Article: Allstar teams with rock band Weezer on new Snuggie.(Field Reports)

TUSTIN, Calif. -- On Sept. 18, principal shooting occurred for a new DRTV campaign for Allstar Marketing's latest iteration of its blanket sensation, the Snuggie. Teaming with top-selling alt-rock band Weezer--well known for such hits as "The Sweater Song," "Buddy Holly," "Say It Ain't So" and "Beverly Hills"--Allstar's new campaign for the "Weezer Snuggie" is expected to hit TV airwaves in mid-October.

The launch of the product is timed in conjunction with the release of the band's new album, "Raditude," on Oct. 27. While some might be surprised at the pairing, those with an understanding of the band's history and the cult-like status of the Snuggie aren't ...

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