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REEL MOVES/LA

Where The Buffalo Roam Signs Director Geordie Stephens

By Reel 360 Jan 7, 2025

Creative production company Where The Buffalo Roam (WTBR) has welcomed director Geordie Stephens to its roster for U.S. commercials and branded content. Renowned for his perfor...

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Lexus bridges gap between Asian generations

By Reel 360 Dec 20, 2024

Connections between generations are deeply cherished in Asian communities, where traditions, values, and skills are passed down as a way of preserving culture and strengthening...

Clicks to comebacks: Consumers call the shots

By Pardé Bridgett Dec 20, 2024

It's that ring-ding-a-ling season when cash registers are ringing, and online sales are cha-charging, and let's be real, some retail stores are still sleeping at the wheel when...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

There’s something about Mary from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

By Reel 360 Dec 20, 2024

This year National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation turns 35 and every year, audiences tune into the 35-year-old holiday classic to watch the misadventures of the Griswolds. One pa...

Awards Season

Nickel Boys named Best Picture of 2024 by TFCA

By Reel 360 Dec 20, 2024

The Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) has crowned RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys as the best picture of 2024, solidifying its position as a leading contender in this year’...

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Blink wants us to get more out of smart security

By Reel 360 Dec 19, 2024

Blink, a leader in affordable smart home security, has unveiled its latest advertising campaign, "Blink - And Get More," showcasing the benefits of its user-friendly security s...

Awards Season

Beetlejuice, Wicked lead MUAHS noms

By Reel 360 Dec 13, 2024

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS), presented by L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, has revealed the nominees for its prestigious 12th Annual MU...

Film

Boom! The Towering Inferno turns 50

By The Geek Dec 13, 2024

One tiny spark became five decades of blazing suspense. Fifty years ago, on December 14, 1974, audiences worldwide were captivated by a cinematic masterpiece that set the stand...

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Merman’s Declan Lowney brings comedy genius to Allstate campaign

By Reel 360 Dec 12, 2024

Emmy-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, best known for his work on Apple TV’s global hit Ted Lasso, has signed with Merman US for commercial representation. With a reputa...

Trailers

New city. New stories. Same Harley and Ivy.

By Reel 360 Dec 12, 2024

Fans of the irreverent and wildly entertaining Harley Quinn series, rejoice! The Max Original adult animated show returns for its fifth season on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Th...

Awards Season

Emilia Pérez sings its way to top of Golden Globe noms with 10

By Reel 360 Dec 9, 2024

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations have arrived, and Netflix's Emilia Pérez has emerged as the frontrunner, scoring a staggering 10 nominations. Jacques Audiard’s genre-bendi...

REEL BUSINESS

Omnicom agrees to acquire Interpublic in $13B deal

By Reel 360 Dec 9, 2024

Omnicom Group Inc. and Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG) have announced a definitive agreement to merge, combining their expertise to create a premier global mar...

Awards Season

Anora, I Saw the TV Glow lead 2025 Spirit noms

By Reel 360 Dec 6, 2024

The 40th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations have been announced, marking a significant milestone in celebrating the art of independent cinema and television. As ...

Exclusivity is a relic of advertising’s past

By Luke Lashley Dec 5, 2024

Wind the clock back to 2003--for those of you working in 2003. Imagine you are an ad creative chomping at the bit over an upcoming shoot two months away. But first things first...

Film

Thanksgiving B.O. breaks records with Moana 2, Wicked

By Reel 360 Dec 2, 2024

This year’s Thanksgiving weekend delivered a record-breaking $272 million in domestic box office sales, driven by three blockbuster films: Disney’s Moana 2, Universal’s W...

REEL MOVES/LA

Blink & m ss ng p eces forge groundbreaking immersive partnership

By Reel 360 Nov 19, 2024

In a move set to reshape the future of immersive storytelling and experiential campaigns, US-based m ss ng p eces and London-based Blink have announced an innovative new collab...

Indie Film

Entertainment Oxygen expands film fest reach

By Reel 360 Nov 18, 2024

Entertainment Oxygen has unveiled eoFlix, its state-of-the-art digital streaming platform, as the new home for the 400+ film festivals formerly partnered with Filmocracy. The m...

Film

Red One dominates quiet weekend

By Reel 360 Nov 17, 2024

Amazon/MGM’s Red One claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, debuting with $34.1 million across 4,032 theaters in North America. Despite its strong opening, the ...

UNION NEWS

Intimacy Coordinators unanimously join SAG-AFTRA

By Reel 360 Nov 12, 2024

Intimacy coordinators, who serve as advocates and liaisons for actors in scenes involving nudity and simulated sex, have officially joined the ranks of SAG-AFTRA following a Na...

Trailers

Tom Cruise’s last Mission? Watch Final Reckoning trailer

By Reel 360 Nov 12, 2024

Tom Cruise is back in action in the newly released teaser for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, marking what could be his last appearance as Ethan Hunt. In the e...