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The Finest Freelancers In Entertainment Advertising

2009-11-24T16:19:44-08:00

One of the many self-described studio creeps we count among our readers has asked us, in the interest of what we in the blogosphere call “community”, to offer to post the websites of any of you self-unemployed freelancers out there looking for to earn big bucks* in the world of entertainment advertising.

The links will be featured in the top right colum of our blog every day under the banner:

The Finest Freelancers In Entertainment Advertising

If you are an experienced (and by “experienced” we mean this ain’t your first time at the rodeo and yet, somehow you are still brimming with joyful enthusiasm) art director, editor, digital illustrator, finisher, copywriter, account exec, assistant or whatever the hell it is you do, send us a link to your website or your email address and we will post it.

Cordially yours,

EdwinaTrout@gmail.com

*No mention was made as to when freelancers could expect actual payment of those big bucks.

If A Clod (Or Crew) Be Washed Away

2009-11-23T09:27:28-08:00

No man is an island. entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. - John Donne

Confidential to “From Where I Sit”: Sorry, but we will not post your evaluation of Crew’s Cast of Characters. As much as we can, we try to avoid personal attacks in this forum - we don’t always succeed, but we ask that our readers make the same half-assed effort that we do.

High Noon At Crew

2009-11-20T10:20:06-08:00

The chatter is off the charts today. Rumor has it that the bank pulled the plug on Crew Creative and they have until noon today to clear out of Dodge.

Our deepest sympathies to all you rat bastard freelancers left unpaid.

For those wishing to review the gory details, we've attached a copy of the Chapter 11 Petition here.

Makes Us Wanna Shoop Shoop Shoop

2009-11-19T06:51:10-08:00

One of the many high-strung creative types we count among our readers sent us the latest teaser for Salt along with this one-of-a-kind rebuttal poster - to which we would like to add our own rejoinder.

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Key Arts And Crafts

2009-11-17T07:14:34-08:00

Looks like Universal stepped into a pile of poo when it made the decision to eighty-six the film’s only black couple on the UK poster for Couples Retreat.

Of course, if you've seen this crapfest of a movie (written by Vaughn and Farveau) you're probably wondering why Jason Bateman, Kristen Davis, Malin Ackerman and Kristen Bell didn't didn't ask to have their images removed as well.

You can read about this international incident the Daily Mail, or, if you're like us, you'll prefer the more incisive reporting of Gawker’s Defamer along with the usual buttload of comments posted on The Huffington Post.

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This Just In...

2009-11-13T18:32:04-08:00

Trailer Park Re-organizes Home Entertainment Division

Matt Brubaker Takes on Additional Role and is Named President of Theatrical and Theatrical Home Entertainment and Mike Leathers to President of Television and Television Home Entertainment

Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 13, 2009

Trailer Park today announced a re-organization of its Home Entertainment Division.

“Our Client’s marketing organizations are evolving to drive greater efficiencies and results – its our responsibility as their agency partner to evolve our model as well,” said Trailer Park CEO, Rick Eiserman.

Effective immediately, Matt Brubaker, President of Theatrical, will take on the additional responsibilities of Theatrical Home Entertainment (feature films and direct to video films).

“Matt is an incredible talent and combining both the theatrical and home entertainment divisions under his leadership ensures we’re delivering our top creative product throughout the entire life of a film,” said Eiserman.

Additionally, Mike Leathers, President of Television will expand his role to include Television Home Entertainment (network and cable series on DVD).

“Mike has done a tremendous job since taking over as President of the television division less than a year ago. The addition of Television Home Entertainment is a natural evolution of his role,” Eiserman continues.

In conjunction with the promotions, Trailer Park announced the departures of Trailer Park execs Neal Spector and Joel Johnston.

"Neal and Joel have made countless contributions to Trailer Park and our clients businesses over the years. On behalf of Trailer Park’s management team and employees, I want to thank them and wish them well in their future endeavors.”

These changes follow the recent expansion of Trailer Park’s Advanced Content group which includes DVD and Blu Ray menus, content, games, apps and epk. Curt Doty, formerly of Universal Home Entertainment and Deluxe, leads the 65-person Advanced Content team.

Eiserman added, “Trailer Park is not only committed to home entertainment but continues to make significant investments in talent and resources to ensure we remain a valued partner for our clients as they navigate this ever-changing landscape.”

Trailer Park, based in Hollywood, CA, is the entertainment industry’s leading entertainment marketing agency – a highly creative, collaborative agency spanning AV, Digital, Print/Design and Advanced Content. The agency's clients span theatrical, home entertainment, television, videogames, consumer products, and live events. For more information about Trailer Park go to http://www.trailerpark.com

Press Inquires: Dan Harary/Asbury PR 310/859-1831 asburypr@aol.com

Other Inquires: Rick Eiserman/Trailer Park rick.eiserman@trailerpark.com

Why We Love The Onion

2009-11-13T09:40:31-08:00

From The Onion 5.28.03

From Our Archives

2009-11-11T12:50:02-08:00

Edwina Trout

Into The Woods

2009-11-09T09:43:01-08:00

Edwina Trout

Celebrating Achievement In The Entertainment Advertising Arts And Sciences

2009-11-05T07:09:50-08:00

Edwina Trout

Let He Whose Copy Is Without Puns Cast The First Stone

2009-11-04T08:21:56-08:00

Uh oh, it looks like the irrepressible wags in civilian advertising are having fun at the expense of those of us in the entertainment sector.

One of the many copywriting crazymakers we count among our readers sent us this AdFreak post that describes the Sherlock Holmes tagline as being, among a host of other unpleasant things, "cringe- worthy."

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I'll Give You My Gun When You Take It From My Cold, Dead Forehead

2009-11-03T07:42:51-08:00

Edwina Trout