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'''Nissin Cup Noodles''' is a line of instant ramen-style noodle meals produced by Nissin Foods. Beginning in [[1995]], [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]] produced a series of commercials, to be broadcast in [[Japan]]. The spots starred a family of comedic animatronic cavemen, headed by [[Father (caveman)|Father]]. In each commercial, Father would attempt to rustle up mammoth, sabretooth tiger, or some other item for dinner. He would always fail, and his wiser family generally displayed a preference for Cup Noodles. The campaign received multiple [[Clio Awards]] in the Gold, Silver and Bronze classes.
 
'''Nissin Cup Noodles''' is a line of instant ramen-style noodle meals produced by Nissin Foods. Beginning in [[1995]], [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]] produced a series of commercials, to be broadcast in [[Japan]]. The spots starred a family of comedic animatronic cavemen, headed by [[Father (caveman)|Father]]. In each commercial, Father would attempt to rustle up mammoth, sabretooth tiger, or some other item for dinner. He would always fail, and his wiser family generally displayed a preference for Cup Noodles. The campaign received multiple [[Clio Awards]] in the Gold, Silver and Bronze classes.
   
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==Commercials==
==Individual Spots==
 
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[[Image:Nissincaveman.jpg|frame|Father.]]
 
*'''Father Saw Stars''' (1996, Gold Clio)
 
*'''Father Saw Stars''' (1996, Gold Clio)
   
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*'''Sneak Thief''' (1997, Silver Clio)
 
*'''Sneak Thief''' (1997, Silver Clio)
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==Cast==
 
*'''[[Julianne Buescher]]:''' Mother (face/voice)
 
*'''[[Pons Maar]]:''' Mother (body)
 
*'''[[Bruce Lanoil]]:''' [[Father (caveman)|Father]] (face/voice)
 
*'''[[Jack Tate]]:''' Father (body)
 
*'''[[Terri Hardin]]:''' Son (face/voice)
   
 
==Credits==
 
==Credits==
 
*'''[[Julianne Buescher]]:''' Mama Caveman (face/voice)
 
*'''[[Pons Maar]]:''' Mama Caveman (body)
 
*'''[[Bruce Lanoil]]:''' Papa Caveman (face/voice)
 
*'''[[Jack Tate]]:''' Papa Caveman (body)
 
*'''[[Terri Hardin]]:''' Boy Caveman (face/voice)
 
 
 
*'''Production Company:''' [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]], Los Angeles
 
*'''Production Company:''' [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]], Los Angeles
 
*'''Creature Shop Director:''' [[David Garfath]]
 
*'''Creature Shop Director:''' [[David Garfath]]
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[[Category:International Commercials]]
 
[[Category:International Commercials]]
 
[[Category:Prehistoric]]
 
[[Category:Prehistoric]]
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[[Category:Creature Shop Commercials]]

Revision as of 18:44, 8 June 2011

Nissincupnoodles

Nissin Cup Noodles is a line of instant ramen-style noodle meals produced by Nissin Foods. Beginning in 1995, Jim Henson's Creature Shop produced a series of commercials, to be broadcast in Japan. The spots starred a family of comedic animatronic cavemen, headed by Father. In each commercial, Father would attempt to rustle up mammoth, sabretooth tiger, or some other item for dinner. He would always fail, and his wiser family generally displayed a preference for Cup Noodles. The campaign received multiple Clio Awards in the Gold, Silver and Bronze classes.

Commercials

Nissincaveman

Father.

  • Father Saw Stars (1996, Gold Clio)
  • Father Saw Stars Once (1996, Gold Clio)
  • Father Saw Stars Again (1996, Gold Clio)
  • Father Tries to Throw a Rock (1996, Gold Clio)
  • Father Returns (1996)
  • Fishing (1997, Bronze Clio, Gold Clio for campaign)
  • Sneak Thief (1997, Silver Clio)

Cast

Credits

  • Production Company: Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Los Angeles
  • Creature Shop Director: David Garfath
  • Commercials Director: Shinya Nakajima
  • Art Director: Takuya Onuki
  • Cinematographer: Satoshi Sono
  • Client Supervisor: Hideki Hattori
  • Copywriters: Masahiko Ishii, Tomomi Maeda, Kouji Ando
  • Creative Director: Susumu Miyazaki
  • Editing Company: Omunibus Japan, Tokyo
  • Editor: Jin Sato
  • Producers: Seiichiro Horii, Kazuyuki Machida
  • Designer: Kazuhiro Suda