Industry Sector – Page 2

Sam Craig Named Vice President of Cloud Production Engineering for Advanced Systems Group

March 20, 2023 Staff Comments Off

Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced that Sam Craig has joined the company as Vice President of Cloud Production Engineering. Craig will be part of ASG’s cloud-based live production division, reporting to Chief Cloud Officer Claudia Souza. Craig comes to ASG with a successful track record leading collaborative teams to ensure the proper translation of engineering technicalities into a […]

Union Roundup: This Past Oscar Season Was One of Risk and Gratitude — All At Once

March 17, 2023 Mark London Williams Comments Off

Although Michelle Yeoh has had many occasions this award season to grow used to ovations — many of them standing — she received her final one of the season walking into the media interview room at the Dolby after winning her Best Actress Oscar, and that one, apparently, took her by surprise. “That was quite a welcome!” she said. “Are you sure you’re press?” But indeed we were. After all, […]

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Review: Childish Superheroes Deliver Low-Stakes Magic in DC’s Latest Sequel

March 17, 2023 J. Don Birnam Comments Off

The DC Extended Universe, which will come to a close later this year with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, hasn’t done many things right, but director David F. Sandberg‘s Shazam! is one of the few exceptions. The title character is played by a charming Zachary Levi, and his teenage alter-ego is Billy Batson (Asher Angel), who lives in a Philadelphia foster home. He’s gifted magical, god-like superpowers by an ancient […]

Martin Carrier Departs as President of MELS

March 17, 2023 Staff Comments Off

Martin Carrier, President of MELS, is stepping down from his position on March 24. After three years at the helm of the company, announced by TVA Group. Mr. Carrier has informed management that he wishes to pursue new challenges. Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor, thanked Martin Carrier for his contribution to the company. In addition to his role in developing MELS’ business and extending its […]

Tom Joyner, First A.D. on Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and UPM on The Blues Brothers, Dies at 79

March 15, 2023 Staff Comments Off

Tom Joyner, who served as First Assistant Director on Steven Spielberg‘s Jaws, died last month following a long battle with cancer and heart disease, reports Deadline. He was 79. Joyner began his career in the film industry in 1969 when he was accepted into the DGA’s program for assistant director. He got his start as a Second A.D. on Spielberg’s Sugarland Express and Clint Eastwood’s High Plains Drifter before being bumped up to […]

LIV Golf Strips Broadcast Crews of Healthcare and Other Benefits Despite $1 Billion in Projected Spending

March 15, 2023 Staff Comments Off

Broadcast workers are integral to the success of every sports production and take pride in their work to bring quality content to audiences worldwide. However, many behind-the-scenes technicians responsible for LIV Golf coverage feel far from valued team members. In LIV Golf’s inaugural season last year, crewmembers worked under a union contract, which contributed to the healthcare and retirement benefits that all workers deserve. But the deal changed for the […]

Cinema Audio Society Names Peter Kurland President, Unveils New CAS Board of Directors

March 15, 2023 Staff Comments Off

The Cinema Audio Society has announced its newly elected CAS Board of Directors. Taking the helm as CAS President is Peter Kurland, CAS, while Steve Venezia, CAS, Frank Morrone, CAS, and Lee Orloff, CAS were re-elected to their executive positions as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. Kurland previously made headlines last year when he resigned as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over the org’s decision […]

Infinity Pool Cinematographer Karim Hussain, CSC on His Visual Experiments With Director Brandon Cronenberg

March 13, 2023 Edward Douglas Comments Off

Brandon Cronenberg‘s last two films, Possessor and Infinity Pool, look so unique and distinctive from all other movies out there, genre or otherwise. That’s a direct result of his ongoing collaboration with Cinematographer Karim Hussain, CSC, is a legend among Canadian genre fans, having shot a number of local horror movies such as Ted Geoghegan‘s We Are Still Here and Jay Baruchel‘s Random Acts of Violence. He’s also an involved […]

Michele Imperato Stabile Named President of Worldwide Physical Production at Warner Bros.

March 13, 2023 Staff Comments Off

Michele “Missy” Imperato Stabile has been named President of Worldwide Physical Production at Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio announced on Friday. She will report directly to Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy, the co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Imperato Stabile will join the studio in the coming weeks, and her new role will see her leading the division responsible for all physical production aspects of films from Warner Bros. Pictures, DC […]

Awards

Oscars Winners List: Everything Everywhere All at Once Dominates as Ruth Carter Becomes First Black Woman to Win Two Academy Awards

March 12, 2023 Jeff Sneider Comments Off

The 95th Academy Awards have wrapped up at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once led the way, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony, which avoided a repeat of The Slap and all other potential controversies, so the Academy didn’t have to rely on […]