With the Red Bull Air Race coming to New York City this weekend, I was offered an opportunity to fly in one of the aerobatic planes that will be zipping along the Hudson and buzzing the Statue of Liberty. The idea is to get a feel for the high speeds and intense G forces pilots experience as they negotiate a track that one veteran flyer said was designed by a “bumble bee in a jam jar.”
As I ride out to Linden Airfield in New Jersey, I casually ask my contact about crashing.
“It’s not really a crash as much as it’s a water landing,” says Red Bull’s flak, “Sort of a controlled skimming.”
I’m curious about “water landings” because in preparation for my flight I had watched this video of Australian racer Matt Hall doing a little skim on the Detroit River two weeks ago.
As I ride out to Linden Airfield in New Jersey, I casually ask my contact about crashing.
“It’s not really a crash as much as it’s a water landing,” says Red Bull’s flak, “Sort of a controlled skimming.”
I’m curious about “water landings” because in preparation for my flight I had watched this video of Australian racer Matt Hall doing a little skim on the Detroit River two weeks ago.
- 6/18/2010
- by Mark Borden
- Fast Company
"Avatar" won two trophies at the 57th annual Golden Reel Awards given by the Motion Picture Sound Editors (Mpse). James Cameron's game-changing sci-fi film took home Best Sound Editing of Music in a Feature Film award and Best Sound Effects and Foley in a Feature.
The Mpse also honored Steven Spielberg with its 2010 Filmmaker Award.
2010 Golden Reel Award Winners
Feature Films
Sound effects, foley, dialogue, Adr and music in an animation feature film
"Up"
Supervising Sound Editor: Michael Silvers
Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer: Tom Myers
Supervising Foley Editor: Pascal Garneau
Music Editor: Stephen M. Davis
Sound Effects Editors: Al Nelson, J.R. Grubbs, Teresa Eckton
Foley Editor: Jonathan Null
Adr Editor: Steve Slanec
Foley Artists: Jana Vance, Dennie Thorpe
Sound effects, foley, dialogue and Adr in a foreign feature film
"District 9"
Supervising Sound Editors: Brent Burge, Chris Ward
Sound Designer: Dave Whitehead
Sound Effects Editors: Hayden Collow, Melanie Graham...
The Mpse also honored Steven Spielberg with its 2010 Filmmaker Award.
2010 Golden Reel Award Winners
Feature Films
Sound effects, foley, dialogue, Adr and music in an animation feature film
"Up"
Supervising Sound Editor: Michael Silvers
Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer: Tom Myers
Supervising Foley Editor: Pascal Garneau
Music Editor: Stephen M. Davis
Sound Effects Editors: Al Nelson, J.R. Grubbs, Teresa Eckton
Foley Editor: Jonathan Null
Adr Editor: Steve Slanec
Foley Artists: Jana Vance, Dennie Thorpe
Sound effects, foley, dialogue and Adr in a foreign feature film
"District 9"
Supervising Sound Editors: Brent Burge, Chris Ward
Sound Designer: Dave Whitehead
Sound Effects Editors: Hayden Collow, Melanie Graham...
- 2/21/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Charlie Sheen has been dropped by one of his advertising campaigns. Hanesbrand decided to end their contract with the 'Two and a Half Men' actor following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day. The company's spokesman Matt Hall said: "It's a pretty standard, straightforward call when somebody who's in your commercials is arrested on suspicion of something of this magnitude. And we would suspend the ads both for the company and, really, for Mr. Sheen and his family as well. Given the publicity, it makes sense to not air those ads during that time." Although the television commercials were stopped from December 28, some print adverts will continue to appear until the spring because of agreements with certain publications. Hall added: "Unfortunately, the production schedule of those publications does not allow us to pull those ads." Sheen, 44, was arrested on Christmas Day following an argument with Brooke,...
- 1/7/2010
- IrishCentral
Charlie Sheen has been dropped by one of his advertising campaigns. Us clothing company Hanesbrand decided to end their contract with the 'Two and a Half Men' actor following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day (25.12.10). The company's spokesman Matt Hall said: "It's a pretty standard, straightforward call when somebody who's in your commercials is arrested on suspicion of something of this magnitude. And we would suspend the ads both for the company and, really, for Mr. Sheen and his family as well. Given the publicity, it makes sense to not air those ads during that time." Although the television commercials were stopped from December 28, some print adverts will continue to appear...
- 1/7/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Clothing giant Hanesbrands has dropped actor Charlie Sheen from its ads as he prepares to face charges following an alleged domestic violence incident over Christmas. Hanesbrands spokesman Matt Hall said the seriousness of the allegations forced the decision to suspend the ads while the case plays out. He said:'It's a pretty standard, straightforward call when somebody who's in your commercials is arrested on suspicion of something of this magnitude. And we would suspend the ads both for the company and, really, for Mr Sheen and his family as well. Given the publicity, it makes sense to not air those ads during that time.' The ads show Sheen with basketball great Michael Jordan. Sheen, star of Two...
- 1/7/2010
- by Philippa Bourke
- Monsters and Critics
Charlie Sheen’s domestic violence dispute has resulted in him being dropped by his sponsor. Hanes decided today to drop the contract with Sheen, calling it a “straightforward call” due to the “magnitude” of the allegations. Charlie has yet to be officially charged—and that’s not expected to happen until February. But that doesn’t make a difference to Hanes. According to Popeater, company spokesman Matt Hall thinks the decision was necessary. "It's a pretty standard, straightforward call when somebody who's in your commercials is arrested on suspicion of something of this magnitude," Hall said. "And we...
- 1/7/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
Someone's tighty-whities must be in a bunch. In the wake of Charlie Sheen's domestic woes, underwear powerhouse Hanes immediately pulled the actor's advertisements from on-air rotation. "Hanes is not running the television commercials featuring Charlie Sheen, and those commercials will not run again," company spokesman Matt Hall tells E! News. "The commercials were suspended effective Dec. 28, the first date possible after Mr. Sheen's Christmas Day arrest." Fortunately for Two and a Half Men's embattled star, we haven't seen the last of his face rocking the casual duds—on paper, at least. "There are a few trade advertisements featuring Mr. Sheen...
- 1/6/2010
- E! Online
Hanesbrands has ended its advertising campaign featuring Charlie Sheen because of domestic violence charges filed against the actor, a company spokesman said Wednesday.Spokesman Matt Hall said the seriousness of the allegations against the 44-year-old actor made the decision necessary."It's a pretty standard, straightforward call when somebody who's in your commercials is arrested on suspicion of something of this magnitude," Hall said. "And we would suspend the ads both for the company and, really, for Mr. Sheen and his family as well. Given the publicity, it makes sense to not air those ads during that time."Hall said the television ads were stopped effective Dec. 28, the first business day after Sheen was arrested. He said some print ads will continue to appear into the spring."Unfortunately, the production schedule of those publications do not allow us to pull those ads," Hall said.The...
- 1/6/2010
- Filmicafe
Another new material, expected to appear on Paris Hilton's sophomore studio album, has come out. Entitled "Jailhouse Baby", the up-beat song chronicles the story of her DUI-related probation violation in June 2007.
In the work of her not-yet-titled effort, Hilton will adopt "European dance vibe" similar to Kylie Minogue's sound. "I was really inspired by Kylie Minogue. I love her, I just love that European dance vibe. The last album was completely hip-hop and this is completely different," she said during an interview.
Previously, Hilton has released a music video to promote her song "Paris for President". Featuring her dog, Tinkerbell, as a cameo, the music video showed her as a 'commander' in bikini surrounded by hunky secret service men, played by actors Bryan McMullin, Matt Hall, and William Chan.
Audio stream of Paris Hilton's "Jailhouse Baby".
In the work of her not-yet-titled effort, Hilton will adopt "European dance vibe" similar to Kylie Minogue's sound. "I was really inspired by Kylie Minogue. I love her, I just love that European dance vibe. The last album was completely hip-hop and this is completely different," she said during an interview.
Previously, Hilton has released a music video to promote her song "Paris for President". Featuring her dog, Tinkerbell, as a cameo, the music video showed her as a 'commander' in bikini surrounded by hunky secret service men, played by actors Bryan McMullin, Matt Hall, and William Chan.
Audio stream of Paris Hilton's "Jailhouse Baby".
- 10/28/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A music video for Paris Hilton's newest song "Paris for President" has come out. Featuring secret service agents played by actors Bryan McMullin, Matt Hall, and William Chan, one of the segments on the video presents her wearing white bikini and red high heels while sitting and enjoying a glass of martini.
The music video featuring Hilton's dog, Tinkerbell, as a cameo, reveals that one of her policies will be stopping "haters on the U.S.A." During an interview, she says, "It's a really cute idea. Tinkerbell's in it and my secret service dudes. And I have my old white-haired dude. It's fun, it's going to be a hot video."
"Paris for President" is an electro up-beat jam which is co-written by Hilton herself. The new song is expected to appear on her not-yet-titled sophomore major studio album. No release date for the record has been announced.
Paris Hilton...
The music video featuring Hilton's dog, Tinkerbell, as a cameo, reveals that one of her policies will be stopping "haters on the U.S.A." During an interview, she says, "It's a really cute idea. Tinkerbell's in it and my secret service dudes. And I have my old white-haired dude. It's fun, it's going to be a hot video."
"Paris for President" is an electro up-beat jam which is co-written by Hilton herself. The new song is expected to appear on her not-yet-titled sophomore major studio album. No release date for the record has been announced.
Paris Hilton...
- 10/27/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Paris Hilton brings out a snippet of her "Paris for President" music video. Featuring secret service agents played by actors Bryan McMullin, Matt Hall, and William Chan, the music video shows Hilton as a 'commander in a white bikini and red high heels'.
On one segment, Hilton is seen giving her presidential speech with a huge American flag on the background. The music video will be premiered on October 26 at 6 P.M. Pst on SwagHouseMedia.
"Paris for President" is an electro up-beat jam which is reportedly co-written by Hilton herself. The new song is expected to appear on her not-yet-titled sophomore major studio album. No release date for the record has been announced.
Hilton previously released a spoof video in her bid to become a "fake" president. The video, posted on FunnyOrDie, showed the socialite seeking advice from Martin Sheen who played President Bartlet on NBC's long-running White House drama "The West Wing.
On one segment, Hilton is seen giving her presidential speech with a huge American flag on the background. The music video will be premiered on October 26 at 6 P.M. Pst on SwagHouseMedia.
"Paris for President" is an electro up-beat jam which is reportedly co-written by Hilton herself. The new song is expected to appear on her not-yet-titled sophomore major studio album. No release date for the record has been announced.
Hilton previously released a spoof video in her bid to become a "fake" president. The video, posted on FunnyOrDie, showed the socialite seeking advice from Martin Sheen who played President Bartlet on NBC's long-running White House drama "The West Wing.
- 10/24/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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