intro + IST query

[Maxim]

Name: Maxim Makatchev
Occupation: research programmer (intelligent tutoring systems)
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, USA
Japan-related interests: influence of communication medium on the language.

Hi,

It's my first time writing here after a few years of enjoyable reading
of the list. I was wondering if anyone has any reflections and/or
production details to share about IST series of Toyota commercials
<http://www.ist-ist.com> featuring five celebrity actors.

Cheers,
Maxim