Natalie Rae of Sanctuary directed this spot for Zillow in which a Dad struggles to find a home that excites his young son. But a certain feature proves to be a winner, helping the lad to connect with someone special.
Titled “Stars,” this spot is part of Zillow’s “Finding Home” campaign conceived by Deutsch.
CreditsClient Zillow Agency Deutsch Pete Favat, chief creative officer, North America; Karen Costello, Bob Cianfrone, executive creative directors; Janet Higdon, Yelan Tong, Lesley Coleman, creative directors; Jamie Kiersted, sr. art director; Vic Palumbo, director of integrated production; Dan Kaplan, executive integrated producer; Lauren May, sr. integrated producer. Production Sanctuary Natalie Rae, director; Preston Lee, owner/exec producer; Adam Litt, head of production; Alexandra Lisee, line producer. Editorial Cut+Run Steve Gandolfi, editor; Luc Giddens, assistant editor; Michelle Eskin, managing partner; Amburr Farls, exec producer; Annabelle Dunbar-Whittaker, producer. Audio Post Eleven Sound Jeff Payne, mixer; Jordan Meltzer, assistant mixer; Melissa Elston, exec producer; Maddee Bonniot, producer
Top Spot of the Week: Director Jake Scott, Paramount Brand Studios “Make Your Gameday Epic” In “Gladiator II”-Inspired Pepsi Spot
Nearly 20 years after Pepsi’s “Roman Empire” made its mark on pop culture, the brand is returning to the arena with a colossal Gladiator-themed campaign titled, “Make Your Gameday Epic™.” Celebrating the start of the 2024 NFL season and the highly anticipated release of Paramount Pictures’ Gladiator II in theaters on Nov. 22, this short film--directed by Jake Scott via RSA Films for Paramount Brand Studio features Megan Thee Stallion, as Empress Megan, leading a legion of NFL superstars turned Gridiron Gladiators, including Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson and Travis Kelce, locked in an epic battle with ice-cold Pepsi at the heart of the action. A brand-new gameday anthem from three-time, Grammy award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion soundtracks the campaign. The unmistakable “boom, boom, clap” from Queen’s epic track “We Will Rock You” is featured on a fresh sample with cutting new lyrics from Megan. The new track became available on all major music streaming platforms, and ahead of Megan hosting the 2024 MTV VMAs last night (9.11), where the track and music-video inspired spot were heard and seen throughout the show. “I’m honored to follow in the footsteps of the legends who appeared in this Gladiator campaign 20 years ago and proud to have carved my own new legacy,” said Megan Thee Stallion. “Pepsi really brought the worlds of music, sports and entertainment together in a powerful way to set off the new NFL season.” The spot opens with Lamorne Morris and Jake Lacy peering into a can of Pepsi Zero Sugar as it transforms into a colosseum. Empress Megan calls the shots, and the royal roster of NFL players are at her command as they all vie for her favor and a sip of an ice-cold Pepsi... Read More