Following the appointment of Sabah Ashraf to the role of CEO, North America, global next-generation brand consultancy Superunion has reinforced its leadership team by bringing Ross Clugston aboard as executive creative director in the U.S.
Throughout his career, which includes several years in San Francisco and New York as creative director at Interbrand, Clugston has built teams to push boundaries through innovative efforts for brands including Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Mars Wrigley, Google, Disney and Nissan. His work has been recognized by Cannes, D&AD, AIGA and the ADC.
As ECD at WPP’s Superunion, Clugston will leverage his expertise in tech and healthcare, while also fostering collaboration across agency disciplines from creative to strategy to finance. Clugston will work closely with executive director, strategy, Vincent Roffers in New York, and global chief creative officer Greg Quinton to further strengthen the agency’s approach to client challenges, and apply a methodology that drives solutions for North America and globally.
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More