"The Sopranos" is known for its diverse soundtrack that series creator David Chase, producer Martin Bruestle, and music editor Kathryn Dayak carefully selected. Pre-recorded music is often chosen after completing the production and editing of an episode, but occasionally sequences are filmed to match the songs picked beforehand. In "The Sopranos: Selected Scripts from Three Seasons," Chase elaborates on why he uses popular songs and little to no original compositions:
"I sometimes see the music as another character, the lyrics of songs functioning as a Greek chorus, sometimes — but not always — summing up or commenting on events in the story ... Mostly the music fosters a feeling or mood."
Chase masterfully curates music from an assortment of moods, genres, and artists to voice the inner emotional life of his characters and their relationship to contemporary culture. This sonic tapestry amplifies the story being told and the themes of suburban family life,...
"I sometimes see the music as another character, the lyrics of songs functioning as a Greek chorus, sometimes — but not always — summing up or commenting on events in the story ... Mostly the music fosters a feeling or mood."
Chase masterfully curates music from an assortment of moods, genres, and artists to voice the inner emotional life of his characters and their relationship to contemporary culture. This sonic tapestry amplifies the story being told and the themes of suburban family life,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
The Television Academy Foundation has reworked its Summer college internship and fellowship programs for 2021, in recognition of the pandemic and the resulting uncertain job market. Applications for the summer 2021 programs are now available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students, and can be filed through Jan. 19, 2021.
Among 55 early career opportunities, the Academy will provide 20 full-time paid remote internships in development for a variety of television programs.
The foundation will also offer the “Start Trek Command Training Program,” established in partnership with CBS Studios, to offer immersive experiences with the creatives behind the “Star Trek” franchise. And internships for Los Angeles-area foster youth will be available through Dick Wolf’s Wolf Family Foundation. These two in-person programs will run from mid-June through mid-August 2021.
The Academy will offer 30 remote fellowships across 18 television disciplines, including directing, animation, casting, interactive media and scriptwriting. The summer fellows will be paired up with industry mentors and invited...
Among 55 early career opportunities, the Academy will provide 20 full-time paid remote internships in development for a variety of television programs.
The foundation will also offer the “Start Trek Command Training Program,” established in partnership with CBS Studios, to offer immersive experiences with the creatives behind the “Star Trek” franchise. And internships for Los Angeles-area foster youth will be available through Dick Wolf’s Wolf Family Foundation. These two in-person programs will run from mid-June through mid-August 2021.
The Academy will offer 30 remote fellowships across 18 television disciplines, including directing, animation, casting, interactive media and scriptwriting. The summer fellows will be paired up with industry mentors and invited...
- 11/17/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
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The Producers Guild of America bestowed its Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award to "No Country for Old Men" at the PGA's annual awards dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday night.
The award was presented to Scott Rudin and brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. In addition to serving as producers, the Coens also wrote and directed the Miramax/Paramount Vantage film.
"The Sopranos" took the producing award for TV drama, while "30 Rock" was honored in the comedy series category.
Recognized for producing "The Sopranos" were David Chase, Brad Grey, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, Matthew Weiner, Harry Bronchstein, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Martin Bruestle and Gianna Maria Smart.
The award for "30 Rock" went to Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Marci Klein, Robert Carlock, Jeff Richmond and Jerry Kupfer.
Brad Lewis earned the award for animated film for producing "Ratatouille", which he also wrote and directed.
In the theatrical documentary field, Michael Moore and Meghan O'Hara took the prize for producing "Sicko".
"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee", produced by Tom Thayer, Dick Wolf and Clara George, was honored in the long-form television category.
The Producers Guild of America bestowed its Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award to "No Country for Old Men" at the PGA's annual awards dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday night.
The award was presented to Scott Rudin and brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. In addition to serving as producers, the Coens also wrote and directed the Miramax/Paramount Vantage film.
"The Sopranos" took the producing award for TV drama, while "30 Rock" was honored in the comedy series category.
Recognized for producing "The Sopranos" were David Chase, Brad Grey, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, Matthew Weiner, Harry Bronchstein, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Martin Bruestle and Gianna Maria Smart.
The award for "30 Rock" went to Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Marci Klein, Robert Carlock, Jeff Richmond and Jerry Kupfer.
Brad Lewis earned the award for animated film for producing "Ratatouille", which he also wrote and directed.
In the theatrical documentary field, Michael Moore and Meghan O'Hara took the prize for producing "Sicko".
"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee", produced by Tom Thayer, Dick Wolf and Clara George, was honored in the long-form television category.
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