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For aspiring film and TV composers, the key phrase today is “technology.” Notably, esteemed institutions like Juilliard, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, and Yale have incorporated tech-focused programs, demonstrating that combining traditional composition with modern skills has become crucial. As Keith Mason, Belmont University’s coordinator for music technology, explains, “COVID has significantly shifted what it means to be a desktop digital musician, to the point where you can sit at your computer and essentially function as a one-person orchestra.” Veteran composer and orchestrator Conrad Pope, who has collaborated with numerous schools on THR‘s list of top music schools, emphasizes that mastering advanced technology can serve as a strong foundation for a composer’s talent: “Schools cannot give you an original voice. Creativity cannot be taught. However, they can teach the craft.

On the Netflix series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Gauri Khan doesn’t appear frequently, but Bhavana Pandey refers to her as the “core” of their friendship group. Gauri, who is married to SRK (Shah Rukh Khan), and Bhavana, married to Chunky Panday, have a long-standing relationship. Their daughters, Suhana Khan and Ananya Panday, have grown up together. In a recent interview, Bhavana spoke about how SRK used to train them in sports, emphasizing the value of healthy competition, and often sided with the girls against Aryan Khan and other boys.

As we approach the last month in the 2024 movie calendar, it’s common to see contenders for awards rubbing shoulders with grand, action-packed blockbusters. Given its predecessors’ reputation, it’s safe to say that Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim would fit comfortably in both categories.

CM Punk, a dynamic and tenacious professional wrestler of the contemporary scene, is undeniably carving out a memorable legacy. His journey includes an impressive stretch, highlighted by the blockbuster match with Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood, which could lead him to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania or another forthcoming WWE event. Yet, it’s somewhat unexpected that his acting career is garnering attention as well.

Regarding the upcoming film “Moana 2“, it appears that talent runs in the family. A recent social media post by Dwayne Johnson’s wife, singer Lauren Hashian, revealed that their daughters are lending their voices to the Disney sequel. The girls, Jasmine (age 8) and Tiana (age 6), can be heard doing voiceover work in a video shared online. As of now, it’s unclear who they will be playing in the movie, but Johnson proudly states in the adorable clip that they are “already ‘much better than daddy.’