POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold Becomes Name of Altoona, Pennsylvania

POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold Becomes Name of Altoona, Pennsylvania

Morgan Spurlock buys name of Pennsylvania town

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and his production company Warrior Poets have finalized a deal to purchase the naming rights for the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania, it was announced today. The city's new name, POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold, will be effective on April 27, 2011 for 60 days and will be commemorated during a proclamation ceremony to be held at City Hall (130112th Street) at 1PM that afternoon. The ceremony will be followed by a special screening of Morgan Spurlock's new "doc-buster" film " POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold " at the Jaffa Shrine on Broad Avenue in the city formerly known as Altoona.

After an exhaustive search, the city of Altoona was selected by Morgan Spurlock because it is "a shining example of struggling cities all across America." The money received by the city for the naming rights will be designated to the City of Altoona Police Department.

Morgan Spurlock 's new film POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold is a boundary-pushing exploration of the worlds of product placement, marketing and advertising. The film was fully financed by sponsorship deals documented and arranged by Morgan Spurlock throughout the course of the shoot. The film, distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, opens in limited release on April 22, 2011 and will expand across the country in the following weeks.

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate the shifting tide of business in America than by purchasing the naming rights to Altoona. For the next 60 days, POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Pennsylvania will be the most clever example of how an American city is marketing itself today," Morgan Spurlock said.

"Altoona has a rich history and a great story to tell. Morgan Spurlock is giving us a platform to show the world the hidden treasure found in the Altoona community," says Altoona Mayor Bill Schirf. "Clearly, the people of Altoona have a sense of humor...and an asking price."

POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold was released April 22nd, 2011 and stars Ralph Nader, Morgan Spurlock. The film is directed by Morgan Spurlock.

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TheDude1
My father was born and raised in Altoona, PA and I still go there every so often. This to me is just stupid. And really is a disgrace to Altoona.
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skywise
Should be fun to watch
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Diaigma
Imagine trying to write an address for THAT town :P
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Ghostman
Morgan Spurlock is the man! now that's how u market your movie by naming a town after it!
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