iPad To Get Competition From Samsung's Just Unveiled Tablet PC GalaxyBy Juergen Baetz
BERLIN (AP), September 02, 2010 -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.'s popular iPad. The thin tablet device weighs 13.4 ounces (380 grams) and has a 7-inch (18-centimeter) touch screen, making it about three times that of an Apple iPhone, but roughly a third smaller than an iPad.

Oscar-Nominated Director Tran Anh Hung Knocks On "Norwegian Wood" At Venice Film FestivalBy Colleen Barry
VENICE, ITALY (AP), September 02, 2010 -- Vietnamese-French director Tran Anh Hung crossed cultural and linguistic borders to direct his latest film, "Norwegian Wood," based on the cult coming-of-age Japanese novel. Tran told reporters Thursday, the day his film is premiering at the Venice Film Festival in competition for the Golden Lion, that he didn't try to make a Japanese film — and in fact sought a set design that would not be completely familiar to Japanese audiences.

Apple Simplifies Its Television OfferingsUnveils new box for streaming movies, TV
By Jessica Mintz and Jordan Robertson, Technology Writers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP), September 01, 2010 -- Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including a touch-screen Nano model. The new Apple TV announced Wednesday will only let people rent, not buy, content.

Mark Bernath, Eric Quennoy Appointed Exec Creative Directors of W+K AmsterdamAMSTERDAM, September 01, 2010 -- Creative directors Mark Bernath and Eric Quennoy have been promoted to executive creative directors at Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam. The duo will replace Jeff Kling, who resigned from the agency last week. As the creative force behind the recent Nike "Write the Future" campaign for Nike Football, the team of Bernath and Quennoy spearheaded a globally integrated effort that drew worldwide attention...

Bully Pictures Signs Director Michael ShapiroMARINA DEL REY, CALIF., September 01, 2010 -- Director Michael Shapiro has joined Bully Pictures for exclusive U.S. representation. He has already wrapped his first job at Bully, a Home Depot campaign for The Richards Group, Dallas. Shapiro has directed assorted commercials over the years, spanning such brands as Nike, Energizer, Bank of America and AT&T.

Darren Aronofsky Reflects On His Latest Film'Black Swan' opens Venice Film Festival
By Colleen Barry
VENICE, ITALY (AP), September 01, 2010 -- Darren Aronofsky sees his newest film "Black Swan" as the companion piece to "The Wrestler." "Black Swan" made its world premiere as the opening film at the Venice Film Festival's 67th edition on Wednesday, bringing the American director back on the Lido, where "The Wrestler" won the top Golden Lion prize two years ago.

Amazon Agenda Includes Subscription TV, MoviesBy Ryan Nakashima, Business Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 31, 2010 -- Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, as it struggles to stay relevant to consumers flocking to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can-eat subscription plan.

Mid-Level Budgeted Fare Emerging At Venice FestStoried festival focuses on film innovation
By Colleen Barry
VENICE, ITALY (AP), August 31, 2010 -- The Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with its share of big-screen bound blockbuster potential, from Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan," to Sofia Coppola's highly anticipated "Somewhere" and Ben Affleck's sophomore directorial effort, "The Town." But director Marco Mueller says that the economic downturn has forced even big name directors to come up with cheaper means of production, giving rise to innovation and an "in-between" budget category...

Carmichael Lynch To Dismount From HarleyAd agency of 31 years drops Harley-Davidson
By Emily Fredrix, Marketing Writer
NEW YORK (AP), August 31, 2010 -- Harley-Davidson Inc.'s main ad agency for more than three decades has dropped the struggling motorcycle maker in favor of new business. Ad agency Carmichael Lynch, a unit of Interpublic Group, said many factors went into the decision, including the fact that the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker has slashed its marketing spending in recent years amid slumping sales.

Christopher Willoughby Joins hy•brid editSANTA MONICA, CALIF., August 31, 2010 -- Editor Christopher Willoughby has come aboard Santa Monica-based hy•brid edit. The move is fitting in that Willoughby is somewhat of a hybrid innovator, dating back to when he co-founded Two Headed Monster, billed as being one of the industry's first offline editorial/visual effects/graphic design hybrid shops.

Passport Films Signs Director Mat Humphrey For U.S. Representation, Forms Alliance With His Aussie ShopSANTA MONICA, CALIF., August 31, 2010 -- Passport Films has added to its stateside directorial roster while extending its production reach Down Under. On the former score, Passport has secured director Mat Humphrey for U.S. representation. Additionally, Passport has entered into an affiliation with The Guild of Commercial Filmmakers, an Australian production house launched by Humphrey and producer Helene Nicol in 2007.

Box Office Dollars Are Up, Attendance Is Down For The Summer Movie SeasonBy David Germain, Movie Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 30, 2010 -- Hollywood is finishing its summer with record revenue but the lowest actual movie attendance in five years. Domestic receipts from the first weekend in May through the upcoming Labor Day weekend should come in at about $4.35 billion — $100 million more than the record set last year, according to Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood.com.

Split Personality For Emmy AwardsBy David Bauder, Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 30, 2010 -- Emmy had a split personality this year. Television's annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies "Modern Family" and "Glee," while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable--such as "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad"--in drama.

Commercialmaking Industry Makes Mark At Primetime Emmy AwardsAd Biz Honorees Extend Well Beyond Old Spice's "The Man Your Man Can Smell Like"
By Robert Goldrich
LOS ANGELES, August 30, 2010 -- "The Man Your Man Can Smell Like"--which won the primetime commercial Emmy during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Aug. 21--had an unexpected presence at this past Sunday's live telecast of the big-ticket Emmy proceedings, underscoring how the Old Spice Body Wash spot has woven its way into mainstream pop culture.
     Additionally a director repped for commercials saw his Emmy Show video featuring the Modern Family cast and George Clooney make its mark with the audience and critics. Read the full story and see the video. 

Past Meets Present In Emmy Winners' Circle'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' earn top Emmy Awards
By Lynn Elber, Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 30, 2010 -- The darkly intimate 1960s-era drama "Mad Men" and the comedy romp "Modern Family" were the top honorees at Sunday's Emmy Awards as American life past and present proved a winning formula. The best comedy series award was the first for "Modern Family," the freshman sitcom, which also captured an acting award for Eric Stonestreet and a best writing trophy. "Mad Men" earned its third consecutive best drama series trophy.

The Best Work You May Never See: Honda's "Don't Text and Drive" (spec spot) From Magnet FilmworksAugust 27, 2010 -- A man walks along city blocks, nearly bumping into anyone and everyone in his path. That's because his focus is on a cell phone as he text messages away. Finally he walks right into a street lamp post, and falls flat on the sidewalk, raising the question: What if this guy were driving a car?

The Best Work You May Never See: Mentos' "Spider" Directed By Brian Lee HughesAugust 27, 2010 -- A guy and gal are sitting on a couch when all of a sudden the lass starts screaming. Turns out she is reacting to a small spider crawling along the living room carpet. The guy, whose facial expression is one of disbelief over his girlfriend's overreacting, reaches over to pick up the spider. The spider then proceeds to flip him over, sending him careening into the wall.

Top Spot of the Week: Sensis White Pages' "Piano Man" Directed By Brian BillowAugust 27, 2010 -- In this pseudo other worldly atmosphere, a man dressed in white sits at the piano, strokes the ivories and sings an ode to remembering business names but not the details as we briefly see the merchants (a female butcher from Meats of Distinction, an exterminator from a pest control firm) referenced in his lyrics. This over the top yet charmingly tongue-in-cheek spot ultimately pays homage to the White Pages where you can "find names faster."

Majority of Political Advertising Is Negative; Spending On The RisePolitical ads surpass 2006 levels as attacks mount
By Jim Kuhnhenn
WASHINGTON (AP), August 27, 2010 -- Across the country, political ad spending is up and attack ads lead the way. Those who take the high road do so at their peril. As of Thursday, candidates for state and federal office had spent $395 million on ads for the November elections, compared with $286 million at this point in the 2006 midterms. More than half the ads have been negative.

McDonald's Names Its First-Ever Global Brand ChiefOAK BROOK, ILL. (AP), August 26, 2010 -- McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday it named Steve Easterbrook, current CEO of its U.K. division and president of Northern Europe operations, to the newly created role of global chief brand officer. The world's largest burger chain said Easterbrook will oversee marketing, menu innovation, consumer insights and other brand assets. Easterbrook, a 16-year McDonald's veteran, assumes the post Sept. 1.

Use of Celebrities Underscores Substantive Growth In China's Advertising MarketBig in China: Brands import foreign celebs
By Bonnie Cao
BEIJING (AP), August 26, 2010 -- Chinese companies' embrace of foreign spokespeople is especially striking in a country that had almost no advertising industry 20 years ago. But after three decades of breakneck economic growth, accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts that China should pass Japan by 2014 as the second-biggest advertising market after the United States.

Animated Film Director Satoshi Kon Dies At 46By Mari Yamaguchi
TOKYO (AP), August 26, 2010 -- Acclaimed Japanese animated film director Satoshi Kon, known for "Tokyo Godfathers," ''Millennium Actress" and other prize-winning movies, has died of pancreatic cancer. He was 46. Kon died Tuesday, his wife Kyoko said in a statement released on his official website, Kon's Tone.

Assessing The Rental Marketplace For Episodic Television Online And ElsewhereApple's 99-cent TV show idea is no game changer
By Ryan Nakashima, Business Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 26, 2010 -- Apple Inc.'s iTunes store may have revolutionized the music business, but its recent push to let people rent TV shows for 99 cents won't amount to a game changer for how people watch TV. The idea to offer episodes of hit shows for rental a day after their broadcast may be great for people with busy lifestyles, and it could help Apple sell more iPhones and iPads, but only a few of the major media companies support the plan.

Editor Grant Gustafson Joins Cutters As A PartnerCHICAGO, August 26, 2010 -- Cutters, an editorial boutique with shops in Chicago and Santa Monica, has added editor Grant Gustafson to its roster. He joins as a partner in the company. Gustafson comes over from The Whitehouse with recent credits that include an Ad Council/Dollar General Literacy Foundation PSA titled "Barriers" ("The Best Work You May Never See" gallery, SHOOTonline, 8/6), and Budweiser Europe's "Swap" spot for the World Cup....

Director Matt Ogens Joins Tool of North AmericaSANTA MONICA, CALIF., August 26, 2010 -- Director Matt Ogens--who made his first major ad industry mark back in 2005 when he was included in SHOOT's New Directors Showcase as well as Y&R New York's Young Guns emerging directors showcase--has joined the roster of Tool of North America. He comes over from Rabbit.

Honorary Oscars To Be Bestowed Upon Coppola, Godard, Wallach and BrownlowBEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (AP), August 25, 2010 -- Directors Francis Ford Coppola and Jean-Luc Godard, actor Eli Wallach and historian Kevin Brownlow are this year's recipients of the Governor's Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Coppola will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the academy said Wednesday, with Godard, Wallach and Brownlow receiving honorary Oscars. The prizes will be given at a dinner Nov. 13.

Online Ad Market Competition StiffensMicrosoft finally fueling Yahoo's search engine
By Michael Liedtke, Technology Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP), August 25, 2010 -- Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap that creates a more formidable challenger to Google Inc. in the most lucrative part of the online advertising market. Tuesday's shift marks the biggest step yet in a partnership that Microsoft and Yahoo forged 13 months ago...

David Lynch Named AFI Fest's Guest Artistic DirectorHOLLYWOOD, CALIF., August 24, 2010 -- Filmmaker and artist David Lynch will serve as AFI Fest's first-ever guest artistic director. In that capacity, he will program a special sidebar of films that influence and inspire him. These films will be presented during the AFI Fest 2010, which runs from Nov. 4-11 at multiple venues in Hollywood.

Director Christopher Riggert Signs With Biscuit Filmworks For U.S. RepresentationLOS ANGELES, August 24, 2010 -- Biscuit Filmworks has signed director Christopher Riggert for U.S. representation. He had previously been handled stateside by @radical.media, which continues to be home to Riggert in Australia. Riggert brings to Biscuit broad-based experience spanning still photography, graphic design, filmmaking and agency creative/conceptual work.

Web-Based Videos Raise Awareness For "Your GED Campaign" Funded by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad CouncilKatie Wrobel Directs and Edits for ONE at Optimus/Optimus
CHICAGO, August 24, 2010 -- Christopher Sanchez dropped out of high school at the age of 17. Still, he was able to secure employment and worked for some 20 years. Then he lost his job and found getting another one to be a daunting challenge without a high school diploma. Sanchez was ultimately up to the challenge, though, as he enrolled in a study program to attain his high school equivalency diploma or GED...
     Read the story and see the video profile of Sanchez, part of a GED campaign funded By Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council.

SHOOT News Briefs for the Week of August 23, 2010Breaking Tidbits from the World of Filmmaking, Commercialmaking, Television and Entertainment Production Updated Throughout the Week
August 23, 2010 -- Doc On Purported Adams' Negatives Canceled; Sony Working on 3-D TVs That Don't Need Glasses; Allen Says New York Too Expensive to Shoot; Springsteen Heads to Film Fest; Michael Douglas, Ex Clash over 'Wall Street'; Toshiba Developing No-Glasses 3-D TVs; Taylor Lautner Sues Over Set RV; Greg Grunberg: I starred in JJ Abrams' Home Movies; Vaclav Havel Finishes Shooting Film

RPA Hires Jason Sperling As Group CD For HondaSANTA MONICA, CALIF., August 23, 2010 -- Independent ad agency RPA has brought Jason Sperling aboard as a group creative director for the Honda account. Formerly creative director at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Sperling oversaw the iPad, iPhone and Mac groups, and led the Mac vs. PC campaign internationally

Though Her TV Commercial Didn't Win, Betty White Manages To Earn An Emmy AwardOctogenerian wins fifth career Emmy on strength of her "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig
By Lynn Elber, Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP), August 23, 2010 -- The Betty White phenomenon keeps getting bigger. White won an Emmy Award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her turn as "Saturday Night Live" host. The honor came Saturday at the Creative Arts ceremony that is precursor to the main Aug. 29 Emmy show. The trophy is the fifth primetime Emmy received by the 88-year-old White...

Old Spice Body Wash Spot Continues Its 2010 Awards Show Run, Wins Primetime Commercial Emmy Award"The Man Your Man Can Smell Like"--Directed By Tom Kuntz of MJZ--Also Marks The Second Straight Emmy Win For Wieden+Kennedy
By Robert Goldrich
LOS ANGELES, August 22, 2010 -- "The Man Your Man Can Smell Like" has once again come out smelling like a rose on the awards show circuit, the latest honor being the primetime commercial Emmy which was bestowed upon the Old Spice spot during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony this past Saturday evening (8/21) at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.
     Read the story and see the Old Spice commercial.

SHOOT Magazine's Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part VIIPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
August 20, 2010 -- To commemorate its 50th anniversary which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues a special series of features in which noted industry executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, the essential dynamics that have endured, and their visions and aspirations for the future.

ICG Names Honorees For 14th Annual Emerging Cinematographer AwardsLOS ANGELES, July 28, 2010 -- International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) judges have selected the honorees for the 14th annual Emerging Cinematographers Awards (ECA), designed to provide exposure to promising, up-and-coming talent. The honorees' short films will be screened during an ECA ceremony slated for September 26 at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles.

DGA Guidelines For Commercials Raised At SHOOT New Directors Showcase EventNEW YORK, June 18, 2010 -- During her introductory remarks at SHOOT's New Directors Showcase last month in New York City, director Laura Belsey, representing an event sponsor, the Directors Guild of America, held up a wallet-sized card for all to see.

Finding Inspiration At SHOOT Directors Symposium/New Directors ShowcaseBy A SHOOT Staff Report
NEW YORK, June 18, 2010 -- Aspiring talent benefited from inspiring advice, reflections and observations during the course of two events: SHOOT's first ever Directors Symposium during the daytime, and its eighth annual New Directors Showcase evening screening and panel discussion, held last month (May 11) at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre in New York City.

PRELUDE TO 50TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES: Part VI: Then, Now and Looking Ahead--Lubars, Kamen, SonnenfeldPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
June 18, 2010 -- To commemorate its 50th anniversary, which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues its special series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted creatives, executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured.

Eighth Annual SHOOT New Directors Showcase: Taking The Leap Of FaithBy A SHOOT Staff Report
NEW YORK, May 14, 2010 -- The economy has made ad agencies more receptive to directorial newcomers as cost savings often become increasingly necessary within tighter budget constraints. However, taking the leap of faith to award work to an up-and-coming director requires more than just a talented filmmaker. Ideally, said Lora Schulson, executive director of content production at Young & Rubicam, New York, a new director will have the support of an established production house providing the proper crew and resources. She noted that if the agency has worked successfully with the production company before, there's a comfort and trust level that makes the agency more willing to break in a new director.

SHOOT's Directors Symposium And 2010 New Directors Showcase: Reflections, Insights, HighlightsEvents Span A Wide Range From Aspiring Directors To Lauded Director/Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, From The "Good Enough" Revolution To The High-End Tech Wave
By A SHOOT Staff Report
NEW YORK, May 14, 2010 -- There was a coming together of two events this past Tuesday (May 11) at the DGA Theatre in New York City--one very much established, the evening's SHOOT eighth annual New Directors Showcase, and the other being a daytime agenda of sessions during the course of SHOOT's first Directors Symposium. Overall there was a wide span of schools of thought, talent, technology and content represented at the two sister events, with a common thread being opportunities emerging in varied sectors, from the crossroads of advertising/marketing and entertainment, to the integration of digital and traditional forms of communication, to accessible technology, to mentorship and competitions, to straight-up advice for aspiring directors and DPs.

2010 New Directors Showcase: Mini-profilesBy The Editors of SHOOT
May 07, 2010 --

On May 11, SHOOT will debut its 2010 Showcase Reel during the eighth annual New Directors Showcase Event at the DGA Theatre in New York. The evening event, beginning at 6:00pm follows the SHOOT Directors Symposium that will take place from 9:30am-3:30pm.  The reel will be available for viewing on SHOOTonline beginning May 12. Hre's a look at this year's field of talent...

Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part V - Then, Now And Looking Ahead--Granger, Roddy, VandenBoschPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
May 07, 2010 -- To commemorate its 50th anniversary, which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues a special series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted creatives, executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured.

A Higher ProfileSHOOT's 8th New Directors Showcase Lineup Revealed, Shines Light On Emerging Helmers
By Robert Goldrich
NEW YORK, May 07, 2010 -- SHOOT's eighth annual New Directors Showcase--which will be celebrated with an evening screening, panel discussion and reception next week (5/11) at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre in New York--offers a total of 39 helmers filling 32 slots (26 individual directors, five directorial duos, and a three-director collective).

Editing & Postproduction: Challenges, Surprises, Lessons Learned On--And From--The JobEditing, Post, VFX Artisans Reflect On A Varied Range Of Notable Projects
By A SHOOT Staff Report
April 16, 2010 -- The contributions of editors, post and visual effects artisans to the success of projects can be integral and profound. While some of these artistic and technical accomplishments end up being acknowledged on the awards show circuit in one fashion or another, such recognition only scratches the surface.

Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part IV - Dan Wieden, Susan Credle, Noam Murro Reflect On IndustryPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
April 16, 2010 -- To commemorate its 50th anniversary which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues a special series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted industry executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured.

A Tale Of Two Tribeca DirectorsBearden To Make Feature Debut, Oscar Winner Gibney Set With Trio Of Films At Upcoming Fest
By Robert Goldrich
NEW YORK, April 16, 2010 -- While assorted films will be showcased at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, which gets underway on April 21 and runs through May 2, SHOOT provides a taste of the proceedings by tapping into two directors who are on opposite ends of the experience continuum when it comes to long-form fare and for that matter, the Tribeca Festival itself.

Pete CircuittA Gold standard for branded entertainment
By Robert Goldrich
March 22, 2010 -- Consider this a tale of two awards competitions, the first being the 2007 AICP Show which honored the Pete Circuitt-directed and animated Microsoft Zune "Monsters" spot in the Animation category. Fast forward to last month and Circuitt had a hand in another accolade, a One Show Entertainment Awards Gold Pencil for the primetime CBS animated Xmas special Yes, Virginia, which he directed for Macy's and JWT N.Y. 

Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part III - Then, Now, and Looking Ahead--Director POVs ShowcasedPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
March 19, 2010 -- On the occasion of this Spring Directors Series, we sought out three celebrated directors--Joe Pytka, Bryan Buckley and Joe Sedelmaier--for our latest installment of Then, Now & Looking Ahead, a series of features commemorating SHOOT's upcoming 50th anniversary in which industry notables reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured. Here are insightful perspectives from our trio of helmers:

Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part II - Then, Now and Looking Ahead--Silverstein, Dickstein, GeierPerspectives On How the Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
February 12, 2010 -- To commemorate its 50th anniversary which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues a special series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted industry executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured.

Drama 'Winter's Bone,' Documentary 'Restrepo' Earn Top Honors At The Sundance Film FestivalBy David Germain, Movie Writer
PARK CITY, UTAH (AP), January 31, 2010 -- The Ozark Mountains drama "Winter's Bone" and the war-on-terror documentary "Restrepo" won top honors Saturday (1/30) among U.S. movies at the Sundance Film Festival. Debra Granik directed "Winter's Bone" while "Restrepo" was helmed by Sebastian Junger.

JWT: Ready For Holiday Primetime With CBS SpecialBy Robert Goldrich
NEW YORK, December 11, 2009 -- While Mad Men has made its mark in primetime, a modern day ad agency, JWT, is looking to do the same this holiday season--but as a TV special creator/producer. And like Mad Men, the new show has a retro appeal, though of a different variety, hearkening back to the yuletide tradition of the animation special which in the 1960s brought us such perennial favorites as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Frosty The Snowman.

Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part I - Then, Now and Looking Ahead Through The Eyes of LuminariesPerspectives And Context On How The Industry Has Evolved As SHOOT Approaches A Milestone
By Robert Goldrich
December 11, 2009 -- Next December marks SHOOT's 50th year of publication and in this year-end issue we begin a series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted industry executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured.