News of Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to a pensive moment aboard flight 208. During a British Airways flight on Sept. 8, the pilot informed passengers and crew mid-flight about Her Majesty's death. In a clip posted by Tim Jones, viewers hear the pilot say, "This is an incredibly sad day for all of us on British Airways. Our thoughts are with the entire royal family as we grieve her immeasurable loss." The speaker continued, "Since her accession to the throne, Her Majesty has visited 116 countries and we are honored that she flew with us for many of her historically momentous trips." During the emotional moment, the pilot acknowledged the impact the...
- 9/9/2022
- E! Online
Venice has unveiled the full lineup of its immersive section, which is held every year in the lush island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, a short boat ride from the Lido.
Launched in 2019 as Xr – Extended Reality, the section now has a bigger scope as reflected by its new name, Venice Immersive. As much as 43 projects from 19 countries and 32 works will be presented as part of the sidebar.
Spanning installations, live performances and virtual worlds, Venice Immersive will showcase 30 projects in competition, as well as 10 projects out of competition, among others. An international jury, presided over by May Abdalla from the U.K. and comprising of David Adler from Denmark and Blanca Li from Spain, will hand out three prizes for best experience, grand jury prize and special jury prize.
Venice was one of the first film festivals in the world to spotlight virtual reality. The development of a VR Theater in...
Launched in 2019 as Xr – Extended Reality, the section now has a bigger scope as reflected by its new name, Venice Immersive. As much as 43 projects from 19 countries and 32 works will be presented as part of the sidebar.
Spanning installations, live performances and virtual worlds, Venice Immersive will showcase 30 projects in competition, as well as 10 projects out of competition, among others. An international jury, presided over by May Abdalla from the U.K. and comprising of David Adler from Denmark and Blanca Li from Spain, will hand out three prizes for best experience, grand jury prize and special jury prize.
Venice was one of the first film festivals in the world to spotlight virtual reality. The development of a VR Theater in...
- 7/27/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Venice’s Xr strand has rebranded to include immersive media beyond VR.
Venice Immersive, the Xr (extended reality) section of the Venice International Film Festival, has unveiled its official selection for 2022 with 30 projects playing in competition.
Six of the Xr competition projects come from the UK, including Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, a VR spin-off from the hit drama series.
A dark action-adventure VR game that will immerse players in the world of the show, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is produced by UK games developer Maze Theory and will launch later this year.
Formerly known as Venice VR Expanded,...
Venice Immersive, the Xr (extended reality) section of the Venice International Film Festival, has unveiled its official selection for 2022 with 30 projects playing in competition.
Six of the Xr competition projects come from the UK, including Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, a VR spin-off from the hit drama series.
A dark action-adventure VR game that will immerse players in the world of the show, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is produced by UK games developer Maze Theory and will launch later this year.
Formerly known as Venice VR Expanded,...
- 7/27/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding are among the music stars teaming up to perform a charity cover of the Foo Fighters? Times Like These as part of a BBC radio special on Thursday, April 26.
The trio will be joined by a slew of artistes including Sean Paul, Bastille, Hailee Steinfeld, '5 Seconds of Summer' and others, for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Also Read:?Priyanka Chopra to donate pairs of footwear to healthcare workers
A video accompanying the new track will be released during the BBC concert on Thursday night.
Proceeds from the 'Stay Home Live Lounge' recording will reportedly benefit the World Health Organization?s Covid-19-Solidarity Response Fund.
?I am so proud that we?ve been able to come together to record this track and I can?t wait for everyone to hear it,? Dua Lipa said in a statement. ?Thinking of everyone around the world at this difficult time.
The trio will be joined by a slew of artistes including Sean Paul, Bastille, Hailee Steinfeld, '5 Seconds of Summer' and others, for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Also Read:?Priyanka Chopra to donate pairs of footwear to healthcare workers
A video accompanying the new track will be released during the BBC concert on Thursday night.
Proceeds from the 'Stay Home Live Lounge' recording will reportedly benefit the World Health Organization?s Covid-19-Solidarity Response Fund.
?I am so proud that we?ve been able to come together to record this track and I can?t wait for everyone to hear it,? Dua Lipa said in a statement. ?Thinking of everyone around the world at this difficult time.
- 4/22/2020
- GlamSham
On Monday, Super Tuesday eve, a cadre of independent Nashville artists will take the stage at the Basement East in support of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Dubbed “Concert for the Revolution to Elect Bernie Sanders,” the show is the brainchild of local musician Dean Moore and features performances by Lissie, Darrin Bradbury, Joel King of the Wild Feathers, Sarah Potenza, and Brian Wright, among others.
To create a centerpiece for the concert, Moore, who has played bass for Truth and Salvage Co., Will Hoge, and Andrew Leahey and the Homestead,...
To create a centerpiece for the concert, Moore, who has played bass for Truth and Salvage Co., Will Hoge, and Andrew Leahey and the Homestead,...
- 2/28/2020
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
John Saavedra Jan 15, 2020
Zombie Army 4 is the latest co-op shooter from Rebellion. We went hands-on with the game and have some thoughts...
Rebellion Studios is one of the most unique studios in the industry today. In addition to last year’s Strange Brigade, the Zombie Army games, and the Sniper Elite series, the independent studio owns the rights to Judge Dredd and comic book series 2000 Ad, are producing a Rogue Trooper movie directed by Duncan Jones, are getting into the board game industry with a Sniper Elite tabletop game, and more. The studio has quite an extensive, eclectic list of projects on the horizon and under its belt, and it’s all possible because they’re a truly independent studio.
“We’re into games and sci-fi and fantasy and all things good and geeky,” says Rebellion Head of Creative Tim Jones. “We’re trying to be custodians of all these key parts of our culture.
Zombie Army 4 is the latest co-op shooter from Rebellion. We went hands-on with the game and have some thoughts...
Rebellion Studios is one of the most unique studios in the industry today. In addition to last year’s Strange Brigade, the Zombie Army games, and the Sniper Elite series, the independent studio owns the rights to Judge Dredd and comic book series 2000 Ad, are producing a Rogue Trooper movie directed by Duncan Jones, are getting into the board game industry with a Sniper Elite tabletop game, and more. The studio has quite an extensive, eclectic list of projects on the horizon and under its belt, and it’s all possible because they’re a truly independent studio.
“We’re into games and sci-fi and fantasy and all things good and geeky,” says Rebellion Head of Creative Tim Jones. “We’re trying to be custodians of all these key parts of our culture.
- 1/15/2020
- Den of Geek
The long-overdue return of Love and Theft, a twangy slice of Possum country from Whiskey Wolves of the West and Sheryl Crow’s stunning duet with Johnny Cash make up the tracks you must hear this week.
Whiskey Wolves of the West, “Just One of Those Things”
A country weeper filled with pedal steel and delayed vocals, “Just One of Those Things” finds the Nashville-based act of Leroy Powell and Tim Jones getting cinematic and sentimental. Bassist Dean Tomasek co-wrote the song with Powell, who sings in a dramatic croon...
Whiskey Wolves of the West, “Just One of Those Things”
A country weeper filled with pedal steel and delayed vocals, “Just One of Those Things” finds the Nashville-based act of Leroy Powell and Tim Jones getting cinematic and sentimental. Bassist Dean Tomasek co-wrote the song with Powell, who sings in a dramatic croon...
- 4/22/2019
- by Robert Crawford
- Rollingstone.com
The 2018 Americana Music Festival and Conference brought hundreds of artists to Nashville for six days of sweaty showcases, elbow-to-elbow day parties and probing panels. Powerful new solo voices emerged, rock bands proved their place in the genre, and the old Americana guard reinforced their legend status. Here’s the best things we saw.
Best Speak Your Mind: Tyler Childers
If it were a just world, Tyler Childers would have already won a new artist award at either (or both) the Cma Awards or the ACMs. Instead, the Kentucky songwriter was...
Best Speak Your Mind: Tyler Childers
If it were a just world, Tyler Childers would have already won a new artist award at either (or both) the Cma Awards or the ACMs. Instead, the Kentucky songwriter was...
- 9/17/2018
- by Jon Freeman, Jeff Gage, Adam Gold, Joseph Hudak, Brittney McKenna and Marissa R. Moss
- Rollingstone.com
The timing was appropriate: The opening night of AmericanaFest, landing on Patriot Day, with a who’s who of Americana music gathered together at the Basement East in Nashville to sing songs of protest and political discontent. Mostly, though, they were all there to have fun.
An unofficial kickoff to the week’s festivities, the Tuesday night party has become an annual tradition for the Music City festival, but this year’s event — with Whiskey Wolves of the West, Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys, and Andrew Leahey and...
An unofficial kickoff to the week’s festivities, the Tuesday night party has become an annual tradition for the Music City festival, but this year’s event — with Whiskey Wolves of the West, Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys, and Andrew Leahey and...
- 9/12/2018
- by Jeff Gage
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Cauthen is bringing his Big Velvet Revue to Nashville this fall with an official AmericanaFest showcase at the Basement East that will feature Aaron Lee Tasjan, Bj Barham of American Aquarium, and Brandy Zdan.
A concept first introduced by the Texas country belter at South by Southwest last March, the Big Velvet Revue returns with the new wrinkle of a house band, Whiskey Wolves of the West, the brainchild of Music City vets Leroy Powell and Tim Jones. They’ll be backing up each of the night’s performers,...
A concept first introduced by the Texas country belter at South by Southwest last March, the Big Velvet Revue returns with the new wrinkle of a house band, Whiskey Wolves of the West, the brainchild of Music City vets Leroy Powell and Tim Jones. They’ll be backing up each of the night’s performers,...
- 8/22/2018
- by Jeff Gage
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Boothe was named global brand president of Publicis Media’s Spark Foundry agency, making him one of the industry’s most influential ad buying executives.
Boothe, who has been CEO of Spark Foundry USA, will now lead the agency’s 60 offices in 35 different countries. He will continue to serve as CEO of Spark Foundry USA in addition to his new role, and will report to Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media, and Tim Jones, CEO, Publicis Media Americas.
Boothe has “been central to Spark Foundry’s transformation and dynamic energy, resulting in exceptional new business momentum and client impact,” said King, in a prepared statement. “I am confident under Chris’ leadership, creativity, and client acumen, Spark Foundry’s unique positioning of a startup spirit and powerhouse soul will be brought to life around the world.”
Under Boothe’s leadership, Spark Foundry USA has won business from companies including Audible, KFC,...
Boothe, who has been CEO of Spark Foundry USA, will now lead the agency’s 60 offices in 35 different countries. He will continue to serve as CEO of Spark Foundry USA in addition to his new role, and will report to Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media, and Tim Jones, CEO, Publicis Media Americas.
Boothe has “been central to Spark Foundry’s transformation and dynamic energy, resulting in exceptional new business momentum and client impact,” said King, in a prepared statement. “I am confident under Chris’ leadership, creativity, and client acumen, Spark Foundry’s unique positioning of a startup spirit and powerhouse soul will be brought to life around the world.”
Under Boothe’s leadership, Spark Foundry USA has won business from companies including Audible, KFC,...
- 3/28/2018
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
In case you didn’t notice last week, a number of categories had their ranks thinned out by the Academy. Well, in that regard, I’m here to help. Yes, AMPAS thinned the herd in Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Foreign Language Feature. They also managed to include a handful of snubs, as always is the case. Those will be listed in just a moment, but definitely study these lists, as there are Oscar hints to be found within. For now though, these are just the remaining titles fighting it out for nominations. Take a look and be sure to see how it all impacts predictions going forward. Below you will see the 145 films in Original Score that are still eligible, the 91 tunes in Original Song, and the nine in Foreign Language Feature that remain in play. There were no real Song snubs, but notably Score has eliminated presumed nominee Arrival,...
- 12/20/2016
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
In honor on the series finale of "Chuck" (Fri., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Est), we asked fans to submit questions for co-creator and executive producer Chris Fedak, and they, of course, came through.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
- 1/27/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
In honor on the series finale of "Chuck" (Fri., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Est), we asked fans to submit questions for co-creator and executive producer Chris Fedak, and they, of course, came through.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
- 1/27/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
EW scored this first look at this season’s Human Target, Fox’s comic-book-inspired drama that stars Mark Valley as a private investigator and security expert named Christopher Chance. Here, Valley appears with Indira Varma (Luther, Bones), a billionaire’s widow named Ilsa Pucci who ends up luring Chance out of semi-retirement to go back to chasing bad guys. The drama, which also stars Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley, returns to Fox Nov. 17.
“What Ilsa realizes is that her husband was not only a software billionaire, but he was also a great humanitarian, so she realizes the world could...
“What Ilsa realizes is that her husband was not only a software billionaire, but he was also a great humanitarian, so she realizes the world could...
- 11/8/2010
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside Movies
Human Target is finally here! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for this day, and now I can say this: it’s my pleasure to bring you an advance review of the second-season opener, “Ilsa Pucci,” and officially kick off the next chapter of TV’s greatest thrill ride.
The burning question for Human Target fans over the hiatus was how much the addition of new regulars Ilsa (Indira Varma, Luther) and Ames (Janet Montgomery, Entourage) would upset the perfect dynamic between Chance, Winston and Guerrero. The answer to that is not yet, and maybe, in that order. Varma is somewhat channeling Torchwood‘s Suzie Costello here, with a bit of an ego and a snarky remark at hand, but despite the episode bearing her character’s name, doesn’t overshadow Chance and Company. The question is if her constant bickering and bantering with Mark Valley is going to...
The burning question for Human Target fans over the hiatus was how much the addition of new regulars Ilsa (Indira Varma, Luther) and Ames (Janet Montgomery, Entourage) would upset the perfect dynamic between Chance, Winston and Guerrero. The answer to that is not yet, and maybe, in that order. Varma is somewhat channeling Torchwood‘s Suzie Costello here, with a bit of an ego and a snarky remark at hand, but despite the episode bearing her character’s name, doesn’t overshadow Chance and Company. The question is if her constant bickering and bantering with Mark Valley is going to...
- 9/21/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
Season 2 Premiere: Friday, October 1 at 8:00 Pm on Fox
Last year’s best new series you weren’t watching makes its action-packed return in just a few weeks. Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), Laverne Winston (Chi McBride), and Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley) are back to protect those whom no one else can help, through whatever means necessary. (For additional inside scoop, check out my exclusive interview with new showrunner Matt Miller here.) Here’s a look at what’s ahead for Chance and Co. in Season 2.
What You Should Know:
If you’re just now jumping on board the Human Target train, here’s a brief summary: Christopher Chance (no, that’s not his real name) used to be a professional assassin for a mysterious group, of which we’ve only met his boss Joubert. After being told to kill an innocent woman, he changed sides and now works to protect...
Last year’s best new series you weren’t watching makes its action-packed return in just a few weeks. Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), Laverne Winston (Chi McBride), and Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley) are back to protect those whom no one else can help, through whatever means necessary. (For additional inside scoop, check out my exclusive interview with new showrunner Matt Miller here.) Here’s a look at what’s ahead for Chance and Co. in Season 2.
What You Should Know:
If you’re just now jumping on board the Human Target train, here’s a brief summary: Christopher Chance (no, that’s not his real name) used to be a professional assassin for a mysterious group, of which we’ve only met his boss Joubert. After being told to kill an innocent woman, he changed sides and now works to protect...
- 9/9/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
When Human Target was renewed for a second season, it gained a new showrunner: Matt Miller. Miller (pictured here with series star Mark Valley at Comic-Con 2010), a veteran of NBC’s Chuck, has taken the reins of the show for its sophomore surge. He spoke to me exclusively on Thursday to discuss joining the series, how its second season is developing, and what fans can expect from his tenure.
How did you come into the showrunner position with Human Target? What was it like for you to come in and take the reins of an established series? What were some of the things you had to deal with?
I got a call from Warner Brothers, who had asked me to basically take a look at the first 12 episodes and see what I thought, then sit down and talk about what could possibly be revised. It was already a great show,...
How did you come into the showrunner position with Human Target? What was it like for you to come in and take the reins of an established series? What were some of the things you had to deal with?
I got a call from Warner Brothers, who had asked me to basically take a look at the first 12 episodes and see what I thought, then sit down and talk about what could possibly be revised. It was already a great show,...
- 9/9/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
"Human Target" is about to get a new sound.
"Chuck" composer Tim Jones is going to take over scoring duties on the Fox action drama for the show's second season.
Jones is taking over for Bear McCreary, who is shifting to AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead." (Jones will continue to work on the NBC show too).
This is just one of a few changes coming to the Warner Bros.-produced show. There's a new showrunner (Matthew Miller from "Chuck") and a new female main character played by Indira Varma.
Miller told Comic-Con that there's another cast addition yet to come, that Christopher Chance's team will soon include its first female member.
"We're adding an as-yet-uncast 22-year-old woman who's a despicable thief," said Miller, who added that she'll figure into Chance (Mark Valley) and Guerrero's (Jackie Earle Haley) back stories.
Touching on having a new female boss joining the show in Varma,...
"Chuck" composer Tim Jones is going to take over scoring duties on the Fox action drama for the show's second season.
Jones is taking over for Bear McCreary, who is shifting to AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead." (Jones will continue to work on the NBC show too).
This is just one of a few changes coming to the Warner Bros.-produced show. There's a new showrunner (Matthew Miller from "Chuck") and a new female main character played by Indira Varma.
Miller told Comic-Con that there's another cast addition yet to come, that Christopher Chance's team will soon include its first female member.
"We're adding an as-yet-uncast 22-year-old woman who's a despicable thief," said Miller, who added that she'll figure into Chance (Mark Valley) and Guerrero's (Jackie Earle Haley) back stories.
Touching on having a new female boss joining the show in Varma,...
- 7/25/2010
- by By James Hibberd and Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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