Soundelux


Soundelux is an audio post production company based in Hollywood, California. Soundelux was a member of the Todd Soundelux group of sound companies.
The post production services company provides audio services to clients working in feature films and television. 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.

History

and Wylie Stateman founded Soundelux in 1982 focused on audio post production for the feature film industry. In 1991 they partnered with John Miceli, Tony Miceli and David Kneupper to create the Soundelux Entertainment Group to expand their business on the east coast and expand into the growing special venue industry. In 1992 Scott Martin Gershin partnered with Wylie Stateman & Lon Bender to create Soundelux Media Labs which eventually would become Soundelux Design Music Group which was created to supply Sound design, voice Over casting, & music composition to the interactive entertainment industry. Together they all continued developing addition business units such as Showorks Entertainment, Modern Music, Soundelux DMG, The Hollywood Edge, MTS Cinema Services and Soundelux Microphones adding partners Kim Waugh, Per Hallberg, and Ken Statemen,
In November 1995, Jeffrey Edell, the Business Management partner at Duitch and Franklin, for Lon Bender and Wylie Stateman and Soundelux, joined them as CEO and helped integrate 13 separate companies into one consolidated group called Soundelux Entertainment Group. During his tenure and until the sale to John Malone's Liberty Media Group, the company grew to over $120M in revenues, with almost 500 employees at its peak.
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 $200M. The purchase excluded Soundelux Showorks & Soundelux Florida, the company's location-based entertainment and theater design businesses. These businesses were debt free at the close of the aquaisition and positioned for long term growth in an emerging industry. Tony Miceli departed in 2000 to explore new opportunities.
In 2001 John Miceli broke off of the remaining Soundlelux Media Group company and formed Technomedia to build on the immersive media experience business that was emerging.
The remaining business unit continued under the direction of Jeff Edell who assigned Phil Rafnson in charge of the Soundelux Showorks, Soundelux Florida group until its bankruptcy filing in 2002.
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.
On September 19, 2012, Empire Investment Holdings announced it had acquired CSS Studios, LLC.
In January 2013, CSS Studios announced it would rename the company as TODD-SOUNDELUX.
On May 21, 2014, Todd-Soundelux Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection.
On November 17, 2014 the Todd-Soundelux Trademarks and Copyrights were acquired in Federal Bankruptcy Court by Rob Nokes of Sounddogs.com, Inc.

Services

Soundelux offers sound supervision, sound design and sound editing 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.

Filmography

Soundelux audio professionals include:
The audio professionals working out of Soundelux have earned hundreds of notable industry nominations and awards. Here are some highlights:
YearAwardCategoryTypeTitleHonorees
2013Academy AwardBest Sound EditingSkyfallPer Hallberg, Karen Baker Landers
2013Academy AwardBest Sound EditingDjango UnchainedWylie Stateman
2013BAFTA AwardBest SoundSkyfallPer Hallberg, Karen Baker Landers, Scott Millan, Gregg Russell, Stuart Wilson
2013BAFTA AwardBest SoundDjango UnchainedWylie Stateman, Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti,
Mark Ulano
2012Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesGame of Thrones, BlackwaterPeter Brown, Kira Roessler, Tim Hands, Paul Aulicino, Joao M. Coimbra, Stephen P. Robinson, Vanessa Lapato, Brett Voss, James Moriana, Jeffrey Wilhoit, David Klotz
2012Academy AwardBest Sound EditingDriveLon Bender, Victor Ray Ennis
2011Academy AwardBest Sound EditingUnstoppableMark Stoeckinger
2010Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialThe Pacific, Part FiveTom 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
2010Academy AwardBest Sound EditingInglourious BasterdsWylie Stateman
2010Academy AwardBest Sound EditingStar TrekMark P. Stoeckinger, Alan Rankin
2010BAFTA AwardBest SoundStar TrekMark P. Stoeckinger, Peter J. Devlin, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Ben Burtt
2009Academy AwardBest Sound EditingWantedWylie Stateman
2008Academy AwardBest Sound EditingThe Bourne UltimatumKaren M. Baker, Per Hallberg
2008BAFTA AwardBest SoundThe Bourne UltimatumKaren M. Baker, Per Hallberg, Kirk Francis, Scott Millan and David Parker
2007Academy AwardBest Sound EditingBlood DiamondLon Bender
2006Academy AwardBest Sound EditingMemoirs of a GeishaWylie Stateman
2005BAFTA AwardBest SoundRayKaren M. Baker, Per Hallberg, Steve Cantamessa, Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer
2005Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialThe Life and Death of Peter SellersAnna MacKenzie, Tim Hands, Geoffrey G. Rubay, James Mather, Victoria Brazier, Zack Davis, Laura Lovejoy, Richard Ford, Felicity Cottrell, and Ruth Sullivan
2004BAFTA AwardBest SoundKill Bill: Volume 1Wylie Stateman, Michael Minkler, Myron Nettinga and Mark Ulano
2003Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialLive from BaghdadGlenn 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 and Michael J. Broomberg
2003Academy AwardBest Sound EditingRoad to PerditionScott Hecker
2002BAFTA AwardBest SoundBlack Hawk DownKaren M. Baker, Chris Munro, Per Hallberg, Michael Minkler, Myron Nettinga
2002BAFTA AwardBest SoundShrekLon Bender, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Wylie Stateman
2001BAFTA AwardBest SoundAlmost FamousMichael D. Wilhoit, Jeff Wexler, Doug Hemphill,
Rick Kline, Paul Massey
2001BAFTA AwardBest SoundGladiatorKen Weston, Scott Millan, Bob Beemer
2001BAFTA AwardBest SoundThe Perfect StormWylie Stateman, Keith A. Wester, John T. Reitz,
Gregg Rudloff, David E. Campbell, Kelly Cabral
2000BAFTA AwardBest SoundAmerican BeautyScott Martin Gershin, Scott Millan, Bob Beemer,
Richard Van Dyke
2000Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesThe Others: EyesHarry Cohen, Mace Matiosian, Ruth Adelman, Guy Tsujimoto, Jivan Tahmizian, Diane Griffen, Zane D. Bruce and Michael J. Broomberg
2000Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound EditingThe Devil’s ArithmeticAnna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Mike Marchain, Robert Guastini, Cindy Rabideau, Ray Spiess, Rick Hinson and Warren Smith
1999Academy AwardBest Sound Effects EditingThe Mask of ZorroDave McMoyler
1999Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer: Lover's WalkAnna MacKenzie, Cindy Rabideau, Robert Guastini, Mark Cleary, Mike Marchain, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Ray Spiess, Fernand Bos, Zane D. Bruce and Joseph T. Sabella
1999Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesThe Sopranos: I Dream Of Jeannie CusamanoAnna 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 and Joseph T. Sabella
1999Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialA Soldier's SweetheartAnna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Raymond E. Spiess III, Cindy Rabideau, Mike Marchain, Jason Lezama, Robert Guastini, Ray Spiess, Ron Finn, Christopher Moriana and Katie Rowe
1999Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialHoudiniAnna MacKenzie, William H. Angarola, Rick Hinson, Ray Spiess, Mike Marchain,
Skip Adams, Robert Guastini, Cindy Rabideau, Jeanette Surga, Zane D. Bruce and Joseph T. Sabella
1998Academy AwardBest Sound Effects EditingFace/OffMark P. Stoeckinger, Per Hallberg
1998Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound EditingBeauty and the Beast:Scott Marin Gershin, Anthony Mazzei, Robert Mackston, Steve Dutkovich, Dave Weathers, David Hankins and Don Sanders
1998Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesThe Visitor: PilotAnna MacKenzie, Cindy Rabideau, Mark Cleary, Rick Hinson, Raymond E. Spiess III, Ray Spiess, Robert Guastini, William H. Angarola, Jay B. Richardson, James Moriana and Michael J. Broomberg
1998Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialCreatureAnna 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 and Craig Ng
1996Academy AwardBest Sound Effects EditingBraveheartLon Bender, Per Hallberg
1996BAFTA AwardBest SoundBraveheartLon Bender, Per Hallberg, Brian Simmons, Andy Nelson, Scott Millan and Anna Behlmer
1994Academy AwardBest Sound Effects EditingCliffhangerWylie Stateman and Gregg Baxter
1993BAFTA AwardBest SoundJFKWylie Stateman, Tod A. Maitland, Michael D. Wilhoit, Michael Minkler and Gregg Landaker
1993BAFTA AwardBest SoundThe Last of the MohicansLon Bender, Simon Kaye, Larry Kemp, Paul Massey, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith and Chris Jenkins
1991Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a SpecialSon of the Morning StarDave 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, and John Caper Jr.
1990Academy AwardBest SoundBorn on the Fourth of JulyWylie Stateman, Michael Minkler, Gregory H. Watkins and Tod A. Maitland
1989Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a SpecialLonesome Dove: The PlainsDave 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 and Jamie Forester
1989Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a SpecialSteal the SkyDave 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 and Allan K. Rosen
1988Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a SpecialEarth Star VoyagerDave 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 and Gary Macheel
1986Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesAirwolf: EaglesMichael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Michael H. Ford, Hector C. Gika, Donlee Jorgensen, Asher Yates, Ernesto Mas and Gene L. Gillette
1986Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesMisfits of Science: Deep FreezeMichael 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 and Laurie Higgins Tobias
1985Emmy AwardOutstanding Film Sound Editing for a Limited Series or a SpecialSpaceLon Bender, Wylie Stateman, 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 and Stephen M. Rowe
1985Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesMiami Vice: Brother’s KeeperMichael 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 and Jerry Cohen
1985Emmy AwardOutstanding Film Sound Editing for a SeriesAirwolf: FirestormMichael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Donlee Jorgensen, Gary Mundheim, Bob Newlan, Asher Yates, Barney Cabral and Gene L. Gillette
1984Emmy AwardOutstanding Film Sound Editing for a SeriesAirwolfMichael D. Wilhoit, Sam F. Shaw, Michael H. Ford, Donlee Jorgensen, Mark Roberts, Breck Warwick, Bob Weatherford, Nicholas Vincent Korda, Gene L. Gillette

Soundelux Design Music Group

Soundelux Design Music Group was established in 1985 by Stateman, Bender and Scott Martin Gershin and is still headed up by Gershin. The company specializes in sound for video games, commercials, new media, and experience-based environments.