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Dany Cooper receives the Elle from Titus Randall.

The editors of Breath, Backtrack Boys and Blue Murder: Killer Cop part 2 were among the recipients of the 2018 Ellie Awards presented by Australian Screen Editors.

Hosted by comedians Eliza and Hannah Reilly, the awards were handed out on Saturday night at the Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst. In addition, the veteran Edward McQueen Mason Ase was accredited by the guild.

Avid Award for Best Editing in a Feature Drama

Dany Cooper Ase – Breath – presented by Titus Randall.

Audio Network Award for Best Editing in a Documentary Feature

Andrea Lang Ase – Backtrack Boys – presented by Jess Ossington to Sally Fryer.

The Blue Post Award for Best Editing in a Drama

Bill Russo Ase – Blue Murder: Killer Cop Part 2 – presented by Rachel Knowles to Peter Crombie.

Spectrum Films Award for Best Editing in a Documentary

Sam Hart & Harriet Clutterbuck Ase – Hawke: The Larrikin and the...

Andrew Mooney, who for the past 12 years has overseen one the of the world’s most lucrative merchandisers as head of Disney Consumer Products, has resigned. He joined Disney’s most profitable unit as president in 1999 and was upped to chairman in May 2003. No word yet on what “a leadership role with another organization” means. Here’s the email he sent to employees today: It’s never easy to leave a place you love, but today I informed Bob Iger that I’ve made the difficult decision to resign as Chairman of Disney Consumer Products. After 30 years contributing to the success of two of the world’s most valuable brands in Disney and Nike, I believe this is the perfect time to take that experience into a leadership role with another organization and corporate boards. It has been a tremendous honor to have worked for a company like Disney for...