Newly launched strategic creative group ATK PLN has expanded its business development team, bringing on Sonia Reps for Midwest sales representation and Saarinen & Pico for representation on the West Coast. Sonia Reps, led by Sonia Blum and Hillary Herbst, is a full-service representation company specializing in live action, CG, VFX, motion graphics, design, 2D and 3D animation, mixed media, branded content, editorial and music and sound design. Its current roster includes Durable Goods, Rodeo Show, Grand Large, The Famous Group, 71 Degrees North, Bent Image Lab, Nerd Productions, Nylon Studios and The Colonie. Saarinen & Pico, made up of founder Toni Saarinen and Brandon Pico, brings a wealth of experience to their 10-year partnership representing commercial directors, animators and FX artists on the West Coast and Texas markets. Its current roster includes Aggressive, Cultivate, Mutt, Concrete + Clay, BODEGA, Double-wide 360, Click3X, Acme Filmworks and Zoom USA…..
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