Nice Shoes, the New York City-based creative postproduction studio, has added animation production company HUSH London to its roster of talent. The strategic partnership opens up the U.S. market for HUSH, while enabling Nice Shoes’ design and animation capabilities to merge on select projects with the expertise of HUSH London–which specializes in techniques including 2D, 3D, stop-motion and mixed media. HUSH London had been looking for a U.S. partner and now connects with Nice Shoes….
Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a solutions provider for media creatives and content owners, has appointed James "Jimmy" Biro as a sr. account executive to support the company’s accelerated growth in the Southern California postproduction market. In his new role, Biro will provide clients with complete solutions featuring best-in-class technology, products, and services. A 30-year industry veteran, Biro started his career as a technology advisor in the media and entertainment industry when editors were moving away from linear tape-to-tape editing, sci-fi used practical effects, and DI didn’t yet exist. He has seen the industry evolve and serves as a trusted advisor, Biro is known as a respected advisor, guiding clients’ transformations in all aspects of production, postproduction, QC, mastering, and delivery to studios, post facilities, and boutique post services providers….
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More