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Thursday, May. 18, 2006
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Sam Baerwald has joined ad agency 72andSunny, Los Angeles , as head of film production. He comes over from TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles , where he served as a producer....Director Benny Boom, best known for his music video work, has signed with Uncle, Santa Monica , for exclusive spot representation...
Wednesday, May. 10, 2006
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As SHOOT went to press, Silicon Graphics (OTC: SGID) announced that it has reached an agreement with all of its Senior Secured bank lenders and with holders of a significant amount of its Senior Secured debt on the terms of a reorganization plan intended to reduce its debt by approximately $250...
Thursday, May. 4, 2006
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Word is that directors Daniel Kleinman and Ringan Ledwidge are teaming to form a London production house. A moniker for the new venture has not yet been chosen, but the shop will be based at Kleinman's current offices (Kleinman Productions). Ledwidge comes over from SmallFamilyBusiness, a house...
Thursday, Apr. 27, 2006
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Eric Springer has joined BBDO West as senior VP, creative director, based in Los Angeles . He will be responsible for the creative development of Mitsubishi as well as other brands. Springer, who will report to Jim Lesser, BBDO West's executive creative director, comes over from Deutsch/LA where he...
Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006
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Though they will have to wait 'til June to be formally honored at the Art Directors Club (ADC) Awards ceremony in New York City, the winners of the 85th annual competition have been announced. Gold Cubes in Advertising were awarded to two commercials: adidas' "Hello Tomorrow" directed by Spike...
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2006
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Creative Film Management (CFM) International--the New York-headquartered production house that specializes in handling film and TV helmers for the advertising industry--has signed Jason Alexander of Seinfeld fame to direct commercials. Additionally on the CFM crossover front, director Andrew...
Thursday, Apr. 6, 2006
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Joe Grundhoefer has been hired as director of broadcast services at Carmichael Lynch , Minneapolis. He will join the agency in late April, taking over for Jack Steinmann . Grundhoefer comes over from Fallon , Minneapolis, where he was executive producer on work for such clients as Lee Jeans ,...
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2006
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Bicoastal Tool of North America and managing director Phillip Detchmendy have parted ways. No word yet as to a successor to Detchmendy.....Longstanding London production house Godman is slated to close its doors in the next month or so. Plans call for the company to complete its current slate of...
Friday, Mar. 17, 2006
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Director Rick Knief, formerly of Crossroads Films, bicoastal and Chicago, has joined Nola Pictures, a recently formed New York-based production house headed by executive producer Charlie Curran. Knief comes aboard a Nola directorial roster that includes Kim Dempster, Jerry Simpson and Kenny...
Thursday, Mar. 9, 2006
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RSA Films has launched a Latin commercial division headed by industry veteran Ed Rivero. The new venture, called La Division, opens with a directorial roster that includes Angel Gracia, Arturo Pereyra, Augusto Gimenez Zapiola, Felix Fernandez de Castro, Jesus M. Rodriguez, Karina Taira, Magaby...