At the annual meeting of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (“GALA”), Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, managing partner of Frankfurt Kurnit, was elected to his third term as chairman of GALA. Originally elected as chairman in 2014, his new term will run through the end of 2022.
“I am thrilled to continue as chairman of GALA,” said Greenbaum. “I look forward to continuing to work with GALA’s outstanding members on our many seminars, publications, and other initiatives.”
Under Greenbaum’s leadership, GALA’s membership has grown by more than 20 percent, expanding its coverage around the world–including in Africa and the Middle East. During that time, GALA also launched an annual global advertising law seminar in New York City and published two groundbreaking books, “Advertising Law: A Global Legal Perspective” and “Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective.”
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More