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Music

Salt-N-Pepa talk up new biopic, name and advice

By Susan L. Hornik Jan 28, 2021

Last weekend, Lifetime brought the story of one of the best female rap groups in history to the small screen. Epic hip hop artists Salt-N-Pepa --Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pe...

In memoriam

Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman passes

By Reel 360 Jan 28, 2021

Academy Award winner, and eight-time Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman, died Tuesday from natural causes at her home in Encinitas, CA. She starred in six television shows and e...

The Craft

COVID-19 forces filming to record low in Los Angeles

By Reel 360 Jan 27, 2021

Sobering news for the Los Angeles production community. FilmLA today issued a pair of reports illuminating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Los Angeles film economy. ...

SPORTS

Peacock gives exclusive streaming rights to WWE

By Reel 360 Jan 27, 2021

Peacock and WWE announced a multi-year agreement that gives Peacock exclusive streaming rights to WWE Network in the U.S. "NBC Universal has a long-standing relationship wit...

Super Bowl

M&M’S hosts virtual Super Bowl LV ad premiere

By Reel 360 Jan 27, 2021

ViacomCBS announced this morning that all of its Super Bowl LV timeslots, at $5.5 million for 30 seconds is sold out. One of those slots will belong to M&M'S. The candy bra...

REEL MOVES/LA

Walton Isaacson announces multiple hires, promotions

By Reel 360 Jan 27, 2021

LA-based Walton Isaacson is stepping up recruitment and retention efforts across multiple disciplines, marketing specializations and cultural expertise. Walton Isaacso...

Indie Film

Commercial director releases first feature film

By Reel 360 Jan 27, 2021

Multidisciplinary director Alex Anderson has made his feature debut with the release of FAMBLY, a character-driven live action film, which is both darkly dramatic and comedic, ...

Super Bowl

Hellmann’s teams up with Amy Schumer for Super Bowl

By Reel360 Jan 26, 2021

With some commercial slots being left open by Budweiser and Pepsi not airing during the Super Bowl, other brands are stepping in. Hellmann's has teamed up with celebrated comed...

Super Bowl

Michelob ULTRA reveals Super Bowl campaign

By Reel360 Jan 26, 2021

Like a rushing Defensive line, here come the Super Bowl spots. Super Bowl stalwarts such as Budweiser, Coke and Pepsi may be taking a break from the Big Game, but that doesn't ...

Super Bowl

Chipotle asks can a burrito change the world

By Reel 360 Jan 26, 2021

Now that the inauguration of President Joe Biden is over, brands are now beginning to tease, or even premiere their Super Bowl spots. Welcome to the Big Game, Chipotle Mexican ...

Reel Ad of the Week

She Should Run, BBDO launch “Change is Her(e)”

By Reel 360 Jan 26, 2021

Fresh off the heels of last week’s inauguration, where we witnessed history as the first female Vice President was sworn into office, She Should Run is launching its newest c...

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1stAveMachine animates anti-smoking campaign

By Reel 360 Jan 26, 2021

Our friends at 1stAveMachine have created an animated anti-smoking story for agency Acento Advertising for the California Department of Public Health’s&...

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NAPA, VMLY&R create calming playlist for drivers

By Reel 360 Jan 26, 2021

Calming playlists and mindfulness apps helped get us through 2020. The demand for de-stressing apps surged during the last 12 months as the world navigated one crisis after ano...

REEL MOVES/LA

Elephant appoints Paula Maki as VP, Creative

By Reel 360 Jan 26, 2021

Creative agency Elephant announced today the appointment of Paula Maki as Vice President, Creative. Reporting to ECD Chris May, Maki will be responsible for creative strategy, ...

The Craft

LA County Public Health updates filming guidelines

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2021

In response to questions and input from representatives of the Los Angeles entertainment industry, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday updated the guid...

SPOTLIGHT

Hollywood community supports couple battling ALS

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2021

Lisa Poggi and Don Anderson, producers of the critically acclaimed documentary Brothers in Arms, and former News Corp. executive Marty Pompadur have joined together with i...

REEL MOVES/LA

Heather Heller, Francis Lawrence form VANDAL

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2021

Producer Heather Heller and director Francis Lawrence, the award-winning duo behind some of the most arresting commercials and music videos of the past two decades, have launch...

The Craft

What will become of the movies and theaters post Covid?

By Megan Penn Jan 25, 2021

A bold catchphrase circulated the online world amidst the Covid 19 pandemic initial lockdown: “artists are second responders.” With deep respect to our first responders and...

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‘Mandalorian’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ top AFI’s Top 10 List

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2021

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020. AFI’s global Movie Club program will showcase the official selections beginning in Februa...

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Filmmaker Ranarivelo stops the monster snore

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2021

Prolific film writer and director Alex Ranarivelo has leapt over to the commercial side to write, direct and produce his first spot for family business SnoreStop. The spot, ...

TOP STORIES

Digital Kitchen lands two Emmy noms for Smoke and Spider-Noir

CineLot gives indie filmmakers an AI protection layer

Sean McNamara to write and direct bio-pic ‘Blank Canvas’

Salt-N-Pepa talk up new biopic, name and advice

Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman passes

COVID-19 forces filming to record low in Los Angeles

Peacock gives exclusive streaming rights to WWE

M&M’S hosts virtual Super Bowl LV ad premiere

Walton Isaacson announces multiple hires, promotions

Commercial director releases first feature film

Hellmann’s teams up with Amy Schumer for Super Bowl

Michelob ULTRA reveals Super Bowl campaign

Chipotle asks can a burrito change the world

She Should Run, BBDO launch “Change is Her(e)”

1stAveMachine animates anti-smoking campaign

NAPA, VMLY&R create calming playlist for drivers

Elephant appoints Paula Maki as VP, Creative

LA County Public Health updates filming guidelines

Hollywood community supports couple battling ALS

Heather Heller, Francis Lawrence form VANDAL

What will become of the movies and theaters post Covid?

‘Mandalorian’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ top AFI’s Top 10 List

Filmmaker Ranarivelo stops the monster snore