Mob Scene, an entertainment marketing agency for major motion picture studios, television networks, and production companies, has bolstered its executive team with two senior level promotions: Jason Groff has been named the company’s president, while Mitchell Rubinstein becomes its chief operating officer. Prior to their promotions, Groff had been the company’s EVP of operations; Rubinstein had been Mob Scene’s SVP of creative content. In their new posts, Groff will oversee all of Mob Scene’s businesses and creative services. Rubinstein will be responsible for oversight of the agency’s overall daily operations across all divisions….
Sesame Workshop has named Benjamin Lehmann the new executive producer of Sesame Street, taking the helm from creative director and interim executive producer Brown Johnson. Lehmann has served as the show’s supervising producer since 2015. He first joined Sesame Street production as a PA in 2001, rising through the ranks to producer in 2007; he has also served as a director for the past three years. Lehmann has won multiple awards for his work on Sesame Street, including nine Emmys and four Producers Guild Awards. Recently, he and the Sesame Street production team won a Primetime Emmy for 2016’s holiday special, Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas. He also directed The Magical Wand Chase, a season-launching special that aired on HBO on Saturday, November 11th, 2017. Lehmann currently co-chairs the Community Action Committee for the Producers Guild East, where he helps connect film and television productions with volunteer opportunities. Prior to joining Sesame Workshop, he was an independent producer, cinematographer, and director with his own production company; his work included both television and feature films. He received a BA from Colorado University, Boulder. Lehmann grew up in Paris and Los Angeles; he now lives in Queens, New York with his wife and two children….
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More