Company 3 has announced that Framestore colorists Steffan Perry, Simon Bourne, Beau Leon, Clark Griffiths and Dominic Phipps will be joining the Company 3 roster as a major development in the partnership between Framestore and Company 3. London-based sr, producer Chris Anthony, who has been an integral member of Framestore’s color department for over 14 years, will also be joining the team and working closely with executive producer Ellora Soret.
In London, Perry, Bourne, Phipps and Anthony will join the existing roster of world-class colorists including Chris Rogers, Emily Russul-Saib, Greg Fisher, Gareth Spensley Jean-Clément Soret and Paul Staples, at Company 3’s newly completed Chancery Lane studio. Leon and Clark will join the roster of U.S.-based artists.
Bourne, among the most-awarded colorists working today, has created a stellar body of work and collaborates frequently with top directors such as Daniel Wolfe, Salomon Ligthelm and Dan Delifice.
Perry, who brings with him 24 years’ experience and is a highly sought after colorist, has built up an enviable list of credits with leading brands and entertainment providers, as well as garnering a highly impressive number of awards and nominations at festivals including Cannes Lions, British Arrows and D&AD awards. His latest work can be seen in McDonald’s much loved Christmas advert “Imaginary Iggy”.
Phipps has been highly successfully in the hybrid role of assist/colorist for Framestore since 2018 and has brought his keen eye and attention to detail to many commercials as well as to music videos for leading artists including Pixey (“Electric Dreams”), Easy Life’s “Nightmares (Live)”, and Alfie Templeman (“Forever isn’t Long Enough”).
Leon’s body of work crosses commercials, feature films, documentaries and music videos. He launched his career with the iconic R.E.M. music video “Losing My Religion,” and has subsequently worked with hundreds of high-profile artists, filmmakers and brands. He is the first non-director to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the MVPA.
Griffiths, based in the heart of Chicago, has graded a wide variety of commercials in virtually all genres. Recently, his artistic touch and attention to detail could be clearly seen in spots such as “Drake from State Farm”, which premiered during the 2021 Superbowl; the colorful campaign for the launch of Corona Seltzer and multiple high-production-value commercials for high-end car brands such as Volkswagen and Cadillac.
“We are delighted to be further bolstering our teams in London, Los Angeles and Chicago,” said Stefan Sonnenfeld, Company 3 founder and president. “This addition of talent and expertise from Framestore’s Color department will position Company 3 to be able to enhance our already world-class post and color services to TV shows, features, commercials and music videos.”
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9. The rap megastar, who has won 17 Grammys, said he's looking forward to bringing hip-hop to the NFL's championship game, where he performed as a guest artist with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in 2022.
"Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date," Lamar said in a statement. "And I'll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one."
Lamar has experienced massive success since his debut album "good kid, m.A.A.d city" in 2012. Since then, he's accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album "DAMN."
The rapper's latest album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," was released in 2022. He was featured on the song "Like That" with Future and Metro Boomin on a track that spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this year. He also garnered another hit with "Not Like Us."
Roc Nation founder Jay-Z called Lamar a "once-in-a-generation" artist and performer.
"His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision," Jay-Z said. "He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick's work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come."
Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. The creative direction of Lamar's performance will be provided by pgLang.
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