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Update: Oil Platform destroyed by CLOVERFIELD Monster

By: Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor
Date: Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Update: I understand that our comment section has been taken by a new troll on the loose but I'll update it none the less. A new English version of the clip below has popped up online.

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Here it is...


Previous Article: It's been known that Tagruoto.jp has been a viral site for Cloverfield for quite sometime now and apparently the tie-in has been used as of this moment. The site issued a fake press release stating that one of their oil platforms has had an "incident", complete with video footage of the "faux news". I couldn't understand the specific news cast because I don't speak Italian but the footage seems clear on what happened. The monster on its track to the states caused mayhem for Tagruoto..

Here's the fake press release issued by the site.

There has been an altercation at the Chaui Station. Although details are limited at present time, be assured that Tagruato is taking every measure necessary to ensure the safety and well being of all staff and crew. Specialty teams have been deployed, and are working aggressively to restore harmony at the site.



The cause of the problem is currently being investigated, although it is suspected that an eco-terror cell is responsible for the disturbance.

We have top investigators on our side. Everything will be resolved shortly, and all problems will be fixed. If you have any questions, please contact us at +81-3-5403-6318 for further instructions.

Here's the video footage of the faux Italian news cast, complete with the destruction of the oil platform. There's also Spanish and German versions.


Cloverfield will hit theaters January 18, 2008.



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Comments/Responses
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ultrazilla2000 • Jan 07, 2008, 01:14am •
Nice! Can't wait to see what this creature looks like...

raa2001 • Jan 07, 2008, 01:20am •
i love the hype of this film but i hope it doesn't end up being a huge disappointment

Merin • Jan 07, 2008, 01:22am •
Nice.

audioslave69 • Jan 07, 2008, 01:32am •
11 days more yay cant wait

madmanic999 • Jan 07, 2008, 02:36am •
I am really looking forward to this one, this clip is sweet.

sportwarrior • Jan 07, 2008, 03:51am •
So this begs the question... If the monster is tearing a path across the Pacific... Why is New York the first place it makes landfall?

ponyboy76 • Jan 07, 2008, 04:09am •
Uhmm, not trying to be a dick, sportwarrior, but did you not just watch the clip? It clearly says, "Oceano Atlantico: Misteriosa esplosione" translation = Atlantic Ocean: Mysterious Explosion
Even if you look at the map, you can tell that the platform is somewhere near Bermuda which is near the US in the Atlantic Ocean.
Anyway, I hope this movie is good for all the marketing and hype it has had. I guess I`ll find out when I see it.

myklspader • Jan 07, 2008, 05:55am •
Is it just me or does anyone else think this is just another take on The Host?

WhiteKnight • Jan 07, 2008, 06:11am •
I'm not expecting more than just another monster movie, but you've got to give kudos to the marketing strategy. Very reminicent of the marketing campaign for ID4 back in 1995/96.

PopularGirl • Jan 07, 2008, 06:16am •
You people are losers and I hope this movie bites major ass! What idiot follows a movie for 1 or 2 years without a clue about it. You folks need to get laid, get some sun, and stop jerking off! LOSERS -ha ha

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