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    Matthew Thunell joins 9iFX as VP of business development & strategy/exec producer

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    Matthew Thunell (l) and Tracey Miller
    PORTLAND, Ore. --

    Woman-owned creative studio 9iFX has brought Matthew Thunell aboard as VP of business development & strategy/executive producer.

    With a unique blend of entertainment, defense, and aerospace expertise, Thunell is perfectly positioned to accelerate 9iFXโ€™s mission of creating visionary visual solutions for both the entertainment and defense sectors.

    Over his 20-year career, beginning at Lucasfilm/ILM, Matthew has worked on many diverse projects, ranging from blockbuster films like Star Wars to campaigns and collaborations with Ferrari, Lady Gaga, and the U.S. Department of Defense. At Zoic Labs, Thunell was instrumental in data visualization and XR projects with Air Force Research Lab, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where he brought stories to life with visuals that blend design, science, and purpose.

    The co-founders of 9iFX, Tracey and Michael Miller, have long sought someone who not only understands the intricacies of VFX, but can also navigate the high-stakes world of defense and aerospace. This rare combination is exactly what Thunell brings to the table.

    The studio is already known for creating stunning VFX for the defense industry, visualizing complex data sets and conceptualizing the future of space operations centers, as well as crafting immersive, interactive experiences for brands and audiences. With Thunellโ€™s leadership, 9iFX will continue to push boundaries and expand into new areas of business and creative expression.

    For Thunell, joining 9iFX felt like an unexpected but thrilling opportunity to do what he loves outside of the traditional Los Angeles creative community. โ€œIโ€™ve always been drawn to the alchemy of storytelling and technology, and when I spoke with Tracey, I immediately felt that same passion and commitment to innovation at 9iFX,โ€ Thunell shared. โ€œIt wasnโ€™t just about the projects weโ€™d be working on; it was about the Portland culture, the mission, and the chance to help shape the next chapter of this incredible studio. Weโ€™re already thinking big and laying the foundation for exciting new things.โ€

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    “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

    Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    Cynthia Erivo attends the National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

    Cynthia Erivo, who is starring in the hit musical "Wicked," was named Tuesday as the 2025 Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

    The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, said Erivo will receive her Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 5. Afterward, she will attend a performance of Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 176th production, "101 Damnations." Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series "Mad Men," is the 2025 Man of the Year. He will receive his Pudding Pot Jan. 31.

    "We are holding space for Cynthia Erivo's arrival," Man and Woman of the Year Events Coordinator Hannah Frazer said in a statement. "We're sweeping out our broomstick closets and prepping some wicked smart humor as we eagerly await her in February. Before she flies off with her Pudding Pot, she'll have to work a little magic to earn it."

    Along with starirng in the smash hit musical, the British entertainer is a two-time Oscar nominee and an Emmy Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner.

    Erivo burst onto the scene with her brilliant performance in the Broadway revival of "The Color Purple." winning her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical. She performed songs from the play on the "Today" show, earning the Daytime Emmy for outstanding music performance in a daytime program. And the show's soundtrack won best musical theater album at the 2017 Grammys.

    Last year, Erivo starred in and produced "Drift," which follows a young Liberian refugee who has escaped her war-torn country to a Greek island. In 2021, Erivo was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series "Genius:... Read More

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