The 49th Chaplin Award Gala saw dozens of stars take to the red carpet to honor Jeff Bridges. The annual fundraiser benefits the Lincoln Center’s nonprofit sector, which supports student programs, film festivals, and movie series. Bridges received the iconic Chaplin Award as his former co-stars Chris Pine, Cynthia Erivo, Sharon Stone, Chris Pine, and Rosie Perez applauded him. Many supporters couldn’t help but notice the latter actor. Perez turns 60 this year and still looks amazing.
Chris Pine, Rosie Perez, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone, and Blythe Danner at the 49th Chaplin Award | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Rosie Perez was one of several presenters who spoke about Bridges before the large audience. Bridges’ career includes legendary roles in The Big Lebowski, Hell of High Water, Bad Times at the El Royale, True Grit, and Crazy Heart. Perez, his Fearless co-star, credited Bridges with getting her cast in the 1993 drama...
Chris Pine, Rosie Perez, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone, and Blythe Danner at the 49th Chaplin Award | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Rosie Perez was one of several presenters who spoke about Bridges before the large audience. Bridges’ career includes legendary roles in The Big Lebowski, Hell of High Water, Bad Times at the El Royale, True Grit, and Crazy Heart. Perez, his Fearless co-star, credited Bridges with getting her cast in the 1993 drama...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chris Pine, Cynthia Erivo, Kieran Culkin, Sharon Stone and Rosie Perez celebrated Jeff Bridges’ seven-decade career at the 49th annual Chaplin Awards Gala in New York City on Monday night. But the Big Lebowski star almost chose a different career path.
During his acceptance speech for the Film at Lincoln Center‘s prestigious honor, the True Grit star shared that he originally “resisted” the idea of pursuing acting full-time for a few different reasons.
“It made me nervous, anxious, and I had other things I wanted to do,” he told the full auditorium at Alice Tully Hall. “I was very much into music. I loved ceramics, painting, and who wants to do what their parents do anyway?”
He recalled his father, actor Lloyd Bridges, explaining to him that he could do all of those things in this career path and use them all to some degree, which was one of the beauties of the job.
During his acceptance speech for the Film at Lincoln Center‘s prestigious honor, the True Grit star shared that he originally “resisted” the idea of pursuing acting full-time for a few different reasons.
“It made me nervous, anxious, and I had other things I wanted to do,” he told the full auditorium at Alice Tully Hall. “I was very much into music. I loved ceramics, painting, and who wants to do what their parents do anyway?”
He recalled his father, actor Lloyd Bridges, explaining to him that he could do all of those things in this career path and use them all to some degree, which was one of the beauties of the job.
- 4/30/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rosie Perez is crediting former co-star Jeff Bridges for her casting in “Fearless” (1993). Perez says the studio “had a problem” with their on-screen “interracial relationship,” but that Bridges went “to bat” for her.
“Fearless” was distributed by Warner Bros. It centered on Bridges’ character Max Klein surviving a plane crash and connecting with his fellow survivor (Perez). Isabella Rossellini and John Turturro co-starred.
“Early in my career, I had auditioned for ‘Fearless,’ directed by Peter Weir. Although I knew I nailed it, they could see I was really, really, extremely nervous, so I wasn’t really sure,” Perez said during the 2024 Chaplin Award Tribute gala honoring Bridges. “I was extremely surprised to get a callback – surprised because I also knew the studio didn’t want me for the role. Then they said for round two that they wanted me to meet with Jeff Bridges. Holy shit! That’s Jeff Bridges!
“Fearless” was distributed by Warner Bros. It centered on Bridges’ character Max Klein surviving a plane crash and connecting with his fellow survivor (Perez). Isabella Rossellini and John Turturro co-starred.
“Early in my career, I had auditioned for ‘Fearless,’ directed by Peter Weir. Although I knew I nailed it, they could see I was really, really, extremely nervous, so I wasn’t really sure,” Perez said during the 2024 Chaplin Award Tribute gala honoring Bridges. “I was extremely surprised to get a callback – surprised because I also knew the studio didn’t want me for the role. Then they said for round two that they wanted me to meet with Jeff Bridges. Holy shit! That’s Jeff Bridges!
- 4/30/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeff Bridges isn’t like other leading men. So goes the tale for over 50 years and 70 films. Where other actors of his generation—Robert De Niro, Jack Nicholson—brought volume and bravado, Bridges excelled in the shadows. A charming pretty boy turned weary and soulful iconoclast, his characters have never been showy. As The Dude in “The Big Lebowski” or Bad Blake in “Crazy Heart,” he’s moved into his roles and lived in them—“enough,” as one critic wrote as early as 1973, “to make a picture worth seeing.”
“I’m not sure what to make of all that,” Bridges told Variety at Film at Lincoln Center Monday evening, where the actor received the prestigious Chaplin Award. “It’s shocking for myself to think about how many films I’ve done,” he said. “Each film is like a little lifetime. I was a reluctant actor at first. It took many...
“I’m not sure what to make of all that,” Bridges told Variety at Film at Lincoln Center Monday evening, where the actor received the prestigious Chaplin Award. “It’s shocking for myself to think about how many films I’ve done,” he said. “Each film is like a little lifetime. I was a reluctant actor at first. It took many...
- 4/30/2024
- by Michael Appler
- Variety Film + TV
Every year in the spring, Film at Lincoln Center honors a luminary of the film industry with the prestigious Chaplin Award. This year’s honoree is Academy Award-winning actor, beloved screen icon, and the dude himself, Jeff Bridges, the actor known for unforgettable classics like “The Last Picture Show,” “Fearless,” “The Big Lebowski,” “True Grit,” “Heaven’s Gate,” “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” “Starman, “Crazy Heart” and more.
Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’: Jeff Bridges Reveals He’ll Appear In Third Film & Says ‘Old Man’ Season 2 Is Done Shooting at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’: Jeff Bridges Reveals He’ll Appear In Third Film & Says ‘Old Man’ Season 2 Is Done Shooting at The Playlist.
- 4/29/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Yesterday Variety broke news that legendary Hong Kong producer Bill Kong has started production on a new action film called The Furious in Bangkok, Thailand, and he's enlisted the help of some of Asia's leading action talent. Like, the best of the best. The Furious will be directed by Japanese stunt director and action choreographer Tanigaki Kenji. His Pan-Asian cast includes former Chinese child actor and action star Xie Miao, Indonesia’s Joe Taslim (The Raid: Redemption), Thailand’s Jeeja Yanin (Chocolate), Yang Enyu and Indonesia’s Yayan Ruhian (The Raid: Redmeption). That's a lot of heavy hitters. Here's the scoop from Variety, of what to expect...
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- 4/26/2024
- Screen Anarchy
After nearly two-hundred live performances spanning two international tours, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the end of era on the road that spanned three years. On Thursday, the musician shared Live, a record captured across 15 different shows in 15 different cities.
“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over, the feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever,” Tomlinson shared in a statement. “To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an...
“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over, the feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever,” Tomlinson shared in a statement. “To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an...
- 4/25/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Louis Tomlinson is going live with Live!
The album arrived with a surprise global drop on Thursday (April 25).
The digital album is released now on all streaming platforms and the physical album and vinyl will be released on August 23, which you can pre-order.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over, the feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever. To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an album like this feels so special, and a real tribute to the fans who make each and every show feel unique and incredible. Thank you! Enjoy!” Louis said in a statement.
The Live album comprises a collection of 15 songs, each recorded in a different city, at a different show, spanning the past 3 years across Louis...
The album arrived with a surprise global drop on Thursday (April 25).
The digital album is released now on all streaming platforms and the physical album and vinyl will be released on August 23, which you can pre-order.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over, the feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever. To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an album like this feels so special, and a real tribute to the fans who make each and every show feel unique and incredible. Thank you! Enjoy!” Louis said in a statement.
The Live album comprises a collection of 15 songs, each recorded in a different city, at a different show, spanning the past 3 years across Louis...
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bill Kong is cautious, vastly experienced and has an impeccable reputation as a key gateway between Hollywood and China to maintain. He is someone far more likely to deadpan than gush.
So, to hear him getting into high gear with a pitch for his bucket list martial arts movie project “The Furious” immediately invites comparison with previous Kong-produced action pictures including Oscar-winner “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Jet Li’s Fearless” or the Zhang Yimou-directed “Hero.”
“I’m going to do an action movie that rocks the world. And to prove that Hong Kong still has something to give the film industry. I want to show that Asian people can still make an action movie that is better than the rest of the world,” Kong tells Variety.
Significantly, “The Furious” is a project made by Hong Kong, rather than made in Hong Kong. Kong’s Edko Films is financing and producing.
So, to hear him getting into high gear with a pitch for his bucket list martial arts movie project “The Furious” immediately invites comparison with previous Kong-produced action pictures including Oscar-winner “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Jet Li’s Fearless” or the Zhang Yimou-directed “Hero.”
“I’m going to do an action movie that rocks the world. And to prove that Hong Kong still has something to give the film industry. I want to show that Asian people can still make an action movie that is better than the rest of the world,” Kong tells Variety.
Significantly, “The Furious” is a project made by Hong Kong, rather than made in Hong Kong. Kong’s Edko Films is financing and producing.
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Swift started off as a country artist at a time when the genre was both less respectful and accommodating of the voices of women than at any other point in its storied history. The singer’s first four albums barely scan as country music in a meaningful way, instead embracing her preternatural gifts for pop conventions, and her output has gotten stronger the more openly she’s embraced those skills. In the 18 years since the single “Tim McGraw” launched Swift to country stardom, she’s jettisoned the genre’s ill-fitting signifiers and overcome the limitations of her early recordings—improvements captured in her “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings as a powerful statement of artistic agency.
After spending the last year traveling the world on her Eras Tour, Swift has returned with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. To celebrate, we’ve revisited all 11 of her studio albums...
After spending the last year traveling the world on her Eras Tour, Swift has returned with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. To celebrate, we’ve revisited all 11 of her studio albums...
- 4/23/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Of all the unpredictable creative exchanges Jack Antonoff has experienced, only one has been digitally immortalized forever — and it was the one. During sessions for Taylor Swift’s 2017 album, Reputation, there was a moment where she was so charged from the magic in the room that she literally screamed — as fans saw in a video she captured on her phone.
Antonoff had been staggering his way through the epic bridge on “Getaway Car.” “I’m in a getaway car, and I’m losing my … something,” the artist-producer offered. The pair...
Antonoff had been staggering his way through the epic bridge on “Getaway Car.” “I’m in a getaway car, and I’m losing my … something,” the artist-producer offered. The pair...
- 4/23/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Since 2009, Taylor Swift and Kanye West have been locked in one of the tensest battles in celebrity history. They mostly stayed out of each other’s ways after their first, infamous, televised moment together until a public reconciliation in 2015 made it seem like all of that was just water under the bridge. But who knew the worst was yet to come?
Things between Swift and West would not only worsen immensely in 2016, after West released his song “Famous,” but their web would soon entangle Kim Kardashian, Scooter Braun, and even Justin Bieber.
Things between Swift and West would not only worsen immensely in 2016, after West released his song “Famous,” but their web would soon entangle Kim Kardashian, Scooter Braun, and even Justin Bieber.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier, Brittany Spanos and Keith Harris
- Rollingstone.com
If the song title “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” doesn’t say it all, wait until you hear the lyrics.
“Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?/Did you sleep with a gun underneath our bed?/Were you writing a book? Were you a sleeper cell spy?/In 50 years will all this be declassified?,” Taylor Swift sings on track 14 from The Tortured Poets Department. “I would’ve died for your sins/Instead I just died inside/And you deserve prison/But you won’t get time.”
It’s clear songwriting is Swift’s specialty, and her new album features her superb storytelling. As she processes a breakup, the lyrics will hit you in the gut or smack you in the face — sometimes both on the same song. As she turns another page in her personal diary on her 11th album, Swift bares it all, and the songs...
“Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?/Did you sleep with a gun underneath our bed?/Were you writing a book? Were you a sleeper cell spy?/In 50 years will all this be declassified?,” Taylor Swift sings on track 14 from The Tortured Poets Department. “I would’ve died for your sins/Instead I just died inside/And you deserve prison/But you won’t get time.”
It’s clear songwriting is Swift’s specialty, and her new album features her superb storytelling. As she processes a breakup, the lyrics will hit you in the gut or smack you in the face — sometimes both on the same song. As she turns another page in her personal diary on her 11th album, Swift bares it all, and the songs...
- 4/19/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meet the newest Bravolebrity. Rebecca Minkoff is joining the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City for season 15.
Minkoff will appear in the upcoming season of the Bravo show, according to a report from Deadline. However, it’s not clear whether she’ll join as a full cast member or appear as a “friend of” the Housewives.
Rhony recently underwent a full reboot, with an all-new cast replacing the Og stars. All six of those women will return for season 15. That includes designer Jenna Lyons, the former creative director of J. Crew.
Who is new ‘Rhony’ cast member Rebecca Minkoff? Rebecca Minkoff attends the 2022 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City | Taylor Hill/Getty Images Related
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Minkoff will appear in the upcoming season of the Bravo show, according to a report from Deadline. However, it’s not clear whether she’ll join as a full cast member or appear as a “friend of” the Housewives.
Rhony recently underwent a full reboot, with an all-new cast replacing the Og stars. All six of those women will return for season 15. That includes designer Jenna Lyons, the former creative director of J. Crew.
Who is new ‘Rhony’ cast member Rebecca Minkoff? Rebecca Minkoff attends the 2022 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City | Taylor Hill/Getty Images Related
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- 4/17/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Justin Bieber’s Poker Face To Taylor Swift’s Song At Coachella 2024 Drives Social Media Ire!(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Coachella 2024 was Lit, and our favorite Hollywood celebrities were in attendance. One could call it a festival of love, as Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky left fans in awe with their Pda moments. Justin Bieber also marked his presence with Hailey Bieber, but netizens are upset about his dull reaction to Taylor Swift’s song playing in the background.
As most know, Taylor Swift is Justin‘s ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez’s best friend. She has been there for the Single Soon actress during her breakup and depression phase. If that’s not enough, Jb sided with the American record executive during Tay’s feud with Scooter Braun. Needless to say, there are major rifts between the duo.
A video from Coachella...
Coachella 2024 was Lit, and our favorite Hollywood celebrities were in attendance. One could call it a festival of love, as Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky left fans in awe with their Pda moments. Justin Bieber also marked his presence with Hailey Bieber, but netizens are upset about his dull reaction to Taylor Swift’s song playing in the background.
As most know, Taylor Swift is Justin‘s ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez’s best friend. She has been there for the Single Soon actress during her breakup and depression phase. If that’s not enough, Jb sided with the American record executive during Tay’s feud with Scooter Braun. Needless to say, there are major rifts between the duo.
A video from Coachella...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Surprising news for Swifties – Taylor Swift‘s music is back on TikTok!
After the 34-year-old Grammy-winning entertainer’s songs were removed from the platform amid a licensing dispute, fans noticed on Thursday (April 11) that several of Taylor‘s songs were returned to the app for creators to use in their videos again.
Keep reading to find out more…The Taylor songs that returned to the app included “You Belong With Me,” “Lover,” “Cardigan,” “Mirrorball,” “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” “Cruel Summer,” “Cardigan,” “Style (Taylor’s Version),” “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version),” “The Man” and “Me!”
Taylor‘s music catalog was among the tracks removed from TikTok in February after the social media company and Universal Music Group failed to renew a licensing pact that expired on Jan. 31.
As of right now, it’s unclear why Taylor‘s songs were put back on TikTok, but Variety reports that it seems...
After the 34-year-old Grammy-winning entertainer’s songs were removed from the platform amid a licensing dispute, fans noticed on Thursday (April 11) that several of Taylor‘s songs were returned to the app for creators to use in their videos again.
Keep reading to find out more…The Taylor songs that returned to the app included “You Belong With Me,” “Lover,” “Cardigan,” “Mirrorball,” “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” “Cruel Summer,” “Cardigan,” “Style (Taylor’s Version),” “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version),” “The Man” and “Me!”
Taylor‘s music catalog was among the tracks removed from TikTok in February after the social media company and Universal Music Group failed to renew a licensing pact that expired on Jan. 31.
As of right now, it’s unclear why Taylor‘s songs were put back on TikTok, but Variety reports that it seems...
- 4/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Odd Projects, the Los Angeles-based talent management company founded in 2020 by former Anonymous Content and WME manager Nate Ruff, has brought in Brian Sokolik as managing partner and Joshua Cohen (no relation to our Tubefilter co-founder) as talent manager.
Sokolik started his career in the mailroom at 3 Arts Entertainment and became a talent manager at Fullscreen before rising to Head of Digital at Authentic Talent. Cohen, meanwhile, was with Authentic Talent for 11 years, working first in unscripted and endorsements, and then moving into digital.
Both Sokolik and Cohen have “first-class relationships” in the industry, Ruff told Deadline.
They’re bringing their talent rosters with them to Odd Projects, including clients like chef/creator/Nyt bestselling author Joshua Weissman, musician Alex Warren (who has 20 million followers on TikTok), and adventurous YouTuber Mike Corey, the host of channel Fearless & Far.
Odd Projects tells Tubefilter that collectively, Sokolik and Cohen’s rosters...
Sokolik started his career in the mailroom at 3 Arts Entertainment and became a talent manager at Fullscreen before rising to Head of Digital at Authentic Talent. Cohen, meanwhile, was with Authentic Talent for 11 years, working first in unscripted and endorsements, and then moving into digital.
Both Sokolik and Cohen have “first-class relationships” in the industry, Ruff told Deadline.
They’re bringing their talent rosters with them to Odd Projects, including clients like chef/creator/Nyt bestselling author Joshua Weissman, musician Alex Warren (who has 20 million followers on TikTok), and adventurous YouTuber Mike Corey, the host of channel Fearless & Far.
Odd Projects tells Tubefilter that collectively, Sokolik and Cohen’s rosters...
- 4/12/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Amid the ongoing dispute between TikTok and Universal Music Group, some music from that label’s biggest artist, Taylor Swift, has reappeared on the social media platform.
Universal Music pulled its songs from TikTok earlier this year, citing financial terms and concerns about inadequate restrictions on artificial intelligence tools. Umg’s catalog of 4 million songs includes tracks from Swift, Bad Bunny, Adele and many others.
The newly-reappeared songs are from Swift’s Universal catalog. She signed with the music giant in 2018 after leaving Big Machine. They include hits like “Lover,” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer” and “Cardigan.” The selection also includes her Taylor’s Version rerecordings of Big Machine-era hits such as “Shake It Off” and “Fearless.”
No deal has been announced between Universal Music and TikTok, so it is unclear how Swift’s music was reintroduced to the platform, but Swift owns her masters under her deal with Umg and may have made her own deal.
Universal Music pulled its songs from TikTok earlier this year, citing financial terms and concerns about inadequate restrictions on artificial intelligence tools. Umg’s catalog of 4 million songs includes tracks from Swift, Bad Bunny, Adele and many others.
The newly-reappeared songs are from Swift’s Universal catalog. She signed with the music giant in 2018 after leaving Big Machine. They include hits like “Lover,” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer” and “Cardigan.” The selection also includes her Taylor’s Version rerecordings of Big Machine-era hits such as “Shake It Off” and “Fearless.”
No deal has been announced between Universal Music and TikTok, so it is unclear how Swift’s music was reintroduced to the platform, but Swift owns her masters under her deal with Umg and may have made her own deal.
- 4/11/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The 49th annual Chaplin Gala presenters have been officially unveiled to honor award recipient Jeff Bridges.
Bridges’ former co-stars Sharon Stone, Chris Pine, Cynthia Erivo, and Rosie Perez will all toast the Academy Award winner’s contributions to film as Bridges receives the coveted Chaplin Award on April 29.
Erivo starred with Bridges in “Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018), while Perez appeared with Bridges in “Fearless” (1993). Pine was side-by-side with Bridges in Oscar-nominated Western “Hell or High Water” (2016), and Sharon Stone acted opposite Bridges in both “Simpatico” (1999) and “The Muse” (1999).
The Chaplin Award Tribute will feature excerpts from a selection of Bridges’ work, appearances by co-stars, friends, and colleagues, and the presentation of the award itself. An acclaimed actor, producer, and musician, Bridges’ film career has spanned seven decades and features a slew of iconic roles in “True Grit,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Hell or High Water,” “Heaven’s Gate,” and “Crazy Heart,...
Bridges’ former co-stars Sharon Stone, Chris Pine, Cynthia Erivo, and Rosie Perez will all toast the Academy Award winner’s contributions to film as Bridges receives the coveted Chaplin Award on April 29.
Erivo starred with Bridges in “Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018), while Perez appeared with Bridges in “Fearless” (1993). Pine was side-by-side with Bridges in Oscar-nominated Western “Hell or High Water” (2016), and Sharon Stone acted opposite Bridges in both “Simpatico” (1999) and “The Muse” (1999).
The Chaplin Award Tribute will feature excerpts from a selection of Bridges’ work, appearances by co-stars, friends, and colleagues, and the presentation of the award itself. An acclaimed actor, producer, and musician, Bridges’ film career has spanned seven decades and features a slew of iconic roles in “True Grit,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Hell or High Water,” “Heaven’s Gate,” and “Crazy Heart,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It has been 14 years since his last movie, The Way Back, was released. That was his 14th movie and from how things stand now, it will be his last. Namely, legendary Australian filmmaker and director, Peter Weir, has confirmed that he has definitely retired from filmmaking as he has no more energy to make movies. This shouldn’t come as a major shock, as the director is turning 80 in August this year, and with what he has done so far, he has earned the right to rest.
This was confirmed during a discussion with the audience in Paris, as part of the Festival de la Cinémathèque, where he said:
“Why did I stop directing? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy. I’ve stopped filmmaking in 2020. It was time for me. I felt I want to leave the gambling table, so I no longer direct. But before that, occasionally...
This was confirmed during a discussion with the audience in Paris, as part of the Festival de la Cinémathèque, where he said:
“Why did I stop directing? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy. I’ve stopped filmmaking in 2020. It was time for me. I felt I want to leave the gambling table, so I no longer direct. But before that, occasionally...
- 3/19/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Last year, Australian filmmaker Peter Weir was given an honorary Oscar for having “illuminated the human experience with his unique and expansive body of work.” Sadly, it’s now official that his filmography is complete, as Weir confirmed during an appearance at the Festival de la Cinémathèque in Paris that he has retired from directing.
Télérama reported (and IndieWire was kind enough to translate their report) that Weir was asked why 14 years have gone by since his last movie. Weir replied, “I am retired. Why did I stop cinema? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy.“
Born in 1944, Weir got his career started in television back in the 1960s, working on the TV projects The Life and Times of the Reverend Buck Shotte and Man on a Green Bike. After contributing a segment to the anthology film Three to Go, he made the 50 minute movie Homesdale and the documentary Whatever Happened to Green Valley?...
Télérama reported (and IndieWire was kind enough to translate their report) that Weir was asked why 14 years have gone by since his last movie. Weir replied, “I am retired. Why did I stop cinema? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy.“
Born in 1944, Weir got his career started in television back in the 1960s, working on the TV projects The Life and Times of the Reverend Buck Shotte and Man on a Green Bike. After contributing a segment to the anthology film Three to Go, he made the 50 minute movie Homesdale and the documentary Whatever Happened to Green Valley?...
- 3/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jeopardy! contestants are known for their wide range of trivia knowledge, but a recent episode had Taylor Swift fans questioning their abilities.
The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is underway, and the best of the best competitors are going head to head to put their skills to the test.
Yogesh Raut, Ben Chan, and Troy Meyer were presented with a question in the “Songs of Youth” category worth $400.
Jeopardy!’s host, Ken Jennings, revealed the clue to the trio, which read, “Inspired by her bestie, Tay Tay sang when ‘somebody tells you they love you’ at this title age ‘you’re gonna believe them.'”
Troy’s guess was 17, Yogesh’s guess was 22, and Ben was stumped at the clue, meaning none of the three players got the correct answer: 15.
Fifteen is a track from Taylor Swift’s second studio album, Fearless, written about herself and her best friend from high...
The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is underway, and the best of the best competitors are going head to head to put their skills to the test.
Yogesh Raut, Ben Chan, and Troy Meyer were presented with a question in the “Songs of Youth” category worth $400.
Jeopardy!’s host, Ken Jennings, revealed the clue to the trio, which read, “Inspired by her bestie, Tay Tay sang when ‘somebody tells you they love you’ at this title age ‘you’re gonna believe them.'”
Troy’s guess was 17, Yogesh’s guess was 22, and Ben was stumped at the clue, meaning none of the three players got the correct answer: 15.
Fifteen is a track from Taylor Swift’s second studio album, Fearless, written about herself and her best friend from high...
- 3/18/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
After movies such as Dead Poets Society, Master And Commander and The Truman Show, Peter Weir won’t be making another film.
This year marks the 21st birthday of a flat-out masterpiece of a blockbuster, 2003’s Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World. Not just because it has a great telling of the weevils joke in it, the Russell Crowe-headlined film is genuinely wonderful and deserves a 4K re-release.
It’s also just one of the many terrific movies from Australian director Peter Weir who, across a career that’s spanned decades, has given us features such as Picnic At Hanging Rock, The Truman Show, Fearless, Dead Poets Society and Witness.
His last movie was back in 2010, the Jim Sturgess-headlined The Way Back. Since then, Weir has been linked with a film called The Keep that obviously didn’t happen. Peter Weir was also set to direct Shantaram,...
This year marks the 21st birthday of a flat-out masterpiece of a blockbuster, 2003’s Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World. Not just because it has a great telling of the weevils joke in it, the Russell Crowe-headlined film is genuinely wonderful and deserves a 4K re-release.
It’s also just one of the many terrific movies from Australian director Peter Weir who, across a career that’s spanned decades, has given us features such as Picnic At Hanging Rock, The Truman Show, Fearless, Dead Poets Society and Witness.
His last movie was back in 2010, the Jim Sturgess-headlined The Way Back. Since then, Weir has been linked with a film called The Keep that obviously didn’t happen. Peter Weir was also set to direct Shantaram,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The first concert tour ever to cross the $1 billion mark is now available to watch at home. And thanks to Disney+, there is now a new version of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. It appears the original version of the film has been pulled from circulation.
This new version features “Wildest Dreams,“ “The Archer,“ and “Long Live.“ After the credits, stick around for an acoustic set with the all-new “I Can See You,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “You Are in Love,” and “Maroon.”
What if you want to jump to one specific song? We cataloged the timestamps for every song in the film to help you jump from era to era and hit to hit. So kick back, turn up the volume, and get down to this sick beat!
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This new version features “Wildest Dreams,“ “The Archer,“ and “Long Live.“ After the credits, stick around for an acoustic set with the all-new “I Can See You,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “You Are in Love,” and “Maroon.”
What if you want to jump to one specific song? We cataloged the timestamps for every song in the film to help you jump from era to era and hit to hit. So kick back, turn up the volume, and get down to this sick beat!
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- 3/16/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Taylor Swift is reigning over Disney+ with the launch of The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) as the platform pays homage to the superstar songstress. The homepage for the streamer unveiled new categories for its library, catered to each era (except for Debut) from Swift’s discography. Among them are Fearless (Disney’s Version), Speak Now (Disney’s Version), Red (Disney’s Version), 1989 (Disney’s Version), Reputation (Disney’s Version), Reputation (Disney’s Version), Love (Disney’s Version), Folklore (Disney’s Version), Evermore (Disney’s Version), and Midnights (Disney’s Version). (Credit: Disney+) Under each category, corresponding titles for movies and shows fitting each era’s vibe were listed. Among the Fearless section were The Marvels, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Marvel’s Echo. Fitting the fairytale theme of Speak Now were The Princess Bride, Enchanted, and The Princess Diaries. For Red, Turning Red, Incredibles 2, Cars, and other appropriately tinted titles were featured.
- 3/15/2024
- TV Insider
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” has entered its streaming era, now available to watch exclusively on Disney+. The concert film, which arrived in theaters Oct. 13, 2023, includes even more content than the theatrical version, which already captures the three-plus hours of show that Swift puts on.
After its launch in theaters, the film was available as a digital rental in December on Swift’s birthday, the 13th. The digital version included performances of three extra songs: “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer,” and “Long Live” on set.
But the Disney+ version of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” includes an additional four secret songs. Good Morning America led a countdown to the film’s arrival on Disney+ by teasing three of these four songs — “Maroon,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “You Are in Love (Taylor’s Version).”
The fourth secret song in the set is “I Can See You.” “Cardigan...
After its launch in theaters, the film was available as a digital rental in December on Swift’s birthday, the 13th. The digital version included performances of three extra songs: “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer,” and “Long Live” on set.
But the Disney+ version of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” includes an additional four secret songs. Good Morning America led a countdown to the film’s arrival on Disney+ by teasing three of these four songs — “Maroon,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “You Are in Love (Taylor’s Version).”
The fourth secret song in the set is “I Can See You.” “Cardigan...
- 3/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Oh Taylor Swift, look what you made Disney+ do.
The streaming service has just debuted the movie Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), and to celebrate the premiere, it has Swift-ified the Disney+ homepage, with a Taylor Swift-inspired takeover.
The takeover will put The Era’s Tour movie front and center of course, but other sections will be created and curated to reflect some of Swift’s albums.
Where Disney+ normally features curated collections of films and TV shows based on themes like “Princesses,” “Funny Families” and “Throwbacks,” it will now feature sections with names like “Red,” “Folklore” and “Evermore,” all labeled “Disney’s Version.”
Among the collections will be “1989 (Disney’s version),” featuring projects from Swift’s birth year like The Little Mermaid and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; “Fearless (Disney’s Version),” with titles like Moana, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Limitless With Chris Hemsworth...
The streaming service has just debuted the movie Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), and to celebrate the premiere, it has Swift-ified the Disney+ homepage, with a Taylor Swift-inspired takeover.
The takeover will put The Era’s Tour movie front and center of course, but other sections will be created and curated to reflect some of Swift’s albums.
Where Disney+ normally features curated collections of films and TV shows based on themes like “Princesses,” “Funny Families” and “Throwbacks,” it will now feature sections with names like “Red,” “Folklore” and “Evermore,” all labeled “Disney’s Version.”
Among the collections will be “1989 (Disney’s version),” featuring projects from Swift’s birth year like The Little Mermaid and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; “Fearless (Disney’s Version),” with titles like Moana, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Limitless With Chris Hemsworth...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney+ is officially in its Taylor Swift era.
With the launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” on Disney+ on March 14 at 6 p.m. Pt, the megastar is getting a homepage takeover on the streamer. For one day only, the service’s main screen will feature nine curated sets of titles inspired by each of the singer’s eras — including “Fearless” (e.g. “Moana”), “1989” (e.g. “The Little Mermaid”) and “Midnights” (e.g. “Cinderella”).
The Swift takeover of the Disney+ homepage will be worldwide with a few exceptions, including Turkey, where the film will not be available until April 3.
Disney reportedly paid more than $75 million for worldwide streaming rights to “The Eras Tour” concert film, which Swift’s company produced. The newly expanded version of “The Eras Tour” on Disney+ — clocking in at three and a half hours — includes five bonus songs: “Cardigan,” from “Folklore,” plus four...
With the launch of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” on Disney+ on March 14 at 6 p.m. Pt, the megastar is getting a homepage takeover on the streamer. For one day only, the service’s main screen will feature nine curated sets of titles inspired by each of the singer’s eras — including “Fearless” (e.g. “Moana”), “1989” (e.g. “The Little Mermaid”) and “Midnights” (e.g. “Cinderella”).
The Swift takeover of the Disney+ homepage will be worldwide with a few exceptions, including Turkey, where the film will not be available until April 3.
Disney reportedly paid more than $75 million for worldwide streaming rights to “The Eras Tour” concert film, which Swift’s company produced. The newly expanded version of “The Eras Tour” on Disney+ — clocking in at three and a half hours — includes five bonus songs: “Cardigan,” from “Folklore,” plus four...
- 3/15/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) is here!
The concert film premieres on Disney+ starting at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt on Thursday (March 14) for U.S. subscribers.
The Disney+ edition of the movie, called Taylor’s Version, will have five additional songs, including “Cardigan” and four surprise songs from the acoustic section.
Based on the setlist for her three shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles where the Eras Tour movie was filmed, the missing songs have likely been revealed, as none of them have appeared in a cut of The Eras Tour yet.
Keep reading to find out more…
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) Set List
Lover Era:
“Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince” (excerpt)
“Cruel Summer”
“The Man”
“You Need to Calm Down”
“Lover”
“The Archer”
Fearless Era:
“Fearless”
“You Belong With Me”
“Love Story”
Evermore Era:
“Willow”
“Marjorie”
“Champagne Problems”
“Tolerate...
The concert film premieres on Disney+ starting at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt on Thursday (March 14) for U.S. subscribers.
The Disney+ edition of the movie, called Taylor’s Version, will have five additional songs, including “Cardigan” and four surprise songs from the acoustic section.
Based on the setlist for her three shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles where the Eras Tour movie was filmed, the missing songs have likely been revealed, as none of them have appeared in a cut of The Eras Tour yet.
Keep reading to find out more…
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) Set List
Lover Era:
“Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince” (excerpt)
“Cruel Summer”
“The Man”
“You Need to Calm Down”
“Lover”
“The Archer”
Fearless Era:
“Fearless”
“You Belong With Me”
“Love Story”
Evermore Era:
“Willow”
“Marjorie”
“Champagne Problems”
“Tolerate...
- 3/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Originally announced to drop on Disney+ on Friday, March 15, the streamer moved back the release by a few hours.
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert film “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” would be coming to Disney+, the original plan was for the latest version of the film — aptly dubbed “Taylor’s Version — to be released on Friday, March 15. However, the legions of Swifties around the world are going to get a few hours of extra viewing time, as the film will actually drop a few hours earlier than originally planned.
Originally planned to premiere on Disney+ on Friday, the concert film will now premiere on the streamer on Thursday evening. Two of the four bonus acoustic songs that are being added to “Taylor’s Version” of the film have been confirmed. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” grossed more than $260 million at the box office,...
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert film “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” would be coming to Disney+, the original plan was for the latest version of the film — aptly dubbed “Taylor’s Version — to be released on Friday, March 15. However, the legions of Swifties around the world are going to get a few hours of extra viewing time, as the film will actually drop a few hours earlier than originally planned.
Originally planned to premiere on Disney+ on Friday, the concert film will now premiere on the streamer on Thursday evening. Two of the four bonus acoustic songs that are being added to “Taylor’s Version” of the film have been confirmed. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” grossed more than $260 million at the box office,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The day is finally here. The biggest concert film of all time, from arguably the biggest star in the world right now will finally arrive on Disney+ on Thursday, March 14. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” was originally supposed to drop on Friday, but the Disney-streaming gods blessed the Swifties with a few extra hours as it will officially be available at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt on Thursday evening. This latest version of the film will feature four acoustic bonus songs, but only two have been announced so far, so you will need to stream the film on Thursday to figure out what the other two are! You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.
How to Watch 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)' When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:00 Pm Edt Where: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+. Sign Up Now$7.99+ / month disneyplus.
How to Watch 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)' When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:00 Pm Edt Where: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+. Sign Up Now$7.99+ / month disneyplus.
- 3/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has taken the world by storm for the past year, and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. For fans who haven’t been able to score tickets to the live shows, or simply for those who wish to relive the experience at their leisure, the show has also received theatrical release, for purchase digitally and soon will be available to stream on Disney+.
But each version of The Eras Tour concert movie has its differences, with the Disney+ edition touting itself as being “the concert film in its entirety for the first time,” according to a press release. In addition to the songs found in the other versions, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will have five additional songs.
As you plan your watch parties and prepare your friendship bracelets, here’s what you need to know about The Eras...
But each version of The Eras Tour concert movie has its differences, with the Disney+ edition touting itself as being “the concert film in its entirety for the first time,” according to a press release. In addition to the songs found in the other versions, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will have five additional songs.
As you plan your watch parties and prepare your friendship bracelets, here’s what you need to know about The Eras...
- 3/12/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Chinese tech and media giant Alibaba is investing $640M (Hk$5Bn) into Hong Kong’s creative industries over the next five years.
The funding will come via multiple divisions in Alibaba’s Digital Media and Entertainment Group, including Alibaba Pictures and streaming platform Youku.
The plan, called the “Hong Kong Cultural and Art Industry Revitalisation Program,” is a joint initiative of Alibaba and leading Hong Kong production companies including Edko Films, Mandarin Motion Pictures, Media Asia, Universe Entertainment, One Cool Group, Shaw Brothers and Emperor Motion Pictures.
Beijing-headquartered Alibaba Pictures also said it would make Hong Kong its second headquarters. The film outfit will also fund scholarships for 20 filmmakers studying at the Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Film.
“Filmmakers who are rooted in the city’s culture, possess a blend of eastern aesthetics and international perspective will be the key to maintaining our distinctive competitiveness in the global motion picture market,...
The funding will come via multiple divisions in Alibaba’s Digital Media and Entertainment Group, including Alibaba Pictures and streaming platform Youku.
The plan, called the “Hong Kong Cultural and Art Industry Revitalisation Program,” is a joint initiative of Alibaba and leading Hong Kong production companies including Edko Films, Mandarin Motion Pictures, Media Asia, Universe Entertainment, One Cool Group, Shaw Brothers and Emperor Motion Pictures.
Beijing-headquartered Alibaba Pictures also said it would make Hong Kong its second headquarters. The film outfit will also fund scholarships for 20 filmmakers studying at the Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Film.
“Filmmakers who are rooted in the city’s culture, possess a blend of eastern aesthetics and international perspective will be the key to maintaining our distinctive competitiveness in the global motion picture market,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Alibaba, China’s e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate, said Monday that it is committing Hk$5 billion ($640 million) over five years to the development of Hong Kong’s film and TV industries.
The move was announced on the first day of FilMart, the annual rights market for the Asian industries, at an event attended by Fan Luyuan, chairman and CEO of Alibaba’s digital media and entertainment unit, and Kevin Yeung, the Hong Kong government’s secretary for culture, sports and tourism.
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Cultural and Art Industry Revitalization Program “will focus on film production and distribution, rights acquisitions, TV series production, investments in concerts, collaboration with performance venues and talent development, etc. It will also work with leading local film and TV companies to co-produce films for cinemas, TV dramas and dramas for streaming platforms,” Yeung said.
He also expects Alibaba’s digital media unit to make Hong Kong its second headquarters.
The move was announced on the first day of FilMart, the annual rights market for the Asian industries, at an event attended by Fan Luyuan, chairman and CEO of Alibaba’s digital media and entertainment unit, and Kevin Yeung, the Hong Kong government’s secretary for culture, sports and tourism.
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Cultural and Art Industry Revitalization Program “will focus on film production and distribution, rights acquisitions, TV series production, investments in concerts, collaboration with performance venues and talent development, etc. It will also work with leading local film and TV companies to co-produce films for cinemas, TV dramas and dramas for streaming platforms,” Yeung said.
He also expects Alibaba’s digital media unit to make Hong Kong its second headquarters.
- 3/11/2024
- by Faye Bradley and Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Two of the greatest and most renowned pop stars of all time – Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have never had difficulty in capitalizing on their fame and talent. Releasing back-to-back biggest hits and going on concert tours, the duo’s bank account has grown rapidly. Having an eye-popping net worth, the two singers even made headlines for their contribution to the US economy.
Taylor Swift in the music video for Bejeweled | image: YouTube
In October 2023, reports from leading global financial services firm Morgan Stanley about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s contribution stunned fans. It was estimated that the pop stars together contributed to the U.S. economy, way more than what James Cameron’s Avatar films bagged at the box office.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s Staggering Net Worth
Icons like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are often considered rare talents in the music industry. Most stars achieve accolades and global fame for their talent,...
Taylor Swift in the music video for Bejeweled | image: YouTube
In October 2023, reports from leading global financial services firm Morgan Stanley about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s contribution stunned fans. It was estimated that the pop stars together contributed to the U.S. economy, way more than what James Cameron’s Avatar films bagged at the box office.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s Staggering Net Worth
Icons like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are often considered rare talents in the music industry. Most stars achieve accolades and global fame for their talent,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Accomplished jazz musician Kamasi Washington has confirmed his new album, Fearless Movement, set for release on May 3rd.
Fearless Movement is Kamasi Washington’s first album in six years, and the saxophonist refers to the record as his “dance album”: “It’s not literal,” Washington clarifies in a statement, “Dance is movement and expression, and in a way it’s the same thing as music —expressing your spirit through your body. That’s what this album is pushing.”
Another significant theme of Fearless Movement is new fatherhood, inspired by Washington’s experience having his first child several years ago. In addition to his daughter appearing on the album, Fearless Movement features contributions from André 3000, Thundercat, George Clinton, Bj the Chicago Kid, D Smoke, and fellow member of Washington’s collaborative group Dinner Party, Terrace Martin.
In support of Fearless Movement, Kamasi Washington will be embarking on a North...
Fearless Movement is Kamasi Washington’s first album in six years, and the saxophonist refers to the record as his “dance album”: “It’s not literal,” Washington clarifies in a statement, “Dance is movement and expression, and in a way it’s the same thing as music —expressing your spirit through your body. That’s what this album is pushing.”
Another significant theme of Fearless Movement is new fatherhood, inspired by Washington’s experience having his first child several years ago. In addition to his daughter appearing on the album, Fearless Movement features contributions from André 3000, Thundercat, George Clinton, Bj the Chicago Kid, D Smoke, and fellow member of Washington’s collaborative group Dinner Party, Terrace Martin.
In support of Fearless Movement, Kamasi Washington will be embarking on a North...
- 3/6/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Taylor Swift and Disney are back in business together, bigger than ever.
Mouse House CEO Bob Iger just revealed on the company’s latest earnings call that the superstar’s box office hit Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie will be debuting on Disney+ on March 15. For Swifties who put stock in timing, the announcement comes on the same day that Swift kicks off the 2024 leg of her Eras Tour with three nights of shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Though an extended version of The Eras Tour has been available for rent on other streamers for over a month, Disney+ will be the exclusive online home for the Sam Wrench directed concert film. To that, this Taylor’s Version of the Eras Tour film will include five more songs that were in neither the theatrical release nor the digital edition. The exact list of the five new songs...
Mouse House CEO Bob Iger just revealed on the company’s latest earnings call that the superstar’s box office hit Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie will be debuting on Disney+ on March 15. For Swifties who put stock in timing, the announcement comes on the same day that Swift kicks off the 2024 leg of her Eras Tour with three nights of shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Though an extended version of The Eras Tour has been available for rent on other streamers for over a month, Disney+ will be the exclusive online home for the Sam Wrench directed concert film. To that, this Taylor’s Version of the Eras Tour film will include five more songs that were in neither the theatrical release nor the digital edition. The exact list of the five new songs...
- 2/7/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Mean Girls movie musical is out in theaters now!
The new adaptation is the third rendition of the story, following the 2004 original movie and the Broadway musical, which premiered in 2018.
While adapting the Broadway show’s music for the new movie, there were several songs cut from the musical.
Keep reading to find out more…
In total, 14 songs were cut from the stage musical for the movie musical, including all of the Aaron Samuels songs. However, only 10 of those songs were recorded for the Original Broadway Cast Recording.
There was also a new song added to the movie that was not in the Broadway show – “What Ifs” as performed by Angourie Rice as Cady Heron.
If you’re wondering which songs were cut from the Broadway musical for the movie, we have the full list right here!
The songs not in the movie that are Not on the Original...
The new adaptation is the third rendition of the story, following the 2004 original movie and the Broadway musical, which premiered in 2018.
While adapting the Broadway show’s music for the new movie, there were several songs cut from the musical.
Keep reading to find out more…
In total, 14 songs were cut from the stage musical for the movie musical, including all of the Aaron Samuels songs. However, only 10 of those songs were recorded for the Original Broadway Cast Recording.
There was also a new song added to the movie that was not in the Broadway show – “What Ifs” as performed by Angourie Rice as Cady Heron.
If you’re wondering which songs were cut from the Broadway musical for the movie, we have the full list right here!
The songs not in the movie that are Not on the Original...
- 1/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Academy and Emmy Award-nominee Rosie Perez is set to star in the Apple TV+ limited series Before alongside executive producer Billy Crystal and Judith Light. She will portray Denise, a caring and strong-willed foster mother to Noah, one of Eli’s [Crystal] patients.
Written by Sarah Thorp, Before is a 10-episode atmospheric, character-driven psychological thriller about Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Light), encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past.
Seductively enigmatic, Lynn is the love of Eli’s life, but her recent death may not be quite what it seems. As Eli digs deeper into the hidden life of the wife he thought he knew, he soon finds Lynn haunting him from beyond the grave.
Hailing from Paramount Television Studios, Before will be showrun by Thorp. Emmy Award-winner Adam Bernstein will direct the pilot.
Written by Sarah Thorp, Before is a 10-episode atmospheric, character-driven psychological thriller about Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Light), encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past.
Seductively enigmatic, Lynn is the love of Eli’s life, but her recent death may not be quite what it seems. As Eli digs deeper into the hidden life of the wife he thought he knew, he soon finds Lynn haunting him from beyond the grave.
Hailing from Paramount Television Studios, Before will be showrun by Thorp. Emmy Award-winner Adam Bernstein will direct the pilot.
- 1/9/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The tracklist for the “Mean Girls” soundtrack is out, and it turns out some of the songs “can’t sit with” others that have made it into Tina Fey’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical, which comes out Jan. 15.
The fourth iteration of the high school dramedy — it’s adapted from the stage musical that was based on the 2004 original film which was adapted from the 2002 parenting book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Weisman — stars Angourie Rice (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) as Cady Haron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janice and Jaquel Spivey (lead in “A Strange Loop” on Broadway) as Damien.
Renée Rapp, who played Regina George in the musical, will reprise her role in the film. Avantika (“Senior Year”) will play Karen and Bebe Wood will play Gretchen.
Aside from Cady and her oscillation between Janice and Damien and “The Plastics,” she will also feel a...
The fourth iteration of the high school dramedy — it’s adapted from the stage musical that was based on the 2004 original film which was adapted from the 2002 parenting book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Weisman — stars Angourie Rice (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) as Cady Haron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janice and Jaquel Spivey (lead in “A Strange Loop” on Broadway) as Damien.
Renée Rapp, who played Regina George in the musical, will reprise her role in the film. Avantika (“Senior Year”) will play Karen and Bebe Wood will play Gretchen.
Aside from Cady and her oscillation between Janice and Damien and “The Plastics,” she will also feel a...
- 1/4/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Taylor Swift wrapped up what has been a truly historic year with yet another truly historic accomplishment. With 1989 (Taylor’s Version) once again claiming the top spot on Billboard 200 this week, Swift has surpassed Elvis Presley for the most No. 1 weeks of any solo musician in music history.
To date, Swift has logged 68 weeks with the No. 1 album in America. That number tops Elvis’ previous record of 67 weeks at the top of the charts. Now, Swift sits behind only The Beatles, who spent 132 weeks at No. 1 over the course of their career.
Per Billboard, Swift’s first No. 1 album came with Fearless, which spent 11 weeks at No. 1 in late 2008 and early 2009. She then followed that up with 2010’s Speak Now (which spent six weeks at No. 1), 2012’s Red (seven weeks), 2014’s 1989 (11 weeks), 2017’s Reputation (four weeks), 2019’s Lover (one week), 2020’s folklore (eight weeks), 2020’s evermore (four weeks), 2021’s Fearless...
To date, Swift has logged 68 weeks with the No. 1 album in America. That number tops Elvis’ previous record of 67 weeks at the top of the charts. Now, Swift sits behind only The Beatles, who spent 132 weeks at No. 1 over the course of their career.
Per Billboard, Swift’s first No. 1 album came with Fearless, which spent 11 weeks at No. 1 in late 2008 and early 2009. She then followed that up with 2010’s Speak Now (which spent six weeks at No. 1), 2012’s Red (seven weeks), 2014’s 1989 (11 weeks), 2017’s Reputation (four weeks), 2019’s Lover (one week), 2020’s folklore (eight weeks), 2020’s evermore (four weeks), 2021’s Fearless...
- 1/1/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Lady Gaga’s 2008 breakthrough “The Fame” was one of the most successful debut albums in recent history, not only a hot seller, but a critically praised record at that. Its impact could be measured in a million ways, but on its 15th anniversary the album’s Grammy success comes to mind.
SEEGrammys flashback: What happened to these artists After they won Album of the Year?
“The Fame” wasn’t an overnight sensation, it was a slow riser. Debuting at number-17 initially, the album was helped by word-of-mouth and its lead single “Just Dance” being a budding hit (number-27 that week). In December, when the Grammy nominations for 2009 came out, “Just Dance” was nominated in the category now called Best Dance/Electronic Recording, a major feat for Gaga, whose album wouldn’t even be eligible until the next Grammys cycle.
The album rose slowly as the song grew and reached the...
SEEGrammys flashback: What happened to these artists After they won Album of the Year?
“The Fame” wasn’t an overnight sensation, it was a slow riser. Debuting at number-17 initially, the album was helped by word-of-mouth and its lead single “Just Dance” being a budding hit (number-27 that week). In December, when the Grammy nominations for 2009 came out, “Just Dance” was nominated in the category now called Best Dance/Electronic Recording, a major feat for Gaga, whose album wouldn’t even be eligible until the next Grammys cycle.
The album rose slowly as the song grew and reached the...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Back in late 2016, Roger Waters delivered some bad news to his firstborn son Harry: He was firing him from his touring band.
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Harry recalled the day shortly before Christmas of that year when his father made a visit to his Santa Monica home to inform him that after 14 years of playing keyboards in the band, he would not be onboard for the impending “Us + Them” tour.
“I was fired,” Harry said. “It was pretty miserable.”
Roger was apparently cleaning house with his live lineup, axing everyone except keyboardist Jon Carin and guitarist Dave Kilminster. There were no exceptions for immediate family.
“I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,” said Harry, who still doesn’t know exactly why he was let go. “I’m not sure of his exact reasoning, but everyone except two people got fired. But...
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Harry recalled the day shortly before Christmas of that year when his father made a visit to his Santa Monica home to inform him that after 14 years of playing keyboards in the band, he would not be onboard for the impending “Us + Them” tour.
“I was fired,” Harry said. “It was pretty miserable.”
Roger was apparently cleaning house with his live lineup, axing everyone except keyboardist Jon Carin and guitarist Dave Kilminster. There were no exceptions for immediate family.
“I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,” said Harry, who still doesn’t know exactly why he was let go. “I’m not sure of his exact reasoning, but everyone except two people got fired. But...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
1989 (Taylor’s Version) debuted atop the Billboard 200 Albums chart, the publication announced on Sunday, marking Swift’s third album to top the album chart this year.
Coming in second this week was K-pop group Seventeen’s Seventeenth Heaven, while Drake’s For All The Dogs took third, Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana took fourth, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time rounded out the Top Five.
The pop star’s re-recording has eclipsed Swift’s original 1989 in sales for the albums’ debuts,...
Coming in second this week was K-pop group Seventeen’s Seventeenth Heaven, while Drake’s For All The Dogs took third, Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana took fourth, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time rounded out the Top Five.
The pop star’s re-recording has eclipsed Swift’s original 1989 in sales for the albums’ debuts,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
This is how the old story about Taylor Swift goes: she dates so many men, who then inevitably become her exes, and then she brutalizes them in song form. John Mayer quakes in fear over her pen. Joe Jonas got hit with songs on both "Fearless" and "Speak Now" - and then again when the "Taylor's Version" albums came out a decade later. And if Travis Kelce isn't the love of her life (please imagine me rolling my eyes), people have already scripted lines about romance being a losing game for her.
But as we celebrate the release of "1989 (Taylor's Version)" - the rerecorded version of her original 2014 album - the album proves that Swift is not actually as brutal to her exes as the stories about her say. "1989" is full of songs about love that ended - but none are marked by the bitter and vindictive heartbreak that simple narratives associate Swift with.
But as we celebrate the release of "1989 (Taylor's Version)" - the rerecorded version of her original 2014 album - the album proves that Swift is not actually as brutal to her exes as the stories about her say. "1989" is full of songs about love that ended - but none are marked by the bitter and vindictive heartbreak that simple narratives associate Swift with.
- 10/31/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
With the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” one can’t help but be transported back to the original “1989” era. One of the biggest album rollouts in recent history, Taylor Swift’s full transition to pop music in 2014 left a lasting impact on the music sphere and, most importantly, on her career. At the Grammys, the album and its songs contended for two straight years and showed the world just how powerful Swift is.
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“1989’s” first trip to the Grammys was with its lead single, “Shake It Off.” The song was released on August 19, 2014, less than a month and a half before that year’s eligibility deadline. Sometimes releasing so late in the season can be a disadvantage if voters haven’t had time to appreciate your song; earlier releases have more time...
SEEGrammys flashback: Carrie Underwood was undeniable for Best New Artist in 2007, even though country rarely wins
“1989’s” first trip to the Grammys was with its lead single, “Shake It Off.” The song was released on August 19, 2014, less than a month and a half before that year’s eligibility deadline. Sometimes releasing so late in the season can be a disadvantage if voters haven’t had time to appreciate your song; earlier releases have more time...
- 10/31/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Taylor Swift is breaking records again… even her own. On Saturday, Spotify shared that 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which dropped on Friday, has become the service’s most single-day streamed album of the year so far, and she is the most streamed artist in a single day as well with the LP’s arrival.
The pop star not only broke those two records, but she also bested herself, breaking her record as the most streamed artist in its first 24 hours of release with her 10th studio album, Midnights, in October 2022. At that time,...
The pop star not only broke those two records, but she also bested herself, breaking her record as the most streamed artist in its first 24 hours of release with her 10th studio album, Midnights, in October 2022. At that time,...
- 10/28/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift continues breaking records.
On Saturday, Spotify announced that the superstar had broken not one but two records on the music service with the release of her newest album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which dropped Friday at midnight Et.
“She’s done it again,” Spotify wrote on Twitter. “On October 27th, Taylor Swift became the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history, and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2023 so far.”
Swift previously set the record for the most-streamed album in a single day with her 2022 album Midnights, which featured all new songs, including hits like “Anti-Hero,” “Karma” and “Bejeweled.” At the time, the Grammy winner shared her excitement about breaking the record. “How did I get this lucky, having you guys out here doing something this mind blowing?!” she tweeted. “Like what even just happened??!?!”
1989 Taylor’s Version marks the...
On Saturday, Spotify announced that the superstar had broken not one but two records on the music service with the release of her newest album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which dropped Friday at midnight Et.
“She’s done it again,” Spotify wrote on Twitter. “On October 27th, Taylor Swift became the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history, and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2023 so far.”
Swift previously set the record for the most-streamed album in a single day with her 2022 album Midnights, which featured all new songs, including hits like “Anti-Hero,” “Karma” and “Bejeweled.” At the time, the Grammy winner shared her excitement about breaking the record. “How did I get this lucky, having you guys out here doing something this mind blowing?!” she tweeted. “Like what even just happened??!?!”
1989 Taylor’s Version marks the...
- 10/28/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have been best friends for over a decade. They first met as teenagers in 2008. At the time, Gomez was starring in the Disney Channel series "Wizards of Waverly Place." Meanwhile, Swift was getting ready to drop her second album, "Fearless." In the years since then, Gomez and Swift have become some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. While they've both changed so much over the years, one thing that has remained the same is their friendship.
Despite the pair being busier than ever, Gomez and Swift still make time to hang out. After spending the Fourth of July together, the stars reunited just weeks later at the 2023 VMAs, where they were each other's biggest cheerleaders throughout the night. At one point during the show, they got up from their seats to give each other a hug and pose for photos together. The moment was just...
Despite the pair being busier than ever, Gomez and Swift still make time to hang out. After spending the Fourth of July together, the stars reunited just weeks later at the 2023 VMAs, where they were each other's biggest cheerleaders throughout the night. At one point during the show, they got up from their seats to give each other a hug and pose for photos together. The moment was just...
- 10/27/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Taylor Swift has officially entered her 1989 (Taylor’s Version) era.
The Grammy-winning singer dropped her latest rerecorded album Thursday evening, which consists of 21 tracks, including the songs on the original deluxe version of the album as well as five bonus tracks.
To celebrate its release, among a carousel of photos shared on Instagram, Swift wrote, “I was born in 1989, reinvented for the first time in 2014, and a part of me was reclaimed in 2023 with the rerelease of this album I love so dearly. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the magic you would sprinkle on my life for so long.”
She continued, “This moment is a reflection of the woods we’ve wandered through and all this love between us still glowing in darkest dark. I present to you, with gratitude and wild wonder, my version of 1989. It’s been waiting for you.”
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The Grammy-winning singer dropped her latest rerecorded album Thursday evening, which consists of 21 tracks, including the songs on the original deluxe version of the album as well as five bonus tracks.
To celebrate its release, among a carousel of photos shared on Instagram, Swift wrote, “I was born in 1989, reinvented for the first time in 2014, and a part of me was reclaimed in 2023 with the rerelease of this album I love so dearly. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the magic you would sprinkle on my life for so long.”
She continued, “This moment is a reflection of the woods we’ve wandered through and all this love between us still glowing in darkest dark. I present to you, with gratitude and wild wonder, my version of 1989. It’s been waiting for you.”
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- 10/27/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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