Play Old Spice “Youland”: The Video Game About You and Your Facebook Friends
“We made a customizable video game about you (yes, actually you), featuring talking animals, unbalanced strip mall-to-human ratios, tattooing enemies in the face, wooden virtual-reality headsets, and the very real perils of inter-dimensional cyborg race cars! We hope you enjoy and then share on your social media networks because this game was really, really super […] [Watch]
Director Claire Thomas Joins WoodShop
From the release: Production studio WoodShop, a leader in product specialization, welcomes director Claire Thomas to their roster. As a prominent millennial influencer, food photographer, author, blogger, and commercial director, Thomas’ skill set is exactly what WoodShop has been looking for as the company continues to evolve as both agency and brand confidants. Recognized as […] [Watch]
Hornet Inc. Signs Designer/director Kyle Bean
From the release: Hornet Inc., the full-service production studio with offices in New York City, is proud to announce the signing of designer and director Kyle Bean. Kyle’s work, be it for Google or Verizon, Kinfolk or the Financial Times, is tactile; constructed by Kyle himself or in collaboration with a team. “We’re so used […] [Watch]
Transistor Studios Hires Nicola Finn as Executive Producer at New Brooklyn Studio
From the release: New EP brings wealth of varied industry experience, while fresh studio space provides inspiring home for company. Design-driven production company Transistor Studios has announced the appointment of Nicola Finn as executive producer. The Londoner has joined the team at Transistor’s HQ in Brooklyn, New York, where she will help to generate new […] [Watch]
ArsenalCreative Names Andy Bate Head of 2D and lead VFX Supervisor
From he release: Santa Monica, CA, January 13, 2016 — ArsenalCreative, a leading visual effects and design studio, has announced an expansion of its creative team with the addition of award-winning artist Andy Bate as the head of 2D and lead visual effects supervisor. Formerly a senior flame artist at a52, Bate will lead and […] [Watch]
Smellegendary: Old Spice “Rocket Car”
The first spot in Wieden+Kennedy’s Smellegendary campaign for Old Spice combines a fun script (see below), French actor/heart-throb Axel Kiener, and beat-perfect supporting VFX from The Mill – all pulled together by Biscuit director Steve Rogers. [Watch]