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Jeff Baron, Greg Panteix, Nicolas Winding Refn, Fred Fiore Team To Launch Loveboat
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Creative content production company Lifeboat has been launched by founders Jeff Baron, Greg Panteix, Fred Fiore and Nicolas Winding Refn. With bases of operation in Paris and Los Angeles, Loveboat...
Doner Hires Julio Desir, Johana Olivera, Christina Gay
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Creative agency Doner, based in Detroit, has appointed Julio Desir to serve as SVP, group creative director, Johana Olivera as VP, brand leader, and Christina Gay as VP, finance director.
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Directorial Duo Tomboy Signs With Greenpoint Pictures
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Bicoastal Greenpoint Pictures has added L.A.-based directorial duo tomboy--consisting of Jesse Heath and Nikki Grattan--to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded...
Director Ky Dickens Joins Yard Dog For Ad Representation On Both Coasts
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Filmmaker Ky Dickens is joining Yard Dog for advertising projects originating on the West and East coasts. She continues to be handled in the Midwest by STORY. Based in Los Angeles, Dickens has...
Chris Macdonald Named Chairman & CEO, Harjot Singh Global CSO Of McCann
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
McCann Worldgroup has implemented a senior leadership alignment across its global agency networks. Chris Macdonald has taken on the role of chairman and CEO of McCann, the advertising agency brand...
"Palm Springs," "Soul" Top Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) this evening (1/10) unveiled the winners of the inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards during a special presentation broadcast on The CW.
Topping the...
"Nomadland" Big Winner At National Society of Film Critics Awards
- Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
Nomadland won Best Picture distinction at the 55th National Society of Film Critics Awards. Nomadland led the way by topping four categories, the others being Best Director for...
Twitter Bans Trump To Prevent Further Incitement of Violence
- Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
Twitter banned President Donald Trump's account Friday, citing "the risk of further incitement of violence" following the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Twitter has...
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- Friday, January 8, 2021 - 7:15pm
Casting Society of America (CSA) has unveiled the television, theater, short film and short form series nominees for the 36th Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of casting directors in these categories. The winners will be revealed on... Michael Apted, Director of "Up" Documentary Series & Films, Dies At 79
- Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the "Up" documentary series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic "Coal Miner's Daughter" and the James Bond film "The World Is Not...