Snug, the Santa Monica-based production house recently launched by director Michael Grasso, has signed independent rep Arthur Portnoy to handle the East Coast….Bicoastal Trollback + Company has entered into a relationship with Brent Novick of independent rep firm Novick Inc. for sales on the West Coast….Visual Music, Woodland Hills, Calif., has signed independent rep Jack Lewis of Lewis & Associates to handle the Midwest….Charlie McBrearty and Vanessa McLean of Los Angeles-based independent rep firm Shortlist have taken on the West Coast for director Robert Bryant of bicoastal Order. The rest of Order’s directorial roster continues to be handled out West by indie rep Connie Mellors of Connie Mellors & Company, Toluca Lake, Calif….Red Truck Films, Raleigh, N.C., has signed directors Tracy Helms and Michael Ivey for exclusive representation in the Southeast…..Orlando Management, Sherman Oaks, Calif., has signed DP Ralph Linhardt for exclusive representation. His credits include spots for Clairol, Lexus, Top Flite, X-Box, Panda Express, Fuji Film and Southern California Edison….Production designers Paul Dove and Stephen Sinclair have signed with bicoastal Paradigm for exclusive representation….Wardrobe stylist Kelle Kutsugersa has signed with the Montana Artists Agency, Los Angeles, for spot and feature representation….DP Tim Suhrstedt is now available through Innovative Artists, Santa Monica, for commercials after wrapping principal photography on Little Miss Sunshine with directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (whose spot roost is Bob Industries, Santa Monica)….
Ripples of L.A. Fires Continue As Meghan Delays Netflix Series Launch, Composer’s Works Lost
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue.
Several projects and awards shows have been delayed, with the Producers Guild opting not to announce its nominations Sunday due to ongoing effects of the fire. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, also announced she would not launch a Netflix lifestyles program until March.
After a fierce battle Saturday, firefighters managed to fight back flames in Mandeville Canyon, home to Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities near Pacific Palisades not far from the coast, where swooping helicopters dumped water as the blaze charged downhill. While firefighters have been able to push the flames away from several populated areas, strong winds are expected to resume this week and last through Wednesday.
Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and 24 people have died as a result of the fires. More are reported missing and officials expect that number to increase.
Here's more on how the fires are affecting celebrities and the entertainment world.
Meghan delays launch of Netflix series
The Duchess of Sussex has pushed back the release of her new Netflix series due to the wildfires that have ravaged the LA-area.
"With Love, Meghan" was set to debut Wednesday, but the streaming service said Sunday that it supports her request to push the premiere to focus on helping those affected by the fires.
The Duchess was born and raised in Los Angeles and now lives in Montecito, California, with Harry, the Duke of Sussex and their two children.
On Saturday, the royal couple visited Pasadena to hand out food and water to fire... Read More