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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Official Movie Website: 
http://www.zackandmiri.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 3 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

There's nothing pornographic about this Kevin Smith comedy starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, but the movie's title has already caused it to run into some marketing challenges in more conservative parts of the United States. While the Weinstein Company has shrewdly used this to generate additional publicity for the movie, they played it safe with the domain name by choosing to promote the movie using zackandmiri.com versus zackandmirimakeaporno.com (which they also own). Smart move, because keyword-based Internet content filters are likely to block access to any domain featuring "porn" in it.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

W.

Official Movie Website: 
http://www.wthefilm.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 2 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

Oliver Stone's biopic about the 43rd President of the United States breaks the movie domain name convention by using "thefilm" as the appendage to its title. Perhaps that's because there was already an independent movie titled "W" using wthemovie.com. Ooops! That's a Texas-sized screw up in my books.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

The Women

Official Movie Website:
http://www.thewomenthemovie.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 3 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

I'm not sure the world was clamouring for a remake of George Cukor's 1939 drama, but here it is. This chick flick's awkward casting combination of Meg Ryan and Annette Bening is matched by the clunky domain name. On the other hand, this movie will probably be on video before anyone has a chance to fire up their Web browser.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Official Movie Website:
http://www.vickycristina-movie.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 2 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

Even based on the assumption that Woody Allen's remaining fans aren't heavy Internet users, the domain name for the woodman's latest film is still a huge letdown. Could somebody explain to me how the marketing team failed to get their hands on vickycristina.com last October before the current owner did? By the way, for a laugh, check out what appears at www.vickycristina.com.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe

Official Movie Website:
http://www.xfiles.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 5 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

The plot of this long-awaited second X-Files movie may be top secret, but it's no mystery why this domain name is perfect: X-Files creator Chris Carter is one Internet-savvy dude, and he has been for a long time. (FYI, thexfiles.com also points to the official movie Website.) Welcome back, Scully and Mulder!

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

Wanted

Official Movie Website:
http://www.wantedmovie.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 4 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

Although it has the predictable "movie" appendage, the domain name for this sexy shoot 'em up does the trick. Of course, if I was the owner of the domain name wanted.com I'd probably trade that to the movie producers in exchange for lunch with Angelina Jolie and her hubby. ;+)

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

WALL-E

Official Movie Website:
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/wall-e

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 1 Star

Bill Sweetman's Review:

This Disney/Pixar animated movie about an awkward robot is being promoted with an equally awkward domain name. As an aside, the less awkward domain name walletherobot.com recently sold for a mere $9 on eBay. Go figure.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Official Movie Website:
http://www.youdontmesswiththezohan.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 4 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

While the domain name for this Adam Sandler comedy exactly mirrors the title of the movie, which is a normally a good thing, I think promoting the movie with the shorter and snappier domain name thezohan.com would have been more kosher. At least thezohan.com also points to the official movie Website.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.

What Happens in Vegas

Official Movie Website:
http://www.whathappensinvegasmovie.com

Hollywoozy Domain Rating: 4 Stars

Bill Sweetman's Review:

The domain name for this Sin City romantic comedy is an unlucky 24 characters in length, but it could have been much worse. And in case you're feeling lucky, the owner of whathappensinvegas.com is accepting bids on that shorter domain name.

Domain name expert Bill Sweetman is one of the Internet marketing industry's most respected authorities. Learn more about domain names at Bill's blog, Sweetmantra.