June 21st, 2005 – Los Angeles: As Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios continues to evolve, newly tapped Executive Producer Paul Babb is revolutionizing the studios’ approach to sales and marketing, in order to develop a completely open studio environment.

Consolidation & Innovation

The first key step is the promotion of Amy Hassler to the new position of Executive Producer/Director of Marketing. Amy had been R+H’s Animation + Effects Executive Producer and was instrumental in the studios’ tremendous growth. Since coming aboard in 2002, Amy initiated the studios’ relationship with such prominent outside directors as Jake Scott, Sam Raimi, Hank Perlman, Noam Murro and Dayton/Faris.

"With the growth of the commercial division and addition of Steve Beck, it is clearly the time to dedicate my focus to sales and marketing,” says Amy. “The recent changes will allow me to manage the part of the process I really enjoy, including working more closely with our solid team of sales reps. I'm excited about the opportunity this presents," she concludes.

Paul Babb adds: “I’m really excited about Amy taking on the challenge of directing our marketing and sales, and really look forward to working with her and her team.”

Rhythm + Hues will also be streamlining its representation. In her new capacity, Amy will oversee Henry Hagerty on the east coast, Marci Miles in the midwest/Detroit and the team of Toni Saarinen and Jennifer Spencer on the west coast/Texas.

The announcement is the latest in a series of bold new steps in the evolution of the commercial group, building on the momentum created by the recent hiring of Steve Beck, who joined the ranks of the studio’s live action director roster which also includes Clark Anderson and Michael Wright.

ABOUT RHYTHM + HUES COMMERCIAL STUDIOS

A complete digital studio, with live action, CG animation and vfx, design and post production services, Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios draws upon the talent and technical firepower of one of the world’s premiere effects and animation facilities, Rhythm & Hues Studios. Adjacent to the 70,000 sq. ft. facility which houses hundreds of digital artists and staff, the 7,000 sq foot boutique facility of Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios is dedicated to the highest quality of commercial production while committed to providing outstanding client support.

Recent commercial productions include campaigns featuring the GEICO gecko and the Hartford Stag, plus spots for Sudafed, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, AOL, Ritz-Bits and EA Games. Ongoing major projects include Target and Cox Communications. Recent Film Division credits include “The Longest Yard” “The Ring 2,” “The Chronicles of Riddick,” “X-Men 2,” “Daredevil” and “Sum of All Fears.” Currently in production are the eagerly anticipated “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Superman Returns” and “Charlotte’s Web.”