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New Gillette Champions commercial features rarely seen footage of the blossoming talents of Roger, Tiger Woods and Thierry Henry.

Gillette has announced the second global advertisement starring the three Gillette Champions, world #1 golfer, Tiger Woods; world #1 tennis player, Roger Federer, and all-time leading French goal scorer, footballer Thierry Henry.

The spot, titled “Home Movies” will run throughout the holiday season starting on 19 November in certain markets.  This marks the second advertisement in which the three Champions have appeared since being introduced as Gillette Champions in February 2007.  The voiceover narration for the commercial was recorded by Tiger Woods.

“The creative concept behind the spot draws a parallel between the sports equipment given to the young Champions, and the Gillette Fusion, both of which enable their recipient to be at their best,” said Steve Fund, Global Marketing Director, Gillette Male Premium Systems. “Searching for and giving that perfect gift is something that everyone can relate to at this time of year. While you may not have the next Tiger Woods in your family, being the best a man can get in every facet of life is something that everyone can strive for.”

Filmed on location in Orlando, Florida and Paris, in October 2007, the fifteen-second commercial will break in France, Portugal, Belgium and Holland on 19 November and roll out in other countries including the United States, Spain, Canada, and Latin American markets in the following weeks.

The commercial begins with the opening of presents, and then shows Tiger Woods at age three, Roger Federer at age eleven, and Thierry Henry at age eleven playing their sports.  Tiger’s voiceover narration, describes how some gifts can bring out the best in a person. The video then dissolves into an image of the Gillette Fusion razor and ultimately the three Champions holding the razor.