Our Ad Campaign --CLOSED THREAD

[Calandria]

Thanks so much to everyone who put so much work in this beautiful ad!!!!

[DanRWentzelJr]

I hope this isn't a dumb question.  May we circulate the Press Release with the ad now, or should the Press release wait until Friday, the day the ad airs?

I just want to follow the protocol you would like. 

God bless.  God has.

[Ginevra]

Thanks everyone. The ad - just like the movie - took my breath away.

I'd like to (((((((((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) everyone.

[Alex]

Here it is folks . . .

THE FINAL DRAFT AD IS VERSION 8, HERE:

(With the changes we described earlier, and resized to fit precisely into the Variety page. And Sight & Sound magazine is included as it's awardee the British Film Institute. The mag name might have been better, but at some point we need to let Ned sleep. It's 4 a.m., and we want him alert in case there are any last-minute snags when Variety's production department gets it tomorrow. We want to leave a little room for contingencies.)

Two important things:

- You can and should now spread the word about this version, and feel free to distribute. We also posted it in the first post of this thread.

- The one thing we can still change--if discovered FAST--are glaring errors, ESPECIALLY the misspelling of any name. So alert us if you see any.

Misspelled - Gustavo Santoalalla

It should be - Gustavo Santaolalla

[peteinportland]

I hope this isn't a dumb question.  May we circulate the Press Release with the ad now, or should the Press release wait until Friday, the day the ad airs?

I just want to follow the protocol you would like. 

God bless.  God has.

The press release can be circulated at this point. The ad needs a quick fix on Gus' name (that is what I get for proofreading so late in the night).

[sparky]

Very late, but I have to say that this ad is awe inspiring. I just donated and am so proud of all of you for working so hard and all people who post here. We are the heart of America.

This movie absolutely changed my life. It will forever have a place in my heart.

Thanks to Dave, Helen, Pete and Ned. Y'all are my heroes.

[peteinportland]

Golly, I haven't seen Alex or Sparky in ages. Miss you guys. Glad you saw what was going down! Happier you approve!

[intervale]

That press release could not be better worded.
Damn, that's good.
Job perfectly done.

[Dave Cullen]

I have somehow missed posts verifying that the ad (which is beyond fantastic, both the idea and its execution) is hitting Variety this Friday, the 10th. I live in L.A. and want to snag more than one copy at the newstand down the street. If someone could just alert via post or PM, that would be hugely appreciated.

yes, that's correct.

i just faxed the contract. (which i was supposed to do hours ago, but it became moot after 5, and she said we could get it in later tonight.)

[gebt]

Thank you to all the people who through hard work, unwavering spirit, determination, courage and selflessness with this campaign have made Brokeback Mountain Best Picture forever.
 

[Dave Cullen]

Great job! One little misspelling I found is the composer's name. It should be Santaolalla not Santoalalla. I hope this would help.Thanks.

Thank you!

It helps a LOT.

[Dave Cullen]

I hope this isn't a dumb question.  May we circulate the Press Release with the ad now, or should the Press release wait until Friday, the day the ad airs?

I just want to follow the protocol you would like. 

God bless.  God has.

Well it was going to be a yes, but now best to wait until we fix that name. I HATE getting a name wrong. (Even when he challenges us. hehehe.)

--- Edit: I see Pete's ahead of me, as always. (Go to bed, Pete.)

[Dave Cullen]

Golly, I haven't seen Alex or Sparky in ages. Miss you guys. Glad you saw what was going down! Happier you approve!

I was just thining the same thing. Nice to see you boys again. Where u been hiding?

[madameshawshank]

ok..now where can we place an ad thanking all you amazing folk who got this together ...talk about inspired...see, the ongoing wonder of this masterpiece...little did Annie know eh! the story path she was taking..has made all the difference...

hugs as ever..

here, such cyberspace!

[gebt]

Brokeback Mountain Covention maybe. I know I am not the only one thinking abou it.