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‘Ender’s Game’ is #1 on Fandango’s Fanticipation Buzz Indicator
Fandango has just issued a press release announcing Ender’s Game as the #1 film fans want to see this weekend. Buy your tickets NOW!

LOS ANGELES – October 31, 2013 – According to Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoing destination, “Ender’s Game” is the #1 film that fans want to see this weekend, scoring 85 out of 100 points on Fandango’s Fanticipation movie buzz indicator. The sci-fi action-adventure epic is leading the weekend’s releases with strong ticket sales, outpacing Tom Cruise’s “Oblivion,” Matt Damon’s “Elysium” and Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pacific Rim” at the same point in their sales cycles.

A Fandango survey of “Ender’s Game” ticket-buyers revealed that:
- 94% consider themselves Harrison Ford fans;
- 71% are already looking forward to a possible sequel;
- 53% have read the 1985 novel.
The critically acclaimed “12 Years a Slave” goes into wider release this weekend, and has entered the top-five on Fandango’s Fanticipation chart. According to a Fandango poll of “12 Years” moviegoers:
- 89% claim the supporting cast (Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender) boosted their interest in seeing the film;
- 57% said they’re more inclined to see the film because of its Oscar buzz.
“’12 Years a Slave’ is a tough movie that demands to be seen, and its strong ticket sales demonstrate that audiences are always looking for smart, challenging movies, and not just escapist fare,” says Fandango Chief Correspondent, Dave Karger, and host of the movie recommendation show, “Weekend Ticket.” Karger adds, “It’s also the movie of choice for fans wanting to get a jump start on next year’s Oscar front-runners, with likely nominations for Best Picture, Actor, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director and Adapted Screenplay.”

About Fandango’s Fanticipation

Known for having its finger on the pulse of moviegoers, Fandango’s movie buzz indicator, Fanticipation, provides statistical insight into the movies fans are planning to see in a given weekend. Fanticipation scores (based on a 1 to 100-point scale) are calculated via an algorithm of Fandango’s advance ticket sales, website and mobile traffic, and social media engagement. Fanticipation is not intended as a forecast of the weekend box office; it is a snapshot of movie fan sentiment.
October 31, 2013
Audi Releases Details on the International Fleet Car

Audi AG has released an EPK about the International Fleet car seen in the official trailer released yesterday. Sorry to disappoint, but it’s actually a virtual car and doesn’t actually exist.

Ingolstadt, August 7, 2013 – Futuristic, progressive and cutting edge: the Audi Design Team has developed an entirely virtual car for Summit Entertainment’s film adaptation of the award-winning, best-selling novel “Ender’s Game”. With its visionary design, the Audi fleet shuttle quattro blends easily into the world of the science fiction feature film and combines futuristic design with groundbreaking technology.

The fictional Audi fleet shuttle quattro seen in the film “Ender‟s Game” marks the first time the car company has unveiled a purely virtual Audi in a feature film.

Called the “Audi fleet shuttle quattro”, they worked with Gavin Hood and the production team on integrating it into the film. “The Audi in the movie represents progress and it appears in key scenes that have a lasting impact on the life of the protagonist,” explained Florian Zitzlsperger, responsible for Brand Partnerships at AUDI AG. “As a result, our Audi becomes part of this fictional world.”

“Designing the Audi fleet shuttle quattro was similar to customizing a tailor-made suit. We adapted it to the requirements of the world in Ender’s Game and at the same time had to take care to preserve our brand values,” said Frank Rimili, chief designer for the film project.

Read the full press kit here. Thanks to Ender News for the tip!

August 7, 2013
Summit Reveals Full Plans for Extensive ‘Ender’s Game’ Presence at Comic Con

Ender’s Game fans heading to San Diego Comic Con next month have a lot to look forward to! Summit Entertainment has just unveiled their Ender’s Game plans for the convention and it is a doozy. See the press release below:

Summit Entertainment will showcase the studio’s highly anticipated film event ENDER’S GAME at Comic-Con 2013, presenting never-before-seen new footage, appearances by cast members and filmmakers, and several massive, interactive fan events. A full slate of activities related to the film to be unveiled at this year’s Comic-Con, including:

Hall H Panel – The studio’s panel on Thursday, July 18th will feature ENDER’S GAME filmmakers and cast, including producer Bob Orci, director Gavin Hood, and cast members Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin.

Exclusive Fan Experience – Attendees will be able to visit an elaborate, specially constructed ENDER’S GAME exhibit outside of the Hilton Gaslamp, featuring 8 unique rooms representing the most iconic environments of Ender’s world, complete with original film props and set pieces used in the movie. Throughout the experience, attendees will be able to see exclusive film footage on LED screens, interact with new digital content, integrate photos of themselves into the highly anticipated Battle Room, and register to win a home make over.

Convention Floor Booth – Summit Entertainment’s booth located within the Grand Hall will highlight ENDER’S GAME footage. Premium promotional items will be distributed to the 120,000 attendees walking the convention floor, and booth visitors will be given the opportunity to win “fast passes” to the ENDER’S Game Exclusive Fan Experience, granting them entry without having to wait in line.

ENDERS GAME Film Information:

Based on the best-selling, award winning novel, ENDER’S GAME is an epic adventure directed by Gavin Hood starring Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. In the near future, a hostile alien race has attacked Earth. In preparation for the next attack, the humans begin training only the best students to find their future leader. Ender Wiggin, a shy, but strategically brilliant young man is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters the training, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. He is soon ordained as the military’s next great hope and is charged to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.

OddLot Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, and Digital Domain are production partners on the film, with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman producing via their K/O Paper Products banner, Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough producing via OddLot Entertainment, along with Orson Scott Card and Lynn Hendee.

If you live in the San Diego area but don’t have tickets, you seriously need to consider heading down to see the Fan Experience. I mean look at it. EIGHT rooms of sets? Exclusive footage? And this is outside the convention, meaning you don’t need a Comic Con badge! That’s like a free set visit right there!

June 27, 2013