I hate to do this, but there’s simply too little time for me to give each tidbit of news the care and attention it deserves. I’m pretty backed up, so I’m just gonna open the floodgates and let it all come gushing out.
My apologies to anyone who feels snubbed by this post. Please know that I value each and every bit of news, but I still haven’t figured exactly how to dedicate as much time as I’d like to Tween.
Playtex
Alan Bibby and Warner Barnes directed this music video for Playtex, producing what might be the most complete homage to every fighting game that ever existed.
Gerald Mark Soto
Don’t miss Gerald Mark Soto’s bumping montage. Solid shizzle there.
(Thanks for the tip, Stubzilla.)
Trollback: Brookly Academy of Music
Trollback delivers an engaging, subtle spot for the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Infopresse
I don’t know much about this spot for Infopresse Peugeot, but it has some pretty rad animation/rotoscoping.
Suspect: Bass Ale
Nice job on this spot for Bass Ale by Suspect, who breathed 3D life into the original concept dreamed up by agency McCann-Erickson/TAG. Make sure to check out the rest of Suspect’s work on their site.
(Welcome to the Cream O’ the Crop, Suspect!)
Mirrormask
The buzz is building for Mirrormask, the upcoming movie written by Neil Gaiman from The Jim Henson Company (who brought us the unforgettable Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal).
Tweenster Jeremy Schulz has come through with a bevy of informative links for those of you who’d like to learn more:
Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/mirrormask.html
Official site (which Jeremy calls “weak,” and I wholeheartedly agree):
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/mirrormask/index.html
Much more info here:
http://www.neilgaiman.com/journal/journal.asp
Books here:
MirrorMask : The Illustrated Film Script
The Alchemy of MirrorMask
Bangbang Studio
Wicked slick work at Bangbang Studio. Check it out.
Olympus
Have you guys seen these twisted spots from Olympus? Great direction, and I love the creepy soundtracks. Also don’t miss the spookiest one, which Olympus pulled from the campaign (a surefire way to ignite any viral marketing campaign).
Buck: 2005
Buck’s new reel is up. These guys are blazing hot.
Universal Everything: AE Geniuses Needed
Universal Everything is seeking some supremely talented After Effects / 3D animation freelancers for some major upcoming projects. UK / US / Europe based.
Mograph Interview: Saline Project
Mograph has posted another kick-ass interview with another kick-ass studio, Saline Project. Read it here.
All right, that’s it for now, folks. I’ve got more up my sleeve, but that helps us get caught up. Now off to bed with me!
Hi. For the InfoPresse spot. Actually, Infopresse.com is a website dedicated to ad and marketing here, in Montreal. The spot you linked is an ad for Peugeot, a car company, shown on infopresse.com
Ah, cool. Thanks for that info, Jeff.
Yeah, but the real question is still who did the spot?
It’s pretty amazing. And my high school French is a bit rusty…
Jeff? Justin?
Yeah, I have no idea who made it. Knowledge of French would definitely be helpful…
Hi Justin, Infopresse? How did u end up on this? like said by Jeff ? It’s Montreal place to be for ad, marketing and the rest.
For that commercial: we can read on Infopresse.
It took five months of labor, it a 90 sec spot.
done by director: Antoine Bardou-Jacquet
Postproduction: Buf, Paris
Animations: Petra & Jean-Francois Moriceau
Agency: Euro RSCG and the client well : Peugeot !
Thanks for all those wonderfull links again ! U just have the best site for all the new and creative stuff.
Well there is also Mograph : )
Jeff from Montreal ?
i just found who did it. it’s a special fx house in Paris, called Buf Compagnie. Great work for multiples clients.
http://www.buf.fr/
I assume there’s many Jeff in Montreal. Actually if you are into the Montreal design and web scene, you might know http://www.tangente.org (sorry folks, it’s in french) I’m a regular contributor, nicknamed “clrk”. Great work Justin ! I read tween on a daily basis !
the olympic red eye video was refreshing! i always have been a fan of confusing the viewer with hi production drama accompanied by child abuse and abortion references seared with irony! its like listening to nightmares on wax on a retro boombox!
hahahhahahha..NO. i dont get it.
Just to add some precisions about the peugeot spot.
the illustrations were made by petra mrzyk and jf moriceau.
http://www.airdeparis.com/jfp.html