Sony Pictures Entertainment Completes Upgrades to All 14 Mix Stages

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Sony Pictures Entertainment has completed state-of-the-art upgrades to its mix stages. Among the soundstages that underwent substantial improvements are the Cary Grant, William Holden, Kim Novak, Burt Lancaster, Anthony Quinn and Jimmy Stewart theaters, as well as Dub Stage 17.

All 14 mix stages have been upgraded to support Dolby Atmos, Imax and other immersive formats. The expansion has also included the studio’s five Dub Stages used by the industry’s top sound editors, designers and mixers to prepare motion picture and television soundtracks. “Our aim was not only to ensure that our mix stages and facilities are state-of-the-art but also to make every space a warm and welcoming environment,” said Kimberly Jimenez, SVP of post production services at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “When a director, sound supervisor, sound editor or picture editor walks onto one of our stages, they should feel that they have arrived in a creative space and be confident in the technology throughout the facility.” “Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire” supervising sound editor, sound designer and re-recording mixer Will Files, who mixed the film in the Kim Novak theater, said he found the renovations have created an inspiring environment for him and his colleagues. “It makes you want to make a better film, a grander film because it feels like you’re walking into a movie theater, and you’re proud of the film you’re working on, and that has an effect on the process.” Supervising sound editor and sound designer Chris Terhune concurs the creative environment enhances the working experience. “Special memories created special memories,” Terhune said.