New York City-based creative content company Versus has appointed Tony Kadillak as EP, business strategy. He is tasked with helping the company expand its reach in entertainment and streaming. Kadillak has spent the majority of his career in branding and promotion for leading entertainment and sports brands. He’s been responsible for developing new business and supporting the strategic growth of agencies while focusing on key clients to drive the value of design-led thinking to their bottom lines. He spent the past three years at design and branding agency Thornberg & Forester, working with brands including the NFL, Spectrum, NBC Sports, Audible, NBC Universal, and A&E Networks. Prior to that Kadillak worked at SaaS startup ZPPR, focused on media collaboration and asset management, and entertainment branding agencies Troika, loyalkaspar, ModOp, and Leroy + Clarkson. He began his career in software in the Bay Area with Ariba (now part of SAP). Kadillak is a Montana native and calls Bozeman home with his family. Versus’ clients include Audible, Disney, Facebook, JBL, Mercedes, NFL, and Verizon….
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