11 Excellent Reasons Not to Vote is a Film by Errol Morris and contrary to the title it is actually the complete opposite thanks to Our Time.org.
Credits:Created by ad agency: CHI & Partners, NY for non-profit OurTime.org and directed by Academy Award-winner Errol Morris.
For those of you who have already decided where their vote is going perhaps some humor on the topic of politics and voting care of funny man George Carlin to help you pass the time.
Peugeot UK is releasing a new ad campaign celebrating the creative and technological advances in film-making, to mark its sponsorship of Sky Movies. The work is a series of idents created by Havas Worldwide London.
The idents, which are directed by Ivan Bird, aim to blur the lines between the film world and the filmed world, with the new Peugeot uniting both worlds as the centerpiece in each shoot. Each spot shows an individual piece of revolutionary film equipment and cuts between images of the equipment itself and footage that the equipment has shot. One of the idents focuses on an Octocopter camera, only four of which are in existence.
The idents were written by Harry Stanford and art directed by Mike Insley.
Nick Crossley, Manager Brand Advertising, Partnerships & Sponsorship at Peugeot, said: “The sponsorship of Sky Movies provides Peugeot with an excellent opportunity to showcase our passion driven mentality through the craft of film making. By including our definitional models we are able to give the public a taste of what Peugeot has to offer in a very premium and innovative way.”
An Octocopter honing in on a 208 GTi.
An RCZ being pursued by a Segway PT.
Featuring a Peugeot 508 RXH at the center of a 30ft diameter 360° camera track.
Credits:
Creative Agency: Havas Worldwide, London
Director: Ivan Bird
Creative Director: Mick Mahoney
Art Director: Mike Insley
Copywriter: Harry Stanford
Account Director: Jess Tarpey
Agency Producer: Katy Dell
Director/ Production Co.: Ivan Bird, Rattling Stick
Editor: Jonnie Scarlett @ The Quarry
Post Production: MPC
Sound Design: Parv Thind
Typographer: Jan Sladecko
Director of Photography: Ivan Bird
While everyone is busy throwing their panties, sharpening their fangs and causing a ruckus about New Moon, there’s another monster movie worthy of your affection. Thankfully this one doesn’t focus on the sex appeal of an ethnic temptation werewolf and a broody vampire, but rather a zombie apocalypse.
Ahhh, zombies, though they might be an excellent source or eye-gouging, flesh-tearing horror, Shaun Of The Dead taught us the undead can also be bloody funny (pun intended). But like Paris Hilton and a recording studio, horror and comedy can be toxic mix unless executed properly. Zombieland follows a rag-tag group who are trying to survive in a world overrun by zombies. There’s the central character Columbus, played by Jesse Eisenberg in another amicable turn after Adventureland, Whicta (Emma Stone), Tallahasse (Woody Harrelson) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin). While everyone cast is decent, Harrelson owns this movie as the Twinkie-addicted, bad ass that kills zombies with literally everything from a chainsaw to a banjo. Eisenberg’s wry, Michael Cera-esque comedic timing hits all the right spots and along with Harrelson, they make a highly watchable onscreen duo. There’s also an unforgettable cameo from Bill Murray, of which I can’t go in to too much detail without spoiling, but lets just say he’s awesome.
You’ll be laughing from the opening credits onwards and there’s plenty of gore here to satisfy horror fans and aficionados of the zombie sub genre. Director Ruben Fleischer has mad a slick and stylish film, utilising slow motion for some of the chase and attack scenes with impressive results. When Eisenberg explains the rules for surviving Zombieland (“the first rule of zombieland: cardio. When the zombie outbreak first hit, the first to go, for obvious reasons... were the fatties”) the rule appears in text on screen at some of the most unexpected moments, but rather than annoy it adds to what is a ridiculously hilarious ride. With a hasty running time, Zombieland is some of the most fun I’ve had in a cinema this year and I can’t fault it.
Taking the bus has never been cooler than in this funny Danish TV commercial for Midttrafik. The idea behind the campaign by Danish agency M2Film was to make public transportation more attractive, fun and exciting.
We think they did an excellent job, not only is this coolest bus ever but this could very be the greatest commercial ever created.
English subtitles added for educational and entertainment purposes.
Credits:
Created by the ad agency M2Film
Kudos to the Copyranter for finding this gem.
DPZ Propaganda has thought up fine ideas for the Brazilian competition of advertising. «The good idea is capable to win any» — a slogan of prints of the international competition of a print advertising "the World award of publicity" opens idea of competitions: not important from what you the countries and as long you work in advertising — the main thing, are how much good your Idea.
Print advertising competition «Premio de Propaganda o Globo» is founded in 1996. The committee from nine judges which number includes the most known advertisement makers of Brazil, selects winners in nine categories.
Prints inform on value of good idea and conclusive appeal to any person. The Argentina football fan with good idea (a burning bulb — the international symbol of idea) drinks beer with the Brazilian fans. The Motorcyclist-idea withdraws the girl directly from under a wreath. The nice girl acquaints with the father ugly (but "ideological") the guy.
The Royal Ontario Museum unveiled The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors, presented by the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation with Manulife as Lead Sponsor. The exhibition is on display in the Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall from Saturday, March 8 until Monday, September 1, 2014. Presented in collaboration with Beijing’s Palace Museum, the show brings to Canada for the first time approximately 250 treasures that were part of Chinese imperial life for five centuries in a city strictly off-limits to all but the emperor, his family, and his personal servants. These objects are the relics of a momentous chapter in China’s long and fascinating history.
More than 80 of the exhibition’s objects, including textiles, calligraphy, paintings, and armour, have never before travelled outside the Forbidden City. Complemented by stunning artifacts from the ROM’s own internationally celebrated Chinese collections, these objects tell captivating stories and reveal the fascinating characters that made the Forbidden City the centre of an immense empire for more than 500 years. Due to the significant number of light-sensitive textiles and paintings, there will be an extensive rotation of objects half way through the exhibition’s engagement, presenting a new opportunity to experience the stories and exquisite objects of the Forbidden City.
The ROM has partnered with Beijing’s Palace Museum to create an exhibition that uncovers untold stories about life in the courts of the Chinese emperors. Dr Chen Shen is the exhibition’s lead curator and the ROM’s Vice President, World Cultures and Senior Curator, Bishop White Chair of East Asian Archaeology. He said, “This exhibition allows Canadians to see, for the first time, the finest objects hidden from view in the Forbidden City. We have worked with our Palace Museum colleagues to develop untold stories about life in the courts of the Chinese emperors; ensuring ROM visitors will enjoy many of China’s national treasures, many of which have never left the palace. These objects — both luxurious and everyday — provide the unique opportunity to advance our understanding of the people who lived within the walls of the Forbidden City.”
Robert H. N. Ho, Founder of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation, said “The Foundation is pleased to present The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors in Canada. Advancing the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture is a key mission of our foundation. Robust educational programming in support of the exhibition should encourage wider exploration by the public, especially teachers and students. The Foundation is also proud to once again be working with the ROM, an outstanding institution which together with Beijing’s Palace Museum, has developed this wonderful exhibition, bringing to life the 600-year-old imperial palace and revealing for the first time many of its treasures and secrets. ”
The ROM’s exhibition uncovers the stories of the Forbidden City and China’s last emperors who led their lives deep within the palace’s opulent interior. Through intimate encounters with everyday objects, visitors meet a cast of real characters, including emperors, court officials, concubines, and eunuchs — castrated men who served the imperial families. The ROM’s exploration of life inside the mysterious Forbidden City transports visitors through increasingly restricted areas — the palace’s great halls, grand courtyards, and intricate terraces and roofs, until visitors ultimately gain access to the most private space of all: the emperor’s personal study.
Imperial throne set, The Palace Museum, Gu115711 (throne, footstool only) © The Palace MuseumIn the exhibition’s entrance, visitors gain information about the fascinating locale before progressing into The Outer Court, the official space where the emperor displayed his power only to those invited inside. In this, the exhibition’s largest area, ceremonial bells, suits of armour, weapons and large-scale paintings tell the story of the emperors’ governing and military battles. An exhibition highlight dates to the reign of Emperor Qianlong — a throne, symbolizing his authoritative power. This area also introduces visitors to the first of several characters, including Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong, two of the most accomplished emperors of the Qing dynasty.
The exhibition’s climatic section takes visitors inside the Emperor’s personal spaces that were once forbidden to all but the emperor. As rulers, emperors were bound to strict institutionalized governance. However, their choices were their own in collecting and personal cultivation. This area showcases some of the most exquisite objects in the imperial collection including jades, calligraphies, and ceramics and an exceedingly rare porcelain “chicken” cup, commissioned by Emperor Chenghua for his mother; only two such cups exist today in the Palace Museum. In this section, a British-made musical clock and the character of a Western missionary represent the foreign dignitaries who gained access to the Forbidden City with gifts from their homelands — pieces much admired by Qing dynasty emperors.
The Forbidden City
China’s imperial palace, known to the world as the Forbidden City, was built from 1406 – 1420. It was the center of government and home to China’s last 24 emperors of the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1911) dynasties. Made up of about 980 buildings and 8700 rooms in over 90 architectural complexes, the Forbidden City remains to this day the largest palace complex in history. Once strictly forbidden to all but the emperors, their families, servants, invited guests, and most trusted officials, the palace gates are now open to all.
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City became the Palace Museum in 1925, one year after the last emperor was forced into exile. Located in the heart of Beijing, the magnificent site spans over 720,000 square metres and houses the largest collection of China’s imperial treasures. Designated by China’s State Council as one of that country’s most important protected cultural heritage sites in 1961, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Today, it is considered one of the world’s most important museums. Popularly called The Forbidden City, it houses over 1.8 million art treasures spanning 5,000 years of Chinese history with many from the Qing imperial court. It is one of the world’s most visited museums, welcoming a record 182,000 visitors on October 2, 2012.
Source: The Royal Ontario Museum [March 08, 2014]
Trocathlon is an event organised by Decathlon. At Trocathlon, people can sell their old sports equipment in order to buy brand new sports gear at Decathlon. The star of this ad is so excited about the whole deal he looks to be having some kind of orgasmic experience, this is the second spot created by the new creative agency &Rosàs appropriately entitled "oh my love".
Press plug for the crew at &Rosàs...
The objective was to get the largest number of people possible wanting to renew their equipment. So the idea was to awaken in them the need to use something new, always within a sporting context.
Using brand new gear renews your desire to practice sport.
The greatest sport in the world is the first campaign by for Decathlon.
&Rosàs is the name of the new agency following the departure of Oriol Villar. An agency that maintains the same work team, the same space, the same principles, the same enthusiasm and, above all, the same trust of its long-time clients: Pepsico, Honda, Casa Tarradellas, Dewar’s, Angulas Aguinaga, Damm... as well as our new client: Decathlon.
The raison d’ètre of Decathlon is to make sport easier and more accessible for everyone, and therein is born the inspiration for the new campaign: The greatest sport in the world, a close-up and optimistic approach, where anyone can feel identified and, above all, proud of doing sport in their own way, without the pressure of having to be the best and excel themselves every day.
Because it is not just a case of perseverance, exertion or sacrifice... sport means being happy doing what you like best. And, at a time when increasing number of people are taking part in sport, Decathlon wants to continue to make it easy for anyone to enjoy it, by offering tailor-made material of excellent quality that is accessible for everyone.
The greatest sport in the world aims to stand hand in hand with all sportspeople (some 87% of Spaniards practice some kind of sporting activity). And also with the people who do sport beyond the victories, to disconnect from work and their worries, and who change the rules in order to continue enjoying it in their own way. Because the good thing about sport starts instantly, with the rush of air into your face as you pedal, as you immerse yourself in freezing water without noticing the cold, or as you laugh at your first fall when windsurfing.
Credits:
Creative Ad Agency: &Rosàs, Barcelona Spain
Advertiser/Client: Decathlon
Project: Trocathlon
Title: Oh my love
Creative Director: Tuning
Art director: Dani Zomeño and Clara Quintana
Copywriting: Tuning
Account Direction: Juan Badilla and Edu Rojo
Agency Producer: Iria Martínez
Production: Garage Films
Director: Augusto de Fraga
Producer: Xavi Doncel
DOP: Oscar Faura
Video Postproduction: Fake
Audio Postproduction: BSO
Music: Trafalgar 13
Nina Nesbitt sings a beautiful cover of Fleetwood Mac song "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" in the new John Lewis Home Insurance TV advert, "Things Matter."
Called "Things Matter", the new advert centres around your belongings, the things you have in your home that you perhaps don't appreciate everyday but wouldn't be without, as well as the sentimental items. The common thread through all of them is that everything matters. We want to capture the emotional side of insurance with the family connection to your home and its contents. We believe this fits in perfectly with the John Lewis Insurance brand and is what sits at the heart of all our products. The fundamental reason for any insurance is to make you feel you have the right protection for your home, your pets and even your car.
Using stop-frame animation, we follow the story of the entire contents of a family's house coming to life in ways that reflect their personality and character making their way out of the house, and assemble on the lawn for a family photo. It's a touching, poignant portrait of our family and all the items they own.
We strive to provide excellent product design and customer service and with our new positioning we're aiming to change the landscape of the insurance market with a more emotional story. via:
Credits:
Creative Ad Agency: adam&eve DDB
Executive creative directors: Ben Priest, Ben Tollett, Emer Stamp
Creatives: Simon Lloyd, Christine Turner, Rory Hall, Steph Ellis
Agency producer: Sophie Smith
Director: Dougal Wilson
Production company: Blink
Animation: Clapham Road Studios
Producer: Ewen Brown
Production manager: Josh Smith
Lighting: Camera Man
Editor: Joe Guest
Post production: MPC
VFX Supervisor: Tom Harding
Audio: Anthony Moore at Factory Studios
Music: Finger Music
