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Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
Director Talya Galasko Lands Her 1st North American Representation, Joins Dress Code
Production company Dress Code has signed Cape Town-based director Talya Galasko for North American representation. This marks her first such representation in the territory, including the U.S. ad market. Galasko’s body of work spans commercials and short films. Blurring the thin line between comedy...
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
Creator/Showrunner Chris Brancato Checks Into "Hotel Cocaine"
The lapels are wide, "Disco Inferno" is blasting on the dance floor and lines and lines of nose candy are on offer in the new intriguing Miami-based series "Hotel Cocaine." The eight-episode romp on MGM+ centers on a real-life hotel at the beginning of the war on drugs that had a private nightclub...
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
Director Kevin Bolger Joins Station Film
Station Film has added Kevin Bolger to its directorial roster for commercials. His latest work for newspaper Atlanta Journal-Constitution features real people and actors in an ode to the modern city of Atlanta. Other highlights include campaigns for Toyota, Dove and Athleta, to note only a few...
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
adam&eveDDB Opens San Francisco Office, Adopts "Feeling First" Creative Positioning
adam&eveDDB has expanded its global footprint with a new office in San Francisco, in response to a series of new wins and to meet evolving client needs. As part of its expansion, adam&eveDDB has unified its positioning as “Feeling First”--a clear articulation of its approach to creativity...
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
Paramount Global Owner Ends Merger Talks With Skydance Media
National Amusements, which owns a majority voting stake in embattled entertainment giant Paramount Global, said Tuesday that it has ended talks on a possible merger of Paramount with movie production company Skydance Media. The potential deal had drawn attention for weeks amid concerns about...
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024
Relatively Speaking, "Presumed Innocent" Pits Jake Gyllenhaal Against Peter Sarsgaard
Occasionally, while filming an intense courtroom scene for his new series, Jake Gyllenhaal would catch his "Presumed Innocent" co-star Peter Sarsgaard glaring at him from across the room. "It was just funny," recalled Gyllenhaal in a recent interview alongside Sarsgaard, doing a quick impression of...
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024
Director Fredgy Noël Signs With ArtClass For U.S. Representation
Production studio ArtClass Content has signed director Fredgy Noël for representation in the U.S. A writer and director known for her relatable, inclusive, female-focused stories, Noël balances narrative and documentary techniques in her filmmaking for vital non-profit organizations and global...
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024
After 7-Year Tenure At W+K London, Joe Bruce Joins Above+Beyond As ECD
Above+Beyond has appointed former Wieden+Kennedy London creative director Joe Bruce as its new executive creative director. Bruce’s hiring completes the agency management team and sees him working alongside Jonny Ray, managing director, Dena Walker, chief strategy officer, and Laura Graham, chief...
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024
Netflix Taps Into Its Silicon Valley Roots To Get An Edge In Hollywood
Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios. The Los Gatos, California, company, based more than 300 miles away from Hollywood (where Netflix also maintains operations...
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024
84th Annual Peabody Awards Celebrates Excellence In Storytelling At 1st Ever L.A. Ceremony
On Sunday (6/9) evening, for the first time ever in its history, the Peabody Awards held its awards show in Los Angeles. The entertainment industry came together for the 84th annual awards to celebrate the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during...