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Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” 2015

Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” (2015) is a Little Caesars commercial directed by Harold Einstein for Barton F. Graf, produced by Dummy. It won 2 awards, including One Show 2015 Bronze Pencil — Film and ANDY Awards 2014 Silver — Retail Food (Television).

This ad for Little Caesars highlights the convenience and affordability of their Hot-N-Ready pepperoni pizza through vibrant animation and appetizing food shots.

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Shot by shot

  1. A whole pepperoni pizza with melted cheese is shown on an orange background, with the camera zooming in on the crust.© Little Caesars0:01
  2. The Little Caesars mascot, a cartoon Roman, walks across an orange background, then eats a slice of pizza, and finally, the words "Hot-N-Ready" appear.© Little Caesars0:04
  3. A close-up shot of a pepperoni pizza with melted cheese on an orange background, with the text "Hot-N-Ready" overlaid.© Little Caesars0:09
  4. A close-up shot of a large pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and crispy pepperoni slices, set against a vibrant orange background with text overlay.© Little Caesars0:13
  5. A slice of pepperoni pizza is pulled from a whole pizza, creating long, stretchy cheese strings against an orange background.© Little Caesars0:16
  6. A freshly baked pepperoni pizza, sliced into wedges, is shown in a close-up shot, still inside its cardboard box.© Little Caesars0:18
  7. A hand reaches into frame to pull a slice of pepperoni pizza, creating a long cheese pull, against an orange background.© Little Caesars0:20
  8. White text on an orange background lists three locations for Little Caesars, with the text animating onto the screen.© Little Caesars0:24

Stills © Little Caesars. Made by Barton F. Graf, Dummy and Harold Einstein.

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The idea

Fast-paced, catchy jingle and visuals emphasize speed, convenience, and deliciousness.

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The cut

Length
30 s
Shots
10
Average shot
3.0 s
Format
mixed

What creatives use Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” for

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    A whole pepperoni pizza with melted cheese is shown on an orange background, with the camera zooming in on the crust.© Little CaesarsThe Little Caesars mascot, a cartoon Roman, walks across an orange background, then eats a slice of pizza, and finally, the words "Hot-N-Ready" appear.© Little CaesarsA close-up shot of a pepperoni pizza with melted cheese on an orange background, with the text "Hot-N-Ready" overlaid.© Little CaesarsA close-up shot of a large pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and crispy pepperoni slices, set against a vibrant orange background with text overlay.© Little Caesars
    Frames from Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready”

  2. 02Shot list example: how it was cut

    You need the structure of a great spot, shot by shot, for your storyboard.

    Every shot of Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A whole pepperoni pizza with melted cheese is shown on an orange background, with the camera zooming in on the crust.© Little CaesarsThe Little Caesars mascot, a cartoon Roman, walks across an orange background, then eats a slice of pizza, and finally, the words "Hot-N-Ready" appear.© Little CaesarsA close-up shot of a pepperoni pizza with melted cheese on an orange background, with the text "Hot-N-Ready" overlaid.© Little CaesarsA close-up shot of a large pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and crispy pepperoni slices, set against a vibrant orange background with text overlay.© Little CaesarsA slice of pepperoni pizza is pulled from a whole pizza, creating long, stretchy cheese strings against an orange background.© Little CaesarsA freshly baked pepperoni pizza, sliced into wedges, is shown in a close-up shot, still inside its cardboard box.© Little Caesars
    Length: 30 s · Shots: 10 · Average shot: 3.0 s · Format: mixed

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a animated mascot

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    Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” is built on a animated mascot. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Ferrero “Kinder Pinguì Sacher”© FerreroZarbee's “Kid Scientists”© Zarbee'sMcDonald’s Australia “Ask Yourself”© McDonald’s AustraliaCo-op “Coop - EM Special”© Co-op
    Ferrero · Zarbee's · McDonald’s Australia · Co-op

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Questions

Who directed the Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” commercial?

Harold Einstein directed it, produced by Dummy, for the agency Barton F. Graf.

Which agency made Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready”?

Barton F. Graf created it for Little Caesars (2015).

What awards did Little Caesars “Hot-N-Ready” win?

2 awards, including One Show 2015 Bronze Pencil — Film and ANDY Awards 2014 Silver — Retail Food (Television).

Sources for the credits and awards

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