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# Animated Movie Posters
'Terminator 4: Salvation' Ad Moves

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-11-27 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-film-posters-terminator-4-salvations-poster-is-fully-animated
References: [horror-movies](http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_12433.html) & [sonypictures.net](http://www.sonypictures.net/movies/terminatorsalvation/poster.html)

[Sony Pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-foods-and-sony-pictures) has released a poster for their upcoming blockbuster [science fiction series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series) Terminator 4: Salvation, starring Christian Bale.

This poster is different from other promo graphical images because this poster is animated and also comes with sound.

This unusual poster was released earlier this week and is already making rounds in the blogosphere.

It will be interesting to see how Sony will use the [animated Terminator poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter) to promote their movie to the general public.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Animated Movie Posters:** The use of animated movie posters presents an opportunity for movie studios to captivate audiences with dynamic visuals and sound.
- **Interactive Advertising:** The release of animated movie posters opens doors for interactive advertising campaigns that engage consumers through captivating visual and audio experiences.
- **Digital Marketing Innovations:** The emergence of animated movie posters signifies a potential shift towards more immersive and interactive digital marketing strategies that can enhance brand awareness and engagement.

### Where This Applies

- **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can leverage animated movie posters to create buzz, generate excitement, and attract audiences to watch upcoming movies.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising industry can explore the use of animated movie posters as a novel and attention-grabbing medium for promoting various products and services.
- **Technology and Design:** The technology and design industries can collaborate to create innovative solutions for producing animated movie posters that incorporate advanced visuals and interactive elements.

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