Godzilla pops Fiats like candy in new 30-second commercial

DETROIT -- The Fiat brand has launched a new commercial that ties in with the release of the latest Americanized version of the Godzilla franchise featuring the monster gobbling up Fiat 500s like candy.The 30-second spot was created by Moving Picture Company, the same Canadian visual arts company that did the visual effects for the movie. “Godzilla” opens in theaters on May 16.In the commercial, Godzilla is thrashing its way through an unidentified American city, picking up and devouring brightly colored Fiat 500 minicars while passing on other vehicles. The monster’s discerning tastes causes one military leader in a nearby helicopter to quip that it “looks like he’s craving Italian.”However, when Godzilla grabs a four-door Fiat 500L -- complete with five people inside -- and pops it in his mouth, it begins to choke. Ultimately, the monster bends over and coughs up the 500L, which races away, while a voiceover exclaims that the four-door “is a lot bigger than you think.”Along with the television commercial, Fiat is launching a FIAT Godzilla Giveaway on Friday, May 9, on Facebook, giving away movie passes and concessions away in daily sweepstakes. A grand prize winner will receive 10 movie passes, $150 for concessions and Godzilla-themed merchandise. A second sweepstakes through Facebook will give away a three-day trip for two to San Francisco. The 30-second commercial was created in partnership with Dallas-based The Richards Group.

Godzilla pops Fiats like candy in new 30-second commercial

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