BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.,
March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Just one month after Hollywood Studios International
announced the formation of iCreate, their boutique photo
agency, the burgeoning company has announced they will now
represent award-winning photographer Roger Erickson. "Having such a talented
individual as Roger on our team gives us a professional with years
of experience working with widely recognized international brands,"
said Leigh Andersen, managing
director of iCreate. "Roger's achievements in photography speak for
themselves, and his ability to work with models, musicians, actors
and other celebrities is highly regarded throughout the
industry."
Steven Saxton, Chairman and CEO
of Hollywood Studios International, is pleased with the agency's
quick development and says it is exceeding his expectations. "HSI
is thrilled with the rapid and consistent growth that iCreate has
shown since its launch just last month," Saxton said. "We are
excited to be at the forefront of artist representation, and look
forward to continued synergy among all of the HSI brands."
Erickson, an accomplished photographer with more than 15 years
of commercial photography experience, comes to iCreate with a
resume overflowing with work for some of the largest brands and
publications in the world. Regularly called on for his ability to
shoot a variety of styles, he has proven to be invaluable for his
range, which spans from arty, high concept shoots to compelling
portraiture. He looks forward to the opportunities that iCreate and
HSI offer and is excited to be on board. "Given Hollywood Studios
International expansion domestically and globally, I feel that
working with industry veteran Steven
Saxton will provide excellent exposure at the forefront of
the entertainment industry," Erickson said.
Throughout his lengthy career his work has been featured in
Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, ESPN, Newsweek, The
Advocate and Vogue Mexico, among many others, and he has
worked with such international brands as Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Gatorade, Fox and Royal
Caribbean. A fixture in the music industry, he is regularly hired
to shoot album packaging and promotional photos and has done so for
the likes of LL Cool J, Lil'Kim, JaRule, Brandy, Musiq, Danity Kane
and Jim Jones. His work is featured
in the books "Hip Hop Immortals," "More Body and Soul," and
"Indochine." Erickson has photographed hip-hop superstar Eminem for
the cover of Britain's Q,
New York Giant's running back Tiki
Barber for Men's Fitness, the cast of My Name Is
Earl for TV Guide, a myriad of celebrities, from
Samuel L. Jackson to Ozzy Osbourne, and beautiful models for
countless publications and campaigns, proving that he is a master
behind the lens.
ABOUT iCREATE
iCreate represents world-class photographers in New York and Los
Angeles. This is a very specialized business that
selectively identifies the truly rare talent and promotes the
professional careers of these artists, with photographers
specializing in portraiture, fashion, commercial and entertainment
advertising and fine art.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
Hollywood Studios International (Pink Sheets: HYWS) is a
privately held media holding company focused on the intelligent
deployment of capital in the entertainment industry. The company
has developed a portfolio of fee-based businesses ranging from
talent representation to international distribution. Following the
current round of private funding, the Company intends to file with
the SEC to be a publicly traded company.
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of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. Investors are cautioned that all
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significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking
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a representation by the Company or any other person that the
objective and plans of the Company will be achieved.
SOURCE Hollywood Studios International