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Stephen Arnold Music Creates “The World Is Here” For Fox Television Stations’ FIFA World Cup Coverage
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, created a dynamic, soccer-themed anthem dubbed The World Is Here for Fox Television Stations (FTS) in support of coverage of FIFA World Cup on its stations nationwide. SAM worked under the supervision of FTS VP/Creative Services John Kukla. The anthem was used in promos and program graphics localized for each of FTS’s 29 stations, including those in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Soundtrack For FIFA Fan Zone Projection Mapping Experience at Rockefeller Center
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- This summer, Rockefeller Center’s iconic tower became a 850-foot canvas for one of the most ambitious projection mapping displays ever staged in Manhattan. The centerpiece of FIFA’s World Cup festivities at the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village, the display was conceived and produced by immersive technology pioneer Quince Imaging in collaboration with Telemundo.
MTI Film Acquires Mango New Edit, Expanding Its Global Post-Production Services From Set To Screen
LOS ANGELES -- (SPW) -- MTI FILM, the multiple Emmy® Award winning Hollywood post-production facility and software developer, announced the acquisition of Mango New Edit, a premier provider of Remote Dailies and Avid Editorial services to the production community since 1994.
Conform.Tools Brings Order to Post-Production Delivery
Austin, TX -- (SPW) -- Conform.Tools today announces the release of its groundbreaking post-production platform designed to help colorists, conform artists, and editors reduce errors, eliminate manual processes, and keep projects on track when it matters most. Developed by post-production veterans, Conform.Tools comprises a focused set of utilities that simplify timeline translation, automate repetitive checks, and improve visibility during the final stages of post-production.
Colorist Society and iColorist To Host Colorist Mixer at NAB 2026
LAS VEGAS -- (SPW) -- Colorist Society and iColorist will host their 10th annual Colorist Mixer to coincide with NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Open to colorists and other industry professionals, the event offers a unique opportunity to network and celebrate with peers. Attendees will have a chance to win raffle prizes from Colorist Society sponsors and test their expertise in color in the Color Quiz.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding and Custom Music For Al Arabiya’s Global Rebrand
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) has created new sonic branding and custom music for Al Arabiya, the 24-hour television news channel based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The network is accessible worldwide through cable, satellite, IPTV providers, live website streaming, and mobile app platforms. SAM worked under the direction of Al Arabiya’s Ali Berry, Director of Branding and Creative Services, and Nayla Tawil, Art Director of Branding and Creative Services.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Brand Identity For TMRW Sports
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, announces the creation of a bold new sonic identity for TMRW Sports. At the heart of the new sonic brand is a distinctive four-note mnemonic designed to accompany a newly animated TMRW Sports logo across broadcast, live events, streaming and digital media.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Immersive Soundtrack For Histovery’s “American Revolution: The Augmented Experience”
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, created a dynamic, historically-detailed soundtrack for American Revolution – The Augmented Experience (ARTAE), an ambitious two-year production created by Histovery to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. An evergreen traveling exhibition, ARTAE will tour the United States beginning later this year.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding for Two New NewsNation Primetime Programs
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, has created original sonic branding for two new NewsNation primetime programs: Katie Pavlich Tonight and Jesse Weber Live. The work includes each show’s main theme along with custom modular music packages designed to support on-air graphics, transitions, and segment branding.
The Vault To Rep AINSOF’s "Realm Defining" Production Music Catalog
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- The Vault, the production music library from Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), has reached an agreement with AINSOF to become the exclusive, North American representative of its expansive production music catalog. The partnership brings AINSOF’s distinctive cinematic sound to The Vault’s broad client base.
Stephen Arnold Music Ignites The 2025 MLS Cup Final with Bold Sonic Branding
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), The World Leader in Sonic Branding®, provided dynamic sonic branding and music production for the 2025 MLS Cup Final won by Inter Miami CF in a historic clash with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The championship match was played on Saturday, December 6, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and broadcast globally on FOX and Apple TV. SAM worked in collaboration with MLS Senior Manager, Operations Grace Leonard.
Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) Creates New Orleans Style Sonic Branding For Gray Media’s Pelicans Broadcasts
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) has created sonic branding and custom music for Gray Media’s slate of New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball broadcasts. The music package builds upon SAM’s previous collaboration with Gray Media for its sports programming, including Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball coverage, extending Gray Media’s cohesive sports identity while capturing the unmistakable spirit and sound of New Orleans.
Mr. Wolf Expands Commercial Team and Opens New Studio
Mr Wolf, a creative studio with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Atlanta, is expanding its advertising division with Creative Director Ryan Tuttle and Creative Director/Head of CG Charles Paek joining its senior creative team. Tuttle and Paek are veteran artists with deep experience in visual effects for advertising and other media. Tuttle will be based out of Mr Wolf’s Atlanta studio while Paek will be based in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters.
TBD Post Pitches In For Band Together Texas
Austin, TX -- (SPW) -- When Miranda Lambert announced the Band Together Texas benefit concert, she called on her good friends to lend a helping hand to people struggling in the wake of the powerful floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country earlier this year. And those friends came running to help.
Goldcrest Post Adds Senior Colorists Andrew Geary and Anthony Raffaele, and Senior VP J. Eric Camp To Expanding Picture Finishing Department
NEW YORK -- (SPW) -- Goldcrest Post, New York, has begun a major expansion of its picture finishing department with the addition of acclaimed Senior Colorists Andrew Geary and Anthony Raffaele, and Senior Vice President J. Eric Camp. The new team members bring deep experience in feature film and television post-production, further strengthening Goldcrest’s capacity to serve a wide range of scripted and documentary projects.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding For “Sunrise on The Hill” on DC News Now
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- In its latest collaboration with Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), The World Leader in Sonic Branding®, created custom sonic branding for Sunrise on The Hill, the new two-hour morning program on DC News Now. SAM’s work includes a complete music and sound design package featuring an original theme that establishes a unique identity for the show and underscores its dynamic approach to news coverage.
Goldcrest Post’s Bob Chefalas and Jacob Ribicoff Nominated for 2025 Emmy Award For Sound Work on Apple TV+ Series "Severance"
NEW YORK -- (SPW) -- Goldcrest Post is proud to announce that Re-Recording Mixers Bob Chefalas and Jacob Ribicoff have been nominated for a 2025 Primetime Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) for their work on the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Severance. Ribicoff is also nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) as Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer for the show.
Senior Austin Editor Kevin Ray Joins TBD Post
Austin, Texas -- (SPW) -- Post production and editorial studio TBD Post has brought editor Kevin Ray on board. Following years of project collaboration and recent freelance work, Ray and TBD Post have made the relationship official. The Austin-based facility has also promoted Ben Montez to editor — further expanding the company’s editorial roster and short form team.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Branding For Sports Programming on Gray Media
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) created sonic branding and custom music for Gray Media’s newly launched slate of Atlanta Braves baseball games. The package includes an original score, featuring all live orchestration, providing Gray Media with a strong and distinct sonic identity as a sports broadcaster and distribution partner. The three-minute theme has a modular structure that makes it easily adaptable to a range of programming and marketing media.
The Saw Works Its Wizardry for Fox’s Groundbreaking Reality Series "Extracted"
HOLLYWOOD -- (SPW) -- The Saw, Hollywood, has provided post-production services for some of television’s most popular reality series, but none was quite like the new Fox competition series Extracted. The show’s unique format and the unusual way it was produced required the facility, which provided editorial conforming, color grading and visual effects services, to bring its A game, technically and creatively.
O.T. Hight Assumes Sales Leadership Role at Arsenal FX Color
Arsenal FX, a leading visual effects post production studio specializing in high end commercial finishing, has produced dramatic, weather-driven visual effects for a new national, 30-sec Lexus spot entitled "The Point of All-Weather Drive." Arsenal FX worked directly with its client Team One. The new spot broke October 1st. The announcement was made today by Arsenal FX Executive Producer Ashley Hydrick.
Cameron Gray Joins Camp Lucky as EP
Camp Lucky expands its creative post talent with the addition of Flame Artist Artie Peña. Artie’s work effortlessly spans many genres and includes long and short-form branded content, television series and film. His dynamic flare shines in collaborations with Samsung, Universal Studios, Chick-fil-A, Tito’s Vodka, American Airlines, HGTV, and Amazon.
The State of Sonic 2025: Sonic Branding Trends From Stephen Arnold Music
DALLAS - By Russell Boiarsky -- (SPW) -- Is this the year you go all-in with your sonic brand? From in-person experiences to augmented reality and AI-integration, brands are tuning into their audiences more than ever using music, leading to deep emotional connections. Personalization and authenticity are on the rise, as is brand music incorporating human touch.
iColorst and Colorist Society To Host Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025
LAS VEGAS -- (SPW) -- iColorist and Colorist Society will host their hugely popular Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025 in Las Vegas. Open to colorists and other industry professionals, the event offers a unique opportunity to network and celebrate with peers. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes from Colorist Society sponsors and test their expertise in color in the Color Quiz. The Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025 will take place on Sunday, April 6 from 7 – 11 pm at Carlos ‘n Charlie’s in Las Vegas.
Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
NEW YORK CITY -- (SPW) -- The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises.
Stephen Arnold Music Delivers Dynamic Sonic Branding For The Debut of TGL Presented by SoFi
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) created original music and sonic branding for TGL presented by SoFi, the first-of-its-kind team golf league that debuted this winter in prime time on ESPN to huge viewership and great acclaim.
Pioneering The Visual Narrative: Bobola Oniwura's Impact on Nollywood's Cinematic Evolution
Lagos, Nigeria -- (SPW) -- Nollywood is in the middle of a visual revolution, and at its core is Bobola Oniwura, the mastermind behind some of the industry’s most striking cinematic transformations. Oniwura is a pioneering colorist whose unique approach to film aesthetics has set new standards for how Nigerian stories are told on screen.
Stephen Arnold Music (SAM) On Sounds of The BIG GAME
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- The NFL championship game is officially in the books, and with it, another year’s worth of unbelievable advertisements from some of the world’s biggest brands. While we love sports here at Stephen Arnold Music, as a sonic branding agency, we naturally pay close attention to the sounds of every spot, knowing that no matter how funny or weird or dramatic your commercial, one of the most eloquent and memorable expressions of a brand is through sound.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Immersive Soundscapes for Histovery's "Surrounded: The Alamo Augmented Experience"
Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, recreated the sounds of the most storied site in Texas history for Surrounded: The Alamo Augmented Experience now on view at The Alamo in San Antonio.
Stephen Arnold Music Creates Immersive Soundscapes for Histovery’s “Surrounded: The Alamo Augmented Experience”
DALLAS— Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, recreated the sounds of the most storied site in Texas history for Surrounded: The Alamo Augmented Experience now on view at The Alamo in San Antonio. SAM produced stunningly realistic, immersive soundscapes for the groundbreaking AR attraction, which takes visitors on a journey through The Alamo’s 300-year history.
College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts At Texas A&M University Selects Sony Electronics To Provide Equipment And Technology For Virtual Production Institute - SHOOTonline
Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to the brand's prestigious Cinema Line - the FX30 (model ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers.
Campaigns Sonified: How Candidates Use Music To Seduce Voters
DALLAS - By Chad Cook -- (SPW) -- "Don't Stop [Thinkin' About Tomorrow]"; "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)";"Hold On, I'm Coming." This time of the year, you don't have to dial up Spotify or Apple Music to hear popular tracks, you'll encounter them all along the campaign trail. Sonic branding for political campaigns is a real science. From the very founding of the Republic, candidates have been using popular songs to tug at the heartstrings of constituents and win their votes.
11 Dollar Bill Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary With a New Studio In North Carolina
Adds Senior Editors Ian Ogden and Stephen Berger CHICAGO, BOULDER and Durham, NC -- (SPW) -- As marks its landmark 11 th anniversary this month, 11 Dollar Bill continues to expand a business model that has enabled it to successfully serve a national client base of top agencies and brands from boutique studios in Chicago, Boulder and North Carolina.
Sonic Branding For Social Media: Engage, Align, Connect
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- By Chad Cook - With more than five billion people accessing social media daily, savvy brands understand the importance of cultivating a strong social identity. They devote massive resources toward brand awareness, audience targeting, content strategy and community engagement. Yet, while they know that social platforms are critical to boosting sales and attracting new customers, many neglect one of the most effective tools for connecting with consumers: sonic branding.
Stephen Arnold Music Collaborates With WETA to Create a Memorable and Adaptable Sonic Brand
DALLAS -- (SPW) -- WETA Arts, the award-winning, magazine-style arts and culture series returns for its 10th season on the PBS flagship station with an elegant new sound. The latest collaboration between WETA, PBS's Washington DC-based flagship station, and Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the new music package reflects the show's insightful take on DC's diverse art scene in an understated and memorable way. "It's a unique sound," says WETA creative director Dylan Wilbur.
Sony Electronics Releases The Latest Version of Virtual Production Tool Set
The Update Expands the List of Compatible Cameras and Adds New Functionality for Use in Both Broadcast and Cinema Productions SAN DIEGO -- (SPW) -- Sony Electronics announces the latest version (Version 2.0) of its virtual production software, Virtual Production Tool Set, available winter 2024.
Colorist Mixer at IBC 2024 Happens September 14, 2024
Attendees have a chance to win more than $25,000 in prizes LONDON -- (SPW) -- Colorist Society (CSI) will host its IBC Colorist Mixer on September 14 th at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. Produced by the International Colorist Academy, the hugely popular event will run from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 'Dam, Arti et Amicitiae in Rokin, historic home of a Dutch artist's society. The event is open to all and includes an optional dinner at 6.00 PM Tickets are available at coloristmixer.com .
MTI FILM Wins At The 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy┬" Awards
HOLLYWOOD -- (SPW) -- MTI FILM is proud to announce that it has been honored with a Technical Engineering Emmy® Award at the 76th Primetime Emmy® Awards. The award was presented in recognition of the significant impact MTI FILM's DRS™Nova software system has made on television post-production. DRS™Nova has become an industry standard in digital restoration, helping to preserve and restore countless hours of television content for nearly three decades.
Sound Artists Create Magical Soundscapes For "Harold and the Purple Crayon"
Culver City, CA -- (SPW) -- Columbia Pictures' Harold and the Purple Crayon is a live action/animation hybrid adaptation of Crockett Johnson's beloved children's classic about a boy who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After Harold grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, he finds he has a lot to learn about real life-and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible.
MTI FILM and ColorTime Launch New Creative Boutique "Flow" in Vancouver, Canada
VANCOUVER -- (SPW) -- In an exciting move set to invigorate the television production industry, Hollywood-based post-production veterans, MTI FILM and ColorTime, have joined forces to launch a new creative boutique, Flow Post Partners. Situated in the heart of Vancouver's creative district, Flow is designed to support the rebounding television production market, capitalizing on Canada's favorable post-production tax credits.
Doug Kent Joins Westwind as Partner and President, Joe Earle, Gabriel Serrano, Christian Minkler Expand Talent Roster
Westwind Leadership Team Adds Nicole Zabala as Vice President BURBANK, CA -- (SPW) -- Westwind Media, a premier sound design and audio post production facility, has announced that highly regarded industry veteran Doug Kent has joined the company as partner and president. Westwind also welcomes re-recording mixers Joe Earle, CAS, and Gabriel J. Serrano, CAS, to its talented roster, which includes recent addition Christian P. Minkler, CAS.
UPM Expands 'Power to the People'
Universal Production Music, the world's leading production music company, today announced the expansion of 'Power to the People,' a global initiative that champions Black artists, songwriters and producers in production music.
Universal Production Music Expands 'Power to the People' Initiative, Dedicated to Championing Black Songwriters and Producers in Production Music
--(SPW)-- Universal Production Music, the world's leading production music company, today announced the expansion of 'Power to the People,' a global initiative that champions Black artists, songwriters and producers in production music. This expanded program seeks to identify and develop Black production music songwriters, artists, musicians and producers, and elevate their work in areas including licensing and sync.
Submissions For The 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards Open September 1st, 2024
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) today announce that submissions for the 72 nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards will open Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Golden Reel Awards honor outstanding achievement in sound editing in categories spanning feature films, long-form and short-form television, animation, documentaries, games, and student work. The 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
Sony Pictures Post Production Services Completes Expansion of Its Sound Facilities
Sony Pictures Post Production Services is celebrating the completion of the final phase of a multi-year effort to expand and modernize its motion picture and television sound facilities. Aiming to establish an inviting, state-of-the-art space for filmmakers and creative sound artists, the studio has integrated the latest immersive sound technology across 14 mix stages on its lot in Culver City. It has also made extensive aesthetic improvements.
Goldcrest Post to Open Full Service Post Facility at Lionsgate Studios Yonkers
Goldcrest Post is teaming with Great Point Studios to bring world class post-production services to Lionsgate Studios Yonkers, which is owned and operated by Great Point Studios. Goldcrest Post will establish staff and operate facilities at the studio campus, providing a full slate of post-production services including dailies, sound and picture editorial, color grading, sound mixing, ADR, visual effects and offline edit suites.
MTI FILM Unveils DRS™Nova V6.0 Featuring MTai FrameGen at NAB 2024
MTI FILM, a pioneer in post-production technology, is proud to announce the unveiling of DRS™Nova V6.0 at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2024 in Las Vegas. This latest iteration of the renowned DRS™Nova toolset marks a significant milestone in television and film restoration, showcasing groundbreaking AI features designed to revolutionize the industry.
New Study of AI Music Production Pits Human Against Machine
A pioneering new study into generative AI in music production shows that machine learning tools, while promising, lag human composers in creating music with emotional impact. Conducted by SoundOut, the world leader in music testing, and Stephen Arnold Music (SAM), the world leader in sonic branding, the study compared music produced by GenAI with human composed music and found that humans hold the edge for emotional accuracy and appeal especially in producing music for brands.
MTI Film To Introduce CORTEX V5.6 at NAB Show 2024 (Booth SL9136)
MTI Film, a leading innovator in post-production software, will preview CORTEX V6.0, a major new release of its industry-standard workflow management platform, at NAB 2024 in Las Vegas. CORTEX V6.0 will introduce transformative artificial intelligence technology, based on the company's MTai framework, that will unify, automate and streamline workflows from on-set to final packaging.
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