Street Talk
CEO Charles Day and COO Christine Tardio, founding partners of The Whitehouse–with shops in London, New York, Chicago and Santa Monica–last week announced their intention to leave the company, effective May 13. The husband-and-wife team simply decided it had accomplished what it set out to do some 11 years ago by helping to build a world-class editorial house. Day and Tardio want to now move onto new challenges, but have not set any formal plans. Whether those new challenges will be in or outside the industry remains to be seen. Ownership of The Whitehouse will be among the five remaining partners: Alan Kubicka and editors David Brixton, Russell Icke, Rich Lawley and John Smith….Last week, what was billed as being “a press release from Avid Technology,” with an April 16, 2005 dateline (for the upcoming NAB) circulated via e-mail in the Avid user community. It announced “the worldwide availability of the new Neo versions of its editing systems: HD Neo, Media Composer Neo, Film Composer Neo and Avid Neo PRO.” The document triggered a flurry of speculation, but Avid has stated that the release was a hoax…….Greg Hessinger has been named national executive director and CEO of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). He takes on the new dual role on May 2, succeeding Bob Pisano. Hessinger formerly served as national executive director of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists….Directorial team Coodie and Chike has signed with A Band Apart, Los Angeles, for exclusive representation in commercials and music videos. The duo’s credits include the Kanye West video “Through the Wire,” which recently earned video-of-the-year honors at The Source Hip Hop Awards….Bicoastal design company Hornet has signed new directing team JJ & Maithy–a.k.a. helmers/designers JJ Walker and Maithy Tran–for exclusive representation……Director Ernie Mosteller, known for his work in kids spots and comedy fare, has returned to Fried Okra Entertainment, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based commercial production house he founded in ’01. He had been previously handled nationwide by Tag Team, Los Angeles, which will continue to represent him on the West Coast. Stuart Sternbach of independent rep firm Pangea, New York, will continue to cover the East Coast for Mosteller….“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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