Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco, has hired Icaro Doria as a group creative director, working on Sprint. Previously, Doria was at Y&R New York, working as a global creative director for Dell Computers, as well as a group creative director running the Bacardi, Virgin Atlantic and VH1 accounts. He also worked at Saatchi & Saatchi NY, where he produced work for brands including JCPenney, Crest, Olay and StuffIt…..The team of Tim Geoghegan and Caprice Yu has joined Crispin Porter+Bogusky as associate creative directors/interactive. A hybrid team, they were hired from BBH New York where they helped create integrated campaigns such as Axe Lab and Axe's Bom Chicka Wah Wah, and had a leading role in the launch of Ally Bank. Previously, they were creative directors for the agency's ZAG brand-invention department. Prior to BBH, they were at 180 Amsterdam where they worked on traditional and digital campaigns for global clients such as Adidas, Dr Pepper, and Motorola….Nexus Productions' new division, Nexus Interactive Arts, has brought director Quayola aboard its worldwide roster. He is will known for his site-specific media art installations, which have gained recognition at shows across the globe, including London, Paris, New York and Buenos Aires. Work such as “Strata” and “Natures”, a series of films, prints and installations demonstrate Quayola's unique artistry and mastery of digital interactive media. A fourth “Strata” installation is currently in development with Palais Des Beaux Arts in Lille, France. Quayola has created spots for leading brands including Nike and Asics and the visuals for acts such as Jay Z and Kylie. Most recently, he worked with fellow Nexus directors, Minivegas, on the visuals for the Red Bull Music Academy's Warp vs Ninja Tune 3D Soundclash….Alexandra Leal, executive producer at wild(child), has become the company's managing partner, assuming management responsibilities over wild(child) and associated houses, including design arm Resident Creative Studio. She still retains her position as executive producer of wild(child) itself, founded by editor Yvette Pineyro. Meredith Machial continues as executive producer of Resident Creative Studio…..
The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.
At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.
Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.
"With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."
Allred said she's ready to prove that Hutchins had a close relationship... Read More