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    IATSE General Counsel Harold P. Spivak Dies At Age 83

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    Labor attorney Harold P. Spivak, senior partner of New York law firm Spivak, Lipton, Watanabe, Spivak and Moss, passed away Jan. 12 at his home in Manhattan. He was 83.

    Spivak was general counsel for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada (IATSE). He also represented many craft unions serving Broadway theatres, the Metropolitan Opera and Lincoln Center, including those of stagehands, makeup artists, hairstylists, wardrobe personnel and studio mechanics.

    Spivak was born in Savannah, Ga., grew up in New York and graduated from City College and New York University Law School. In 1989, he and his son, Steven B. Spivak, joined with other partners to form Spivak, Lipton, Watanabe, Spivak and Moss.

    Besides his son, a resident of Manhattan, Spivak is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Spivak; a daughter, Barbara Spivak of Newton, Mass.; two sisters, Pearl Levy and Evelyn Weingold of Manhattan; and five grandchildren.

    Donations may be made to the Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla Scholarship Foundation, c/o IATSE, 1515 Broadway, Suite 601, New York, NY 10036.

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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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