Over the past week or so, Apple Music has slowly unveiled the titles included in its list of the “100 best albums.” Today, the top 10 albums were revealed, with Miss Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill claiming the No. 1 spot. Rounding out the top five are Michael Jackson’s Thriller; The Beatles’ Abbey Road; Prince’s Purple Rain; and Frank Ocean’s Blonde.
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
The second episode of the new "Doctor Who" season (and the best episode of the two-part premiere) starts off with what is basically just one giant meta joke. The Doctor is pleasantly surprised when Ruby asks for him to take them to watch the Beatles as they record their first album. He tells her that most companions pick basic, predictable destinations like the Titanic or Mars, and then marvels, "Why haven't I ever done this before?"
The answer is surprisingly simple: The Titanic disaster is public domain, but the Beatles' music is not. "Doctor Who," a show that is famous for its shoestring budget and its wobbling sets, has likely never been able to afford the licensing fee required just to play one of the band's songs. Whereas most bands only charge in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for a TV show to use a song of theirs — which is already pushing...
The answer is surprisingly simple: The Titanic disaster is public domain, but the Beatles' music is not. "Doctor Who," a show that is famous for its shoestring budget and its wobbling sets, has likely never been able to afford the licensing fee required just to play one of the band's songs. Whereas most bands only charge in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for a TV show to use a song of theirs — which is already pushing...
- 5/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
New U.A.E.-based distribution and production studio The Plot Pictures is headed for the Cannes Marche du Film after snapping up Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (Menat) rights to a slew of indie titles across different genres.
They include “Locust,” a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, and Nick Hamm’s epic “William Tell.”
The Plot Pictures CEO Pratixa Shah and head of sales Ozge Conduroglu – who was previously with Starz Play Arabia – are assembling a slate spanning “different genres, regions, and languages,” as Shah put it in statement. “We are agnostic to language and country of origin,” she said, noting that “the hyper local is often what global audiences are looking for, even if it is not local to them.”
The studio, which officially launched in Dubai in March, are co-producers on “Locust.” The film is set in Taiwan where,...
They include “Locust,” a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, and Nick Hamm’s epic “William Tell.”
The Plot Pictures CEO Pratixa Shah and head of sales Ozge Conduroglu – who was previously with Starz Play Arabia – are assembling a slate spanning “different genres, regions, and languages,” as Shah put it in statement. “We are agnostic to language and country of origin,” she said, noting that “the hyper local is often what global audiences are looking for, even if it is not local to them.”
The studio, which officially launched in Dubai in March, are co-producers on “Locust.” The film is set in Taiwan where,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
South Korea’s Plus M Entertainment is set to launch sales on upcoming romantic drama Pavane: For A Dead Princess and action thriller Night Fever in Cannes.
Pavane: For A Dead Princess is directed by Lee Jong-pil, known for 2020 comedy drama Samjin Company English Class and 2015 period drama The Sound Of A Flower.
It will reunite Lee with Samjin actress Ko A-sung, who also played the lead in Because I Hate Korea, which opened last year’s Busan International Film Festival. Further cast includes Byun Yo-han of box office hit Hansan: Rising Dragon and Moon Sang-win of drama series Wedding Impossible.
Pavane: For A Dead Princess is directed by Lee Jong-pil, known for 2020 comedy drama Samjin Company English Class and 2015 period drama The Sound Of A Flower.
It will reunite Lee with Samjin actress Ko A-sung, who also played the lead in Because I Hate Korea, which opened last year’s Busan International Film Festival. Further cast includes Byun Yo-han of box office hit Hansan: Rising Dragon and Moon Sang-win of drama series Wedding Impossible.
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Guy Ritchie is one of the most recognizable British auteurs, thanks to his bold narratives that are a kind of Quentin Tarantino-esque stories framed by British humor and set in a British working-class and criminal milieu.
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
- 4/24/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Noah Weiland, the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, has unveiled a new song called “Time Will Tell” featuring his father’s previously unreleased vocals. The younger Weiland claims he decided to release the track after someone else threatened to release it in an extortion attempt.
In an Instagram post, Noah explained that he intended to hold onto the song until later in his singing career but was forced to release it after the apparent blackmail threat. He wrote:
“Can’t believe i’m saying this right now but basically i been getting blackmailed by a random number that somehow has a very old version of a song i have with my father. and because of that i am basically forced to release a song i had no intentions of releasing until way further into my career cause this coward rly thinks i’m about to send...
In an Instagram post, Noah explained that he intended to hold onto the song until later in his singing career but was forced to release it after the apparent blackmail threat. He wrote:
“Can’t believe i’m saying this right now but basically i been getting blackmailed by a random number that somehow has a very old version of a song i have with my father. and because of that i am basically forced to release a song i had no intentions of releasing until way further into my career cause this coward rly thinks i’m about to send...
- 4/23/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Beatles‘ Revolver is one of several great albums that came out in 1966 and changed the entire trajectory of rock music. Donovan, one of the rock stars who made 1966 a watershed year, discussed why so many musicians made history at the same time. At least one of his comments was questionable at best.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
Donovan said civil rights inspired The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
When people think about the 1960s, they are probably thinking about the period from 1966 to 1969. That era typified most of the artistic and aesthetic elements that defined the decade. Prior to 1966, 1960s music mostly sounded like 1950s music, as evidenced by Phil Spector’s early girl group songs and The Beatles’ bubblegum rock ‘n’ roll tunes.
During a 2016 interview with Billboard, Donovan discussed the musical legacy of 1966. That was the year of Donovan’s Sunshine Superman, The Beatles’ Revolver, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, and Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
During an interview about great songs, Bob Dylan discussed the effects that two Beatles songs had on him. He said one makes him feel like he’s levitating. The other gives him a clear picture in his mind’s eye. Interestingly, John Lennon wasn’t interested in co-writing one of those songs.
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
Bob Dylan said this Beatles song could be played many ways and still amaze him
In 2022, Dylan released his fascinating book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. In an interview on his website, he discussed his idea of musical greatness. “I think a great song has the sentiments of the people in mind,” he said. “When you hear it, you get a gut reaction and an emotional one at the same time.
“A great song follows the logic of the heart and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it, like ‘Taxman,’ it can be played with...
- 4/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
No Paul McCartney song was created in a vacuum. A 1960s classic rock star said Paul took ideas from him. The star’s producer told him not to let Paul hear one of his tracks. The tune in question became a massive hit in the United States and the United Kingdom, and it is recognizable to this day.
Paul McCartney and another rock star inspired each other’s songs
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Donovan discussed the place he was in life when he wrote his most famous hit, the psychedelic classic “Sunshine Superman.” “At the time, I was great pals with The Beatles,” he said. “We were all experimenting, nicking sounds from each other.
“I was getting into baroque music and told my producer, Mickie Most, I wanted harpsichord on the track,” Donovan recalled. “‘You need an arranger,’ he said, introducing me to John Cameron who understood immediately.
Paul McCartney and another rock star inspired each other’s songs
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Donovan discussed the place he was in life when he wrote his most famous hit, the psychedelic classic “Sunshine Superman.” “At the time, I was great pals with The Beatles,” he said. “We were all experimenting, nicking sounds from each other.
“I was getting into baroque music and told my producer, Mickie Most, I wanted harpsichord on the track,” Donovan recalled. “‘You need an arranger,’ he said, introducing me to John Cameron who understood immediately.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When a friend calls, Dave Grohl answers. And when that particular friend is Josh Homme, calling to ask him to make an appearance at the Josh Homme & Friends benefit concert, the Foo Fighters frontman jumped straight into rehearsal mode. Grohl’s process started with pulling up the lyrics to Doja Cat’s rebellious single “Paint the Town Red” and concluded with him penning a completely new song specifically for Homme.
“I spent a couple of days trying to figure out like, ‘What the fuck am I gonna play?’” Grohl told...
“I spent a couple of days trying to figure out like, ‘What the fuck am I gonna play?’” Grohl told...
- 3/21/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
The Beatles‘ “I Am the Walrus” might seem like a psychedelic novelty today, but John Lennon adored it. He said it would appeal to fans of the Electric Light Orchestra. Interestingly, Elo has some deep connections to the Fab Four — particularly George Harrison during his solo era.
John Lennon explained why The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ was a personal favorite
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features the text of a radio interview from 1974. “And now we’re gonna play a track from Magical Mystery Tour, which is one of my favorite albums because it was so weird, and it’s ‘I Am the Walrus,'” he said. While Magical Mystery Tour is a classic, it’s generally not as acclaimed as other Beatles records such as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Revolver, or The White Album. It’s interesting that John valued Magical Mystery Tour so highly.
John Lennon explained why The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ was a personal favorite
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features the text of a radio interview from 1974. “And now we’re gonna play a track from Magical Mystery Tour, which is one of my favorite albums because it was so weird, and it’s ‘I Am the Walrus,'” he said. While Magical Mystery Tour is a classic, it’s generally not as acclaimed as other Beatles records such as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Revolver, or The White Album. It’s interesting that John valued Magical Mystery Tour so highly.
- 3/20/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While forgettable to anyone not tasked with remembering it, Guy Ritchie’s 2019 feature film “The Gentlemen” does embody the two distinct halves shaping the writer-director’s career to date. At the height of its binary world are the aristocrats: affluent Englishmen whose titles and estates grant them access to a refined class of lords and ladies. On the other end are the criminals: conniving Brits who do the dirty work necessary just to get by. What brings them together is Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), an American living in London who builds a massive marijuana business by hiding his farms under the sweeping landscapes of the rich and fortified. The aristocrats get a hefty kickback to support their lavish lifestyle, and the criminals get the relative safety only wealth can offer. Two classes colliding — which happens once someone inevitably screws up — is what gives “The Gentlemen” its juice. Or it’s supposed to,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Pop music phenoms come and go, fall in and out of favor and sometimes fade into total obscurity. Very few remain relevant a decade removed from their initial success, and you can count on maybe two hands the number of artists who can knock out a new song or reissue and top the Billboard charts 50-plus years after their debut.
And then there's The Beatles.
From the moment they scored their first number one hit in the U.K. with 1963's "From Me to You," The Beatles drew on their multitude of musical influences — blues, country, rockabilly, and the sui generis soul sounds pulsating out of Motown — to create perfectly constructed, infectiously catchy singles that earwormed their way into the fabric of your being. Within three years of breaking big in the U.S., they released the pioneering folk-rock LP "Rubber Soul," flirted with psychedelia and raga on the expansive "Revolver,...
And then there's The Beatles.
From the moment they scored their first number one hit in the U.K. with 1963's "From Me to You," The Beatles drew on their multitude of musical influences — blues, country, rockabilly, and the sui generis soul sounds pulsating out of Motown — to create perfectly constructed, infectiously catchy singles that earwormed their way into the fabric of your being. Within three years of breaking big in the U.S., they released the pioneering folk-rock LP "Rubber Soul," flirted with psychedelia and raga on the expansive "Revolver,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
South Korean sales outfit K-Movie Entertainment has boarded upcoming Thai action horror Operation Undead and is introducing the title to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin.
The film, now in production, is set in 1941 and centres on a unit of Thai soldiers who are pitted against invading Japanese forces with a terrifying biological weapon, which has plans of its own. A first look at the film can be seen above.
The leader of the unit is played by Awat Ratanapintha, the star of gritty romantic drama Doi Boy, which premiered at Busan in October and was acquired by Netflix.
The film, now in production, is set in 1941 and centres on a unit of Thai soldiers who are pitted against invading Japanese forces with a terrifying biological weapon, which has plans of its own. A first look at the film can be seen above.
The leader of the unit is played by Awat Ratanapintha, the star of gritty romantic drama Doi Boy, which premiered at Busan in October and was acquired by Netflix.
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
South Korean revenge thriller Revolver, starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon and directed by Oh Seung-uk, has been sold to key territories in Europe and Asia by Plus M Entertainment.
The upcoming feature has been acquired for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won best actress at Cannes in 2007 for her performance in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, with director Oh, having previously starred in the filmmaker’s The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015.
In Revolver, Jeon stars...
The upcoming feature has been acquired for France (Bac Films), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Runup Vietnam), and Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Purple Plan).
The film reunites Jeon, who won best actress at Cannes in 2007 for her performance in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, with director Oh, having previously starred in the filmmaker’s The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015.
In Revolver, Jeon stars...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
South Korean action film The Roundup: Punishment has been sold to a string of key territories including the US by sales agent K-Movie Entertainment, ahead of its world premiere at the Berlinale.
Deals have been closed for North America and Germany (Capelight Pictures), the UK, Australia and New Zealand (Signal Pictures), Italy (Tucker Film), Japan (Happinet Phantom Studios), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Southeast Asia (Clover Films), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Lotte Vietnam), India (Indo Overseas Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis and Baltics (Mauris Film) and inflight (Kairos Distribution).
It marks the fourth in the blockbuster franchise starring Don Lee (aka...
Deals have been closed for North America and Germany (Capelight Pictures), the UK, Australia and New Zealand (Signal Pictures), Italy (Tucker Film), Japan (Happinet Phantom Studios), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Southeast Asia (Clover Films), Taiwan (Moviecloud), Vietnam (Lotte Vietnam), India (Indo Overseas Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis and Baltics (Mauris Film) and inflight (Kairos Distribution).
It marks the fourth in the blockbuster franchise starring Don Lee (aka...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
After watching Guy Ritchie’s 2005 film Revolver, starring Jason Statham, many viewers might be looking for some further explanation of its plot and the true meaning behind it.
The story focuses on Jake Green (played by Jason Statham) following a seven-year stint in prison. Not long after being released, he finds himself in hot waters with local crime boss Dorothy Macha, quickly being forced on the run and needing the protection of two mystery benefactors.
However, for those who have seen the story, that description only scratches the surface of everything the movie tries so desperately to do.
Read full article on The Direct.
The story focuses on Jake Green (played by Jason Statham) following a seven-year stint in prison. Not long after being released, he finds himself in hot waters with local crime boss Dorothy Macha, quickly being forced on the run and needing the protection of two mystery benefactors.
However, for those who have seen the story, that description only scratches the surface of everything the movie tries so desperately to do.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/9/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Paul McCartney and John Lennon put so much extra work into their music sometimes that it’s remarkable. For example, they once turned the handwritten lyrics of a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul into a work of art. The piece soon fell into the possession of a famous musician.
Paul McCartney got high and made colorful art inspired by The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
On the surface, The Beatles’ “The Word” isn’t much of a psychedelic song. It has more in common with the Motown music of the 1960s than Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Despite this, “The Word” has hippie vibes. It proclaims the importance of love, which The Beatles would later do in their most popular psychedelic song, “All You Need Is Love.” “The Word” also paved the way for John’s high-minded solo songs like “Imagine” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).”
In the...
Paul McCartney got high and made colorful art inspired by The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
On the surface, The Beatles’ “The Word” isn’t much of a psychedelic song. It has more in common with the Motown music of the 1960s than Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Despite this, “The Word” has hippie vibes. It proclaims the importance of love, which The Beatles would later do in their most popular psychedelic song, “All You Need Is Love.” “The Word” also paved the way for John’s high-minded solo songs like “Imagine” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).”
In the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney isn’t always the most confident man. He once freaked out that The Beatles’ Revolver was entirely out of tune. He explained how the other Beatles reacted to his feelings. John Lennon had something interesting to say about Revolver in retrospect.
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
Paul McCartney said listening to The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ horrified him
During a 2018 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul called Revolver “one of the early Beatles records.” That’s an odd statement. The Beatles bubblegum albums like Please Please Me are usually classified as their early records. Revolver came in the latter half of the band’s career and they’d already made the transition to psychedelic music by that point. Then again, Paul probably has a better understanding of The Beatles’ chronology than anyone else.
Paul wasn’t always a fan of Revolver. “I got the horrors one day,” he said. “I thought it was outta tune. I...
- 1/28/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 66th edition of the Blue Ribbon Awards, presented by the Association of Tokyo Film Journalists, has announced its winners on January 24, 2024. The nominees are selected from movies released in 2023. The trifecta wins for “Godzilla Minus One” come as no surprise, sweeping the Best Film, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories. Yuya Ishii picks up the Best Director award for both his movies “The Moon” and “Masked Hearts”.
Best Film
Masked Hearts
Ichiko
Egoist
Monster
The Dry Spell
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
(Ab)normal Desire
The Moon
One Last Bloom
Perfect Days
Bad Lands
September 1923
Do Unto Others
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Best Director
Yuya Ishii – The Moon, Masked Hearts
Hirokazu Koreeda – Monster
Daishi Matsunaga – Egoist
Takashi Yamazaki – Godzilla Minus One
Yoji Yamada – Mom, Is That You?!
Best Actor
Goro Inagaki – (Ab)normal Desire
Ryunosuke Kamiki – Godzilla Minus One, We're Broke, My Lord!
Best Film
Masked Hearts
Ichiko
Egoist
Monster
The Dry Spell
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
(Ab)normal Desire
The Moon
One Last Bloom
Perfect Days
Bad Lands
September 1923
Do Unto Others
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Best Director
Yuya Ishii – The Moon, Masked Hearts
Hirokazu Koreeda – Monster
Daishi Matsunaga – Egoist
Takashi Yamazaki – Godzilla Minus One
Yoji Yamada – Mom, Is That You?!
Best Actor
Goro Inagaki – (Ab)normal Desire
Ryunosuke Kamiki – Godzilla Minus One, We're Broke, My Lord!
- 1/25/2024
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Music publishing company Primary Wave has acquired a partnership in Scott Weiland’s catalog, including the late singer’s work in Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and his solo material.
The deal is being termed a partnership with Weiland’s estate, as opposed to a full acquisition. According to a press release, “Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant partner with Weiland’s estate on the iconic singer and songwriter’s legendary catalog.”
Brian Harris Frank of Shelter Music Group and Dana Dufine of Dbd Squared Entertainment, who jointly manage Weiland’s estate, stated: “We believe that Primary Wave are the perfect partners to secure Scott’s legacy as one of the great frontmen in rock history. We look forward to working with Larry, Natalia, Adam, and their teams and believe that their ability to connect artists with culture will ensure that Scott’s impact will be felt for generations.
The deal is being termed a partnership with Weiland’s estate, as opposed to a full acquisition. According to a press release, “Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant partner with Weiland’s estate on the iconic singer and songwriter’s legendary catalog.”
Brian Harris Frank of Shelter Music Group and Dana Dufine of Dbd Squared Entertainment, who jointly manage Weiland’s estate, stated: “We believe that Primary Wave are the perfect partners to secure Scott’s legacy as one of the great frontmen in rock history. We look forward to working with Larry, Natalia, Adam, and their teams and believe that their ability to connect artists with culture will ensure that Scott’s impact will be felt for generations.
- 1/24/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
At best, Guy Ritchie's reputation errors on the side of eclectic. The British-born director has embraced a multitude of genres, breathing new life into crime thrillers in the early days of his career before banking a hard left to experiment with historical fiction, romance, and war. The films got bigger, and slicker, as Ritchie progressed as a filmmaker. He's worked hard to launch franchises, to build heightened worlds that run on intrigue and irreverence above all. And though not every project has worked out in Ritchie's favor, his sure-footed style has always been a heady joy to watch.
Sure, Ritchie's over-the-top style is at times easy to poke fun at. He's more or less made the same movie over and over, regardless of genre. "Sherlock Holmes" is not unlike "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," nor is "Snatch" all that far off from "RockNRolla." But there's something...
Sure, Ritchie's over-the-top style is at times easy to poke fun at. He's more or less made the same movie over and over, regardless of genre. "Sherlock Holmes" is not unlike "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," nor is "Snatch" all that far off from "RockNRolla." But there's something...
- 1/21/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Paris-based The Party Film Sales has boarded renowned Icelandic auteur Rúnar Rúnarsson’s fourth pic, “When the Light Breaks,” which is selected for Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market’s works in progress session.
Rúnarsson serves as producer together with Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films, in co-production with local banner Halibut, Holland’s Revolver, France’s Eaux Vives/Jour2Fête and Croatia’s MP Film.
Lauded for his coming-of age tales set against Iceland’s majestic scenery, Rúnarsson saw his international breakthrough in 2008 with his Oscar-nominated short “Two Birds.” Since then, he has delivered equally poetic fare in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2011 entry “Volcano,” San Sebastian 2015 winner “Sparrows “ and 2019 Valladolid and Lübeck fest winner “Echo.”
As in his earlier works, Rúnarsson was inspired by a personal event for “When the Light Breaks”. “Ever since experiencing the loss of a friend as a young man, I wanted to deal with the...
Rúnarsson serves as producer together with Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films, in co-production with local banner Halibut, Holland’s Revolver, France’s Eaux Vives/Jour2Fête and Croatia’s MP Film.
Lauded for his coming-of age tales set against Iceland’s majestic scenery, Rúnarsson saw his international breakthrough in 2008 with his Oscar-nominated short “Two Birds.” Since then, he has delivered equally poetic fare in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2011 entry “Volcano,” San Sebastian 2015 winner “Sparrows “ and 2019 Valladolid and Lübeck fest winner “Echo.”
As in his earlier works, Rúnarsson was inspired by a personal event for “When the Light Breaks”. “Ever since experiencing the loss of a friend as a young man, I wanted to deal with the...
- 1/16/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
The Beatles‘ love songs are untouchable. While talking with a 1990s rock star, Ringo Starr revealed the album where The Beatles started writing songs about love that were more cosmic. The album in question was a huge upgrade from the boy band that gave us “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me.”
Ringo Starr discussed The Beatles’ love songs with Dave Grohl from Nirvana
In a 2019 Rolling Stone article, Ringo and Dave Grohl interviewed each other. Grohl made an observation about The Beatles. “Love has always been a theme with The Beatles,” he said. “At the beginning.”
Ringo concurred, noting that The Beatles initially wrote love songs directed at girls, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
Grohl asked Ringo when the love in The Beatles’ music became more spiritual and universal. “Probably ’round about ’67, going into the Revolver album,” Ringo replied. “I mean, you know, we were growing up,...
Ringo Starr discussed The Beatles’ love songs with Dave Grohl from Nirvana
In a 2019 Rolling Stone article, Ringo and Dave Grohl interviewed each other. Grohl made an observation about The Beatles. “Love has always been a theme with The Beatles,” he said. “At the beginning.”
Ringo concurred, noting that The Beatles initially wrote love songs directed at girls, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
Grohl asked Ringo when the love in The Beatles’ music became more spiritual and universal. “Probably ’round about ’67, going into the Revolver album,” Ringo replied. “I mean, you know, we were growing up,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
reVolver Podcasts, a trailblazer in multicultural podcasting, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Roku, bringing the best multicultural podcasts to the Roku platform. This strategic partnership is set to redefine the podcasting landscape and enhance the accessibility of diverse audio content.
In a move that marks a new era in podcasting, reVolver Podcasts is proud to introduce Podcast Fast (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels, developed in collaboration with Adori, a pioneering force in content distribution and monetization. This transformative initiative is poised to debut with an exhilarating launch on Roku, solidifying reVolver Podcasts' commitment to expanding the reach and impact of multicultural content.
The introduction of Podcast Fast channels is a game-changer for the podcasting industry. This collaboration provides podcasters with an exceptional platform to broaden their audience and elevate the podcast listening experience. This initiative not only empowers talented content creators but also redefines the podcasting landscape as a whole,...
In a move that marks a new era in podcasting, reVolver Podcasts is proud to introduce Podcast Fast (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels, developed in collaboration with Adori, a pioneering force in content distribution and monetization. This transformative initiative is poised to debut with an exhilarating launch on Roku, solidifying reVolver Podcasts' commitment to expanding the reach and impact of multicultural content.
The introduction of Podcast Fast channels is a game-changer for the podcasting industry. This collaboration provides podcasters with an exceptional platform to broaden their audience and elevate the podcast listening experience. This initiative not only empowers talented content creators but also redefines the podcasting landscape as a whole,...
- 12/6/2023
- Podnews.net
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ 1962-1966 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’) collections are today released in 2023 Edition packages by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Since their first incarnations appeared 50 years ago, these albums have introduced successive generations to The Beatles’ music. Now, both collections’ tracklists have been expanded, with all the songs mixed in true stereo and Dolby Atmos. New 4Cd and 180-gram 6Lp vinyl collections pair ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ in slipcased sets. The UK single version of “Love Me Do” now kicks off 1962-1966 (2023 Edition), and the smash hit single “Now And Then” is featured on 1967-1970 (2023 Edition) to complete the career-spanning collections.
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
- 11/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The Beatles’ 1962-1966 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’) collections are today released in 2023 Edition packages by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Since their first incarnations appeared 50 years ago, these albums have introduced successive generations to The Beatles’ music. Now, both collections’ tracklists have been expanded, with all the songs mixed in true stereo and Dolby Atmos. New 4Cd and 180-gram 6Lp vinyl collections pair ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ in slipcased sets. The UK single version of “Love Me Do” now kicks off 1962-1966 (2023 Edition), and the smash hit single “Now And Then” is featured on 1967-1970 (2023 Edition) to complete the career-spanning collections.
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions)
Stereo mixes:
Both collections: digital; streaming; 2Cd; 180g 3Lp black vinyl; 180g 6Lp black vinyl slipcased set; limited edition Beatles Store exclusives: 3Lp colored vinyl (red for ‘Red’/blue for ‘Blue’); 4Cd slipcased set; 6Lp colored vinyl slipcased set
Dolby Atmos mixes:...
- 11/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
The Beatles‘ “Now and Then” was produced by the son of the Fab Four’s original producer. He felt the tune was reminiscent of a track from The Beatles’ Abbey Road. He also said “Now and Then” sounded “too schmaltzy” at one point.
How The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ references their previous work
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, The Beatles’ regular producer. Making a name for his own, Giles has produced a number of classic rock projects, including remasterings of The Beatles’ Revolver and The White Album, as well as The Beatles’ new single “Now and Then.”
During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles said “Now and Then” recalled an oft-forgotten ballad from Abbey Road. “Then you get to the [slide guitar] solo section, and I switched to using the full string section for that bit, because it sounds to me a bit like ‘Golden Slumbers,'” he said. “You know,...
How The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ references their previous work
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, The Beatles’ regular producer. Making a name for his own, Giles has produced a number of classic rock projects, including remasterings of The Beatles’ Revolver and The White Album, as well as The Beatles’ new single “Now and Then.”
During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles said “Now and Then” recalled an oft-forgotten ballad from Abbey Road. “Then you get to the [slide guitar] solo section, and I switched to using the full string section for that bit, because it sounds to me a bit like ‘Golden Slumbers,'” he said. “You know,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Contrary to some reports, The Beatles‘ “Now and Then” was not created using artificial intelligence. A producer discussed how tidbits of The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and other songs were used to finish “Now and Then.” Shockingly, “Now and Then” isn’t much of a hit in the United States so far and “Eleanor Rigby” missed the top 10.
The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ includes bits of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘Because’
Giles Martin is the son of Beatles producer George Martin. Giles worked on a number of Beatles projects, including the album Love, which features the music of the Fab Four Cirque du Soleil show Love. He also helped produce The Beatles’ “Now and Then.” During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles discussed the reported use of AI to create “Now and Then.”
“It’s not artificial or intelligent,” he said. “No, it’s the same process that I used … in Love. And Paul was nervous about this,...
The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ includes bits of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘Because’
Giles Martin is the son of Beatles producer George Martin. Giles worked on a number of Beatles projects, including the album Love, which features the music of the Fab Four Cirque du Soleil show Love. He also helped produce The Beatles’ “Now and Then.” During a 2023 interview with Variety, Giles discussed the reported use of AI to create “Now and Then.”
“It’s not artificial or intelligent,” he said. “No, it’s the same process that I used … in Love. And Paul was nervous about this,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Who had the release of a new Beatles song on their 2023 bingo card? On November 2nd, the legendary band will return with what is being described as their “final song.”
Featuring all four Beatles — John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr — “Now and Then” began its journey as a home demo of Lennon’s, which was then worked on by the other three Beatles in the mid-90s, during the same period that they made their only other post-breakup songs, “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” At the time, though, a loud hum in Lennon’s original recording rendered the demo essentially unusable, and though an effort was made to flesh the song out, it was ultimately abandoned.
Fast-forward to 2021, when Peter Jackson was working on his celebrated documentary, The Beatles: Get Back. For that production, Jackson’s team utilized WingNut Films’ Mal audio AI technology to...
Featuring all four Beatles — John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr — “Now and Then” began its journey as a home demo of Lennon’s, which was then worked on by the other three Beatles in the mid-90s, during the same period that they made their only other post-breakup songs, “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” At the time, though, a loud hum in Lennon’s original recording rendered the demo essentially unusable, and though an effort was made to flesh the song out, it was ultimately abandoned.
Fast-forward to 2021, when Peter Jackson was working on his celebrated documentary, The Beatles: Get Back. For that production, Jackson’s team utilized WingNut Films’ Mal audio AI technology to...
- 10/26/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Some classic rock songs changed everything for the bands that made them. The producer of several Fab Four albums said a song from The Beatles’ Revolver was a sea change in the band’s career. Sadly, the song did not make as much of an impact on the public as it could have.
A producer said a song from The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ proved the band was ‘relentless’
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, who produced all of The Beatles’ albums. Giles made a name for himself producing the 50th anniversary rereleases of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The White Album, and Abbey Road. During a 2022 interview with USA Today, he discussed Revolver: Special Edition. He said the album’s song “Tomorrow Never Knows” was a turning point for the Fab Four.
“Just the way the drums open the song, you can sense they turned their back...
A producer said a song from The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ proved the band was ‘relentless’
Giles Martin is the son of George Martin, who produced all of The Beatles’ albums. Giles made a name for himself producing the 50th anniversary rereleases of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The White Album, and Abbey Road. During a 2022 interview with USA Today, he discussed Revolver: Special Edition. He said the album’s song “Tomorrow Never Knows” was a turning point for the Fab Four.
“Just the way the drums open the song, you can sense they turned their back...
- 10/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ “Yellow Submarine” was unquestionably a highlight of Ringo Starr’s career but he said it wouldn’t have been as popular if its lyrics were slightly different. He thought fans would have been put off if the submarine was “deep purple.” Interestingly, The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” originally started with a 30-second intro that was very different from anything in the final version of the song. Ringo said the tune came from a period in the Fab Four’s career where they were heavily influenced by a very 1960s muse: drugs.
Paul McCartney decided The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ should focus on the color yellow
During a 2022 interview with USA Today, Ringo discussed his recollections of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” from 1966. “The boys used to write a song for me and they’d present whatever they thought would be good for me,” he said. “They had this song and they decided to liven it up.
Paul McCartney decided The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ should focus on the color yellow
During a 2022 interview with USA Today, Ringo discussed his recollections of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” from 1966. “The boys used to write a song for me and they’d present whatever they thought would be good for me,” he said. “They had this song and they decided to liven it up.
- 10/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The son of a famous producer found a demo of The Beatles‘ “Yellow Submarine” with John Lennon singing the lead vocal. The demo includes some morose lyrics. Ringo Starr revealed that other members of the band decided to “liven up” the song before they had him sing it.
Producer George Martin’s son compared The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ demo to gold
In 2022, USA Today reported John moped a lot in a demo of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” In the demo, he sangs lines like “In the place where I was born, no one cared, no one cared,” “and the name that I was born, no one cared,” and “in the town where I come from, no one cared.”
Giles Martin, son of Fab Four producer George Martin, discussed the demo. “I had no idea it existed,” he said. “It was a complete discovery and I was surprised. One of the...
Producer George Martin’s son compared The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ demo to gold
In 2022, USA Today reported John moped a lot in a demo of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” In the demo, he sangs lines like “In the place where I was born, no one cared, no one cared,” “and the name that I was born, no one cared,” and “in the town where I come from, no one cared.”
Giles Martin, son of Fab Four producer George Martin, discussed the demo. “I had no idea it existed,” he said. “It was a complete discovery and I was surprised. One of the...
- 10/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
First looks at both upcoming films revealed.
South Korea’s Plus M Entertainment is set to launch sales on romantic drama Love In The Big City and revenge thriller Revolver at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.
A first look at both titles can be seen above.
Revolver reunites Cannes best actress winner Jeon Do-yeon with director Oh Seung-uk for the first time since The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015. Jeon is also known for roles in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, for which she won the best actress award at Cannes in 2007, and more recently Netflix feature Kill Boksoon,...
South Korea’s Plus M Entertainment is set to launch sales on romantic drama Love In The Big City and revenge thriller Revolver at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.
A first look at both titles can be seen above.
Revolver reunites Cannes best actress winner Jeon Do-yeon with director Oh Seung-uk for the first time since The Shameless, which played in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2015. Jeon is also known for roles in Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine, for which she won the best actress award at Cannes in 2007, and more recently Netflix feature Kill Boksoon,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Bottoms (Emma Seligman)
It’s beginning to feel like South By Southwest is the Rachel Sennott Festival. After breaking out there three years ago with Shiva Baby (the movie premiered as a short in 2018 and would have again as a feature in 2020 if not for the pandemic), she made waves last year in Austin with sleeper horror hit Bodies Bodies Bodies. Now Sennott’s back with Bottoms, one of two new movies she’s headlining this week, and which adopts many characteristics of an SXSW offering: it’s gay, it’s bloody, and it’s horny. – Jake K. (full review)
Where to Stream: VOD
Cassandro (Roger Ross Williams)
Rather than reverting to a traditional biopic structure––i.e. a greatest hits (and...
Bottoms (Emma Seligman)
It’s beginning to feel like South By Southwest is the Rachel Sennott Festival. After breaking out there three years ago with Shiva Baby (the movie premiered as a short in 2018 and would have again as a feature in 2020 if not for the pandemic), she made waves last year in Austin with sleeper horror hit Bodies Bodies Bodies. Now Sennott’s back with Bottoms, one of two new movies she’s headlining this week, and which adopts many characteristics of an SXSW offering: it’s gay, it’s bloody, and it’s horny. – Jake K. (full review)
Where to Stream: VOD
Cassandro (Roger Ross Williams)
Rather than reverting to a traditional biopic structure––i.e. a greatest hits (and...
- 9/22/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke were once a bit hesitant in letting their daughter star in projects with them. They both wanted to make sure acting was for her before even thinking about collaborating.
Why Maya Hawke couldn’t work with her parents at first Maya Hawke | Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Hawke and Thurman hoped that their daughter had a natural passion for acting, and didn’t want to do it just because it ran in the family business. They felt the film industry could’ve been a bit overwhelming for their daughter if her heart wasn’t in the right place. Because of their own history as celebrities, the former couple were careful not to throw Maya into the spotlight too early.
“They were wary of the public life side of acting and the difficulties of that. They also tried to protect me from falling into acting,” Maya...
Why Maya Hawke couldn’t work with her parents at first Maya Hawke | Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Hawke and Thurman hoped that their daughter had a natural passion for acting, and didn’t want to do it just because it ran in the family business. They felt the film industry could’ve been a bit overwhelming for their daughter if her heart wasn’t in the right place. Because of their own history as celebrities, the former couple were careful not to throw Maya into the spotlight too early.
“They were wary of the public life side of acting and the difficulties of that. They also tried to protect me from falling into acting,” Maya...
- 8/25/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
During recording sessions for The Beatles’ White Album, the band’s behavior was so terrible that audio engineer Geoff Emerick quit. He had worked with The Beatles on multiple albums but concluded he could no longer take their fights. When he told the band he was leaving, they were clearly guilty. Emerick said The Beatles’ behavior reminded him of school children.
The Beatles’ behavior was childish, according to an engineer
During sessions for the White Album, The Beatles bickered, rolled their eyes at each other’s music, and worked long, arduous hours. After witnessing a shouting match between Paul McCartney and producer George Martin, Emerick decided he’d had enough. Martin and studio manager Alan Stagge begged him to stay for another week while they found a replacement, but he refused.
“At the conclusion of my meeting with Stagge, only one task remained, and that was to tell the band,...
The Beatles’ behavior was childish, according to an engineer
During sessions for the White Album, The Beatles bickered, rolled their eyes at each other’s music, and worked long, arduous hours. After witnessing a shouting match between Paul McCartney and producer George Martin, Emerick decided he’d had enough. Martin and studio manager Alan Stagge begged him to stay for another week while they found a replacement, but he refused.
“At the conclusion of my meeting with Stagge, only one task remained, and that was to tell the band,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
One of Paul McCartney’s solo songs was the result of a “happy accident.” He compared the tune to The Beatles’ “I’m Only Sleeping” from the album Revolver. Paul’s solo song appeared on an album that became No. 1 hit decades into his career.
One of Paul McCartney‘s solo songs starts with drums. Those drums were supposed to be in a different part of the track. Subsequently, Paul compared that solo song to The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” for a very specific reason.
1 of Paul McCartney’s solo songs has a random opening but the singer likes it anyway
During a 2021 interview with The New Yorker, Paul discussed accidents in his music. “I always think of things like these as being happy accidents,” he said. “Like when someone played the tape machine backward in Abbey Road and the four of us stopped in our tracks and went,...
One of Paul McCartney’s solo songs was the result of a “happy accident.” He compared the tune to The Beatles’ “I’m Only Sleeping” from the album Revolver. Paul’s solo song appeared on an album that became No. 1 hit decades into his career.
One of Paul McCartney‘s solo songs starts with drums. Those drums were supposed to be in a different part of the track. Subsequently, Paul compared that solo song to The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” for a very specific reason.
1 of Paul McCartney’s solo songs has a random opening but the singer likes it anyway
During a 2021 interview with The New Yorker, Paul discussed accidents in his music. “I always think of things like these as being happy accidents,” he said. “Like when someone played the tape machine backward in Abbey Road and the four of us stopped in our tracks and went,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Paul McCartney revealed what inspired the “face in a jar” from The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” He said The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” could not be replicated on a stage. For this reason, he compared it to another Revolver song: “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Paul McCartney revealed The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” was partly inspired by his mother’s skin routine. He said his mom’s hygiene choices scared him. In addition, he revealed a pair of controversial writers really liked “Eleanor Rigby.”
Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ was inspired by a cream he loves
During a 2021 interview with The New Yorker, Paul discussed how skin cream inspired “Eleanor Rigby.” “My mum’s favorite cold cream was Nivea, and I love it to this day,” he said. “That’s the cold cream I was thinking of in the description of the face Eleanor keeps ‘in a jar by the door.
Paul McCartney revealed what inspired the “face in a jar” from The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby.” He said The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” could not be replicated on a stage. For this reason, he compared it to another Revolver song: “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Paul McCartney revealed The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” was partly inspired by his mother’s skin routine. He said his mom’s hygiene choices scared him. In addition, he revealed a pair of controversial writers really liked “Eleanor Rigby.”
Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ was inspired by a cream he loves
During a 2021 interview with The New Yorker, Paul discussed how skin cream inspired “Eleanor Rigby.” “My mum’s favorite cold cream was Nivea, and I love it to this day,” he said. “That’s the cold cream I was thinking of in the description of the face Eleanor keeps ‘in a jar by the door.
- 8/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Alfred Hitchcock fired the composer behind “Vertigo” and “Psycho” over creative differences during the production of “Torn Curtain” in May 1966, it was clear that film music was changing. Although Bernard Herrmann’s theremin-laden score for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” had changed the game, his rugged determination not to succumb to rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, or (God forbid) “theme tune” scores that were quickly becoming all the rage in Hollywood made him an enemy of serial pragmatist Hitchcock. They never worked together again.
Three months later, The Beatles released “Revolver,” with what The Village Voice called a “bent and pulverised sound” — and pop music had gone electronic. Amid times a-changin’, Herrmann dug his heels in. His final score a decade later, for “Taxi Driver,” is as classic as they come.
When the synthesizer again altered the sound of film music in the 1980s, Herrmann’s fingerprints were, ironically,...
Three months later, The Beatles released “Revolver,” with what The Village Voice called a “bent and pulverised sound” — and pop music had gone electronic. Amid times a-changin’, Herrmann dug his heels in. His final score a decade later, for “Taxi Driver,” is as classic as they come.
When the synthesizer again altered the sound of film music in the 1980s, Herrmann’s fingerprints were, ironically,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Adam Solomons
- Indiewire
Tl;Dr:
The Beatles’ Revolver and Rubber Soul were similar in one major way. George Harrison revealed what he thought of both records. He contrasted them to the soundtrack for Yellow Submarine.
The Beatles never played Revolver songs live. On one hand, The Beatles’ technical limitations stopped them from playing those songs on tour. In addition, death threats reportedly caused them to quit touring.
The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ and ‘Rubber Soul’ were too complex to recreate on a stage
According to the 2011 book The Beatles Uncensored: On the Record, the band grew less interested in playing live after the release of Rubber Soul and Revolver. This was because tunes from those albums involved lots of studio trickery the band couldn’t replicate on tour. The Fab Four weren’t able to use synthesizers, a sophisticated sound system, or a live orchestra on tour.
The Beatles Uncensored also says the band’s...
The Beatles’ Revolver and Rubber Soul were similar in one major way. George Harrison revealed what he thought of both records. He contrasted them to the soundtrack for Yellow Submarine.
The Beatles never played Revolver songs live. On one hand, The Beatles’ technical limitations stopped them from playing those songs on tour. In addition, death threats reportedly caused them to quit touring.
The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ and ‘Rubber Soul’ were too complex to recreate on a stage
According to the 2011 book The Beatles Uncensored: On the Record, the band grew less interested in playing live after the release of Rubber Soul and Revolver. This was because tunes from those albums involved lots of studio trickery the band couldn’t replicate on tour. The Fab Four weren’t able to use synthesizers, a sophisticated sound system, or a live orchestra on tour.
The Beatles Uncensored also says the band’s...
- 8/13/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
John Lennon compared TV music to The Beatles’ Revolver. He felt advertisements were “selling” President Richard Nixon. Revolver became a smash in two different decades in the United Kingdom.
In the early 1970s, John Lennon said jingles sounded like The Beatles’ Revolver. In addition, he revealed what he thought about advertising. Notably, Revolver produced three hits in the United States and two in the United Kingdom.
John Lennon said jingles were as good as the music from The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features an interview from 1972. In it, John discussed the Fab Four’s influence. “People are talking about Beatles music,” he said. “The commercial music on TV they use for the back of ads is as good as Revolver, it sounds like to me.
“When you make a decision about the kind of music you’re gonna make and you...
John Lennon compared TV music to The Beatles’ Revolver. He felt advertisements were “selling” President Richard Nixon. Revolver became a smash in two different decades in the United Kingdom.
In the early 1970s, John Lennon said jingles sounded like The Beatles’ Revolver. In addition, he revealed what he thought about advertising. Notably, Revolver produced three hits in the United States and two in the United Kingdom.
John Lennon said jingles were as good as the music from The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
The book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon features an interview from 1972. In it, John discussed the Fab Four’s influence. “People are talking about Beatles music,” he said. “The commercial music on TV they use for the back of ads is as good as Revolver, it sounds like to me.
“When you make a decision about the kind of music you’re gonna make and you...
- 8/10/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s not much of a secret as to how The Beatles became the biggest band in the world. The easy songwriting relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney created fantastic music that spoke to a receptive post-war generation of music fans. Sometimes, however, they wrote separately before collaborating. And it almost got Paul in trouble one time. The police nearly busted Paul McCartney as he wrote “Eleanor Rigby” with the songwriter Donovan.
The police could have arrested Paul McCartney as he wrote ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Though not as successful as The Beatles, singer-songwriter Donovan was a 1960s star in his own right. The Scotsman had top-10 singles in England with “Catch the Wind” and “Colours” in the first half of 1965 (per the Official Charts Company) before he helped McCartney write “Yellow Submarine” in 1966.
That wasn’t the only Paul McCartney song from Revolver that Donovan helped shape. Macca brought a...
The police could have arrested Paul McCartney as he wrote ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Though not as successful as The Beatles, singer-songwriter Donovan was a 1960s star in his own right. The Scotsman had top-10 singles in England with “Catch the Wind” and “Colours” in the first half of 1965 (per the Official Charts Company) before he helped McCartney write “Yellow Submarine” in 1966.
That wasn’t the only Paul McCartney song from Revolver that Donovan helped shape. Macca brought a...
- 7/23/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Paul McCartney says singing The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” makes his past flash before his eyes. He revealed why he doesn’t want to retire. The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” was more popular in the United Kingdom than it was in the United States.
Paul McCartney said performing The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” makes him feel like he’s drowning. In addition, he called this a pleasant experience. Notably, “Eleanor Rigby” was a double A-side with another famous Beatles song in the United Kingdom.
Paul McCartney loves a line he wrote for The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’
During a 2015 interview with Esquire, Paul was asked why he continued to tour rather than sit back and relax. “Two reasons: I love it, and it’s my job,” he said. “Three reasons: the audience. You sing something and you get this incredible warmth back, this adulation. And who doesn’t like that? It’s amazing.
Paul McCartney says singing The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” makes his past flash before his eyes. He revealed why he doesn’t want to retire. The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” was more popular in the United Kingdom than it was in the United States.
Paul McCartney said performing The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” makes him feel like he’s drowning. In addition, he called this a pleasant experience. Notably, “Eleanor Rigby” was a double A-side with another famous Beatles song in the United Kingdom.
Paul McCartney loves a line he wrote for The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’
During a 2015 interview with Esquire, Paul was asked why he continued to tour rather than sit back and relax. “Two reasons: I love it, and it’s my job,” he said. “Three reasons: the audience. You sing something and you get this incredible warmth back, this adulation. And who doesn’t like that? It’s amazing.
- 7/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1967, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr took out a full-page ad in the Times about drugs. The Beatles believed Britain should legalize marijuana, so they financed an ad advocating for this and signed their names. It immediately caused a stir. In the House of Commons, the Minister of State gave a lengthy speech in which she quoted McCartney. She intended to show, based on his words, the dangers of drug use.
The House of Commons used a Paul McCartney quote about drugs
In 1967, all four Beatles helped finance a full-page advertisement advocating the legalization of marijuana. While they were among the 64 signatories supporting legalization on the ad, McCartney worried about negative publicity if people found out they paid for it. Word quickly got out, though, and caused an uproar.
The day the ad appeared in the Sunday Times, the House of Commons debated it. According to...
The House of Commons used a Paul McCartney quote about drugs
In 1967, all four Beatles helped finance a full-page advertisement advocating the legalization of marijuana. While they were among the 64 signatories supporting legalization on the ad, McCartney worried about negative publicity if people found out they paid for it. Word quickly got out, though, and caused an uproar.
The day the ad appeared in the Sunday Times, the House of Commons debated it. According to...
- 7/15/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney was reluctant to try LSD, but he eventually decided to take the drug with John Lennon. It was not his first time taking it, but he thought it would be important to experience it with Lennon. He said the experience brought them together and reminded him of how close they were as friends. He also described it as “freaky.”
Paul McCartney tried LSD with John Lennon for the first time after a recording session
During a recording session, Lennon accidentally took LSD thinking it was an amphetamine. It didn’t take long for him to realize he wasn’t going to get any work done with The Beatles. McCartney walked Lennon home, and when they arrived, he decided to take LSD too.
“I thought, maybe this is the moment where I should take a trip with him,” he said, per Rolling Stone. “It’s been coming for a long time.
Paul McCartney tried LSD with John Lennon for the first time after a recording session
During a recording session, Lennon accidentally took LSD thinking it was an amphetamine. It didn’t take long for him to realize he wasn’t going to get any work done with The Beatles. McCartney walked Lennon home, and when they arrived, he decided to take LSD too.
“I thought, maybe this is the moment where I should take a trip with him,” he said, per Rolling Stone. “It’s been coming for a long time.
- 7/8/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
By the middle of 1964, there weren’t many places George Harrison could go and not be known. And there weren’t many places — restaurants, clubs — that wouldn’t welcome a world-famous member of The Beatles. Yet the guitarist found one, and the doorman insulted George to his face when his clothes didn’t meet the dress code.
A doorman made fun of George Harrison as The Beatles guitarist tried to enter a club
If the Beatles were world-famous by the middle of 1964, then they were legends in the making in late 1966.
Harrison and his bandmates traded their impersonal raucous live performances for studio devotion, and it paid off with seminal albums such as Rubber Soul and 1966’s Revolver. The Fab Four had also starred in two massively successful and popular movies — A Hard Day’s Night and Help!.
The Rolling Stones hadn’t yet fully come into their own. Jimi Hendrix was still starting out.
A doorman made fun of George Harrison as The Beatles guitarist tried to enter a club
If the Beatles were world-famous by the middle of 1964, then they were legends in the making in late 1966.
Harrison and his bandmates traded their impersonal raucous live performances for studio devotion, and it paid off with seminal albums such as Rubber Soul and 1966’s Revolver. The Fab Four had also starred in two massively successful and popular movies — A Hard Day’s Night and Help!.
The Rolling Stones hadn’t yet fully come into their own. Jimi Hendrix was still starting out.
- 7/7/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For as long as there’s been classic rock, there have been musicians more than willing to sing about their vices. Namely sex, booze, and drugs. As with so many other things they did, The Beatles turned songs about smoking pot into mainstream successes. Let’s look at their tune “Got to Get You Into My Life” and six more of the best classic rock songs about weed.
1. ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’ Artist: The Beatles
The Fab Four incorporated marijuana into their creative process soon after Bob Dylan got them high and pranked them in 1964. Two years later, Paul McCartney wrote an ode to pot, “Got to Get You Into My Life,” disguised as a boy-girl love song. Which it was, if the boy was McCartney and the girl was nicknamed Mary Jane. Paul’s song appeared on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver, which many music fans considered the first psychedelic record.
1. ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’ Artist: The Beatles
The Fab Four incorporated marijuana into their creative process soon after Bob Dylan got them high and pranked them in 1964. Two years later, Paul McCartney wrote an ode to pot, “Got to Get You Into My Life,” disguised as a boy-girl love song. Which it was, if the boy was McCartney and the girl was nicknamed Mary Jane. Paul’s song appeared on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver, which many music fans considered the first psychedelic record.
- 7/4/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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