Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. has finalized an agreement with Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. under which Deluxe will bring its expertise and state of the art technology to Sony Pictures.
Deluxe, which has been a leader for decades in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content, continues to expand the depth and reach of its artistry and digital capabilities.
Through Deluxe’s relationship with Sony Pictures, the facility will offer state-of-the-art color grading, mastering, restoration and related services for film and TV projects by studios, networks, independent producers and filmmakers worldwide.
“This agreement is a milestone in our strategic efforts to link our industry-leading artisans arm in arm with world-class content creators,” Deluxe CEO David Kassler said.
“This is yet another example of progress in our relentless pursuit of excellence for our key customers,” added Cyril Drabinsky, Deluxe vice chairman.
As part of the transaction, Deluxe acquired certain assets from Colorworks Inc. Deluxe will operate from a 14,000-square-foot facility, which includes one of the industry’s leading 4K pipelines. The facility is housed in the studio’s Stage 6 and features real-time, 4K processing in a full-digital workflow for top filmmakers from across the industry.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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