Archive for July 8th, 2008

Post Logic Studios, a division of Prime Focus Group, has completed DI and VFX services for HighRoad Entertainment’s “The Perfect Game.� The inspirational feature will be released theatrically by Lionsgate Entertainment August 8, 2008. “The Perfect Game� was directed by William Dear and filmed by DP Bryan Greenberg from a script by W. William Winokur.

“The Perfect Game� centers on the 1957 Little League World Series Champions, a barefooted, rag-tag team of boys from poverty-stricken Monterrey, Mexico who defied extraordinary odds to become the first foreign team to win Little League World Series—doing so in a perfect game, the only one in championship history. Based on a true story, “The Perfect Game� tells the tale of how their miracle changed not only their lives, but also an entire city’s destiny. more

July 3, 2008 — As tennis fans globally watch the 2008 Wimbledon Championships live from the All England Club this week, a large variety of Thomson Grass Valleyâ„¢ high-definition (HD) production equipment from Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), the worldwide leader in video solutions, is following every lightning-fast serve. The Grand Slam tournament, which some broadcasters are carrying in crystal-clear HDTV for the first time ever, runs through to July 6. more

NEW YORK— Multi-disciplinary creative studio Thornberg & Forester has made its third leap in 18 months, moving to a larger space at 78 Fifth Avenue, 6th floor. The move more than triples the size of T&F’s studio and office space, offering more than 3,000 square feet. With views of Union Square and Washington Square Park, the sunlight-drenched hub is designed to foster collaboration between clients and creatives and promote workflow efficiency. more

LOS ANGELES–Widget Post, the largest independently-owed audio post production company in Los Angeles, has hired Karen White as Vice President of Sales. White brings more than 20 years of experience in post production to her new role and most recently served as Vice President of Sales at Pacific Soundwaves, Burbank. She will lead the sales effort for Widget Post’s world class audio facilities in Culver City and Hollywood and seek to expand its business in film and television. more

In a continuing effort to better service the evolving needs of the entertainment community in London, Ascent Media Group (AMG) has merged several of its UK-based companies and rebranded them under the name Ascent 142. The new name is a nod to the company’s iconic Film House address, 142 Wardour Street.

Ascent 142 will offer a full complement of feature film, television, DVD and content management services. The new facility is the culmination of the seamless merging of One Post, St. Anne’s Post, Stream and Wardour Street’s Media Management services. more

Cine-tal’s Cinemage HD calibrated display system was recently used during the production of Open Air, a political drama from Arcady Bay Entertainment, to perform instant review of data captured by a Sony F23 digital cinema camera and to apply color grading LUTs in real time on the set. The display system allowed the filmmakers to shoot with confidence, establish looks at the outset of production and jump start the post production process. more

Move to Enable Independent Decision Making on Deals in Region

MIAMI, FLORIDA, July 8, 2008 — FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, in recognition of the company’s growth in the Latin American and Caribbean markets, has announced that FOR-A Latin America has been officially incorporated as FOR-A Latin America, Inc. Mr. Hiroaki Tanoue will serve a dual role as president of FOR-A Latin America Inc. and Executive Vice President of FOR-A Corporation of America. Tanoue has been with FOR-A for fourteen years. He helped open the company’s New York office and served as Eastern Regional Sales manager from 2000 to 2006. Most recently, Tanoue was Deputy Sales Manager for FOR-A, based in the Tokyo World Headquarters. more

New York, NY – (July 7, 2008) – Company X Editor Rob Mead recently worked on a new music video for Sheryl Crow via Interscope Records. “Out of Our Heads� is a powerful anthem for peace with its unifying and uplifting lyrics.

Black-and-white performance footage of Crow and her band are juxtaposed against footage and photos of people – famous and non-famous – waving peace signs. Iconic political leaders, musicians and celebrities such as Jimi Hendrix and Bono, and everyday people from around the world are featured in the video. No matter the era or status, all are gesturing for world peace. more

LOS ANGELES, CA Director Patrick Kiely, perhaps best known for his award-winning music video work while on the roster of A Band Apart and Propaganda Films, both in Los Angeles, and for his spot work via his own company LOGIC, Los Angeles, has teamed with directors Adam Kerscher and Allan Vajda to form A3 http://www.a3films.com,a new boutique production company that will bring expertise directing advertising, network promotion/branding and new media projects of all budgets to the creative marketplace. more

IRVINE, Calif. — July 8, 2008 — Legendary rock band Iron Maiden is using multiple Sonnet Fusionâ„¢ F2 RAID storage systems to record, store, play back, and edit HD concert footage, 35,000 photos, and 34-track live recordings of its groundbreaking “Somewhere Back in Time” tour. The band is the first in history to transport musicians, crew, and equipment on its own Boeing 757, piloted by the band’s charismatic lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. With Dickinson at the controls, “Ed Force One” — named after the band’s iconic mascot — touched down in 21 cities over 45 days during the first leg of the tour. The highly portable Fusion F2 — providing 640GB of storage in a rugged aluminum enclosure about the size of two stacked CD cases — enabled the band and crew to record the shows, edit daily footage, and review images for world press publication during the tour’s torrid travel schedule, anywhere and anytime. more