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    Bob Odenkirk to write a book of essays about his life 

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    In this March 12, 2016 file photo, actor Bob Odenkirk attends the 33rd Annual Paleyfest: "Better Call Saul" in Los Angeles.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
    NEW YORK (AP) --

    "Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk has nabbed a book deal to write essays about his life and comic journey.

    Random House announced Wednesday that the still-untitled book will explore Odenkirk's career working at Chicago's Second City to writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live," ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien," ''Mr. Show," ''Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."

    Random House Executive Editor Ben Greenberg said in a statement that the book will give Odenkirk's TV fans who might not know the comedian's past "a look at the remarkable writer and comedic mind hiding just beneath that character." No publication date was announced.

    Odenkirk arrived at "Breaking Bad" in its second season as welcome comic relief, then grew Saul into a full-fledged scene stealer and has become the star in the quirky prequel "Better Call Saul."

    Odenkirk is also represented by production house Bob Industries as a director for special projects, including branded entertainment and spots.

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    Kevin Costner to receive MPSE Filmmaker Award; Greg Hedgepath named recipient of MPSE Career Achievement honor

    Thursday, November 21, 2024
    Kevin Costner (photo courtesy of Kevin Costner)

    Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) will present Oscar®-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner with the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction. And supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award for his prolific career in sound editing. Both awards will be presented during MPSE’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on February 23, 2025 at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

    The MPSE Filmmaker Award is bestowed upon an individual outside the sound community whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The MPSE Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service or leadership.

    “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career,” said MPSE president David Barber. “From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the Horizon saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmaker Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling through sound in film and television.”

    Barber added, “Greg Hedgepath is a true titan in the world of sound. His contributions to cinema are immense, spanning decades and encompassing a remarkable range of genres. From the heart-pounding intensity of ‘Speed’ and ‘Twister’ to the nuanced drama of ‘Selma’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Greg’s work has consistently elevated... Read More

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