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    Drew Donatelle joins Havas Worldwide Chicago as ECD

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    Drew Donatelle has been named executive creative director at Havas Worldwide Chicago. He comes over from Twitter where he was sr. brand strategist on the auto, dining and retail verticals.

    Donatelle earlier was VP, creative director at DraftFCB, working on integrated campaigns for Jack Daniels, Motorola and Nokia, in addition to driving new business efforts. He was also a key member of Draft’s Concepting Group, a thought laboratory where he honed his approach to idea-centric creative expressed at the right consumer touch points. Before that, he held the position of SVP, creative director at Upshot, a boutique agency focused on Millennials, where he led creative on marquee brands including Absolut, Microsoft, Mirage Resorts and Sony.

    Donatelle’s noteworthy campaigns include a Valspar art poster series that earned recognition at the One Show, Communication Arts and D&AD; the creation of whimsical animated characters for Valspar (Effie winner) and Sharpie; and a humorous integrated campaign for A1 starring 70s rock icon, Meatloaf.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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