The London East Asia Film Festival (Leaff), the capital’s premier celebration of East Asian cinema and culture, proudly returns for its 9th edition, launching on 23rd October 2024 at the iconic Odeon Luxe Leicester Square with the UK premiere of Escape, a gripping drama by acclaimed director Lee Jong-Pil. The festival will run until 3rd November 2024, culminating in the highly anticipated world premiere of the Hong Kong feature, Little Red Sweet.
This year’s programme promises an extraordinary showcase of cinematic gems from Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Philippines, all woven around the powerful theme of survival, resilience, and aspiration. Through the visionary lens of East Asia’s most talented filmmakers, Leaff invites audiences to experience profound and thought-provoking stories that offer unique insight into the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
With over 20 UK and world premieres, Leaff will captivate audiences at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and the Cinema at Selfridges,...
This year’s programme promises an extraordinary showcase of cinematic gems from Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Philippines, all woven around the powerful theme of survival, resilience, and aspiration. Through the visionary lens of East Asia’s most talented filmmakers, Leaff invites audiences to experience profound and thought-provoking stories that offer unique insight into the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
With over 20 UK and world premieres, Leaff will captivate audiences at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and the Cinema at Selfridges,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Steve McQueen is set to open the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday night with a world premiere — and it’s not his first time doing so. But his new film “Blitz” is very different from crime thriller “Widows,” which lifted the curtain back in 2018.
“Blitz” is set in WWII London as it came under devastating nightly attacks from German bomber planes, with a population that was forced to seek shelter underground not knowing what would be left of the city they returned to each morning. Taking place over just a few days, the visceral drama follows a 9-year-old boy — played by newcomer Elliot Heffernan — sent off to safety in the countryside but determined to return home to find his mother (Saoirse Ronan), who likewise is desperately searching for her missing son amid the chaos and carnage.
For the Oscar-winning and two-time BAFTA-winning McQueen, the idea of “Blitz” first began...
“Blitz” is set in WWII London as it came under devastating nightly attacks from German bomber planes, with a population that was forced to seek shelter underground not knowing what would be left of the city they returned to each morning. Taking place over just a few days, the visceral drama follows a 9-year-old boy — played by newcomer Elliot Heffernan — sent off to safety in the countryside but determined to return home to find his mother (Saoirse Ronan), who likewise is desperately searching for her missing son amid the chaos and carnage.
For the Oscar-winning and two-time BAFTA-winning McQueen, the idea of “Blitz” first began...
- 10/8/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Tom Cruise is known for his utmost dedication to the cinematic experience. In 2022, he ‘saved cinema’ by releasing the air-force action film Top Gun: Maverick, which earned more than a billion at the box office and is credited with bringing back audiences to theaters. He has supported good cinema since the beginning of his career.
Even before he revived the exhibition industry after the pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise reportedly helped out budding filmmakers he saw potential in. His endorsement for 1998’s Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels reportedly saved the producers from retiring before they even started and launched the careers of Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie.
Tom Cruise Helped Start A Bidding War For Jason Statham’s Feature Debut A still from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels | Credits: Summit Entertainment/Gramercy Pictures
Guy Ritchie is known for his crime comedy films such as Snatch, The Gentlemen,...
Even before he revived the exhibition industry after the pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise reportedly helped out budding filmmakers he saw potential in. His endorsement for 1998’s Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels reportedly saved the producers from retiring before they even started and launched the careers of Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie.
Tom Cruise Helped Start A Bidding War For Jason Statham’s Feature Debut A still from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels | Credits: Summit Entertainment/Gramercy Pictures
Guy Ritchie is known for his crime comedy films such as Snatch, The Gentlemen,...
- 10/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
“Revolver” is a 2024 Korean movie, categorized as Noir, Revenge, Thriller and Suspense, and Crime. Summary: An ex-detective gets caught up in corruption and her “friends” ask her to take the blame. All of them shouldn’t go to jail. Right? She agrees but only because they made “promises”. When she was released from prison, she discovered that her “friends” had disappeared and nobody planned to keep their “promises”. She got played and screwed. ♦ You Want Me to Take One for ‘The Team’? Ha Soo-Young was a police detective who got involved with some shady characters. Some of them work in law enforcement and some of them work “elsewhere”. A person known for throwing drug parties got arrested. Im Seok-Yong, the chief of the detective department, informs her that the person who was arrested recorded all of his phone conversations and her name came up several times. What? That’s incredible!
- 9/30/2024
- by cmoneyspinner
- popgeeks - film
Vanner is ready for their latest comeback!
The K-pop boy band announced their third mini album, Burn, due out on September 30 at 5 a.m. Et, featuring the title track “Automatic.”
The mini-album comes eight months after they released their second mini
album Capture The Flag in January.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Automatic” is described in a release as a “song that combines an exciting drum beat, retro synths, and a heavy bass, embodying the energy of ‘unwavering dreams and hope.’
The album also includes “Revolver,” “New Heights,” “Blossom,” “Xcellerate,” and “Be
Together.”
Along with the release of their new album, Vanner has launched their first US store through Klap Entertainment, featuring three exclusive version of Burn with the members’ handwritten signatures. For all purchase info, click here.
Check out the teasers…
Find out who are the most popular K-pop idols on social media, ranked.
The K-pop boy band announced their third mini album, Burn, due out on September 30 at 5 a.m. Et, featuring the title track “Automatic.”
The mini-album comes eight months after they released their second mini
album Capture The Flag in January.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Automatic” is described in a release as a “song that combines an exciting drum beat, retro synths, and a heavy bass, embodying the energy of ‘unwavering dreams and hope.’
The album also includes “Revolver,” “New Heights,” “Blossom,” “Xcellerate,” and “Be
Together.”
Along with the release of their new album, Vanner has launched their first US store through Klap Entertainment, featuring three exclusive version of Burn with the members’ handwritten signatures. For all purchase info, click here.
Check out the teasers…
Find out who are the most popular K-pop idols on social media, ranked.
- 9/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the Korean film Revolver, audiences meet Ha Soo-young, a former police officer who has just been released from prison. Played compellingly by actress Jeon Do-yeon, Soo-young finds that the large financial reward she was promised for taking the fall in a corruption case has vanished.
Left with nothing, she embarks on a determined quest to track down those who betrayed her and get what she’s owed. While the film has some shortcomings in developing secondary characters, Jeon’s gripping central performance holds the storyline together. Her portrayal of a woman with no options left but to pursue repayment through any means necessary makes for an engaging thriller.
Betrayal, Blackmail, and Broken Promises
The film provides insight into Soo-young’s situation through flashbacks showing her corrupt past as a police officer. It’s revealed she and others accepted bribes, though they were on the verge of arrest before Soo-young...
Left with nothing, she embarks on a determined quest to track down those who betrayed her and get what she’s owed. While the film has some shortcomings in developing secondary characters, Jeon’s gripping central performance holds the storyline together. Her portrayal of a woman with no options left but to pursue repayment through any means necessary makes for an engaging thriller.
Betrayal, Blackmail, and Broken Promises
The film provides insight into Soo-young’s situation through flashbacks showing her corrupt past as a police officer. It’s revealed she and others accepted bribes, though they were on the verge of arrest before Soo-young...
- 8/24/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
There are always those characters, like Revolver Ocelot, who give off a bad vibe from the moment they show up in certain video games. Whether it’s due to their shady actions, evil plans, or just their vibe, these NPCs often turn out to be much worse than they initially seem.
A lot of them start off as either allies or neutral characters, and then stab you in the back. Sometimes you just wish you had taken them out as soon as they appeared instead of letting them cause problems later on. There are specifically five notorious NPCs from popular games which, in hindsight, should have been dealt with at first sight.
Major spoilers ahead for Metal Gear Solid, Red Dead Redemption, Modern Warfare 2, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
5. Revolver Ocelot Ocelot has appeared in nearly all of the mainline games. Image via Konami
Revolver Ocelot first appeared in...
A lot of them start off as either allies or neutral characters, and then stab you in the back. Sometimes you just wish you had taken them out as soon as they appeared instead of letting them cause problems later on. There are specifically five notorious NPCs from popular games which, in hindsight, should have been dealt with at first sight.
Major spoilers ahead for Metal Gear Solid, Red Dead Redemption, Modern Warfare 2, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
5. Revolver Ocelot Ocelot has appeared in nearly all of the mainline games. Image via Konami
Revolver Ocelot first appeared in...
- 8/17/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
"Andy's like a mad dog drenched in perfume." Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for Revolver, a Korean revenge thriller from filmmaker Seung-uk Oh, also the director of the films Kilimanjaro and The Shameless previously. It's now set for a US release later this month if anyone's curious to see how this story plays out. Su-young, a police detective who went to prison for someone else, is surprised when a mysterious woman named Yoon-sun arrives to collect her on her day of release. She quickly discovers that the promised compensation for her time behind bars has since vanished, so Su-young embarks upon a mission to reclaim what rightfully belongs to her. Uncovering a far more dangerous, powerful force behind the scheme. This stars Jeon Do-yeon (from Emergency Declaration and Kill Boksoon) as Ha Soo-young, Ji Chang-wook as Andy, and Lim Ji-yeon as Jeong Yoon-sun. There's nothing like a...
- 8/15/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
For the second week in a row, the comedy Pilot topped South Korea’s box office charts. According to figures from Lotte Entertainment, Pilot earned $5.03 million from Friday to Sunday, capturing nearly half of the total box office revenue for the weekend. Since its release twelve days ago, the film has made $20.3 million and attracted over three million viewers.
Pilot’s success is notable in an otherwise slow summer season for Korean cinemas. Box office returns have been lower than usual despite warmer weather typically boosting theater attendance. However, Pilot has resonated with audiences through its lighthearted story about a fictional airline pilot’s amusing adventures and mishaps. Positive word-of-mouth reviews and fans of the lead actors have contributed to the film maintaining momentum.
The newest animated family film, Heartspring: Teenieping of Love, debuted in second place with $1.74 million for the weekend and $2.68 million over its first five days. Younger...
Pilot’s success is notable in an otherwise slow summer season for Korean cinemas. Box office returns have been lower than usual despite warmer weather typically boosting theater attendance. However, Pilot has resonated with audiences through its lighthearted story about a fictional airline pilot’s amusing adventures and mishaps. Positive word-of-mouth reviews and fans of the lead actors have contributed to the film maintaining momentum.
The newest animated family film, Heartspring: Teenieping of Love, debuted in second place with $1.74 million for the weekend and $2.68 million over its first five days. Younger...
- 8/12/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Lotte Entertainment comedy “Pilot” flew to a second weekend on top of the South Korean box office with $5.03 million haul and nearly half of the nationwide theatrical haul.
Data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic) showed the title with a 46% share of the market over the Friday-Sunday period. After 12 days on release, it has a cumulative total of $20.3 million, earned from just over three million admissions.
Korean produced kids animation film “Heartspring: Teenieping of Love” took second spot on its opening weekend, with $1.74 million. After a full five-day release session, it has a total of $2.68 million.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” earned $842,000 in third place, boosted by premium large format screenings. After three weekends on release in Korea, it has accumulated $14.2 million. That makes it the eighth ranked title this year in Korea and the fourth highest import.
“Despicable Me 4” dropped by $1 million week-on-week and...
Data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic) showed the title with a 46% share of the market over the Friday-Sunday period. After 12 days on release, it has a cumulative total of $20.3 million, earned from just over three million admissions.
Korean produced kids animation film “Heartspring: Teenieping of Love” took second spot on its opening weekend, with $1.74 million. After a full five-day release session, it has a total of $2.68 million.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” earned $842,000 in third place, boosted by premium large format screenings. After three weekends on release in Korea, it has accumulated $14.2 million. That makes it the eighth ranked title this year in Korea and the fourth highest import.
“Despicable Me 4” dropped by $1 million week-on-week and...
- 8/12/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Fledgling Saudi production company Alamiya Filmed Entertainment (Afe) has partnered with Dubai-based Front Row Productions to make female-led road trip comedy feature My Treat (Mahmool Makfool).
Directed by Egypt’s Karim Abu Zeid, filming is set to begin this September in Riyadh and Istanbul, and is billed as the first time a major Saudi feature has shot in Turkey. A theatrical release across the Middle East is being scheduled for 2025.
The story follows three superfans of Turkish soap operas who travel from Saudi to Istanbul in a bid to meet their favourite actor. But the trip takes an unexpected turn...
Directed by Egypt’s Karim Abu Zeid, filming is set to begin this September in Riyadh and Istanbul, and is billed as the first time a major Saudi feature has shot in Turkey. A theatrical release across the Middle East is being scheduled for 2025.
The story follows three superfans of Turkish soap operas who travel from Saudi to Istanbul in a bid to meet their favourite actor. But the trip takes an unexpected turn...
- 8/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
Pan-Asian studio Through the Lens Entertainment (Ttle) has teamed with Fangoria Studios to produce three films based on works by Japanese horror manga author Junji Ito.
It was revealed last year that Fangoria was developing a live-action feature based on Ito’s manga Bloodsucking Darkness. However, the US outfit now also plans to adapt Ito’s The Mystery Of The Haunted House Part 1 and Part 2 and has partnered with Singapore-based Ttle to help realise the projects.
Bloodsucking Darkness follows a girl with an eating disorder who vomits blood and is stalked by vampire bats, while The Mystery Of The Haunted...
It was revealed last year that Fangoria was developing a live-action feature based on Ito’s manga Bloodsucking Darkness. However, the US outfit now also plans to adapt Ito’s The Mystery Of The Haunted House Part 1 and Part 2 and has partnered with Singapore-based Ttle to help realise the projects.
Bloodsucking Darkness follows a girl with an eating disorder who vomits blood and is stalked by vampire bats, while The Mystery Of The Haunted...
- 7/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
South Korean revenge thriller Revolver has secured distribution deals worldwide through Plus M Entertainment ahead of its local release on August 7.
The crime drama, starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon and directed by Oh Seung-uk, has been acquired for North America (Well Go USA), Latin America (Impacto Cine), Middle East and North Africa (The Plot Pictures), Hong Kong and Macau (Neofilms), Poland (Media4Fun), Mongolia (The Filmbridge), Saarc (Premiere 9) and Cis (Provzglyad).
It was previously secured for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won...
The crime drama, starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon and directed by Oh Seung-uk, has been acquired for North America (Well Go USA), Latin America (Impacto Cine), Middle East and North Africa (The Plot Pictures), Hong Kong and Macau (Neofilms), Poland (Media4Fun), Mongolia (The Filmbridge), Saarc (Premiere 9) and Cis (Provzglyad).
It was previously secured for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won...
- 7/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
The late Mark Lanegan’s acclaimed 2004 album Bubblegum is receiving a deluxe 20th anniversary reissue, featuring loads of previously unreleased songs and demos, including a collaboration with Beck.
Titled Bubblegum Xx, the reissue arrives August 23rd, and marks the first posthumous release since Lanegan’s passing in February 2022.
The original Bubblegum album, which has been remastered for this reissue, features a who’s who of guest musicians, including Lanegan’s Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, and Troy Van Leeuwen, as well as The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli, and classic Guns N’ Roses members Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin, among others. Singer Pj Harvey also contributes vocals to two of the songs: “Hit the City” and “Come to Me.”
The collaboration with Beck, “Union Turnpike,” is a song that Lanegan had hoped to include on the original version of Bubblegum, but Beck was unable to contribute at the time,...
Titled Bubblegum Xx, the reissue arrives August 23rd, and marks the first posthumous release since Lanegan’s passing in February 2022.
The original Bubblegum album, which has been remastered for this reissue, features a who’s who of guest musicians, including Lanegan’s Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, and Troy Van Leeuwen, as well as The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli, and classic Guns N’ Roses members Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin, among others. Singer Pj Harvey also contributes vocals to two of the songs: “Hit the City” and “Come to Me.”
The collaboration with Beck, “Union Turnpike,” is a song that Lanegan had hoped to include on the original version of Bubblegum, but Beck was unable to contribute at the time,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Madonna and Lil Wayne made a song together in 2009, but you probably don’t remember it. There’s a reason why it’s not one of the “Like a Prayer” singer‘s biggest tunes. The producer of the track explained why working with the Queen of Pop was anxiety-inducing.
Madonna and Lil Wayne made a song together with bizarre lyrics
DJ Frank E is not your average DJ. He’s produced hit tunes like Enrique Iglesias’ “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You),” Flo Rida’s “Whistle,” and B.o.B.’s “Airplane.” He knows how to straddle the line between pop and hip-hop. With that in mind, it makes sense that he produced a collaboration between Madonna and Lil Wayne. The song in question is “Revolver,” a track where the Queen of Pop brags that her love is a revolver and her sex is a killer.
During a 2010 interview with Hip Hop Update,...
Madonna and Lil Wayne made a song together with bizarre lyrics
DJ Frank E is not your average DJ. He’s produced hit tunes like Enrique Iglesias’ “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You),” Flo Rida’s “Whistle,” and B.o.B.’s “Airplane.” He knows how to straddle the line between pop and hip-hop. With that in mind, it makes sense that he produced a collaboration between Madonna and Lil Wayne. The song in question is “Revolver,” a track where the Queen of Pop brags that her love is a revolver and her sex is a killer.
During a 2010 interview with Hip Hop Update,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Madonna and Andy Warhol both revolutionized American culture, so it makes sense that Warhol gave the “Like a Virgin” singer some incredible artwork. Madonna explained why she met Warhol. She was also close to other iconic artists from the same era.
Andy Warhol told a celebrity to stop being jealous of Madonna
During a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone, the Material Girl explained how she came to know Warhol. “At that time, I was hanging around with a lot of graffiti artists, Futura 2000, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat,” she recalled. “Jean-Michel introduced me to Andy Warhol.”
“I remember we were all at a Japanese restaurant on Second Avenue and Seventh Street, where Keith had done a bunch of drawings on the walls, and Jean-Michel was telling me how jealous he was of me being on the radio,” Madonna added. “Because he thought that I had a more accessible form of art...
Andy Warhol told a celebrity to stop being jealous of Madonna
During a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone, the Material Girl explained how she came to know Warhol. “At that time, I was hanging around with a lot of graffiti artists, Futura 2000, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat,” she recalled. “Jean-Michel introduced me to Andy Warhol.”
“I remember we were all at a Japanese restaurant on Second Avenue and Seventh Street, where Keith had done a bunch of drawings on the walls, and Jean-Michel was telling me how jealous he was of me being on the radio,” Madonna added. “Because he thought that I had a more accessible form of art...
- 6/24/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tejasswi Prakash, who has been away from television since her role in the supernatural series “Naagin,” has teamed up with Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal for an exciting new project. Their song, titled “Revolver,” was released on YouTube today, June 15th, much to the delight of fans eagerly anticipating this collaboration.
Tejasswi Prakash and Gippy Grewal’s ‘Revolver’ music video will be out soon; Fan says ‘unexpected collaboration’
In “Revolver,” Gippy Grewal takes on the role of the lead singer, delivering a powerful vocal performance that sets the energetic tone of the song. Tejasswi Prakash, the captivating female lead, complements the track with her vibrant presence and impressive Bhangra moves. The groovy beat is crafted by music producer Kulshan Sandhu, while the engaging lyrics are penned by Kabal Saroopwali.
The music video stands out for its stunning visual appeal. Gippy and Tejasswi don color-coordinated outfits, enhancing their on-screen presence. Their palpable...
Tejasswi Prakash and Gippy Grewal’s ‘Revolver’ music video will be out soon; Fan says ‘unexpected collaboration’
In “Revolver,” Gippy Grewal takes on the role of the lead singer, delivering a powerful vocal performance that sets the energetic tone of the song. Tejasswi Prakash, the captivating female lead, complements the track with her vibrant presence and impressive Bhangra moves. The groovy beat is crafted by music producer Kulshan Sandhu, while the engaging lyrics are penned by Kabal Saroopwali.
The music video stands out for its stunning visual appeal. Gippy and Tejasswi don color-coordinated outfits, enhancing their on-screen presence. Their palpable...
- 6/17/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal, known for his contributions to both the Punjabi music and film industries, has released the first look of his new EP titled “Badmashi.” Following the recent release of its first song “Goli,” the second song from the EP, “Revolver,” is set to be released soon on various platforms. The music video for “Revolver” has already been shot at different indoor and outdoor locations in Canada.
Tejasswi Prakash shared a few pictures on social media with Gippy Grewal, announcing the upcoming “Revolver” video. The photos show both Tejasswi and Gippy in matching orange outfits, creating excitement among fans who praised the unexpected collaboration and expressed their anticipation.
Gippy Grewal’s EP “Badmashi” includes six songs: “Revolver,” “Badmashi,” “Hick,” “Je Jatt Warag Gaya,” “Soo,” and “Goli.” These tracks will be released sequentially under Gippy’s home music label.
Gippy is also celebrating the success of his latest film,...
Tejasswi Prakash shared a few pictures on social media with Gippy Grewal, announcing the upcoming “Revolver” video. The photos show both Tejasswi and Gippy in matching orange outfits, creating excitement among fans who praised the unexpected collaboration and expressed their anticipation.
Gippy Grewal’s EP “Badmashi” includes six songs: “Revolver,” “Badmashi,” “Hick,” “Je Jatt Warag Gaya,” “Soo,” and “Goli.” These tracks will be released sequentially under Gippy’s home music label.
Gippy is also celebrating the success of his latest film,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Madonna‘s worst songs are, at least, bizarrely awful. They’re the sort of bad tunes that could only come from someone with the Material Girl’s ambition. One of them is possibly the only pop song to include the word “spanky.”
1. ‘Hanky Panky’
Writing a jazz tune called “Hanky Panky” is a horribly kitschy move. Madonna makes “Hanky Panky” even worse by rhyming “hanky panky” with “spanky.” Yes, this is a pop tune about erotic spanking. The fact that this hit No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is mind-boggling.
For her movie Dick Tracy, Madonna went retro and released an album of retro jazz tunes. Going retro would be another artist’s excuse to be innocent and sweet, but Madonna instead had to find a way to write a dirty song for a children’s movie. It’s no wonder this embarrassing novelty has been forgotten.
2. ‘American Life’
Madonna took...
1. ‘Hanky Panky’
Writing a jazz tune called “Hanky Panky” is a horribly kitschy move. Madonna makes “Hanky Panky” even worse by rhyming “hanky panky” with “spanky.” Yes, this is a pop tune about erotic spanking. The fact that this hit No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is mind-boggling.
For her movie Dick Tracy, Madonna went retro and released an album of retro jazz tunes. Going retro would be another artist’s excuse to be innocent and sweet, but Madonna instead had to find a way to write a dirty song for a children’s movie. It’s no wonder this embarrassing novelty has been forgotten.
2. ‘American Life’
Madonna took...
- 5/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their complete stories, giving an up-close look at life on music’s A list. This edition features drummer Steve Distanislao
By the summer of 2005, drummer Steve Distanislao felt like his career had reached a pinnacle. After years of struggling to earn a living as a musician,...
By the summer of 2005, drummer Steve Distanislao felt like his career had reached a pinnacle. After years of struggling to earn a living as a musician,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Over the past week or so, Apple Music has slowly unveiled the titles included in its list of the “100 best albums.” Today, the top 10 albums were revealed, with Miss Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill claiming the No. 1 spot. Rounding out the top five are Michael Jackson’s Thriller; The Beatles’ Abbey Road; Prince’s Purple Rain; and Frank Ocean’s Blonde.
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
The second episode of the new "Doctor Who" season (and the best episode of the two-part premiere) starts off with what is basically just one giant meta joke. The Doctor is pleasantly surprised when Ruby asks for him to take them to watch the Beatles as they record their first album. He tells her that most companions pick basic, predictable destinations like the Titanic or Mars, and then marvels, "Why haven't I ever done this before?"
The answer is surprisingly simple: The Titanic disaster is public domain, but the Beatles' music is not. "Doctor Who," a show that is famous for its shoestring budget and its wobbling sets, has likely never been able to afford the licensing fee required just to play one of the band's songs. Whereas most bands only charge in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for a TV show to use a song of theirs — which is already pushing...
The answer is surprisingly simple: The Titanic disaster is public domain, but the Beatles' music is not. "Doctor Who," a show that is famous for its shoestring budget and its wobbling sets, has likely never been able to afford the licensing fee required just to play one of the band's songs. Whereas most bands only charge in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for a TV show to use a song of theirs — which is already pushing...
- 5/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
New U.A.E.-based distribution and production studio The Plot Pictures is headed for the Cannes Marche du Film after snapping up Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (Menat) rights to a slew of indie titles across different genres.
They include “Locust,” a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, and Nick Hamm’s epic “William Tell.”
The Plot Pictures CEO Pratixa Shah and head of sales Ozge Conduroglu – who was previously with Starz Play Arabia – are assembling a slate spanning “different genres, regions, and languages,” as Shah put it in statement. “We are agnostic to language and country of origin,” she said, noting that “the hyper local is often what global audiences are looking for, even if it is not local to them.”
The studio, which officially launched in Dubai in March, are co-producers on “Locust.” The film is set in Taiwan where,...
They include “Locust,” a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, and Nick Hamm’s epic “William Tell.”
The Plot Pictures CEO Pratixa Shah and head of sales Ozge Conduroglu – who was previously with Starz Play Arabia – are assembling a slate spanning “different genres, regions, and languages,” as Shah put it in statement. “We are agnostic to language and country of origin,” she said, noting that “the hyper local is often what global audiences are looking for, even if it is not local to them.”
The studio, which officially launched in Dubai in March, are co-producers on “Locust.” The film is set in Taiwan where,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
South Korea’s Plus M Entertainment is set to launch sales on upcoming romantic drama Pavane: For A Dead Princess and action thriller Night Fever in Cannes.
Pavane: For A Dead Princess is directed by Lee Jong-pil, known for 2020 comedy drama Samjin Company English Class and 2015 period drama The Sound Of A Flower.
It will reunite Lee with Samjin actress Ko A-sung, who also played the lead in Because I Hate Korea, which opened last year’s Busan International Film Festival. Further cast includes Byun Yo-han of box office hit Hansan: Rising Dragon and Moon Sang-win of drama series Wedding Impossible.
Pavane: For A Dead Princess is directed by Lee Jong-pil, known for 2020 comedy drama Samjin Company English Class and 2015 period drama The Sound Of A Flower.
It will reunite Lee with Samjin actress Ko A-sung, who also played the lead in Because I Hate Korea, which opened last year’s Busan International Film Festival. Further cast includes Byun Yo-han of box office hit Hansan: Rising Dragon and Moon Sang-win of drama series Wedding Impossible.
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Guy Ritchie is one of the most recognizable British auteurs, thanks to his bold narratives that are a kind of Quentin Tarantino-esque stories framed by British humor and set in a British working-class and criminal milieu.
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
- 4/24/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Noah Weiland, the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, has unveiled a new song called “Time Will Tell” featuring his father’s previously unreleased vocals. The younger Weiland claims he decided to release the track after someone else threatened to release it in an extortion attempt.
In an Instagram post, Noah explained that he intended to hold onto the song until later in his singing career but was forced to release it after the apparent blackmail threat. He wrote:
“Can’t believe i’m saying this right now but basically i been getting blackmailed by a random number that somehow has a very old version of a song i have with my father. and because of that i am basically forced to release a song i had no intentions of releasing until way further into my career cause this coward rly thinks i’m about to send...
In an Instagram post, Noah explained that he intended to hold onto the song until later in his singing career but was forced to release it after the apparent blackmail threat. He wrote:
“Can’t believe i’m saying this right now but basically i been getting blackmailed by a random number that somehow has a very old version of a song i have with my father. and because of that i am basically forced to release a song i had no intentions of releasing until way further into my career cause this coward rly thinks i’m about to send...
- 4/23/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Beatles‘ Revolver is one of several great albums that came out in 1966 and changed the entire trajectory of rock music. Donovan, one of the rock stars who made 1966 a watershed year, discussed why so many musicians made history at the same time. At least one of his comments was questionable at best.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
During an interview about great songs, Bob Dylan discussed the effects that two Beatles songs had on him. He said one makes him feel like he’s levitating. The other gives him a clear picture in his mind’s eye. Interestingly, John Lennon wasn’t interested in co-writing one of those songs.
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
- 4/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
No Paul McCartney song was created in a vacuum. A 1960s classic rock star said Paul took ideas from him. The star’s producer told him not to let Paul hear one of his tracks. The tune in question became a massive hit in the United States and the United Kingdom, and it is recognizable to this day.
Paul McCartney and another rock star inspired each other’s songs
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Donovan discussed the place he was in life when he wrote his most famous hit, the psychedelic classic “Sunshine Superman.” “At the time, I was great pals with The Beatles,” he said. “We were all experimenting, nicking sounds from each other.
“I was getting into baroque music and told my producer, Mickie Most, I wanted harpsichord on the track,” Donovan recalled. “‘You need an arranger,’ he said, introducing me to John Cameron who understood immediately.
Paul McCartney and another rock star inspired each other’s songs
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Donovan discussed the place he was in life when he wrote his most famous hit, the psychedelic classic “Sunshine Superman.” “At the time, I was great pals with The Beatles,” he said. “We were all experimenting, nicking sounds from each other.
“I was getting into baroque music and told my producer, Mickie Most, I wanted harpsichord on the track,” Donovan recalled. “‘You need an arranger,’ he said, introducing me to John Cameron who understood immediately.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When a friend calls, Dave Grohl answers. And when that particular friend is Josh Homme, calling to ask him to make an appearance at the Josh Homme & Friends benefit concert, the Foo Fighters frontman jumped straight into rehearsal mode. Grohl’s process started with pulling up the lyrics to Doja Cat’s rebellious single “Paint the Town Red” and concluded with him penning a completely new song specifically for Homme.
“I spent a couple of days trying to figure out like, ‘What the fuck am I gonna play?’” Grohl told...
“I spent a couple of days trying to figure out like, ‘What the fuck am I gonna play?’” Grohl told...
- 3/21/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
The Beatles‘ “I Am the Walrus” might seem like a psychedelic novelty today, but John Lennon adored it. He said it would appeal to fans of the Electric Light Orchestra. Interestingly, Elo has some deep connections to the Fab Four — particularly George Harrison during his solo era.
John Lennon explained why The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ was a personal favorite
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features the text of a radio interview from 1974. “And now we’re gonna play a track from Magical Mystery Tour, which is one of my favorite albums because it was so weird, and it’s ‘I Am the Walrus,'” he said. While Magical Mystery Tour is a classic, it’s generally not as acclaimed as other Beatles records such as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Revolver, or The White Album. It’s interesting that John valued Magical Mystery Tour so highly.
John Lennon explained why The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ was a personal favorite
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features the text of a radio interview from 1974. “And now we’re gonna play a track from Magical Mystery Tour, which is one of my favorite albums because it was so weird, and it’s ‘I Am the Walrus,'” he said. While Magical Mystery Tour is a classic, it’s generally not as acclaimed as other Beatles records such as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Revolver, or The White Album. It’s interesting that John valued Magical Mystery Tour so highly.
- 3/20/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While forgettable to anyone not tasked with remembering it, Guy Ritchie’s 2019 feature film “The Gentlemen” does embody the two distinct halves shaping the writer-director’s career to date. At the height of its binary world are the aristocrats: affluent Englishmen whose titles and estates grant them access to a refined class of lords and ladies. On the other end are the criminals: conniving Brits who do the dirty work necessary just to get by. What brings them together is Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), an American living in London who builds a massive marijuana business by hiding his farms under the sweeping landscapes of the rich and fortified. The aristocrats get a hefty kickback to support their lavish lifestyle, and the criminals get the relative safety only wealth can offer. Two classes colliding — which happens once someone inevitably screws up — is what gives “The Gentlemen” its juice. Or it’s supposed to,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Pop music phenoms come and go, fall in and out of favor and sometimes fade into total obscurity. Very few remain relevant a decade removed from their initial success, and you can count on maybe two hands the number of artists who can knock out a new song or reissue and top the Billboard charts 50-plus years after their debut.
And then there's The Beatles.
From the moment they scored their first number one hit in the U.K. with 1963's "From Me to You," The Beatles drew on their multitude of musical influences — blues, country, rockabilly, and the sui generis soul sounds pulsating out of Motown — to create perfectly constructed, infectiously catchy singles that earwormed their way into the fabric of your being. Within three years of breaking big in the U.S., they released the pioneering folk-rock LP "Rubber Soul," flirted with psychedelia and raga on the expansive "Revolver,...
And then there's The Beatles.
From the moment they scored their first number one hit in the U.K. with 1963's "From Me to You," The Beatles drew on their multitude of musical influences — blues, country, rockabilly, and the sui generis soul sounds pulsating out of Motown — to create perfectly constructed, infectiously catchy singles that earwormed their way into the fabric of your being. Within three years of breaking big in the U.S., they released the pioneering folk-rock LP "Rubber Soul," flirted with psychedelia and raga on the expansive "Revolver,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
South Korean sales outfit K-Movie Entertainment has boarded upcoming Thai action horror Operation Undead and is introducing the title to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin.
The film, now in production, is set in 1941 and centres on a unit of Thai soldiers who are pitted against invading Japanese forces with a terrifying biological weapon, which has plans of its own. A first look at the film can be seen above.
The leader of the unit is played by Awat Ratanapintha, the star of gritty romantic drama Doi Boy, which premiered at Busan in October and was acquired by Netflix.
The film, now in production, is set in 1941 and centres on a unit of Thai soldiers who are pitted against invading Japanese forces with a terrifying biological weapon, which has plans of its own. A first look at the film can be seen above.
The leader of the unit is played by Awat Ratanapintha, the star of gritty romantic drama Doi Boy, which premiered at Busan in October and was acquired by Netflix.
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
South Korean revenge thriller Revolver, starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon and directed by Oh Seung-uk, has been sold to key territories in Europe and Asia by Plus M Entertainment.
The upcoming feature has been acquired for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won best actress at Cannes in 2007 for her performance in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, with director Oh, having previously starred in the filmmaker’s The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015.
In Revolver, Jeon stars...
The upcoming feature has been acquired for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won best actress at Cannes in 2007 for her performance in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, with director Oh, having previously starred in the filmmaker’s The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015.
In Revolver, Jeon stars...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
South Korean action film The Roundup: Punishment has been sold to a string of key territories including the US by sales agent K-Movie Entertainment, ahead of its world premiere at the Berlinale.
Deals have been closed for North America and Germany (Capelight Pictures), the UK, Australia and New Zealand (Signal Pictures), Italy (Tucker Film), Japan (Happinet Phantom Studios), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Southeast Asia (Clover Films), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Lotte Vietnam), India (Indo Overseas Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis and Baltics (Mauris Film) and inflight (Kairos Distribution).
It marks the fourth in the blockbuster franchise starring Don Lee (aka...
Deals have been closed for North America and Germany (Capelight Pictures), the UK, Australia and New Zealand (Signal Pictures), Italy (Tucker Film), Japan (Happinet Phantom Studios), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Southeast Asia (Clover Films), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Lotte Vietnam), India (Indo Overseas Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis and Baltics (Mauris Film) and inflight (Kairos Distribution).
It marks the fourth in the blockbuster franchise starring Don Lee (aka...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
After watching Guy Ritchie’s 2005 film Revolver, starring Jason Statham, many viewers might be looking for some further explanation of its plot and the true meaning behind it.
The story focuses on Jake Green (played by Jason Statham) following a seven-year stint in prison. Not long after being released, he finds himself in hot waters with local crime boss Dorothy Macha, quickly being forced on the run and needing the protection of two mystery benefactors.
However, for those who have seen the story, that description only scratches the surface of everything the movie tries so desperately to do.
Read full article on The Direct.
The story focuses on Jake Green (played by Jason Statham) following a seven-year stint in prison. Not long after being released, he finds himself in hot waters with local crime boss Dorothy Macha, quickly being forced on the run and needing the protection of two mystery benefactors.
However, for those who have seen the story, that description only scratches the surface of everything the movie tries so desperately to do.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/9/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Paul McCartney and John Lennon put so much extra work into their music sometimes that it’s remarkable. For example, they once turned the handwritten lyrics of a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul into a work of art. The piece soon fell into the possession of a famous musician.
Paul McCartney got high and made colorful art inspired by The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
On the surface, The Beatles’ “The Word” isn’t much of a psychedelic song. It has more in common with the Motown music of the 1960s than Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Despite this, “The Word” has hippie vibes. It proclaims the importance of love, which The Beatles would later do in their most popular psychedelic song, “All You Need Is Love.” “The Word” also paved the way for John’s high-minded solo songs like “Imagine” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).”
In the...
Paul McCartney got high and made colorful art inspired by The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
On the surface, The Beatles’ “The Word” isn’t much of a psychedelic song. It has more in common with the Motown music of the 1960s than Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Despite this, “The Word” has hippie vibes. It proclaims the importance of love, which The Beatles would later do in their most popular psychedelic song, “All You Need Is Love.” “The Word” also paved the way for John’s high-minded solo songs like “Imagine” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).”
In the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney isn’t always the most confident man. He once freaked out that The Beatles’ Revolver was entirely out of tune. He explained how the other Beatles reacted to his feelings. John Lennon had something interesting to say about Revolver in retrospect.
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
- 1/28/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 66th edition of the Blue Ribbon Awards, presented by the Association of Tokyo Film Journalists, has announced its winners on January 24, 2024. The nominees are selected from movies released in 2023. The trifecta wins for “Godzilla Minus One” come as no surprise, sweeping the Best Film, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories. Yuya Ishii picks up the Best Director award for both his movies “The Moon” and “Masked Hearts”.
Best Film
Masked Hearts
Ichiko
Egoist
Monster
The Dry Spell
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
(Ab)normal Desire
The Moon
One Last Bloom
Perfect Days
Bad Lands
September 1923
Do Unto Others
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Best Director
Yuya Ishii – The Moon, Masked Hearts
Hirokazu Koreeda – Monster
Daishi Matsunaga – Egoist
Takashi Yamazaki – Godzilla Minus One
Yoji Yamada – Mom, Is That You?!
Best Actor
Goro Inagaki – (Ab)normal Desire
Ryunosuke Kamiki – Godzilla Minus One, We're Broke, My Lord!
Best Film
Masked Hearts
Ichiko
Egoist
Monster
The Dry Spell
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
(Ab)normal Desire
The Moon
One Last Bloom
Perfect Days
Bad Lands
September 1923
Do Unto Others
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Best Director
Yuya Ishii – The Moon, Masked Hearts
Hirokazu Koreeda – Monster
Daishi Matsunaga – Egoist
Takashi Yamazaki – Godzilla Minus One
Yoji Yamada – Mom, Is That You?!
Best Actor
Goro Inagaki – (Ab)normal Desire
Ryunosuke Kamiki – Godzilla Minus One, We're Broke, My Lord!
- 1/25/2024
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Music publishing company Primary Wave has acquired a partnership in Scott Weiland’s catalog, including the late singer’s work in Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and his solo material.
The deal is being termed a partnership with Weiland’s estate, as opposed to a full acquisition. According to a press release, “Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant partner with Weiland’s estate on the iconic singer and songwriter’s legendary catalog.”
Brian Harris Frank of Shelter Music Group and Dana Dufine of Dbd Squared Entertainment, who jointly manage Weiland’s estate, stated: “We believe that Primary Wave are the perfect partners to secure Scott’s legacy as one of the great frontmen in rock history. We look forward to working with Larry, Natalia, Adam, and their teams and believe that their ability to connect artists with culture will ensure that Scott’s impact will be felt for generations.
The deal is being termed a partnership with Weiland’s estate, as opposed to a full acquisition. According to a press release, “Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant partner with Weiland’s estate on the iconic singer and songwriter’s legendary catalog.”
Brian Harris Frank of Shelter Music Group and Dana Dufine of Dbd Squared Entertainment, who jointly manage Weiland’s estate, stated: “We believe that Primary Wave are the perfect partners to secure Scott’s legacy as one of the great frontmen in rock history. We look forward to working with Larry, Natalia, Adam, and their teams and believe that their ability to connect artists with culture will ensure that Scott’s impact will be felt for generations.
- 1/24/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
At best, Guy Ritchie's reputation errors on the side of eclectic. The British-born director has embraced a multitude of genres, breathing new life into crime thrillers in the early days of his career before banking a hard left to experiment with historical fiction, romance, and war. The films got bigger, and slicker, as Ritchie progressed as a filmmaker. He's worked hard to launch franchises, to build heightened worlds that run on intrigue and irreverence above all. And though not every project has worked out in Ritchie's favor, his sure-footed style has always been a heady joy to watch.
Sure, Ritchie's over-the-top style is at times easy to poke fun at. He's more or less made the same movie over and over, regardless of genre. "Sherlock Holmes" is not unlike "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," nor is "Snatch" all that far off from "RockNRolla." But there's something...
Sure, Ritchie's over-the-top style is at times easy to poke fun at. He's more or less made the same movie over and over, regardless of genre. "Sherlock Holmes" is not unlike "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," nor is "Snatch" all that far off from "RockNRolla." But there's something...
- 1/21/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Paris-based The Party Film Sales has boarded renowned Icelandic auteur Rúnar Rúnarsson’s fourth pic, “When the Light Breaks,” which is selected for Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market’s works in progress session.
Rúnarsson serves as producer together with Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films, in co-production with local banner Halibut, Holland’s Revolver, France’s Eaux Vives/Jour2Fête and Croatia’s MP Film.
Lauded for his coming-of age tales set against Iceland’s majestic scenery, Rúnarsson saw his international breakthrough in 2008 with his Oscar-nominated short “Two Birds.” Since then, he has delivered equally poetic fare in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2011 entry “Volcano,” San Sebastian 2015 winner “Sparrows “ and 2019 Valladolid and Lübeck fest winner “Echo.”
As in his earlier works, Rúnarsson was inspired by a personal event for “When the Light Breaks”. “Ever since experiencing the loss of a friend as a young man, I wanted to deal with the...
Rúnarsson serves as producer together with Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films, in co-production with local banner Halibut, Holland’s Revolver, France’s Eaux Vives/Jour2Fête and Croatia’s MP Film.
Lauded for his coming-of age tales set against Iceland’s majestic scenery, Rúnarsson saw his international breakthrough in 2008 with his Oscar-nominated short “Two Birds.” Since then, he has delivered equally poetic fare in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2011 entry “Volcano,” San Sebastian 2015 winner “Sparrows “ and 2019 Valladolid and Lübeck fest winner “Echo.”
As in his earlier works, Rúnarsson was inspired by a personal event for “When the Light Breaks”. “Ever since experiencing the loss of a friend as a young man, I wanted to deal with the...
- 1/16/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
The Beatles‘ love songs are untouchable. While talking with a 1990s rock star, Ringo Starr revealed the album where The Beatles started writing songs about love that were more cosmic. The album in question was a huge upgrade from the boy band that gave us “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me.”
Ringo Starr discussed The Beatles’ love songs with Dave Grohl from Nirvana
In a 2019 Rolling Stone article, Ringo and Dave Grohl interviewed each other. Grohl made an observation about The Beatles. “Love has always been a theme with The Beatles,” he said. “At the beginning.”
Ringo concurred, noting that The Beatles initially wrote love songs directed at girls, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
Grohl asked Ringo when the love in The Beatles’ music became more spiritual and universal. “Probably ’round about ’67, going into the Revolver album,” Ringo replied. “I mean, you know, we were growing up,...
Ringo Starr discussed The Beatles’ love songs with Dave Grohl from Nirvana
In a 2019 Rolling Stone article, Ringo and Dave Grohl interviewed each other. Grohl made an observation about The Beatles. “Love has always been a theme with The Beatles,” he said. “At the beginning.”
Ringo concurred, noting that The Beatles initially wrote love songs directed at girls, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
Grohl asked Ringo when the love in The Beatles’ music became more spiritual and universal. “Probably ’round about ’67, going into the Revolver album,” Ringo replied. “I mean, you know, we were growing up,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
reVolver Podcasts, a trailblazer in multicultural podcasting, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Roku, bringing the best multicultural podcasts to the Roku platform. This strategic partnership is set to redefine the podcasting landscape and enhance the accessibility of diverse audio content.
In a move that marks a new era in podcasting, reVolver Podcasts is proud to introduce Podcast Fast (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels, developed in collaboration with Adori, a pioneering force in content distribution and monetization. This transformative initiative is poised to debut with an exhilarating launch on Roku, solidifying reVolver Podcasts' commitment to expanding the reach and impact of multicultural content.
The introduction of Podcast Fast channels is a game-changer for the podcasting industry. This collaboration provides podcasters with an exceptional platform to broaden their audience and elevate the podcast listening experience. This initiative not only empowers talented content creators but also redefines the podcasting landscape as a whole,...
In a move that marks a new era in podcasting, reVolver Podcasts is proud to introduce Podcast Fast (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels, developed in collaboration with Adori, a pioneering force in content distribution and monetization. This transformative initiative is poised to debut with an exhilarating launch on Roku, solidifying reVolver Podcasts' commitment to expanding the reach and impact of multicultural content.
The introduction of Podcast Fast channels is a game-changer for the podcasting industry. This collaboration provides podcasters with an exceptional platform to broaden their audience and elevate the podcast listening experience. This initiative not only empowers talented content creators but also redefines the podcasting landscape as a whole,...
- 12/6/2023
- Podnews.net
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ 1962-1966 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’) collections are today released in 2023 Edition packages by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Since their first incarnations appeared 50 years ago, these albums have introduced successive generations to The Beatles’ music. Now, both collections’ tracklists have been expanded, with all the songs mixed in true stereo and Dolby Atmos. New 4Cd and 180-gram 6Lp vinyl collections pair ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ in slipcased sets. The UK single version of “Love Me Do” now kicks off 1962-1966 (2023 Edition), and the smash hit single “Now And Then” is featured on 1967-1970 (2023 Edition) to complete the career-spanning collections.
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
- 11/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The Beatles’ 1962-1966 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’) collections are today released in 2023 Edition packages by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Since their first incarnations appeared 50 years ago, these albums have introduced successive generations to The Beatles’ music. Now, both collections’ tracklists have been expanded, with all the songs mixed in true stereo and Dolby Atmos. New 4Cd and 180-gram 6Lp vinyl collections pair ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ in slipcased sets. The UK single version of “Love Me Do” now kicks off 1962-1966 (2023 Edition), and the smash hit single “Now And Then” is featured on 1967-1970 (2023 Edition) to complete the career-spanning collections.
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
- 11/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
The Beatles‘ “Now and Then” was produced by the son of the Fab Four’s original producer. He felt the tune was reminiscent of a track from The Beatles’ Abbey Road. He also said “Now and Then” sounded “too schmaltzy” at one point.
How The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ references their previous work
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, The Beatles’ regular producer. Making a name for his own, Giles has produced a number of classic rock projects, including remasterings of The Beatles’ Revolver and The White Album, as well as The Beatles’ new single “Now and Then.”
During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles said “Now and Then” recalled an oft-forgotten ballad from Abbey Road. “Then you get to the [slide guitar] solo section, and I switched to using the full string section for that bit, because it sounds to me a bit like ‘Golden Slumbers,'” he said. “You know,...
How The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ references their previous work
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, The Beatles’ regular producer. Making a name for his own, Giles has produced a number of classic rock projects, including remasterings of The Beatles’ Revolver and The White Album, as well as The Beatles’ new single “Now and Then.”
During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles said “Now and Then” recalled an oft-forgotten ballad from Abbey Road. “Then you get to the [slide guitar] solo section, and I switched to using the full string section for that bit, because it sounds to me a bit like ‘Golden Slumbers,'” he said. “You know,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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