Archive for June 12th, 2008

Periscope and Gasket Deal Winning Hand with Agency Pitch and High Style Spots

Minneapolis, MN – (June 11, 2008) — Gasket Studios has just completed a four-spot, integrated package for Minnesota-based Treasure Island Resort and Casino via agency Periscope. The campaign showcases the casino’s 50 million dollar renovation – including 230 new suites, a 2808 seat showroom and a 24 lane bowling alley – with a look that mixes retro Hollywood chic with contemporary styling and builds anticipation for Treasure Island’s grand re-launch in August. more

A team from Phoenix Editorial & Designs has won Best Film of the San Francisco Film Race 2008 for its short, “Sweep.� The group—dubbed “Team Shitzu�—includes Junior Editors Matt O’Donnell and Aaron Owen, and Producer Zara Finlay.

The award, which was announced on June 6th, was given to the best short film written, shot, edited and scored within 24 hours. In addition to winning Best Film for San Francisco, “Sweep� also swept eight other categories, including Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and the Audience Award Online. The film also won for Best Leading Actor, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Editing, Best Original Music Score and Best Costume Design. The winning film will automatically be entered into the National Competition, to be held later in 2008. more

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — June 12, 2008 — da Vinci Systems today announced that Infinia, an award-winning Spanish post-production company, has purchased da Vinci’s new Resolveâ„¢ R250 digital imaging suite and accompanying Impresarioâ„¢ control panel. Infinia is the first European post-production facility to deploy da Vinci’s latest color grading technology. more

CYPRESS, CA – (June 12, 2008) – Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, announced its continued sponsorship of the LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph, June 12-14, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Described as “three days of peace, love and photography,� the increasingly popular event will highlight works of legendary photographers, emerging artists, and all the best in photography from the previous year. It is unique in that both aspiring photographers and world-renowned photojournalists will join forces to celebrate their craft. more

Showcasing the versatility of JBL Professional loudspeakers for multi-use and mixed-media environments, Victory Plaza, a commercial development located adjacent to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, installed a JBL loudspeaker system to support its wide variety of uses. This unique retail and entertainment venue not only hosts pre-game and post-game activities held at the Center, such as Dallas Mavericks basketball and Dallas Stars ice hockey games, but is also an attraction itself, drawing shoppers and diners daily throughout the year. more

Four-day program provides training for entertainment and media professionals

Los Angeles- To equip executives with the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving world of media and entertainment, UCLA Anderson School of Management will present the second annual Entertainment and Media Executive Program June 17-20, 2008. The four-day intensive program, led by world-renowned UCLA faculty and key industry leaders, will focus on the challenges and opportunities that emerge from an ever-accelerating shift of production, distribution and consumption of media and entertainment into the digital realm. more

Philadelphia, June 12, 2008— Shooters Post & Transfer (www.shootersinc.com), one of the nation’s most comprehensive digital post production facilities, provided its post production expertise to regional ad agencies, garnering an impressive 23 Gold and Silver Addy Awards at the 2008 Philly Ad Club awards competition. more

ERLANGER, KY, June 12, 2008—TVOne-task is unveiling eight new Cat.5 models at InfoComm in Booth C2430. The 1T-CT-400 Series is a comprehensive system for the transmission of RGBHV or YPbPr video at resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 1080p, plus digital or analog audio signals over Cat.5/5E or Cat.5 cable at great distances. The mix and match approach to the product line enables the user to choose the most cost efficient units to perform a specific task. Three transmitter models are available, two models handle RGBHV and one handles YPbPr format. Five Receiver models continue the theme of flexibility and enable the user to choose the distance, output type and audio capabilities if needed. All Items are available for immediate shipment. more

Chessington, June 11, 2008 — FOR-A UK is expanding its sales force with the appointment of Peter Dinsdale as Sales Manager UK and Northern Europe. With 20 years’ experience in the broadcast industry, the most recent 11 being at Snell & Wilcox, Dinsdale is focusing on Scandinavia, Northern UK and Ireland. more

An expansive oasis of great weather, proximity to abundant production resources and college students, as well as boasting a Bulls team in last year’s top ten, the University of South Florida at the Tampa campus was chosen by the Habana Avenue production team to be the locale for the ESPN College GameDay open. The show, to be hosted by Chris Folwer, Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso airing Saturdays starting this Fall, called for an open with a fresh, high-energy, youthful vibe. more