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    MPC LA adds exec producer Jo Arghiris

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    LOS ANGELES --

    Jo Arghiris has joined MPC’s Los Angeles studio as executive producer for VFX. In her new role Arghiris will work closely with managing director Andrew Bell and alongside executive producer Elexis Stearn to build and strengthen client relationships, oversee operations, and manage production teams.

    Arghiris began her career in production at MPC in London and has over 15 years of VFX advertising experience. Before rejoining MPC, she has moved up the ranks at The Mill working across London, New York, and most recently Los Angeles as an executive producer where she has led projects with leading agencies, including Deutsch, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, 180LA, Wieden+Kennedy and TBWA Chiat Day.

    Over the course of her career, Jo’s work has garnered prestigious awards, including a Silver Lion at Cannes, two Yellow Pencils at D&AD, a Gold CLIO and a Gold at the One Show. Her wealth of experience spans working with prominent directors, including Traktor, Nicolai Fuglsig, Jake Scott, Stacy Wall, Dante Ariola, Harold Einstein, and Jim Jenkins on campaigns for leading brands such as Nike, Budweiser, Adidas, Target, and Coca-Cola. Notably, Arghiris was instrumental in pushing the scope for award-winning projects, including Tooheys “The Quest” directed by Garth Davis at Exit Films and PlayStation’s “Greatness Awaits” directed by Rupert Sanders of MJZ.

    “Jo’s appointment will continue MPC’s reputation for high-end VFX while setting the forward trajectory for our expanding business,” said Bell. “Her unique global perspective and extensive knowledge of every facet of production, as well as a solid track record in business development makes her a perfect addition to MPC.”

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    Hwang Dong-hyuk On Season 2 of “Squid Game,” Wrapping Production on Season 3; What’s Next?

    Thursday, December 26, 2024

    Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix's "Squid Game," but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go.

    The show has a huge cast and Hwang says it was "really difficult" to manage everyone on set.

    As characters would die, Hwang recalls saying to the actors on their last day, "'Oh no! How sad! I won't see you tomorrow,' but I was always smiling inside."

    "Squid Game" season two premieres Thursday. It once again stars Lee Jung-jae and centers around a secret competition in South Korea that targets people in debt and the winner gets a big cash prize. What they don't know is that losing the game is deadly.

    Hwang originally conceived of the show 15 years ago as a two-hour film but it failed to gain traction with financiers or even interested actors. He put it aside and worked on other films instead. He then had the idea to make it a TV series instead and took the project to Netflix. There, it could reach a wide audience.

    "I never in my wildest dream thought it was going to be this huge," said Hwang, who spoke about the show and what comes next. Answers have been edited for clarity and length.

    Q: What have you learned from "Squid Game"?

    HWANG: I learned that I shouldn't give up. If you love something and if you want to create something, it might not work now, but the time might come later. Or that idea could be the source of inspiration for something else.

    Q: You've already finished filming season three of "Squid Game." Have you thought about what your next project will be?

    HWANG: I'm afraid to talk... Read More

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