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Dante’s Inferno Superbowl Commercial
Mar 11th
This aired during the Super Bowl 2010. Very cool spot and it’s hot that EA is putting so much promotion into a stellar game with a great story. Hoo Rah!
EA and Random House Want You to Read a Book
Jan 26th
So you’re already buying Dante’s Inferno for your platform of choice when it drops in February, as well as the animated epic DVD…so how else can EA get you to part with your hard-earned cash in the name of their hot new IP? Why, through books of course!
Re-releasing Inferno (the first part of Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy) under Random House’s Del Rey label, the book will introduce gamers to the writings of the Italian scholar. It will also confuse gamers when they wonder why the hell Dante’s talking to everyone and not just hacking them apart with his bone scythe. As an added bonus, the book boasts a 16-page full-color insert detailing the creative process of translating a centuries-old poem into a modern blockbuster gaming title.
Gaming – News – EA to publish ‘Dante’s Inferno’ poem – Digital Spy
Jan 26th
A has partnered with Del Rey Books to publish a paperback edition of classic poem Inferno, part one of The Divine Comedy, which inspired upcoming game Dante’s Inferno.
Del Ray Books, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, will distribute the updated edition nationwide on January 19, ahead of blockbuster game’s release.
The book features an introduction by Dante’s Inferno executive producer Jonathan Knight, along with a 16-page full-color art insert showcasing how characters from the poem were transferred to the game.
via Gaming – News – EA to publish ‘Dante’s Inferno’ poem – Digital Spy.
Hoover – Wedding
Jun 3rd
National Commercial
Network & Cable & Internet
Wow, now this was cool. 250 extras. A chapel and tuxedo parade. The dress took nearly an hour to put on and then as if that wasn’t bad enough, they made me take it off so the bride could wear it for the spot.
Intel – Touch of Genius
Jun 3rd
National Commercial
30 Second & 2 Minute Spots
Airing Nationally
Still Airing on KCET & Cable
A fun spot shot during the famed writer’s strike. We all improvised the lines during the auditions and then they basically had us say the same thing during the shoot. Knocked it out in 2 hours and they are still airing it today. Love that.
Circuit City
Jun 3rd
National Commercial
Ha! Circuit City. I booked this two months before they went bankrupt. I mean, they were making so many cut backs my pants were three inches too short for the shoot. Thank God they still paid.
Saving Sara Cain
Jun 3rd
SAVING SARA CAIN
Fox Faith Release
Directed by Michael Landon Jr.. With Abigail Mason, Lisa Pepper, Elliott Gould
Wikipedia Article
Lifetime Page
Tom plays Bryan Ford
On a fun note, here’s a music video that came out for the film…
and the movie trailer…
Netflix – Commercial
Jun 3rd
A 30 campaign that aired from 2006-2008
This was a blast to work on. My first major commercial and I get landed with an accent and a huge amount of dialogue for 30 seconds. But it couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Crew were so cool, the director was hilarious and the sideburns, well the sideburns speak for themselves.
