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'The Gruffalo's Child' - Christmas Day at 6:30pm on BBC One

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000

The Gruffalo returns to our television screens once more this Christmas Day. This animated film is based on the award-winning Julia Donaldson children's books, and brings to life the characters illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

The film features the same talented cast as in the original, with voices from James Corden, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane and Shirley Henderson.

The music is written by Rene Aubry and is orchestrated, conducted and produced by Air-Edel composer Terry Davies.

'The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff' is on BBC Two tonight at 8:30pm

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Tune in tonight to watch the first episode of a new four-part comedy adventure series ' The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff'.

Written by Mark Evans (Radio 4's Bleak Expectations) the series is set in the Dickensian world of Jedrington Secret-Past, the up-standing family man and owner of 'The Old Shop of Stuff', Victorian London's most successful purveyor of miscellaneous odd things.

Air-Edel's composer Grant Olding has written the music which stars Stephen Fry and Robert Webb.

"Bride of Deluxe" by Cliff Martinez in new Blackberry campaign

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000

"Bride of Deluxe", the end titles by Cliff Martinez of Ryan Gosling starrer Drive, features in the campaign for the new Blackberry Curve. Billboard recently reported on the usage, which can be seen here.

My Week With Marilyn film release (2011)

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000

'My Week With Marilyn' starring Michelle Williams and Eddie Redmayne is released in cinemas today.

Directed by Simon Curtis and produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Parfit, the film drama explores the transient relationship between Marilyn Monroe and Colin Clark.

Incidental music is written by Conrad Pope and the main theme written by Alexandre Desplat.

Air-Edel's recording engineer Nick Taylor recorded and mixed the source music here at Air-Edel, with music supervision by Maggie Rodford.

A star-studded line-up is set to light up the Music & Sound Awards 2012

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000

The UK's first awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the indespensable role and outstanding contribution that music and sound design makes to the world of visual media is guaranteed to be a glittering affair.

The inaugural awards will be hosted by none other than Adam Buxton, the popular comedian and presenter who promises to bring his own particular brand of sparkling humour to the ceremony which will be held on February 23rd 2012 at Koko, Camden one of London’s brightest music venues.

A much-loved face and voice in the music and film community, not only is Adam the star of the Adam and Joe Show and the Adam and Joe podcasts, he also has a string of UK TV, radio and film projects under his belt. As host for the 2011 UK Music Video Awards, Adam demonstrated his unique comedy perspective and brilliant approach to entertaining, making him the perfect choice for the inaugural Music & Sound Awards and ensuring it will be a night to remember and an awards ceremony unlike any other.

The judges have now been confirmed and the final list features some stellar names from the worlds of advertising, music, television and film: Gerry Moira (Director of Creativity - Euro RSCG), Bill Bungay (Founder - BMB ), Andy Gulliman ( Executive Broadcast Director - Saatchis), Adrian Rossi (Creative Partner - AMV BBDO), Damon Collins ( Executive Creative Director - RKCR/Y&R ), Tim Page (Head of TV - RKCR/Y&R ), Olly Calverley (Head of TV - VCCP), Tim McNaughton , (Creative Director - Mother), Laurence Barber, ( Head of TV - Mother), Ben Middleton (Creative Partner - Creature), Lucinda Ker (Producer - DDB), Sharon Joyce (Deputy Head of TV - Publicis), Chris Bovill (Creative Director - Fallon), John Allison (Creative Director - Fallon), Tracy Stokes ( Head of TV - Fallon), Kim Papworth (Executive Creative Director - Wieden & Kennedy), Phil Lee (Creative Director - XL Recordings), Michelle Stoddart (Senior Vice President, Synchronisation & Digital Media - Kobalt Publishing), Tarquin Gotch (Music Supervisor), Johnny Green (Director - Gorgeous), James Rouse (Director - Rouse Films), Kai-Lu Hsiung (Managing Director - RSA ), Ivan Bird (Director - Rattling Stick), Kirsty Dye (Producer - Rattling Stick ), Jeremy Lee (Associate Editor - Campaign), Louisa Fyans (Head of Marketing & Communications Sport – BBC), Kate Young (MD of Soho Music Group), Jemma Skidmore (Sync Manager – Cord Worldwide), Jonathan Goldstein (Composer/Chairman - PCAM), Imogen Heap (Singer, composer and songwriter.)

What’s more, to add to an already impressive role call of sponsors and media partners, this week 5 new names have been added to further strengthen the industry’s support of these brand new awards.

Submissions have been shooting in from agencies, productions companies, composers, studios, directors, publishers, labels and music production companies with the low cost of entry making the awards accessible to up and coming talent as well as the major players, a move which will give everyone an equal opportunity to shine.

Second call for entries.

The awards are open to anyone who believes they have been part of a production that features an outstanding soundtrack.
The Music & Sound awards are encouraging entries from advertising agencies, production companies, film makers, programme makers, designers and developers as much as from composers, sound designers and music supervisors. All entries must conform to one of the designated categories and have been broadcast, published or released with client approval in the UK between 1st October 2010 and 8th October 2011 and submitted no later than the 9th December 2011.

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Background information about the Music & Sound awards 2012.

Conceived by Nick Payne of The Works, one of London’s leading music production companies and Dan Neale, Head of Music at the highly-respected advertising agency RKCRY&R, the Music & Sound awards are aimed at professionals working in advertising, film, television (branding and programming) and gaming. The awards are open to anyone who is involved in the creation, composition, sourcing, licensing, briefing or production of music and sound design for the world of visual media.

The sponsors.

Record Labels: EMI Records, Universal Records, Tummy Touch. Publishers: Warner Chappell, Kobalt, Bucks Music, Peer Music, Imagem, Music Sales, Woodwork Music, Hype Music. Music Production Companies: Cutting Edge Music Group, The Works, Eclectic Music, Mcasso, JG Music, Yellow Boat Music, 2110, A-Bomb, Beetroot, One More Music Company. Music Supervisors: Soho Music Group, Soundlounge, The Sync Agency, Sound Studios: Scramble, Wave, Factory, The Jungle Group, 750mph, Angell Sound, SNK Studios.

The media partners.

The Reel, Shots, Little Black Book, The Music Publishers Association, The Society for Producers and Composers of Applied Music (PCAM), The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA), Beam TV and TIGA.

The categories.

The awards categories have been created to include the widest possible use of music and sound in visual media. They invite entries from television and cinema commercials, non-broadcast or viral advertising, branding and title sequence, feature films, television programmes and computer games. Each of these areas will be judged for: best original composition, best sound design and best synch/use of existing music. In addition all the entries will be entered for the Impact Award, a Grand Prize to honour the work and people that have made the most significant contribution to the industry over the year.

An awards night unlike any other.

The Music & Sound Awards 2012 will be held at Koko, Camden Town, one of London’s most vibrant and popular music venues on February 23rd 2012. The ceremony itself will be unlike any other, (more Rock ‘n’ Roll than the Ritz). It will feature entertainment from some of the country’s leading artists and DJs who are signed to the rosters of publisher and record label sponsors, a major name band will be performing during the closing ceremony and the whole evening will be hosted by Adam Buxton, the popular comedian and presenter.

As well as showcasing the best of music and sound, the Music & Sound Awards presents a valuable opportunity for the media and music community to get together and discuss and celebrate the role of music and sound design in visual media.

For full details of the categories, eligibility, fees, how to enter and the very latest news, visit the official Music & Sound Awards website – masawards.com

Millenium mini-series wins International Emmy Award

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0000

The series, scored by Jacob Groth, won best tv movie/mini-series at last night's International Emmy Awards. This is the sixth time Jacob has been part of an International Emmy Award winning team.

Will (2011)

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Drama film 'Will' is directed by Ellen Perry and stars Damian Lewis and Bob Hoskins.

The plot involves an orphan's journey across Europe to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul.

The music is written by Air-Edel composers Nigel Clarke and Michael Csanyi-Wills and is music supervised by Alison Wright.

From Screen: CEG invests in music funding on Parker, Looper

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Read the original article here.

Cutting Edge Group (CEG) has signed new investment deals for the upcoming Parker and Looper and will provide investment in music budgets and music supervision.

The London-based company advances funding for a film’s music budget, including scoring, clearances and music supervision, as well as in-kind services. CEG then recoups its investment via soundtrack and sheet music sales, plus licensing and royalties from international ticket sales and television deals.

In the past 12 months, CEG has invested in this way in The King’s Speech and Drive.

Taylor Hackford recently wrapped production on Parker, which was funded by the Incentive Filmed Fund, Current Entertainment and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez. Sierra / Affinity handles international sales.

Looper from director Rian Johnson is funded by Endgame Entertainment and stars Joseph Gordon Levitt and Bruce Willis. FilmNation is selling international rights.

“These deals all involve films with big casts and noted filmmakers that play on the international level, which is our sweet spot,” CEG chief executive Philip Moross said.

From Variety: Cutting Edge backs 'Looper,' 'Parker' pix

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Read the original article here.

Cutting Edge Films has invested in the upcoming features "Parker" and "Looper" by providing investment in music budgets and music supervision for the films.

Three-year-old Cutting Edge has provided advance funding for more than 140 films, notably "The King's Speech."

"Parker" just wrapped and stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez, and is directed by Taylor Hackford. CEG's investment was done with Incentive Filmed Entertainment, which is funding the film along with Current Entertainment and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.

"Looper," directed by Rian Johnson from his own screenplay, is funded by Endgame Entertainment and stars Joseph Gordon Levitt and Bruce Willis.

"These deals all involve films with big casts and noted filmmakers that play on the international level, which is our sweet spot," said CEG chief exec Philip Moross.

CEG's business model involves advancing funding for a film's music budget (including scoring, clearances and music supervision) as well as in-kind services. It then recoups its investment via soundtrack and sheet music sales, plus, licensing and royalties from international ticket sales and TV deals.

Cutting Edge announced in May at Cannes that it had invested in romantic comedy "Lola Versus" and Nicolas Winding Refn's actioner "Drive," starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan and Christina Hendricks.

In 2008, Cutting Edge received an initial investment of $15 million from investor Aberdeen Asset Management, and set up its first multipicture deal with Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment in 2009.

Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Anonymous (2011)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Directed by Roland Emmerich, this political thriller and pseudo-historical drama advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's playes; set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her.

The music is co-composed by Harald Kloser and Air-Edel composer Thomas Wander, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2011.

Millenium mini-series nominated for 3 International Emmy Awards

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0000

The Millenium series has received 3 nominations at this year's International Emmy Awards, including one for Best TV Movie/Mini-series. Air-Edel composer, Jacob Groth wrote the music for the series, and it marks his 8th time as part of a nominated series at the awards (including 5 wins).

The winners will be announced in New York on the 21st November.

Music and Sound Awards

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0000

The brand new Music & Sound Awards are the UK's first awards to recognise and celebrate the indispensable role and outstanding contribution that music and sound design makes to the world of visual media.

Aimed at professionals working in advertising, film, television (branding and programming) and gaming, the awards are open to anyone who is involved in the creation, composition, sourcing, licensing, briefing or production of music and sound design for the world of visual media.

"Never before has there been an awards ceremony to celebrate the role of music and sound design in visual media."

Conceived by Nick Payne of The Works, one of London's leading music production companies, together with Dan Neale, Head of Music at the highly-respected advertising agency RKCRY&R, the Music & Sound Awards were born out of a chance conversation.

Nick Payne explains, "Dan and I were talking about media awards ceremonies and we were amazed to discover that there wasn't an awards ceremony to recognise the talent of the 'music and sound to picture' community. We soon found out that many other people felt the same way and that this important sector should be recognized and celebrated. Within days our phones were ringing with offers from people and companies wanting to come on board. Since then, the idea has gone from strength to strength and we firmly believe that not only will 2012 be an outstanding success, but that The Music & Sound Awards will become an integral and regular feature of the annual awards calendar."

Dan Neale underlines the importance of the new awards. "We welcome everybody involved in production to celebrate the role of music and sound design within their finished work. One could argue that music and sound make up at least 50% of the overwhelming majority of visual media, yet there just wasn't enough recognition. Can you imagine a hamlet cigar commercial without Bach's Air on a G String, a Film or TV programme without its score or a video game without sound effects? The music and sound design industry is thriving in all areas of the media and its incredible talent deserves celebration and recognition."

Numerous major name sponsors and media partners have already lined up behind the awards.
Quick to see its huge potential, The Music & Sound Awards 2012 have already attracted sponsorship from a comprehensive and impressive list of prominent names drawn from a wide selection of related sectors - Record Labels: EMI Records, Universal Records. Publishers: Warner Chappell, Kobalt, Bucks Music, Peer Music, Imagem, Music Sales. Music Production Companies: Cutting Edge Music Group, The Works, Eclectic Music, Mcasso, JG Music, Yellow Boat Music, 2110, A-Bomb, Beetroot. Music Supervisors: Soundlounge, The Sync Agency, Woodwork Music, Sound Studios: Scramble, Wave, Factory, The Jungle Group, 750mph, Angell Sound and SNK Studios.

The inaugural Music & Sound Awards have also gained the support of a number of key media partners including: The Reel, Shots, Little Black Book, The Music Publishers Association, The Society for Producers and Composers of Applied Music (PCAM), The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) and Beam TV.

The Categories and Judges.
The awards categories have been created to include the widest possible use of music and sound in visual media. They invite entries from television and cinema commercials, non-broadcast or viral advertising, branding and title sequence, feature films, television programmes and computer games. Each of these areas will be judged for: best original composition, best sound design and best synch/use of existing music. In addition all the entries will be entered for the Impact Award, a Grand Prize to honour the work and people that have made the most significant contribution to the industry over the year.

The final list of the judges for The Music &Sound Awards 2012 is still a closely guarded secret, but what is known is that they are being drawn from all areas of the media industry and will feature some instantly recognisable names active in the world of film, television, music and the media.

An awards night unlike any other and a unique opportunity for the music and media community to come together.
The Music & Sound Awards 2012 will be held at Koko, Camden Town, one of London's most vibrant and popular music venues on February 23rd 2012. The ceremony itself will be unlike any other, (more Rock 'n' Roll than the Ritz). It will feature entertainment from some of the country's leading artists and DJs who are signed to the rosters of publisher and record label sponsors, a major name band will be performing during the closing ceremony and the whole evening will be hosted by a well-known personality from the music and entertainment industry.

As well as showcasing the best of music and sound, the Music & Sound Awards will also offer a valuable opportunity for the media and music community to get together and discuss, recognize and celebrate the role of music and sound design in visual media.

Call for entries: 10th October 2011
The awards are open to anyone who believes they have been part of a production that features an outstanding soundtrack. We are encouraging entries from advertising agencies, production companies, film makers, programme makers, designers and developers as much as from composers, sound designers and music supervisors. All entries must conform to one of the designated categories and have been broadcast, published or released with client approval in the UK between 1st October 2010 and 8th December 2011 and submitted no later than the 9th December 2011.

For full details of the categories, eligibility, fees and how to enter, visit the official Music & Sound Awards website - masawards.com

Keep up with the news at masawards.com
For more information and the very latest news about the Music & Sound Awards 2012; the final list of judges, the nominations, the headline band, DJs, celebrity host and all the other exciting entertainment that will be on offer on the night, visit the official Music & Sound Awards 2012 website at www.masawards.com

From The Evening Standard: "How Simon Cowell got me into the movies..."

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:48:55 -0000

Read the original article here.

An article in The Evening Standard has looked into the idea behind Philip Moross starting Cutting Edge and the new plans he has brought to the film music model, including the investment funds and reuse opportunities.

Tonight LEMON premiers at Zurich Film Festival.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Documentary drama LEMON is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this years Zurich Film Festival. Directed by Beth Levison / Laura Brownson. Music by Theo Green.

EXTERIORS premiers at this years Raindance Film Festival.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

"Poetic and realistic" film EXTERIORS is nominated for Best Debut Feature at Raindance Film Festival 2011. Directed by Patrik Syversen. Music by Theo Green.

From Music Week: "Film-score publishers to push product further"

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Original Article Here

This week's Music Week features an article on film-score publishers, including the first announcement of Cutting Edge Group's new film score licensing site, aptly named 'Cutting Edge Film Scores'. Due to launch in November, the site, which features a selection of the best scores from films worked on by Cuttting Edge in the last three years, will give media organisations the ability to use and license professional, high-quality film music easily and within budget.

More information on Cutting Edge Film Scores will become available over the next month, so keep checking this site for developments and launch dates.

Jacob Groth is composer on the film "Flutter"; nominee for Best British Feature at this years Raindance Film Festival.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

British Independent film "Flutter" is written by Stephen Leslie and directed by Giles Borg. The dark comedy features Joe Anderson, Ricky Tomlinson, Laura Fraser. Billy Zane, Mark Williams and Luke Evans.

US TV Series "Unforgettable" premiere, music by Jacob Groth.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Jacob is composer on the CBS network, primetime TV series "Unforgettable" which premieres tomorrow night in the USA, 09/21.

"Unforgettable" is an American crime/mystery television series based on J. Robert Lennon's short story "The Rememberer". The show is created by Ed Redlich and John Bellucci, and co-produced with Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman for CBS.

The Eye of The Storm (2011)

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

Australian drama film 'Eye of The Storm' is directed by Fred Schepisi and stars Geoffrey Rush, Charlotte Rampling and Judy Davis.

The screenplay is an adaptation of Patrick White's (1973) novel of the same name, and won the critics award for best Australian feature at the 2011 Melbourne International Film Festival.

The music is written by Air-Edel composer Paul Grabowsky and is music supervised by Maggie Rodford.

Jane Eyre (2011)

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0000

British romantic drama Jane Eyre is released in the UK today.The screenplay written by Moira Buffini is based on the 1847 'Jane Eyre' novel by Charlotte Bronte.

Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Mia Wasikowska as Jane, the adapation is true to the original story and classy in its performance.

Music is written by Air-Edel composer Dario Marionelli and is music supervised by Maggie Rodford.