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Even if every film and show immediately halted the making of behind-the-scenes features and every entertainment media outlet crashed in the night (although we here atIndieWirewould prefer if that didn’t happen), there still would be a staggering wealth of information out there about how movies get made.

DVD special features, academic lectures, and conference talks onYouTube,to say nothing of books and manuals and how-to guides, all speak to the incredible craft that goes into making the impossible feel real and the ordinary feel present onscreen. The trick, of course, is to know where to look — and fortunately for anyone interested in how sound is key to telling visual stories, InDepth Sound Design is creating an impressive library of behind-the-scenes looks into the art of sound on film.

Sound designerMike James Gallagherhas been fascinated by the layers that add up to create great sound...

Gravitas Ventureshas picked up “Halfway to Amarillo,” a neo-western kind of comedy which is set for distribution this November. Written and directed byBurt Binder,“Amarillo” follows an author who, in a bout of writer’s block, finds that his fictional characters have leapt straight off the pages of his novel and are running amok through Los Angeles.

The film starsPeter Giles( “Portlandia”),Luke Jones( “FBI: Most Wanted”),Lindsey G. Smith( “Happy Death Day”) and Binder. According to the film’s official synopsis, “The story centers around writerMichael Colemanwho comes down with writer’s block when at his lowest point, the main character from his novel, an outlaw namedEli Westplayed by Jones, leaps out of the novel into the real world throwing a wrench into Michael’s life. The villain in the novel, a crooked sheriff named Morgan Ambrose played byGiles,follows in...

Michael Kopsahas tragically passed away at the age of 66.

The beloved Canadian actor, best known for his roles in “The X-Files”and “Smallville”,died on Oct. 23 due to “complications from a brain tumour,” according to his ex-wife, actorLucia Frangione.Kopsa shared daughter Nora with his former spouse.

“The great Michael Kopsa, my dear friend and the father of my child, Nora, passed away Oct. 23, 2022, of a brain tumor,” she announced in a statement posted toTwitteron Tuesday. “He was an incredible stage and screen actor, voice actor, carpenter, musician and painter. Most importantly, he was a loving and richly present father.”

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The great Michael Kopsa, my dear friend and the father of my child, Nora, passed away Oct 23 2022 of a brain tumour. He was an incredible stage and screen actor, voice actor, carpenter, musician and painter. Most importantly,...

"Denis expects you to bring your A-game."SoundWorks Collectionhas debuted a new 30-minute making of featurette / short doc exploring the Sound Design ofDune.This is made & edited byMichael Colemanand features interviews with directorDenis Villeneuve,plus many members of his crew: sound editor & sound designer Mark Mangini, sound editor & sound designerTheo Green,re-recording mixerRon Bartlett.They discuss the creative benefits of early collaboration with Denis, the process of craftingDune's unique soundscapes including: Arrakis desert, sandworm, ornithopter, spice, voice of the Bene Gesserit. There's So many fascinating revelations: the sound crew's early work with Denis, not just in post; Denis approached it as a documentary; they went and actually recorded sand in Death Valley (inspired by "singing sand dunes" ). It all makes sense, of course, because this isDune!I'm expecting this team to land an Oscar nom next year. Thanks to Michael...

Network:Comedy Central.

Episodes: 70 (half-hour).

Seasons: Six.

TV show dates: July 9, 2013 — August 6, 2019.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include:Derek Waters(host);Bennie Arthur,Craig Cackowski,Maria Biasucci,Mort Burke,Michael Coleman,Aasha Davis,Tim Baltz,J.T. Palmer,Tymberlee Hill,Pernilla Nylander,Rich Fulcher,andCraig Anstett.

TV show description:

From creators Derek Waters andJeremy Konner,the Drunk History TV show is based on the Funny or Die web television series. In each episode, guest stars reenact historical events as recounted by terribly tipsy tellers of tales.

The series examines America's past in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, San Francisco, Washington D.C., as well as in the Wild West. Whether they're...

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A Comedy Central TV series from creatorsDerek WatersandJeremy Konner,each episode ofDrunk Historyfeatures a narrator and guest stars reenacting historical events as recounted by terribly tipsy tellers of tales. From the Alamo to Watergate and beyond, no subject is off-limits. Waters hosts the program, and frequent players includeBennie Arthur,Derek Waters,Craig Cackowski,Maria Biasucci,Mort Burke,Michael Coleman,Aasha Davis,and J.T.

Even last year's drop in theNielsenratings didn't convinceComedy Centralto hop on the wagon and cancel its Drunk History TV show. Now that it is back for a sixth season, will this show straighten up, fly right, and bring in a bigger audience, or just wallow in the basic-cable gutter? Will Drunk History be cancelled or renewed for season seven? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

From creatorsDerek WatersandJeremy Konner,each episode ofDrunk Historyfeatures a narrator and guest stars reenacting historical events as recounted by terribly tipsy tellers of tales. From the Alamo toWatergateand beyond, no subject is off-limits. Waters hosts the Comedy Central TV series, and frequent players includeBennie Arthur,Derek Waters,Craig Cackowski,Maria Biasucci,Mort Burke,Michael Coleman,Aasha Davis,andJ.T. Palmer.Guest stars in season six include Evan Rachel...

Some must-watch stuff is coming this Sunday in a two-hour "Once Upon a Time" event, includingRuby,Mulan, Dr. Whale, Zelena's baby, Emma's impossible decision, and the culmination of the Camelot quest.

ABC just shared details on the two-part special, which airs November 15 from 8 to 10 p.m. Here's the rundown on the first hour, Season 5, Episode 8, "Birth," which includes the return of Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein:

Tensions in Camelot come to a head when Merlin, now under Arthur's control, delivers an ultimatum to Emma: hand over the Dark One dagger and the Promethean spark or he will kill her entire family. Refusing to give in, Emma and our heroes face off against Arthur, Merlin and Zelena in an epic battle of magic and will. Just when the end is in sight, Emma is forced to make a gut-wrenching choice that no one saw coming.

Back in Storybrooke, Zelena's pregnancy...

New Once Upon A Time season 3,episode 13 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently, ABC served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 13 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Witch Hunt,"and it sounds like things will get extremely interesting as Emma teams back up with Regina to locate who in the hell casts this latest curse, and more. In the new,13th episode press release: Emma will discover that the Storybrooke residents have no memory about how they returned to the town, their past year back in fairytale land, or who was responsible for the new curse. Press release number 2: Emma will arrive in Storybrooke with Henry and is going to reunite with her friends and family, only to discover that no one remembers how they were transported back, or the past year they had spent back in Fairy Tale Land.

New Once Upon A Time season 3,episode 12 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently,ABC served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 12 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "New York City Serenade,"and it sounds very interesting as the Enchanted Forest will not be well, Emma is needed, and more. In the new,12th episode press release: With her fairy tale friends and family in dire straits, Hook is going to attempt to help Emma regain her memories so she can,once again, help them out of a desperate situation. Press release number 2: After Rumplestiltskin sacrificed his life to stop Pan from enacting another curse, Regina obliterated her original curse, which erased Storybrooke from existence and whisked its residents back to Fairy Tale Land, leaving Emma and Henry back in our world with no memories of Storybrooke. But all is not...

New Once Upon A Time season 3,episode 11 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently, ABC delivered the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 11 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Going Home,"and it sounds like it'll be quite intriguing and intense as Peter Pan's curse could just kill off everyone, and more! In the new,11th episode press release: In the Winter Finale episode, the race is going to be on to stop Pan from enacting another curse on the residents of Storybrooke, which could kill every living soul in town. Guest stars will feature:Lee Arenbergas Leroy/Grumpy, Keegan Connor-Tracy as Blue Fairy/Mother Superior,Tony Perezas valet,Raphael Sbargeas Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket,Beverley Elliottas Granny,David-Paul Groveas Doc,Gabe Khouthas Mr. Clark/Sneezy,Faustino Di Baudaas Sleepy,Jeffrey Kaiseras Dopey,Michael Colemanas Happy,...

New Once Upon A Time season 3,episode 10 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently,ABC dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 10 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "The New Neverland," and it sounds like it'll be quite interesting and drama-filled as Peter Pan,disguised as Henry, continues his plans to shake up Storybrooke, and more! In the new,10th episode press release: The residents of Storybrooke are going to be overjoyed upon the return of Henry and our heroes from Neverland. But unbeknownst to them, a plan is secretly being put into place by a well-hidden Pan that is going to shake up the very lives of the townspeople. In the meantime, in the Fairy Tale Land that was, Snow White and Prince Charming’s honeymoon is going to turn out to be anything but romantic when they go in search...

New Once Upon A Time Season 3,Episode 7 Official Spoilers,Plotline Revealed By ABC. Recently, ABC served up the new,official, synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 7 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Dark Hollow," and it sounds quite intriguing as Ariel helps Bella and the crew search for an artifact that can take down Peter Pan, and more. In the new,7th episode press release: Mr. Gold and Regina will send Ariel back to Storybrooke with an item that will allow Belle to locate a hidden artifact that could help take down Pan. However, unbeknownst to them, two men have broken into the town with the intent to stop them at all costs. In the meantime, Emma, Neal,and Hook are going to attempt to find Dark Hollow, where Peter Pan’s shadow dwells, in order to capture it.Mary Margaretis going to be upset...

One of the riches sources of film production information on the internet is The Soundworks Collection who interview directors and sound designers, focusing solely on the often overlooked aspect of our cinematic aural pleasure.

The film in question this time isAlfonso Cuarón’sGravitywhich has just opened in the Us to an incredible reception and is playing here in London as a Gala screening of the Lff. Cuarón’s films have incredible evocative soundscapes andChildren of Menin particular with its rattling cages, military thunder and unrelenting sense of threat is just one great example of how the director uses sound to complete the film.

The director is joined by Re-recording MixerSkip Lievsayand a host of behind the scenes images and clips from the film. You might want to go into this film as unspoiled as possible, in which case bookmark this page because you...

Whether or not you’re a fan ofStar Trek Into Darkness,you should take a look at the latest SoundWorks Collection shorts on the music of the film.Michael Colemanvisited the 20th Century Fox Newman Scoring Stage to document some of the recording of theStar Treksequel’s score. While there he interviewedTim Simonec,the conductor and orchestror, while also getting some footage of directorJ.J. Abramsand composerMichael Giacchinooverlooking the sessions. Also named in the video is co-producerMichelle Rejwanas the orchestra plays “Happy Birthday” in her honor (at least I think it’s in her honor since the camera is turned toward her). Behind the scenes stuff like this is always neat, and here Simonec explains some of what’s different about the Into Darkness score compared to the previousStar Trekmovie’s music. For one thing this has more synth less choir. I...

Sneak Peek new footage, images and synopsis from the Season Finale episode of "Once Upon A Time", titled "And Straight On 'Til Morning", airing May 12, 2013:

"...the inhabitants of 'Storybrooke' brace themselves for the end when 'Greg' and 'Tamara' detonate the trigger 'Regina' had placed within the curse, with the annihilation of the town and its residents imminent.

"'Mr. Gold' mourns the loss of his son, 'Bae'/'Neal'.

"Meanwhile, back in 'Neverland' of the past, 'Hook' discovers his connection to a young Bae after he rescues him from the sea and soon realizes that the 'Lost Boys' are in hot pursuit..."

Cast includesGinnifer Goodwin,Jennifer Morrison,Lana Parrilla,Josh Dallas,Emilie de Ravin', Colin O’Donoghue,Jared S. Gilmore,Meghan OryandRobert Carlyleas 'Rumplestiltskin'. Episode guest stars includeRaphael Sbarge,Lee Arenberg,Michael Raymond-James,Beverley Elliott,David-Paul Grove,Gabe Khouth,Faustino Di Bauda,Jeffrey Kaiser,Michael Coleman,...

Sneak Peek new footage, images and synopsis from the Season Finale episode of "Once Upon A Time", titled "And Straight On 'Til Morning", airing May 12, 2013:

"...the inhabitants of 'Storybrooke' brace themselves for the end when 'Greg' and 'Tamara' detonate the trigger 'Regina' had placed within the curse, with the annihilation of the town and its residents imminent.

"'Mr. Gold' mourns the loss of his son, 'Bae'/'Neal'.

"Meanwhile, back in 'Neverland' of the past, 'Hook' discovers his connection to a young Bae after he rescues him from the sea and soon realizes that the 'Lost Boys' are in hot pursuit..."

Cast includesGinnifer Goodwin,Jennifer Morrison,Lana Parrilla,Josh Dallas,Emilie de Ravin', Colin O’Donoghue,Jared S. Gilmore,Meghan OryandRobert Carlyleas 'Rumplestiltskin'. Episode guest stars includeRaphael Sbarge,Lee Arenberg,Michael Raymond-James,Beverley Elliott,David-Paul Grove,Gabe Khouth,Faustino Di Bauda,Jeffrey Kaiser,Michael Coleman,...

Sneak Peek 7 clips of footage, images and synopsis from the 'fairy tale' fantasy series "Once Upon a Time" and the episode titled "Lacey".

"Lacey" is written byEdward Kitsis/Adam Horowitzand directed byMilan Cheylov,airing April 21, 2013 on ABC.

Cast includesGinnifer Goodwinas 'Snow White'/'Mary Margaret',Jennifer Morrisonas 'Emma Swan',Lana Parrillaas 'Evil Queen'/'Regina',Josh Dallasas 'Prince Charming'/'David',Emilie de Ravinas 'Belle',Colin O'Donoghueas 'Hook',Jared S. Gilmoreas 'Henry Mills',Meghan Oryas 'Red Riding Hood'/'Ruby' andRobert Carlyleas 'Rumplestiltskin'/'Mr. Gold':

"...'Mr. Gold' enlists the aid of 'David' to help him try to jog the now cursed memories of 'Belle' and get her to love him again.

"When it is revealed that the magic beans 'Anton' (Jorge Garcia) and the dwarves have been harvesting have begun to grow and could possibly transport everybody home,...

Sneak Peek new images and synopsis from the Richmond, British Columbia-filmed fantasy drama series "Once Upon a Time" and the episode titled "Lacey".

"Lacey" is written byEdward Kitsis/Adam Horowitzand directed byMilan Cheylov,airing April 21, 2013 on ABC.

Cast includesGinnifer Goodwinas 'Snow White'/'Mary Margaret',Jennifer Morrisonas 'Emma Swan',Lana Parrillaas 'Evil Queen'/'Regina',Josh Dallasas 'Prince Charming'/'David',Emilie de Ravinas 'Belle',Colin O'Donoghueas 'Hook',Jared S. Gilmoreas 'Henry Mills',Meghan Oryas 'Red Riding Hood'/'Ruby' andRobert Carlyleas 'Rumplestiltskin'/'Mr. Gold':

"...'Mr. Gold' enlists the aid of 'David' to help him try to jog the now cursed memories of 'Belle' and get her to love him again.

"When it is revealed that the magic beans 'Anton' (Jorge Garcia) and the dwarves have been harvesting have begun to grow and could possibly transport everybody home,...