Like the teenager shown at the beginning of the film, The Appointment simply vanished one day. This British, made-for-tv rarity was essentially the pilot for a potential series of telefilms called A Step in the Wrong Direction. The first and only project produced by First Principle Film — formed by Tom Sachs, Ken Julian, and Lindsey C. Vickers — was financed by the National Coal Board Pension Fund. And Vickers would have helmed several more episodes after The Appointment, but alas, plans for a whole series fizzled out. The first entry, however, had already been completed. The film was instead released on home video in 1982, only to then fall through the cracks in the years that followed.
Those lucky enough to have grown up with video shops might have spotted The Appointment on Betamax or VHS, but digitized copies were, for the longest time, the only way of watching this hidden gem.
Those lucky enough to have grown up with video shops might have spotted The Appointment on Betamax or VHS, but digitized copies were, for the longest time, the only way of watching this hidden gem.
- 7/28/2023
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Award has announced the departure of Michael Ritchie of Revolver with Ian Fowler, MD of @radical.media stepping into his place.
The announcement:
Award today announces the appointment of new committee member Ian Fowler. Ian is Managing Director @radical.media, and Co-chair of the Communications Council’s Commercial Producers Council group, and will be the bridging member between Award and Cpc, ensuring dialogue and exploring fruitful cooperation between the two.
Award Chair Craig Davis commented on his appointment: “Not many people understand ideas, film, content and technology as thoroughly as Ian. It’s another coup for Award that he’s agreed to join the committee and we’re excited to have someone of Ian’s calibre joining”.
As Ian joins, Award says goodbye to long standing member Michael Ritchie from Revolver. Michael was Vice-chair for Award for the past five years and was closely involved in bringing Award under the Communications Council’s umbrella,...
The announcement:
Award today announces the appointment of new committee member Ian Fowler. Ian is Managing Director @radical.media, and Co-chair of the Communications Council’s Commercial Producers Council group, and will be the bridging member between Award and Cpc, ensuring dialogue and exploring fruitful cooperation between the two.
Award Chair Craig Davis commented on his appointment: “Not many people understand ideas, film, content and technology as thoroughly as Ian. It’s another coup for Award that he’s agreed to join the committee and we’re excited to have someone of Ian’s calibre joining”.
As Ian joins, Award says goodbye to long standing member Michael Ritchie from Revolver. Michael was Vice-chair for Award for the past five years and was closely involved in bringing Award under the Communications Council’s umbrella,...
- 10/23/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Médecins Sans Frontières Australia has moved into branded content, creating an online news and documentary service.
The portal – called Msf.TV - is part of a month-long awareness campaign for the medical humanitarian aid group.
The service will report medical news across seven channels on matters such as protests against medical patents, giving care in conflict zones and the fall-out of Nigerian flooding.
The campaign is led by sustainability specialist Republic of Everyone, in collaboration with production company @radical.media, PR agency The Bravery and digital shop Heckler.
Production is guided by @radical.media, who has sent journalist crews to South Sudan and Papua New Guinea, as well as using Reuters and overnight Médecins Sans Frontières field reports to gather the news.
Produced up to the half hour before going to air, the ‘Live’ feed stays in the site’s news section for 24 hours before being archived into one of the other categories.
The portal – called Msf.TV - is part of a month-long awareness campaign for the medical humanitarian aid group.
The service will report medical news across seven channels on matters such as protests against medical patents, giving care in conflict zones and the fall-out of Nigerian flooding.
The campaign is led by sustainability specialist Republic of Everyone, in collaboration with production company @radical.media, PR agency The Bravery and digital shop Heckler.
Production is guided by @radical.media, who has sent journalist crews to South Sudan and Papua New Guinea, as well as using Reuters and overnight Médecins Sans Frontières field reports to gather the news.
Produced up to the half hour before going to air, the ‘Live’ feed stays in the site’s news section for 24 hours before being archived into one of the other categories.
- 10/2/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The next phase of Cadbury’s ‘Joyville’ campaign has launched for the chocolate brand’s new product Marvellous Creations.
Created by Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney, the campaign opens up the world of Joyville further, having introduced the chocolate factory three weeks ago.
The ad, which will run globally including the Cadbury’s home market the UK, was shot in Prague.
Saatchi & Saatchi’s execution – reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory – was created in conjunction with Saatchi Fallon UK to promote the new product range that includes jelly bits, beanies and popping candy.
Ben Wicks, general manager marketing chocolate, for Cadbury said: “Through Marvellous Creations, we are bringing fun and excitement into the way Australians enjoy their favourite chocolate, with the combination of unusual ingredients and flavours that literally tantalise the taste buds with every bite.”
The first teaser came over Easter with digital purple chickens online as part of an experiential campaign in Sydney.
Created by Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney, the campaign opens up the world of Joyville further, having introduced the chocolate factory three weeks ago.
The ad, which will run globally including the Cadbury’s home market the UK, was shot in Prague.
Saatchi & Saatchi’s execution – reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory – was created in conjunction with Saatchi Fallon UK to promote the new product range that includes jelly bits, beanies and popping candy.
Ben Wicks, general manager marketing chocolate, for Cadbury said: “Through Marvellous Creations, we are bringing fun and excitement into the way Australians enjoy their favourite chocolate, with the combination of unusual ingredients and flavours that literally tantalise the taste buds with every bite.”
The first teaser came over Easter with digital purple chickens online as part of an experiential campaign in Sydney.
- 5/7/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
A new three-part online series for Defence Force Recruiting aims to highlight to the public there is more to the Air Force than the pilots.
Created by Gpy&R Melbourne, the ‘Impossible Airfield’ series features 250 troops from less flashy roles within the Air Force, such as plumbers, medics, cooks and logistical personnel, as they’re set a challenge to complete in just 36 hours.
The challenge is for the force to travel to the ‘middle of nowhere’, build a fully operational airfield and land Australia’s largest army aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster in 36 hours.
The episodes contain links within the videos for viewers to learn more about the featured jobs of the troops.
The combined videos are aimed to be both a documentary and interactive recruitment ad.
Chris Northam, Gpy&R’s creative director said: “Impossible Airfield is the biggest, most ambitious project we’ve undertaken for the Defence Force. Watching...
Created by Gpy&R Melbourne, the ‘Impossible Airfield’ series features 250 troops from less flashy roles within the Air Force, such as plumbers, medics, cooks and logistical personnel, as they’re set a challenge to complete in just 36 hours.
The challenge is for the force to travel to the ‘middle of nowhere’, build a fully operational airfield and land Australia’s largest army aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster in 36 hours.
The episodes contain links within the videos for viewers to learn more about the featured jobs of the troops.
The combined videos are aimed to be both a documentary and interactive recruitment ad.
Chris Northam, Gpy&R’s creative director said: “Impossible Airfield is the biggest, most ambitious project we’ve undertaken for the Defence Force. Watching...
- 3/16/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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