James Rayburn, Deedle LaCour and Joey Waldrip, partners in charlieuniformtango, will assume ownership of the company in November.
“This transition has been two years in the making,” current tango co-owner, principal/CEO Lola Lott said. “November will mark charlieuniformtango’s 26th anniversary, so now feels like the right time to announce this change. Jack Waldrip and I are delighted to be handing the reins over to tango family members, James, Deedle and Joey. All are 20-year company veterans, and we know tango will be in great hands as the company moves into its next generation.”
All three new owners will retain their current work responsibilities, each with the added “owner” title. Rayburn will serve as CEO.
Current tango co-owner/editor Jack Waldrip will continue to edit for charlieuniformtango.
“As for me, I’ll be taking a small break, enjoying not having to make plans, except for my ‘walk and talks’ with anyone who wants to join me. I’ll be focusing on the arts, including Arts Mission Oak Cliff, and of course tennis, tennis, tennis,” Lott said. “Then I’ll be ready to embrace a new challenge whatever that may be. Stay tuned. But although I’ll be gone from tango, I’ll be watching them like a proud parent, enjoying everything they’ll accomplish.”
“This is something we’ve worked toward for 20 years,” said Rayburn. “Deedle, Joey and I are so grateful to Jack and Lola for the confidence they’ve shown in us and the strong foundation they laid. We began putting this transition together two years ago, and now that the time has come, we’re thrilled for the future. We’ve been lucky to partner with incredible industry creatives over the years–we’re proud of the work that’s come from those partnerships–and we know the best is yet to come.”
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More