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Relativity EurpoaCorp appoints Candice McDonough as EVP – theatrical publicity
MUMBAI: Relativity EuropaCorp Distribution has appointed Candice McDonough as executive vice president, theatrical publicity.
McDonough will oversee publicity for the distribution company, which supports EuropaCorp’s film releases in the United States and Relativity’s slate.
McDonough joins Relativity EuropaCorp Distribution following 14 years at New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Entertainment, most recently serving as senior vice president of publicity and communications at New Line. During her tenure, she worked on such films as Wedding Crashers, Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers and The Conjuring franchise. Prior to New Line, McDonough worked at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and in development at HBO Films.
“Candice has a terrific reputation with a long history of success working with top talent on renowned film publicity campaigns. We are thrilled to welcome her to the RED team as we look to continue to creatively raise the visibility of our films,” said Relativity EuropaCorp Distribution president of theatrical marketing Tommy Gargotta.
Relativity’s upcoming films include the 2015 Sundance Film Festival hit The Bronze(10 July), Masterminds (7 August) starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis, Kidnap (9 October) starring Halle Berry and Autobahn (30 October) starring Nicholas Hoult, Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley.
EuropaCorp’s upcoming films include The Transporter Refueled (4 September), Shut-In (19 February, 2016) starring Naomi Watts, The Lake (15 July, 2016) starring Sullivan Stapleton and JK Simmons and Nine Lives starring Kevin Spacey.
McDonough begins her new role later this month.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
