Hassler sees it all as a terrific and rare opportunity for the industry. “We believe Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios is unique in the U.S. at this time,” she said. “We’re one of only a few houses that can do it all – live action, CG, effects, editorial and post. And we’re able to harness the capabilities and R&D resources that come from developing effects and animation for major movie studio clients. From our animation perspective, it’s also a great opportunity for us to form alliances with outside live directors. When it comes down to it, we want to collaborate with whoever best serves the creative vision, whether in-house or not.”

With a 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Los Angeles housing hundreds of digital artists and staff, Rhythm + Hues Studios’ three production divisions – Film, Commercials and Design – are industry leaders in their fields. Recent Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios productions include campaigns featuring the GEICO gecko and the Hartford Stag and spots for Sudafed, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, AOL, Ritz-Bits and EA Games. Ongoing major projects include Target and Cox Communications. Recent Film Division credits include THE INTERPRETER, THE RING 2, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, X-MEN 2, DAREDEVIL and SUM OF ALL FEARS. Currently in production are THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and SUPERMAN RETURNS.