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Tool Hires Executive Producer Danielle Peretz

April 24, 2013 | By
Tool Hires Executive Producer Danielle Peretz

Tool announced the addition of Danielle Peretz as its newest EP. With years of creative, business and management experience, Peretz has led teams around the world on numerous projects in the advertising, film and music worlds. »

The IABM Training Academy Launches First U.S. Courses

April 24, 2013 | By

The IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) announced that the IABM Training Academy is extending its course offering to the United States. The training academy is dedicated to providing technical training and addressing skills competency issues for members of the broadcast and media industry. It offers courses not only for engineers and technologists, but... »

Production Pipeline Expo Moves to Raleigh Studios

April 23, 2013 | By
Production Pipeline Expo Moves to Raleigh Studios

The venue for the first Production Pipeline Expo has been changed to Raleigh Studios, stages 10 and 14, Hollywood, Calif. The event takes place May 3-4. »

Eighth Annual California Film Commission Locations Breakfast

April 22, 2013 | By

The California Film Commission hosted the Eighth Annual California Locations Breakfast on April 19 at the London in West Hollywood, Calif. Executive director for the CFC, Amy Lemisch was there to give an overview of this year’s Tax Credit Program and to introduce a special panel designed to discuss the ways in which the... »

SAG-AFTRA Board Approves Commercials Contracts, Consolidates Operations

April 22, 2013 | By

The SAG-AFTRA national board of directors approved the recently negotiated commercials contract agreements at a meeting in Los Angeles this weekend. The contract will now go to the membership for a vote. The board also agreed to an operational restructuring plan that will see 10 regional union offices close, and some 60 staff layoffs. »

Scrabble Entertainment Launches Digital Conversion Leasing Program

April 19, 2013 | By

Scrabble Entertainment is rolling out an affordable lease-to-own digital conversion program for theater owners facing a tight deadline to convert to digital. »

Chris Bernier Joins MPC NY as VFX Supervisor and CG Lead

April 18, 2013 | By
Chris Bernier Joins MPC NY as VFX Supervisor and CG Lead

Chris Bernier joined MPC as VFX supervisor and CG lead. “We are delighted that Chris has joined our growing team,” NY executive producer Justin Brukman said. “Chris is an immense creative talent as demonstrated by his impressive reel. We’re looking forward to him taking the lead on a number of projects. Both our creative... »

Todd Soundelux Names Sara Duran-Singer CEO

April 17, 2013 | By
Todd Soundelux Names Sara Duran-Singer CEO

Todd Soundelux announced that Sara Duran-Singer will serve as its new chief executive officer. Duran-Singer, with more than 25 years of experience in the postproduction business, joins the company from Walt Disney Studios, where she most recently served as senior vice president of worldwide postproduction. In this position, Duran-Singer was responsible for the operational... »

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Return to Produce the Oscars

April 17, 2013 | By
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Return to Produce the Oscars

The acclaimed motion picture, television and theater producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to produce the Oscars for a second time next year. The Academy Awards will air live on ABC March 2, 2014. »

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