The Snowman Celebrates 40 Years on Channel 4
UK broadcaster Channel 4 marks the 40th anniversary of both the network and Raymond Briggs’ instant classic Christmas special The Snowman with a sweet holiday ID featuring characters from the original program and its sequel. [Watch]
Typography Meets Architecture in Airbnb Spot by Buck and House Special
A landscape of hand-built miniature houses (inspired by real Airbnb properties) and their CG occupants come to highly-detailed life in this spot crafted by Buck and House Special for Airbnb’s AirCover travel protection. [Watch]
BBH Expands Black Sheep Studios
From the release: Agency BBH is expanding its BAFTA Award-winning Black Sheep Studios to form a full-service production company, reflecting the evolution of client needs over the seven years since it launched. [Watch]
VFX Boutique Artjail Expands into LA
Boutique VFX studio Artjail today announces the launch of its LA office. Situated in Santa Monica, the new space will mark Artjail’s third studio, alongside those already established in New York and Toronto. [Watch]
Mainframe Unveils the ARC-52 Single Malt for Bowmore x Aston Martin
In what may be the most extravagant unboxing of all time, London CG specialists Mainframe reveal the ARC-52 single malt, a collaboration between Scottish distillery Bowmore and Aston Martin limited to 100 bottles and expected to retail for $75,000. [Watch]
TikTok’s AR Dev Platform Effect House Launches with Psyop and Golden Wolf at the Helm
TikTok recently launched its new augmented reality (AR) development platform Effect House to much acclaim, allowing users to create hundreds of special effects that can be shared with the entire TikTok community. [Watch]