John Williams will be the recipient of the American Film Institution Lifetime Achievement Award - the first for a composer.
Williams has written the scores for some of the biggest films and has been nominated for 49 Academy Awards for his efforts.
He went on to win five, the first was for Fiddler on the Roof in 1971, followed by Jaws, Star Wars franchise, E.T. and Schindler's List.
He has also received three Golden Globe Awards, five BAFTAs and 22 Grammy Awards for his work.
The 83-year-old also composed and conducted the first three Harry Potter films, Hook, Angela's Ashes, Lincoln and The Book Thief among numerous others.
"John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives," said Howard Stringer, chair of AFI's board of trustees, in a statement.
"Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired...
Williams has written the scores for some of the biggest films and has been nominated for 49 Academy Awards for his efforts.
He went on to win five, the first was for Fiddler on the Roof in 1971, followed by Jaws, Star Wars franchise, E.T. and Schindler's List.
He has also received three Golden Globe Awards, five BAFTAs and 22 Grammy Awards for his work.
The 83-year-old also composed and conducted the first three Harry Potter films, Hook, Angela's Ashes, Lincoln and The Book Thief among numerous others.
"John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives," said Howard Stringer, chair of AFI's board of trustees, in a statement.
"Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired...
- 10/9/2015
- Digital Spy
One of the most recognizable movie composers of all-time is about become the very first to win an AFI Life Achievement Award.
John Williams — known for his work on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and Superman — is set to awarded the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, the organization announced on Thursday. Previous winners include John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Dustin Hoffman, Harrison Ford, and Meryl Streep.
The most recent winners are: Mel Brooks in 2012, Jane Fonda in 2013, and Steve Martin in 2014.
Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees said that Williams has written some of the more iconic scores, making him an obvious choice for this award.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives. Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations...
John Williams — known for his work on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and Superman — is set to awarded the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, the organization announced on Thursday. Previous winners include John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Dustin Hoffman, Harrison Ford, and Meryl Streep.
The most recent winners are: Mel Brooks in 2012, Jane Fonda in 2013, and Steve Martin in 2014.
Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees said that Williams has written some of the more iconic scores, making him an obvious choice for this award.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives. Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations...
- 10/9/2015
- by Zach Dennis
- SoundOnSight
Composer behind Star Wars, Jaws and E.T. to receive the award next June.
The American Film Institute (AFI) is to honour composer John Williams with its 44th AFI Life Achievement Award.
Williams, the first composer to get the award, will be honoured at a gala tribute on June 9, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Among Williams’ 150 credits over seven decades are Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Harry Potter. He is particularly known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, which include the scores for Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Schindler’s List.
With five Academy Award wins and 49 nominations, Williams holds the record for the most Oscar nominations of any living person.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees.
“Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to...
The American Film Institute (AFI) is to honour composer John Williams with its 44th AFI Life Achievement Award.
Williams, the first composer to get the award, will be honoured at a gala tribute on June 9, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Among Williams’ 150 credits over seven decades are Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Harry Potter. He is particularly known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, which include the scores for Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Schindler’s List.
With five Academy Award wins and 49 nominations, Williams holds the record for the most Oscar nominations of any living person.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees.
“Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to...
- 10/9/2015
- ScreenDaily
John Williams, whose scores include Star Wars, Jaws and Et, will be the first composer to get the American Film Institute’s highest honour.
The American Film Institute (AFI) is giving composer John Williams its 44th AFI Life Achievement Award.
Williams, the first composer to get the award, will be honoured at a gala tribute on June 9 in Los Angeles.
Among Williams’ 150 credits over seven decades are Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and three films in the Harry Potter series. He is particularly known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, which include the scores for Jaws, Et the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Schindler’s List.
With five Academy Award wins and 49 nominations, Williams holds the record for the most Oscar nominations of any living person.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. “Note by note, through...
The American Film Institute (AFI) is giving composer John Williams its 44th AFI Life Achievement Award.
Williams, the first composer to get the award, will be honoured at a gala tribute on June 9 in Los Angeles.
Among Williams’ 150 credits over seven decades are Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and three films in the Harry Potter series. He is particularly known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, which include the scores for Jaws, Et the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Schindler’s List.
With five Academy Award wins and 49 nominations, Williams holds the record for the most Oscar nominations of any living person.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. “Note by note, through...
- 10/9/2015
- ScreenDaily
The American Film Institute has announced that the recipient of the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award is composer John Williams. This is the first time in the 43 year history of the Life(time) Achievement Award that a composer has been chosen. Last year's recipient was Steven Martin, and the first recipient ever was John Ford in 1973. The AFI Life Achievement Award was established to honor a single individual for his or her lifetime contribution to enriching American culture through motion pictures and television. Williams certainly deserves it, as he has been a composer for over 50 years working on so many classic films, earning 49 Oscar nominations and 5 wins over the years. And he still has a few more Star Wars scores in the works. "John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees. "Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for...
- 10/9/2015
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The 44th AFI Achievement Award goes to composer John Williams, a rare craftsman to be so honored. The gala event will be held June 9, 2016 and aired on TNT and Turner Classic Movies. "John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees. "Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations of audiences to be enriched by the magic of the movies. AFI is proud to present him with its 44th Life Achievement Award." John Williams boasts over 150 credits across seven decades. He's best known for his long collaboration with director Steven Spielberg, from thriller "Jaws" (1975) to "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and World War II drama "Schindler's List" (1993). Three of Williams' scores landed on AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores, including "Star Wars" (1977) soundtrack,...
- 10/8/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
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The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that esteemed composer John Williams will be the recipient of the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. For the first time in AFI history, the award will be bestowed upon a composer. Williams will be honored at a gala Tribute on June 9, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.
The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special will return for its fourth year with Turner Broadcasting to air on TNT in late June 2016, followed by an encore presentation on its sister network, Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
Most recently, the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute brought together the film community to honor Steve Martin.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees. “Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying...
The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that esteemed composer John Williams will be the recipient of the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. For the first time in AFI history, the award will be bestowed upon a composer. Williams will be honored at a gala Tribute on June 9, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.
The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special will return for its fourth year with Turner Broadcasting to air on TNT in late June 2016, followed by an encore presentation on its sister network, Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
Most recently, the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute brought together the film community to honor Steve Martin.
“John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees. “Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying...
- 10/8/2015
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Esteemed composer John Williams will receive the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film, the American Film Institute Board of Trustees announced Thursday. This will mark the first time the award will be bestowed on a composer. Williams will be honored at a gala Tribute on June 9, 2016 in Los Angeles. “John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees. “Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations of.
- 10/8/2015
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Read More: Watch: 'The Empire Strikes Back,' John Williams, and the Growth of a Soundtrack The American Film Institute Board of Trustees has announced that esteemed composer John Williams will be the recipient of the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award, billed as America’s highest honor for a career in film. Williams will be the first composer honored with the award. Previous recipients include John Ford, Meryl Streep and Steve Martin. "John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair, AFI Board of Trustees, of the announcement. "Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations of audiences to be enriched by the magic of the movies. AFI is proud to present him with its 44th Life Achievement Award." Williams is best known for his work with...
- 10/8/2015
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Nashville‘s Juliette Barnes is never better than when she’s taking off her metaphorical earrings and gearing up for a tussle with a formidable foe. That’s why we should all bow down and kiss the petite pop-star feet of one Ms. Jade St. John.
Because if the former-almost-Mrs.-Fordham hadn’t come to town with her Jem-and-the-Holograms hair and her improbable cheekbones, we never would have seen Cadence’s hormonally unstable mommy spout off in a tirade containing the phrase “Country Barbie jacket.”
Even though we’re supposed to see the outburst as evidence of Ju’s emotionally frayed new mommyhood,...
Because if the former-almost-Mrs.-Fordham hadn’t come to town with her Jem-and-the-Holograms hair and her improbable cheekbones, we never would have seen Cadence’s hormonally unstable mommy spout off in a tirade containing the phrase “Country Barbie jacket.”
Even though we’re supposed to see the outburst as evidence of Ju’s emotionally frayed new mommyhood,...
- 4/23/2015
- TVLine.com
On this episode of Nashville, "The Storm has Just Begun," Deacon gets some promising news. Jade St. John offers Layla a big opportunity. Juliette's determination to get back in the spotlight drives a wedge between her and Avery.
The who's who of the Nashville music scene gathers together to lend their support for Teddy's music education initiative, "Note by Note," and it promises to be an interesting evening, as it always is when the whole gang gets together.
The who's who of the Nashville music scene gathers together to lend their support for Teddy's music education initiative, "Note by Note," and it promises to be an interesting evening, as it always is when the whole gang gets together.
- 4/22/2015
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Last night, ABC released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 19 of season 3, and it offers up new looks at some very dramatic and interesting footage as Juliette goes head to head with Jade (Christina Aguilera) after being very rude to her. Deacon appears to have found a new liver, and more! The episode is titled, "The Storm Has Just Begun." In the new, 19th episode official description: "The brightest stars of Nashville have gathered in support of Teddy's music education initiative, "Note By Note," where Juliette plans her return to the spotlight - and Layla is going to find herself thrust into it - alongside Jade St. John. At the gala, Rayna, Deacon, Maddie and Daphne will get ready to take the stage and perform, but before they can, Deacon will receive the call he's been waiting for containing some life-changing news." Episode 19 is scheduled to air on Wednesday night,...
- 4/16/2015
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 19 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "The Storm Has Just Begun," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and dramatic scenes as Juliette plots her huge return to the stage. Deacon receives some much-awaited, life changing news, and more! In the new, 19th episode press release: It's The Evening Of Teddy's "Note By Note" Gala With Rayna, Deacon And The Girls Ready To Perform, But Before They Can, Deacon Receives The Call He's Been Waiting For. Press release number 2: The brightest stars of Nashville have gathered in support of Teddy's music education initiative, "Note By Note," where Juliette will plan her return to the spotlight - and Layla will find herself thrust into it - alongside Jade St. John. At the gala, Rayna, Deacon, Maddie and Daphne will get ready to take the stage and perform,...
- 4/15/2015
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
The bough is about to break for Baby Barkley’s harried parents (or, at least, that’s what it looks like in these photos from an upcoming episode of Nashville).
These shots from the April 19 installment, “The Storm Has Just Begun,” include some images of new mom and dad Juliette and Avery having it out (perhaps about the fact that they’ve waited so long to tell us their child’s name?).
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The photos also show Jade mixing it up with Layla and Will, and sporting the...
These shots from the April 19 installment, “The Storm Has Just Begun,” include some images of new mom and dad Juliette and Avery having it out (perhaps about the fact that they’ve waited so long to tell us their child’s name?).
Related May Sweeps Scorecard 2015: Weddings, Deaths, Breakups, Sex, Resurrections, Firings and More
The photos also show Jade mixing it up with Layla and Will, and sporting the...
- 4/13/2015
- TVLine.com
Seven years ago, in his debut documentary "Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037," director Ben Niles uniquely explored the creation of the titular instrument from pulling together the raw materials to rolling it out on a concert stage. And with his sophomore effort "Some Kind Of Spark," Niles takes a look at the classical world again, this time focusing on the young talent who are aspiring to go as far as their skills take them. The filmmaker's latest documentary takes a look at Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program, which focuses on inner-city youth. It gives those in the classes the kind of attention and musical education many would likely never have the opportunity to receive otherwise, and "Some Kind Of Spark" explores how it changes and impacts the students' lives. "Some Kind Of Spark" will make its World Premiere at Doc NYC on Sunday, November 16th. Watch below.
- 11/4/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Plow Prods.
A vanishing style of manufacturing is chronicled in exhaustive detail in this film by Ben Niles detailing the hand-crafted construction of a Steinway piano over the course of a year. If its feature-length running time inevitably results in some degree of repetition, Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 is nonetheless a fascinating documentary that more than just piano lovers can enjoy. It recently received its U.S. theatrical premiere at New York's Film Forum.
The Steinway & Sons factory, located in Astoria, Queens, makes a decidedly high-end product, commanding prices for its instruments starting at $25,000. That's because this 150-year-old institution produces a mere 2,000 or so pianos a year, compared with the about 100 a day produced by competitors.
The film follows the course of one such instrument, No. L1037, from the search for its wood in the forests of Alaska to its eventual display at Manhattan's Steinway Hall. The numbers tell the story: Each piano is made up of about 12,000 parts, as assembled by a team of 450 craftsmen working by hand. These blue-collar workers, bearing such distinctive job titles as "belly maker," "grand finisher" and "final tone inspector," represent a range of ethnicities.
This manufacturing process results in pianos that are idiosyncratically distinctive, a trait testified to in the film by such musical luminaries as Helene Grimaud, Lang Lang, Hank Jones and Harry Connick Jr.
The film's soundtrack naturally includes numerous piano selections as played by these and other notable musicians.
A vanishing style of manufacturing is chronicled in exhaustive detail in this film by Ben Niles detailing the hand-crafted construction of a Steinway piano over the course of a year. If its feature-length running time inevitably results in some degree of repetition, Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 is nonetheless a fascinating documentary that more than just piano lovers can enjoy. It recently received its U.S. theatrical premiere at New York's Film Forum.
The Steinway & Sons factory, located in Astoria, Queens, makes a decidedly high-end product, commanding prices for its instruments starting at $25,000. That's because this 150-year-old institution produces a mere 2,000 or so pianos a year, compared with the about 100 a day produced by competitors.
The film follows the course of one such instrument, No. L1037, from the search for its wood in the forests of Alaska to its eventual display at Manhattan's Steinway Hall. The numbers tell the story: Each piano is made up of about 12,000 parts, as assembled by a team of 450 craftsmen working by hand. These blue-collar workers, bearing such distinctive job titles as "belly maker," "grand finisher" and "final tone inspector," represent a range of ethnicities.
This manufacturing process results in pianos that are idiosyncratically distinctive, a trait testified to in the film by such musical luminaries as Helene Grimaud, Lang Lang, Hank Jones and Harry Connick Jr.
The film's soundtrack naturally includes numerous piano selections as played by these and other notable musicians.
- 12/10/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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