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Darren Aronofsky Reflects On His Latest Film

Wed, 1 Sep 2010

SHOOTonline.com, VENICE, ITALY (AP), September 01, 2010, Colleen Barry -- 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.

Apple Simplifies Its Television Offerings

Wed, 1 Sep 2010

SHOOTonline.com, SAN FRANCISCO (AP), September 01, 2010, Jessica Mintz and Jordan Robertson, Technology Writers -- 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.

Amazon Agenda Includes Subscription TV, Movies

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS ANGELES (AP), August 31, 2010, Ryan Nakashima, Business Writer -- 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 Fest

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, VENICE, ITALY (AP), August 31, 2010, Colleen Barry -- 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 Harley

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, NEW YORK (AP), August 31, 2010, Emily Fredrix, Marketing Writer -- 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.

Split Personality For Emmy Awards

Mon, 30 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS ANGELES (AP), August 30, 2010, David Bauder, Television Writer -- 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 Awards

Mon, 30 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS ANGELES, August 30, 2010, Robert Goldrich -- "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

Mon, 30 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS ANGELES (AP), August 30, 2010, Lynn Elber, Television Writer -- 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.

Majority of Political Advertising Is Negative; Spending On The Rise

Fri, 27 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, WASHINGTON (AP), August 27, 2010, Jim Kuhnhenn -- 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 Chief

Thu, 26 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, OAK 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.

Editor Grant Gustafson Joins Cutters As A Partner

Thu, 26 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, CHICAGO, 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....

Honorary Oscars To Be Bestowed Upon Coppola, Godard, Wallach and Brownlow

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, BEVERLY 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.

David Lynch Named AFI Fest's Guest Artistic Director

Tue, 24 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, HOLLYWOOD, 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.

SHOOT News Briefs for the Week of August 23, 2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, 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

Old Spice Body Wash Spot Continues Its 2010 Awards Show Run, Wins Primetime Commercial Emmy Award

Sun, 22 Aug 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS ANGELES, August 22, 2010, Robert Goldrich -- "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.

ICG Names Honorees For 14th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards

Wed, 28 Jul 2010

SHOOTonline.com, LOS 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.

Eighth Annual SHOOT New Directors Showcase: Taking The Leap Of Faith

Fri, 14 May 2010

SHOOTonline.com, NEW YORK, May 14, 2010, A SHOOT Staff Report -- 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, Highlights

Fri, 14 May 2010

SHOOTonline.com, NEW YORK, May 14, 2010, A SHOOT Staff Report -- 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-profiles

Fri, 7 May 2010

SHOOTonline.com, May 07, 2010, The Editors of SHOOT --

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, VandenBosch

Fri, 7 May 2010

SHOOTonline.com, May 07, 2010, Robert Goldrich -- 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.