By Kristin Wilcha
New Faces
Jeff Kling has been promoted to executive creative director at Euro RSCG Worldwide, New York–Leo Burnett USA, Chicago, has begun the search for the successor to Cheryl Berman, chairman/chief creative officer for the U.S. Berman will remain chairman of Leo Burnett North America; the search for a new chief creative is expected to take six-12 months. Meanwhile, Mark Tutssel, vice chairman/regional creative director of North America, has been upped to deputy chief creative officer for Leo Burnett Worldwide….P.J. Pereira is joining interactive ad shop AKQA, San Francisco, as executive creative director. Pereira, who was most recently co-founder/VP/creative director at AgenciaClick, Sao Paulo, Brazil, was just named jury president of Cyber Lions a the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Jonathan Epstein is joining United Talent Agency (UTA), headquartered in Beverly Hills, Calif. The former head of IGN Entertainment will explore branded content opportunities–particularly in the video game arena–for UTA’s corporate clients, which include Amazon.com.
Account Movement
Kia Motors of America has selected al Punto, Tustin, Calif., to handle its Hispanic account….Deutsch, New York, will handle creative and media duties for Mitchum antiperspirant.“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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