Wraps Moby Clip, Sony PlayStation Campaign
Up-and-coming director Ben Weinstein has landed his first production house affiliation, signing with Santa Monica-based Notorious 24:7, headed by executive producers Jay Boccia, Neale Ferguson and Marc Smerling. The company handles Weinstein for spots and music videos.
Weinstein has already wrapped two projects under the Notorious 24:7 banner: a music video for Moby’s latest single, “Beautiful,” and a Sony PlayStation Major League Baseball campaign for TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles.
The first two spots in the PlayStation campaign, :15 teaser “Mr. Met” and the :30 “Chavez,” are now airing. For “Chavez,” starring Oakland Athletics’ All-Star third baseman Eric Chavez, Weinstein worked closely with Notorious 24:7 visual effects director Mathew Lamb to create a new take on the frozen moment “bullet-time” effect. Meanwhile “Mr. Met” shows in deadpan humor style the New York Mets mascot picking up his costume at the dry cleaners. The third spot in the campaign is slated to debut this month.
The aforementioned “Beautiful” was at press time listed on the weekly top video charts for both MTV and VH1. Weinstein directed and shot the clip; he has a background as a cinematographer.
Ezra Burke is the director of sales and marketing for Notorious 24:7.“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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