Harold Einstein of Station Film directed this spot which shows a man so obsessed with watching live sports on his mobile device that when he steps outside to pick up the delivered newspaper off his front lawn, he’s oblivious to the fact that a cougar has walked through the front door into his house.
Next we see the guy–wounded but still watching sports–being carried out on a stretcher into an ambulance. Unfortunately the paramedics too are watching live sports on their smartphones and don’t notice when their patient rolls away.
Turns out even the athletes being watched on mobile screens are also watching their own game via smartphone.
The premise of the campaign–which also includes the spots “Sports Dog” and “Mattress”–is simple: “When you have the most live sports, all you want to do is watch live sports.”
The campaign highlights XFINITY’s offering of faster Internet, 24-hour sports coverage and multiple-device compatibility. Agency is Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More