On Sunday, Sister Wives returned with the debut episode of Season 19. Undeniably, the story picks up with the three former wives, Janelle, Christine, and Meri Brown solidifying their exit from the plural marriage. Why is Meri being commended for winning fans in the new episodes of Season 19?
Meri Brown Has Rubbed People Wrong
Together Meri and Kody Brown started the Brown family with their marriage in 1990. In the past, Meri Brown has been loyal to a fault to Kody Brown. Except for the speculation of her having feelings for the person who was catfishing her during a drought in their relationship, Meri has shown her undying support for Kody. But Meri reached her limit in Sister Wives Season 18 when something Kody said finally clicked that there was no future. After years of not getting attention from her husband, Meri followed Christine Brown Woolley and Janelle Brown‘s lead by exiting the plural family.
Meri Brown Has Rubbed People Wrong
Together Meri and Kody Brown started the Brown family with their marriage in 1990. In the past, Meri Brown has been loyal to a fault to Kody Brown. Except for the speculation of her having feelings for the person who was catfishing her during a drought in their relationship, Meri has shown her undying support for Kody. But Meri reached her limit in Sister Wives Season 18 when something Kody said finally clicked that there was no future. After years of not getting attention from her husband, Meri followed Christine Brown Woolley and Janelle Brown‘s lead by exiting the plural family.
- 9/19/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
David Handelman, a print journalist turned TV writer who worked on the Aaron Sorkin series Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The Newsroom, has died. He was 63.
Handelman died Aug. 15 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York from complications of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer, producer David Van Taylor told The Hollywood Reporter.
Handelman also wrote for the 2006 CBS series Love Monkey; for season six (2008-09) of The CW’s One Tree Hill; for season two (2013-14) of ABC’s Nashville; and for season three (2015) of DirecTV’s Rogue.
Most recently, he was a staff producer and writer for almost a decade on CNN’s Smerconish, which paid tribute to him on the air in the days after his death.
Before television, Handelman was a staff writer at Rolling Stone, covering everyone from Beastie Boys and Talking Heads to Sam Kinison, folk...
Handelman died Aug. 15 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York from complications of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer, producer David Van Taylor told The Hollywood Reporter.
Handelman also wrote for the 2006 CBS series Love Monkey; for season six (2008-09) of The CW’s One Tree Hill; for season two (2013-14) of ABC’s Nashville; and for season three (2015) of DirecTV’s Rogue.
Most recently, he was a staff producer and writer for almost a decade on CNN’s Smerconish, which paid tribute to him on the air in the days after his death.
Before television, Handelman was a staff writer at Rolling Stone, covering everyone from Beastie Boys and Talking Heads to Sam Kinison, folk...
- 9/17/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Well, it’s only taken thirty-six years, but we’re finally, Finally getting a sequel to Beetlejuice, with Tim Burton and Michael Keaton returning for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (read our review here). With the sequel bound to introduce a new generation to the Tim Burton classic, now’s the perfect time to look back at the movie and figure out why it stands the test of time. So, here are 10 Reasons Why Beetlejuice Is Still The Ghost With the Most!
10. A Timeless Tale:
There’s a reason why Beetlejuice still resonates all these decades following its initial release. From the time we mere mortals realize that our time on earth is limited, we become preoccupied with the afterlife. Beetlejuice tackles the theme with unusual aplomb, imagining the afterlife as just another stop in our soul’s journey to its final resting place, with our heroes, Alec Baldwin’s Adam and Geena Davis’s Barbara,...
10. A Timeless Tale:
There’s a reason why Beetlejuice still resonates all these decades following its initial release. From the time we mere mortals realize that our time on earth is limited, we become preoccupied with the afterlife. Beetlejuice tackles the theme with unusual aplomb, imagining the afterlife as just another stop in our soul’s journey to its final resting place, with our heroes, Alec Baldwin’s Adam and Geena Davis’s Barbara,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
On Tuesday 3 September 2024, BBC Four broadcasts Patricia Routledge Remembers!
Talking Heads Season 1: Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Patricia Routledge Remembers,” titled “Talking Heads,” promises to be a delightful exploration of one of the most celebrated series in British television history. Airing on BBC Four, this episode focuses on Alan Bennett’s unique tele-plays, which were crafted for a select group of talented actors, with Patricia Routledge being one of the standout stars.
In “Talking Heads,” Patricia reflects on her experiences with the scripts that highlighted her exceptional comic talents. The episode features her memories of three distinct characters: from the sharp wit of A Woman of No Importance to the poignant storytelling in A Lady of Letters, and the quirky charm of Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet. Each character offers a glimpse into the versatility and depth that Patricia brought to her performances.
As she shares her journey,...
Talking Heads Season 1: Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Patricia Routledge Remembers,” titled “Talking Heads,” promises to be a delightful exploration of one of the most celebrated series in British television history. Airing on BBC Four, this episode focuses on Alan Bennett’s unique tele-plays, which were crafted for a select group of talented actors, with Patricia Routledge being one of the standout stars.
In “Talking Heads,” Patricia reflects on her experiences with the scripts that highlighted her exceptional comic talents. The episode features her memories of three distinct characters: from the sharp wit of A Woman of No Importance to the poignant storytelling in A Lady of Letters, and the quirky charm of Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet. Each character offers a glimpse into the versatility and depth that Patricia brought to her performances.
As she shares her journey,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Olly Green
- TV Regular
“Patricia Routledge Remembers” is set to premiere its first season with a special episode titled “Talking Heads.” This exciting show will air at 11:45 Pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, on BBC Four. The episode dives into the world of Alan Bennett’s beloved series of tele-plays, showcasing the incredible talent of Patricia Routledge.
In “Talking Heads,” Patricia shares her experiences of receiving scripts that perfectly matched her comic style. She reflects on her roles in three memorable stories: “A Woman of No Importance,” “A Lady of Letters,” and “Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet.” Each character presents its own unique challenges, and Patricia offers insights into the creative process of bringing these figures to life on screen.
Fans of Patricia Routledge can look forward to a heartfelt and humorous journey as she recounts her memories of working with Alan Bennett. This episode promises to be a delightful blend of nostalgia and wit,...
In “Talking Heads,” Patricia shares her experiences of receiving scripts that perfectly matched her comic style. She reflects on her roles in three memorable stories: “A Woman of No Importance,” “A Lady of Letters,” and “Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet.” Each character presents its own unique challenges, and Patricia offers insights into the creative process of bringing these figures to life on screen.
Fans of Patricia Routledge can look forward to a heartfelt and humorous journey as she recounts her memories of working with Alan Bennett. This episode promises to be a delightful blend of nostalgia and wit,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Ashley Wood
- TV Everyday
Modest Mouse will hit the road this fall for a tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough 2004 album Good News For People Who Love Bad News. Featuring their hit “Float On,” the album elevated the band from the indie underground to the rock mainstream and remains their most commercially successful work. The tour will kick off in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 28th and wind up with a series of Brooklyn shows in late November. Earlier this year, Legacy Recordings released an expanded edition, Good News For People Who Love Bad News,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
David Handelman, a prolific writer whose body of work spanned journalism, fiction, and television, died Thursday at the age of 63.
Sheila Rogers, a friend of Handelman, confirmed the writer’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause was Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare form of blood cancer.
Handelman joined Rolling Stone in the 1980s and often captured artists and Hollywood figures as they ascended to household names, including memorable profiles on Beastie Boys, the Coen Brothers, and Jane’s Addiction. He also wrote the publication’s first cover story on Talking Heads,...
Sheila Rogers, a friend of Handelman, confirmed the writer’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause was Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare form of blood cancer.
Handelman joined Rolling Stone in the 1980s and often captured artists and Hollywood figures as they ascended to household names, including memorable profiles on Beastie Boys, the Coen Brothers, and Jane’s Addiction. He also wrote the publication’s first cover story on Talking Heads,...
- 8/17/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
The Boys and its incredible take on the satirical superhero genre have kept fans on the edge of their seats. The series, created under the cinematic vision of Eric Kripke, wrapped up its fourth season and is all set to conclude with the fifth one. But apart from the show’s star-studded cast and an interesting narrative, it also features some of the funkiest and most iconic beats in the music business.
Antony Starr as Homelander in Season 4 of The Boys || Amazon Prime
From the catchy tune of the 90s to a song from The Book of Mormon, the series has it all. So, if you’re up for some classic yet distinctive beats, then this soundtrack guide is for you.
The Boys Season 4 Soundtrack Guide: From Episode 1 to 4 Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Karl Urban in The Boys Season 4 || Amazon Prime
The fourth season of The Boys premiered on June...
Antony Starr as Homelander in Season 4 of The Boys || Amazon Prime
From the catchy tune of the 90s to a song from The Book of Mormon, the series has it all. So, if you’re up for some classic yet distinctive beats, then this soundtrack guide is for you.
The Boys Season 4 Soundtrack Guide: From Episode 1 to 4 Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Karl Urban in The Boys Season 4 || Amazon Prime
The fourth season of The Boys premiered on June...
- 7/19/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
The core four members of Talking Heads — vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth and keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison — split rather acrimoniously in 1991 and have rarely shared stages in the years since. But in celebration of A24’s 40th anniversary reissue of their galvanizing 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense,” the erstwile bandmates have spoken more kindly of each other and reunited for a series of interviews, and on Thursday night the four sat down for a Q&a with Questlove at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre that followed a screening of the film.
While the Q&a was primarily a lovefest between the quartet, who shared frequently told anecdotes about the film’s complex production, shooting schedule and Byrne’s big suit that were common knowledge to most superfans who attended the sold-out event. Yet one moment while discussing the film’s narrative rattled the crowd.
While the Q&a was primarily a lovefest between the quartet, who shared frequently told anecdotes about the film’s complex production, shooting schedule and Byrne’s big suit that were common knowledge to most superfans who attended the sold-out event. Yet one moment while discussing the film’s narrative rattled the crowd.
- 6/14/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
On the Thursday June 13 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, actress Ayo Edebiri will be a guest. Edebiri is known for her roles in the comedy-drama series The Bear, for which she won a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy, as well as her voice acting in […]
The Tonight Show: Ayo Edebiri, Talking Heads, The Linda Lindas...
The Tonight Show: Ayo Edebiri, Talking Heads, The Linda Lindas...
- 6/12/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Two for One returns to TCM with a brand new episode on Saturday June 8, featuring David Byrne presenting two films: A Matter of Life and Death (1946) and Wings of Desire (1987). In this episode, David Byrne, the iconic musician and creative force behind Talking Heads, steps into the spotlight as a film curator. […]
Two for One: David Byrne – A Matter of Life and Death (1946) & Wings of Desire (1987)...
Two for One: David Byrne – A Matter of Life and Death (1946) & Wings of Desire (1987)...
- 6/7/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
The Thin Blue Line actor David Haig is adapting his World War II thriller play Pressure into a film. Here are the details.
While David Haig is perhaps best known for his role as Inspector Grimm in Ben Elton’s The Thin Blue Line, he also an acclaimed dramatic actor, delivering the astonishingly dark Playing Sandwiches monologue in Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads series.
Haig is also a prolific playwright, however. He penned the 2004 play My Boy Jack, about Rudyard Kipling’s son fighting in the first World War. He adapted into a television film in 2007, in which he also starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall.
Pressure premiered in 2018. Haig wrote and also starred in the production, which chronicled the story of the decision makers behind the D-Day landings, the tiny window of opportunity they were afforded in choosing between June 5th or June 6th 1944 and the pressure cooker environment in which they worked,...
While David Haig is perhaps best known for his role as Inspector Grimm in Ben Elton’s The Thin Blue Line, he also an acclaimed dramatic actor, delivering the astonishingly dark Playing Sandwiches monologue in Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads series.
Haig is also a prolific playwright, however. He penned the 2004 play My Boy Jack, about Rudyard Kipling’s son fighting in the first World War. He adapted into a television film in 2007, in which he also starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall.
Pressure premiered in 2018. Haig wrote and also starred in the production, which chronicled the story of the decision makers behind the D-Day landings, the tiny window of opportunity they were afforded in choosing between June 5th or June 6th 1944 and the pressure cooker environment in which they worked,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Independence Day is here, and Deep Tracks is focusing on the most essential fourth releases from American classic rock artists! We’re counting down your favorites, as voted by you.
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Listen on the App
Stream the “Fourths for the Fourth” countdown in the SiriusXM app now, and catch it on-air when it premieres on Deep Tracks (Ch. 308) on July 4 at 4pm Et.
Directions: Vote once for up to 15 of your favorite albums in the poll below before 11:59pm Et on June 16, 2024.
Can’t see the poll? Click here to vote.
Fourth releases from American classic rock artists
These are the possible album choices for this year’s “Fourths for the Fourth” countdown:
Allman Brothers Band – Brothers And Sisters
Aerosmith – Rocks
Al Kooper – New York City (You’re A Woman)
Alice Cooper – Killer
Beach Boys – Little Deuce Coupe
Big Star – In Space...
Deep TracksFourths for the FourthListen on the App
Listen on the App
Stream the “Fourths for the Fourth” countdown in the SiriusXM app now, and catch it on-air when it premieres on Deep Tracks (Ch. 308) on July 4 at 4pm Et.
Directions: Vote once for up to 15 of your favorite albums in the poll below before 11:59pm Et on June 16, 2024.
Can’t see the poll? Click here to vote.
Fourth releases from American classic rock artists
These are the possible album choices for this year’s “Fourths for the Fourth” countdown:
Allman Brothers Band – Brothers And Sisters
Aerosmith – Rocks
Al Kooper – New York City (You’re A Woman)
Alice Cooper – Killer
Beach Boys – Little Deuce Coupe
Big Star – In Space...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jackie Kolgraf
- SiriusXM
Ten years after the release of his Def Jam debut, the Hell Can Wait EP, Vince Staples occupies an ambiguous middle-ground, stuck between platinum-certified arena status and the ephemeral virality that defines too much of the mainstream rap industry. It’s a space that he shares with a handful of others – Maxo, Rapsody, Navy Blue, his onetime Odd Future colleague Earl Sweatshirt – and which allows him to craft densely thematic musical suites on a major-label platform without the pressure of landing a radio hit. He’s made good use of...
- 5/24/2024
- by Mosi Reeves
- 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
From an early age, we’re trained from media osmosis to expect, and to celebrate, performers who lord their power, their status, and their entitlement over us. We celebrate, with a certain degree of self-loathing, these peoples’ transformations from regular Joes to the icons we’re raised by television, magazines, and movies to want to be.
Talking Heads, the quartet consisting of David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, have a more centered, settled sensibility, one that somehow still doesn’t compromise the energy we expect and want from a good rip-roaring concert. In Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense, the group put on a show that revels in a smaller, more personal, self-actualization: It’s about rock stars learning to dominate themselves as opposed to others, to fit into a wider-reaching society that they accept as baffling, uncomfortable, and joyous.
Stop Making Sense doesn’t feel self-conscious and “good for you,...
Talking Heads, the quartet consisting of David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, have a more centered, settled sensibility, one that somehow still doesn’t compromise the energy we expect and want from a good rip-roaring concert. In Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense, the group put on a show that revels in a smaller, more personal, self-actualization: It’s about rock stars learning to dominate themselves as opposed to others, to fit into a wider-reaching society that they accept as baffling, uncomfortable, and joyous.
Stop Making Sense doesn’t feel self-conscious and “good for you,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Chuck Bowen
- Slant Magazine
Miley Cryus has unveiled a synth-laden cover Talking Heads’ 1977 hit “Psycho Killer.” The singer recorded the rendition, which she previewed live at Chateau Marmont in March, for Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, out now.
While Cyrus offered an acoustic version of the song at Chateau Marmont, her recorded cover is far edgier, falling somewhere between pop and dance music. It embraces an ’80 synth sensibility, with angular beats and fuzzed out vocals.
Earlier this year, A24 announced it was working on a Talking Heads tribute album,...
While Cyrus offered an acoustic version of the song at Chateau Marmont, her recorded cover is far edgier, falling somewhere between pop and dance music. It embraces an ’80 synth sensibility, with angular beats and fuzzed out vocals.
Earlier this year, A24 announced it was working on a Talking Heads tribute album,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
To quote Space Ghost himself, "I'll be dead long before you were born, and I'll be dead long before you'll be dead."
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
May is here, and with it the beginning of summer and — most crucially — more time to watch movies. But while the multiplex is sure to deliver some great thrills, spills and chills this month, if you’re looking to stay in for a night we’ve got a bevy of streaming recommendations to throw your way. Indeed, a number of exciting new movies are streaming in May, from an Anne Hathaway-led romcom to a truly bonkers Jerry Seinfeld movie to a much-maligned Marvel film that may be good for some unintentional laughs.
Below we’ve put together a curated list of the best new movies streaming in May on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Hulu and more. So heat up some popcorn, grab your favorite blanket and settle in.
“Turtles All the Way Down” Isabela Merced in “Turtles All the Way Down” (Max)
Max – May 2
Based on the bestselling...
Below we’ve put together a curated list of the best new movies streaming in May on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Hulu and more. So heat up some popcorn, grab your favorite blanket and settle in.
“Turtles All the Way Down” Isabela Merced in “Turtles All the Way Down” (Max)
Max – May 2
Based on the bestselling...
- 5/3/2024
- by Drew Taylor, Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Unless you've been living under a rock recently, you're aware that movie theaters have been in a tough spot for nearly half a decade now, if not longer. Various factors have contributed to this, of course -- everything from the Covid-19 pandemic to the economy itself contributing to higher prices for a night out at the movies (especially for a family). Yet perhaps the biggest point of contention for those not fully inducted into the church of moviegoing is that old chestnut coined by Jean-Paul Sartre: Hell is other people.
Due to being at the tail end of several decades' worth of manufacturers and big box stores pushing home theater technology, the average living room theater setup tends to rival most generic movie theater screens in terms of picture and sound quality, with the convenience of the setup already being in one's home, away from loud talking randos and teens on their bright smartphones,...
Due to being at the tail end of several decades' worth of manufacturers and big box stores pushing home theater technology, the average living room theater setup tends to rival most generic movie theater screens in terms of picture and sound quality, with the convenience of the setup already being in one's home, away from loud talking randos and teens on their bright smartphones,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
girl in red has shared her cover of Talking Heads’ “Girlfriend Is Better,” from the upcoming A24 compilation album, Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.
Reimagining the funky arrangement of 1983 original in a post-nu-disco setting, girl in red’s take on “Girlfriend Is Better” sees the Norwegian pop star emphasize the song’s grooviest elements while updating it for a modern palette, with an electronic soundscape and heavy-hitting bottom end. Stream the single below.
Along with the single’s arrival, A24 has revealed the full tracklist and release date for Everyone’s Getting Involved. Due on May 17th (and now available to pre-order), the album will span 16 songs, including Miley Cyrus’ cover of “Psycho Killer,” Kevin Abstract’s cover of “Once In a Lifetime,” Badbadnotgood and Norah Jones’ cover of “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody),” and more. Check out the full tracklist below.
Reimagining the funky arrangement of 1983 original in a post-nu-disco setting, girl in red’s take on “Girlfriend Is Better” sees the Norwegian pop star emphasize the song’s grooviest elements while updating it for a modern palette, with an electronic soundscape and heavy-hitting bottom end. Stream the single below.
Along with the single’s arrival, A24 has revealed the full tracklist and release date for Everyone’s Getting Involved. Due on May 17th (and now available to pre-order), the album will span 16 songs, including Miley Cyrus’ cover of “Psycho Killer,” Kevin Abstract’s cover of “Once In a Lifetime,” Badbadnotgood and Norah Jones’ cover of “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody),” and more. Check out the full tracklist below.
- 4/24/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Prepare to feast. Or dance. This week’s streaming debuts include two visually sumptuous films that will whet your Easter-weekend appetite.
The contender to watch this week: “The Taste of Things“
France lost out on an Oscar nomination when the country’s selection committee chose Trần Anh Hùng‘s savory romance about a venerable chef (Benoît Magimel) and a gifted cook (Juliette Binoche) instead of eventual Best Picture nominee “Anatomy of a Fall.” But even if the movie didn’t make the Best International Feature Film category, it earned an immediate spot in the culinary canon. Like the documentary “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros,” last year’s other great food movie, “The Taste of Things” is kitchen porn. In the warmly lit countryside, the gourmands prepare veal loins, roasted vegetables, baked Alaska, and the creamiest omelet you’ve ever seen. Select theaters are still showing the film, but it’s newly available on VOD.
The contender to watch this week: “The Taste of Things“
France lost out on an Oscar nomination when the country’s selection committee chose Trần Anh Hùng‘s savory romance about a venerable chef (Benoît Magimel) and a gifted cook (Juliette Binoche) instead of eventual Best Picture nominee “Anatomy of a Fall.” But even if the movie didn’t make the Best International Feature Film category, it earned an immediate spot in the culinary canon. Like the documentary “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros,” last year’s other great food movie, “The Taste of Things” is kitchen porn. In the warmly lit countryside, the gourmands prepare veal loins, roasted vegetables, baked Alaska, and the creamiest omelet you’ve ever seen. Select theaters are still showing the film, but it’s newly available on VOD.
- 3/30/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
Lorde covers the Talking Heads’ cover of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River” for the latest single in A24’s all-star tribute to Stop Making Sense.
In addition to the Solar Power singer’s faithful rendition of the More Songs About Buildings and Food classic, Lorde also shared a lengthy letter about her first time hearing the Talking Heads and why that band is important to her.
“Do you remember the first time you ever heard Talking Heads? I’ll tell you my story,” she wrote. “Ok, it...
In addition to the Solar Power singer’s faithful rendition of the More Songs About Buildings and Food classic, Lorde also shared a lengthy letter about her first time hearing the Talking Heads and why that band is important to her.
“Do you remember the first time you ever heard Talking Heads? I’ll tell you my story,” she wrote. “Ok, it...
- 3/28/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
In January, A24 Music shared Paramore’s cover of “Burning Down the House” as the lead single from their forthcoming Talking Heads tribute album. Now, another teaser single from the compilation has arrived: Lorde’s cover of “Take Me to the River.”
Originally written by Al Green, “Take Me to the River” was a bit of an unlikely Talking Heads cut, since David Byrne was apprehensive about recording a cover. Nonetheless, the band’s 1978 version made it onto their album More Songs About Buildings and Food, and has since become a beloved slice of their inventive sound.
Lorde has accompanied her cover with a lengthy note in which she reminisces about her first time hearing Talking Heads and the impact it had on her creatively. You can read it in full below.
Titled Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, the full 16-track tribute album...
Originally written by Al Green, “Take Me to the River” was a bit of an unlikely Talking Heads cut, since David Byrne was apprehensive about recording a cover. Nonetheless, the band’s 1978 version made it onto their album More Songs About Buildings and Food, and has since become a beloved slice of their inventive sound.
Lorde has accompanied her cover with a lengthy note in which she reminisces about her first time hearing Talking Heads and the impact it had on her creatively. You can read it in full below.
Titled Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, the full 16-track tribute album...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
In what could very well be the indie-rock collab of the year, Blondshell has enlisted Bully for the new rager “Docket.”
“Docket” is classic Blondshell, as Sabrina Teitelbaum pairs a sugary, melodic riff with brazen lyrics about love on the road — and a chorus that will stay in your head for days. She trades verses with Bully (Alicia Bognanno), her feathery yet mighty vocals rounding out the track.
“For me this is a song about splitting off from yourself,” Teitelbaum said in a statement. “It’s about uncertainty when you...
“Docket” is classic Blondshell, as Sabrina Teitelbaum pairs a sugary, melodic riff with brazen lyrics about love on the road — and a chorus that will stay in your head for days. She trades verses with Bully (Alicia Bognanno), her feathery yet mighty vocals rounding out the track.
“For me this is a song about splitting off from yourself,” Teitelbaum said in a statement. “It’s about uncertainty when you...
- 3/26/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Playwright Alan Bennett has written original screenplay The Choral, which will begin filming this summer.
There’s a reason a remake of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues (pictured above) was one of the first things put into production when the pandemic started in 2020. Not only were they easy to film with a single cast member, but the texts are also regarded as modern classics of drama, each story a masterpiece in construction and storytelling. You only have to watch the original versions to see the astonishing power of David Haig in Playing Sandwiches or Dame Thora Hird in A Cream Cracker Under The Settee.
The Choral, meanwhile, is Alan Bennett’s first original script written for the screen in forty years, after 1984 comedy A Private Function. The synopsis reads as follows:
Set in Ramsden, Yorkshire in 1916, the plot centers on the chorus master and most of the men of the ambitious local Choral Society,...
There’s a reason a remake of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues (pictured above) was one of the first things put into production when the pandemic started in 2020. Not only were they easy to film with a single cast member, but the texts are also regarded as modern classics of drama, each story a masterpiece in construction and storytelling. You only have to watch the original versions to see the astonishing power of David Haig in Playing Sandwiches or Dame Thora Hird in A Cream Cracker Under The Settee.
The Choral, meanwhile, is Alan Bennett’s first original script written for the screen in forty years, after 1984 comedy A Private Function. The synopsis reads as follows:
Set in Ramsden, Yorkshire in 1916, the plot centers on the chorus master and most of the men of the ambitious local Choral Society,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
A24 and Imax are partnering on a monthly screening series in the US and select international locations to showcase classic A24 films, starting on March 27 with Alex Garland’s Ex Machina.
That screening will be followed by a sneak peek of Garland’s upcoming Civil War, which gets is world premiere at SXSW on Thursday (March 14) and opens in the US on April 12.
The series will continue every month for a year. Imax will digitally remaster films from A24’s library of 140 features.
Ari Aster’s Hereditary will screen on April 24, and the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems is on May...
That screening will be followed by a sneak peek of Garland’s upcoming Civil War, which gets is world premiere at SXSW on Thursday (March 14) and opens in the US on April 12.
The series will continue every month for a year. Imax will digitally remaster films from A24’s library of 140 features.
Ari Aster’s Hereditary will screen on April 24, and the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems is on May...
- 3/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
Miley Cyrus is honoring one of the greats.
On Thursday night, Cyrus performed a medley that included “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads during an intimate show at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont.
The singer could be seen in a black top and pants singing alongside a guitarist inside the iconic hotel as she performed some alternative lyrics before telling the crowd, “If you know this song, this is the regular part,” she told the crowd before singing the “Psycho Killer” chorus.
This is a redition Miley has made of “Psycho Killer...
On Thursday night, Cyrus performed a medley that included “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads during an intimate show at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont.
The singer could be seen in a black top and pants singing alongside a guitarist inside the iconic hotel as she performed some alternative lyrics before telling the crowd, “If you know this song, this is the regular part,” she told the crowd before singing the “Psycho Killer” chorus.
This is a redition Miley has made of “Psycho Killer...
- 3/7/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
As the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival embarks on its second quarter-century, with its 26th edition kicking off March 7, the event’s industry arm continues to look for ways to reinvent itself. “We are educating ourselves. We are asking the local and the regional industries and communities, ‘What do you need from us?’” says Angeliki Vergou, who heads the Agora industry program. “I believe in this open dialogue…with our colleagues about the challenges they face and we face [as we] try to figure it out together.”
A perennial highlight of the industry program is the Agora’s co-production and co-financing forum, which takes place March 11 and will present 12 projects in development by documentary filmmakers from Southeastern Europe, the Middle East and the Black Sea region. Another highlight, Agora Docs in Progress, held March 12, showcases 11 films nearing completion and ready to hit the festival circuit this year.
Recent titles to take part in the...
A perennial highlight of the industry program is the Agora’s co-production and co-financing forum, which takes place March 11 and will present 12 projects in development by documentary filmmakers from Southeastern Europe, the Middle East and the Black Sea region. Another highlight, Agora Docs in Progress, held March 12, showcases 11 films nearing completion and ready to hit the festival circuit this year.
Recent titles to take part in the...
- 3/6/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Talking Heads’ David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth reunited this past fall for the first time in 20 years to participate in a Q&a discussion at the Toronto International Film Festival’s screening of Stop Making Sense. Now, we’re learning that some promoters were hoping that the conversation could lead to a wider reunion. Among them were Live Nation and Coachella, who both hoped to book the legendary band for headlining gigs this year, but failed.
The news comes via a report from Billboard, which reveals that festival curator and Goldenvoice president Paul Tollett flew to Toronto for the screening of Stop Making Sense, hoping to discuss the possibility of a reunion at Coachella 2024 with members of the band and their reps. Upon arriving and conducting a vibe check, though, Tollett told Billboard that he “sensed there were no shows happening, so I didn’t make an offer.
The news comes via a report from Billboard, which reveals that festival curator and Goldenvoice president Paul Tollett flew to Toronto for the screening of Stop Making Sense, hoping to discuss the possibility of a reunion at Coachella 2024 with members of the band and their reps. Upon arriving and conducting a vibe check, though, Tollett told Billboard that he “sensed there were no shows happening, so I didn’t make an offer.
- 1/31/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Exclusive: Annette Bening, who just received her fifth Oscar nomination last week for her portrayal of champion swimmer Diana Nyad in Nyad, has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Arlington Award.
The Arlington represents the first new award the festival has created in more than two decades and is named for the historic venue where all the fest’s annual tributes timed to Oscar season take place. It will be presented on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the theater, preceded by an in-person conversation I will be moderating covering her entire career.
“This is the first award added to our slate in 20 years. It is made to honor an artist who is greatly admired and who has demonstrated an incomparable commitment to film and its craft. Ms. Bening has not only displayed all of those qualities, but is considered by us to be a friend of the film festival.
The Arlington represents the first new award the festival has created in more than two decades and is named for the historic venue where all the fest’s annual tributes timed to Oscar season take place. It will be presented on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the theater, preceded by an in-person conversation I will be moderating covering her entire career.
“This is the first award added to our slate in 20 years. It is made to honor an artist who is greatly admired and who has demonstrated an incomparable commitment to film and its craft. Ms. Bening has not only displayed all of those qualities, but is considered by us to be a friend of the film festival.
- 1/30/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramore’s unforeseen circumstances are becoming a little more foreseen. On Thursday, the band announced that they would no longer be performing at a string of festivals in Latin America. The band remains in a state of reconfiguration following the end of their 20-year recording contract with Atlantic Records, sharing via Instagram Stories that they “will see you in the next era.”
Kings of Leon will perform in Paramore’s place at Vive Latino in Mexico City, Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, and Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo. “Paramore thanks...
Kings of Leon will perform in Paramore’s place at Vive Latino in Mexico City, Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, and Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo. “Paramore thanks...
- 1/18/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
If you’re eager to see “Stop Making Sense” on the big screen again, well, watch out … you might get what you’re after.
Starting Jan. 27, the beloved Talking Heads concert film will return to movie theaters across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. via A24, in honor of the movie’s 40th anniversary this summer.
“Stop Making Sense” will have residencies in cities including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and more. Tickets will be available to purchase here.
A24 will also release a special collection of merchandise available to purchase at selected theaters. A preorder for a collector’s edition 4K and Blu-ray release of the film will open Jan. 27. And considering Talking Heads reunited to celebrate the film last year at Toronto International Film Festival, perhaps members of the band will make surprise cameos at theaters throughout the theatrical tour.
Starting Jan. 27, the beloved Talking Heads concert film will return to movie theaters across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. via A24, in honor of the movie’s 40th anniversary this summer.
“Stop Making Sense” will have residencies in cities including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and more. Tickets will be available to purchase here.
A24 will also release a special collection of merchandise available to purchase at selected theaters. A preorder for a collector’s edition 4K and Blu-ray release of the film will open Jan. 27. And considering Talking Heads reunited to celebrate the film last year at Toronto International Film Festival, perhaps members of the band will make surprise cameos at theaters throughout the theatrical tour.
- 1/17/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
A24, an entertainment company that is quite popular with fans of both horror and arthouse dramas these days, has just secured a Pay 1 output streaming deal with Warner Bros. Discovery that will see all of their new releases heading to HBO, Max, and Cinemax after their theatrical runs. In addition to this, The Verge reports that A24’s entire existing movie library, a list of over 100 titles, will also be available to watch through HBO, Max, and Cinemax. A24 previously had a similar deal with Showtime.
Royce Battleman, executive vice president of content acquisitions at Wbd, provided the following statement: “Continuing our relationship with A24 to bring award-winning movies alongside recent fan-favorites to subscribers adds incredible value to the HBO and Max value proposition. The diverse range of stories that come from the A24 pipeline make this partnership so impactful for our audience.“
Some A24 films were already available on Max and HBO before this,...
Royce Battleman, executive vice president of content acquisitions at Wbd, provided the following statement: “Continuing our relationship with A24 to bring award-winning movies alongside recent fan-favorites to subscribers adds incredible value to the HBO and Max value proposition. The diverse range of stories that come from the A24 pipeline make this partnership so impactful for our audience.“
Some A24 films were already available on Max and HBO before this,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
HBO and Max have announced a new multi-year deal that grants them exclusive streaming rights to upcoming theatrical releases from A24.
The new agreement means that all A24 films currently or soon-to-be in theaters will eventually make their way to Max for home viewing. This roster includes Dicks: The Musical, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, the Nicolas Cage-starring Dream Scenario, The Zone of Interest, the re-released Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, The Iron Claw, Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and more.
“Continuing our relationship with A24 to bring award-winning movies alongside recent fan-favorites to subscribers adds incredible value to the HBO and Max value proposition,” reads a statement from Royce Battleman, EVP, Content Acquisitions, Warner Bros. Discovery. “The diverse range of stories that come from the A24 pipeline make this partnership so impactful for our audience.”
Between the existing and new library of A24 films, HBO and Max...
The new agreement means that all A24 films currently or soon-to-be in theaters will eventually make their way to Max for home viewing. This roster includes Dicks: The Musical, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, the Nicolas Cage-starring Dream Scenario, The Zone of Interest, the re-released Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, The Iron Claw, Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and more.
“Continuing our relationship with A24 to bring award-winning movies alongside recent fan-favorites to subscribers adds incredible value to the HBO and Max value proposition,” reads a statement from Royce Battleman, EVP, Content Acquisitions, Warner Bros. Discovery. “The diverse range of stories that come from the A24 pipeline make this partnership so impactful for our audience.”
Between the existing and new library of A24 films, HBO and Max...
- 12/6/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Film News
In recent years few entertainment companies have been on a hotter streak than A24. The groundbreaking studio is responsible for boundary-pushing titles like “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “The Whale,” “Moonlight,” “Room,” “Minari,” “Lady Bird,” and “Eighth Grade.” Now, those films are going to have a new home with the Warner Bros. Discovery properties Max, HBO, and Cinemax.
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Warner Bros. Discovery and A24 just inked a deal for several years, meaning that the Wbd properties will host the A24 films first after their sale and rental window.
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming titles as part of the deal:
Dicks: The Musical October 6, 2023
Two self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents.
Priscilla October 27, 2023
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu...
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Warner Bros. Discovery and A24 just inked a deal for several years, meaning that the Wbd properties will host the A24 films first after their sale and rental window.
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming titles as part of the deal:
Dicks: The Musical October 6, 2023
Two self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents.
Priscilla October 27, 2023
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu...
- 12/6/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Warner Bros. Discovery will be exclusive the home to A24’s upcoming slate.
The conglomerate and the indie studio announced a multiyear pay-1 U.S. output deal that will bring the studio and distributor’s theatrical film slate exclusively to Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO and Cinemax, as well as streaming service Max.
In addition to newer and upcoming films like Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest and Nicolas Cage starrer Dream Scenario, the deal will cover titles from A24’s library, including best picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once, Brendan Fraser starrer The Whale and the Safdies’ Uncut Gems.
Other 2024 releases available under the deal will be Dicks: The Musical, the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense (2023) and The Iron Claw, with other upcoming titles including Kristen Stewart bodybuilder love story Love Lies Bleeding and Alex Garland’s action film Civil War.
The conglomerate and the indie studio announced a multiyear pay-1 U.S. output deal that will bring the studio and distributor’s theatrical film slate exclusively to Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO and Cinemax, as well as streaming service Max.
In addition to newer and upcoming films like Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest and Nicolas Cage starrer Dream Scenario, the deal will cover titles from A24’s library, including best picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once, Brendan Fraser starrer The Whale and the Safdies’ Uncut Gems.
Other 2024 releases available under the deal will be Dicks: The Musical, the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense (2023) and The Iron Claw, with other upcoming titles including Kristen Stewart bodybuilder love story Love Lies Bleeding and Alex Garland’s action film Civil War.
- 12/6/2023
- by Mia Galuppo and Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery inked a multiyear U.S. output deal with A24 bringing the entertainment company’s slate of films exclusively to HBO, Max and Cinemax after their theatrical runs.
A24’s output agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery comes after the expiration of A24’s deal earlier this year with Paramount Global’s Showtime, originally struck in 2019.
Among the films to be available under the new deal are Sofia Coppola’s biopic “Priscilla” starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley; Sean Durkin’s upcoming “The Iron Claw” starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White as the real-life Von Erich brothers, who made history in the world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s; and Kristoffer Borgli’s comedy “Dream Scenario” starring Nicolas Cage.
Other movies included in the pay-1 output agreement include “Dicks: The Musical,” from comedian Larry Charles; “The Zone of Interest”; the 2023 rerelease of “Stop Making Sense,...
A24’s output agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery comes after the expiration of A24’s deal earlier this year with Paramount Global’s Showtime, originally struck in 2019.
Among the films to be available under the new deal are Sofia Coppola’s biopic “Priscilla” starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley; Sean Durkin’s upcoming “The Iron Claw” starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White as the real-life Von Erich brothers, who made history in the world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s; and Kristoffer Borgli’s comedy “Dream Scenario” starring Nicolas Cage.
Other movies included in the pay-1 output agreement include “Dicks: The Musical,” from comedian Larry Charles; “The Zone of Interest”; the 2023 rerelease of “Stop Making Sense,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
In the wake of A24’s pay-one deal with Showtime expiring, the specialty film studio will now see its movies go through HBO and Max in a new exclusive multiyear pay-one output agreement.
Both new A24 movies and the existing library will play on Max, HBO and Cinemax; in total over 100 movies over the term of the agreement.
This includes this year’s theatrical releases such as Sofia Coppola’s award-winning Priscilla starring
Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, Kristoffer Borgli’s Nicolas Cage starrer Dream Scenario and Sean
Durkin’s upcoming release The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White. Also, Dicks: The Musical, The Zone of Interest, the new cut of Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, the recently Independent Spirit Award nominated Past Lives as well as Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and more.
Also included are A24’s critically acclaimed films such as multi...
Both new A24 movies and the existing library will play on Max, HBO and Cinemax; in total over 100 movies over the term of the agreement.
This includes this year’s theatrical releases such as Sofia Coppola’s award-winning Priscilla starring
Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, Kristoffer Borgli’s Nicolas Cage starrer Dream Scenario and Sean
Durkin’s upcoming release The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White. Also, Dicks: The Musical, The Zone of Interest, the new cut of Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, the recently Independent Spirit Award nominated Past Lives as well as Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and more.
Also included are A24’s critically acclaimed films such as multi...
- 12/6/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift: ‘The Eras Tour concert film has become the highest-grossing concert film of all time, earning an impressive $180 million domestically since its debut on Thursday, October 12.
Among the list of the top-grossing concert films at the domestic box office are the recently rereleased Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, storming in with a &21 million opening weekend gross, Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Madonna: Truth or Dare; U2: 3D and BTS, with three of the latter’s films making it onto the Top 20 chart.
Eras Tour had its premiere on October 11 in Los Angeles, where 13 theaters at the AMC venue at The Grove were dedicated to hosting the premiere of the concert film. It surpassed $100 million in ticket presales and became the second highest-grossing film of all time in the month of October. Globally, it’s first-week global gross was $123.5 million.
The...
Among the list of the top-grossing concert films at the domestic box office are the recently rereleased Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, storming in with a &21 million opening weekend gross, Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Madonna: Truth or Dare; U2: 3D and BTS, with three of the latter’s films making it onto the Top 20 chart.
Eras Tour had its premiere on October 11 in Los Angeles, where 13 theaters at the AMC venue at The Grove were dedicated to hosting the premiere of the concert film. It surpassed $100 million in ticket presales and became the second highest-grossing film of all time in the month of October. Globally, it’s first-week global gross was $123.5 million.
The...
- 12/3/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
With Renaissance: A film by Beyoncé opening in first place this weekend and the recent massive success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, we wanted to know what Concert film has been your favorite. As always, if you don’t see your favorite listed, click “Other” and let us know what it is (and why) in the comments.
Favorite Concert FilmStop Making Sense (Talking Heads)Amazing Grace (Aretha Franklin)Taylor Swift: The Eras TourThe Last Waltz (The Band)Neil Young: Heart of GoldShine A Light (Rolling Stones)Michael Jackson's This Is ItMetallica: Through The NeverKaty Perry: Part of MeWoodstockMonterey PopGimme Shelter (Rolling Stones)Madonna: Truth or DareAwesome; I Fu**ing Shot That! (Beastie Boys)Let It Be (The Beatles)Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both WorldsJustin Bieber: Never Say NeverOne Direction: This Is UsGlee The Concert MovieJonas Brothers: The 3D ConcertUS: 3DRenaissance: A...
Favorite Concert FilmStop Making Sense (Talking Heads)Amazing Grace (Aretha Franklin)Taylor Swift: The Eras TourThe Last Waltz (The Band)Neil Young: Heart of GoldShine A Light (Rolling Stones)Michael Jackson's This Is ItMetallica: Through The NeverKaty Perry: Part of MeWoodstockMonterey PopGimme Shelter (Rolling Stones)Madonna: Truth or DareAwesome; I Fu**ing Shot That! (Beastie Boys)Let It Be (The Beatles)Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both WorldsJustin Bieber: Never Say NeverOne Direction: This Is UsGlee The Concert MovieJonas Brothers: The 3D ConcertUS: 3DRenaissance: A...
- 12/3/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Imax and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films will release Queen Rock Montreal globally for four days in January digitally remastered for Imax.
The film of a live concert in Montreal in November of 1981, directed by the late Saul Swimmer, will hit 450+ Imax locations globally for four days starting Jan. 18 in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and other markets — showcasing Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing “We Will Rock You”, “Somebody To Love”, “Under Pressure”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “We Are The Champions”, and songs from album The Game.
“I don’t think we quite realized it at the time, but this film has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen’s touring life, on stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on Freddie, and this now stands as...
The film of a live concert in Montreal in November of 1981, directed by the late Saul Swimmer, will hit 450+ Imax locations globally for four days starting Jan. 18 in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and other markets — showcasing Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing “We Will Rock You”, “Somebody To Love”, “Under Pressure”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “We Are The Champions”, and songs from album The Game.
“I don’t think we quite realized it at the time, but this film has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen’s touring life, on stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on Freddie, and this now stands as...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
In a super weekend for specialty, Saltburn had a lofty open on seven screens and The Holdovers a nice $2.7 million in a major week-three expansion that put it at no. 6 at the domestic box office. Actors are once again out promoting their films and indie/original fare continues to benefit from fewer studio releases in the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The specialty market has been on a rollercoaster with box office hard to predict — stellar reviews notwithstanding. So it’s nice to see The Holdovers — Alexander Payne’s comedy-drama starring Paul Giamatti as a cranky professor in a New England prep school circa 1970, drawing audiences, especially older demos that have been hard to coax back.
The pic from Focus Features launched Oct. 27 on six screens, moved to 64 in week two, 778 last weekend and 1,478 Friday in a traditional platform rollout that caught a great break with timing as the SAG-AFTRA strike settled Nov.
The specialty market has been on a rollercoaster with box office hard to predict — stellar reviews notwithstanding. So it’s nice to see The Holdovers — Alexander Payne’s comedy-drama starring Paul Giamatti as a cranky professor in a New England prep school circa 1970, drawing audiences, especially older demos that have been hard to coax back.
The pic from Focus Features launched Oct. 27 on six screens, moved to 64 in week two, 778 last weekend and 1,478 Friday in a traditional platform rollout that caught a great break with timing as the SAG-AFTRA strike settled Nov.
- 11/19/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The classic Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense” has generated $5 million at the box office since returning to theaters in the fall.
With this benchmark, the “Stop Making Sense” re-release has generated more coinage than the film’s entire initial 41-week run ($4.95 million) in 1984. Of course, this milestone comes with a massive caveat: Ticket sales aren’t adjusted for inflation, and prices were significantly less expensive four decades ago. So, attendance was higher during the original release.
Still, it’s an impressive turnout for a 40-year-old documentary about a band whose members are currently in their 70s. (Concert films don’t need to sell at the level of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” to be successful.) According to its distributor A24, it’s not just old fans of Talking Heads who are returning to the big screen. More than 60% of audience members were not alive when the film was originally released,...
With this benchmark, the “Stop Making Sense” re-release has generated more coinage than the film’s entire initial 41-week run ($4.95 million) in 1984. Of course, this milestone comes with a massive caveat: Ticket sales aren’t adjusted for inflation, and prices were significantly less expensive four decades ago. So, attendance was higher during the original release.
Still, it’s an impressive turnout for a 40-year-old documentary about a band whose members are currently in their 70s. (Concert films don’t need to sell at the level of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” to be successful.) According to its distributor A24, it’s not just old fans of Talking Heads who are returning to the big screen. More than 60% of audience members were not alive when the film was originally released,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: This article includes details of Sunday’s series finale of Showtime’s docuseries The Circus.
Showtime’s The Circus launched eight years ago with a title that suggested politics infused with a bit of crazy spectacle, but it ended tonight with anxiety, angst and even a sense of dread for what’s ahead.
The docuseries wrapped up after an eventful week: Donald Trump testifying in his civil trial, off-year elections that saw some unexpected Democratic wins and a Republican debate that may ultimately prove to be irrelevant.
But what stood out in the episode were a series of interviews from figures across the political spectrum, which has refracted quite a bit since The Circus debuted. The finale reflected the precarious state of politics, driven largely by the rise and endurance of Donald Trump and the reaction against him and his movement.
Steve Bannon, appearing in a contentious interview...
Showtime’s The Circus launched eight years ago with a title that suggested politics infused with a bit of crazy spectacle, but it ended tonight with anxiety, angst and even a sense of dread for what’s ahead.
The docuseries wrapped up after an eventful week: Donald Trump testifying in his civil trial, off-year elections that saw some unexpected Democratic wins and a Republican debate that may ultimately prove to be irrelevant.
But what stood out in the episode were a series of interviews from figures across the political spectrum, which has refracted quite a bit since The Circus debuted. The finale reflected the precarious state of politics, driven largely by the rise and endurance of Donald Trump and the reaction against him and his movement.
Steve Bannon, appearing in a contentious interview...
- 11/13/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Festival and specialty fare releases crowded the top ten this weekend with Priscilla (A24) and The Holdovers (Focus Features) expanding to hit nos. 4 and 6 respectively. Yash Raj Films’ Bollywood thriller Tiger 3 is at no. 8, and world of mouth continued to buoy Radical (Pantelion/Participant) with Eugenio Derbez, rounding out the list at no. 10.
Meanwhile, Kristoffer Borgli’s dark comedy Dream Scenario had a strong limited opening — the latest in a string of them from A24. Orlando, My Political Biography, an erudite doc from Sideshow/Janus Films based on the Virginia Woolf novel, grossed an estimated $7.5k in one theater (Film Forum) with Friday and Saturday sellouts.
That’s a nice indie weekend. With The Marvels melting down and some wide releases having shifted due to the now-settled SAG-AFTRA strike, there’s been a window for independents on awards season runs.
The numbers: Sofia Coppola’s latest, Priscilla, starring...
Meanwhile, Kristoffer Borgli’s dark comedy Dream Scenario had a strong limited opening — the latest in a string of them from A24. Orlando, My Political Biography, an erudite doc from Sideshow/Janus Films based on the Virginia Woolf novel, grossed an estimated $7.5k in one theater (Film Forum) with Friday and Saturday sellouts.
That’s a nice indie weekend. With The Marvels melting down and some wide releases having shifted due to the now-settled SAG-AFTRA strike, there’s been a window for independents on awards season runs.
The numbers: Sofia Coppola’s latest, Priscilla, starring...
- 11/12/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Photo: A24 For children of the ’70s and ’80s, it’s great to see Talking Heads getting a moment in the sun again. From Spike Lee directing David Byrne to Miley Cyrus having him on her New Year special, and Stop Making Sense doing the Imax rounds, it feels like...
- 11/9/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
Photo: A24
For children of the ’70s and ’80s, it’s great to see Talking Heads getting a moment in the sun again. From Spike Lee directing David Byrne to Miley Cyrus having him on her New Year special, and Stop Making Sense doing the Imax rounds, it feels like...
For children of the ’70s and ’80s, it’s great to see Talking Heads getting a moment in the sun again. From Spike Lee directing David Byrne to Miley Cyrus having him on her New Year special, and Stop Making Sense doing the Imax rounds, it feels like...
- 11/9/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
Much ink has been spilled regarding "Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour." The Grammy-winning, chart-topping artist released a concert film documenting her massive ongoing tour in theaters recently, and it's gone all too well so far, with the movie earning more than $92 million on its opening weekend in theaters domestically. Meanwhile, another concert film -- one that was originally made nearly 40 years ago -- has been quietly cementing itself as a box office success as well.
Over the last several weeks, Jonathan Demme's 1984 concert film "Stop Making Sense," featuring the Talking Heads, has been making the rounds in theaters. A24 recently remastered the film in 4K timed to its upcoming 40th anniversary and, somewhat quietly, the film has been doing quite well for itself. To date, it's made $4.5 million domestically in re-release, to go along with $641,000 internationally, including $171,000 from 258 screens in its most recent weekend, per Box Office Mojo. That's...
Over the last several weeks, Jonathan Demme's 1984 concert film "Stop Making Sense," featuring the Talking Heads, has been making the rounds in theaters. A24 recently remastered the film in 4K timed to its upcoming 40th anniversary and, somewhat quietly, the film has been doing quite well for itself. To date, it's made $4.5 million domestically in re-release, to go along with $641,000 internationally, including $171,000 from 258 screens in its most recent weekend, per Box Office Mojo. That's...
- 10/18/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Late-night might be back, but there’s still a few challenges.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is pivoting to an at home-like show after the comedian contracted Covid.
The show will go on remotely with a monologue; Colbert is pretty used to that having previously hosted the show at his house during the pandemic, including his own bathtub.
Guests will include Jada Pinkett Smith, who has been creating headlines with the revelation that she and her husband Will Smith have been separated for years, before that Oscars moment, and comedian Ricky Velez.
Other guests this week include Rachel Maddow and a performance by Caroline Polachek (it’s been a big month for indie rock on the show after performances by boygenius and Japanese Breakfast), Talking Heads, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key and the return of his former bandleader Jon Batiste.
Covid was also responsible for the cancellation of Strike Force 3 – Colbert,...
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is pivoting to an at home-like show after the comedian contracted Covid.
The show will go on remotely with a monologue; Colbert is pretty used to that having previously hosted the show at his house during the pandemic, including his own bathtub.
Guests will include Jada Pinkett Smith, who has been creating headlines with the revelation that she and her husband Will Smith have been separated for years, before that Oscars moment, and comedian Ricky Velez.
Other guests this week include Rachel Maddow and a performance by Caroline Polachek (it’s been a big month for indie rock on the show after performances by boygenius and Japanese Breakfast), Talking Heads, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key and the return of his former bandleader Jon Batiste.
Covid was also responsible for the cancellation of Strike Force 3 – Colbert,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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