2/3 “If they speak out against their buyout contracts, they risk being blacklisted and being identified as the composer who complains.”

3/3 “Buy-outs are a major concern for composers, especially screen composers. we hear from many composers who signed buyout agreements and later regretted their decision.”

Buy-out practices could undermine creators’ rights and are often incompatible with proportionate remuneration #dsmdirective. Interesting round table discussion today European Parliament, organised by ECSA, GESAC with @Ibangarciadb Sabine Verheyen Billy Kelleher MEP

Some behind the scenes… You won’t believe your eyes if you don’t believe your ears. Sound is essential to the #AvatarTheWayOfTheWater experience. Here are the astoundingly great sound team working with Jim to dub the film - blending the Dialogue/FX/Music together.

Some stories are timeless. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, please join us in experiencing Titanic in remastered 4K 3D. Opening February 10th in theaters. youtu.be/oHY7D7K58BM

Behind the scenes….. somebody wanted some more? The Newman stage during our first sessions… #AvatarTheWayOfTheWater

Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles. Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility, and generosity.

There's a tradition of film directors and studios congratulating each other for beating their box office records. A THREAD In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in Variety 1/11

A concept that changed my life. The Time Billionaire:

Woman surprises her boyfriend with the puppy he always wanted, then he tells her to look in his car 🥲

Star Wars composer John Williams and sound designer Ben Burtt

AI Talk, an #AI generated talk show featuring Elon Musk and Steve Jobs This episode features a fascinating conversation between the two tech titans who engage in a philosophical and witty discourse transcending time and space. The topic of their debate revolves around whether

A brilliant awareness campaign by Volkswagen! VW advertised in the cinema hall; suddenly called everyone's mobiles at the same time; the audience picked up the mobiles…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work; her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly.

Because we could all use something wholesome right now, here's the time soccer star Ian Wright was reunited with his childhood teacher, Mr. Pigden. He describes him as the first positive male figure he had in his life.

Denny’s I work at in Utah. You asked me, ‘Can I have a waitress who is a single mother?’ I thought it was very odd, but I sat you in Crystal’s section. You sat there for 2 hours just watching people. 7 families came in and ate while you were there and you paid every one of their

John 🍭 31 years…

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