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Trailers
Trailers
Provide a 1.5 – 3 minute theatrical trailer utilizing footage from the first few episodes for the audience to get a sense of the series.
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- Conveys the stakes, characters, or conflicts.
- All materials shall be cleared for promotional use in all media, all markets worldwide, in perpetuity or as required in the contract.
- Deliver as directed by Editorial or Programming team (4+ weeks prior to master delivery)
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Investigation Discovery Specifics
For Investigation Discovery – US ONLY
Production Trailer
The Communications team may use this promotional trailer with media outlets to help announce the show and get consumers excited. The Production Trailer should tap into the show’s unique vibe and purpose, something that makes the show a must-watch and captures its essence, giving an overall view and feel for the show and sense of the series. It should convey the stakes, characters, conflicts, etc. and showcase how compelling the show is.
All materials shall be cleared for press, promotional and social media use in all media, all markets worldwide, in perpetuity or as required in the contract.
TRT: 1:30-2:30
Expect RC and FC approvals with standard turn-around time for notes.
Final delivery: approx. 5 weeks prior to airdate, as directed by EP and/or Comms team.
Specs
Follow program master specs.
Must include textless elements.
Network logo & tune-in card with show title and premiere information may be required, as directed by EP team.
Delivery
Upload texted and textless to Portal to “Case General” under Series Name (Trailer).
Please also notify EP/AP via email when trailer has been delivered.
Delivery to OneDrive folder may be required, as directed by EP team.
References Trailers
- Relentless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3n-tidL85s
- Queen of Meth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iRMseV1avE&t=2s
- The Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txEQ57QjXSk
Magnolia Specifics
For Magnolia Network Only
The trailers will be used by the Brand Creative team to promote season 1 series. The trailer should be a snapshot of the season as a whole and showcase what sets this series apart from the others in its genre.
Please see specific specs in the document below.
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2024 Program Guidelines for Magnolia Network Marketing Creative.pdf
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