The trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” is here! The concert film from the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist in its entirety for the first time, which includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will debut exclusively on Disney+ one day early, Thursday, March 14, at 6:00pm PT/ 9:00pm ET.
The history-making, cinematic experience, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” directed by Sam Wrench, grossed more than $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making it the top selling concert film of all-time.
The Strangers is literally one of the most terrifying movies we’ve ever seen. The Franchise gets a new installment, coming soon!
THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 IS COMING TO THEATRES MAY 17, 2024.
Director: Renny Harlin
Screenplay: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland
Story: From director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning) comes THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1. Madelaine Petsch (TV’s “Riverdale”) stars as a young woman on a road trip with her fiancé. But when they stop at a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a vicious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason and must use courage and cunning to survive one long, terrifying night. Based on The Strangers written by Bryan Bertino.
About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of genre films. Recent titles include Ordinary Angels, The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, EXPEND4BLES, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, John Wick: Chapter 4, Jesus Revolution, Hotel Artemis, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Andrew Scott stars in limited series RIPLEY, streaming April 4, 2024 on Netflix.
Synopsis:
Tom Ripley (Scott), a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. The drama series is based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Crunchyroll®, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, revealed the winners for the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a live ceremony featuring global celebrity presenters and exciting musical performances, all to honor
the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The full list of winners can be found below and on the Anime Awards website.
The 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held live in Tokyo, Japan and livestreamed globally, hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. The winners for each category were revealed by a slate of global celebrity presenters, representing passionate anime fans from across entertainment including three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist Megan Thee Stallion, Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, award-winning actress Iman Vellani (MS. MARVEL and THE MARVELS), Academy Award winning duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), director Joaquim Dos Santos (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse), sports superstar DeMarcus Lawrence (NFL’s Dallas Cowboys) and wrestling legend Mercedes Varnado (Former WWE World Champion), as well as several international stars, including Indian film actor Rashmika Mandanna, director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer), Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and recording artist Labrinth, actress and entrepreneur Liza Soberano, Japanese TV personality and former Japanese Decathlon Champion So Takei, actress, singer and model Chiaki Kuriyama, and Japanese night club host, entrepreneur and TV personality Roland. The Anime Awards pre-show, co-hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu with content creator Lena Lemon, was also a celebrity and influencer affair featuring GRAMMY-nominated musician Porter Robinson, drag entertainer and international DJ Aquaria (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10), recording artist, producer and DJ Yaeji, rapper and artist Che Lingo, model, voice-over and film actor Vinnie Hacker, fashion creator Nava Rose, professional streamer Emiru, and recording artist Ylona Garcia.
Global fans were also treated to a variety of musical performances during the show including the first live performance of the official Anime Awards Theme Song, created and performed by composers Hiroyuki SAWANO (Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling) and KOHTA YAMAMOTO (Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins), a rendition of “battlecry”, the opening song of Samurai Champloo, performed by Shing02, OMA, and SPIN MASTER A-1 in commemoration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and an exciting performance of “Idol” by Japanese pop duo YOASOBI, who performed their Anime Award-winning song ahead of their set at Coachella. To honor fan-favorite anime series celebrating milestones, a unique medley of iconic songs from each series was performed by a live orchestra in a symphony format.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program celebrating the creators and performers powering anime’s continued ascent into pop culture dominance. This year, a record 34 million votes were cast by global fans to cheer their favorites into taking home the top honors, with some of the most engaged countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Mexico,
Spain and the United States in alphabetical order. The 2024 Anime Awards will be available to stream shortly on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch
“Anime fans from around the world have spoken and collectively, they cast more votes than in the history of the Anime Awards to crown the 2024 winners,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Anime is a powerful force, driving pop culture and connecting global fans and it is a privilege to celebrate and honor this dynamic artform.”
Sony Music Solutions, part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., supported Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.
Anime Awards 2024 Winners (Listed in alphabetical order by category)
Anime of the Year – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Action – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Best Anime Song – Idol by YOASOBI for【OSHI NO KO】
Best Art Direction – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Best Character Design – Sayaka Koiso, Tadashi Hiramatsu for JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Cinematography – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Comedy – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
Best Continuing Series – ONE PIECE
Best Director – Shota Goshozono, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Drama – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Best Ending Sequence – Akari by Soshi Sakiyama from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Fantasy – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Best Film – Suzume
Best Main Character – Monkey D. Luffy from ONE PIECE
Best New Series – Chainsaw Man
Best Opening Sequence – Where Our Blue Is by Tatsuya Kitani from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Original Anime – Buddy Daddies
Best Romance – Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Best Score – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Best Slice of Life – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Best Supporting Character – Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Voice Actor Performance (Arabic) – Taleb Alrefai, Senku Ishigami, Dr. STONE
Best Voice Actor Performance (Castilian) – Joel Gómez Jimenez, Denji, Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Actor Performance (English) – Ryan Colt Levy, Denji, Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Actor Performance (French) – Martial Le Minoux, Suguru Geto, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Voice Actor Performance (German) – Franziska Trunte, Power, Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Actor Performance (Italian) – Mosè Singh, Denji, Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Actor Performance (Japanese) – Yuichi Nakamura, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Voice Actor Performance (Brazilian Portuguese) – Léo Rabelo, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death
Best Voice Actor Performance (Latin Spanish) – Emilio Treviño, Denji, Chainsaw Man
“Must Protect At All Cost” Character – Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
DUNE: PART TWO opens to huge numbers this weekend, with a $75 million debut from 4,071 theatres for Warner Bros. The Denis Villeneuve-directed Blockbuster garners a stellar 95% on the Tomatometer from Critics. This his almost double its 2021 predecessor’s $41 million opening.
In second is two-week champ BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE with $7.9 million for Paramount Pictures, bringing it to $83 million over three weekends.
Third spot goes to THE CHOSEN: SEASON FOUR EPISODES 7-8, pulling in $4 million for Fathom Events.
ORDINARY ANGELS gets fourth with $3.1 million, a total $11.4 million over two weekends for Lionsgate.
Rounding things out is MADAME WEB with $2.6 million for Sony Pictures, bringing it to $39.7 million.
Building on an extensive shared history and as part of the five-year partnership previously announced by CBC and Massey Hall, nine episodes from the CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series are now available to stream on the free CBC Gem streaming service, with additional performances to be added on March 8. Audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast can stream dynamic performances by both emerging and established Canadian artists, recorded from the iconic Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall, documenting what is often considered a milestone in the careers of the performers in the historic Toronto venue.
Performances available to stream now include:
The Beaches – Praised as “one of Canada’s greatest modern rock acts,” The Beaches captivates the audience with their infectious 80s melodies, clever lyrics, and lively performance. (Recorded November 2023)
Charlotte Day Wilson – Known for her soulful, singular voice and timeless sound, Charlotte Day Wilson performs an atmospheric and textured blend of R&B, folk, electronic pop, and soul. (Recorded June 2022)
Donovan Woods – Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods takes the audience on a journey through the mesmerizing soundscape of his unique blend of folk-pop and country (Recorded May 2022).
Jeremy Dutcher – Jeremy Dutcher makes his Massey Hall stage debut with a new band and groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of his distinctive soundscapes. Embark on a deeply personal musical journey. (Recorded December 2023)
July Talk – July Talk’s captivating performance immerses the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, transporting audiences to a realm of sheer bliss and anguish, artfully balancing precision and chaos, which is July Talk. (Recorded March 2023)
Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy – Raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk and ecstatic gospel fill the Hall as celebrated Canadian blues guitarist Matt Andersen performs with his eight-piece band (Recorded April 2023).
OMBIIGIZI – A collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), these two Anishnaabe artists explore their cultural histories through sound in this brilliant first-ever live performance (Recorded April 2023).
Wild Rivers – Indie trio Wild Rivers pulls from a spectrum of sounds, imbuing introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies with pop, rock, indie, and folk sensibilities (Recorded June 2022).
Polaris Music Prize 2023 – Energized performances recorded this past fall at the 2023 Polaris Music Prize Gala at Massey Hall, including Aysanabee, Begonia, Gayance, The Sadies, Dan Mangan, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and the 2023 Polaris Music Prize winner, Debby Friday. (Recorded September 2023).
Performances available to stream as of March 8:
Charlotte Cardin – Montréal-born, Paris-based artist Charlotte Cardin delivers a compelling performance, exhaling raw truths through a nocturnal haze of production. (Recorded February 2024)
Geddy Lee in conversation with special guests – Geddy Lee brings to life his memoir My Effin’ Life. Reflecting on his family, childhood and history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to memories with his lifelong friends and bandmates. Joined by special guest, Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson, together on the very stage where they recorded their first live album, “All the World’s a Stage” in 1976. (Recorded December 2023).
The Glorious Sons – The Glorious Sons’ mesmerizing live show showcases their signature energy and spirit. Their lyrically driven, unpredictable and thought-provoking music are anthems for the socially conscious. (Recorded June 2022).
William Prince – William Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters. Humble, curious, and skilled, his award-winning songwriting shines in this live performance. (Recorded February 2024).
The partnership between Massey Hall and CBC offers a range of ongoing joint programming initiatives that amplify both emerging and established Canadian artists. Additional performances from the ongoing CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series will be announced at a later date.
GRAMMY Award-winning, Diamond selling superstar Cardi B returns with ‘Like What (Freestyle)’. The freestyle samples the legendary Missy Elliot track ‘She’s A B**ch’. ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ is also accompanied by a high-fashion companion visual. The freestyle serves as the follow-up to last year’s iconic collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Bongos’ (49M views). The visual takes place in Cardi B’s own sun-drenched oasis featuring an assortment of dazzling dancers surrounding the iconic duo throughout. Stay tuned for more music from the trailblazing femcee.
‘Bongos’ came on the heels of Cardi B’s breathtaking Vogue México and Latin America cover shoot for the famous September issue. The breathtaking cover shoot was accompanied by an in-depth, intimate interview that is available to read HERE. Both the single and cover shoot followed a massive string of collaborations with her fellow rap peers. Some of these include Glorilla’s Platinum-certified ‘Tomorrow 2,’ Latto’s Gold-certified “Put It On The Floor,” Offset’s “Jealousy,” and FendiDa Rappa’s “Point Me 2.”
Prior to “Bongos,” the pair released the historic and viral sensation, “WAP.” “WAP (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)” affirmed Cardi B as one of Apple Music’s most popular artists of all time, earning the platform’s highest-ever debut by a female artist as well as the fastest song in Apple Music history by a female artist to peak at #1. It also went on to go #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #1 on rhythmic radio and peaked at #2 on urban radio. “WAP” also won Favorite Song – Rap / Hip-Hop at the American Music Awards and won Best Collaboration and Video of the Year at the BET Awards. It was also nominated for Collaboration of the Year at the American Music Awards, nominated for five categories at the MTV Video Music Awards, and nominated for Best Music Video at the iHeart Music Awards. The visual has now reached over 523M views and the audio now has over 3.2B streams.
Cardi B is among the most significant musical artists of all time, regardless of genre, gender, or generation- all accomplished in less than a decade. Some of her accolades include the most #1 singles (5) on the Billboard Hot 100, the first lead artist to top the Billboard Global 200 with an album that has sold 100M certified units, the most diamond-certified songs (3) by the RIAA, and the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify including the most-streamed female rap album. In 2023, Cardi is staying quite active with her feature in a Beats By Dre ad last May and her collaboration with Whipshots saw a new flavor release for the fall: Pumpkin Spice. Cardi and Offset also appeared in McDonald’s 2023 Super Bowl Commercial, announcing the first-ever celebrity duo meal.
Today, Disney released the exciting first look at “TRON: Ares,” the highly anticipated, new installment in the groundbreaking “TRON” franchise. The film started production in January in Vancouver and is slated for release in 2025.
“TRON: Ares” is a follow-up to Disney’s 1982 seminal science fiction film “TRON” and the 2010 sequel, “TRON: Legacy.”
Joachim Rønning directs “TRON: Ares” and says, “I’m excited to be part of the TRON franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. ‘TRON: Ares’ builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid.”
“TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
The feature film stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson.
Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger are the producers, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer.
Toronto Comicon, presented by FAN EXPO Canada returns on March 15-17, 2024 with a stellar line-up of celebrity guests that are out of this world!
Superheroes, cosmic explorers, and supernatural beings will assemble for three days of unparalleled entertainment from the frontiers of sci-fi, fantasy, comic, anime, gaming and horror. Fans of all ages can enjoy a variety of attractions with over 400 exhibitors, celebrity Q & A’s, autograph and photo opportunities, Community Zone fan meet-ups, cosplay competitions and special family programming to keep those little Grogus busy.
“From beloved icons to spine-tingling villains, and heroes even the tiniest fans adore, this year’s Toronto Comicon line-up is truly exceptional,” said Andrew Moyes, Vice President of FAN EXPO HQ. “We’re proud to spotlight our local industry, showcasing the incredible creative talent right here in our city and those currently filming locally. This year’s Toronto Comicon promises an unforgettable experience for everyone this March break.”
Special guests appearing at Toronto Comicon 2024 include, Canadian Golden Globe nominee and speed force enthusiast Tom Cavanagh (The Flash, Ed), two-time Oscar® nominated actor Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica), the ultimate wingman, ‘Rogue Leader’ Denis Lawson (Star Wars Trilogy), stunt woman and martial arts legend Diana Lee Inosanto (Ahsoka), actor and Jedi rebel Eman Esfandi (Ahsoka), 2024 Critic Choice Awards nominee Harvey Guilen (What We Do in the Shadows), comedian Natasia Demetriou (What We Do in the Shadows), actor/pirate captain Jeff Ward (One Piece, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) and Wolverine himself, Canadian Cal Dodd along with several members of the original cast of the X-Men animated series.
Toronto Comicon will converge again this year in the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street during March 15-17, 2024.
Information and pricing for the Toronto Comicon are available at fanexpohq.com/comicontoronto.
TORONTO COMICON 2022 HIGHLIGHTED GUESTS INCLUDE:
TOM CAVANAGH (The Flash, Ed)
DENIS LAWSON (Star Wars Trilogy)
MARY MCDONNELL (Battlestar Galactica, The Fall of the House of Usher)
EMAN ESFANDI (Ahsoka)
DIANA LEE INOSANTO (Ahsoka)
JEFF WARD (One Piece, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)
HARVEY GUILLEN (What We Do in the Shadows)
NATASIA DEMETRIOU (What We Do in the Shadows)
ANSON MOUNT (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)
CHRISTINA CHONG (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)
ETHAN PECK (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery)
CAST FROM THE X-MEN ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES
For a complete list of guests, info and tickets, visit: fanexpohq.com/comicontoronto
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMMING INCLUDE:
CELEBRITY PRESENTATIONS
AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTO OPS
SKETCH DUELS
COMIC CREATOR PANELS
ARTIST ALLEY
COSPLAY
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING
Follow @FANEXPOCanada for more guest and programming updates over the coming weeks.
Charli XCX today releases ‘Von dutch’ – the first single taken from her highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘BRAT’. You can watch the video HERE.
Produced by EASYFUN, ‘Von dutch’ is a brash and synth heavy return from the avant-pop superstar and an exciting indication of her new era. The accompanying video, directed by Torso, was shot at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport and features Schwarzkopf as the official hair partner.
Charli’s impending sixth studio album ‘BRAT’ is the eagerly awaited follow up to 2022’s ‘CRASH’, which reached number 1 on the UK’s official album chart, and promises to be an exhilarating club record built around high art references and social commentary: a new era both musically and visually.
You can pre-save ‘BRAT’ HERE.
Last week saw Charli throw a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn to launch her new campaign with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, EASYFUN and Doss. The show broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show has easily become one of the viral moments of the year and found the likes of PAPER Magazine lavishing praise on the “sweaty, floor-rattling rave we’ll be referencing for years to come”.
Alongside her new album, Charli has been working on multiple film & TV projects following the breakout success of her Barbie soundtrack contribution ‘Speed Drive’ last year. She is co-executive producing the score for the A24 film ‘Mother Mary’ with Jack Antonoff and also producing original music for Benito Skinner’s series ‘Overcompensating’ on Prime Video. In addition, Charli will star in the Daniel Goldhaber remake of 1978 cult horror film ‘Faces of Death’.
Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli XCX has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process.
Her lasting impact was cemented last year when Charli was honoured with the Visionary Award at the annual Ivor Novellos in London, while she will also receive the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women In Music ceremony next week in Los Angeles.
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