'Rush Hour' Director Launches Brand Consultancy, Uses Idol Finalists as Guinea Pigs
Brett Ratner, the director who gave us X-Men: The Last Stand and the Rush Hour trilogy, has launched Brett Ratner Brands.
Less an agency than a "consultancy," Ratner aspires to marry brand messages to pop culture.
His first such effort was for Guitar Hero. During the American Idol finale this week, two ads appeared -- one with Idol finalist David Cook in briefs, lip-synching to Old Time Rock 'N Roll, the other with David Archuleta in boxers, following suit, Risky Business-style.
Ratner said he wants to make ads "everybody wants to be in." His models include "Got Milk," HP's "Hands" and iTunes' "Celebrity Playlist."
by Angela Natividad
May-23-08
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Topic: Agencies, Brands, Campaigns, Commercials, Television, Trends and Culture
Topic: Agencies, Brands, Campaigns, Commercials, Television, Trends and Culture
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Angela
What the fuck is that around his neck?
Cheers/George
Why, it's sex appeal. I love a man with swishy sashes.