000/1 in favor of the not but still)

it could also be not godzilla but a gamara remake
(gamara is another japanese giant lizard movie franchise thats not as well known. Gamara is a giant turtle)

Lunatech on Jul 5, 2007

141

During the harried descent down the stairway, there is a voice (sounds like a woman) and they say something like sadadyas. If you pronounce it backwards it comes out "Say Bad Ass". Any body else catch that?

Philip on Jul 5, 2007

142

Ethan Haas was wrong.

Mezin on Jul 5, 2007

143

How about Rampage - the video game. Everyone thought that was an awesome idea - barring some minor setbacks such as no storyline. So what do you think - will our generation be treated to a Rampage movie?

My friend mentioned the possibility of Voltron - similar concept to transformers, giant mechanical robots… 80s generation comicbook/tv show. Even though my friend thinks "it's probably not Voltron because there's no way they'd be able to keep that underwraps" - I think he might be on to something.

Plus… J.J. Abrams co., goes by the name "Bad Robot" - any connection or am I just pulling at straws here?

Eldar on Jul 5, 2007

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Here's a hint:

the "thing" that knocks down that tower (which is inaccurate as only the top 15 floors of the woolworth building are knocked off the top) is actually a head… that lands on that street scene just before the tower top comes flying down.

Wait until you see what happens to the Brooklyn Bridge…and the rest of NYC.

Joe Schmo on Jul 5, 2007

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# A large Voltron toy is shown as a Christmas present during a 1980s-era flashback on Lost.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltron

Voltron on Jul 5, 2007

146

People actually want to see this movie? wtf? I'll stick with Japanese monster movies. God help us if it's another American Godzilla.

dr who on Jul 5, 2007

147

I have some potentially good news:

http://www.kernerresearch.com/godzilla3d.htm

Appearantly there's a new Godzilla movie coming, but it's a 3-D version. Which would in itself be potentially badass if done well.

However, this trailer in no way resembled any 3-D movie I've ever seen so I'm inclined to believe it is not Godzilla.
I do not know what it is, but i highly doubt two Godzilla releases…..

cliffydawg07 on Jul 5, 2007

148

That trailer was botherin me the whole day after I got out of that movie, right when i got home i did a whole bunch of research and came up with nuthin, but heres my guesses

1. A godzilla movie (Ihope not)
. Jurrasic Park 4 (That would be cool)
or it could be a plain original new movie
Or some apocoypse
That trailer looks swweet
Its not a tv promo cuz it says "COming to theaters1-18-08" not just1-18-08

Keegan on Jul 5, 2007

149

i believe an actor in the trailer is named Kristen Holden-Ried
you kno the one who says"This is gonna be the best night" at the end

StevenG on Jul 5, 2007

150

When i first saw the trailer I thought it was going to be a monster movie too. But after the next day I thought it could have been a gears of war movie since it started with an earthquake just like the game.

Charles Gonzalez on Jul 5, 2007

151

Well i saw transformers like 3 times and That tariler like 5 times in the theater..lo. All i can say is that it give NO Hints wat so ever about what it is or what it could be..I trid picking it apart everytime but.Nothin.This is going to be one of those things where people have to wait untill he spills the beans or Some one tssometing Slip!…thats about it,which sucks beacuse I and everyone else are diying to find out what the hell it is or is going to be.

Pitbull0669 on Jul 5, 2007

152

They have made movie about a giant lizard(godzilla),monkey(king kong),,etc.How about a giant ugly,mutated human who roars and breathe fire ball?.Now that would be scary.

dumbass on Jul 5, 2007

153

I was in a theater in NYC when that trailer came on. A lot of people started booing. Thousands of us already have home videos of our city being destroyed and memories of the confusion of thinking we were all about to die as the sky started falling, so I guess we don't need to see fictional versions for entertainment. I'm sure everyone else will have fun watching though.

nyker on Jul 5, 2007

154

nyker:
That's gotta be rough dude. Total sympathy.
Seems like it's always NYC in these monster / comic book movies. 9-11 has made those sceens personal now for many affected by that day.

cliffydawg07 on Jul 5, 2007

155

No matter what I try, I hear, "I saw it, it's a lion, it's huge!". "It's alive, its huge" makes no sense. Somebody asked this a while ago, the symbol in the bottom left of the credits is the Bad Robot logo so no clue there. I think we all need to get ourselves and face the fact that it's not a remake/new version of Godzilla or Voltron(even though a live action Voltron movie would be sweet! they started playing the cartoon on adult swim recently!) or anything else. From what I know about Abrams, he doesn't seem like the kind of guy would use the freedom of running his projects to do remakes. I know he's directing Star Trek but that's different, it's not HIS movie. Let's just sit back, be patient, and wait for whatever comes next from this amazing ORIGINAL movie!

P.S. - I like the clue somebody found about Halloween, that's totally something Abrams would do!

MrJoe83 on Jul 5, 2007

156

some are saying Voltron because there were supposedly 5 fireballs (one for each lion) flying around.

ur shawty on Jul 5, 2007

157

Yo Magus send me the video you posted my email is gudwitdaglovez@aol.com

or repost it on another video upload site like tinypic or photobucket

SBMATT on Jul 5, 2007

158

As of 3:30pm Eastern time the trailer is still being shown at http://www.thegaminglife.com

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

159

felicity, alias, lost….M3….and couple of shows in between got the boot on abc…..anywya….jj is tha huge force to be recon with for the future folks. LOST is allready the best show in this planet…and now we have this huge trailer to talk about….insane let me tell ya…..my jaw dropped when I saw it last night….oh my lord….long live LOST and the new trailer…..

scarrr on Jul 5, 2007

160

Just found this…

http://www.cloverfield11808.com

Topsy Krets on Jul 5, 2007

161

Oops…. sorry… http://www.thegaminglife.net

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

162

Sorry… I think all these 01-18-08 sites are fake.

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

163

So far the only poster on here to give ANY detailed information is "Joe Schmo."

Are you a fake or would you care to enlighten us, Mr Schmo?

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

164

It's Blair Witch 3

JJ Abrams on Jul 5, 2007

165

THIS BETTER NOT BE GODZILLAS WIFE, SON OR DAUGHTER…. I WILL BBQ THERE LIZRD LOOKING ASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Artie on Jul 5, 2007

166

Ok so there is DEFINATELY someone I know that is in it…I had a friend of mine watch the trailer as well and we agree it him….36 seconds into it there is a guy on the right side…blonde hair…its ryan key from yellowcard….went to school with him…know that face anywhere….

tonya perry on Jul 5, 2007

167

[…] One member of the Transformers audience posted details of the Abrams trailer online. The trailer is currently playing before showings of Transformers. […]

Media Monger » Blog Archive » J.J. Abrams continues top secret play on Jul 5, 2007

168

People, people, PEOPLE!!

Look at my previous comment, number 137! I provided TWO links! They both revealed that it WILL be a monster-movie, and the 1st revealed more specifically that it will be a "Parasite-invasion".

Chase on Jul 5, 2007

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http://www.kernerresearch.com/godzilla3d.htm

I repeat, not Godzilla, check this link. There is a Godzilla movie coming, but it's in 3-D.

There is a Voltron movie coming in 2008
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472429/
However if that was a "lion" attacking NYC that would not make sense. The Lions are the good guys.

Cliffydawg07 on Jul 5, 2007

170

The Voltron movie starts production in February 2008, so no dice.

MrJoe83 on Jul 5, 2007

171

I think bottom line it's some sort of monster movie. Now in my opinion, if they're smart they'll use Godzilla instead of some new monster. Use something that already has a reputation. But then again I don't know how a Godzilla movie shot like the Blair Witch would go over.
And the 2000 version of Godzilla was total crap and should be forgotten and not tied onto.

I think overall it's safe to say it's definitely a monster movie shot like the blair witch. Someone made good point to the statue of libery, so it came out of the water. But as to what monster it is is up in the air.
I do hope it's Godzilla, who easily makes explosions like in the trailer. But then again I saw not radioactive breath. Hmmm

Trav on Jul 5, 2007

172

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Cinema Suicide - A Celebration of Cheap Thrills on Jul 5, 2007

173

1 of the sickest trailers ive seen since independance day, movie could suck total balls but that trailer will always be sick..

dibbydibbs on Jul 5, 2007

174

I agree with whoever said it could be a 'Chrono Trigger' spin-off. That totally looked like Lavos shooting his spike into the sky. Lavos is a space parasite that crashes on earth and promptly sucks the life out of it and destroyed the 'advanced human race', and he did make a smiliar noise in the video game.

LiCH on Jul 5, 2007

175

well i've read these comments before seeing the preview and now that i have seen it……..WTF! at first i was thinkin it was a sequel to transformers because in the movie they were plannin to hide that cube in the city and that awkward event in the "1-18-08" preview seemed to be takin place in the city. but after seeing the cube used to kill megatron, i figured it cant be a sequel. i've heard people say it could be godzilla because you hear the word "Japan" when they're talkin about where that guy is goin. but i doubt it, godzilla aint worth all that hype. but whatever it is it must be huge to smack the statue of liberty's heavy ass head from the water all the way to the streets of the city. it was quite chilling though, hopefully its a monster, a whole new movie (not a sequel), and i hope the movie is as good as the trailer.

kenny d. on Jul 5, 2007

176

Trav and MrJoe you don't know what you're talking about….It's obviously a movie about alien parasites depicting the Apocolypse…Voltron might make a cameo….as for Godzilla…He is busy with the filming of Jurrasic Park 4 as someone mentioned before

David Donati on Jul 5, 2007

177

I am NOT a viral marketer, going to a few of the websites, specifically the blog ethanhaaswaswrong a commenter writes a line referencing cthulu, it makes a lot of sense considering this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R'lyeh and this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu

Either way a lovecraft movie based on cthulu, pretty damn cool

js on Jul 5, 2007

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OK it's not lost the show. At the end it says in theaters 1/18/08 so how could that be the show and not a movie 2 yes some one says did you see it is it coming this way ? and then you hear yes I saw it ,it's a Lion it's huge! so if it's Godzilla there trying to through you off by using Lion ? any ways I am going into Cryo sleep till Jan I can't wait 6 months LOL .

darkwolf on Jul 5, 2007

179

My 2 cents, it's a monster/robot battle movie…and humans, of course, are caught in the middle.

If it's Voltron its going to be amazing. I have a strong feeling it is…

h0tpinkinmiami on Jul 5, 2007

180

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Top Secret ‘Cloverfield’ Trailer on Jul 5, 2007

181

How about a remake of the korean movie the Host. It is planned for a US remake.

nacho on Jul 5, 2007

182

1st- Its not Godzilla, as Sony owns the rights to Godzilla, not Paramount.
2nd- Any real giant monster fan would NOT be impressed by this trailer. I think you all were just cought off guard because they didnt give the name of the movie. What was so impressive about it ? The flying LIberty head? A bunch of screaming NY'ers? Come on. I didnt realise people are so easily impressed. Maybe ill make a movie
3rd - Do we really need another Blair Witch project style perspective? It only worked once.

Louie on Jul 5, 2007

183

Blair Witch Project worked?

JJ Abrams on Jul 5, 2007

184

There was this giant "awww" of disappointment at our threatre. I'm so pumped for it though!!

Roman on Jul 5, 2007

185

Just to say, Sony's rights to Godzilla expired in 2003. Doesn't sound like the Godzilla roar though, but could be wrong.

Frank on Jul 5, 2007

186

EthanHaaswasright.com

and

EthanHaaswaswrong.blogspot.com

have something to do with it. Reminds me of "The Lost Experience" that went on last year.

Frank on Jul 5, 2007

187

[…] A modicum more info can be found at Slashfilm and Movie Marketing Madness. First Showing has a much longer description of the trailer, too. […]

Astrolink [Global Edition] » Cloverfield? | Latest astronomy news in 11 languages on Jul 5, 2007

188

deffinitly not godzilla, or voltron im thinking its an apocolypse movie, 12:36(time of the picture taken on the websites) is a bible quote referring to apocolypse and the quote "it looks like a lion" also has biblyical symbolism, which also points to apocolypse. voltron and godzilla already are schedualed to make new movies at diffrent times, they are ruled out

Kratos on Jul 5, 2007

189

I'm no expert on the book of revelations, but doesn;t it say that when the world ends there will be fire, monsters, etc. I just think it fits a little because of the whole doomsday prophesy stuff with Ethan Haas. I'm probably wrong, just throwing it out there.

butters on Jul 5, 2007

190

The twelfth chapter of the book of Revelations has no verse 36
The twelfth chapter of the book of Daniel has no verse 36
The twelfth chapter of the book of Ezekiel has no verse 36

Those are the accepted Apocalyptic books of the Bible.

Matthew 12:36 says, however;

"But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken."

Make of it what you will.

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

191

The Day Of Judgment
The Last Judgment
Judgment Day

Maybe all these people guessing this are right after all.

Anteros on Jul 5, 2007

192

1-18-08 website has a fote if you split it and realign the image you will see its a picture of teh same girl from both sides…with altered lighting

caz on Jul 6, 2007

193

Caz is absolutely right….I split it and put it up on the net

Check out the picture rearranged:

1-18-08.com Photo

Vinnie on Jul 6, 2007

194

jesus c. whats the point of that now?

jbone on Jul 6, 2007

195

its kind of funny how almost all of your predictions are having their own movie.

1. Voltron
2. Cthulhu (cthulhumovie.com)[does not show a monster in the trailer; anythings possible!]
3. Incredible Hulk (features the abomination as villain so no HUGE monster)
4.godzilla (going to be in 3d!)

anyhow i cant wait to see all of these movies

i hope the giant monster is a lion (although its highly unlikely) it would be a first i think
shooting fireballs is just a plus!

Alex on Jul 6, 2007

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i think a lion would be cool!!!!!!

Alex on Jul 6, 2007

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Am I the only one who thought the trailer was a bit weak?
Granted, I'm on here posting about it when I don't even know what the film is, but the praise you are all giving it purports the trailer to be more than a simple mysterious viral promo and more a masterpiece.
"Oh! The home video cameras and lack of notable movie stars make me feel like I'm really there, on the roof of an expensive loft in NYC!"
Cheap gimmick.

Voltron or bust. To hell with release dates.

Nate on Jul 6, 2007

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http://www.1-18-08.com/ Go here and see the creepiest pic for a movie i've every seen, It's the official website from paramount, I do have some strange feeling that this will be a lost movie to finally answer everything! as you can see with the throwing of the Statue of Lib head and by it being in Lower Manhat that it's coming from the water and the roar's does sound exactly like the monster from the show and this very important point….JJ Abrams Producer/ And the writer for the movie is his writer from Lost! but even more important than that is this….It's production company is the same as Lost! remember the robot in the movie?! Maybe it is maybe it's not well see soon wont we

Azreal on Jul 6, 2007

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http://www.1-18-08.com/ Go here and see the creepiest pic for a movie i've every seen, It's the official website from paramount, I do have some strange feeling that this will be a lost movie to finally answer everything! as you can see with the throwing of the Statue of Lib head and by it being in Lower Manhat that it's coming from the water and the roar's does sound exactly like the monster from the show and this very important point….JJ Abrams Producer/ And the writer for the movie is his writer from Lost! but even more important than that is this….It's production company is the same as Lost! remember the robot in the movie?!…..Maybe it is maybe it's not well see soon wont we

13 14 vre*hint

Azreal on Jul 6, 2007

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I really think it is related to Lost somehow. The sound the monster makes is nearly identical to the mysterious monster in the show. Perhaps this movie is about what happens to the rest of the world when the survivors set off the EMP on the island. They make mention that it will destroy the world on numerous occasions. However the end of this season would seem to indicate that the world is still intact after the Losties get off the island…

Guest on Jul 6, 2007

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This is what they do with these types of movies. The big hype about what the monster actually is and then the big let down when you go see the movie and they never actually show it. It only took $30 million dollars to make this movie. That opening scene is it! The rest will all be about survival and they will leave what the monster looks like " up to your imagination". I'll still unfortunately will go and see it….oh well. Dam you j.j Abrams!!!

Darkone0125 on Jul 6, 2007

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i thought the trailer was really good, but JJ ABRAMS isn't really some1 who is gonna make me go apeshit over a trailer like this. I don't watch Lost and MI3 sucked in my opinion. Now if it said James Cameron or something, i woulda stood up at the theatre and cheered. Nevertheless its fantastic marketing and looks pretty promising. Does any1 else think it looks like a blair witch/ 28 days later/ Godzilla hybrid ?? maybe its just me

dirtyDIBBS on Jul 6, 2007

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re: TheRoboticElephant
Bad robot also did the movie Joy Ride, that movie with paul walker about the psycho trucker

HIX on Jul 6, 2007

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Wait…I did not read all the posts in this blog, but I do not see any mention of the image in between the girls hair at the 1.18.08 website…am I the only one that sees it?!! It looks like some sort of dragon monster with a long mandible. Check it out cause its right there in between their heads!!

Chapter29 on Jul 6, 2007

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One thing i wanted to point out is the significance of the release date, because its all theyre letting us kno, which is 1-18-08, a thursday release which is understandable for a big production release, but unusual for a winter month like January.
now this might be a stretch, but the clock in lost that counted down in the hatch was 108:00, and the infamous numbers 4,8,15,16,23,42 all add up to 108. Im just pointing out that there are only 1's, 0's and 8's in the release date, and jj loves to mess with stuff like that.

HIX on Jul 6, 2007

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WOW! GREAT FIND CHAPTER29! Looks like a…I don't know what it looks like. HIX, thanks for reposting something I said already, and January 18th, 2008 is a Friday.

MrJoe83 on Jul 6, 2007

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re: TheRoboticElephant
Also i forgot that Bad Robot and JJ Abrams are in production of a new Star Trek movie, which makes me lose some respect for JJ cause NO ONE needs to give a reason for star trek fans to come out of their moms basements and piss off the rest of the world. its coming out christmas of 08'

HIX on Jul 6, 2007

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sorry mrjoe, ur right, i was lookin at 07

HIX on Jul 6, 2007

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HIX wtf do all those numbers add up to tho