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Thursday, May. 9, 2024
"Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" In Development At Warner Bros. With Andy Serkis To Direct and Star
Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new "Lord of the Rings" films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group's Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit"...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
A Tribute To The Late Dan Duffy
The production community said goodbye far too soon to Dan Duffy, a wonderful friend and colleague who passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on April 28 at the age of 57. Duffy was one of the industry’s most accomplished veteran production executives, known for his grace under...
Thursday, May. 9, 2024
Maria Ressa Named Recipient of Cannes LionHeart Award
Cannes Lions will honor Maria Ressa as its 2024 Cannes LionHeart, the award given to a person who has harnessed their position to make a significant and positive difference to the world around us. Ressa is the co-founder and CEO of Rappler, the top digital-only news site leading the fight for press...
Wednesday, May. 8, 2024
RadicalMedia Signs Director Matvey Fiks For Spots, Music and Brand Initiatives
RadicalMedia has added New York-based director Matvey Fiks to its talent roster for representation in the U.S. spanning commercials, music videos, and branded content. Previously represented by ArtClass, Fiks has a body of work ranging across various genres. In the advertising arena, he has helmed...
Wednesday, May. 8, 2024
Matt Blitz Named Executive Director of Production At FCB Chicago
FCB Chicago has announced the appointment of Matt Blitz as EVP, executive director of agency production. Blitz will oversee all agency producers and the broadcast business team, working in collaboration with all of FCB’s creative leaders to elevate the creative craft across over 50 brands. He will...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
TikTok Sues U.S. Government To Block Law That Could Ban The Social Media Platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. The widely expected...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
Disney's Streaming Business Turns A Profit In First Financial Report Since Challenge To Bob Iger
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its streaming business turned a profit. Theme parks also continued to do well and the company boosted its outlook for the year. While Disney...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
Furlined Signs Director Nicolas Gordon For Commercial Representation
Director Nicolas Gordon has joined Furlined U.S. and U.K. for commercial representation. A 2022 graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Gordon has a sophistication and maturity that belies his relative youth. His talent has been recognized on the awards show front, garnering Silver for New Talent...
Tuesday, May. 7, 2024
adidas To Be Inducted Into The Association of Music Producers' Hall of Fame
adidas, the global athletic apparel powerhouse, will be inducted into the Association of Music Producers’ Hall of Fame at the 2024 AMP Awards for Music & Sound, taking place on May 15 at Sony Hall. The AMP Hall of Fame honor is bestowed for Outstanding Achievement in the Use of Music to Define...
Monday, May. 6, 2024
Director Jackie Abraham Lands His 1st U.S. Representation, Signs With Epoch Films
Epoch Films has added filmmaker Jackie Abraham to its talent roster. This marks his first representation in the U.S. market. Hailing from Toronto, Abraham began his career as an advertising copywriter, frequently collaborating with high-level brands like Lexus, Ford, Scotiabank, and Budweiser,...