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    Curious Shift In Spots And Branded Fare

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    By Robert Goldrich

    NEW YORK --

    Animation studio Curious Pictures has brought in a new executive producer of commercials, Mary Knox. She takes over the position held by company partner David Starr who now becomes the shop’s executive producer of branded entertainment. Additionally, Curious has fortified its directorial roster, adding the team of Ugly (Abraham Spear and Rohitash Rao) and taking on representation for Baltimore animation house Buoyant Duck.

    Knox most recently served as a partner at New York-headquartered independent rep firm Commercial Artists Management. She played a lead role in bringing Ugly and Buoyant Duck into the Curious fold, and is known for helping to uncover new creative and directorial talent. Earlier in her career, Knox was the editor of SHOOT.

    Meanwhile Starr’s prime focus turns to the branded content/specialized marketing arena. Curious has already made inroads into this sector with branded entertainment projects for such clients as AOL, Mattel and Burger King.

    The aforementioned directorial additions also figure to make their mark in both spots and branded content. Ugly gained inclusion into Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Directors Showcase earlier this year. The duo recently wrapped a multi-spot, integrated branding campaign for Fuel TV, FOX Sports’ new extreme sports network. In addition to working in spots, Ugly intends to add to Curious’ capabilities in the emerging market for short animated films that can be downloaded and viewed on cell phones.

        James Proimos is the animation director for Buoyant Duck. He comes aboard Curious’ roster of directors. Proimos is currently working on projects for National Geographic TV and Film, as well as an animated feature for Nickelodeon Movies. Over the years, Buoyant Duck’s work has garnered recognition at the Clios, The One Show and the Cannes International Advertising Festival.

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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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