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| Eyespot Partners with Paramount Pictures to Allow Users to Create Movie Trailer Mash-ups for Upcoming Feature Films Eyespot has announced a new partnership with Paramount Pictures that will allow film fans to create their own "movie trailer mash-ups" by mixing the studio's exclusive film footage using Eyespot.com's online video editing technology. The announcement marks the first time Paramount has allowed users to play editor and create video mash-ups with its yet-to-be-released films. Beginning with the upcoming action thriller, "Shooter", starring Mark Wahlberg, an online contest announced today invites users into the "virtual" editing suite to create a customized trailer for the film by utilizing the simple-to-use editing tools on Eyespot.com ? and rewards the creator of the best trailer with an Xbox 360. Using Eyespot's easy-to-use online and mobile applications, fans can create their own videos with upcoming feature titles. Fans can mix the studio's exclusive film footage and sound track, as well as their own content. Eyespot's intuitive editing tools, combined with a rich catalogue of user-generated content available to the public, and a growing user-base allow anyone to create their own short film. For the "Shooter" promotion, Paramount will allow creators to choose from more than 20 exclusive film clips, as well as the official promotional trailer, sound effects, still photos, movie dialogue and music from the movie's original score. Contestants can also upload personal music, photo, and video clips to mix in with studio content and enhance the already dynamic offering. Once mixed, the users' short films can be shared via social networks, mobile phones or other online video sites. Throughout the "Shooter" contest, Eyespot members can watch submitted mash-ups and cast their vote online for the most artistic and creative film. At the completion of the contest, the user with the highest ranking "Shooter" video will win a prize package including an Xbox 360 Console and three video games: "Call of Duty 3", "Gears of War" and "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas." Four runner-ups will receive official "Shooter" materials autographed by Mark Wahlberg. "Shooter", in theatres March 23, is an action-packed thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine Corps sniper who leaves the military after a mission goes bad. After he is reluctantly pressed back into service, Swagger is double-crossed again. With two bullets in him and the subject of a nationwide manhunt, Swagger begins his revenge, which will take down the most powerful people in the country. Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day") directs. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |