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    Andy Bate joins ArsenalCreative as head of 2D/lead VFX supervisor

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    SANTA MONICA, Calif. --

    ArsenalCreative, a visual effects and design studio, has hired Andy Bate as the head of 2D and lead visual effects supervisor. Formerly a senior flame artist at a52, Bate is a multi-award winner, having worked on Procter & Gamble’s “Best Job” which garnered an Emmy, Cannes Lion Gold and a Clio Gold,, among other accolades.

    “Andy is an established artist whose work is timeless,” said ArsenalCreative managing partner Mark Leiss. “With our recent growth, I felt this was the perfect opportunity to invite Andy on board to continue the excellent work ArsenalCreative is known for. He is exactly the type of talent we have been seeking to drive us to the next level.”

    A 15-year plus veteran of the industry, Bate has a portfolio which includes complex campaigns for such brands as Nike, Adidas, Powerade, Xfinity, Microsoft, Hyundai, Verizon and Beats by Dre. Prior to his three-year tenure at a52, Bate began his professional career at The Mill London and in 2009 transferred to The Mill LA, helping to expand that then recently opened West Coast studio. He has contributed to projects over the years out of such agencies as Wieden+Kennedy, Black Ops, BBDO, Commonwealth, Doner, Mullen, Team One, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Publicis.

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.

    The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.

    The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.

    The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

    Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?

    DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.

    Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?

    DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."

    That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More

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