Great Guns has signed Danish director, writer, and VFX supervisor Morten Vinther to its roster for global representation.
Previously a creative director at The Mill in Los Angeles, Vinther is known for pushing the boundaries of technology in the gaming realm. Notable pieces in his portfolio include CG-driven commercials for Sony PlayStation’s “The Last of Us Part II,” Morefun Studios “Arena Breakout,” and EA/Koei Tecmo’s “Wild Hearts,” as well as the opening cinematic for Respawn’s “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.” His meticulous approach to his craft has earned him acclaim at award shows across the globe, including Ciclope, Clio and AICP.
Whether working with real or synthetic characters, Vinther is a master at capturing palpable emotion on screen, taking care to understand each one’s motivations and desires in context. For his gritty and eerie “Arena Breakout: Winner Takes All” project, Vinther cast a number of former marine corps members and brought a Navy Seal specialist on set to consult on weapon handling and choreography, striving to curate the most authentic experience for gamers.
Next up in Vinther’s pipeline is an interactive project in which the audience gets to choose their own adventure.
Vinther commented, “I’m very excited and honored to be joining the amazing team at Great Guns. I’ve been a huge fan of their work for the longest time. Working with Michel [managing EP Waxman] is a dream come true and I can’t wait to get stuck in and create some beautiful stories together!”
Waxman said, “It was Morten’s technical expertise that first got me excited but it’s the emotional depth and detail he brings to his world building and character development (both real life actors or otherwise) that got me excited to champion his storytelling.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs Is Arrested In NY After Federal Indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has faced a stream of allegations by women accusing him of sexual assault, was arrested late Monday in New York after he was indicted by a federal grand jury.
The indictment was sealed and details of the charges weren't immediately announced by prosecutors, but the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, confirmed in a statement that federal agents had Combs in custody.
"We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time," Williams said in a statement.
Combs was arrested in a Manhattan hotel lobby, according to a person familiar with the arrest who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said Combs had been cooperating with the investigation and had relocated to New York last week in anticipation of charges being brought.
"We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney's Office," Agnifilo said, describing his client as a music icon and a "loving family man."
"He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal," Agnifilo said in a statement, adding "Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court."
The criminal charges are a major but not unexpected takedown of one of the most prominent producers and most famous names in the history of hip-hop.
The federal investigation of Combs, 58, was revealed when Homeland Security Investigations agents served simultaneous search warrants and raided Combs' mansions in Los Angeles and Miami... Read More