Soundelux
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Soundelux is an audio post production company based in Hollywood, California. Founded by Lon Bender and Wylie Stateman
in 1982, Soundelux is currently a member of the CSS Studios
, LLC consortium of sound companies.
The post production services company provides audio services to clients working in feature films. Soundelux supervising sound editors, sound designers and sound editors have earned nominations and honors from the Academy Awards
, Emmy Awards, British Academy Awards and Golden Reel Awards.
founded Soundelux in 1982.
On June 9, 2000, Liberty Media Group acquired the post production and sound business of Soundelux Entertainment Group for $90M cash, a deal that replaced one agreed to in July 1999 for stock then valued at $70.3M. The purchase also included Soundelux’s location-based entertainment and theater design business, which was excluded in the earlier agreement.
In 2002, Liberty Media Group rebranded itself as Ascent Media Group. The move was made to raise the company’s profile in Hollywood. At the same time, the company was split into three divisions: Ascent Media Creative Services, Ascent Media Network Services and Ascent Media Management Services. Soundelux is part of the Creative Services division, along with Todd-AO
, Riot, Company 3, Method, Encore, Level 3 and POP.
In October 2008, the Creative Sound Services group broke away from Ascent Media Group and the Discovery Holding Company to create CSS Studios
, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications. The services of CSS Studios
are marketed under the brand names Soundelux, Todd-AO
, Sound One, POP Sound, Modern Music, Soundelux Design Music Group and The Hollywood Edge. CSS Studios maintains facilities in Los Angeles
and New York
.
Wylie Stateman
Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards...
in 1982, Soundelux is currently a member of the CSS Studios
CSS Studios
CSS Studios, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. , an American global media and entertainment company.The company's main activity is to provide creative and technical post production sound and music services for motion picture studios, independent producers,...
, LLC consortium of sound companies.
The post production services company provides audio services to clients working in feature films. Soundelux supervising sound editors, sound designers and sound editors have earned nominations and honors from the Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
, Emmy Awards, British Academy Awards and Golden Reel Awards.
History
Lon Bender and Wylie StatemanWylie Stateman
Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards...
founded Soundelux in 1982.
On June 9, 2000, Liberty Media Group acquired the post production and sound business of Soundelux Entertainment Group for $90M cash, a deal that replaced one agreed to in July 1999 for stock then valued at $70.3M. The purchase also included Soundelux’s location-based entertainment and theater design business, which was excluded in the earlier agreement.
In 2002, Liberty Media Group rebranded itself as Ascent Media Group. The move was made to raise the company’s profile in Hollywood. At the same time, the company was split into three divisions: Ascent Media Creative Services, Ascent Media Network Services and Ascent Media Management Services. Soundelux is part of the Creative Services division, along with Todd-AO
Todd-AO
Todd-AO is a post-production company founded in 1953, providing sound-related services to the motion picture and television industries. The company operates three facilities in the Los Angeles area.-History:...
, Riot, Company 3, Method, Encore, Level 3 and POP.
In October 2008, the Creative Sound Services group broke away from Ascent Media Group and the Discovery Holding Company to create CSS Studios
CSS Studios
CSS Studios, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. , an American global media and entertainment company.The company's main activity is to provide creative and technical post production sound and music services for motion picture studios, independent producers,...
, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications. The services of CSS Studios
CSS Studios
CSS Studios, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. , an American global media and entertainment company.The company's main activity is to provide creative and technical post production sound and music services for motion picture studios, independent producers,...
are marketed under the brand names Soundelux, Todd-AO
Todd-AO
Todd-AO is a post-production company founded in 1953, providing sound-related services to the motion picture and television industries. The company operates three facilities in the Los Angeles area.-History:...
, Sound One, POP Sound, Modern Music, Soundelux Design Music Group and The Hollywood Edge. CSS Studios maintains facilities in Los Angeles
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and New York
New York
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.
Services
Soundelux offers sound supervision, sound design and sound editorial for feature films. The company also boasts a library of unique sound effects that includes 400,000 original tracks.Overseas Offices
Until 2010, Soundelux operated a facility in London. Much like its U.S.-based operations, Soundelux London was a sound design and editing facility. Eddy Joseph, the facility’s leading creative force, has been nominated for multiple BAFTA and MPSE Awards. His work on the James Bond film Quantum of Solace earned him an Academy Award nomination. In 2009, Joseph was awarded Best UK Film Sound Editor/Designer at the UK Screen Sound Awards.Staff
Soundelux audio professionals include:- Andrew DeCristofaro
- Anna MacKenzie
- Becky Sullivan
- Branden Spencer
- Dave McMoyler
- Glenn T. Morgan
- Greg Hedgepath
- Harry Cohen
- Karen Baker Landers
- Kelly Oxford
- Lon E. Bender
- Mark A. Mangini
- Mark P. Stoeckinger
- Martin Hernandez
- Mike D. Wilhoit
- Paul Aulicino
- Per HallbergPer HallbergPer Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum...
- Peter Brown
- Richard L. Anderson
- Scott M. Gershin
- Tom Bellfort
- Victor Ennis
- Wylie StatemanWylie StatemanWylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards...
Notable Industry Recognition
The audio professionals working out of Soundelux have earned hundreds of notable industry nominations and awards. Here are some highlights:| Year | Award | Category | Type | Title | Honorees |
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| 2011 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Unstoppable | Mark Stoeckinger |
| 2010 | Emmy Award | Sound Editing - Miniseries or Movie | Win | The Pacific, Part Five | Tom Bellfort, Benjamin Cook, Daniel S. Irwin, Hector Gika, Charles Maynes, Paul Aulicino,John C. Stuver, David Williams, Michelle Pazer, John Finklea, Jody Holwadel Thomas, Katie Rose |
| 2010 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Inglorious Basterds | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... |
| Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Star Trek | Mark P. Stoeckinger, Alan Rankin | |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | Star Trek | Mark P. Stoeckinger, Peter J. Devlin, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Ben Burtt Ben Burtt Benjamin "Ben" Burtt, Jr. is an American sound designer who has worked on various films including: the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series, Invasion of the Body Snatchers , E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial , and WALL-E... |
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| 2009 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Wanted | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... |
| 2008 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Win | The Bourne Ultimatum | Karen M. Baker, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Win | The Bourne Ultimatum | Karen M. Baker, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... , Kirk Francis, Scott Millan, David Parker |
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| 2007 | Academy Award | Best Sound Editing | Nominated | Blood Diamond | Lon Bender |
| 2006 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Memoirs of a Geisha | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... |
| 2005 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Win | Ray | Karen M. Baker, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... , Steve Cantamessa, Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Win | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Anna MacKenzie, Tim Hands, Geoffrey G. Rubay, James Mather, Victoria Brazier, Zack Davis, Laura Lovejoy, Richard Ford, Felicity Cottrell, Ruth Sullivan | |
| 2004 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | Kill Bill: Vol. 1 | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Michael Minkler Michael Minkler Michael Minkler is a Motion Picture Sound Re-Recording Mixer. His Oscars are for the work done on Dreamgirls, Chicago and Black Hawk Down, but Minkler has a varied career that includes films like Inglourious Basterds, JFK and Star Wars, as well television programs like The Pacific and John Adams... , Myron Nettinga, Mark Ulano |
| 2003 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Live from Baghdad | Glenn T. Morgan, Ben Wilkins, Jon Title, Greg Hedgepath, Lisle Engle, Jon Mete, Daniel S. Irwin, Larry Kemp, Michelle Pazer, Scott Sanders, Frederick H. Stahly, Kelly Oxford, James Bladon, Diane Marshall, Michael J. Broomberg |
| 2002 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | Black Hawk Down | Karen M. Baker, Chris Munro, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... , Michael Minkler Michael Minkler Michael Minkler is a Motion Picture Sound Re-Recording Mixer. His Oscars are for the work done on Dreamgirls, Chicago and Black Hawk Down, but Minkler has a varied career that includes films like Inglourious Basterds, JFK and Star Wars, as well television programs like The Pacific and John Adams... , Myron Nettinga |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | Shrek | Lon Bender, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... |
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| 2001 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Win | Almost Famous | Michael D. Wilhoit, Jeff Wexler, Doug Hemphill, Rick Kline, Paul Massey |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | Gladiator | Ken Weston, Scott Millan, Bob Beemer | |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | The Perfect Storm | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Keith A. Wester, John T. Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David E. Campbell, Kelly Cabral |
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| 2000 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | American Beauty | Scott Martin Gershin, Scott Millan, Bob Beemer, Richard Van Dyke |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | The Others | Harry Cohen, Mace Matiosian, Ruth Adelman, Guy Tsujimoto, Jivan Tahmizian, Diane Griffen, Zane D. Bruce, Michael J. Broomberg | |
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing | Nominated | The Devil’s Arithmetic | Anna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Mike Marchain, Robert Guastini, Cindy Rabideau, Ray Spiess, Rick Hinson, Warren Smith | |
| 1999 | Academy Award | Best Sound Effects Editing | Nominated | The Mask of Zorro | Dave McMoyler |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Anna MacKenzie, Cindy Rabideau, Robert Guastini, Mark Cleary, Mike Marchain, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Ray Spiess, Fernand Bos, Zane D. Bruce, Joseph T. Sabella | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | The Sopranos | Anna MacKenzie, Ray Spiess, William H. Angarola, Robert Guastini, Benjamin Beardwood, Mike Marchain, Rick Hinson, Bruce Swanson, Mark Cleary, Cindy Rabideau, Kathryn Dayak, Zane D. Bruce, Joseph T. Sabella | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | A Soldier’s Sweetheart | Anna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Raymond E. Spiess III, Cindy Rabideau, Mike Marchain, Jason Lezama, Robert Guastini, Ray Spiess, Ron Finn, Christopher Moriana, Katie Rowe | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Houdini | Anna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Ray Spiess, Mike Marchain, Skip Adams, Robert Guastini, Cindy Rabideau, Jeanette Surga, Zane D. Bruce, Joseph T. Sabella | |
| 1998 | Academy Award | Best Sound Effects Editing | Nominated | Face/Off | Mark P. Stoeckinger, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Beauty and the Beast | Scott Marin Gershin, Anthony Mazzei, Robert Mackston, Steve Dutkovich, Dave Weathers, David Hankins, Don Sanders | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | The Visitor | Anna MacKenzie, Cindy Rabideau, Mark Cleary, Rick Hinson, Raymond E. Spiess III, Ray Spiess, Robert Guastini, William H. Angarola, Jay B. Richardson, James Moriana, Michael J. Broomberg | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Creature | Anna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Ray Spiess, Rick Hinson, Cindy Rabideau, Robert Guastini, Mark Cleary, Jason Lezama, Mike Marchain, Raymond E. Spiess III, Steve Bissinger, Aaron Martin, Ellen Heuer, Craig Ng | |
| 1996 | Academy Award | Best Sound Effects Editing | Win | Braveheart | Lon Bender, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Win | ‘‘Braveheart’’ | Lon Bender, Per Hallberg Per Hallberg Per Hallberg, born December 30, 1958 in Borgholm, is a Swedish film sound editor whose work has appeared in over 40 movies. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editingfor the films Braveheart and The Bourne Ultimatum... , Brian Simmons, Andy Nelson, Scott Millan, Anna Behlmer |
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| 1994 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Cliffhanger | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Gregg Baxter |
| 1993 | BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Win | JFK | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Tod A. Maitland, Michael D. Wilhoit, Michael Minkler Michael Minkler Michael Minkler is a Motion Picture Sound Re-Recording Mixer. His Oscars are for the work done on Dreamgirls, Chicago and Black Hawk Down, but Minkler has a varied career that includes films like Inglourious Basterds, JFK and Star Wars, as well television programs like The Pacific and John Adams... , Gregg Landaker |
| BAFTA Award | Best Sound | Nominated | The Last of the Mohicans | Lon Bender, Simon Kaye, Larry Kemp, Paul Massey, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith, Chris Jenkins | |
| 1991 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Win | Son of the Morning Star | Dave McMoyler, G. Michael Graham, Joseph Melody, Richard S. Steele, Mark Steele, Gary Macheel, Charles R. Beith Jr., Mark Friedgen, Dan Luna, Michael J. Wright, Bob Costanza, Christopher Assells, Bill Bell, Scott A. Tinsley, Phil Jamtaas, Andre Caporaso, Stephen Grubbs, Kristi Johns, John Caper Jr. |
| 1990 | Academy Award | Sound Editing | Nominated | Born on the Fourth of July | Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Michael Minkler Michael Minkler Michael Minkler is a Motion Picture Sound Re-Recording Mixer. His Oscars are for the work done on Dreamgirls, Chicago and Black Hawk Down, but Minkler has a varied career that includes films like Inglourious Basterds, JFK and Star Wars, as well television programs like The Pacific and John Adams... , Gregory H. Watkins, Tod A. Maitland |
| 1989 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Win | Lonesome Dove | Dave McMoyler, Joseph Melody, Mark Steele, Richard S. Steele, Michael J. Wright, Gary Macheel, Stephen Grubbs, Mark Friedgen, Charles R. Beith Jr., Scott A. Tinsley, Karla Caldwell, George B. Bell, G. Michael Graham, Kristi Johns, Tom Villano, Jamie Forester |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Steal the Sky | Dave McMoyler, Joseph Melody, Mark Friedgen, G. Michael Graham, Gary Macheel, A. David Marshall, Diane Marshall, Mark Steele, Rusty Tinsley, Scott A. Tinsley, Charles R. Beith Jr., Christopher Assells, Kristi Johns, Allan K. Rosen | |
| 1988 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Earth Star Voyager | Dave McMoyler, Joseph Melody, Rusty Beith, Dino Dimuro, Golden Felton, Mark Friedgen, G. Michael Graham, Lenny Jennings, A. David Marshall, Greg Schorer, Scott A. Tinsley, Michael C. Gutierrez, John Mick, Mark Steele, Gary Macheel |
| 1986 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Airwolf | Michael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Michael H. Ford, Hector C. Gika, Donlee Jorgensen, Asher Yates, Ernesto Mas, Gene L. Gillette |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing | Nominated | Misfits of Science | Michael D. Wilhoit, Kyle Wright, Bruce Bell, Barney Cabral, Phil Haberman, Mark Hollingsworth, Donlee Jorgensen, Jimmy Ling, Bernard F. Pincus, Vern Shaw, Bruce Stambler, Richard Marx, Laurie Higgins Tobias | |
| 1985 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Film Sound Editing | Nominated | Space | Lon Bender, Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman Wylie Stateman is an American-born supervising sound editor. Stateman’s been nominated for multiple industry awards, including five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards and 15 Motion Picture Sound Editor Awards... , Terry Lynn Allen, David Bartlett, Jill Demby, John Duffy, Cameron Frankley, Avram D. Gold, Randy Kelley, Elliot Koretz, Bobbe Kurtz, Cliff Latimer, Mark P. Stoeckinger, Joseph A. Mayer, Stan Gilbert, Stephen M. Rowe |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Film Sound Editing | Win | Miami Vice: Brother’s Keeper | Michael D. Wilhoit, Charles E. Moran, Bruce Bell, Victor B. Lackey, Ian MacGregor-Scott, Carl Mahakian, John Oettinger, Bernard F. Pincus, Warren Smith, Bruce Stambler, Kyle Wright, Paul Wittenberg, Jerry Cohen | |
| Emmy Award | Outstanding Film Sound Editing | Nominated | Airwolf | Michael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Donlee Jorgensen, Gary Mundheim, Bob Newlan, Asher Yates, Barney Cabral, Gene L. Gillette | |
| 1984 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Film Sound Editing | Win | Airwolf | Michael D. Wilhoit, Sam F. Shaw, Michael H. Ford, Donlee Jorgensen, Mark Roberts, Breck Warwick, Bob Weatherford, Nicholas Vincent Korda, Gene L. Gillette |