Subaru has created a zoetrope style animation by illustrating the entire commercial frame by frame on the side wall of a test track, and then driving a camera attached to a WRX one foot away from the wall. Check it out below, and also check out the “making of” video after the break.
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Nissan has successfully merged high-action 3D animation with marketing, creating an exciting series of commercials for their Juke vehicle. In this video, the second in the series, the Juke makes its way through treacherous terrain and weather, arriving at a massive fire pit. Click here to check out the first commercial. The third and final commercial will premiere in November.
Know of any other commercials that use animation (2D, 3D, New Media, etc) successfully? Let us know: theanimationblog at gmail.com
Fox today announced a six episode order for an animated version of the cult classic film Napoleon Dynamite. Fans of the film will be glad to know the entire original cast has signed on as voice talent. The series will follow Napoleon’s misadventures as an awkward high school student alongside his friends in rural Idaho. Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, and former Simpsons showrunner Mike Scully will write and executive produce.
Don’t know who Banksy is? He is an artist.
Nissan has successfully merged high-action 3D animation with marketing, creating an exciting commercial for their Juke vehicle. Gone is the boring spot in which a car drives through a mountain side as a voice-over uses carefully chosen keywords. Instead, the Juke battles it out against a 500-ton steel monster with tank treads for feet. Click here to check out the second commercial in the series.
Know of any other commercials that use animation (2D, 3D, New Media, etc) successfully? Let us know: theanimationblog at gmail.com
Back in February I posted a video to a children’s television series named Trunk Train, which had not gone into development at the time. I’m happy to report that the show is now in production. I’d like to congratulate Zé Brandão, Creative Director of Copa Studio, and everyone else involved. With any luck, the show will get picked up for distribution in the United States.
Graphic designer Juan Pablo Bravo has created this awesome infographic showing 600 Hanna-Barbera characters and their estimated sizes.
To celebrate the recent June 7th premiere of the new animated series, Neighbors from Hell, we have partnered with TBS to provide our readers with the opportunity to win a Neighbors From Hell branded Webber Grill and a Devil Oven Mitt (both pictured after the break).
The giveaway is open to U.S. readers only. All you have to do is email theanimationblog at gmail.com with the subject “Neighbors from Hell on TBS” and you’ll be automatically entered. A random winner will be chosen Friday, July 2nd and the prize will be shipped directly from the Neighbors from Hell team at TBS. Good luck!
Check out the following video, with more after the break.
See five seasons of Futurama in seven minutes, narrated by Zapp Brannigan himself. New Futurama episodes premiere Thursday at 10pm on Comedy Central.
Futurama returns Thursday, June 24, 2010 on Comedy Central.
Comedy Central today announced that all-new episodes of Futurama will begin airing Thursday, June 24 at 10 p.m. To celebrate the announcement, Comedy Central released the following still from an upcoming episode:
South Park’s 200th episode airs Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Variety reports that Lucasfilm Animation is developing a new animated Star Wars TV comedy series. Yes, you read correctly… a Star Wars comedy series. But really, are you surprised? If there is one thing George Lucas loves, it’s milking the Star Wars franchise for every golden drop.
Jennifer Hill, winner of a Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award, whose credits include Nickelodeon’s The Backyardigans, will produce the show, while Todd Grimes, who’s credits include Nickelodeon’s Back at the Barnyard will direct.
Writers will include Brendan Hay, who has written for the show Republicans love to hate, The Daily Show. Also, Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of Robot Chicken, will have creative involvement in the series.
No start date or network have been announced.
