Clint Eastwood Supports Super Bowl Ad, Political Independence
Clint Eastwood wants to make one thing clear: when he filmed a Super Bowl commercial on behalf of Chrysler, he had no intention on making the Democrats' day.
Nor any political party's, for that matter, as the iconic actor spoke to The O'Reilly Factor Producer Ron Mitchell last night and shot down talk - started by Karl Rove and a few other Republicans - that he starred in an ad Sunday night with the implicit aim of supporting President Barack Obama and the auto industry bailout.
"I am certainly not politically affiliated with Mr. Obama," Eastwood told Fox News. "It was meant to be a message about just about job growth and the spirit of America. I think all politicians will agree with it. I thought the spirit was okay.
"I am not supporting any politician at this time... Chrysler to their credit didn’t even have cars in the ad... Anything they gave me for it went for charity... If any Obama or any other politician wants to run with the spirit of that ad, go for it."
While Rove said he was "offended" by the commercial and accused Obama’s “political minions” of "using our tax dollars to buy corporate advertising," White House spokesman Jay Carney has insisted there was no involvement by the administration.
Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial Controversy: An Ad for Obama?
GLADD wants Roland Martin to be fired for his comments related to the David Beckham H&M commercial that aired during last night's Super Bowl.
Conversely, Karl Rove and a few other Republicans are afraid that a different Super Bowl ad was created with the aim of getting President Barack Obama rehired.
The spot in question is narrated by Clint Eastwood and touts both Chrysler and the turnaround of the auto industry in Detroit, with the actor saying via voiceover: It’s “halftime in America and our second half’s about to begin."
Might this be a veiled reference to a second term for Obama?
Rove believes so, pointing to Eastwood's claim that Detroit "almost lost everything, but we all pulled together" and "now Motor City is fighting again" as support for the administration's bailout of various companies in the area.
“I was, frankly, offended by it,” Karl Rove told Fox News this morning. “I'm a huge fan of Clint Eastwood, I thought it was an extremely well-done ad, but it is a sign of what happens when you have Chicago-style politics, and the president of the United States and his political minions are, in essence, using our tax dollars to buy corporate advertising.”
Super Bowl XLVI Commercials: How Much Did They Suck?!?
It's official, isn't it, America? The day of the funny, original Super Bowl commercial is over.
While tonight's Giants versus Patriots game featured serious fourth quarter drama, the breaks in between the action produced... more lame naked girl teases from GoDaddy? More Polar Bears from Coca Cola? More of that E TRADE baby?
Did any spot really make you laugh? Will any stand out 24 hours from now? Yeah. We didn't think so, either.
Review a number of the Super Bowl XLVI commercials below and prepare yourselves already for Super Bowl XLVII - by lowering your expectations.
Super Bowl Commercials: Best of the Movies
Superheroes will unite. G.I. Joe will retaliate.
Taylor Kitsch will try to save the world on a couple of occasions. Sacha Baron Cohen will try to run a country.
And, of course, Katniss Everdeen will be awesome.
While most of the Super Bowl XLVI commercials were downright awful - Polar Bear again, Coca-Cola? More naked women, GoDaddy? - movie fans were at least treated to a number of extended looks at a few upcoming blockbusters. View them here and then vote on the one that has you most excited:
WHICH TRAILER HAS YOU MOST EXCITED?
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Melanie Amaro Teams with Elton John for Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial
For all the criticism leveled at the first season of The X Factor - which resulted in the dismissal of Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Steve Jones last week - no one took issue with the show's champion.
Melanie Amaro can seriously sing.
And Super Bowl viewers will find out for themselves on Sunday, as the 19-year old teams with Elton John for a 60-second Pepsi commercial. Said the latter: "Pepsi wanted to make me ‘King for a Day’ on Super Bowl Sunday. How could I possibly pass that up?"
What, exactly, is he talking about? Watch the spot now and see for yourself:
The Hunger Games Super Bowl Trailer: New Footage!
Talk about perfect timing.
Just as our friends at Movie Fanatic are offering readers two free tickets to The Hunger Games premiere in Los Angeles, Lionsgate has released the second official trailer for this March blockbuster.
It features an extended look at the Reaping; a long look at Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman; and heavy emphasis on the all-important Mockingjay, along with plenty of Jennifer Lawrence, of course. But enough from us. Sit back and take in the new footage below!
The Dictator Super Bowl Trailer: Released, Oppressive!
Many have fallen, but one dictator remains.
Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator hits theaters Friday, May 11. In this Super Bowl ad, he promotes the film ... and celebrates his recent takeover of NBC.
Despite the world's remaining tyrants dropping like flies (R.I.H. Saddam, Gadhafi and Kim Jong Il), the ruler of the Republic of Wadiya is going strong.
The 30-second spot contains some of the best moments of The Dictator trailer, plus our leader bragging that he knows the final score of the big game. Enjoy!
The Avengers Super Bowl Teaser Trailer: Released!
The Avengers hits theaters May 4 ... but the trailer arrives Sunday!
Below is a brief second peek at the full-length ad for The Avengers, which will air during a Super Bowl XLVI commercial break on NBC! Yes, it's another trailer for a trailer, which is becoming a staple of the online marketing age.
For those who can’t wait 'til Sunday, here’s a 10-second tease:
Other Super Bowl ads / teasers already released:
- Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller for Honda's CR-V
- Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno for the Acura NSX
- David Beckham for H&M, sans shirt and pants
- VW dogs barking the Star Wars theme
Jerry Seinfeld Stars in Acura Super Bowl Ad
Jerry Seinfeld is so excited about the new Acura NSX that he will stop at nothing to acquire the very first one ... at least in a Super Bowl ad airing Sunday night.
How far will Jerry go for the first new NSX, the debut of which is expected in the coming years? How does Jay Leno fit into this quest for automotive greatness?
Watch an extended version of the ad below ...
Other Super Bowl ads already released:
- Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller for Honda's CR-V
- David Beckham for H&M, sans shirt and pants
David Beckham Super Bowl Ad: Shirtless For H&M!
With all these Super Bowl ads leaking early (see Matthew Broderick's from earlier), you won't have to worry if you need to during the game ... in a different way.
Or maybe you'll want to stick around for another look at this one, especially if you're female. Usually it's half-naked girls in Super Bowl commercials. Not here.
David Beckham's new ad for his H&M underwear line was just released, showing the soccer hunk wearing nothing more than "Bodywear" briefs and a smile:
With the camera utilizing more angles than the Kim Kardashian sex tape, the tattooed 36-year-old shows off his line - briefs are $12.95 and trunks $14.95, guys.
In a press release, Becks said "I'm excited about my bodywear ad featuring in this year's Super Bowl ... it's been a fantastic collaborative experience. I'm very happy with the end result. Like every fan, I'm looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday."
For Victoria Beckham, every day must feel like Super Bowl Sunday.
