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by Karol Urban CAS MPSE This past summer, the Cinema Audio Society offered its members a Summer Screening Series featuring complementary theatrical showings of sound- noteworthy films, a panel discussion with members of the sound team and sister departments, as well as a reception hour hosted by the CAS. It was an incredible success. The first film, the 1979 Oscar ® -winning classic Being There, was shown on June 2 at RealD, proceeded by a reception and networking opportunity and was followed by a panel discussion moderated by David Bondelevitch CAS MPSE featuring production mixer Jeff Wexler CAS and picture editor Don Zimmerman. The second film was a very special exclusive premiere showing on July 14 at the new Saban Theatre at the Television Academy in North Hollywood and showcased the never-before-seen-nor-heard newly remastered 4K Atmos version of the 1999 multiple Oscar-winning film, The Matrix. The panel following was moderated by Marti D. Humphrey CAS and featured editor Zach Staenberg, sound designer & supervisor Dane Davis, re-recording mixers Tom Ozanich and Gregg Rudloff, and Tracie Gallo from Warner Bros. More than 400 were in attendance. A reception preceded the event at the Federal Bar. And the final installment of this year's screening series was on August 11 at RealD and featured a newly restored version of the 1979 Oscar-winning film Alien. After the screening, there was a Q&A with John Polito, sound restorer from Audio Mechanics, and Michael MacKinnon, restoration supervisor from Fox. Moderation was provided by Marti D. Humphrey. The screening series was a wonderful success and offered a great learning and networking opportunity to our members and friends. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for new announcements, activities, and events organized by your Board of Directors. • The CAS Screening Series Alien 46 F A L L 2 0 1 8 C A S Q U A R T E R L Y