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Little Black Book: Björn Rühmann directs “Opinionators” for Apple, a cinematic, humorous take on the constant flood of health advice and competing opinions. With wry control and precise absurdity, the film positions Apple Watch as a grounding presence, helping users cut through the chatter and return to their own wellbeing.

Ad Age: Mark Molloy brings “Best Friends” to life for Publix and Fig, building a puppet world steeped in tactile detail and character. The film pairs handcrafted charm with Molloy’s emotional precision, turning a playful neighborhood story into something that feels both imaginative and deeply human.

Ad Age: ChatGPT’s debut brand campaign “Everyday Possibilities,” directed by Miles Jay and created with Isle of Any, was recognized by Ad Age as Campaign of the Year. Across a series of cinematic 35mm films, Jay brings everyday ChatGPT prompts to life through quiet, human vignettes.

The stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted will debut at The Public Theater in May 2026. Based on Susanna Kaysen’s 1993 memoir, which was later adapted into the 1999 film, the production brings the story to the stage for the first time, capturing the emotional complexity of life inside a psychiatric hospital and the unexpected connections formed within it.

MUSE Magazine: Francisco Cantón reflects on his photobook Axolotl, a seven-year visual diary shaped by movement, identity, and the space between stillness and transformation. In conversation with Benedetta de Martino for Muse Magazine, he explores how his practice moves between cinema and photography, using sequencing and juxtaposition to create images that feel both intimate and otherworldly.

Teeth Magazine: rubberband. reflects on their trilogy of music videos for Fred again..’s USB singles: “HARDSTYLE 2,” “scared,” and “Lights Burn Dimmer.” Expanding fleeting moments into extended cinematic sequences, the films follow a single night unfolding through heightened detail and emotional nuance. In conversation with Teeth, the directing duo reflect on how each film required a distinct technical approach while remaining connected through a shared emotional progression.

shots: Tom Speers brings “The Gastronaut” to life for Waitrose with a sweeping, space-set spectacle grounded in human truth. Blending sci-fi melodrama with restrained, character-driven humor, Speers anchors the film in performance, crafting a visually bold yet intimately observed portrait of isolation and longing. Through meticulous practical set builds, careful casting, and cinematic scale, the piece shows how genre storytelling can deepen feeling without losing its sense of fun.

USA Today: Henry-Alex Rubin’s American Icons for Budweiser has topped the USA Today Ad Meter following Super Bowl LX. It marks Budweiser’s tenth Ad Meter victory and Rubin’s third consecutive Super Bowl commercial for the brand.

Deadline: Buena Vista Social Club continues its award-winning run with a 2026 Grammy Award win for Best Musical Theater Album. The honor celebrates the show’s electrifying music and musicianship, spotlighting the extraordinary artists behind its sound and further cementing its place among Broadway’s most celebrated productions.