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Westwind Media Expands Leadership Team

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:09 -- Nick Dager

Westwind Media, the Burbank sound design and audio post-production facility, has announced that industry veteran Doug Kent has joined the company as partner and president. Westwind also welcomes re-recording mixers Joe Earle, CAS, and Gabriel J. Serrano, CAS, to its talent roster, which includes recent addition Christian P. Minkler, CAS. With the growing team, Westwind’s award-winning creative talent continues to elevate storytelling for its episodic and feature film clients.

Michael Douglas to Receive Avon Theatre’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 07/29/2024 - 10:12 -- Nick Dager

The Avon Theatre - Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center, has announced that acclaimed actor, producer and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will be the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award ceremony will occur October 22 at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with a private after-party at Towne Parlor, a few blocks down from the theatre.

Mike Bowers Named Chair of The Cinema Foundation

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:17 -- Nick Dager

The National Association of Theatre Owners has announced that Mike Bowers, president & CEO of Harkins Theatres, has been appointed as the new chair of its non-profit organization, The Cinema Foundation. Bowers takes over from Tim Handren, who recently retired as CEO of Santikos Theatres. Tori A. Baker, the CEO and president of the Salt Lake Film Society, will continue to lead as the vice chair of The Cinema Foundation.

Robert Saucedo Named River Oaks Artistic Director

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 11:28 -- Nick Dager

Culinary Khancepts has named Robert Saucedo as the artistic director of River Oaks Theatre. Saucedo has spent the last 13 years working for the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, first as programming director for local franchise operator Triple Tap Ventures and, most recently, as a senior film buyer for the company’s national programming and events team.

Jeffrey Forman Wins CineEurope 2024 International Distributor of the Year Award

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 09:29 -- Nick Dager

Jeffrey Forman, senior vice president, international theatrical sales for The Walt Disney Studios has been named as the CineEurope 2024 recipient of the International Distributor of the Year Award. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on June 20 at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

Brainstorm Opens New Facility in Austin, Texas; Hires Thierry Gonzalo

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 10:36 -- Nick Dager

Brainstorm, manufacturer of real-time 3D graphics and virtual studio technology, has opened a new office and demo studio in Austin, Texas. This company says the expansion marks a significant milestone in its growth and commitment to serving its North American market. In conjunction with the office opening, Brainstorm hired Thierry Gonzalo as the new senior solutions architect. He will be based in Austin.

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