Reel 360 News

In memoriam

Susan Backlinie, iconic Jaws actress and stuntwoman, dies

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

She was the first to meet Bruce the Shark. Susan Backlinie, known for her pivotal role as Chrissie Watkins, the first victim of the killer shark in Steven Spielberg's classic t...

In memoriam

B-Movie Master Roger Corman passes at 98

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

Roger Corman, the legendary filmmaker who pioneered American independent cinema, passed away at the age of 98 at his home in Santa Monica, California. Known for his prolifi...

In memoriam

Beloved KTLA Entertainment Anchor Sam Rubin dies at 64

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

Sam Rubin, a familiar face in Los Angeles entertainment journalism and a longtime anchor for KTLA, passed away at the age of 64, as announced by fellow anchor Frank Buckley on ...

Film

Apes rule the Box Office

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

Disney and 20th Century's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes dominated the box office with a strong three-day opening of $56.5M. This weekend's total earnings for all films reac...

REEL NEW YORK

Topo Chico wants to ‘rent’ your VM for hard seltzer

By Reel 360 May 10, 2024

Let's be real. When was the last time you updated your Voicemail greeting? Mischief @ No Fixed Address found that of 1,000 21+ respondents, 76% don’t update their voicemail r...

Summer Flicks

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes shows there’s still life in the franchise

By The Geek May 10, 2024

In the climactic scene of the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes, Charlton Heston's George Taylor confronts the shocking truth: the desolate planet he's stranded on is Earth. Deca...

REEL CUPERTINO

Ouch! Apple iPad Pro ad “Crush” is crushed by critics

By Colin Costello May 9, 2024

No Apple "Crush" is not the name of a new game to download to your iPhone. Right now, I'm sure CEO Tim Cook and the in-house agency wish it was. But it's the title of the tech...

UNION NEWS

Art Directors Guild suspends training program, blaming 75% unemployment

By Reel 360 May 9, 2024

The Art Directors Guild (ADG) has made the difficult decision to suspend its Production Design Initiative (PDI) program, a training and job placement initiative aimed at aspiri...

REEL BUSINESS

Marvel Studios to reduce output in film and TV

By The Geek May 7, 2024

Disney CEO Bob Iger has officially announced plans to revamp Marvel Studios' production strategy, opting for a quality-centric approach over the previous high-volume output. Am...

Advertising Awards

adidas to be inducted into AMP Hall of Fame

By Reel 360 May 7, 2024

Big congrats to adidas. The global sports apparel brand is set to be honored at the 2024 AMP Awards for Music & Sound as it is welcomed into the Association of Music Produc...

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MoneyGram adds four award-winning agencies to roster

By Reel 360 May 7, 2024

MoneyGram International, Inc. has announced a significant update to its brand evolution by partnering with four renowned agencies of record: Prophet for brand strategy, Cutwate...

Reel Seattle

We’re all future old people in new Aegis Living campaign

By Reel 360 May 7, 2024

From the time we are born, we are on a journey of aging. There's only one way to stop it and none of us wants to do that. So, here we are. We get old. Now, Little Hands of Ston...

REEL MOVES/LA

Acclaimed director Bruce St. Clair joins Rakish

By Reel 360 May 7, 2024

Los Angeles-based production collective Rakish has announced the addition of celebrated filmmaker Bruce St. Clair to its roster of visionary directors. Known for his exceptiona...

REEL MOVES/LA

Jessica Sanders joins Ruckus Films: A perfect match for comedy brilliance

By Reel 360 May 7, 2024

Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Sanders has found a new home at Ruckus Films. With her exceptional talent and diverse portfolio, Sanders is set to elevate the leading comedy co...

REEL NEW YORK

Billie Jean King and e.l.f. Beauty champion corporate diversity

By Reel 360 May 6, 2024

Tennis icon and equity advocate Billie Jean King has joined forces with e.l.f. Beauty to advocate for increased diversity within corporate boardrooms across the United States. ...

Advertising Awards

Yessian Music leads AMP Awards Shortlist

By Reel 360 May 6, 2024

The anticipation builds as the AMP Awards for Music & Sound approaches its eleventh annual event, slated for May 15 at Sony Hall in New York City. With the Shortlist now an...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

First look at David Corenswet as Superman

The Geek May 6, 2024

Even The Last Son of Krypton sits to put his shoes on. The iconic red and blue suit of Superman finds a new wearer as actor David Corenswet steps into the role in James Gunn's ...

International

KPN, Dentsu Amsterdam wants you to think before forwarding

By Reel 360 May 6, 2024

In an era where digital connectivity shapes our daily interactions, leading Dutch communications provider, KPN, and Dentsu Creative Amsterdam are taking a stand against the har...

International

Budweiser Brazil revolutionizes Spotify ads with UninterruptAds

By Reel 360 May 6, 2024

Budweiser Brazil is shaking up the advertising game with its latest innovation on Spotify: UninterruptAds. Say goodbye to jarring interruptions and hello to seamlessly integrat...

REEL CUPERTINO

Apple’s Mandalorian-themed iPhone ad strikes Galactic chord for Star Wars Day

By The Geek May 6, 2024

In a galaxy brimming with factions and fandoms, finding your Star Wars crew just got a whole lot easier thanks to Apple's latest iPhone commercial, debuting just in time for St...

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Susan Backlinie, iconic Jaws actress and stuntwoman, dies

B-Movie Master Roger Corman passes at 98

Beloved KTLA Entertainment Anchor Sam Rubin dies at 64

Apes rule the Box Office

Topo Chico wants to ‘rent’ your VM for hard seltzer

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes shows there’s still life in the franchise

Ouch! Apple iPad Pro ad “Crush” is crushed by critics

Art Directors Guild suspends training program, blaming 75% unemployment

Marvel Studios to reduce output in film and TV

adidas to be inducted into AMP Hall of Fame

MoneyGram adds four award-winning agencies to roster

We’re all future old people in new Aegis Living campaign

Acclaimed director Bruce St. Clair joins Rakish

Jessica Sanders joins Ruckus Films: A perfect match for comedy brilliance

Billie Jean King and e.l.f. Beauty champion corporate diversity

Yessian Music leads AMP Awards Shortlist

First look at David Corenswet as Superman

KPN, Dentsu Amsterdam wants you to think before forwarding

Budweiser Brazil revolutionizes Spotify ads with UninterruptAds

Apple’s Mandalorian-themed iPhone ad strikes Galactic chord for Star Wars Day