Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor Brett Dalton was recently in studio to record ADR for a film by Reel One Pictures. Engineer Adrian Thorstensen ran the session with Source Connect, with Reel One joining in remotely from Vancouver, BC.
'Olfactory' Premieres Online
Last year, Dubway had the opportunity to produce the audio — location recording, ADR, foley, SFX, mixing — for Christopher Piazza's short film, Olfactory. The film won 'Best Dramatic Short film at the Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest last November, and we're happy to share its official online release today ! Watch Olfactory in its entirety here: http://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/olfactory/
Olfactory is a dramatic sci-fi short film about memories and how they never leave us. In the film, “Olfactory” is a system that allows users to re-experience memories. Brian, an app programmer, hacks the system so he can alter his memories, but in doing so, he loses his grip on his current reality.
Olfactory was co-written and directed by Christopher Piazza. It is based on a short story of the same name by Lucas Kane. The film stars Kieran Mulcare (Jessica Jones, Gotham), Alison Barton (Master of None, Friends from College) and Molly Camp (High Maintenance, The Good Wife).
New podcast: How Things Grow
We've been delighted to have taken on an abundance of podcasts that have begun recording episodes at Dubway! We'd like to introduce the new business podcast, How Things Grow hosted by Shamanth Rao.
Listen to episode 1 on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play, Overcast, or below:
How Things Grow tells the stories of the people who help companies, technologies and economic systems take off - either in recent times or way back in the past. Each episode features an interview with one of the leading growth practitioners, entrepreneurs or experts in the world today.
Host Shamanth Rao talks to these amazing people about the growth trajectories of some of the companies, trends or economic systems that absolutely took off - either in recent times or way back in the past.
How Things Grow is hosted by Shamanth Rao, VP of Growth at FreshPlanet & former travel editor at Mint Lounge (formerly partner newspaper of The Wall Street Journal in India).
New podcast: 'Single Ladies/Married Women'
Another new podcast has been born in our studios!
Hosts Breece Wilson and Monica Cangero began their new podcast, Single Ladies/Married Women this winter. The new weekly show discusses all the obstacles single ladies and married women face alike: maintaining friendships, expectations, the fun and the difficult parts in love and everything to do with it. SL/MW features guests from single ladies, married women, single and married men, and straight and LGBTQ+ couples.
Listen to their first two episodes below on YouTube:
Sound design and audio post mix for 'Baby Won’t You Please Come Home'
Promotional image for Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Dubway engineer Nathaniel Reichman recently completed a final sound mix for upcoming short film Baby Won't You Please Come Home, written and directed by Christopher Piazza, and produced by Eli Cane.
The film focuses on a former jazz singer (Michelle Hurst, Orange Is The New Black) suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer’s and her daughter’s (Melanie Nicholls-King, The Wire) struggle to care for her. It deals with the difficulties of watching a family member deteriorate but also seeks to put the audience into the point-of-view of the person suffering the disease.
Baby Won't You Please Come Home features three arrangements of gospel and jazz standards performed by Jazzmeia Horn (who was recently nominated for a Grammy for best Jazz Vocal Album). The film has just been completed and the plan is to hit the festival circuit throughout 2018.
"Baby Won't You Please Come Home" is a short film starring Michelle Hurst ("Orange is the New Black, "Frances Ha") and Melanie Nicholls-King ("The Wire," "Orphan Black"). Written and directed by Christopher Piazza
Jessy Schram recording ADR for upcoming kids series 'The Nine Lives of Claw'
Actress Jessy Schram (Veronica Mars, Once Upon A Time) was in studio last week recording ADR for the upcoming animated series, The Nine Lives of Claw. Dubway engineer Louis Fisher recorded Jessy in NYC for three episodes, while creators Gary Pilla and Greg Scheetz joined in remotely from LA via Skype.
Jessy Schram
photo: Adwards, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
The Nine Lives of Claw is an animated kids' series produced by Pilla-Scheetz that is currently in production on Season 1. The production company is also working with Animasia Studio in Malaysia to produce 26 three-minute webisode shorts. Along with Jessy Schram as the voice of Purrnelope, the cast includes Jim Cummings (Whinnie the Pooh and Tigger Too), Chris Knight (Madagascar, Shrek) and Max Osinki (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
The Nine Lives of Claw follows the adventures of the sarcastic superhero cat, Claw; his genius mouse sidekick, Edison; and the always ambitious kitty, Purrfessor Purrnelope. Together they battle the sinister MUTT (Malicious Unleashed Thugs and Thieves) and a slew of other villains to keep things in order in the city of Anonymous. (Source)
Nathaniel Reichman and Rhumba featured in the pages of CAS Quarterly
The Cinema Audio Society (CAS) caught wind of what Rhumba (the partnership formed between Dubway Studios and Murmur Music) is doing with Dolby Atmos, and CAS member Matt Foglia interviewed our chief engineer Nathaniel Reichman along with two other mixers:
. . . WHILE RESEARCHING for this article, I also found an unusual use of Dolby Atmos. Nathaniel Reichman is a New York-based re-recording mixer with a client who was looking to create an audio-only sonic experience for a specific demographic. The caveat? The user would be listening, primarily, on headphones. Given this request, Reichman felt the immersive nature of binaural would provide the most engaging result . . .
Read on, beginning at page 50... http://cinemaaudiosociety.org/cas-quarterly/
The Cinema Audio Society was formed in 1964 for the purpose of sharing information with Sound Professionals in the Motion Picture and Television Industry. It is a philanthropic, non-profit organization that holds educational meetings throughout the year on topics of interest to those in the sound and film industry, and also publishes the CAS Quarterly, and The CAS Membership and Industry Directory.
Ella Purnell recording pick-ups for BBC One's 'Ordeal By Innocence'
Ellla Purnell in Maleficent, 2014
English actress Ella Purnell (Maleficent, Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children) was in studio recently recording ADR for BBC One's television adaptation of Agatha Christie's homonymous crime novel Ordeal By Innocence. Dubway engineer Adrian Thorstensen recorded Ella's pick-ups for the three episodes, connected with a studio in London, UK via Source Connect.
Ordeal By Innocence is a three-episode TV mini series to appear on BBC One, as part of the network's deal with Agatha Christie Productions to produce seven dramas based on the author’s works. Along with Purnell, joining the cast are Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), Anthony Boyle (Harry Potter And The Cursed Child), Luke Treadaway (Fortitude), Morven Christie (The A Word), Crystal Clarke (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), and Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness).
The murder mystery book, published in 1958, is a psychological thriller involving crimes from both past and present. According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker.
Audio post mix for SeaLegacy's The Tide
Dubway engineer Zac Suskevich recently mixed the sound for a promotional video for SeaLegacy's The Tide.
SeaLegacy is an environmental conservation organization whose mission is to create healthy and abundant oceans by means of powerful images and storytelling.
Bridget Moynahan lends her voice to WBUR's children's podcast 'Circle Round'
(Patrick James Miller)
Last week, Dubway engineer Sam Palumbo recorded actress and model Bridget Moynahan (I, Robot, Blue Bloods, Lord of War) as a featured guest voice on WBUR's children's podcast, Circle Round. The session included use of Dubway's dedicated Skype interface, SkypeWay, as show producers Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis supervised remotely from their studio in Boston, Massachusetts.
Circle Round is a children's storytime audio show created by husband and wife Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis. The podcast is broadcast on WBUR (Boston's NPR news station). Narrated by Sheir with sound design by Shimelonis, each 10-20 minute episode is an exploration of folktales from all over the world. An episode of Circle Round is described by Sheir as a "movie for your mind," encouraging imagination from children. Bridget Moynahan was the featured celebrity on this week's episode, "Clever Manka," an adaptation of a tale from the country once known as Czechoslovakia.
Norah Jones featured on an episode of Remy's Place
Singer-songwriter Norah Jones guest stars on "Dumplings!" - a new episode on Remy's Place, now live for listening on Panoply's children's app, Pinna, and for a limited time for free on Apple Podcasts! Here's Norah with show creators Michael Rubin & Richard Julian in the Mezzanine.
Michael Rubin, Norah Jones, Richard Julian
Conceived, written, and produced by Rhumba Recorders co-owner Michael Rubin with singer-songwriter Richard Julian, Remy's Place is a highly sound-designed, sonic extravaganza centered around a child, Remy, who grows up in a music café that his parents named after him.
Music features some of the best jazz players in New York City (Norah Jones, Tony Scherr, Tony Mason, Henry Butler, Matthew Munesteri, Noé Socha, Kenny Wollesen, Roy Nathanson) and was recorded live in the Mezzanine studio.
ADR with Sean Pertwee
English actor Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth, Gotham) recorded some ADR work (via Source Connect) with Dubway engineer Adrian Thorstensen in the studio last week. Thanks for stopping by, Sean!
Engineer Adrian Thorstensen, actor Sean Pertwee, studio manager Nicole Muzii
'Someone Else's Wedding' first premiere at Whistler Film Festival
Someone Else's Wedding, a feature film by CCI Entertainment, made its first premiere in Canada at the Whistler Film Festival.
Earlier this year at Dubway, engineer Sam Palumbo recorded ADR for Someone Else's Wedding with award-winning actors Kathleen Turner, Wallace Shawn and Luke Kirby. Director Pat Kiely tuned in via Dubway's dedicated Skype interface, SkypeWay.
Trailer below:
Directed by Pat Kiely An all-star cast, including Kathleen Turner, Frances Fisher, Wallace Shawn, Luke Kirby, Kevin Zegers, Jacob Tierney and Jessica Pare assemble for a wedding in Montreal. A more comically dysfunctional family would be hard to find.
'This Podcast Has Fleas' premieres on WNYC Kids!
A Cat. A Dog. Two Microphones. What could go wrong?
WNYC Studios teamed up with kids' television veterans Adam Peltzman and Koyalee Chanda (WallyKazam!, The Backyardigans, Blue's Clues) to create the top audio programming network's first-ever children's podcast: This Podcast Has Fleas. Rhumba worked on recording, sound designing, and mixing the series here at Dubway Studios. We are proud to present the series as its first episodes premiere this week! Take a listen to a preview via WNYC below:
This Podcast Has Fleas is a six-episode children's comedy show starring Jay Pharoah (SNL) as Jones, the trash-talking cool cat with a fondness for auto-tune, and Emily Lynne as Waffles the dog, who is eager to please and loves a good sleepover party. The two silly animals not only live under the same roof, but are also rivals with dueling podcasts! With unpredictable but amusing storylines, the show features original music and some familiar voices as recurring characters, including Alec Baldwin as the goldfish Mr. Glub, and Eugene Mirman as Benny the gerbil.
This hilarious new 'pawcast' is the first installment of WNYC's new kids' programming division, and is sure to make both children and adults laugh.
A look behind the scenes of Pharaoh and Lynne recording the podcast in studio.
'Bravo Tango Brain Training' - a meditation app for Veterans by NatGeo and 360i
National Geographic and 360i teamed up together to create Bravo Tango Brain Training, a meditation app designed specifically for veterans.
Dubway Studios facilitated the recording and post mix for the audio in the app, as well as hired the voice actor for the guided meditation.
Former Air Force Psychologist and combat veteran Dr. Michael Valdovinos says "Many veterans are hesitant to try meditation and mindfulness because of societal stereotypes it carries in our community. In my practice, however, I’ve found meditation, mindfulness and voice therapy to be highly effective in reducing stress, refining focus and raising optimism. Bravo Tango Brain Training is a bridge to seeking help and brings a unique approach directly to the veteran community where we feel safest: our homes."
Radio Spot mix for AAA
Earlier this summer, Rhumba (formed the the partnership of Dubway Studios and Murmur Music) produced a jingle for the automobile service, AAA, via the agency, Majestic Media. Michael Rubin composed and arranged the music, while Nathaniel Reichman was the lead audio producer. Rhumba produced the vocal session in the Mezzanine studio. The official radio spot was recently mixed in October by Dubway engineer Zac Suskevich.
Olfactory wins Best Dramatic Short at the Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest
Congratulations to everyone involved in the short film Olfactory for winning Best Dramatic Short film at the Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest this November! A job well done!
Last year, Dubway had the opportunity to produce the audio — location recording, ADR, foley, SFX, mixing — for Christopher Piazza's short film, Olfactory.
The science fiction drama surrounds an experimental product "Olfactory" that allows users to re-experience memories, starring Kieran Mulcare, Alison Barton and Molly Camp.
Watch a trailer of the sci-fi drama, written and directed by Christopher Piazza, below.
'Season Isle' on Panoply's Pinna!
This autumn, Panoply launched a new subscription app for kids, Pinna, which The New York Times calls "a digital toy box full of ad-free audio for listeners 4-12.” Along with Remy's Place, Dubway has been working closely with the podcast network on the production of Season Isle. The series is now available for listening on the Pinna app.
Produced by Rhumba Recorders and recorded at Dubway Studios, Season Isle is a highly produced 20-episode radio play, complete with scoring and intensive sound design. Rhumba cast and directed the talent as well as the scoring and audio post.
Premiering this autumn, the fantasy audio series Season Isle releases one episode each day.
The thrilling story surrounds 10-year-old twins, Juniper and Zephyr Hillhouse, and their adventures on Season Isle. "This enchanting island is divided into four seasons, and sometimes a problem arising in one season can only be solved with assistance from another season. In these moments of need, the denizens of Season Isle turn to the center of the island for help. There live The Twins and their guardian, House on the Hill, an animate, magical house. Will Juniper and Zeph be able to help the seasons find harmony?"
New podcast: 'Permanently Damaged' with Laura Banks and Janette Barber
Among all the new podcasts coming to record with us at Dubway Studios, one to keep an ear out for is Permanently Damaged with Banks and Barber! The series, in association with Crossover Media Group and Art 19, launched this autumn on Apple Podcasts. The pair record their shows in our Main Floor studios weekly with Dubway engineer Zac Suskevich.
Permanently Damaged features hosts (and superstars) Janette Barber, six-time Emmy Award winning TV producer/writer on The Rosie O’Donnell Show and ABC’s The View and former SiriusXM host and comic, and Laura Banks, comic, Star Trek actress and movie star. "Banks and Barber are kick-ass NYC female comics and USA Today best selling co-authors, taking the podcast world by storm in this tell-all program."
About the podcast: "Based in New York City, PD serves listeners interested in laugh-out-loud humor mixed with real information and insight about how to survive as a single female or married in the 21st Century. Permanently Damaged with Banks and Barber is released every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays." Read more about the podcast on BanksandBarber.com.
Listen to the first episode below!
Cerberus Rex: An Audio Adventure on Sci-Fi.com
Last autumn, Dubway Studios facilitated the principal dialogue recording for new radio play Cerberus Rex, in which engineer Adrian Thorstensen recorded six voice actors simultaneously in the Mezzanine Studio's Live Room. Thorstensen also worked on the final mix earlier this summer.
CERBERUS REX, written and produced by Jason Hardcastle at Heorot Media, is an hour-and-a-half long science fiction audio adventure:
"Dr. Anabela Correia, a professor of astrophysics at Hawksmoor University, travels upon request by a former colleague to Well Station, a research facility performing experiments on a mystery of physics in an underground cave. A natural explorer, Ana rushes to view the phenomenon first-hand and, accompanied by Well Station Security/Containment Officer Benjamin Wyngarde, is soon staring down at a marvel hidden deep. Then... not so deep."
Available for high-quality download and free streaming on Sci-Fi.com.