CP+B has hired KT Thayer as creative director in its Boulder office where he will work on a variety of accounts.
He comes over from ViTRO in San Diego where he spent the past 14 years, most recently as executive creative director. Best known for work on ASICS athletics, Taylor Guitars and Newcastle Brown Ale, Thayer has been recognized by various award shows including Cannes, Communication Arts, The One Show, Kelly Awards and Webby Awards. He has also judged Communication Arts, Kelly Awards and The Show in Minneapolis. While having spent the majority of his career in San Diego, Thayer will be returning to Boulder where he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, before getting his MS in advertising from Virginia Commonwealth University.
“CP+B has always been known for swinging for the fences and right now the agency seems to have a special kind of momentum,” said Thayer. “I’m really excited to be a part of where (chief creative officer) Ralph Watson is taking things creatively in Boulder.”
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More