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    Brian Flores launches Fresh Squeezed Music

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    DALLAS --

    Award-winning composer and executive creative director Brian Flores has launched Fresh Squeezed Music, a Dallas-based company that will partner with agencies, brands and production companies to create everything from original scores and custom sound design for a wide variety of content, to music licensing with custom curated playlists. 

    Flores–who had formerly served as ECD/partner at BREED music in Dallas–teams in the new venture with long-time friend and collaborator, executive producer Kathy Whitbeck. Most recently Whitbeck has been active in the postproduction space, freelance exec producing for Checkmate Edit and Spot Welders.

    Fresh Squeezed Music just wrapped a project for D3/PepsiCo. The shop is currently working on music and audio branding for two commercials promoting Just Bare and a single spot for its  parent company, Pilgrim’s Pride. Upcoming projects include AT&T and JCPenney.

    During his tenure at BREED which started in 2010, Flores has turned out work that has won Clios, Tellys, ADDYs and Webby recognition. He also served as creative director for BREED on the music for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which won the Best Animated Short Film Oscar in 2012. 

    Flores brings to Fresh Squeezed 30-plus years experience as a composer and creative director. Whitbeck has more than 20 years experience as a producer on the agency, postproduction and music sides of the business.

    Among Flores’ past collaborators is Bill Cochran, creative principal at The Lerma Agency, who related, “I’ve worked with Brian on countless occasions and, every time, he’s knocked it out of the park. Brian always provides a solid range of options–each track well thought out and conceptually on point. Also, Brian is just a blast to work with. His enthusiasm is infectious.”

    For the team at ad agency Dieste, which has collaborated with Flores on brands including Pepsi, Gatorade, Sierra Mist, Hyundai, Nissan, Nationwide Insurance and AT&T, group creative director Benjamin Jara said, “Brian is our go-to guy when we need music for our award-winning work. But most importantly, he’s a great person who I’m always happy to work with.” EP John Costello added, “The talent level and passion to create music that Brian brings is outstanding. We are looking forward to working with Brian’s new music house Fresh Squeezed Music.”

    Fresh Squeezed Music is represented by Alyson Griffith of AG Reps.

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    The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.

    At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.

    Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.

    Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.

    "With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."

    Allred said she's ready to prove that Hutchins had a close relationship... Read More

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