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    Bryshere Y. Gray among stars of BET’s New Edition project

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    In this June 24, 2014 file photo, members of the 80s Boston boy band "New Edition", from left, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins and Ricky Bell pose for a portrait in New York. BET announced a new three-part miniseries, "New Edition: The Movie." Principal photography is to start next month in Los Angeles, with the miniseries scheduled to debut on BET in 2017. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File)
    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    Bryshere Y. Gray of "Empire" is among the stars of BET's drama about influential boy band New Edition.

    BET said Wednesday that Gray will play band member Michael Bivins in the three-part "New Edition: The Movie."

    He will be joined by Elijah Kelley ("The Butler") as Ricky Bell; singer-songwriter Luke James as Johnny Gill; Algee Smith ("Let It Shine") as Ralph Tresvant; Keith Powers ("Straight Outta Compton") as Ronnie Devoe, and Woody McClain ("Autographs") as Bobby Brown.

    The actors who will play the singers as youngsters include Dante Hoagland; Caleb McLaughlin; Jahi Winston; Myles Truitt and Tyler Williams.

    Principal photography will start next month in Los Angeles, with the miniseries scheduled to debut on BET in 2017. The executive producer is Jesse Collins, with Chris Robinson directing the drama that BET said will follow the group from middle school through the ups and downs of fame.

    New Edition was formed in 1978 and produced hits including "Candy Girl" and "Cool It Now." The group helped pave the way for the boy-band wave of the 1980s and '90s that included Boyz II Men, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys.

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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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