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 Issue Date: 02/11/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
USC Annenberg Report: Female Protagonists Reach Parity With Men In Top-Grossing Films Of 2024
For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists equaled the percentage of films with male protagonists, according to a pair of annual studies released Tuesday. Movies like “Wicked,””Inside Out 2” and “The Substance” lifted Hollywood’s theatrical releases to gender parity in leading roles in 2024. Of the 100
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The Women Of “The White Lotus” Check Into Thailand For Season 3
Get ready to check into “The White Lotus” in Thailand for Season 3 — this time, sadly, there’s no room for Jennifer Coolidge, who went overboard in the second season. With the absence of her fan-favorite character Tanya comes the opportunity for other characters to win over the audience, when it returns to screens on
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Curatorial Committee Is Set For The 2025 AICP Show
The AICP has unveiled the full roster for the Curatorial Committee for the 2025 AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial. The committee, representing a lineup of experts from a cross-section of the industry, will gather this spring under the leadership of AICP Show chairperson Patrick Milling-Smith, co-founder and CEO of SMUGGLER. The
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RadicalMedia Signs Director Lena Beug
RadicalMedia has added director Lena Beug to its roster for U.S. representation in commercials. Beug has made her mark across the spotmaking and branded content space, with a portfolio that seamlessly blends authentic, character-driven storytelling, humor, relatability, and striking visuals. She has directed campaigns for brands such as Google, Walmart, HP, Honda, GMC, Toyota, and
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Stadium Creative Group Signs Director Rodney Lucas
Stadium Creative Group has added filmmaker Rodney Lucas to its U.S. commercial roster. Known for his raw, street-level storytelling, Lucas hails from the South Side of Chicago and is now based in Brooklyn, NY. He’s built a career at the intersection of documentary and commercial filmmaking, creating emotionally charged, culturally rich narratives for brands like
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Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says “no thank you”
A group of investors led by Elon Musk is offering about $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI, escalating a dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found a decade ago. Musk and his own AI startup, xAI, and a consortium of investment firms want to take control of the ChatGPT maker
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Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million U.S. viewers
Despite the game being a blowout, Sunday night’s Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City. The game was televised by Fox, Fox Deportes and Telemundo and streamed on Tubi as well as the NFL’s digital platforms. Not only is it a
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Allison Janney to receive 2025 MUAHS Distinguished Artisan Award
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Oscar-winning actress Allison Janney will be presented with the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) Distinguished Artisan Award, the union’s top honor, at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. Hosted by Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, the MUAHS Awards will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century
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Issue Date: 02/11/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
2025 AICP Show Curatorial Committee Announced
The AICP today announced the full roster for the Curatorial Committee for the 2025 AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial. The committee, representing a lineup of experts from a cross-section of the industry, will gather this spring under the leadership of AICP Show Chairperson Patrick-Milling Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SMUGGLER. The
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NYF Announces The Inaugural NYF Lady Liberty Leadership Program
New York Festivals Advertising Awards, NYF Health Awards, and NYF AME Awards, in creative collaboration with Dani Varela, Group Creative Director at The Weber Shandwick Collective, are proud to announce the launch of the NYF Lady Liberty Leadership Program. This initiative, spearheaded by NYF partner, Daniela Varela, who serves as Lead Creative & Program Designer,
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Sound Lounge Welcomes Juan Aceves as Commercial Mixer and Spanish Market Specialist
Sound Lounge, an independent audio post-production studio, is proud to announce the addition of 3x Emmy®-nominated sound mixer Juan Aceves to its team. Joining as a mixer and Spanish market specialist, this marks an exciting step forward in expanding their commercial team and meeting the increasing demand for high-quality Spanish-language commercial work. With over 30
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Allison Janney To Be Honored With the 2025 MUAHS Distinguished Artisan Award
Oscar® winning actress Allison Janney will be presented with the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) Distinguished Artisan Award, the union’s top honor, at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards, presented by the L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. The MUAHS Awards, hosted by Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, will take
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 7 March, the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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