Richard Curtis brought Christmas cheer to an unseasonably drizzly day at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Tuesday as he presented his first animated feature That Christmas in a Work in Progress session.
“I really adore Christmas. Whenever I’m kind of thinking of stories, that’s the first place that my mind goes to,” the screenwriter and director told the audience of animation professionals and students.
Having made one of the definitive Christmas movies of all time with live action hit Love Actually, the Bridget Jones Diary and Notting Hill rom-com king has his sights on realizing a similar achievement in animation.
His Netflix-backed animation debut is directed by How To Train Your Dragon animator Simon Otto and produced by Nicole P. Hearon and Adam Tandy For Locksmith Animation.
“It’s the best time of the year,...
“I really adore Christmas. Whenever I’m kind of thinking of stories, that’s the first place that my mind goes to,” the screenwriter and director told the audience of animation professionals and students.
Having made one of the definitive Christmas movies of all time with live action hit Love Actually, the Bridget Jones Diary and Notting Hill rom-com king has his sights on realizing a similar achievement in animation.
His Netflix-backed animation debut is directed by How To Train Your Dragon animator Simon Otto and produced by Nicole P. Hearon and Adam Tandy For Locksmith Animation.
“It’s the best time of the year,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
British drama series Lost Boys & Fairies has won the Seriencamp Official Competition Award here in Cologne.
The BBC series, which is from Duck Soup Films and sold internationally by All3Media International, is billed as “tender, glittering story of gay couple Gabriel and Andy’s journey to adoption, filled with humour, music, redemption and love.”
Starring Sion Daniel Young (Slow Horses) and Fra Fee (Rebel Moon), it follows Gabriel and Andy, who long to adopt a child and to do so they must convince their social worker Jackie (Elizabeth Berrington) that they’re up to the task. However, Gabe masks demons: the effects of decades of shame having grown up in a society that overwhelmingly treated being gay as a sin.
Welsh playwright Daf James was on the ground to collect the award, which was part of the Seriencamp Conference and Festival Awards Ceremony earlier today. Lost Boys and Fairies was his debut TV project.
The BBC series, which is from Duck Soup Films and sold internationally by All3Media International, is billed as “tender, glittering story of gay couple Gabriel and Andy’s journey to adoption, filled with humour, music, redemption and love.”
Starring Sion Daniel Young (Slow Horses) and Fra Fee (Rebel Moon), it follows Gabriel and Andy, who long to adopt a child and to do so they must convince their social worker Jackie (Elizabeth Berrington) that they’re up to the task. However, Gabe masks demons: the effects of decades of shame having grown up in a society that overwhelmingly treated being gay as a sin.
Welsh playwright Daf James was on the ground to collect the award, which was part of the Seriencamp Conference and Festival Awards Ceremony earlier today. Lost Boys and Fairies was his debut TV project.
- 6/6/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg have joined the cast of Jay Roach’s The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. Ncuti Gatwa, Sunita Mani, Zoë Chao, Jamie Demetriou and Belinda Bromilow also are rounding out the cast of the film, which starts production this month. Written by Tony McNamara, The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
The story revolves around Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch), the picture-perfect couple who have successful careers, great kids and an enviable sex life. But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox of competition and resentments that’s ignited when Theo’s professional dreams come crashing down. Producers are Cumberbatch under his SunnyMarch banner with Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke, Colman under the South of the River banner with Ed Sinclair and Tom Carver, along with Roach and Michelle Graham.
The story revolves around Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch), the picture-perfect couple who have successful careers, great kids and an enviable sex life. But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox of competition and resentments that’s ignited when Theo’s professional dreams come crashing down. Producers are Cumberbatch under his SunnyMarch banner with Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke, Colman under the South of the River banner with Ed Sinclair and Tom Carver, along with Roach and Michelle Graham.
- 6/4/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
In 1967, The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein died unexpectedly. His death shocked the band and forced them to accept further responsibility for the group’s management. According to those around The Beatles, this was not a good thing. After Epstein’s death, they began making a series of terrible decisions that felt incredibly “juvenile.”
The Beatles made a series of bad decisions after Brian Epstein died
David Puttnam worked as a photographer’s agent when he met The Beatles. He was friendly with the band, but he recalled feeling disappointed with their decisions in the period after Epstein’s death.
“I remember the moment that Brian died,” Puttnam said in the book All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words by Steven Gaines and Peter Brown. “Oh God, they seemed to begin to be entirely self-destructive, entirely.”
The Beatles and Brian Epstein | Keystone/Getty Images
As they tried to run their own affairs,...
The Beatles made a series of bad decisions after Brian Epstein died
David Puttnam worked as a photographer’s agent when he met The Beatles. He was friendly with the band, but he recalled feeling disappointed with their decisions in the period after Epstein’s death.
“I remember the moment that Brian died,” Puttnam said in the book All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words by Steven Gaines and Peter Brown. “Oh God, they seemed to begin to be entirely self-destructive, entirely.”
The Beatles and Brian Epstein | Keystone/Getty Images
As they tried to run their own affairs,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Following the anime's eighth episode broadcast last night in Japan, the official Twitter account for Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night today unveiled a brand-new visual captioned with the word "Yakusoku" ("Promise") and teasing the original series' forthcoming climax. Visual Related: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime Shares Creditless Opening, Ending Theme Videos With an original story by Jelee and character drafts by popman3580, Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) directs Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing "Yesterday" For Me ). Hidive is streaming the series and describes the story: Four young women—an artist who quit drawing, a retired idol wishing to prove her worth, a hotheaded V-tuber, and a mysterious composer—band together on the late-night streets of Shibuya to form an anonymous artist group called "Jelee...
- 5/26/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The Beatles are undoubtedly one of the most influential bands of all time, ushering in a new age of rock and all in the 60s. While their tenure may have only lasted 10 years, their rich discography has impacted fans to this day, Their songs are still a large part of the zeitgeist, especially in the evolution of the genre and modern artists being inspired by them.
The Beatles performing Paperback Writer
Another big name in the genre that made a sensation in the 90s was Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. Like many others, he was also inspired by The Beatles and their contribution to the genre. While expressing his love and admiration for John Lennon, the singer threw shade at Paul McCartney, indicating how he considers him inferior to Lennon.
Kurt Cobain Calls Paul McCartney an Embarrassment While Praising John Lennon Kurt Cobain in the music video for Nirvana’s Smells...
The Beatles performing Paperback Writer
Another big name in the genre that made a sensation in the 90s was Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. Like many others, he was also inspired by The Beatles and their contribution to the genre. While expressing his love and admiration for John Lennon, the singer threw shade at Paul McCartney, indicating how he considers him inferior to Lennon.
Kurt Cobain Calls Paul McCartney an Embarrassment While Praising John Lennon Kurt Cobain in the music video for Nirvana’s Smells...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The second episode of the newly relaunched Doctor Who is a haunting, contemplative story about what might happen if the world was robbed of its love of music. Like all good Who sci-fi premises, “The Devil’s Chord” takes something that is a given about human nature, and suggests our experience of life might be totally different without that thing. Just like “Blink” made us worry about trying to control our inherent reflex to bat our eyes, “The Devil’s Chord” makes us worried about how depressing and dystopian things would become without being able to hear a tune.
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
- 5/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: With just over two months to go before the kick-off of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris this July, South Africa’s Distant Horizon will be touching down in Cannes with two documentaries celebrating France’s historic links with the games.
The films Pierre de Coubertin: An Olympic Life and Paris 1924 are both in the final stages of post-production.
Pierre de Coubertin: An Olympic Life follows the life of the French educator and historian who resurrected the ancient Olympic Games in 1896 and is widely acknowledged as the founder of the Modern Olympics.
He was President of the International Olympic Committee (Ioc) until the end of the Paris 1924 Olympic Games. The film is told through the eyes of Lauren Rembi, the Olympic Fencing Champion who is likely to participate in Paris 2024.
Distant Horizon says the film will shed light on the story of de Courbertin which is relatively unknown around the world,...
The films Pierre de Coubertin: An Olympic Life and Paris 1924 are both in the final stages of post-production.
Pierre de Coubertin: An Olympic Life follows the life of the French educator and historian who resurrected the ancient Olympic Games in 1896 and is widely acknowledged as the founder of the Modern Olympics.
He was President of the International Olympic Committee (Ioc) until the end of the Paris 1924 Olympic Games. The film is told through the eyes of Lauren Rembi, the Olympic Fencing Champion who is likely to participate in Paris 2024.
Distant Horizon says the film will shed light on the story of de Courbertin which is relatively unknown around the world,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The Top 12 artists perform live for the first time in front of coaches Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Reba McEntire for their spot in the live semi-final. Viewers will have the chance to vote for their favorite artist overnight, with the live results show taking place Tuesday, May 7.
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show’s newest season, which premiered February 26 on NBC (8pm Pt/Et). The show’s innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.
See Everything to know about ‘The Voice’ Season 25: Coaches, mentors and finale date …
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Voice” recap of Season 25, Episode 16 to find out what happened Monday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off...
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show’s newest season, which premiered February 26 on NBC (8pm Pt/Et). The show’s innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.
See Everything to know about ‘The Voice’ Season 25: Coaches, mentors and finale date …
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Voice” recap of Season 25, Episode 16 to find out what happened Monday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off...
- 5/7/2024
- by John Benutty and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The cast is coming together for Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, with Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Aaron Taylor-Johnson among its ensemble.
28 Years Later is an apt title for a film that has been teased for decades. Information about 28 Years Later has been drip fed over the last few months, though, and now we finally have some concrete details.
Firstly, Boyle is back in the director’s chair, with Garland writing the script. Original producer Andrew Macdonald is back, and Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later, is also on board as an executive producer.
According to Deadline, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes will lead the cast.
Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland brought the zombie movie into the 21st century with 2002’s 28 Days Later. 2007 sequel 28 Weeks Later, which was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo from a script he co-wrote with Rowan Joffe,...
28 Years Later is an apt title for a film that has been teased for decades. Information about 28 Years Later has been drip fed over the last few months, though, and now we finally have some concrete details.
Firstly, Boyle is back in the director’s chair, with Garland writing the script. Original producer Andrew Macdonald is back, and Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later, is also on board as an executive producer.
According to Deadline, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes will lead the cast.
Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland brought the zombie movie into the 21st century with 2002’s 28 Days Later. 2007 sequel 28 Weeks Later, which was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo from a script he co-wrote with Rowan Joffe,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Hollywood star Cillian Murphy has portrayed a diverse array of characters on-screen, including his acclaimed performance in the Oscar-winning biographical thriller Oppenheimer. While Murphy received widespread praise for his role, particular attention was drawn to a sensual nude scene in the film. However, this was not the actor’s first experience with nude scenes.
Cillian Murphy in and as Oppenheimer
Murphy previously filmed a nude scene for his breakout role in 28 Days Later. Despite his openness in discussing his scenes in Oppenheimer and even arguing against its criticism, Danny Boyle has revealed that Murphy had reservations about filming the naked scene in the 2002 horror sci-fi film.
Cillian Murphy Was Concerned About Naked Scene in 28 Days Later
While discussing his nude scenes in Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy admitted that filming such scenes is “the most awkward” part of the job. However, he also shared that it was something that was...
Cillian Murphy in and as Oppenheimer
Murphy previously filmed a nude scene for his breakout role in 28 Days Later. Despite his openness in discussing his scenes in Oppenheimer and even arguing against its criticism, Danny Boyle has revealed that Murphy had reservations about filming the naked scene in the 2002 horror sci-fi film.
Cillian Murphy Was Concerned About Naked Scene in 28 Days Later
While discussing his nude scenes in Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy admitted that filming such scenes is “the most awkward” part of the job. However, he also shared that it was something that was...
- 4/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It almost seems like a common phenomenon that audiences see scenes in a movie trailer that don’t actually appear in the final movie. Sometimes, in the case of CGI-laden blockbusters, they can alter the location of a scene from a trailer to another location in the final cut of the film. Sometimes, even a hint of a subplot from a trailer can be cut from the movie altogether. This is what has seemingly happened with the Beatles-themed comedy Yesterday from Danny Boyle. The trailer for Yesterday featured a scene where Ana De Armas was presumably making a cameo, as she does not appear on the cast list for the movie.
Universal was sued by Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe, viewers who had seen De Armas in the trailer and thought she would be a prominent part of the film, except her appearance winded up getting cut from the movie.
Universal was sued by Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe, viewers who had seen De Armas in the trailer and thought she would be a prominent part of the film, except her appearance winded up getting cut from the movie.
- 4/18/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
A lawsuit between Universal and two men who rented Yesterday and accused the studio of tricking fans into watching the film by featuring Ana de Armas in trailers when she didn’t actually appear in the movie has settled.
Attorneys for both sides on Friday informed the court of a settlement to resolve the case. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, revolved around accusations from Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe that they watched the trailer for Yesterday and thought that de Armas played a substantial role in the romantic comedy about an artist who rockets to fame after discovering that he’s the only person in the world to remember The Beatles, which allows him to pass their songs off as his own. But upon renting it, they learned that she doesn’t appear in the movie. They brought claims for false advertisement, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.
Attorneys for both sides on Friday informed the court of a settlement to resolve the case. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
The lawsuit, filed in 2022, revolved around accusations from Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe that they watched the trailer for Yesterday and thought that de Armas played a substantial role in the romantic comedy about an artist who rockets to fame after discovering that he’s the only person in the world to remember The Beatles, which allows him to pass their songs off as his own. But upon renting it, they learned that she doesn’t appear in the movie. They brought claims for false advertisement, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.
- 4/17/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chrisley Knows Best alum, Grayson Chrisley isn’t a small boy with braces anymore and he just celebrated a special event, but sadly, without his mom and dad there. Of course, USA Network fans are well aware that they are currently serving time in prison for tax and fraud-related offenses. Certainly, it’s been tough on their youngest son, who feels their separation deeply.
Grayson Chrisley Was Playing Little League Just Yesterday, Right?
Fans of the Chrisley Knows Best show always had a soft spot for Chase and Savannah Chrisley’s little brother. His smile, his quiet humor, and his obvious love for his mom and dad endeared a lot of people. While lots of people condemn Todd and Julie for their crimes, not as many people slam their boy. He’s grown up so fast, that people couldn’t believe their eyes when he celebrated a special event recently.
Grayson Chrisley Was Playing Little League Just Yesterday, Right?
Fans of the Chrisley Knows Best show always had a soft spot for Chase and Savannah Chrisley’s little brother. His smile, his quiet humor, and his obvious love for his mom and dad endeared a lot of people. While lots of people condemn Todd and Julie for their crimes, not as many people slam their boy. He’s grown up so fast, that people couldn’t believe their eyes when he celebrated a special event recently.
- 4/17/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Yesterday, all their troubles seemed so far away.
In 2022, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal Pictures after they rented the 2019 movie “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime Video and subsequently felt they had been bamboozled by the trailer. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, is a zany musical fantasy in which Himesh Patel, a struggling musician, is bonked on the head and wakes up in a world in which The Beatles Never Happened. As such, he starts playing their songs as if they are his own and the movie follows the expected Preston Sturges-like tropes you might expect.
The trailer for the movie featured quite a few glimpses of the alluring Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, later Oscar-nominated for her leading turn in “Blonde,” who ended up not being in the movie at all. An early cut included her character, but that storyline was shaved down after the movie tested poorly.
In 2022, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal Pictures after they rented the 2019 movie “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime Video and subsequently felt they had been bamboozled by the trailer. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, is a zany musical fantasy in which Himesh Patel, a struggling musician, is bonked on the head and wakes up in a world in which The Beatles Never Happened. As such, he starts playing their songs as if they are his own and the movie follows the expected Preston Sturges-like tropes you might expect.
The trailer for the movie featured quite a few glimpses of the alluring Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, later Oscar-nominated for her leading turn in “Blonde,” who ended up not being in the movie at all. An early cut included her character, but that storyline was shaved down after the movie tested poorly.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Two fans of Ana de Armas finally settled their lawsuit over the Yesterday debacle.
Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe rented the 2019 movie Yesterday on Amazon Prime after seeing the 35-year-old actress in the trailer, however, she did not appear in the final cut of the movie.
The two men then sued Universal Pictures for false advertisement, claiming that they were each cheated out of $3.99.
Keep reading to find out more…At first, a federal judge sided with the fans, ruling that studios can be sued over false advertising in movie trailers. In August 2023, the lawsuit was dismissed after a judge said that the fans “can’t pursue the proposed class action because they didn’t rely on alleged misrepresentations from the studio when making the decision to watch the film.”
This then left the fans owing $126,705 in legal fees incurred by Universal.
Variety now reports on Friday (April 12) the fans...
Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe rented the 2019 movie Yesterday on Amazon Prime after seeing the 35-year-old actress in the trailer, however, she did not appear in the final cut of the movie.
The two men then sued Universal Pictures for false advertisement, claiming that they were each cheated out of $3.99.
Keep reading to find out more…At first, a federal judge sided with the fans, ruling that studios can be sued over false advertising in movie trailers. In August 2023, the lawsuit was dismissed after a judge said that the fans “can’t pursue the proposed class action because they didn’t rely on alleged misrepresentations from the studio when making the decision to watch the film.”
This then left the fans owing $126,705 in legal fees incurred by Universal.
Variety now reports on Friday (April 12) the fans...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Two men have settled their lawsuit with Universal Pictures following a two-year legal battle after they claimed they were misled into believing Ana de Armas would be in Yesterday because the actress was initially featured in a trailer for the film.
The two men — Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe — accepted a settlement on Friday, though the terms of the of lawsuit were not disclosed, according to Variety.
The suit, originally filed for false advertisement, unjust enrichment, and violation of unfair competition, noted that “such consumers were not provided with...
The two men — Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe — accepted a settlement on Friday, though the terms of the of lawsuit were not disclosed, according to Variety.
The suit, originally filed for false advertisement, unjust enrichment, and violation of unfair competition, noted that “such consumers were not provided with...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Two men who rented “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime after seeing Ana de Armas in the trailer, only to discover that her role was removed in the final cut of the film, have settled their false advertising lawsuit.
Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal in 2022, alleging that they were each cheated out of $3.99. A federal judge initially sided with them, finding that movie trailers are not immune from false advertising claims. But various setbacks followed, leaving the men on the hook for $126,705 in Universal legal fees.
On Friday, they accepted a settlement that will resolve the case. The terms were not disclosed and neither side responded to a request for comment. On April 18, the parties revealed that both sides will get nothing.
From the evidence of court filings, nobody is happy with the outcome. Universal believes it was forced to spend two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars defending a patently frivolous lawsuit.
Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal in 2022, alleging that they were each cheated out of $3.99. A federal judge initially sided with them, finding that movie trailers are not immune from false advertising claims. But various setbacks followed, leaving the men on the hook for $126,705 in Universal legal fees.
On Friday, they accepted a settlement that will resolve the case. The terms were not disclosed and neither side responded to a request for comment. On April 18, the parties revealed that both sides will get nothing.
From the evidence of court filings, nobody is happy with the outcome. Universal believes it was forced to spend two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars defending a patently frivolous lawsuit.
- 4/16/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Aglow with inspiration, friendship and character animation, creditless versions of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night 's opening and ending theme sequences featuring "Irodori" by KanoeRana ( Tearmoon Empire Ed) and "1-nichi wa 25-jikan" by Anna Tsurushima, respectively, are now available to watch below. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Opening Theme Video Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Ending Theme Video Related: Sound! Euphonium Anime Travels Through the Year in Season 3 Creditless Opening, Ending With an original story by Jelee and character drafts by popman3580, Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) directs Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing "Yesterday" For Me ). Hidive is streaming the series and describes the story: Four young women—an artist who quit drawing, a retired idol wishing to prove her worth, a hotheaded V-tuber,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Here comes another time-traveling fantasy, but with a twist. As the kids on Bandstand used to say to Dick Clark, “It’s a gotta’ good beat. You can dance to it”. Maybe you could even do the twist. That’s because the force to send this story back through the decades isn’t a big machine, like the one H.G. Welles conjured or even the beloved DeLorean that Doc Brown modified. Nor is it hypnosis ala’ Somewhere In Time, though the brain is involved along with…the ears. You see the gimmick here is music, specifically certain pop tunes that propel a twenty-something woman into the past. And just what is she doing six or seven years ago? Making “sure bet” investments perhaps? No, she’s trying to save a “lost love”, so this is really a romantic fantasy with a soundtrack that’s this couple’s take on...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second part of the upcoming “28 Years Later” trilogy from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.
Previously, she directed and co-wrote “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and “Candyman,” a contemporary spiritual sequel of the 1992 cult horror classic of the same name for Universal and Monkeypaw Productions.
“Candyman” opened to No. 1 at the box office, making DaCosta the first Black female director to open at the top of U.S. box office charts. DaCosta made her feature debut with the critically acclaimed “Little Woods,” which she wrote and directed.
When DaCosta sat down with Variety last fall to discuss “The Marvels,” she was proud of checking “direct an MCU” movie off her directors bucket list and looking forward to what came next.
“I did these three films back-to-back,” DaCosta said, referencing “Little Woods,” “Candyman” and “The Marvels.” “They were...
Previously, she directed and co-wrote “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and “Candyman,” a contemporary spiritual sequel of the 1992 cult horror classic of the same name for Universal and Monkeypaw Productions.
“Candyman” opened to No. 1 at the box office, making DaCosta the first Black female director to open at the top of U.S. box office charts. DaCosta made her feature debut with the critically acclaimed “Little Woods,” which she wrote and directed.
When DaCosta sat down with Variety last fall to discuss “The Marvels,” she was proud of checking “direct an MCU” movie off her directors bucket list and looking forward to what came next.
“I did these three films back-to-back,” DaCosta said, referencing “Little Woods,” “Candyman” and “The Marvels.” “They were...
- 4/10/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Música is a “non-musical musical” coming-of-age romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Rudy Mancuso. Based on his personal experiences, the Prime Video film follows the story of a young college student Rudy, who is about to graduate but still doesn’t if he should get a stable job or go after his dream of becoming a puppeteer. He finds himself stuck in a love triangle between his long-time girlfriend who doesn’t understand him and his dreams and a girl he recently met who seems to support his dreams, while also dealing with his overbearing mother who wants him to get himself a Brazilian girlfriend. Música stars Mancuso in the lead role with Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale, J.B. Smoove, and Maria Mancuso starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the charming story and music of Música, here are some similar films you should check out next.
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- 4/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Beatles‘ “Something” is one of George Harrison’s masterpieces. He probably couldn’t have made it alone. Another 1960s rock star taught George a musical trick that helped him write “Something.” John Lennon would later say that “Something” differed from all of George’s previous compositions.
The Beatles’ ‘Something’ was inspired by someone who was there with them in India
Donovan is a folk/psychedelic rock singer who became famous for 1960s tunes such as “Atlantis,” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Sunshine Superman,” “Mellow Yellow,” and “Season of the Witch.” He famously went on The Beatles’ trip to India to study meditation. Donovan’s personal website says that he taught George a descending chord pattern that the Beatle would later use on the ballad “Something.”
Gold reports that, during a 2024 interview with Record Collector Magazine, Donovan discussed his influence on the “My Sweet Lord” singer. “I became George’s mentor for songwriting,...
The Beatles’ ‘Something’ was inspired by someone who was there with them in India
Donovan is a folk/psychedelic rock singer who became famous for 1960s tunes such as “Atlantis,” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Sunshine Superman,” “Mellow Yellow,” and “Season of the Witch.” He famously went on The Beatles’ trip to India to study meditation. Donovan’s personal website says that he taught George a descending chord pattern that the Beatle would later use on the ballad “Something.”
Gold reports that, during a 2024 interview with Record Collector Magazine, Donovan discussed his influence on the “My Sweet Lord” singer. “I became George’s mentor for songwriting,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ahead of an April 6 premiere in Japan, the upcoming original anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night released a third character trailer introducing Kiwi Watase, Mahiru's childhood friend and self-proclaimed "strongest" VTuber voiced by Miyu Tomita. Related: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night TV Anime Lights up in New Trailer Revealing More Cast, Theme Songs With an original story by Jelee and character drafts by popman3580, Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) directs Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing "Yesterday" For Me ). Hidive is slated to stream the series as it airs and describes the story: Four young women—an artist who quit drawing, a retired idol wishing to prove her worth, a hotheaded V-tuber, and a mysterious composer—band together on the late-night streets of Shibuya to...
- 3/29/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Mick Jagger’s girlfriend once wrote a juicy memoir with many interesting anecdotes about classic rock stars from the Swinging ’60s. For example, she revealed what it was like hearing The Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” for the first time. She didn’t think it lived up to another song The Beatles released at the same time.
Mick Jagger’s girlfriend preferred The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend. She had two hits in the United States: the Jagger/Keith Richards ballad “As Tears Go By” (which The Rolling Stones later recorded themselves) and a cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” She’s far more prominent in her native United Kingdom.
In her 2007 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, the “As Tears Go By” singer recalled meeting Paul for the first time. “He was just as the photographs,” she said. “Only he’d grown a mustache. His hair was shorter too.
Mick Jagger’s girlfriend preferred The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend. She had two hits in the United States: the Jagger/Keith Richards ballad “As Tears Go By” (which The Rolling Stones later recorded themselves) and a cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” She’s far more prominent in her native United Kingdom.
In her 2007 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, the “As Tears Go By” singer recalled meeting Paul for the first time. “He was just as the photographs,” she said. “Only he’d grown a mustache. His hair was shorter too.
- 3/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
King Amusement Creative's official YouTube channel has started streaming a character Pv for Mahiru Kouzuki, one of the protagonists in the upcoming spring 2024 TV anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night . Mahiru Kouzuki, voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ), is introduced as: She is a mass-produced type high school girl who tries to avoid conflicts and troubles. She tends to be overly sensitive, and while she is able to relate to people with all her heart, she is easily hurt by even the smallest things. In her childhood, she was active as an illustrator named "Yoru Mitsuki," but was forced to suspend her activities due to a certain incident. Because of that, she has been traumatized by being special and has spent her days trying to be as normal as possible. However, an encounter with Kano triggers her daily life to become special again. Doga Kobo...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
While The Beatles and The Rolling Stones both led the charge during the British Invasion, they had wildly different public images. Mick Jagger’s girlfriend explained why The Beatles were seen as good boys and The Rolling Stones were seen as bad boys. Notably, John Lennon revealed that he was a huge fan of one Rolling Stones song.
Marianne Faithfull said The Rolling Stones were sexier than The Beatles
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend in the 1960s. She’s most famous for a pair of ballads: “As Tears Go By,” which was co-written by Jagger and Keith Richards, and a cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” If anyone has the right to pontificate on the differences between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, it’s her.
In her 2007 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, the “As Tears Go by” singer discussed the two defining British bands of the 1960s. “The Beatles completely evolved from the pop business,...
Marianne Faithfull said The Rolling Stones were sexier than The Beatles
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend in the 1960s. She’s most famous for a pair of ballads: “As Tears Go By,” which was co-written by Jagger and Keith Richards, and a cover of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” If anyone has the right to pontificate on the differences between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, it’s her.
In her 2007 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, the “As Tears Go by” singer discussed the two defining British bands of the 1960s. “The Beatles completely evolved from the pop business,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones will be compared to each other until the planet Earth is destroyed and any extraterrestrial life will have no chance of knowing that rock ‘n’ roll ever existed. One of Mick Jagger’s girlfriends revealed what the frontman thought of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” John Lennon also had plenty to say about The Rolling Stones.
Mick Jagger felt The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ was ‘silly’
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend and muse in the 1960s. She’s most known for her solo ballad “As Tears Go By,” which Jagger co-wrote with Keith Richards. In her 2008 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, Faithfull recalled the way that Jagger reacted to some of The Beatles’ songs.
“Mick might, very occasionally, put The Beatles down for their provincialism, which, if you’re from London and they’re from Liverpool, is a very natural reaction,” he said. “But he’d never put their music down.
Mick Jagger felt The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ was ‘silly’
Marianne Faithfull was Jagger’s girlfriend and muse in the 1960s. She’s most known for her solo ballad “As Tears Go By,” which Jagger co-wrote with Keith Richards. In her 2008 book Memories, Dreams & Reflections, Faithfull recalled the way that Jagger reacted to some of The Beatles’ songs.
“Mick might, very occasionally, put The Beatles down for their provincialism, which, if you’re from London and they’re from Liverpool, is a very natural reaction,” he said. “But he’d never put their music down.
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Miley Cyrus isn’t a rock singer, but she’s drawn a lot of influence from classic rock stars over the years. For example, one of her hits has some lyrical similarities to The Beatles’ “Help!” While many of The Beatles’ early songs were total fiction, John Lennon revealed that “Help!” was about his own life. The “Imagine” singer said that “Help!” was widely misinterpreted.
Miley Cyrus and The Beatles both showed a unique understanding of time
Love her or hate her, Cyrus’ career has had a lot of different textures. She’s released party songs (“We Can’t Stop”), soft-rock songs (“Mailbu”), disco tracks (“Flowers”), and an entire album of psychedelic experiments called Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz. One of her more famous ballads is her hit “Younger Now” from her country-inspired record of the same title.
“Younger Now” includes the line “I feel so much younger now.” That...
Miley Cyrus and The Beatles both showed a unique understanding of time
Love her or hate her, Cyrus’ career has had a lot of different textures. She’s released party songs (“We Can’t Stop”), soft-rock songs (“Mailbu”), disco tracks (“Flowers”), and an entire album of psychedelic experiments called Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz. One of her more famous ballads is her hit “Younger Now” from her country-inspired record of the same title.
“Younger Now” includes the line “I feel so much younger now.” That...
- 3/24/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s here! The first full trailer for Doctor Who‘s new series has arrived, giving us never-before-seen glimpses of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in action. And with it comes glimpses of a whole host of new adventures and scenarios, promising a very different take on Doctor Who than we’ve seen before.
Before we dig into the trailer for hints as to what will be in store for series 14, give the the video a watch if you haven’t already:
Alright, below are all the important things we noticed in the trailer. Let us know in the comments if there’s anything we missed!
The Hooded Stranger
The Christmas Special “The Church on Ruby Road” not only introduced the Doctor’s next companion Ruby Sunday, but also a good ol’ mystery. Like Clara and Rose before her, Ruby is much more than she appears.
“Ruby Road” began with a “hooded stranger,...
Before we dig into the trailer for hints as to what will be in store for series 14, give the the video a watch if you haven’t already:
Alright, below are all the important things we noticed in the trailer. Let us know in the comments if there’s anything we missed!
The Hooded Stranger
The Christmas Special “The Church on Ruby Road” not only introduced the Doctor’s next companion Ruby Sunday, but also a good ol’ mystery. Like Clara and Rose before her, Ruby is much more than she appears.
“Ruby Road” began with a “hooded stranger,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Netflix has unveiled the voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy) upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’s first animation project and the directorial debut of animation veteran Otto.
The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The movie will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’s first animation project and the directorial debut of animation veteran Otto.
The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The movie will debut on Netflix later this year.
- 3/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Netflix on Wednesday unveiled the voice cast of CG animated feature film That Christmas from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy). The movie will star Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw as Ms. Trapper, Jodie Whittaker as Mrs. Williams, and Bill Nighy as Bill.
They are the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The film will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series (The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas) written by BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday). “A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto,” Netflix said.
The film also stars Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen,...
They are the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The film will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series (The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas) written by BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday). “A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto,” Netflix said.
The film also stars Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has revealed a stellar voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation and director Simon Otto’s upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas. The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas.
The animation is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated writer and director, Richard Curtis. A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto.
Bernadette “Bernie” leads a Christmas revolution with (L-r) Nisha (Kuhu Agarwal), Eve “Evie” (Bronte Smith), Scarlett (Ava Talbot) and Teddy (Freddie Spry) following suit in Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s heartwarming comedy, That Christmas. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
Also in news – Jamie Dornan set for...
The animation is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated writer and director, Richard Curtis. A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto.
Bernadette “Bernie” leads a Christmas revolution with (L-r) Nisha (Kuhu Agarwal), Eve “Evie” (Bronte Smith), Scarlett (Ava Talbot) and Teddy (Freddie Spry) following suit in Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s heartwarming comedy, That Christmas. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
Also in news – Jamie Dornan set for...
- 3/20/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Monkees didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but two of them agreed on the identity of their favorite Beatle. The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork both referred to the same Beatle as their favorite. They both explained why one member of the band connected to them the most. Notably, the Beatle in question has a reputation for being charismatic.
1 of The Monkees was drinking buddies with 2 Beatles
The Monkees and The Beatles are often compared to one another and they followed similar career trajectories. Both groups started out making bubblegum pop before going psychedelic and breaking up in the early 1970s. Beyond that, the bands crossed paths interpersonally.
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz discussed interacting with three of The Beatles. “I would say by far the person I spent the most time with probably would have been Ringo,” Dolenz shares. “He moved out to LA and spent...
1 of The Monkees was drinking buddies with 2 Beatles
The Monkees and The Beatles are often compared to one another and they followed similar career trajectories. Both groups started out making bubblegum pop before going psychedelic and breaking up in the early 1970s. Beyond that, the bands crossed paths interpersonally.
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz discussed interacting with three of The Beatles. “I would say by far the person I spent the most time with probably would have been Ringo,” Dolenz shares. “He moved out to LA and spent...
- 3/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of The Monkees watched The Beatles create a famous part of “A Day in the Life.” Around the same time, The Monkees released their own song that was similarly avant-garde. Both of the songs are five-star classics.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz saw The Beatles’ record ‘A Day in the Life’ at a party
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz explained that The Monkees’ sitcom was “about this band that was trying to be The Beatles. Trying to be famous. But on the television show, we never were [famous]. It was the struggle for success that was part of the theme of the show and I think that endeared it to a lot of kids — kids who were in their garages and basements trying to be famous.”
The connection between the Fab Four and the Prefab Four extended beyond that. Dolenz was present for the recordings of certain tracks of Sgt.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz saw The Beatles’ record ‘A Day in the Life’ at a party
During a 2017 interview with Cleveland Scene, Dolenz explained that The Monkees’ sitcom was “about this band that was trying to be The Beatles. Trying to be famous. But on the television show, we never were [famous]. It was the struggle for success that was part of the theme of the show and I think that endeared it to a lot of kids — kids who were in their garages and basements trying to be famous.”
The connection between the Fab Four and the Prefab Four extended beyond that. Dolenz was present for the recordings of certain tracks of Sgt.
- 3/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ahead of the April 6 Japanese TV premiere of the original anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night , the coming of age story is now set for its North American premiere at this year's installment of the Anime Boston convention. The first two episodes will be screened on Friday, March 29 courtesy of streaming portal Hidive, which announced plans to simulcast the anime as part of the Spring 2024 season. Related: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night TV Anime Sings to the Tunes of a New Key Visual Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is being directed by Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing "Yesterday" For Me ). Hidive describes the series: Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki, former idol Kano Yamanouchi,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
Elvis Presley wouldn’t have been the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll without the musical pioneers who came before him and — John Lennon was well aware of that. The “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” singer said The Beatles were inspired by Elvis and Elvis was inspired by a blues singer. The singer in question had some huge hits in the 1950s. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll even covered one of his more famous songs.
John Lennon said there’d be no Elvis Presley without Johnnie Ray
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John discussed The Beatles’ musical lineage. “Without rock ‘n’ roll there would be no Beatles,” he said. “It’s all speculation. Without Elvis there would be no Beatles. Without Johnnie Ray there would be no Elvis. Without whoever came before Johnnie...
John Lennon said there’d be no Elvis Presley without Johnnie Ray
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John discussed The Beatles’ musical lineage. “Without rock ‘n’ roll there would be no Beatles,” he said. “It’s all speculation. Without Elvis there would be no Beatles. Without Johnnie Ray there would be no Elvis. Without whoever came before Johnnie...
- 3/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The mysterious Jelee will make her debut in less than a month in the upcoming original TV anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night when the series premieres on April 6. With only a month to go, the anime got a brand new key visual tonight featuring the four main cast members. Alongside the visual, the first look at Jelee herself was released. An additional staff member was also announced, YouTuber Harami-chan who is known for her “pop-piano” style of music. She’ll be providing the music of the piano playing in Mei’s scenes. Related: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night TV Anime Lights up in New Trailer Revealing More Cast, Theme Songs Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is being directed by Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing...
- 3/6/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
It’s been almost exactly 35 years since the Indigo Girls first broke out with their eponymous second album, yet the Power of Two continues to thrive still, especially on the screen. “Barbie” recently pointed us “in a crooked line” with Margot Robbie’s rendition of “Closer to Fine”, while last year’s Sundance doc, titled “It’s Only Life After All“, brought us up close and personal with the duo themselves.
Following those movie tributes now comes another, in the form of “Glitter & Doom,” a jukebox musical that celebrates the enduring legacy that Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have crafted through their raw, passionate, and deeply personal brand of queer folk rock. But does the movie live up to their legendary talents or is it doomed to go the way of a film like “Yesterday“?
Glitter (Alex Diaz) is an improbably named Ivy League graduate who dreams of cartwheeling his...
Following those movie tributes now comes another, in the form of “Glitter & Doom,” a jukebox musical that celebrates the enduring legacy that Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have crafted through their raw, passionate, and deeply personal brand of queer folk rock. But does the movie live up to their legendary talents or is it doomed to go the way of a film like “Yesterday“?
Glitter (Alex Diaz) is an improbably named Ivy League graduate who dreams of cartwheeling his...
- 3/5/2024
- by David Opie
- Indiewire
The Beatles were, overall, better at writing ballads than any of their contemporaries. Despite this, The Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road” is not one of their prouder moments. Here’s an exploration of why the track just isn’t as good as some of their other slow songs.
The Beatles’ ‘The Long and Winding Road’ feels disingenuous
The Beatles gave us some of the best ballads of all time, such as “Yesterday,” “Something,” “And I Love Her,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “Hey Jude,” and “Let It Be.” Despite its popularity, many critics just don’t enjoy “The Long and Winding Road” as much as the other songs.
That might be because the track is so sentimental. Rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be cool, and “The Long and Winding Road” is as emotive as a Carpenters hit. Of course, the same could be said of most Beatles ballads.
The...
The Beatles’ ‘The Long and Winding Road’ feels disingenuous
The Beatles gave us some of the best ballads of all time, such as “Yesterday,” “Something,” “And I Love Her,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “Hey Jude,” and “Let It Be.” Despite its popularity, many critics just don’t enjoy “The Long and Winding Road” as much as the other songs.
That might be because the track is so sentimental. Rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be cool, and “The Long and Winding Road” is as emotive as a Carpenters hit. Of course, the same could be said of most Beatles ballads.
The...
- 3/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney named several songs he considers to be the best in his catalog. Comparing two interviews from two decades, he was consistent in his choices for The Beatles’ greatest songs. Shockingly, he also picked out a notoriously bad Beatles single as a favorite.
Paul McCartney said his best songs all ‘roll out’
During a 2010 interview with The Respiratory, Paul was asked to name the most important aspect of a song. “The most important ingredient to making a song work is the magic,” he said. “You’ve got a melody, you’ve got words, but on the more successful songs, there’s a sort of magic glow that just happens and you can feel it happening. It just makes the songs sort of roll out.
“So something like ‘Yesterday,’ which I dreamed, that was the magic — the mere fact that I had the whole thing in a dream,” he added.
Paul McCartney said his best songs all ‘roll out’
During a 2010 interview with The Respiratory, Paul was asked to name the most important aspect of a song. “The most important ingredient to making a song work is the magic,” he said. “You’ve got a melody, you’ve got words, but on the more successful songs, there’s a sort of magic glow that just happens and you can feel it happening. It just makes the songs sort of roll out.
“So something like ‘Yesterday,’ which I dreamed, that was the magic — the mere fact that I had the whole thing in a dream,” he added.
- 2/28/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“American Beauty” Oscar winner and “Skyfall” director Sam Mendes is taking on the most ambitious project of his career thus far. The “1917” filmmaker is setting up a quartet of Beatles biopics with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Deadline first reported.
The project will feature four theatrically released films, with one told from each member of the Fab Four’s point of view. It will be the first time the Beatles’ company, Apple Corps Ltd., and the members of the Beatles or their estates have granted full life and music rights for a scripted film, according to Deadline.
Mendes will direct all four interconnected films, which are slated for a 2027 release. Writers are in the process of being hired, and a release schedule will be announced at a later date. Mendes will produce through his Neal Street Productions banner alongside his partner Pippa Harris and Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps Ltd.
The project will feature four theatrically released films, with one told from each member of the Fab Four’s point of view. It will be the first time the Beatles’ company, Apple Corps Ltd., and the members of the Beatles or their estates have granted full life and music rights for a scripted film, according to Deadline.
Mendes will direct all four interconnected films, which are slated for a 2027 release. Writers are in the process of being hired, and a release schedule will be announced at a later date. Mendes will produce through his Neal Street Productions banner alongside his partner Pippa Harris and Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps Ltd.
- 2/20/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Lionsgate has acquired domestic rights to the Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James and Himesh Patel comedy “Greedy People.”
The film explores what happens when the eccentric residents of a small, picturesque island town are faced with a sensational murder and the discovery of $1 million next to the body. This sparks a series of increasingly bad decisions that do a number on the peace and tranquility of the community.
“’Greedy People’ is a hugely entertaining crime thriller in every way,” said Allison Lynch, Lionsgate’s director of acquisitions and co-productions. “Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, and Himesh Patel lead an incredible cast through twists and turns that range from the hilarious to the horrific – and the movie always keeps you guessing.”
The film’s starry ensemble also features Uzo Aduba (“Orange is the New Black”), Tim Blake Nelson (“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”), Jim Gaffigan (“Chappaquiddick”) and Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”).
Gordon-Levitt’s credits include “Flora and Son,...
The film explores what happens when the eccentric residents of a small, picturesque island town are faced with a sensational murder and the discovery of $1 million next to the body. This sparks a series of increasingly bad decisions that do a number on the peace and tranquility of the community.
“’Greedy People’ is a hugely entertaining crime thriller in every way,” said Allison Lynch, Lionsgate’s director of acquisitions and co-productions. “Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, and Himesh Patel lead an incredible cast through twists and turns that range from the hilarious to the horrific – and the movie always keeps you guessing.”
The film’s starry ensemble also features Uzo Aduba (“Orange is the New Black”), Tim Blake Nelson (“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”), Jim Gaffigan (“Chappaquiddick”) and Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”).
Gordon-Levitt’s credits include “Flora and Son,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Paul McCartney has been playing The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” longer than millions of his fans have been alive. The star explained why he was still performing it in the 1990s. Notably, the song was included on an album that was not released in the United Kingdom.
Paul McCartney said if he didn’t sing The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude,’ others would
During a 1990 interview with Rolling Stone, Paul discussed playing Beatles tracks decades after writing them. “I’ve already done the thing where you go out and shun The Beatles,” Paul said. “That was Wings. Now I’ve done this whole thing. I recognize that I’m a composer and that those Beatles songs are a part of my material.
“The only alternative is that I turn my back on it forever, never do ‘Hey Jude’ again — and I think it’s a damn good song,” he said. “It would really...
Paul McCartney said if he didn’t sing The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude,’ others would
During a 1990 interview with Rolling Stone, Paul discussed playing Beatles tracks decades after writing them. “I’ve already done the thing where you go out and shun The Beatles,” Paul said. “That was Wings. Now I’ve done this whole thing. I recognize that I’m a composer and that those Beatles songs are a part of my material.
“The only alternative is that I turn my back on it forever, never do ‘Hey Jude’ again — and I think it’s a damn good song,” he said. “It would really...
- 2/13/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night TV Anime Lights up in New Trailer Revealing More Cast, Theme Songs
Living in Shibuya as a young person can be as rewarding creatively as it can be tough. Following a group of girls in the city, the original TV anime series Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night , from the mind of Jelee and character drafts by popman3580, released its main trailer today revealing more characters that live on the suburban Tokyo streets as well the theme tunes that we’ll hear. The additional cast for Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night include: Miiko voiced by Sumire Uesaka (Lum in Urusei Yatsura (2022) ) Melo Seto voiced by Miho Okasaki (Rimuru in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Momoko Yanagi voiced by Yukina Shuto (Mahiru Mizuhara in World’s End Harem ) Akari Suzumura voiced by Sally Amaki (Carol Olston in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ) As heard in the trailer, KanoeRana will be performing the opening theme song “Irodori” with Tsurushima Anna performing the...
- 2/7/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Naomie Harris, Joel Fry, Jameela Jamil and Olivia Lee are set to star in upcoming romantic comedy “Lola and Freddie,” billed as a British reimagining of 2012’s “Celeste and Jesse Forever.”
The feature comes from writer/director Dean Craig, whose recent film credits include Netflix hit “Love, Wedding, Repeat,” plus “The Honeymoon” and “The Estate.”
Bankside Films is handling worldwide sales and will be launching the film — due to shoot on location in London — at the European Film Market in Berlin.
“Lola and Freddie” follows a couple who were once inseparable and totally in love but now, in their 40s and having grown in different directions, are getting a divorce. Lola is thriving in her career while Freddie continues to chase his dream of becoming a screenwriter. When Freddie is hired by a big studio and rekindles a relationship with an old flame, he matures and aligns more with what Lola desired in their marriage.
The feature comes from writer/director Dean Craig, whose recent film credits include Netflix hit “Love, Wedding, Repeat,” plus “The Honeymoon” and “The Estate.”
Bankside Films is handling worldwide sales and will be launching the film — due to shoot on location in London — at the European Film Market in Berlin.
“Lola and Freddie” follows a couple who were once inseparable and totally in love but now, in their 40s and having grown in different directions, are getting a divorce. Lola is thriving in her career while Freddie continues to chase his dream of becoming a screenwriter. When Freddie is hired by a big studio and rekindles a relationship with an old flame, he matures and aligns more with what Lola desired in their marriage.
- 2/6/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Johannes Radebe’s memoir JoJo: Finally Home is being adapted as family movie, complete with musical numbers choreographed by the man himself. Radebe, who is South African, has achieved fame as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. His book, released last year, details his journey from poverty to the ballroom and TV studio. It fast became a bestseller.
Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries and Helena Spring Films have swooped on the rights and are working on a movie adaptation. Finally Home (working title) will not be a straight-up musical, but will be “packed with heart, great music, wonderful costumes and big dance numbers,” the producers said.
Radebe will exec-produce the film. Raised in the South African township of Zamelda, he faced prejudice as a young boy who was captivated by dance – and Barbies… rather than football and rugby, as was the norm among his peers.
With the support of his mother,...
Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries and Helena Spring Films have swooped on the rights and are working on a movie adaptation. Finally Home (working title) will not be a straight-up musical, but will be “packed with heart, great music, wonderful costumes and big dance numbers,” the producers said.
Radebe will exec-produce the film. Raised in the South African township of Zamelda, he faced prejudice as a young boy who was captivated by dance – and Barbies… rather than football and rugby, as was the norm among his peers.
With the support of his mother,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Freely, the new free streaming service backed by Britain’s public service broadcasters that will deliver live TV over broadband, will launch in the second quarter of 2024.
The initiative is from Everyone TV, the organization which runs free TV in the U.K. and is jointly owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Announced last year, the service will allow viewers to browse and watch live TV channels together with on-demand content streamed to their smart TV via the internet. Freely will be built-in to the next generation of smart TVs and feature a lineup of public service broadcaster content and other free-to-air channels. It aims to build on the heritage and popularity of the Freeview TV platform, currently used in 16 million homes.
The service has unveiled details of its user interface. Viewers will be able to switch seamlessly between live and on demand TV from the U.
The initiative is from Everyone TV, the organization which runs free TV in the U.K. and is jointly owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Announced last year, the service will allow viewers to browse and watch live TV channels together with on-demand content streamed to their smart TV via the internet. Freely will be built-in to the next generation of smart TVs and feature a lineup of public service broadcaster content and other free-to-air channels. It aims to build on the heritage and popularity of the Freeview TV platform, currently used in 16 million homes.
The service has unveiled details of its user interface. Viewers will be able to switch seamlessly between live and on demand TV from the U.
- 2/5/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Freely, a new free streaming service backed by U.K. broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Paramount Global’s Channel 5, will launch in the second quarter of 2024.
Everyone TV, formerly known as Digital U.K., a joint venture of these broadcasters formed to “lead the evolution of free TV in the U.K.,” shared the news on Monday and also unveiled first details of its user interface and features.
“The new service will futureproof live TV for the streaming age,” Everyone TV said, pointing to new research by TV analysis firm 3 Reasons that found that more than half of U.K. homes will watch TV exclusively via broadband by 2030. “Freely will bring live and on-demand content together all in one place for free, ensuring that TV remains relevant and accessible to audiences of all ages.”
The organization said it is also working with BBC Studios’ UKTV to bring its...
Everyone TV, formerly known as Digital U.K., a joint venture of these broadcasters formed to “lead the evolution of free TV in the U.K.,” shared the news on Monday and also unveiled first details of its user interface and features.
“The new service will futureproof live TV for the streaming age,” Everyone TV said, pointing to new research by TV analysis firm 3 Reasons that found that more than half of U.K. homes will watch TV exclusively via broadband by 2030. “Freely will bring live and on-demand content together all in one place for free, ensuring that TV remains relevant and accessible to audiences of all ages.”
The organization said it is also working with BBC Studios’ UKTV to bring its...
- 2/5/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fresh off Billy Strings and Chris Thile’s first collaborative concert, the Grammy-winning bluegrass artists reconvened once again for a television audience as part of CBS Saturday Morning’s Saturday Sessions.
For the performance, the virtuosic guitar picker and the mandolin master delivered three traditional bluegrass classics: the oft-covered “I Am a Pilgrim,” “Wild Bill Jones,” and “I’ve Been All Around This World,” the latter popularized by the Grateful Dead.
Both Strings and Thile are up for Grammys at Sunday’s ceremony, albeit in separate categories: Strings is up for three awards,...
For the performance, the virtuosic guitar picker and the mandolin master delivered three traditional bluegrass classics: the oft-covered “I Am a Pilgrim,” “Wild Bill Jones,” and “I’ve Been All Around This World,” the latter popularized by the Grateful Dead.
Both Strings and Thile are up for Grammys at Sunday’s ceremony, albeit in separate categories: Strings is up for three awards,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
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