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2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick, the much-anticipated sequel to the original 1986 Top Gun, has been a box-office smashing success. Lead Sound Designer Al Nelson from Skywalker Sound and re-recording mixer Chris Burdon rose to the challenge by creating high-adrenaline soundscapes that transported audiences directly into the cockpit of the F/A-18 jets.

AFI Fest Premiere of Miles Warren’s Bruiser Highlights Exciting New Talent

In his piercing feature debut, director and writer Miles Warren asserts himself as a talent on the rise with his resonant and introspective feature, Bruiser, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Florian Zeller’s The Son Starring Hugh Jackman Premieres at AFI Fest

Following the success of Florian Zeller’s The Father (2021), the auteur returns to cinemas this fall with its highly anticipated spiritual successor, The Son. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on Saturday afternoon during AFI Fest, with stars Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby on the red carpet.

Universal’s She Said Premieres at AFI Fest to a Rapturous Crowd

Stars Carey Mulligan and Patricia Clarkson arrived at the TCL Chinese Theater red carpet for the high-energy AFI Fest premiere of She Said on Friday evening.

The Cast of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Discuss What to Expect in Season Five

Hulu’s award-winning dystopian drama, The Handmaid’s Tale, returns with the season five premiere this week. Before the new season, Awards Focus spoke to the team behind the show and its actors for a spoiler-free conversation on season four’s close and the grand machinations for season five.

Director Hiro Murai on his Dual Emmy Nominations for Atlanta and Station Eleven

From the post-apocalyptic HBO Max series Station Eleven, filmed in Chicago before the pandemic before shifting production to Toronto, to the critically acclaimed Donald Glover created FX series Atlanta, director Hiro Murai has had a busy few years.

Emmy Nominee Himesh Patel on Station Eleven & Keeping Jeevan Alive

British actor Himesh Patel, best known for his lead performance in Danny Boyle's inventive Beatles celebration Yesterday, secured a spot in the competitive Emmy race for Lead Actor in a Limited Series for... Read More...

Christopher McDonald on Hacks, his Emmy Nomination, & Marvel’s Secret Invasion

Veteran actor Christopher McDonald is enjoying a busy year amid Marvel and HBO productions and now awards consideration. His performance as Marty, the complexly layered hotel owner in HBO Max's award-winning comedy series Hacks, has earned the actor his first Emmy nomination.

Emmy’s 2022 – Patricia Arquette, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton and More React to Their Nominations

The 2022 Emmy Nominations were announced early Tuesday morning and the reactions from nominees have started to pour in.

2022 Emmy Nominee Alex Borstein Talks Season 4 of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

A two-time Emmy winner for portraying the equally dynamic and petulant Susie Meyerson, actress Alex Borstein soars to new heights in the fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Actress Jen Tullock On Apple TV+'s Hit Severance

2023 Academy Award Nominee Editor Eddie Hamilton on Grounding ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

2023 Academy Award Nominee Justin Hurwitz Talks “Babylon” Score & Golden Globe Win

2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Stephen Glickman’s The Moving Company Conquers TikTok with Covers

Film Review: Knock At The Cabin

Film Review: M3GAN

Film Review: Plane

“Wednesday” Production Designer Mark Scruton On Blood Rain in Romania

Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Film Review: Decision To Leave

Film Review: Clerks III

Film Review: Knock At The Cabin

Film Review: M3GAN

Film Review: Plane

Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Film Review: Decision To Leave

Film Review: The Whale

JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project

UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28

Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts

2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick

AFI Fest Premiere of Miles Warren’s Bruiser Highlights Exciting New Talent

Florian Zeller’s The Son Starring Hugh Jackman Premieres at AFI Fest

Universal’s She Said Premieres at AFI Fest to a Rapturous Crowd

The Cast of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Discuss What to Expect in Season Five

Director Hiro Murai on his Dual Emmy Nominations for Atlanta and Station Eleven

Emmy Nominee Himesh Patel on Station Eleven & Keeping Jeevan Alive

Christopher McDonald on Hacks, his Emmy Nomination, & Marvel’s Secret Invasion

Emmy’s 2022 – Patricia Arquette, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton and More React to Their Nominations

2022 Emmy Nominee Alex Borstein Talks Season 4 of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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