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    Street Talk for March 6, 2020

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    Thinkingbox’s (l-r) Paul Solomon, Michael Kern and Amir Sahba
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    Amsterdam-based HALAL has signed director Salomon Ligthelm for representation in the Netherlands spanning commercials and branded content. His ad representation in the rest of the world continues to be handled by production house Stink. In addition to being a Vimeo favorite, Ligthelm has compiled a body of work that includes campaigns for the likes of Audi, S7, Puma and Valvoline, garnering recognition at the Cannes lions, UKMVAs and Ciclope. Ligthelm’s first joint piece of work with HALAL is a global adidas campaign….

    NY-based Dress Code has added hyper design-focused directing collective Snask to its roster for representation in the U.S. and Canada. Based in Sweden, Snask has a global creative following and is currently working on a production in the U.S. for an undisclosed yogurt brand….

    Vancouver-headquartered interactive production studio Thinkingbox has acquired digital studio Welikesmall (WLS) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The newly combined multi-discipline experiential and design creative shop–now operating under the Thinkingbox banner–will be run by Thinkingbox CEO and founder, Amir Sahba. Meanwhile, Michael Kern and Paul Solomon, the founders of WLS, will take on the new titles of chief creative officer and chief technology officer, respectively. The deal expands the overall company’s reach to markets including Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City….

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    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

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