A collage of four contemporary art images, including abstract drawings reminiscent of David Carson’s dynamic style, a crowd viewing a poster for LOLA as part of a brand refresh, and a black-and-white photo of a person standing in a doorway. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

David Carson & DxD Launch LOLA’s Crazy Ambitious Rebrand

Posted on August 5, 2026

To mark the leap from Madrid-based agency to micro agency network (with offices in São Paulo, NYC, and LA), Omnicom’s LOLA enlists the one and only David Carson to add his signature graphic deconstruction to their rebrand. [Watch]

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A shrimp underwater is holding and playing an electric guitar, surrounded by aquatic plants and amplifiers with beams of light filtering through the water—setting the stage for a rocking Eat the Wild - Skull Island Prawns commercial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Shredding Shellfish: Josh De Boer & Outer Circle “Eat the Wild” for Skull Island

Posted on August 5, 2026

Prawn Rock is not a music category you’ll find on Spotify but that could change with the release of this spot from the all-Australian team of director/animator Josh De Boer, prodco Outer Circle, and agency Bonfire. [Watch]

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A man wearing a dark cap and jacket looks directly at the camera against a black background. The lighting highlights his face, showing a beard and neutral expression, capturing the thoughtful presence of MakeMake editor CARLOS CROOKS. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MakeMake Welcomes Carlos Crooks to Editorial Roster

Posted on August 4, 2026

From the release: MakeMake announces that it has added editor Carlos Crooks whose aligns with the studio’s belief that stories, whether for a brand or a screen, should reconnect audiences to each other and be executed with meticulous care. [Watch]

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A digital artwork shows a neon green human skeleton with red and blue accents, surrounded by data graphics and a yellow OK label on the right against a dark, glitchy background. The phrase “You Are Dead” is subtly integrated into the scene, giving it a cinematic edit that heightens its intensity. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Antibody Confirms “You Are Dead” in New Marathon Edit

Posted on August 4, 2026

In the summer of 2023, Antibody dropped the groundbreaking reveal trailer for Bungie’s team-based shooter Marathon, and now, after the game’s launch they’re back with a striking series of cutscenes and trailer elements. [Watch]

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Animated person wearing sunglasses and an Arsenal football jersey with Emirates Fly Better logo, surrounded by yellow rays and blue streaks, looking confident and upward—as if embodying the spirit of “Welcome to the Arsenal State of Mind” brand film by Fx Goby & Nexus. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fx Goby & Nexus Welcome You to the Arsenal State of Mind

Posted on August 4, 2026

After winning the 2025/26 Premier League title in May (ending a 22-year drought), fans of Arsenal FC are justifiably in a good mood and this new spot from Nexus director Fx Goby reflects the glow of that joy perfectly. [Watch]

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A potted plant with glossy green leaves topped by a pink balloon cluster, resembling a flower, sits on a pedestal against an ornate white and green wall—a whimsical scene reminiscent of The Sweet Performance of Bubblegum Plant short film by Sebastian Marek. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sebastian Marek Floats “The Sweet Performance of Bubblegum Plant” Short Film

Posted on August 3, 2026

3D artist/animator Sebastian Marek, whose last gravity-defying short we featured in Stash 177, is back with a lighthearted take on identity and transformation in this bubblegum-related tragicomedy. [Watch]

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