Movie Marketing News: Jonas Brothers 3D Movie+

The Jonas Brothers 3D movie the on-the-nose titled Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience is going to be released this weekend. All pre-release observations are pointing to the fact that the film will smash the box office. This will be a first for a concert film from the past 20 years or so. But that’s to be expected: Jonas Brothers + 3D! A winning combination, indeed. [Pop and Hiss]

And wait! There’s more!

Entertainment powerhouses William Morris Agency and Endeavor are working on a merger. [NFDH]

The race to get Watchmen in the moviegoer’s psyche is on! [BOB]

Facebook, is among other things, alert to the slightest shift of public opinion. Its admittance some days ago that it would store users’ materials even after deletion ignited an all-around controversy storm. Here comes its new era of transparency. [GO]

The recession is affecting everything from movie ads, to Oscar parties, and even private home DVD watching. [ Cinematical]

And speaking of the much-unwelcomed recession, New Yorker Films, the famed indie distribution company of foreign and artsy indies is saying goodbye after its owner defaulted on a loan. No word on whether it’s going to be resurrected, as its huge and valuable film library may soon get itself a new patron. [ PM]

A legendary voice over artist did not get his due at the Oscars obit sendoff. [MMM]

There’s a real challenge in bringing a video game to the screen for actors. The cast of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li sums up the role of choreographers in the game-to-movie realm. [MTV]

The much-lamented Movieline magazine is back, but this time as a web magazine, and three former Defamer blog staffers will be spearheading it, so look forward to some really snarky, but above all witty commentary. With some many publications biting the dust, it won’t hurt to have a revival of Movieline on web 2.0.[TOH]

The Oscars’ relationship with the YouTube channel is the perfect example of how one should cultivate a marketing relationship, for an effort should not be made in maintaining a relationship when we need our significant partner, but after the fact as well. [CT]

“The Simpons”, whose 2007 theatrical movie was launched with one of the most admired movie marketing and PR campaigns has been renewed for another two years. One can probably expect another theatrical movie during this renewal period. Quote me on it. [Reuters]

Just as there was mourning when the final Harry Potter book was announced, there will no doubts some tears shed over the announcement of the date for the final Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part II [OWF]