Under Armour Debuts New Women's Advertising Campaign and Social Media Platform Brand's Signature "Protect This House. I Will." Campaign Features Multiple World-Class Athletes BALTIMORE, MD, September 01, 2010 -- Under Armour, the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel, footwear, and accessories, unveiled today the new women's "Protect This House. I Will." campaign. Under Armour will create a multi-channel campaign and a new Facebook page - the first of its kind for the company - that will focus on delivering in-depth content to reach a broad base of female consumers. The online campaign, will feature a variety of Under Armour's top female athletes, including downhill skier and Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, soccer phenom Lauren Cheney, and decorated track and field star Monica Hargrove. The new all-women's and co-gender ads were co-created and co-produced by the in-house Under Armour creative team and emerging creative think tank WMIG and directed by Emmy Award-winning creative production company Shilo. HELLO!'s Michael Patrick Jann Bares All For Foot Locker Slyly scandalous new :30, "Art Class," taunts teens for Foot Locker out of Sapient Nitro, NY LOS ANGELES, August 27, 2010 -- Director Michael Patrick Jann of Los Angeles-based HELLO! taunts teenage hormones in a slyly scandalous new :30, "Art Class," for Foot Locker out of Sapient Nitro, NY. 22squared, Nathan Love Introduce Two New Baskin-Robbins Animated Characters Barry Baaa, Olive Ostrich Highlight Baskin-Robbins Fun, Flavor NEW YORK, August 30, 2010 -- World-class animation studio Nathan Love continues its successful collaboration with advertising agency 22squared, bringing two new animated broadcast spots to life for Baskin-Robbins' nationwide summer advertising campaign. In Standard Time Agency Campaign, CVS/pharmacy Brings the Clinic to Your Drugstore Standard Time's CVS "Flu Shot" campaign is aimed squarely at women on the go SANTA MONICA, CALIF, August 27, 2010 -- CVS tapped Standard Time for an integrated campaign that includes broadcast spots, interactive banner ads and shopper marketing. For basic care, drug stores are now competing with doctor's offices. Calabash Animation Goes 'Bananas' With New Trix Cereal Ad Imaginative New Spot Features Complex Cell and 3D Animation CHICAGO, August 26, 2010 -- All of Calabash Animation's creative skills are on full display in the new surreal and highly-imaginative new spot for General Mills' Trix cereal "Banana Boat," created by agency Saatchi & Saatchi, New York. Much like how Trix cereal blends colors and flavors, Calabash blended an array of animation techniques, everything from cell to 3D to stop motion, into one eye-popping spot unlike anything on TV. 615 Music Acquires Kingsize Music Library NASHVILLE, September 01, 2010 -- 615 Music, one of the world's leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for "Outstanding Original Song" for NBC's "Today Show," has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. Randy Wachtler, CEO/Founder, 615 Music, made the announcement. Find Your Lorien Legacy in "The Legacy Test" for "I Am Number Four" from Ralph for Penguin Books LONDON, August 26, 2010 -- The principals of award-winning digital creative agency Ralph are very proud to announce the launch of their latest project, an online test for the sensational new Penguin thriller "I Am Number Four." With the book in stores now and the movie set to arrive in cinemas worldwide in early 2011, fans are now being invited to visit iamnumberfour.co.uk to find their own Lorien Legacy by playing "The Legacy Test," created by the innovative team from Ralph in London, in close cooperation with the Digital Marketing team from Penguin. Fast Cuts First to Acquire Autodesk Lustre in Dallas Major Upgrade for the Post House and Their Clients DALLAS, TX, September 01, 2010 -- Fast Cuts, the premier creative and post house in the Southwest has recently completed a series of substantial technical upgrades and additions to handle an increasing number of film, file based workflows and HD projects. All Avid suites have been upgraded to the newest Nitris systems running the amazing version 5 software. Fast Cuts has also opened their second Autodesk Smoke suite and is the first, and only shop, in Dallas to offer the Autodesk Lustre color correction system. AmericaFree.TV Announces Second Annual Virtual Film Festival Online Movie Site has become "the indies best friend" WASHINGTON, DC, August 26, 2010 -- AmericaFree.TV today announced its second online independent virtual movie festival with a call for submissions from filmmakers of all genres. The festival, one of the first "all virtual" film fests, will honor films with awards, exposure to the AmericaFree.TV's global viewing audience, and a $2,000 grand prize. "3D For Independent Cinema" Course To Be Held In Northern California Hosted by Silverado and Insight Media FOLSOM, CA, August 30, 2010 -- Silverado and Insight Media to host 3D training for indie producers. Topics to include production, post production, and gear selection. Topics to be covered include: Stereovision and Human Factors (with 3D demos), 3D Content Creation, 3D Encoding, Distribution and Home Electronics, Direct View Stereoscopic Displays, and more. Details... The 5th Annual Digital Media Advertising Creative Showcase Awards Announces Call For Entries Submission Deadline 9 pm EST September 1, 2010 LOS ANGELES, August 31, 2010 -- The Digital Media Advertising Creative Showcase (DMACS ) is accepting submissions for DMACS 2010 Awards. DMACS recognizes the best digital marketing campaigns for entertainment properties. Submission deadline is 9PM PST, September 1. Finalists will be announced October 4. Nominated campaigns will be posted on DMACSAwards.com. Winners will be announced live at the awards ceremony October 14th at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. The event is presented by Susan Lambert, produced by 134 West and sponsored by DoubleClick. Kerner Group CEO Eric Edmeades To Discuss 3D Production And Demo New Kerner 3D Cameras At Major Events in Korea Edmeades Will Appear at DICON 2010 and BCWW 2010 Industry Trade Shows in Seoul SAN RAFAEL, CA, August 26, 2010 -- Eric Edmeades, CEO of The Kerner Group, a Lucasfilm spin-off, and today a group of innovative companies and divisions that offer award-winning creative services to the major motion picture studios, independent filmmakers, television studios and production companies, will speak at the DICON 2010 Event and will also appear at the upcoming BCWW 2010 Event, both to be held in Seoul, Korea. He will also present to attendees the company's new Kernercam 3D Capture System during both of these events. SCRATCH 3D Workflow Helps "Les Krostons" Become Masters of the Universe Efficient 3D Stereo Image Manipulation SOHO, LONDON UK, August 30, 2010 -- "Les Krostons" want to take over the world and their impish intentions were recently revealed in a five-minute VFX-laden 3D stereo teaser, directed by Frederick Du Chau through Le Studio d'Imagination, and screened at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Duran Duboi in Paris harnessed the powers of ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH® Digital Finishing Solution in a streamlined file-based 3D stereo workflow, from set to post production, to DCP deliverables. Peter Steinzeig Joins Public Art Industry Veteran Peter Steinzeig (formerly of Backyard) takes on Executive Producer role at Public Art SANTA MONICA, CA, August 30, 2010 -- Peter Steinzeig has joined Public Art (Pixomondo's commercial division) as an Executive Producer, working alongside EP John Denis and ECD Jonathan Keeton. Bringing more than 15 years of commercial production experience to the digital production studio, Mr. Steinzeig most recently was HOP / EP at Backyard Productions. BIRD Names Brian Yetwin as Account Executive HOOLYWOOD, August 27, 2010 -- Currently marking its 20th anniversary, BIRD, a full-service, strategic branding agency based in Hollywood, has named Brian Yetwin, Account Executive. The announcement was made today by BIRD co-founders Tabitha De La Torre, President, and Peter King Robbins, Chief Creative Officer. Stars Align For Advertising Week VII Leadership, Gaming, Interactive TV, Mobile, Social Media, Sports, Music And 3D Take Center Stage In New York City September 27 – October 1 NEW YORK, September 01, 2010 -- Advertising Week, North America's largest annual gathering of advertising and media industry leaders, returns to New York, September 27 - October 1 with its annual program of illuminating thought leadership seminars and engaging daytime and evening special events.Nancy Pelosi, Russell Simmons, Sir. Richard Branson, John Legend, The Roots, LCD Soundsystem, Oscar de la Hoya, Roger Goodell, Woody Johnson, Jonathan Tisch, Cirque du Soleil, Mary J. Blige & Governor Rod Blagojevich all slated to appear. International 3D Society Announces 3D Technology Century Award Winners LOS ANGELES, September 01, 2010 -- The International 3D Society announced today that IMAX, RealD and Texas Instruments DLP Cinema will each be honored with a Century Award for their historical achievement at the Stereoscopic 3D Technology Awards scheduled for October 19, 2010 at 7pm at the Mann's Chinese Theatre. Documentary Film Entries Due September 1 for 2010 Oscars BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 30, 2010 -- Wednesday, September 1, is the deadline for documentary filmmakers to submit their short subject and feature documentaries to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the 83rd Academy Awards. 26th Spirit Awards Set For February 26, 2011 Call For Entries Begins Today LOS ANGELES, September 01, 2010 -- Film Independent's 26th Spirit Awards will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The time and location will be announced soon. Premiere Sponsors for this year's ceremony are IFC, Netflix, ELLE, Piaget and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Film Independent is accepting submissions beginning TODAY, with the early deadline of Monday, September 13 and the final deadline of Tuesday, October 5. Canon Introduces Two New Compact XF-Series Professional Camcorders: XF105 And XF100 Both Models Feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Recording, Built-In 3-D and Infrared Shooting Options LAKE SUCCESS, NY, September 01, 2010 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon's smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. Raleigh Studios Atlanta Opens ATLANTA, August 30, 2010 -- Raleigh Studios is proud to announce their doors are now open in Georgia. To celebrate, Raleigh Studios Atlanta is holding an open house on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 from 12-5pm. Formerly the Riverwood Studios complex in Senoia, GA, the new Raleigh Studios will be a full service film and TV production center. F&F Productions Buys A Dozen More Ikegami HDK-79EC Native Multi-Format HD CMOS Cameras For Its New 53-Ft. GTX-16 HDTV Mobile Unit, Set To Debut With U.S. Open Coverage For CBS MAYWOOD, NJ, August 31, 2010 -- Mobile HDTV production companies face the challenge of providing superior-quality HD video in a variety of formats and frame rates for a wide array of clients. This is why F&F Productions has outfitted its entire mobile fleet with more than 80 Ikegami HDK-79EC camera systems, all of which employ three 2/3-inch 2.5 Mega-pixel-specified CMOS imaging sensors combining native multi-format HD performance with supreme 16:9 picture quality. Keeping pace with the growing demand for its HDTV production services, F&F Productions will debut its latest mobile unit – the new 53-ft. by 16-ft. Double-Expando GTX-16 – at this year's U.S. Open, August 30-September 12, in Flushing, Queens NY. Latest Purchase by Major Mobile HDTV Production Services Company Raises its Total Number of Ikegami CMOS Cameras to More Than 80. F&F Also Chooses Ikegami LCD HDTV Monitors. Avid Customers Take Home Top Honors at Emmy Awards 24, Intervention, LOST, Mad Men, Modern Family and The Pacific among Avid customers who received prestigious awards this year BURLINGTON, MA, August 31, 2010 -- Avid today announced that the majority of Emmy Award winners across 30 categories at the 2010 Creative and Primetime Emmy Awards once again chose to use one or more Avid audio or video solutions to create this year's top television programming. In total, more than 90 nominees used Avid systems like Media Composer, Pro Tools and Sibelius on productions including: 30 Rock, The Colbert Report, Dancing with the Stars, Glee, LOST, Mad Men, Modern Family, Nurse Jackie, The Pacific, True Blood and Whale Wars, among others. Technicolor Receives Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing on Glee Technicolor Nominated for Sound Services on Glee, True Blood and Dexter PARIS & HOLLYWOOD, August 31, 2010 -- Technicolor (Euronext Paris: FR0010918292; NYSE: TCH) today announced that two of its re-recording mixers have won the 2010 Creative Arts Emmys®, the U.S. television industry's most prestigious award, for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a One-hour Comedy or Drama Series. Technicolor's Joseph H. Earle and Doug Andham were selected by their peers to receive an Emmy Award for their work on Fox's "Glee – The Power of Madonna." The awards are part of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. 32nd Annual Aspen Filmfest Sneak Peek At Films ASPEN, CO, August 31, 2010 -- This Labor Day weekend, the 32nd annual Aspen Filmfest, a five-day feast of of film and fall color, is announcing seven films that will be screened during Filmfest 2010, held September 29 - October 3, 2010. With an emphasis on independent productions from around the world and a uniquely intimate scale, the festival champions filmmaking at its finest for film lovers and filmmakers alike. Films will be shown at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen and at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale. Academy's Contemporary Documentaries Series Returns with "The Cove" BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 30, 2010 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off its 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" screening series with last year's Oscar-winning feature "The Cove" and Oscar-nominated short "China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province" on Wednesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free. IAB's 2010 MIXX Awards Finalists: An Impressive Roster of Achievement Unparalleled Range of Creativity Captures Explosive Innovation in Digital Advertising NEW YORK, August 30, 2010 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) announced the finalists in the sixth annual MIXX Awards, which now join a prestigious list of marketers and agencies who have already been recognized by the most sought-after honor in interactive advertising and marketing. The MIXX Awards are the only accolade that recognizes creativity and impact. MIXX 2010 Finalists by Category... Grace & Wild Studios Provides Elite Entertainment Services to Feature Film Productions FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, August 27, 2010 -- Feature films and various entertainment projects continue to pour into the State of Michigan in 2010, and Hollywood production companies are utilizing the sound stages, film processing lab, and post-production services at Grace & Wild Studios. Just a few of the high-profile productions to utilize... International ANDY Awards Announce 2011 Jury Last Call for Submissions to "Call for Entries" Creative Challenge NEW YORK, August 26, 2010 -- International ANDY Awards co-chairs Ty Montague and Michael Lebowitz announced today the members of the 2011 ANDY jury and issued a final call for submissions to the global "Call for Entries" creative challenge, currently underway. The last seat on this year's prestigious ANDYs jury will be reserved for the person behind the chosen concept. Reliance MediaWorks Expands 3D Capabilities; Alliances With Leading 3D Solution Provider In Hollywood MUMBAI, LOS ANGELES & LONDON, August 26, 2010 -- Reliance MediaWorks Ltd., India's fastest growing film and entertainment services company and a member of the Reliance ADA group has expanded its global 3D capabilities by offering integrated 3D services across the entire film services value chain. Offers New Integrated 3D Services for Any Type of 3D Alignment Issues, Image and Detail Enhancements, Grain and Noise Management and On-Set Consulting with a Seamless Link to India-Based Capacities for Conversion, DI and Digital Cinema Packages on Fiber Optic... 9TH Annual VES Awards To Be Held January 28, 2011 At The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel LOS ANGELES, August 26, 2010 -- The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced today that they will hold the 9th Annual VES Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles next January 28, 2011. First-Ever Ad Club All Access Auction To Feature Biggest Names In Advertising And Marketing For Bid Unique, Online Auction Provides Up-Close, Personal Access and Cool "New York Experiences" To Support Club Foundation NEW YORK, August 25, 2010 -- The ADVERTISING Club is announcing its first-time, online auction open to the industry that provides one-on-one access to some of the biggest names in advertising and marketing. The AD Club All Access Auction will offer 29 exciting "New York experiences" with high profile, star executives from the agency, media and corporate worlds to underscore its mission of making connections, learning from the pros and "giving back." Proceeds of the auction will go to the Club's Foundation, which funds educational initiatives, scholarships and mentoring programs for students looking to enter the business.
