And so it begins. The countdown to the final nine episodes of one of the finest dramas to ever grace our TV screens. I'll be honest -- I'm very impressed with the simplicity of the ad campaign that HBO is now running to promote The Sopranos farewell. Nothing too flashy. Just black and white. Tony all by himself. Pondering. It makes you think. Plus, I love the "Made in America" tagline. It has such an obvious double meaning, but it fits perfectly. There's actually another ad floating around too. I found a snapshot of it here. Equally simple but also a little creepy. Just a family photo... but everyone is staring you in the face. You have to wonder though. Generally, past ads for The Sopranos hold some kind of meaning regarding the season to come. Is this one any different? Who do you think Tony is looking off to the right at? You know what I mean? If you zoomed out on the photo, what else is around him?
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3-14-2007 @ 3:03PM
Bill said...
I haven't been counting the days or anything, but Tony looking all pissed in that poster has me suddenly realy excited. Only a few more weeks!
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3-14-2007 @ 3:10PM
scott c. said...
Pure speculation here but I don't think there's anyway this story ends well for anyone involved. Is Tony facing down a shooter or even his own crew? Paulie? Chris?
There's no "and they lived happily ever after" with this story.
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3-14-2007 @ 3:13PM
scott said...
he looks more like kevin finnerty than tony soprano in that pic... if that makes any sense
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3-14-2007 @ 5:27PM
David said...
I agree that he looks more like Kevin Finnerty, how often does Tony wear a tie?
I could be reading too much into this, but to me it almost looks like he is leaving New York/Jersey behind. Maybe it's foreshadowing him leaving his old life behind to pursue a new one? It also looks like he is looking over his shoulder.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:28PM
keidalgrim said...
And what of the ducks in the poster? I haven't watched the Sopranos in a few seasons, but I do recall the ducks from early on.
Thoughts?
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3-14-2007 @ 5:28PM
Tracy said...
They did a similar thing for the last season of sex and the city. HBO has something for black and white ads.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:28PM
const said...
man, i just hope it does not suck. my expectations are low, so hopefully it will be good.
i can't even watch last season's repeats.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:28PM
sherrie pete.. said...
I agree with the leaving NY thing. Maybe in the witness protection program. Probably someone ratted on him and he is looking over. Could it be his son?
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3-14-2007 @ 5:28PM
David D said...
The image ties in with the teaser promo they've been using, a simple tracking shot into Tony standing by the water, with six seasons' worth of dialogue flooding through his head. It's amazingly effective -- especially since so much of what's being said is memorable. I was really impressed at how many voices I recognized, and the visual context of what was being said. Beautifully done, and you're right -- "Made In America" is perfect.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:36PM
scott said...
the ducks are leaving, too.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:37PM
scott said...
the ducks are leaving, too.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:38PM
scott said...
the ducks are leaving, too.
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3-14-2007 @ 5:59PM
scott said...
the ducks are leaving, too.
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3-15-2007 @ 10:30AM
TomB said...
Anyone seen the ducks?
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3-15-2007 @ 10:30AM
Justin,,, said...
Well he's wearing A TIE!
Where does one WEAR A TIE!!!!!!?!?!?
At a funeral.
He's at a funeral and in the background is one of the most famous and powerful images of the United States of America - and she's got her back to him.
Oh and water represents death - so yeah - there's gonna be blood.
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3-15-2007 @ 10:30AM
John said...
Or is it a subtle suggestion that he'll be sleeping out off of ellis island?
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3-15-2007 @ 10:30AM
Tucker said...
Hey, does anyone think the ducks are leaving?
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3-15-2007 @ 10:30AM
scott said...
wow. no idea how that happened.
p.s. the ducks are leaving, too.
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3-15-2007 @ 4:56PM
maddieclaire said...
I think Meadow will be killed. She is Tony's favorite - she's just like Tony...Tony even made the comment to her that she is like him.
I also think Christopher will open up to the real estate person who is now his girlfriend- I think she's an FBI plant garnering information about the Soprano Family. She got nowhere with Tony and has set her sights on Christopher. Christopher will make the mistake of telling her "family business" which will get him killed.
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3-16-2007 @ 12:45PM
maddieclaire said...
Notice Carmella standing in the front - does this mean she'll end up in charge of the family? Maybe.
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