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Creativity: ‘Madden: The Movie’ Might Make Your Eyes Explode

EA Sports and its agency Heat are known for going way over the top when it comes to promoting the Madden NFL franchise. Last year, to promote Madden NFL 15, they created an outrageous music video starring actors Dave Franco and Kevin Hart in a totally ridiculous game of one-upmanship. This year, to usher in what’s come to be known as “Madden Season” and the arrival of Madden NFL 16, they’ve turned up the rivalry in what could be the film trailer to obliterate all other film trailers, promoting the fictional “Madden: The Movie.”

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