Composer Christopher Lennertz was declared a BMI Icon at Broadcast Music Inc.’s 39th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards Wednesday night (May 10) in Beverly Hills.
Lennertz, a two-time Emmy nominee, veteran film composer and game-music creator, was honored for his 30-year career in media music-making.
BMI president and CEO Mike O’Neill presented the award, noting that Lennertz was “legendary for his diverse and distinct impact across the worlds of film, television and gaming” and telling the 51-year-old composer, “your captivating scores have taken us on a thrilling ride.”
Added BMI’s VP creative, film, TV and visual media Tracy McKnight: “His compelling body of work, from blockbuster films to hit TV shows and gaming, highlights Christopher’s passion for all styles of music and has made him one of the industry’s most sought-after composers. He is also dedicated to giving back through philanthropic work and advancing the next generation of composers.
Lennertz, a two-time Emmy nominee, veteran film composer and game-music creator, was honored for his 30-year career in media music-making.
BMI president and CEO Mike O’Neill presented the award, noting that Lennertz was “legendary for his diverse and distinct impact across the worlds of film, television and gaming” and telling the 51-year-old composer, “your captivating scores have taken us on a thrilling ride.”
Added BMI’s VP creative, film, TV and visual media Tracy McKnight: “His compelling body of work, from blockbuster films to hit TV shows and gaming, highlights Christopher’s passion for all styles of music and has made him one of the industry’s most sought-after composers. He is also dedicated to giving back through philanthropic work and advancing the next generation of composers.
- 5/11/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
As the upcoming "Ahsoka" live-action series hovers on the horizon, the recent Star Wars Celebration announcement of Lars Mikkelsen taking up the blue make-up to reprise his legendary animated voice role in the full-bodied flesh sent waves of excitement through Star Wars fans. A main baddie for the final half of the "Star Wars Rebels" animated series created by Dave Filoni (showrunning again for "Ahsoka"), the ice-blue Chiss Admiral proved to be a formidable and terrifying threat to the Ghost crew. Mitth'raw'nuruodo's (Thrawn's Chiss name) epic (re)entrance into the public consciousness provided fond memories for Celebration attendees back in 2016, especially for the generation who grew up with the Legends novels that started with Timothy Zahn's 1991 "Heir to the Empire." That book kicked off an enduring Legends reign for Thrawn as an intelligent Imperial tactician who had no nonsense for Imperial stupidity.
Thrawn might admire how the history rhymes like poetry.
Thrawn might admire how the history rhymes like poetry.
- 4/10/2023
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau held court over the panel for "Ahsoka" at this year's Star Wars Celebration bash. They showed more footage revealing Larrs Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn, introduced the world to the directors of the episodes, and brought out the cast, including Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka) and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera). They even showed an extended cut of the trailer that took us back to the locations of "Star Wars Rebels" and to points beyond we could have never guessed. But one of the most exciting announcements, which could have been overshadowed by everything else in the overstuffed panel, was Filoni's announcement of who will be composing the score for the "Ahsoka" show.
It's none other than Kevin Kiner.
Kevin Kiner
Kevin Kiner might not be a household name like John Williams, but he's actually behind more "Star Wars" music than any other composer alive. As the man...
It's none other than Kevin Kiner.
Kevin Kiner
Kevin Kiner might not be a household name like John Williams, but he's actually behind more "Star Wars" music than any other composer alive. As the man...
- 4/8/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Manila, Philippines – May 21, 2021 – Netflix today released the official trailer for Trese, the highly anticipated Netflix Original Anime series based on the Philippine graphic novel created by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo, premiering on Netflix June 11, 2021.
Trese (L to R) Griffin Puatu as The Kambal and Shay Mitchell as Alexandra Trese in episode 101 of Trese Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2021
Netflix also revealed the English language and Filipino language voice cast of Trese. Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) join Shay Mitchell, previously announced as the voice of Alexandra Trese in the English language version.
Filipino actress Liza Soberano will voice Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series, and will be joined by local professional voice talents Simon dela Cruz (as Crispin...
Trese (L to R) Griffin Puatu as The Kambal and Shay Mitchell as Alexandra Trese in episode 101 of Trese Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2021
Netflix also revealed the English language and Filipino language voice cast of Trese. Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) join Shay Mitchell, previously announced as the voice of Alexandra Trese in the English language version.
Filipino actress Liza Soberano will voice Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series, and will be joined by local professional voice talents Simon dela Cruz (as Crispin...
- 5/31/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Latest 2015 Awards Roundup: "Birdman" Triumphs with Cinematography, Sound Mixing and Editing Awards!
With one week before the Academy Awards, "Birdman" continues its triumphant march towards Oscar glory. Just this past weekend, the Alejandro González Iñárritu contender won the top awards at the American Society of Cinematographers (Asc) awards, the 62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel, and the 51st Cinema Audio Society. The film also took home the Best Contemporary Hair Styling award from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild.
Will this transfer to Oscar glory?
Here's the complete list of winners from the Asc, Golden Reel, Cinema Audio Society, and Make-Up Artist and Hair Stylists Guild awards.
29th American Society of Cinematographers Winners
Feature Film: "Birdman"
Emmanuel Lubezki, Asc, AMC
Television Episodic: "Boardwalk Empire: Golden Days for Boys and Girls"
Jonathan Freeman, Asc
Television Movie/Miniseries/Pilot: "Manhattan" pilot
John Lindley, Asc
Spotlight Award: "Concrete Night" ("Betoniyo")
Peter Flinckenberg, Fsc
62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel Winners
Feature Animation: .Big...
Will this transfer to Oscar glory?
Here's the complete list of winners from the Asc, Golden Reel, Cinema Audio Society, and Make-Up Artist and Hair Stylists Guild awards.
29th American Society of Cinematographers Winners
Feature Film: "Birdman"
Emmanuel Lubezki, Asc, AMC
Television Episodic: "Boardwalk Empire: Golden Days for Boys and Girls"
Jonathan Freeman, Asc
Television Movie/Miniseries/Pilot: "Manhattan" pilot
John Lindley, Asc
Spotlight Award: "Concrete Night" ("Betoniyo")
Peter Flinckenberg, Fsc
62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel Winners
Feature Animation: .Big...
- 2/16/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
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