Cooke Optics - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/4294.xml Cooke Optics - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Cooke S4 Prime Lenses Used to Shoot Two Academy Award Nominated Films http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb501733.htm Two films nominated in the Achievement in Cinematography and Achievement in Directing categories, were shot through renowned Cooke S4 Prime lenses. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb501733.htm Cooke Optics Captures the Eye of the Motion Picture Academy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb341547.htm Cooke S4 Prime Lenses were used to shoot three out of the five best picture nominees. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb341547.htm Cooke Optics a Winner at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338303.htm Best motion picture drama Brokeback Mountain uses Cooke S4 Prime Lenses to capture the heart and soul of Wyoming's sweeping vistas. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338303.htm The Pixel Farm and Cooke Optics Announce Collaboration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb334643.htm The Pixel Farm - a company focused on innovation in the field of high-end digital post-production, and Cooke Optics – a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, are pleased to jointly announce a collaboration that will yield enhanced post-production speed and accuracy. (PRWeb Jan 18, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb334643.htm Cooke Optics Walks the Red Carpet at the 63rd Annual Golden Globes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb333750.htm Cooke S4 Prime Lenses capture Major Golden Globe Nominees ”Brokeback Mountain,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Munich,” “Rome,” and “Entourage” (PRWeb Jan 16, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb333750.htm Cooke Optics Launches New Zoom, Boasting T2 Speed and Impressive Close Focus http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb325231.htm Cooke, a world leading manufacturer of optics for the film industry, is set to again raise the bar for innovation with the new S4/i 15-40mm CXX Zoom. Above and beyond superior optical and mechanical performance, the CXX offers features that just aren't found anywhere else and can do things that other zooms can't. (PRWeb Dec 22, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb325231.htm Cooke Lenses Capture the Witchcraft and Wizardry of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb317016.htm Cinematographer Roger Pratt used Cooke S4 Prime Lenses to shoot "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," which had a strong Thanksgiving holiday weekend with box office receipts of $54.9 million. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb317016.htm Cooke's Innovative Lenses Capture 'Casanova' as This Fabled Romantic Strives to Discover the Real Meaning of Love http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb286281.htm In “Casanova,” directed by Lasse Hallstrom, Cooke S4 Prime lenses capture the comedy, drama and romance of Heath Ledger (Casanova), Jeremy Irons (Pucci) and Sienna Miller (Francesca) in this new film, which is due out on December 25, 2005. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb286281.htm All the Horror, Thrills and Drama of Final Destination 3 Captured in Third Sequel Shot in 3D With Cooke Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb285447.htm Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ryan Merriman star in Final Destination 3, an action-packed horror film shot in 3D with innovative Cooke S4 Prime Lenses. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb285447.htm HBOs Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winning Mini-Series 'Band of Brothers’ Filmed Through Cooke Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb279159.htm “Band Of Brothers,” HBOs highly acclaimed 2001 ten-part epic television miniseries about Easy Company, an Army rifle company that parachuted into France on D-Day, fought the Battle of the Bulge, and captured Hitler’s Eagle Nest at Berchtesgaden, was brought to life with stunning realism and breathtaking clarity by cinematographers using award-winning, innovative Cooke cinema lenses. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb279159.htm Cooke S4 Prime Lenses Capture the Antics of Tim Allen in 'The Shaggy Dog,' a Sequal to the 1959 Classic http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb274371.htm "The Shaggy Dog," a remake of the 1959 Disney classic, is set to hit theatres in March of 2006. Starring Tim Allen, Danny Glover, Craig Kilborn, Robert Downey, Jr. and others, "The Shaggy Dog" is sure to be a hit and was shot using Cooke Optics' Innovative S4 Prime Lenses. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb274371.htm Harry Potter Phenomenon Sweeps the Nation as Millions Get Ready for the Release of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265407.htm Millions of Harry Potter fans all across the country will be waiting in line at their favorite theatre to see “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Cinematographer Roger Pratt Uses Cooke S4 Prime Lenses to capture film's witchcraft and wizardry. (PRWeb Jul 27, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265407.htm Innovative Cooke Lenses Capture the Erotic Chemistry of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ A Romantic Action Comedy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265398.htm Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie leave the gossip columns to star in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a romantic action comedy that Newsweek’s David Ansen calls “hilarious.” Their antics are captured on film by Bojan Bazelli, director of photography, who used Cooke Lenses to capture all the drama and excitement. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265398.htm HBOs Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winning Mini-Series 'Band of Brothers’ Filmed Through Cooke Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb260533.htm “Band Of Brothers,” HBOs highly acclaimed 2001 ten-part epic television miniseries about Easy Company, an Army rifle company that parachuted into France on D-Day, fought the Battle of the Bulge, and captured Hitler’s Eagle Nest at Berchtesgaden, was brought to life with stunning realism and breathtaking clarity by cinematographers using award-winning, innovative Cooke cinema lenses. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb260533.htm Winner and New Champ: Ron Howard’s “Cinderella Man” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250781.htm Director of Photography Salvatore Totino uses Cooke S4 Prime lenses to capture the life of legendary boxer Jim Braddock in a rousing, thrilling and inspirational film. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250781.htm Cooke S4 Prime Lens Used In Emmy-Nominated "Alias” TV Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250778.htm Alias, starring Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, features some of the most stylish and sexy action scenes on television. The show’s production design, costumes and cinematography are all first-rate, especially with Directors of Photography Michael Bonvillian and Don Thorin, Jr. at the helm. Both Bonvillian and Thorin use Cooke S4 Prime lenses to shoot the varied locations and scenic tapestries of the show. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250778.htm Missy Eliott’s ‘One Minute Man’ Music Video Nominated For Six Video Music Awards Including Best Cinematography http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247469.htm Video Shot With Cooke S4 Prime Lenses (PRWeb Jun 3, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247469.htm Sublime, Gorgeous “House of Flying Daggers” Filmed With Cooke Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb245326.htm Sony Classic Release, House of Flying Daggers, was a recipient of the 2004 Cannes Festival Official Selection. This beautifully filmed picture is a love story wrapped inside of an action film. House of Flying Daggers tells of a passionate emotional journey, in which three people suffer for love – it tears them apart, yet they are willing to sacrifice everything for it. With such a widely varied emotional tapestry to convey, it is no wonder director of photography Zhao Xiaoding chose to work with Cooke cinematography lenses to capture the essence of the director’s vision. (PRWeb May 27, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 27 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb245326.htm What do Avon, BMW, Coke, NIKE and Scores of Other Top Worldwide Brands Have in Common? Many of Their TV Spots Were Shot Using Cooke Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb243695.htm Many of the most recognizable commercials in the world – including Avon, BMW, Coke, Nike and scores of other companies – shot by some of the most talented directors of photography, all have one thing in common. They were photographed using Cooke optics, including S4 Prime lenses. (PRWeb May 24, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 24 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb243695.htm Eduardo Serra, ASC, AFC Nomimated for Oscar for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Girl with a Pearl Earring http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238487.htm Cooke Professional Cinemagraphic Lenses Chosen to capture the simplicity and stunning lighting. (PRWeb May 12, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 12 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238487.htm CSI: NY Directors of Photography Use Cooke S4 Prime Lenses When Shooting Crime Scene Investigations for Popular TV Show http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238399.htm Cooke professional lenses help bring the drama, mystery and thrills of CSI: NY to life. (PRWeb May 10, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 10 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238399.htm Cinematographer Michael Seresin Chooses Cooke S4 Prime Lenses for Academy Award-Nominated Film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235968.htm The world of wizards and magic in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," directed by Oscar nominee, Alfonso Cuaron, and shot by the gifted New Zealand-born cinematographer Michael Seresin, was brought to life through the earthly magic of Cooke S4 Prime Lenses. (PRWeb May 3, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 03 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235968.htm Cooke Lenses on Top at “Six Feet Under” -- Cinematographer Jim Denault Shooting in Tandem with Rob Sweeney Using Cooke S4 Lenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb233381.htm Laced with irony and dark situational humor, HBOs “Six Feet Under” approaches the subject of death through the eyes of the Fisher Family Funeral Home and the S4 Prime lenses of Cooke Optics. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Indie mainstay Jim Denault – the cinematographer behind such titles as 1999’s “Boys Don’t Cry,” 2001’s “The Believer” and 1994’s “Maria Full of Grace” – has become HBO’s go-to-guy for series lensing. The award-winning funeral home dramatic television series is now in its fifth and final season. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb233381.htm “O Brother Where Art Thou?” Shot Through Cooke Lenses - Roger Deakins, Oscar-Nominated Director of Photography, Used Cooke To Capture Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb232694.htm Roger Deakins, director of photography of the critically acclaimed film “O Brother Where Art Thou?” used Cooke S4 Prime Lenses during the filming. Deakins notes that the Cooke S4 Prime Lenses record “very clean” images with very little flare. “I think it’s important to work with the sharpest lenses you can get -- especially if you’re going to convert the film to digital format,” commented Deakins. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb232694.htm Academy Award-Nominated "Ray" Shot Through Cooke Lenses / Cooke Professional Cinemagraphic Lenses Chosen to Chronicle the Extraordinary Life of Music Legend Ray Charles http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb230243.htm When Hollywood comes calling, Cooke Optics, manufacturers of professional camera lenses for the motion picture and professional photography markets, answers the call with superb, precision lenses that bring the cinematographer’s vision to life. This quality is readily apparent in the Academy Award-nominated film "Ray." To bring the vibrancy of Ray Charles' life and times to the screen, award-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford gathered a highly accomplished behind-the-camera team that included director of photography Pawel Edelman, himself Oscar-nominated for his work on Roman Polanski's "The Pianist." Edelman chose Cooke lenses to create this masterpiece. (PRWeb Apr 19, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb230243.htm R&J Public Relations Named Agency-of-Record for Cooke Optics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb224887.htm Cooke Optics, manufacturers of professional camera lenses for the motion picture and professional photography markets, has named R&J Public Relations of Bridgewater, NJ as public relations agency-of-record for its Cooke brand of precision cinemagraphic and photographic lenses. The agency will promote the world-renowned Cooke Optics brand of professional cinemagraphic and photographic lenses (PRWeb Apr 5, 2005)

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