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If You Build It, Steve McQueen Will Come
- Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
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To introduce a new Ford Mustang with a retro look, J. Walter Thompson (JWT), Detroit, used stock footage from the 1968 classic film Bullitt—featuring the late Steve McQueen driving a Ford Mustang—...
Dan Lindau To Chair AICP Show
- Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
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Dan Lindau, owner/partner of Crossroads Films, bicoastal and Chicago, has been named chairman of the 14th annual Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Show, The Art &...
JWT New York Benefits From Jenny Craig
- Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
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CLIENT
Jenny Craig.
PRODUCTION CO.
Mechaniks, Venice, Calif.
Michael Norman, director; Andy Dintenfass, DP; Andrea Kilkot, executive producer; Barbara Cline, producer....
Aural Fixation
- Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
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Troublesome whistling that turns into sweet harmony, sound design that evokes theme park thrills, and a graceful, subtly uplifting score describe the top three picks for SHOOT's Fall Music and...
Feature Directors Take The 5th At Sandwick
- Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
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LOS ANGELES—Sandwick Films, the bicoastal production house headed by veteran executive producer Bill Sandwick, has launched The 5th Column, a division which handles feature film directors for...
Dir. Schiller Stops At Go
- Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
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NEW YORK—Director Tom Schiller has signed with bicoastal Go Film for commercial representation. Prior to joining Go, Schiller had been represented by Coppos Films, which shut its doors earlier...
Sam Jones Exits Blink, Joins Tool
- Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
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SANTA MONICA—Director Sam Jones has signed with bicoastal Tool of North America for exclusive spot representation in the U.S. Additionally, Jones will garner representation in Canada via Tool's...
Believe Media: An Extra Large, Custom U.K. Fit
- Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
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LONDON—The filmmakers and key staffers at London-based music video and promo company Extra Large have joined Believe Media. The move keeps the Extra Large ensemble of talent intact at the London...
Director Beletic Plays General For Adidas
- Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
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One of the NBA's leading scorers, Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, is pretty much unstoppable when he makes a drive toward the basket. But it isn't just the defense that McGrady must conquer...
ON THE MOVE
- Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
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New Faces
DDB San Francisco has promoted four staffers to creative director positions: Chad Ackley, Mike Andrews, Perry Portugal and Dustin...