How’d you enjoy Superbowl LII? Here’s some highlights from commercials, the halftime show and what teasers that popped up during the big game.
Star Wars released the first teaser clip for Solo. It hits theaters on May 25.
The full 2-minute trailer debuted today on Good Morning America.
Here are some of the commercial highlights via ABC Air Power and Pulse of Radio:
Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage and Morgan Freeman appeared in a spot for Doritos and Mountain Dew, engaging in a rap battle lip syncing raps from Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made an appearance in a commercial for Amazon’s Echo device, which revolved around Alexa losing her voice and a range of celebrities — from Gordan Ramsay and Cardi B to Rebel Wilson and Anthony Hopkins.
Danny DeVito appeared in a M&M’s commercial playing a red M&M candy that becomes human thanks to a lucky penny.
An ad for RAM trucks using a Martin Luther King, Jr. drew criticism on social media for using one of his speeches. It ended with the tagline, “Built to Serve,” and was supposed to highlight the volunteer program Ram Nation. However, many thought it exploited his words to sell trucks. Fiat Chrysler said it worked closely with the representatives of King’s estate on the ad and it was approved because it embodied King’s philosophy about service.
Tiffany Haddish starred in the Groupon ad.
Quicken Loans featured comedian Keegan-Michael Key.
The NFL’s showed– New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. performing the choreography to Dirty Dancing’s “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” including that famous lift by Patrick Swayze of Jennifer Grey.
Marvel Studio unveiled a 30-second spot for Avengers: Infinity War, which premieres May 4th.
Meanwhile, Paramount premiered the first trailer for Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the sixth film in the Tom Cruise-led franchise. It hits theaters July 27th.
The latest Jurassic Park movie, Fallen Kingdom, got both a trailer and a crossover ad for Jeep. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives June 22.
There were mixed opinions of Justin Timberlake’s return to the stage. He paid tribute to Prince with a video highlighting the late great performer. If you missed any of it or want a rewind, here it is.
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