Playstation Classic is back! Playstation Classic is back!

I do have a lot of love for Playstation. I remember when my daughters and I bought that With its 32-bit, polygon graphics and classic. My favorite game was a game that had an amazing story and graphics, but didn’t really get too popular. Ah how I miss you, ‘Primal.’ My daughters each had their … Continue reading “Playstation Classic is back! Playstation Classic is back!”

Cultivate.Media bolsters team with two additions

Acclaimed commercial and content production company, Cultivate.Media, has made substantial additions to its roster by welcoming director Ryan Johnson for exclusive US spot representation and appointing Stuart Wilson as Executive Producer. The company, with Managing Director and Executive Producer Mark Thomas at the helm, is poised for a season of growth, creativity, and success with … Continue reading “Cultivate.Media bolsters team with two additions”

Succession, Last of Us, Ted Lasso lead Emmy noms

Amid an ongoing strike and one that is percolating, there are still awards to be handed out and nominations to be made. Nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced today from the Hollywood Athletic Club, recognizing extraordinary programming, performances and a diverse range of exceptional storytelling across multiple platforms. The live virtual ceremony was … Continue reading “Succession, Last of Us, Ted Lasso lead Emmy noms”

Sugarhi adds rising director Paloma Rincón

Sugarhi, which has become the go-to studio for vibrant visual storytelling, has announced the immediate addition of Paloma Rincón to its directorial roster. Currently based in Spain, Rincón is a Mexican-born director with a strong focus on visual storytelling. Her quirky style is marked by bold colors and graphic composition set builds, which give her … Continue reading “Sugarhi adds rising director Paloma Rincón”

DDB, adam&eve merge New York offices

DDB Worldwide has announced that its DDB New York office will merge with adam&eveNYC to form a dynamic new offering in North America that embodies the heart of a start-up and the capabilities of a world-class full-service creative agency. The merged entity will be called adam&eveDDB marking a new era for DDB’s offering in the … Continue reading “DDB, adam&eve merge New York offices”

CDs Nate Cali, Alex Candlish join Harbor

In a move that enhances its already impressive global advertising talent roster, Harbor has announced the arrival of Nate Cali, Director, Editorial, and Alex Candlish, Creative Director, 2D. Both Cali and Candlish will be based out of the LA studio joining Adam Reeb, Executive Producer, Advertising, VFX. Nate Cali Nate is an accomplished, award-winning editor … Continue reading “CDs Nate Cali, Alex Candlish join Harbor”

Framestore welcomes ECD Corey Brown

Framestore announced that it has recently bolstered its multi-award-winning New York studio with a series of senior creative hires; Corey Brown as Executive Creative Director, Andre Vidal as VFX Supervisor, and Keno Naidoo and Theuns Van Rensburg as Compositing Supervisors. “The growth and ambition of our offering has resulted in a need to expand our … Continue reading “Framestore welcomes ECD Corey Brown”

Last of Us is HBO’s second-largest debut

The series premiere of the amazing new zombie series, The Last of Us, drew 4.7 million viewers across linear and HBO Max platforms on Sunday night in the U.S., based on Nielsen and first-party data. This is HBO’s second-largest debut, behind only House of the Dragon, since Boardwalk Empire premiered on the network in 2010, before … Continue reading “Last of Us is HBO’s second-largest debut”

Carbon welcomes Natalie Westerfield as EP

Natalie Westerfield has joined Carbon as Executive Producer for Color in Los Angeles. A pro in the color game, Natalie’s care for her craft and clients have built her a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the business. Previously, as Senior Producer for Color at The Mill, Natalie spent a number of years on … Continue reading “Carbon welcomes Natalie Westerfield as EP”

Akkurat Studios welcomes three new directors

Hot on the heels of its third anniversary, Berlin and LA-based production company Akkurat Studios, has announced three new signings for commercial representation in the German market. Further enhancing the studio’s creative chops is the addition of award-winning Lauren Sick, Filip Engstrom, and Alan Masferrer. Co-founder Rocco Kopecny in a statement notes, “Searching for new talent isn’t … Continue reading “Akkurat Studios welcomes three new directors”

Preymaker welcomes Julian Fitzpatrick and Will Mok

Creative and technology studio Preymaker, currently enjoying a successful film festival run with original short film BLUE which is one of the first created in the cloud using Unreal Engine’s real-time technology, is pleased to announce Julian Fitzpatrick and Will Mok have joined its growing team. Fitzpatrick is a Primetime Emmy-nominated visual effects artist agile across multiple … Continue reading “Preymaker welcomes Julian Fitzpatrick and Will Mok”

Two of cinema’s newest voices join Little Minx

Little Minx, a 2022 AdAge A-List Production Company Standout, has signed award-winning directors Kantemir Balagov, 30, and Kira Kovalenko, 32, for branded entertainment, fashion films and music driven projects. The two will work together as a team on all projects. The Telluride Film Festival was instrumental in relocating them for being outspoken against Russia’s invasion … Continue reading “Two of cinema’s newest voices join Little Minx”

ViacomCBS, Microsoft, Al Jazeera among Telly winners

The Telly Awards announced this year’s winners, including a variety of top-tier brands and organizations as well as smaller media companies such as ViacomCBS, Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Marketing, Sony Music Entertainment, Microsoft, ESPN, PBS Digital Studios, Mytonomy, Freethink, Nice Shoes, CTRL5, Feed the Children, Square, Crunchyroll and Fast Company. This year’s edition received over 11,000 entries and saw … Continue reading “ViacomCBS, Microsoft, Al Jazeera among Telly winners”

Brent Harris moves to RSA for commercials, content

RSA Films welcomes award-winning filmmaker Brent Harris for commercial representation in the US and UK. His aptitude for authentic, intimate performances and atmospheric visuals can be seen in campaigns for many of the world’s top creative agencies. Highlights of his work include Nike “Love Your Dream” (Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam), an insider’s look at fútbol star Kylian … Continue reading “Brent Harris moves to RSA for commercials, content”

Charting the sound of Tom Holland film Uncharted

Currently screening exclusively in theaters, Columbia Pictures’ Uncharted centers on street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) who is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. Based on the critically acclaimed and top-selling PlayStation video game series, created … Continue reading “Charting the sound of Tom Holland film Uncharted”

Hey y’all! Good Things launches in Austin

Former AEG and Live Nation executive Caroline Frye Burruss has launched Good Things, a purpose-driven agency specializing in brand strategy, experiences, and events across music, lifestyle, and entertainment. The company also plans to develop and produce its own IP and large-scale events. Good Things has already hit the ground running with a roster of clients … Continue reading “Hey y’all! Good Things launches in Austin”

BAFTA & Emmy nominated Untold Studios opens in LA

Untold Studios today announces its first studio in the US. Award-winning executive producers Jo Arghiris and Christina Roldan join as partners and will lead the Studio. Untold Studios is a next-generation creative studio and community, creating culturally relevant entertainment across Advertising, Music and Film & TV. The studio has taken the world by storm since … Continue reading “BAFTA & Emmy nominated Untold Studios opens in LA”

HARBOR adds three to color talent roster

As the new year kicks off, HARBOR adds new talent to its Picture Post roster with the arrival of Senior Colorist, Anthony Raffaele, Dailies Colorist, Elizabeth Hickey, and Senior Colorist, Julien Alary, announced founder and CEO, Zak Tucker today.  With major credits including Café Society, Mapplethorpe and Oslo, ANTHONY RAFFAELE brings versatility, a wealth of … Continue reading “HARBOR adds three to color talent roster”

Framestore bolsters creative leadership with Victoria Osborn, Brian Drucker

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore announced today that it has expanded its creative leadership team in New York with the appointments of Victoria Osborn as Creative Director, VFX Supervisor and Brian Drucker as Creative Director, Design. With over 20 years of industry experience, Osborn will report to New York Managing Director Charles Howell and work closely … Continue reading “Framestore bolsters creative leadership with Victoria Osborn, Brian Drucker”

Cortez Brothers broaden roster with Mickey Finnegan, Devon Ferguson

The Cortez Brothers, Inc. has announced the addition of two new talents to its directorial roster. Joining are directors Mickey Finnegan and Devon Ferguson. Their signings were announced by Cortez Managing Director Ed Rivero.  Finnegan was most recently with the L.A.-based BestFriend, while Ferguson’s signing is his first with a US commercial production company. He’s … Continue reading “Cortez Brothers broaden roster with Mickey Finnegan, Devon Ferguson”