Coronado’s Mark Blumenthal did the voiceovers for both videos above.
These comedic, web-based spots were ?lmed to promote the fantasy football site NFPost.com, where partial game proceeds bene?t the Brees Dream Foundation, advancing research in the ?ght against cancer and providing care, education and opportunities for children in need. Most notable in both spots are Brees’ direct predictions to a ?rst Super Bowl for the Saints. As sushi chef, he offers a tasty new dish – the “Saints Going To The Super Bowl” Roll. He states, “Sounds kind of interesting at ?rst, but once you taste it, you’ll be a believer.” Brees now has many believers. In the dentist commercial, he makes a follow-up appointment with his patient – “Come back in February, after the Super Bowl.” Veteran improv actors Chris Lusti and Ron Christopher Jones are also featured, both San Diego natives with long stage and screen portfolios. “I don’t think Drew will be preparing ?sh or ?xing teeth any time soon, but he de?nitely has acting skills,” says David Romero, producer at Eddie Grace CMG, the Southern California agency specializing in creative media for TV and web, who produced the spots. “Most of what we did that day was improv, which takes comedic timing and experience. Especially the sushi chef scene…we used a single take, no cuts, no edits…and he nailed it. He’s a natural. I’d say he’s ready for SNL.” Also of note, Brees’ character offers his picks for players of the year, which not only included Saints teammates Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey, but ex-teammate LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers. Filmed at actual businesses in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego County, the “Saints Going To The Super Bowl” Roll is sure to be a hit at Watami Sushi, where the sushi skit was ?lmed, and possibly restaurants nationwide. Collaborating on the motion graphics elements was Passage Productions, a national leader in 3D video technology and production. Eddie Grace Creative Media Group 108 Orange Avenue Coronado CA 92118 619-564-9488 www.eddiegrace.com *TV Broadcast: HD versions of both videos available upon request at Eddie Grace CMG. Production Agency: Eddie Grace Creative Media Group David Romero, Producer [email protected] 108 Orange Avenue Coronado CA 92118 619-564-9488 www.eddiegrace.com National Football Post Jack Bechta, Co-Founder & NFL agent jack@n?advisor.com www.nationalfootballpost.com The Brees Dream Foundation [email protected] www.drewbrees.com Featured Talent: Drew Brees, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints Chris Lusti, actor Ron Christopher Jones, actor Mark Blumenthal, voice talent San Diego Shoot Locations: Fitness Quest 10 10006 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego CA 92131 858-271-1171 www.?tnessquest10.com Dentist Of?ce Stephen Tuttle DDS 9982 Scripps Ranch Boulevard San Diego CA 92131 858-566-8510 Watami Sushi 9978 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego CA 92131 858-695-8088 www.watamisushi.com Motion Graphics: Passage Productions 7125 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 1 San Diego CA 92115 619-667-0007 www.passageproductions.com
