Digital creative agency Hook, Ann Arbor and Los Angeles, has hired Tony Tung as executive creative director. Tung, who’s based in L.A., will work on all of the shop’s clients including YouTube and Google Search.
As a creative and a producer, Tung has created integrated brand experiences, games and interactive television content for nearly every type of screen. He spent the first half of his career in entertainment before making the segue to advertising.
Tung began his career as a visual designer for Disney and went on to serve various creative roles at agencies and media companies. From 2009 to 2014, he served as VP/director of interactive production at advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Most recently, he co-founded Cloneless Media, a VFX and postproduction company–which he still runs–with a patented platform for creating real-time dynamic video.
Tung said of his joining Hook, “This is a chance to apply my agency background, my creative experience from the entertainment sector, and the technology learnings from co-founding a startup to help solve problems that require an approach blending creativity and technology. In the last few years, Hook has quietly moved from being solely a production shop to now becoming a trusted creative partner for some of the world’s most sophisticated brands and top-tier agencies.”
“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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