Formosa Group (part of Streamland Media) and FOX Post Production Services have entered into a strategic alliance that will broaden the creative talent available to producers, leverage the storied FOX sound facilities and further expand business opportunities for both companies.
Based at the historic FOX Studio Lot in Century City, FOX Post Production Services encompasses four feature mixing stages, two ADR stages, the famous Newman Scoring Stage, a Foley stage and editing rooms to support the full postproduction process. Formosa Group will have a presence in the original Film Editorial building on the lot. Established in the 1930s, and originally named FOX Sound, FOX Post Production Services offers an award-winning roster of industry-leading talent.
Formosa Group launched in 2013 with a vision to become the premier home for creative sound talent and has since expanded rapidly to meet the needs of filmmakers with numerous facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Its award-winning roster provides superior sound services to feature, broadcast, streaming and interactive clients.
“Formosa is revered for its incredible roster of artists, and we’re looking forward to working alongside them,” said Andy Nelson, sr. VP, FOX Post Production Services, who leads the group’s creative mixing staff. “We see such great opportunities for both companies with this new alliance, offering even greater support to the filmmakers with whom we love to collaborate at our state-of-the-art facilities on the lot.”
“Born out of our history of mutual respect, we are building a collaboration that will serve filmmakers at an unprecedented level,” noted Bob Rosenthal, founder of Formosa Group. “This alliance gives us the ability to offer creatives greater flexibility, more access to talent and incredible services in a setting that benefits everyone.”
The FOX Studio Lot is a full-scale production facility supporting every type and size of production. The studio is home to scenic lot locations, 15 filming stages and an historic NY Street set. The full-service backlot encompasses several departments serving all production needs, including Set Lighting, Grip/Canvas, Transportation, Studio Supply, Paint/Staff shops, Wardrobe/Costumes and Crafts Services.
In addition to its production facilities, the FOX Studio Lot houses Fox Corporation and its subsidiaries, including FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, Mar Vista Entertainment, Tubi and FOX Alternative Entertainment.
Currently filming on the FOX Studio Lot are FOX’s hit series, 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Other popular TV programs filmed here include Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, M*A*S*H and the original TV series Batman. Among the many iconic movies filmed on the lot are Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, Die Hard, The Sound of Music, The Seven Year Itch, White Christmas, Hello Dolly, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno and Miracle on 34th Street,
Mike Pierantozzi joins Movers+Shakers as exec creative director
Creative agency Movers+Shakers has appointed Mike Pierantozzi as executive creative director. In this new role, he will help guide the creative direction of Movers+Shakers’ socially-native campaigns. Pierantozzi will report to co-founder and chief creative officer Geoffrey Goldberg.
With nearly two decades of experience as a copywriter, creative director, and multi-platform storyteller, Pierantozzi brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with major brands including Kraft, Unilever, IBM, and Walmart. He has led the creation of award-winning campaigns for agencies like Red Tettemer, Ogilvy, The Brooklyn Brothers, TAXI, Saatchi & Saatchi, and most recently, Vayner, where he spearheaded culturally iconic work for Planters including “Death of Mr. Peanut.” He led the National Down Syndrome Society and Luvs account, whose “First Kid. Second Kid” campaign was awarded by the Effies, ADC, Clios and LIAs.
Outside of the office, Pierantozzi practices what he teaches brands. He’s gone viral multiple times on his own TikTok account, featuring comedic interactions with his son and a trombone. He’s accumulated 15K followers on TikTok.
“Mike brings a rare and awesome combination of deep social and platform experience, a keen eye for excellent storytelling, and a humble and kind approach to leadership,” said Goldberg. “Mike’s got a knack for turning brand stories into cultural movements, making him the perfect fit for Movers+Shakers. He’s got the kind of bold vision and attention to culture that fits perfectly with our mission to push creative boundaries and drive industry firsts. Plus, as a creator himself he has the innate ability to make people stop, laugh, and share--which is exactly what we’re about.”
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