Commercial Demo
Synopsis
Ray Harryhausen's attempt to show the potential of three dimensional animation in television commercials after World War II, as seenin this Commercial Demo from 1946. Featuring dancing packets of Lucky Strike cigarettes in stop-motion, this was not actually used by the company as a television advertisement. It was created solely to demonstrate the animator's skills.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Harryhausen
- Original Title
- Commercial Demo
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Harryhausen
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Harryhausen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Commercial Demo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Demo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Commercial Demo about?
Ray Harryhausen's attempt to show the potential of three dimensional animation in television commercials after World War II, as seenin this Commercial Demo from 1946. Featuring dancing packets of Lucky Strike cigarettes in stop-motion, this was not actually used by the company as a television advertisement. It was created solely to demonstrate the animator's skills.
Who directed Commercial Demo?
Commercial Demo was directed by Ray Harryhausen.
Who stars in Commercial Demo?
The principal cast of Commercial Demo includes Not specified.
When was Commercial Demo released and how long is it?
Commercial Demo was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Commercial Demo?
Commercial Demo holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).