Editor Brent Herrington, a partner in 3008, has assumed sole ownership of the Dallas-based editorial company. He takes over the stake previously held by partner Ken Skaggs who moved on from 3008 this summer to pursue new ventures.
Under Herrington’s leadership, 3008 has already begun to expand, signing editor Gordon Carey for exclusive Dallas representation. (Carey continues to be handled in other markets by Optimus in Chicago.) Carey’s work has won honors ranging from an AICE Award to a Cannes Gold Lion, One Show Pencil, Clio, and Belding Award. Some of his most notable work includes ESPN’s “This is SportsCenter” for Wieden + Kennedy, Holiday Inn’s “Meet Mark” for Fallon, Toyota’s “Mommy and Daddy Like” for Saatchi & Saatchi, Holiday Inn Express’ “Stay Smart” for Fallon and an 18-episode series for Toyota “The History of Tailgating”, which aired on NBC’s Sunday Night Football Halftime Show.
Additionally, editor Michael Irving has returned to 3008 after a stint as a freelancer. Among his editing credits are spots for American Express, RAM, Jeep, Tostitos, TGI Fridays and Prestone.
Furthermore editor Greg Sunmark, who continues to freelance, has connected with 3008 to collaborate for select upcoming projects. He has cut spots for brands such as Amazon, Chrysler, Bacardi and Porsche. His work for McDonald’s and State Farm earned him numerous accolades, including two AICE Award nominations. Recently, Sunmark edited VR content for Acura. In addition, he completed touching work with GMC for Building for America’s Bravest, an organization that builds custom homes for injured American service members.
“As we grow and diversify, we remain focused on our roots as an editorial boutique and our commitment to client service,” said Herrington. “The creative is at the forefront of every project. Our plan is to continue to expand, add staff and even more capabilities.”
On the support side, 3008 has promoted Brian Hwang to executive producer. In that capacity, he will oversee both the postproduction and live-action divisions.
And Lauren Sinclair has joined 3008 to head up new business and marketing efforts. Having worked at McCann Erickson, Ogilvy & Mather and her most recent roost, Grey in New York, she’s helped marketers such as IBM, Eli Lilly, ExxonMobil and Staples grow their brands.
Rom-Com Mainstay Hugh Grant Shifts To The Dark Side and He’s Never Been Happier
After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead.
"Sorry about that," he apologizes. "Tech hell." Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the "devil's tinderbox."
"I think they're killing us. I hate them," he says. "I go on long holidays from them, three or four days at at time. Marvelous."
Hell, and our proximity to it, is a not unrelated topic to Grant's new film, "Heretic." In it, two young Mormon missionaries (Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher) come knocking on a door they'll soon regret visiting. They're welcomed in by Mr. Reed (Grant), an initially charming man who tests their faith in theological debate, and then, in much worse things.
After decades in romantic comedies, Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career. But in "Heretic," a horror thriller from A24, Grant's turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme. The actor who once charmingly stammered in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and who danced to the Pointer Sisters in "Love Actually" is now doing heinous things to young people in a basement.
"It was a challenge," Grant says. "I think human beings need challenges. It makes your beer taste better in the evening if you've climbed a mountain. He was just so wonderfully (expletive)-up."
"Heretic," which opens in theaters Friday, is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-writers of "A Quiet Place." In Grant's hands, Mr. Reed is a divinely good baddie — a scholarly creep whose wry monologues pull from a wide range of references, including, fittingly, Radiohead's "Creep."
In an interview, Grant spoke about these and other facets of his character, his journey... Read More