Commercials

Calabash Goes Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs

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Calabash Animation completes a new spot, “Chocolate Island,” for Cocoa Puffs cereal.

a52 Goes Back to School with Target

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VFX studio a52 teamed up with longtime partner Wieden+Kennedy and Director Andreas Nilsson on three TV spots as part of a Back To School campaign for Target.

Mechnology Expands into Vancouver

In a major expansion of its visual effects and digital lab services and personnel, Mechnology has opened a second studio in Vancouver, B.C.

Framestore Partners with Secret Cinema on Prometheus Campaign

Framestore’s digital team has partnered with Secret Cinema to further enhance film viewing experiences with immersive visual effects.

Big Block Goes Viral for BMW, Nissan and Audi

Digital production and design studio Big Block produced the arresting and engaging visuals for viral campaigns for BMW, Nissan and Audi.

Royale Creates Hyperdunk for Nike

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Motion design and production studio Royale was recently tapped by Nike to create a launch spot for the new Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012+ shoe.

DUCK Continues Massive U.S. Olympics Campaign

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DUCK brought together 10 of its best artists for a monster 12-spot campaign for the United States Olympic Committee via Y&R.

Arena Animation Creates India’s First 3D Commercial

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Aptech’s education brand, Arena Animation, has created “Dudolls,” the first television commercial produced in India that has undergone a 3D stereoscopic conversion, making it ready to be viewed on any 3D-supported device including 3D monitors and 3D cinema theater.

MPC and Moxie Team Up for Skittles

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You walk in to your apartment to find your roommate making out with a walrus - what's your first thought? You wonder if the trollop has stolen your boyfriend, that's what. Or at least that's the story in the latest spot from Skittles Riddles, featuring VFX from MPC.

Cut+Run Creates Cool for Nissan

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Cut+Run editor Frank Effron’s most recent collaboration with visionary director Carl Erik Rinsch is a VFX-intensive Nissan campaign.

th2ng Hook it Up for Champs

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Kevin Durant and Matthew Stafford take center stage in a new ad campaign for Champs Sports, with the help of creative agency Zambezi and th1ng corp.

Butcher Cuts Daybreak 2012 Transmedia Campaign for AT&T

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Butcher provided editorial and post services for AT&T’s “Daybreak 2012” transmedia campaign via agency BBDO.

Framestore Delivers Olympic Campaign for British Airways

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Framestore worked with BBH to deliver an integrated Olympics campaign for British Airways, comprising an iconic TV ad, a timely viral teaser and an application.

Clockwork Helps Hasbro Roll the Galaxy

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Artist-driven visual effects/3D animation studio Clockwork VFX created a cinematic ad and five humorous web videos to help introduce Hasbro’s new Star Wars Fighter Pods toy line.

Ned Wenlock Joins Duck

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DUCK Studios announced the addition of animator/director Ned Wenlock to its roster.

Colorist Ricky Gausis Joins MPC LA

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MPC LA is pleased to announce the addition of their second colorist, Ricky Gausis.

Virtual 2Pac Wins Cannes Lion Award

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Digital Domain announced that "Virtual 2Pac at Coachella," the virtual performance of the late rap star Tupac Shakur, was recognized with a Cannes Lions Titanium Award at the 59th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Hammer Creates Promo Campaign for Darksiders II

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Hammer Creative recently completed a new campaign promoting THQ’s highly-anticipated “Darksiders II” video game.

Elastic's Andy Hall takes Annecy with Red Cross Campaign

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Elastic director Andy Hall takes top honors in the Advertising/Promotional Film category at the Annecy International Film Festival for his work on the Red Cross holiday gift donation campaign.

Buster Creates Game Trailer for Just Dance 4

Buster joins the Ubisoft party with their trailer for the upcoming “Just Dance 4,” the latest in the “Just Dance” game franchise.