A reader emailed us interesting

A reader emailed us interesting news from 4 Daily Variety articles this week. In an article about the “post-production” business slowing down, we find out this:

This year, ILM is tackling its biggest slate ever, creating visuals for “A.I.,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Jurassic Park 3,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Star Wars: Episode II” and “Time Machine,” to name a few.

Meanwhile, Sony next year continues finishing major f/x sequences on “Spider-Man” and “Stuart Little 2,” after tackling this year’s “Charlie’s Angels,” “Harry Potter” and “What Lies Beneath.”

But companies aren’t going into panic mode just yet. With tentpoles such as “Men in Black 2,” the next two installments of “The Matrix,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Harry Potter” sequels and possible spillover shots from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy still up for grabs, there may be enough work to stave off the predicted dire consequences.

From an article about Sound Company news, we “hear” about this:

SDDS reports that 1,400 screens nationwide have SDDS 8 Channel capabilities. The 8 Channel digital format utilizes five four-range screen channels. Among recent and upcoming releases that have used SDDS 8 channel digital are “A Knight’s Tale,” “Pearl Harbor, “Rollerball,” “Windtalkers” and “Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone.”

We also find out that the Sound Designer for “Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone” is Paul Munro

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (WB) Nov. 16…..Sound design: Paul Munro

And finally in a really cool article about “New gadgets improve the shooting life”:

To assist in keeping the images shot on bigger shows organized, Cinelogic, Inc. (Booth 1324 [at the Show Biz Expo]) is releasing updates of its Cinelog software and Cinerecorder video-assist recording computer. The updates will allow for up to nine cameras to record simultaneously, with full resolution, and can then simulate any film speed from 2 to 800 frames per second. A comprehensive report generator, accurate speed-ramping, and innovative playback features have allowed filmmakers on the upcoming “Harry Potter” movie to reference and edit material quicker than ever.