Method Studios

DNEG Fortifies Leadership Team in Sydney, Hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005029/en/
    DNEG hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director for the studio's recently announced new location in Sydney, Australia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Throughout his career, McAusland has held significant entertainment industry leadership roles in both Australia and the United States.
  • McAusland has also served as Managing Director of Deluxe Entertainment Service Group Australia and is a past Chair of Ausfilm.
  • I am delighted to welcome Alaric onboard to lead our new DNEG Sydney team, said Merzin Tavaria, President Global Production and Operations, DNEG.

PIXELYNX Names Entertainment Executive and Visual Effects Pioneer Ed Ulbrich as Strategic Partner

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022

He also produced the visual effects for Warner Bros.' blockbuster Suicide Squad.

Key Points: 
  • He also produced the visual effects for Warner Bros.' blockbuster Suicide Squad.
  • Ulbrich has consulted on strategy and business development spanning creative development, real-time animation, visual effects, virtual production, and XR/AR/VR; across film, television, music, Web3, and the metaverse.
  • He was previously worldwide President and General Manager at Method Studios, and prior was CEO of renowned visual effects studio Digital Domain.
  • Im excited to partner with PIXELYNX to help create new forms and formats of entertainment.

Zions Bancorporation Celebrates the Opening of Its Technology Center in Midvale With Ribbon-Cutting Event

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 15, 2022

(NASDAQ: ZION) today hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: ZION) today hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah.
  • As one of Utahs largest technology employers, Zions welcomes approximately 1,500 technology, operations and other employees to the Platinum LEED-certified building.
  • The building is constructed with low VOC-emitting materials, triple-pane exterior glass, and ultra-efficient heating and cooling systems.
  • Up to 75% of the buildings electricity will be produced onsite by more than 2,000 photovoltaic panels.

Sims Limited Receives HRH The Prince of Wales' Terra Carta Seal in Recognition of Commitment to Creating a Sustainable Future

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The inaugural 2021 Terra Carta Seal recognizes global companies that are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum toward, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural 2021 Terra Carta Seal recognizes global companies that are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum toward, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.
  • "The Terra Carta Seal recognizes those organizations which have made a serious commitment to a future that is much more sustainable, and puts nature, people and the planet at the heart of the economy, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales said.
  • The Terra Carta Seal acknowledges that each industry faces unique challenges in its transition to a sustainable future and they are all at different stages of their journey.
  • The 2021 inaugural Terra Carta Seal recognizes global corporations that are demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.

Award-Winning VFX House Expands Leadership Team, Naming Industry Vet Patrick Davenport as Ghost VFX President

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghost VFX, a leading visual effects house and part of the Streamland Media community of post production businesses, announced Patrick Davenport has been appointed Ghost VFX president. Tom Kendall, previously serving as Ghost VFX president, has taken on the new role of head of Business Development, Sales and Marketing for the company. Rounding out the team, Paul Richards has joined Ghost as EVP of Technology and Crys Forsyth-Smith has been named EVP of Global Production. All four will be based at the company's Burbank, Calif., location.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghost VFX, a leading visual effects house and part of the Streamland Media community of post production businesses, announced Patrick Davenport has been appointed Ghost VFX president.
  • Tom Kendall, previously serving as Ghost VFX president, has taken on the new role of head of Business Development, Sales and Marketing for the company.
  • "Patrick is well-known in the visual effects industry and we're thrilled to have him helm the talented team at Ghost VFX," says Streamland Media President and CEO Bill Romeo.
  • "Patrick's background and international experience make him the right leader at this time of tremendous growth and opportunity for Ghost VFX."

Award-Winning VFX House Expands Leadership Team, Naming Industry Vet Patrick Davenport as Ghost VFX President

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghost VFX, a leading visual effects house and part of the Streamland Media community of post production businesses, announced Patrick Davenport has been appointed Ghost VFX president. Tom Kendall, previously serving as Ghost VFX president, has taken on the new role of head of Business Development, Sales and Marketing for the company. Rounding out the team, Paul Richards has joined Ghost as EVP of Technology and Crys Forsyth-Smith has been named EVP of Global Production. All four will be based at the company's Burbank, Calif., location.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghost VFX, a leading visual effects house and part of the Streamland Media community of post production businesses, announced Patrick Davenport has been appointed Ghost VFX president.
  • Tom Kendall, previously serving as Ghost VFX president, has taken on the new role of head of Business Development, Sales and Marketing for the company.
  • "Patrick is well-known in the visual effects industry and we're thrilled to have him helm the talented team at Ghost VFX," says Streamland Media President and CEO Bill Romeo.
  • "Patrick's background and international experience make him the right leader at this time of tremendous growth and opportunity for Ghost VFX."