Commercials

HUSH Adds Evan Anthony to Team

HUSH announced the addition of Designer Evan Anthony to its staff.

O'Shea Returns to MPC

MPC announced the imminent arrival of Senior VFX Supervisor Paul O'Shea to its LA office as Creative Director.

Framestore Crowd Surfs with Pepsi

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Commercials, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Commercials, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects
Framestore recently completed VFX work on an epic Pepsi commercial that sees San Sebastian’s beach play host to a massive party, with DJ Calvin Harris at the helm.

Digital District Collaborates on L'Odyssée de Cartier

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: CG, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects
French visual effects studio Digital District recently collaborated with director Bruno Aveillan to create “L'Odyssée de Cartier,” a short film commissioned by Cartier to illustrate the rich 165-year history of the renowned jewelry house.

BiG MACHiNE Creates Main Titles for FOX’s Breaking In

Posted In | News Categories: Broadcast Design, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Broadcast Design, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects
Visual production company BiG MACHiNE created the main titles for the FOX comedy series "Breaking In," starring Christian Slater.

MPC Takes a Spin with Mercedes

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MPC teamed up with Anonymous Content Director Frederic Planchon and Merkley + Partners GCDs David Fox and Scott Zacaroli, providing VFX for two new Mercedes-Benz spots promoting the E-Class and SL-Class vehicles.

Gary Cureton and Andrew Painter Join Amazing Spectacles

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: 2D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion
Amazing Spectacles, the Animation Production Company that operates within the Prime Focus Group has announced the signing of animation directors Gary Cureton and Andrew Painter.

Electronic Arts Expands Medal of Honor Franchise With Warfighter

Posted In | Blog Categories: Opinion, Interviews | Site Categories: CG, Games, Home Entertainment, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Technology
Here, Rich Farley, creative director at Danger Close Games, talks about what’s in store for PC gamers and gives his take on the move to modern warfare in this exclusive interview from GDC 2012.

Autodesk Announces 2013 Digital Entertainment Creation Tools

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Autodesk announced the 2013 versions of its Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software and suites, used by leading artists working in film, game development, television and advertising.

Trollbäck Expands into Europe

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places | Geographic Region: Europe, North America | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places
New York-based design and branding studio Trollbäck + Company announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of Trollbäck + Company Zurich, led by Creative Director Christina Rüegg.

Pixomondo Drives Faster Than Disaster Spot For MINI China

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Asia | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places, Visual Effects
Pixomondo joined forces with Chinese advertising agency Interone Beijing (a BBDO agency) to create the latest viral spot, "Faster Than Disaster," for MINI China.

Cause & [Effect] Creates Dora and Thalia Duet

Posted In | News Categories: Broadcast Design, Cartoons, Music and Sound, People, Places, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Broadcast Design, Cartoons, Music and Sound, People, Places, Television
New York-based production house Cause & [Effect] created the music video/promo featuring Mexican pop sensation Thalia, “Canta Canta Canta” for “Dora the Explorer” on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr.

Mercado and Lim Join Charlex

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Charlex has added creative talents Kristian Mercado and Elliot Lim to its lineup.

Gravity Provides VFX for Got Milk Campaign

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Gravity produced the visual effects featured within a new 30-second “Got Milk?” spot starring Salma Hayek entitled "Come Drink Your Milk." The spot, from agency Deutsch, broke early March.

Hybrid Signs SNL Editor Adam Epstein

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Hybrid Edit has announced its exclusive commercial representation of creative editor Adam Epstein, renowned for his editorial work on “Saturday Night Live.”

Review: Anima Brussels Animation Film Festival

Posted In | Blog Categories: Festivals, Anima Brussels | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Events, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion
For me the New Year really starts when I go to ANIMA Brussels each year in the beautiful, historic Flagey. For ten days it becomes the center of the animation world.

Stuttgart Animated Fashion Last Call for Entries

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The extended deadline for the submission to the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film Animated Fashion Award is Friday, March 23, 2012.

Misha Louy Partners with Decon as Executive Producer

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In its continued expansion into the advertising space, NYC-based Decon has hired former BBDO and Droga5 veteran, Misha Louy as its new partner and EP.

Spacejunk and Nylon Join Forces

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Spacejunk & Nylon have joined forces under the Spacejunk moniker to enhance the creative reach for both studios.

Nexus Brings Home BAA Win for Coca-Cola Seige

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, CG, Commercials, Events, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Events, People, Places, Visual Effects
Nexus Productions, along with directors Fx Goby and Mathieu Landour, were delighted to be awarded Best Commercial: 3D at last week’s British Animation Awards for Coca-Cola "Siege."