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* ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film)|Fellowship of the Ring]]'' was a weird version of this. It was already a hit when a trailer for ''The Two Towers'' was put into the film. So many people saw it again for the trailer, even though we were anticipating the previewed film ''because of the piggybacking film''.
* ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film)|Fellowship of the Ring]]'' was a weird version of this. It was already a hit when a trailer for ''The Two Towers'' was put into the film. So many people saw it again for the trailer, even though we were anticipating the previewed film ''because of the piggybacking film''.
** Same thing happened with ''[[Back to The Future]] Part II'', as it had the trailer for Part III before the credits.
** Same thing happened with ''[[Back to The Future]] Part II'', as it had the trailer for Part III before the credits.
* The 2008 remake of ''[[The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' was advertised as being the only place to see the trailer for ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men Origins: Wolverine]]''.
* The 2008 remake of ''[[The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951 film)|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' was advertised as being the only place to see the trailer for ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men Origins: Wolverine]]''.
** Similarly, there were huge billboards in the UK advertising a three-part trailer during ''[[24]]: Redemption''.
** Similarly, there were huge billboards in the UK advertising a three-part trailer during ''[[24]]: Redemption''.
* Fans of [[Kevin Smith]] were known to have purchased tickets to ''[[Scary Movie]] 2'' in order to see the exclusive ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'' trailer.
* Fans of [[Kevin Smith]] were known to have purchased tickets to ''[[Scary Movie]] 2'' in order to see the exclusive ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'' trailer.
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* The trailer for ''[[Die Another Day]]'' was attached to prints of ''[[Austin Powers|Austin Powers In Goldmember]]'' as the result of a settlement between MGM and New Line Cinema over using the name "Goldmember" (which MGM felt sounded too similar to ''[[Goldfinger]]'').
* The trailer for ''[[Die Another Day]]'' was attached to prints of ''[[Austin Powers|Austin Powers In Goldmember]]'' as the result of a settlement between MGM and New Line Cinema over using the name "Goldmember" (which MGM felt sounded too similar to ''[[Goldfinger]]'').
* The only place to see an early mini-trailer for ''The Avengers'' was after the credits of [[Captain America: The First Avenger]].
* The only place to see an early mini-trailer for ''The Avengers'' was after the credits of [[Captain America: The First Avenger]].
* An odd example with ''[[Sherlock Holmes a Game of Shadows]]'' and ''[[Mission Impossible (film)|Mission Impossible]]: Ghost Protocol''. While the first full theatrical trailer for ''[[The Dark Knight Saga|The Dark Knight Rises]]'' was attached to ''Sherlock Holmes'', it lost the opportunity to show the six-minute prologue to ''Mission Impossible'', causing many a headache for execs at Warner Bros.
* An odd example with ''[[Sherlock Holmes a Game of Shadows]]'' and ''[[Mission: Impossible (film)||Mission Impossible]]: Ghost Protocol''. While the first full theatrical trailer for ''[[The Dark Knight Saga|The Dark Knight Rises]]'' was attached to ''Sherlock Holmes'', it lost the opportunity to show the six-minute prologue to ''Mission Impossible'', causing many a headache for execs at Warner Bros.
** And only select prints got the trailer. Most prints of ''Sherlock Holmes'' had ''[[Rock of Ages]]'' and ''[[Jack the Giant Killer (film)|Jack the Giant Killer]]'' attached.
** And only select prints got the trailer. Most prints of ''Sherlock Holmes'' had ''[[Rock of Ages]]'' and ''[[Jack the Giant Killer (film)|Jack the Giant Killer]]'' attached.


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* ''[[Crackdown]]'' didn't have a demo for ''[[Halo 3]]'' (since demos can just be downloaded from Xbox Live), but it had access to the multiplayer beta. ''Crackdown'' was expected to get loads of returns after the beta closed, but that was not the case. In fact, Microsoft reported that the ''Crackdown'' multiplayer got more play time than the beta (although the actual release of ''Halo 3'' got even more, predictably). Combined with the critical acclaim the game received, Microsoft stated they want a sequel, which they got at E3 2009. It didn't have access to the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' multiplayer beta (''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' fills in the spot this time).
* ''[[Crackdown]]'' didn't have a demo for ''[[Halo 3]]'' (since demos can just be downloaded from Xbox Live), but it had access to the multiplayer beta. ''Crackdown'' was expected to get loads of returns after the beta closed, but that was not the case. In fact, Microsoft reported that the ''Crackdown'' multiplayer got more play time than the beta (although the actual release of ''Halo 3'' got even more, predictably). Combined with the critical acclaim the game received, Microsoft stated they want a sequel, which they got at E3 2009. It didn't have access to the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' multiplayer beta (''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' fills in the spot this time).
* [[Square Enix]] made a habit of this:
* [[Square Enix]] made a habit of this:
** ''Tobal No. 1'' had a ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' demo and movies of ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'', ''[[Bushido Blade]]'', and ''[[Saga Frontier]]''. It's highly likely that two thirds of the (subpar) sales were just for it, and even today ''Tobal'' is a heatedly sought collector's item for ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' fans, just for the demo that came with it.
** ''Tobal No. 1'' had a ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' demo and movies of ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'', ''[[Bushido Blade]]'', and ''[[SaGa Frontier]]''. It's highly likely that two thirds of the (subpar) sales were just for it, and even today ''Tobal'' is a heatedly sought collector's item for ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' fans, just for the demo that came with it.
** ''[[Parasite Eve]]'' had a demo for ''[[Xenogears]]'' and movies for ''Bushido Blade II'', ''Brave Fencer Musashi'', and ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''.
** ''[[Parasite Eve]]'' had a demo for ''[[Xenogears]]'' and movies for ''Bushido Blade II'', ''Brave Fencer Musashi'', and ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''.
** ''[[Brave Fencer Musashi]]'' had a ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' demo. This is not dissimilar to the above ''Crackdown'' and ''Zone of the Enders'' examples, as ''Musashi'' has gained quite a reputation and cult following in the years following its release.
** ''[[Brave Fencer Musashi]]'' had a ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' demo. This is not dissimilar to the above ''Crackdown'' and ''Zone of the Enders'' examples, as ''Musashi'' has gained quite a reputation and cult following in the years following its release.
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** ''[[Vagrant Story]]'' had a disc with demos for, among others, ''[[Threads of Fate]]''.
** ''[[Vagrant Story]]'' had a disc with demos for, among others, ''[[Threads of Fate]]''.
** In Europe, the Playstation port of ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' came bundled not with ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' as in America (That came with ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''. ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'' [[No Export for You|was left unreleased]]. Again.), but with a demo of ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', which ''wouldn't even work'' on the console the piggybacked game was made for, though both discs were playable on a [[PlayStation 2]].
** In Europe, the Playstation port of ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' came bundled not with ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' as in America (That came with ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''. ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'' [[No Export for You|was left unreleased]]. Again.), but with a demo of ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', which ''wouldn't even work'' on the console the piggybacked game was made for, though both discs were playable on a [[PlayStation 2]].
*** Spanish magazine ''Hobby Consolas'' said the demo and the FMV were the best thing about the game. Fans were not pleased. Then again, [[Cowboy Bebop at His Computer|they made a lot of factual mistakes about the same...]]
*** Spanish magazine ''Hobby Consolas'' said the demo and the FMV were the best thing about the game. Fans were not pleased. Then again, [[Media Research Failure|they made a lot of factual mistakes about the same...]]
** ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' included a demo of ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' in the US (neither series would need such a thing in Japan). This did help the game achieve gold sales in the US, probably a best for the series so far.
** ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' included a demo of ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' in the US (neither series would need such a thing in Japan). This did help the game achieve gold sales in the US, probably a best for the series so far.
** ''[[Unlimited Saga]]'' takes this [[Up to Eleven]], with more work actually being put into the ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' demo than the game itself. People vaguely remember some not very good RPG that came with ''A PLAYABLE DEMO FOR FFX!''
** ''[[Unlimited Saga]]'' takes this [[Up to Eleven]], with more work actually being put into the ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' demo than the game itself. People vaguely remember some not very good RPG that came with ''A PLAYABLE DEMO FOR FFX!''
* A short demo for first-person shooter ''[[Area 51 (2005 video game)|Area 51]]'' was available in ''[[Mortal Kombat Deception]]''.
* A short demo for first-person shooter ''[[Area 51 (2005 video game)|Area 51]]'' was available in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]''.
* The [[PlayStation 2]] version of ''[[Mega Man X Command Mission]]'' included the intro stage of ''[[Mega Man X|Mega Man X8]]'' as a demo.
* The [[PlayStation 2]] version of ''[[Mega Man X Command Mission]]'' included the intro stage of ''[[Mega Man X|Mega Man X8]]'' as a demo.
* The ''[[God of War (series)|God of War]] Collection'' (GoW I and II remastered for the [[PlayStation 3]]) includes a voucher for the ''[[God of War]] III'' demo.
* The ''[[God of War (series)|God of War]] Collection'' (GoW I and II remastered for the [[Play Station 3]]) includes a voucher for the ''[[God of War]] III'' demo.
* A few people preordered ''[[Mario Kart]]: Double Dash'' for the ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' demo included on the [[Preorder Bonus|preorder bonus disc]] (among other demos and videos, such as bonus items added to ''[[Fire Emblem]] 7'').
* A few people preordered ''[[Mario Kart]]: Double Dash'' for the ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' demo included on the [[Preorder Bonus|preorder bonus disc]] (among other demos and videos, such as bonus items added to ''[[Fire Emblem]] 7'').
* ''[[Infamous (video game series)|In Famous]]'' came with access to the ''[[Uncharted]] 2'' multiplayer beta.
* ''[[Infamous (video game series)|In Famous]]'' came with access to the ''[[Uncharted]] 2'' multiplayer beta.
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* ''[[Resident Evil]]''-related examples:
* ''[[Resident Evil]]''-related examples:
** ''[[Resident Evil]]: Director's Cut'' included a demo for ''[[Resident Evil 2]]''.
** ''[[Resident Evil]]: Director's Cut'' included a demo for ''[[Resident Evil 2]]''.
** Certain copies of ''[[Dino Crisis]]'' came with a demo for ''[[Resident Evil 3 Nemesis]]'' and vice-versa.
** Certain copies of ''[[Dino Crisis]]'' came with a demo for ''[[Resident Evil 3: Nemesis]]'' and vice-versa.
** The Japanese Dreamcast port ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' came with a demo for ''[[Resident Evil Code Veronica]]''.
** The Japanese Dreamcast port ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' came with a demo for ''[[Resident Evil Code: Veronica]]''.
** The [[PlayStation 2]] version of ''[[Resident Evil Code Veronica]] X'' came with a demo for ''[[Devil May Cry]]''.
** The [[PlayStation 2]] version of ''[[Resident Evil Code: Veronica]] X'' came with a demo for ''[[Devil May Cry]]''.
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] Mega Collection'' had the trailer for ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' on it.
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] Mega Collection'' had the trailer for ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' on it.


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Basically this is when a work sells itself on including a preview for a much more anticipated work. This is often done with second string titles that would fizzle out on their own. This has become less prevalent (or at least less successful) with the rise of easier video sharing and video game demos on the Internet, but still there are some fandoms dedicated enough to shell out cash for a ticket to Movie You Might Have Ignored Completely if it means they get a chance to see just an ad for Everything You Ever Liked: The Movie.

This is also done on TV shows. You get a trailer (more often called a "sneak peek") packed somewhere in the commercials (although usually at the end) for an anticipated blockbuster.

The inverse is standard procedure, where an anticipated work includes a preview for a less-hyped title, in the hope that attention will rub off on it.

Examples of Preview Piggybacking include:


Film

Literature

  • The Warrior Cats and Seeker Bears book often have preview pages for the next book, being written by the same author. In fact, one of the main selling points of the summer 2012 release Enter The Clans [1] is that it contains a teaser for Survivors, the new (not really) Erin Hunter series, and the fifth Super Edition, Yellowfang's Secret.

Live Action TV

  • Warner Bros. promoted the exclusive "first look" of Poseidon during the 2006 Super Bowl and, well... it was pretty easy to tell from that ad that the movie wasn't going to be making the $160 million that it would need to break even.
  • South Park made fun of this in the episode "The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer", where the boys had to sit through a showing of "Russell Crowe: Fightin' Round the World" in order to see the trailer. Hilarity Ensues.
  • Lost buried promos for upcoming episodes in commercial breaks for V-2009. This was inverted when the latter show ran a pop up ad during the former that blocked relevant onscreen content.
  • Pokémon Sunday has brief bits of news about the upcoming games.

Video Games

Western Animation

  • On the day of May 28, 2011, many bronies went to their TV sets and watched Garfield: The Movie just to see the Equestria Girls commercial.

Cross-medium

  1. ↑ a re-release of the books Secrets of the Clans and Code of the Clans in paperback
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