Independent rep firm OPTiONS has taken on the West Coast and Texas for Ranch Exit Films, which features the talents of director Chris Patterson who’s known for his work in action sports as well as running footage packages….Liz Laine Reps has signed director Scott Dikkers for exclusive commercial representation throughout the U.S. and Canada. Dikkers recently established Dikkers Cartoon Company to produce G-rated cartoons for all formats, including commercials. Liz Lane Reps, though, will be representing him as a director for both animation and live action, with his work posted on the Scott Dikkers studio site. Dikkers is a founder of The Onion and its editor-in-chief for nearly two decades. He created the Onion’s news parody format and launched its humor website. Dikkers developed its ONN videos and the Onion News Radio, which reach an audience of over 20 million a week, are consistently rated among the top iTunes podcasts, and won a Peabody Award in 2009. He has animated cartoons for MTV and Saturday Night Live….
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
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