“Wall-E” – Exclusive Interview with Sound Designer Ben Burtt

On a recent trip to Disneyland, I was bummed to find that the animatronic version of Wall-E wasn't at the park to greet me. I guess he was too busy doing TV spots like the example below... (bare with the blow hard anchors) I almost can't contain my excitement for "Wall-E" ... read more.

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Exclusive Interview with Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van Der Ryn, Sound Supervisors on Kung Fu Panda

"Kung Fu Panda" kee-yahed its way into theaters June 6th. Sound supervisors Ethan Van Der Ryn and Erik Aadahl achieved the very definition of "Kung Fu" (achievement through great effort) in their sound editorial. Both from "Transformers" fame, "Panda" marks seasoned sound designer Aadahl's first "supervising sound ... read more.

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Exclusive Interview with Marti D. Humphrey, Re-Recording Mixer on “The Strangers”

"The Strangers" introduced itself to theaters May 30th. Supervising sound editor Scott Hecker makes sure you notice the film's sound. Hecker is continuing a horror roll with this falls retelling of "The Tale of Two Sisters” with, "The Uninvited". "The Strangers" mixed in Burbank at "the dub stage" with ... read more.

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It Begins…

If you know me, you know a bat-nerd. I grew up on batman, I have seen the franchise through good times and bad (1997 was excruciating). That said, I was very stoked on Chris Nolan's retooling of the series with 2005's "Batman Begins" and with the release of ... read more.

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