Anthony reunites with director Philippe Caland for feature film Vipaka

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:03:00 -0800

The "Last King of Scotland" Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker will bring to life voodoo-themed “Vipaka,” producing and starring in the psychological thriller alongside Anthony Mackie and Sanaa Lathan. The film is about a disturbed man, to be played by Whitaker, who seeks out therapy from a life coach, to be played by Mackie. Things turn left when Whitaker's character takes Mackie's hostage and uses him as a tool of terror and torture.

Helmer Philippe Caland ("Boxing Helena") is producing and directing from a script by Shintaro Shimosawa. Whitaker, who previously worked with Caland on the 2007 indie drama "Ripple Effect," is producing through his Significant Prods. banner along with Nina Yang. Pic starts shooting this month in New Orleans. 
Forest Whitaker
Whitaker also has four new pics on the horizon, as he’ll soon be seen in the indies “Catch .44” with Bruce Willis, “Freelancers” with Robert De Niro, “Mississippi Wild” with Robert Duvall and “A Single Shot” with Juno Temple.

Anthony Mackie
Last seen opposite Matt Damon in “The Adjustment Bureau,” Mackie will shoot “Vipaka” before he segues to a key supporting role in crime pic “The Gangster Squad.” He just finished “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter” and will next appear in a diverse quartet of films including Shawn Levy’s “Real Steel,” Asger Leth’s “Man on a Ledge,” Jamie Linden’s “Ten Year” and the R-rated comedy “What’s Your Number?”

Anthony Marinelli Scores Music for “Jaguar at Play” Television Commercial

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:30:28 -0800

Anthony just finished scoring the music for Jaguar’s “Jaguar at Play commercial spot. The ad, which launches today in the U.S., communicates the brand’s resurgence by spotlighting its high performance cars and their innovative new design. The new 30-second spot is the first ad from Jaguar’s new global ad agency of record, Spark44, and showcases the brand’s highest performance models: the XFR, XJL Supersport and XKR-S.

Anthony remarks about the fast-paced creative process on this job, “I was excited to compose the track in the same building with the whole creative team there. We were able to collaborate at any given minute while reacting to the film narrative, picture edit, musical form or any other spontaneous idea that might walk through the door. It was glorious to hear all our preparation come together in the recording studio with live percussion, classical guitar and a live string section. It was a rare experience to be a part of such an interactive creative process. I believe we pushed each other to achieve our best work and I appreciate that Jaguar was willing to put all this together and trust us.” Comparing the product and the creative team, Anthony goes on to say, “But really, I was very excited to work on this project for two primary reasons – world class cars and a world class creative team. I was inspired every step of the way to work with Bruce Dundore, Vic Huber, Jeff Tober and Kris Roberts, to name a few.”

In “Jaguar at Play,” the models are shown as animated objects -- teasing, challenging and playing with each other in a variety of environments, ranging from the rural forests of northern San Francisco to urban industrial locations. The spot communicates the heightened sense of life drivers feel when they get behind the wheel -- agile, powerful and exhilarated.

"We wanted to show the new 2012 models in all their glory, both for their remarkable performance and sensuous design," said Bruce Dundore, Creative Director, Spark44 North America - the agency behind the project. "These are incredibly fun and impressive cars to drive, and we shot an intriguing and energetic execution that illustrates the exhilaration you feel when you get behind the wheel of these beautiful – and beautifully-created -- cars."

The spot debuts on the NFL Network on December 1 and will also air, in the U.S. only, on national cable and locally, including CNN, ESPN and Comedy Central. It was directed by Vic Huber, of Coyote Productions.

Amazon Gold Premieres at COP 16 Cancun Climate Change Conference

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:04:32 -0700

This film by Amazon Aid Foundation will focus on two journalists, Donovan Webster (writer, author) and Ron Haviv (photojournalist) as they explore areas of Peru where gold mining has devastated the Amazon rainforest. Their journey reflects on the value of biodiversity, trees, species, indigenous people, clean water and natural resources. Normally covering war and human rights issues, both journalists uncover the current environmental war in the Amazon.

They are guided by leading Peruvian conservationist Enrique Ortiz who arranges a meeting with Peru’s Minister of the Environment, Antonio Brack Egg. This film will be screened at environmental conferences worldwide, including COP16 in Cancun, Mexico. The film will also be screened and promoted by Americas Business Council, a Latin American nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a platform for positive change in communities throughout the Americas. The Director is acclaimed cinematographer, producer and director, Reuben Aaronson, Produced by Uber Content. Music by Anthony Marinelli.

What is COP16/CMP6?
COP16/CMP6 is the 16th edition of Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP) and the 6th Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP). “Parties” refers to all the national states that signed and ratified both of the international treaties, committing to observe and comply with its terms regarding international cooperation against climate change. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been signed by 194 State Parties and the Kyoto Protocol has been ratify by 184 State Parties. In accordance with Article 7 of the Convention, the Conference of the Parties in its authority of the supreme body has the mandate of adopting the necessary decisions for the promotion of its effective application.

Anthony Scores Habitat for Humanity Campaign - 2011 Gold ADDY Winner

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:13:27 -0700

Gold ADDY Award - “IM Good People”/ Broadcast Electronic

Good People come from Good Homes. But where do Good Homes come from?
A home is more than a shelter. It’s more than warmth. It’s more than something you can see and feel. It’s the foundation on which one builds a life.
Habitat for Humanity believes that a home is the root for change.
Turn a house into a home and it has the power to create good. It builds communities. Good habits. Good People.  At the core, Habitat empowers people to make their communities better. But our volunteers and the homeowners can’t do it alone. We all need Good People so those less fortunate can build good homes.  With that said, good is not a number. It’s an intention. It’s a desire to help. So whether you’re donating your time, 10 dollars or 10,000, it not only makes you a better person; it makes you Good People.

About the ADDY Awards
With over 60,000 entries annually, the ADDY® Awards are the world's largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. The ADDY® Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing the best advertising of all types, sizes and levels from entrants around the globe. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) , it's the only creative awards program administered by the advertising industry for the industry.

Music Forever Works On Love Begins Here Ad Campaign for eHarmony

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:31:20 -0700

Los Angeles, CA – eHarmony®, a well-known consumer Internet brand, recently introduced a new TV marketing campaign that offers hope and encouragement to single people who want to find their own true love. Music creative for the campaign was led by Los Angeles based music company Music Forever.

Film composer and Music Forever owner Anthony Marinelli was brought on as executive music producer to lend his touch to the campaign, which relies heavily on music and lyrics to celebrate the joy that comes from being loved for exactly who you are. "This is the first time we have created advertising for eHarmony that has no voice over. Music and images tell the brand story in a way that is more powerfully evocative than anything we have done before," said Lucas Donat, CEO of eHarmony's long-time advertising agency DonatWald+Haque.

Marinelli worked closely with Donat and the eHamony marketing team to determine song narratives and textures that conveyed each spot's message and also maintained a cohesive sound for the campaign. One of the first spots in the campaign, called "If It's Love" (song by the band Squeeze), features real eHarmony couples sharing intimate moments in a variety of settings – swinging on a hammock, singing karaoke, and sharing an underwater kiss. Another spot called “What If?” inspires singles to believe that eHarmony’s proven matchmaking process can introduce them to a partner who loves them deeply, genuinely and completely.

Popular music from new artists as well as iconic songs were explored and both directions were chosen. "By bringing forward a large amount of artists and styles we were able to find those rare songs that worked on all levels," noted Marinelli. "We made the whole process as smooth as possible by presenting music that was licensable and tailor edited to picture. It helps to have established relationships with publishers and labels – as soon as something was on the table we made sure to get a deal in place so that the agency and client had all the options in front of them and could pull the trigger."

"It was definitely a quick turnaround especially when you're talking about famous music artists – they're notoriously selective, but we did it," remarks Marinelli. "I was prepared to write original music or even take a well-known song and add additional music to help it fit the emotional arc of each spot. Either way, I needed to make the music support the most important message – that eHarmony is extremely successful at creating genuine, loving, long-term relationships.”

Credits
Advertising Agency: DonatWald+Haque, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Creative Director: Lucas Donat
Art Directors: Rich Pass, Marc Brugnoni, Laurenne Sala
Copywriters: Jim Real, Brian Miller
Producers: Kristen Roberts, Esther Perls, Elizabeth Espat
Director: Errol Morris
Editor: Kim Bica / Arcade

Music: Music Forever
Executive Music Producer: Anthony Marinelli
Music Editor: Clint Bennett
Assistant Music Editor: Beau Bonetti
Music Supervisors: Dana Sano & Libby Umstead
Music Clearance/Legal: Celeste Chada

Contact Music Forever for a complete list of credits.

About Music Forever
Music Forever and composer Anthony Marinelli have been uniquely successful at creating music for well known films and hit records as well as hundreds of high profile and award winning ads including national commercial campaigns for Apple (multiple campaigns), Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet, Budweiser (Super Bowl), Southwest Airlines, Boeing, Accenture (Super Bowl), Sprint, Earth Communications Office, multiple campaigns directed by Joe Pytka, the iconic USA Today top 10 all time commercial This is Your Brain on Drugs, and currently running national campaigns for Shell and eHarmony, original film scores such as Young Guns, Leaving Las Vegas (Academy Award Winner), Time Code (Selma Hayek), Chapter 27 (Jared Leto & Lindsey Lohan), Internal Affairs (Richard Gere & Andy Garcia), 2 Days in the Valley (Charlize Theron & James Spader), and The Man from Elysian Fields (Mick Jagger), and the orchestral work In the Family Way, commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and premiered at the Hollywood Bowl. Anthony Marinelli began his career performing on albums such as the mega-hits Thriller (Michael Jackson) and Can't Slow Down (Lionel Richie) and with such artists as James Brown & Afrika Bambaataa (Unity Power), Van Halen, Supertramp, Herb Alpert, Chuck D., Quincy Jones and more.

Contact Info
Anthony Marinelli
Music Forever
323-461-4646

Anthony’s Score Adds Dramatic Power to “Blue” - Multiple Festival Award Winner

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:57:26 -0800

WINNER, Audience Choice Award, American Black Film Festival 2009
WINNER, Best Narrative Feature, Hollywood Black Film Festival 2009
Official Selection, Chicago International Film Festival 2009
Official Selection, Urbanworld Film Festival 2009
Nominated Black Reel Award 2010
Nominated Best Actor Don Wallace, American Black Film Festival 2009

Anthony Scores Sprint Cinema Spot

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:57:15 -0800

Sprint - Cinema Courtesy “Reversal 2”
A woman finds out what happens when roles are reversed in Sprint's latest reminder to turn off your cell phone in the theater. Spot feature vignettes with a cowboy showdown, WWii, soldiers war scene and Zombies. Work was created for theater and online use by GOODBY SILVERSTEIN & PARTNERS San Francisco, USA - Advertising Agency

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New Christmas EP by "America's Got Talent" Winner Bianca Ryan Out Now on iTunes!

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:16:18 -0800

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Singing sensation Bianca Ryan, season 1 winner of America's Got Talent, ushers in the holiday season with her latest EP, True Meaning of Christmas. Ryan's second holiday project was released digitally November 3. According to Anthony Marinelli, composer, conductor and musician, "Bianca Ryan sings her songs with more heart and soul than any artist I have ever heard. Don't miss out!." To complement the release of her holiday EP, Ryan will also host her second TV Christmas Special, Bianca Ryan Christmas Special, airing on all Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) stations around the world from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Ryan, 15, whose voice has been hailed as "extraordinary and mature" by Grammy-winning record producer David Foster, chose a mix of classics and original songs for this holiday collection. Selections include a pop version of The Christmas Song, a soulful arrangement of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and an intimate version of When Christmas Comes to Town (Polar Express). The EP also features two original songs written with album producer Anthony Marinelli; the first song, True Meaning of Christmas, also co-written with Siedah Garrett (Man in the Mirror) is a stirring duet with pop gospel sensation Brent Jones. The second song, If You Believe, will surely become a holiday classic.
About Bianca
Bianca Ryan is the phenomenal season 1 winner of America's Got Talent who wowed the audience and judges with her audition rendition of the Dreamgirls classic And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going. A native of Philadelphia, Bianca is the second of four children. She is a fan of R&B music and counts Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams among her favorite singers. It was Adams who served as Bianca's voice coach for the America's Got Talent finals. Bianca released her first, self titled album -- Bianca Ryan -- in 2006, which debuted at #57 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. These days, Bianca is hard at work on various projects, including film, TV and soundtracks. For more information on Bianca, visit http://biancaryan.com/.

Commercial Campaign Scored by Anthony Marinelli Wins Emmy

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:28:27 -0800

Good news for some in the ad world at the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony last Saturday at the Park West. Lou Beres & Associates/Chicago won a Emmy Award in the public service campaign category for its "Click It or Ticket" campaign for the Illinois Department of Transportation's traffic safety division. The campaign was designed to break through to an audience of offenders (primarily young adults) and remind them that cops are there watching, even at night. "The idea was to portray cops and enforcement in a friendly manner that underscores their dedication to a motorist's safety," explained Lou Beres & Associates Chief Creative Officer Andy Madorsky.
- Chicago Sun Times

Anthony Creates Music for “Who are IBMers?” Industrial Campaign

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:07:40 -0700

Anthony teams up with director George Hickenlooper and SY partners New York to create music for a multiple set of internet and industrial spots commemorating IBM’s 50th Anniversary.
"Making the World Work Better" (4:00)
"Who Are IBMers?" (4:40)
"Who Are IBMers?" (:60)
"Who Are IBMers?" (:30)

Anthony Composes Score for Jada Pinkett Smith's Directorial Debut "The Human Contract"

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:04:37 -0700

Prague, Czech Republic - Anthony is currently recording orchestra for "The Human Contract", a score he has co-composed with brothers Cameron and Taylor Graves.

Jada Pinkett Smith is making her directorial debut with the drama "The Human Contract." Pinkett Smith wrote the script, and husband Will Smith is executive producing. Anthony is scoring the film along with brothers Cameron and Taylor Graves.

The film stars Jason Clarke ("Brotherhood"), Paz Vega, Ted Danson and Idris Elba ("The Wire").

A highly successful but personally tortured businessman (Clarke) has his life turned upside down after meeting a free-spirited, mysterious beauty (Vega), who tempts him to explore reckless love.

Anthony Remixes New Song by Bittersweet for Korbel ‘08/’09 Holiday TV & Multi Media Campaign

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 15:46:46 -0700

Los Angeles. California
Music Forever is producing (4) TV spots, an extended re-mix CD release, Sound Design and Audio Post for Korbel’s ‘08/’09 Holiday roll out. The electronic/trip-hop duo Bittersweet was summoned to write an original song after their music was successfully featured with the product last year. Plans are in the works for Music Forever to also perform the song live at Korbel branded multi media events.
Bittersweet have been listed on the iTunes Store Top 10 electronic chart and have been placed on radio station KCRW's Top 5 Most Requested CD.
Additionally, they have been featured on the soundtrack of The Devil Wears Prada, Grey's Anatomy, Moonlight, Smallville, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Victoria's Secret, Because I Said So , Shoot 'Em Up, Zune and also placed on MSN's list for "Ones to Watch"

Washington’s Lottery “Birds” Spot Flaps Past the Rest - Voted #1 on Adcritic, #5 on Creativity, #10 on Shoot

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:37:47 -0700

MINNEAPOLIS, MN,
What do a penguin, chicken and emu have in common? They're all flightless birds who share the screen in Washington Lottery's latest TV spot
"Birds," voted #1 last week on Adcritic. The ad shows how winning the
lottery can offer people a chance to do something they never thought
possible – that could change their outlook on the world
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Seattle's Publicis West was hired to bring the spot to life. They
enlisted Sticks+Stones Studios, Hollywood to shoot, Fischer Edit, Minneapolis for post-production and Music Forever, Hollywood for original music and final mix. The ethereal song features vocals and acoustic guitar in a surrealistic texture with bells and floating phase shifted strings.

Editor Lindy Wilson with visual effects supervisor and Flame artist Jake Parker had to create the feel and believability of these birds taking flight across a grassy hillside. Wilson was able to tap into her past experience with private flight lessons to help create the airy feeling present in the spot. ang-gliders floating above the hillside.

Most of the flying birds were shot as practical elements, suspended from
the hang-glider pilots' harnesses. For the bird's safety, those gliders
were suspended just a few feet from the ground and lensed from a low
camera angle to create the illusion that they were flying high in the
sky. The emu and several gliders were shot against a green screen and
white screen, then composited together to provide the illusion of the emu
taking flight.

The television commercial is quite an atypical direction for a state
lottery to go, away from brazen consumption and excess. Focusing on the
birds' journeys allows viewers to consider what they might do for others.
Wilson describes how the images tie it together, "The beauty shots bring
it value while the documentary-style shots bring it honesty."

Shell Ad Campaign Theme Music still Going Strong for 2nd straight Year

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:39:31 -0700

Los Angeles, California--Building off the momentum of 2007, the Shell “Stop Gunky Build-up” advertising campaign featuring the Shell Passionate Experts will continue in 2008 with a continued focus on the company’s commitment to fuel quality.

Music Forever composer Anthony Marinelli created original theme music featuring whistling, clarinet, fiddle and rhythm section. It is a kind of New Orleans Style sound for everyman trying to keep it simple in a complicated world. This featured music has remained consistent as the campaign continues to take on new identities over years.

Like last year, the campaign will center in the desire to help consumers stop the build-up of engine gunk on their vehicles’ critical engine parts. In 2008, Shell will continue the current TV commercials in addition to welcoming new TV spots featuring the Passionate Experts and Kevin Harvick. TV advertising will run on network TV and national cable networks throughout the year starting in January. In conjunction with TV, Shell will also introduce a new online campaign, enhanced point-of-purchase materials, radio advertising, outdoor billboards and all-new promotions designed to drive traffic to Shell stations. All marketing components will reinforce last year’s successful Passionate Experts program and educate motorists that “All Gasolines are not the Same.”

Kicking off 2008 will be the “Un-Gunk Your Car” promotion, which will aim to drive traffic to Shell stations and inside convenience stores. From February 11 through March 30, Shell customers who purchase a minimum of 10-gallons of gasoline will receive one free microfiber cleaning cloth specially formulated to help “un-gunk” the interior of their car (no fuel purchase required in New Jersey). While supplies last, consumers will be encouraged to collect all three limited edition versions of the cloth – “Shell V-Power Cleans Up Gunk,” “Un-Gunk Your Car” and “I Hate Gunk” with Kevin Harvick’s No. 29 logo. Each of the 23 million cloths will be accompanied by a 2008 Sprint Cup Series race schedule in support of the Shell relationship with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Kevin Harvick and the 29 Shell-Pennzoil car.

“With the ‘Un-Gunk Your Car’ promotion, we’re taking ‘stopping gunk’ to a whole new level,” said Karen Wildman, Shell brand and communications manager. “And this year the message will remain simple, providing us with the ideal platform to expand these themes into various marketing initiatives in 2008. We’re excited to bring these programs to our network of wholesalers and retailers, and eventually, to the Shell customers.”
The “Un-Gunk Your Car” promotion will be supported with national TV, online advertising, and point-of-purchase materials, including pump toppers, pole signs, column banners, yard signs, building signs and register toppers. In addition to this promotion, Shell retail sites will continue to reinforce the “Stop Gunky Build-up” messaging.

Click here to read the full article.

Anthony Shows Support for Striking Writers by Scoring 20+ PSAs Featuring A-list Actors

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:11:18 -0800

Los Angeles, CA -- Teaming up again with director George Hickenlooper, Anthony shows his support for the writers' cause with music and sound design for Warhol-inspired internet spots.

With a long career in the film and ad music industry, Anthony Marinelli is not new to being part of commercial campaigns that are meant to inform and inspire the public into action and change. Marinelli created the music for the original iconic "This is Your Brain On Drugs" campaign, California Department of Health's ground-breaking anti-smoking campaign, Earth Communications Office's "Connections" spot, and more recently, the "Voice for the Uninsured" campaign, currently running.

Press Release:
On Thanksgiving Day (November 22), a group of Writers Guild Of America members will begin posting Public Service Announcements featuring A-list Screen Actors Guild talent as part of an independent WGA membership's "Speechless" campaign conceived by director/writer George Hickenlooper and writer Alan Sereboff. For the first time in the TV and movie industry, high-profile SAG actors will be taking their talents directly and exclusively to the Internet -- the very medium which is at the center of the current WGA labor strike against the Alliance Of Motion Picture & Television Producers.

The spots will begin appearing on Thursday morning which will begin posting Thanksgiving Day and run exclusively on DeadlineHollywood.com through Sunday night. Beginning Monday, they can be found on SpeechlessWithoutWriters.com with links on UnitedHollywood.com and every day thereafter during the duration of the strike.

Included are SAG talent such as Sean Penn, Holly Hunter, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, Jay Leno, Harvey Keitel, Kate Beckinsale, Tina Fey, Tim Robbins, Gary Marshall, David Schwimmer, Patricia Clarkson, James Franco, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Martin Sheen, Josh Brolin, Susan Sarandon, Andre 3000, Chazz Palminteri, Jason Bateman, Christine Lahti, Patricia Arquette, Jenna Elfman, Olivia Wilde, Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Eva Longoria, Justine Bateman, Joshua Jackson, Rosanna Arquette, Diane Ladd, Rebecca Romjin, Minnie Driver, Nicollette Sheridan, Robert Patrick, Matthew Perry, Ed Asner, and America Ferrera and the cast of Ugly Betty. Arrangements have been made to also shoot Woody Allen, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jane Fonda, Marisa Tomei, Ethan Hawke, Jason Alexander, Charlize Therone, Minnie Driver, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Many, many more are also in the works.

Here's how the PSAs came about: During the first day of the strike, director/writer George Hickenlooper (Factory Girl) and writer Alan Sereboff (The Red House) were struck by the talent surrounding them on the picket line. Hickenlooper suggested to Sereboff that they focus their energies on a creative campaign. That night, they met at WGA Headquarters with writers Ian Deitchman (Life As We Know It), Justin Zakham (The Bucket List) and director Josh Marston (Maria Full of Grace). After conferring, the team came to an agreement: What better way to bring attention to the issues regarding the Internet then to use the Internet itself?

Hickenlooper, evoking the style of Factory Girl, suggested shooting Warhol-esque screen tests of major SAG talent not saying anything on camera, thus showing their solidarity with the WGA. And Sereboff offered the concept "Speechless," where prominent SAG actors stood silently in front of the camera, ultimately writing and holding up a sign that simply read, "Speechless". Campaigns combined under one name, Hickenlooper and Sereboff joined with WGA/SAG member Kamala Lopez (I Heart Huckabees) and began reaching out to fellow creatives. Within a few days, Hickenlooper/Sereboff had recruited fellow DGA members Wayne Kramer (The Cooler), Paul Haggis (The Valley of Ellah), Rod Lurie (The Contender), WGA writers Steve Pink (Gross Pointe Blank), Jordan Mechner (Prince of Persia), two-time Emmy winning writer Jill Kushner (Ellen), Chic Eglee (Executive Producer, The Shield) in addition to the writing staff of The Tonight Show. SAG board member/actress Justine Bateman became involved and was instrumental in recruiting many of her fellow SAG actors to participate.

The "Speechless" idea quickly took off and, after a single day of filming, the team learned that the support of major A-list SAG talent was so overwhelming that many wanted to do more than just a screen test. After extensive conversations with various actors, it was decided that the screen tests might be expanded to improvisational scene work that would be done to entertain those of the public who might not be aware of the importance of the writer, and at the same time create mystery and intrigue surrounding the UnitedHollywood.com website.

On the second day of filming, the screen tests quickly evolved into actual short moments and sometimes full-fledged scenes. The result is a unique series of PSAs bringing together talent in solidarity. The "Speechless" campaign has thus far stockpiled several dozen very creative and innovative spots in black & white, ranging in length from 15 seconds to 4 minutes long.

The "Speechless" campaign support team includes music composer Anthony Marinelli, who is dedicating his time to scoring the spots; Clint Bennett, sound engineer; Joel Marshall, technical advisor; Jill Kushner production manager; Kamala Lopez and Melissa Cochran, editors; Mical shemesh, editor; Justin Schumacher, production sound; and Ian Deitchman who is putting together the website.

For more information regarding the "Speechless" campaign contact SpeechlessWithoutWriters@gmail.com.

Music Forever Produces "Retro Minute" Webisodes & Pump top video featuring Shawn Amos

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:48:06 -0700

Los Angeles, California
For the last number of months, the Music Forever crew has been creatively mixing and designing final audio for these one minute “webisodes” that are a little slice of retro pop culture. The creatives at getback.com are featuring these one a day on their site. Additionally, they’ve been doing alternate versions that have been showing up at gas station pump-top video screens and other wacky locations.
American songwriter, singer, record producer, web personality content creator and pop culture commentator Shawn Amos is currently seen as the host of this daily web magazine show Retro Minute which is distributed by GetBack.com.

Chapter 27 in Theaters March '08 with Orchestral Score and Song by Anthony

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:37:38 -0700

New York, NY -- Chapter 27, an eerie look into the mind of John Lennon's assassin, starring Jared Leto and Lindsay Lohan will be released in theaters world-wide March '08. The music features the Prague Symphony and song vocals by Rich Price (Geffen Records).

Lindsay Lohan and Jared Leto are set to star in "Chapter 27," a feature about the murder of John Lennon. Peace Arch is financing the pic, which was penned by Jarrett Schaefer, who will make his feature directing debut. Leto will play Lennon's murderer Mark Chapman, while Lohan will play a devoted Lennon fan who befriends Chapman on the weekend in 1980 when he kills the former Beatle. Producing are Robert Salerno and Naomi Despres through their Artina Films banner, as well as Alexandra Milchan. "Chapter 27" is the second film Artina is producing with Peace Arch. Production on the first title, "Delirious," helmed by Tom DiCillo and starring Steve Buscemi, recently got under way in Gotham. Peace Arch is gearing up a slate of pics aimed at theatrical release after focusing primarily on direct-to-video titles. Leto most recently appeared in "Lord of War," as well as "Alexander." He recently wrapped "Lonely Hearts." Lohan was most recently seen in "Herbie: Fully Loaded," as well as "Mean Girls." She recently wrapped "A Prairie Home Companion" and will appear in the romantic comedy "Just My Luck."

Marinelli Collaborates With In-Demand Auteur Gavin James on Mystery/Thriller "Footsteps"

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:34:32 -0700

Encino, CA -- Anthony's modern/classical score features world-class soloists on violin, cello, and bass juxtaposed alongside aggressive electronic loops. The music hypnotizes and continually increases the tension as the viewer enters into a surreal world of sound and imagery.

SYNOPSIS
"Footsteps" is a psychological thriller surrounding a socially isolated man named Douglas, whose mother mysteriously vanished when he was eight years old. Ever since, his life has been controlled by panic, fear and lust. Now, two decades later, Douglas returns to his small industrial town to take care of his dying father. In a bar one night he finds a mysterious wallet and in attempts to return it, enters a world of lust, deceit and murder; a world that holds the secret to his family's tortured past.

Self-Medicated: Winner of 39 International Film Festivals In Theaters Nationwide Sept. '07

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:13:43 -0700

Hollywood, CA -- Anthony composed and performed music for the most award-winning independent film last year. His rock-influenced emotional orchestral score features the Prague Symphony Orchestra and vocals by Charlie Colin of the band Train.

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is now headed for self-destruction (in what Variety calls "an especially blistering performance by Monty Lapica"). Andrew's mother (Golden Globe nominee Diane Venora), helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save what's left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on. Self-Medicated is an extraordinary portrait of redemption and personal triumph over hardship that "packs a startling punch" (Variety). "Raw, unmannered intensity... Self-Medicated is just what the doctor ordered" (Hollywood Reporter). With 39 international film awards, Self-Medicated is the most award-winning independent film of the year.
-Written by ThinkFilm

Anthony Scores Powerful TV, Radio, and Multi-Media Ad Campaign for AMA

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:38:27 -0700

Chicago, IL --"This spot and others in the series benefit immensely from a moving musical soundtrack that effectively underscores the point that health insurance is, without question, a deeply emotional, humanistic concern." Lewis Lazare: Chicago Sun-Times

The triple-launch 30-second commercials from LB&A wisely seek to position health insurance as something that affects all sorts of Americans in a direct and often quite devastating way. Thoughtfully crafted voiceover copy pulls in viewers by personalizing the seemingly overwhelming complexities of the issue.
In the spot called "1 Out of 7," for instance, the camera scans a crowd of people moving down an urban sidewalk before it zeroes in on one man in particular while the voiceover copy notes "one out of seven is not just a statistic. It's a father with leukemia." Then the camera pans to catch a woman inside a bus who looks terribly forlorn as the spoken copy says it's also "a friend with depression."
The commercial ends with more copy that makes crystal clear the AMA's stand on health insurance and the uninsured: "To the American Medical Association this is not just a statistic, it's a tragedy."

The AMA is raising its voice via a pleasingly forceful television, print, radio, outdoor and online campaign from Lou Beres & Associates/Chicago. The multimillion-dollar campaign has been carefully charted out to extend over three years.
During 2007, the advertising will highlight the basic issues involved in the health insurance movement. A new Web site, ww.voiceoftheuninsured.org, includes the AMA's own 50-plus page proposal to ensure health insurance for everyone.
Throughout 2008, AMA ads will focus on getting Americans to vote for candidates with the issue of health insurance uppermost in their minds. And in the third year, 2009, the campaign will shift toward talking more to Congress to urge members to pass legislation to fix the health insurance problem. -Lewis Lazare: Chicago Sun-Times

Anthony Collaborates with Dr. John on Coming-of-Age Film Starring Frankie Muniz

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:33:29 -0700

Seattle, WA -- Anthony has recently finished scoring a funky 70s period score for the film "My Sexiest Year," along with producing several new songs written and performed by the legendary Dr. John. Anthony composed this original score as well as produced/arranged 3 songs. The score as well as the songs were performed by legendary New Orleans recording artist Dr. John and his band. Anthony also is featured performing piano with the band. There are many original recordings of hit songs from the period that appear in the film. The action is based on a true story by writer/director Howard Himelstein. It stars Frankie Muniz, Harvey Keitel and Amber Valleta.

"Ripple Effect" with Academy Award Winner Forest Whitaker and Music by Anthony Marinelli

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:32:10 -0800

Brentwood, CA -- Anthony Marinelli has written a beautiful score featuring vocals by Ozomatli's Asdru Sierra to help support outstanding semi-improvised performances by an amazing set of actors including Forest Whitaker and director Philippe Caland.

Anthony worked closely with director/writer/actor Philippe Caland to create unique ambient orchestral textures featuring vocals by Asdru Sierra (Ozomotli). The film is a morality tale about forgiveness which stars academy award nominees Minnie Driver and Virginia Madsen along with this years Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker. The dialogue as well as the music are mostly improvised and combine together for a highly emotional effect.

Music Connection, Songwriter Profile: Anthony Marinelli

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:24:50 -0800

Los Angeles, CA -- An auteur equally at home in realms of the Stratocaster or the Stradivarius, Los Angeles composer and producer Anthony Marinelli soars far above stylistic pigeonholes. His score for the upcoming feature, Chapter 27, a chronicle of the last days in the life of John Lennon and his assassin, Mark David Chapman, is a new addition to a list of over 50 films including15 Minutes, Timecode, God Said Ha! and Two Days in the Valley. The winner of an Emmy for his music for daytime drama Santa Barbara –– and with an extensive list of Clio and Belding award-winning commercials –– this prolific L.A. native first established himself by embracing the emerging technological trends invented in the early 80’s, and subsequently lending his expertise to projects with such luminaries as Arthur Rubenstein, Jack Nitzsche and Quincy Jones.

Marinelli observes that, for a generation, the Lennon assassination heralded an end of the innocence. His original concept for the score was to enlist friends from the rock world and improvise “a trippy, psychedelic rock score.” But the project and the score underwent a 180-degree turn: The final version features a 60-piece orchestra performing a traditional score that the composer says owes no small debt to the influence of Tchaikovsky. “I used three flutes, like in Nutcracker Suite,” he says. “I wrote a pop song with Rich Price, but the accompaniment is still the orchestra with celeste, harp and strings. It’s very contrary to the pop sensibility.” Despite these reflective touches there are sections that mirror a killer’s manic intensity. “Chapman was in a delusion and I went for it. We can do that in film music, but we often don’t do it enough.”

In a completely different mode, Marinelli offered his production skills to singer/songwriter Shawn Amos for Thank You Shirl-ee May, Amos’ song suite recreation of the life and times of his late mother, an R&B singer in the Sixties. “Shawn asked me to play on one song, then maybe produce some songs and it ended up being the whole album. I just kept going, it was very heartfelt and emotional, and I guess I’m drawn to those types of projects,” Marinelli avows.

Another project with significant heart was Mayor of The Sunset Strip, a documentary on legendary L.A. scenester, Rodney Bingenheimer. With its tremendous amount of source music, Marinelli was hesitant to overload the independent picture with score. “I didn’t want to flood the whole thing full of music –– it would be meaningless,” he notes. But he determined what his contribution should be. “I played what I thought was Rodney. In the midst of this profound exuberance, fame, beautiful Hollywood and happy people with success and money, there was a lot of struggle.”

This past summer Marinelli composed a tone poem, In The Family, featuring narration by writer/actress Julia Sweeny. Commissioned by the L.A. Philharmonic, the 22-minute piece, performed for two nights with a 90-piece orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, is based on Sweeny’s adoption of a baby from China and her travails as a single parent. “It’s comedic, but it goes all over the place,” Marinelli says.

By age 16, Marinelli was already a player in the L.A. studio scene, and his keyboard work was featured on Michael Jackson’s Thriller plus tracks with James Brown, Lionel Ritchie, Van Halen, Supertramp, Diane Reeves, and others. More recently he re-imagined Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass classics in edgy, modern remixes featuring Ozomatli for Rewhipped.

Having recently relocated his studio from the center of Hollywood to his home in Encino, Marinelli modestly notes the progress of his expanding creative livelihood that includes another forthcoming feature, Ripple Effect, starring Forrest Whittaker. “My world’s got a lot in it, two kids, my music career, my family and friends.” And he intends to maintain the diversity that is his forte. “I don’t look at music as categorized or chopped up. I don’t care if it’s roots driven or classical music. It’s all just sound –– sound and emotions.”

Anthony's BLOG: "Give Peace A Chance"

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:29:17 -0800

Park City, UT -- "Chapter 27," starring Jared Leto and Lindsay Lohan, premiered at Sundance this past week to crowds...and bomb threats. Chapter 27 premiered at the Sudance Film Festival to 4 sold out screenings. Hundreds stood in line amidst freezing temperatures to get a seat. Starring Jared Leto and Lindsay Lohan, the film centers around the days before the tragic assassination of a leader of a generation John Lennon. There was obviously lots of buzz/controversy about the film due to the subject matter and the cast. The audience was comprised of mostly Lennon fans that still yearn for more connection to their hero.

I was struck by the many contradictions presented to me in scoring the music for this film. The music direction I ultimately chose was not particularly dark and is mostly a fantasy. The end credit song "Fall Into Place" is co-written by myself and sung by Rich Price. It is the only song in the film and based on a culmination of the themes heard in the movie.

“Give Peace a Chance” implies an action that we may still need to consider. Violent protest for peace, aside from being a philosophical contradiction, also allows us to be distracted from the issue at hand by focusing our attention on anger or revenge instead. We will only learn how to be better at violence by practicing it, and probably justify it’s existence as it pertains to our cause.
Peaceful and loving ways need not be passive, however, and may well consider justice toward evil actions. Although the healing process may require an unpleasant journey back to the source of pain, it could be enlightening without glorifying a particular horror.

"Chapter 27" gave me the opportunity to examine the message of John Lennon in an unexpected way. In dealing with my own feelings of anger toward the injustice of his senseless killing, I found his message of peace even more profound. We can be relieved of the burden of evil acts through inquiry, understanding and forgiveness.

His loss marked the end of a particular age of innocence and revolution. We must go on giving peace a chance, and therefore not let an evil action be the very thing that takes peace away from us. We still have his message. We still need it to survive.

-Anthony

"In the Family Way" World Premiere at Hollywood Bowl Entertains Young and Old

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:27:55 -0700

Hollywood, CA -- Anthony's composition for Julia Sweeney's "In the Family Way" and the Los Angeles Philharmonic was a great success. Two near-sold-out nights were the setting for the world premiere of "In the Family Way" and the concert music debut of composer Anthony Marinelli at the Hollywood Bowl. His twenty-two minute programatic orchestral suite features brief orchestral interludes and two extended featured solos by world renowned erhu virtuoso Jiebing Chen. The music is divided into movements that correlate with a heart warming and zany story written and narrated by Julia Sweeney (Saturday Night Live). Her true story chronicles the expectations and activities of parenthood in the big city. It was commissioned and performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a Night of Music & Comedy and conducted by Lucas Richman in a program that also included music by Saint-Saens, Smetana and Leroy Anderson.

Anthony Composes for Controversial John Lennon Indie Film

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:26:17 -0700

Hollywood, CA -- Anthony has begun work on the film Chapter 27 starring Jared Leto and Lindsay Lohan, an eerie look into the mind of John Lennon's assassin. Peace Arch is financing the pic, which was penned by Jarrett Schaefer, who will make his feature directing debut. Leto will play Lennon's murderer Mark Chapman, while Lohan will play a devoted Lennon fan who befriends Chapman on the weekend in 1980 when he kills the former Beatle. Producing are Robert Salerno and Naomi Despres through their Artina Films banner, as well as Alexandra Milchan. "Chapter 27" is the second film Artina is producing with Peace Arch. Production on the first title, "Delirious," helmed by Tom DiCillo and starring Steve Buscemi, recently got under way in Gotham. Peace Arch is gearing up a slate of pics aimed at theatrical release after focusing primarily on direct-to-video titles. Leto most recently appeared in "Lord of War," as well as last year's "Alexander." He recently wrapped "Lonely Hearts." Lohan was most recently seen in "Herbie: Fully Loaded," as well as in last year's "Mean Girls." She recently wrapped "A Prairie Home Companion" and will appear in the romantic comedy "Just My Luck," currently skedded for release by 20th Century Fox on March 3.

Anthony's "In the Family Way" Composition Premieres at the Hollywood Bowl

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:30:34 -0700

Hollywood, CA -- Julia Sweeney will be narrating part of her "In the Family Way" show with conductor Lucas Richman and the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing original music by Anthony.

Lucas Richman, the L.A. Phil, and guest comedians to combine the best of music and the best of humor for one unforgettable weekend. Hollywood Bowl Hall of Famers and masters of sidesplitting comedy The Smothers Brothers make a special appearance. And, Saturday Night Live alum Julia Sweeney narrates a segment from her hysterical one-woman show "In the Family Way," set to a brand new musical work by film composer Anthony Marinelli. Plus, a new narration for Saint-Saens' A Carnival of the Animals that pokes fun at just about everything.

The show is playing two nights in Los Angeles: Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th.

For tickets and more information, contact:

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com

Harry Smith's Classic Anthology Celebrated by Music's Best Talent

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:19:48 -0700

Santa Monica, CA -- Anthony is currently producing a double CD, documentary film, and concert film of songs performed by Elvis Costello, Beck, Sonic Youth, Wilco, and many others.

"The Harry Smith Project" is a compilation of live performances of material taken from the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music - known by many as the bible of American pop folk songs. Derived from live concerts in London, New York, and Los Angeles, the project also includes a concert DVD and documentary feature film. The project will be released on DVD and CD later this year.

A well known figure in a wide variety of disciplines, Harry Smith was an archivist, ethnomusicologist, record collector, experimental filmmaker, and self proclaimed leading string figure authority. Perhaps best known for his "Anthology of American Folk Music," Harry Smith put together a collection of some 84 tracks recorded between 1927 and 1932 that became to many the bible of American folk music and one of the primary causes of the folk music revival of the 50s and 60s.

This project is being produced by Rani Singh and Hal Wilner. Singh is the president of the Harry Smith Archives and was Smith's assisstant for four years before his death. She is also directing the documentary feature film as part of the project. Hal Wilner, a music producer whose work spaces several genres and musical styles, is the music supervisor of Saturday Night Live, a jop he has held since 1981.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Asks "What's Going On?"

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 17:17:50 -0700

Austin, TX -- Anthony recently produced and arranged a remake of Marvin Gaye's masterpiece "What's Going On" with guests Chuck D., Guru, G Love, Bettye Levette, and Ivan Neville. The album will be released at the end of August on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with portions of sales going to the Tipitina's Foundation.

WHAT'S GOING ON will parallel the timeless philosophical and spiritual issues presented by Marvin Gaye in 1971 with "what's going on" 35 years later. Marinelli successfully guides the talented group of artists through this highly charged emotional material with a funky yet sensitive approach not often heard.

The members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band found themselves heading directly towards the projected path of Hurricane Katrina at the end of August, 2005. They had just wrapped up another successful summer outing and the bus was bringing them back home to New Orleans. The bus never got to the destination, as Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast before the band's arrival. As the members of the DOzen watched the CNN coverage blasting images of their home streets (literally, as the first images were taken from baritone saxiphonist Roger Lewis' neighborhood), they immediately found themselves in the same state of emergency as hundreds of thousands of other Gulf Coast residents, homeless, out of touch, and urgently searching for family members and loved ones.

After finding their loved ones and re-locating to multiple areas across the country, the band proceeded to begin anew. Tourdates were re-scheduled, recording sessions were postponed to deal with property assessment and insurance adjusters, and through it all, the Dozen and the entire city of New Orleans, watched in amazement, as their government, at all levels, reacted at a snal's pace. Talking heads had their theories...blame was passed around to all levels of government, causes were linked to poverty or race issues. But one thing was clear, the people of the region, and in essence, the people of the country, were let down. The unrest was visible and the public witnessed breakdowns that led to looting and evacuation areas...and the DOzen soaked it all in.

When approached by Shout Factory to record their follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2004 release, "Funeral for a Friend," the band had plans to record an album of new original material. But, as the effects of Katrina raged on, their focus shifted and the band felt that it was necessary to re-introduce the world to Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." And, as is often the case with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, they needed to adda twist. The Dirty Dozen have decided to re-interpret "What's Going On" by asking some of hip-hop's wisest emcees to add their two cents on what is really going on in our world right now. In addition, some of the strongest singers of today have been asked to perform on the weighty titles that made "What's Going On" the masterpiece that it is.

Anthony Weighs in on Illegal Immigration Debate

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 17:15:41 -0700

Los Angeles, CA -- Anthony has recently completed the score for the illegal immmigration documentary BORDER WAR. Anthony has teamed up with acclaimed director Kevin Knoblock to create music for BORDER WAR, a feature length documentary about the highly controversial current issue of illegal immigration into the United States from the perspectives of those whose lives are affected by it, on every level. Release is scheduled for mid/late Summer 2006.

Herb Alpert and Anthony Marinelli join cream of remixer crop for REWHIPPED

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:13:52 -0800

Burbank, CA - A stellar crew of visionary remixers have taken on Herb Alpert's landmark 4x Grammy-winning LP "Whipped Cream and Other Delights-ReWhipped." A first of its kind, ReWhipped remixes Herb Alpert's classic in its entirety - including new trumpet solos by Herb.

Along with producing the whole album, film composer Anthony Marinelli remixed six of the twelve tracks. In addition to Marinelli, the list of other remixers bringing 21st-century flavor to these classic recordings includes John King of famed production team the Dust Brothers, L.A.'s fiercely eclectic Grammy-winning collective Ozomatli, jazz-funk masters Medeski, Martin & Wood, avatars ofelectronica Thievery Corporation, sample-huggling genius Mocean Worker, film composer, Camara Ksmbon, and Teutonic turntablist DJ Foosh.

Since its release in March, ReWhipped has already reached #2 on Billboard's Conmtemporary Jazz chart and #1 on College Music Journal's RPM chart. ReWhipped also made its television debut on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno when HErb Alpert, Anthony Marinelli, and Ozomatli performed the classic 'Love Potion No. 9' live.

The artwork for ReWHipped salutes the original's trailblazing iconography with a beguiling shot of cream-clad Guess girl Bree Condon. Four decades later, ReWhipped cruises the cultural cutting edge courtesy of today's hippest remixers.

"Life Blooms in Extraordinary Places" with DREAMLAND Score

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:57:32 -0800

Hollywood, CA -- Anthony recently completed the original score to DREAMLAND which premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. DREAMLAND profiles a young woman (Agnes Bruckner) who lives in a desert trailer park and must choose between caring for her hapless father (John Corbett) and sick friend (Kelly Garner) or fulfilling her own destiny. It was directed by Jason Matzner. Anthonys ambient electronica score is a perfect compliment to poignant dialogue and beautifully shot desert landscape.

Anthony Composes Music for Lexus GS Launch

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:29:29 -0800

Santa Monica, CA -- LEXUS Lombard - Anthony Marinelli and John King collaborated on music and sound design for an outrageous take of the newly designed 2006 Lexus AWD. Anthony Marinelli and John King collaborated on music and sound design for an outrageous take of the newly designed 2006 Lexus AWD which is negotiating a snow covered Lombard Street (San Francisco) in the middle of summer. This :60 national commercial is currently on air.