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Oscar Nominee For Best Editing – Hank Corwin, Editor of Vice
In Adam McKay’s Vice, former Vice-President Dick Cheney’s life is dramatized in non-linear fashion, jumping around to anachronistic points in the story. “What we did was find these emotional moments that complemented synergistically what was happening,” explained editor Hank Corwin of his work on Vice. For his efforts, Corwin was nominated for the Oscar... »
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Held at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the Cinema Audio Society (CAS) 55th Annual Awards show certainly took its place as a show for the ages. Accolades were given in seven categories for outstanding sound in motion picture and television, as well as a student award and recognition of two products for... »
Writers Guild of America Winners
The Writers Guild of America, West and East, held concurrent ceremonies for the 2019 Writers Guild Awards on February 17, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Awards were given to winners of outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio,... »
Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards
Honoring outstanding achievements in sound editing, the 66th Annual Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Awards took place on Sunday, February 17th at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles with over a thousand in attendance. Golden Reels were handed out in 23 categories encompassing feature films, long-form and short-form television, animation, documentaries, games, special... »
Academy Scientific & Technical Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held their annual Scientific and Technical Awards formal dinner at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills on February 9, 2019 to honor the men, women, and companies whose discoveries and innovations have made a major impact in lasting ways to the motion pictures industry. A highlight of the Academy... »
Cinema Audio Society Awards Winners
The Cinema Audio Society, CAS, held the 55th CAS Awards in the Wilshire Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on February 16, 2019. Awards were presented in seven categories for outstanding sound mixing in motion picture and television, with two in outstanding product. The event had over 650 people in attendance with... »
Julie Socash’s Response to Academy Decision on Awards Telecast
On February 15, 2019, President of the Make-up & Hair Stylist Guild, IATSE Local 706, Julie Socash made a statement regarding the new changes that were announced for the 2019 Academy Awards Telecast. “We know from some of our members, as talented artists and professionals, that they are disappointed by the Academy’s decision to... »
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Winners
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) held the 6th Annual MUAHS Awards at the NOVO by Microsoft at L.A. Live Downtown on February 16, 2019. Winners of the awards were announced at the formal gala in 23 categories of film, television, commercials and live theater with more than 900... »
Opinion: Through a Glass, Darkly – Reactions to the Academy’s Broadcast Cuts
If the Motion Picture Academy thought it was going to have smooth sailing once they retreated from the firestorm on a “most popular picture” category, and decided to go “host-less” this year, well, they were wrong. Storm clouds returned immediately upon the announcement that the awards for cinematography, film editing, live-action short, and makeup... »
Killer Tracks Partners with Wax Ltd. – Launch of New Production Music Label Audio Wax
Killer Tracks, a Universal Publishing Production Music company, has partnered with independent record label Wax Ltd. To launch the new production music label Audio Wax. Multi-platinum-selling producers/songwriters and Wax Ltd. Founders Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry will be leading the Audio Wax label. Audio Wax’s label is being launched with four albums, and will... »
