Creative studio World Famous has secured Claire & Company for West Coast representation in commercials, broadcast, immersive and branded content….DP Gyula Pados has recently completed principal photography on The Maze Runner 2: The Scorch Trials directed by Wes Ball and starring Dylan O’Brien. Pados is now available for commercials, television, and feature films through The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica…DP Phil Méheux, BSC has signed with Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) for representation. Méheux will be feted with the honorary International Award at the 29th Annual ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography on Feb. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. His career spans four decades and includes The Long Good Friday, The Fourth Protocol, GoldenEye and Casino Royale (2006). He was president of the BSC from 2002-2006. DDA has also booked DP Sam Levy on director Rebecca Miller’s feature Maggie’s Plan. DDA recent television bookings include DP Frank Perl on season 6 of Rizzoli & Isles (Network: TNT, Production Company: Warner Horizon Television); DP Ross Riege on the pilot for Quality Time (Network: TBS, Production Company: Entertainment One Television, Contend); DP Stephen St. John on splinter unit/inserts for the series Sleepy Hollow (Network: Fox, Production Company: K/O Paper Products); and costume designer Jill Lucas on season two of Murder In The First (Network: TNT, Production Company: TNT Originals)….Direct marketing firm Platinum Advertising has hired Bill Rowland as chief sales officer. He serves as a sr. corporate member at his new roost. Rowland co-founded a direct marketing company in 1999 that brought in more than $120 million in revenue. He also enjoyed success with direct sales in the healthcare industry as well as doing significant work for several Fortune 500 companies….
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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