House of Vans Brooklyn Closes its Doors with INTERPOL PerformanceAugust 15, 2018On August 24, House of Vans Brooklyn closes out House Parties, with a live performance by Interpol as they celebrate their long-awaited sixth studio album, Marauder and the release of their recent singles “The Rover” and “Number 10.” This final performance will serve as the closing celebration of the House of Vans Brooklyn location after eight years within the Greenpoint neighborhood. The night will be curated by the seminal New York City band, who hand-picked Gang Gang Dance and Honduras to perform as the opening acts. To coincide with the band's album launch, Interpol will be taking over the House of Vans Brooklyn venue by bringing the album art for Marauder to life. The album art was created by Jamie-James Medina using a 1970's-era Garry Winogrand image that will bring an immersive art experience to life for fans in attendance.
Danny Howard Announces NOTHING ELSE MATTERS U.K. TourAugust 15, 2018DJ, producer, tastemaker, and influencer Danny Howard will embark on a special 10-date 'Nothing Else Matters' UK tour this Autumn, bringing a series of specially curated line-ups to various venues around the country.
Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua Cast in Disney's MULANAugust 15, 2018Digital star Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua have been cast as Ling and Po, respectively, in Disney's live-action Mulan adaptation, according to Variety. The film is currently in production and it stars Yifei Liu as Mulan.
WILD DISTRICT, the New Series Starring Juan Pablo Raba, Premieres on Netflix This OctoberAugust 15, 2018Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced today that Wild District, the anticipated series that marks Juan Pablo Raba's (Narcos, 7 Años, Los 33, Six) return to Colombian television, will premiere on October 19th. The new action series will feature 10 episodes and will be available to Netflix members in the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Pasek and Paul Reveal New Song Details for Live-Action Reboot of ALADDINAugust 15, 2018Justin Paul and Benj Pasek have been working with Alan Menken on new songs for director Guy Ritchie's upcoming live-action retelling of 1992's ALADDIN starring Mena Massoud in the lead role, Will Smith as Genie and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. ALADDIN is set for release on May 24, 2019.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ANGEL on NetflixAugust 15, 2018The Angel is the true story of Ashraf Marwan, who was Egyptian President Nasser's son-in-law, and special advisor and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat, while simultaneously one of Israeli Intelligence's most precious assets of the 20th century.
SummerScreen, Brooklyn's Free Film and Concert Series, Presents DIE HARDAugust 15, 2018Brooklyn's favorite FREE Film and Concert Series has returned this summer to McCarren Park for its 13th consecutive year! Taking place every Wednesday in July and August, the weekly event will screen eight films in the park and will offer food, beverage and live music. Screenings continue on Wednesday, August 15th with Die Hard!
Guillaume Enard and Jonathan Delerue's BY BLOOD Selected for HollyShorts Film FestivalAugust 15, 2018Guillaume Enard and Jonathan Delerue's medieval tale 'By Blood' focuses on a man who feels his dark past is catching up to him. This incredible film has already won awards and has been selected to play at the Oscar qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. By Blood stars Jonas Bloquet (The Nun, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, 3 Days to Kill), Anne Charrier (Prêtes à tout) and Pascal Greggory (La Vie En Rose).
VIDEO: Watch Paul McCartney Visit James Corden's Offices on THE LATE SHOWAugust 15, 2018After a visit to Paul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool during their Carpool Karaoke, James Corden returns the favor inviting Paul to his offices in Hollywood to show him where the magic is made. 'Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool' airs Monday, August 20 at 8 PM on CBS.
Fathom Events, National Theatre Live and BY Experience Present KING LEAR and ANTONY & CLEOPATRA in Movie Theaters This FallAugust 14, 2018Tragedy never looked so good. Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live announce two of William Shakespeare's famed tragedies for cinema screens this fall. Captured live from the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End and exhibited the same day in U.S. cinemas, Ian McKellen's highly-praised performance as the title character in the Chichester Festival Theatre's “King Lear” screens on Thursday, September 27 only at 7pm local time. On December 6, director Simon Godwin returns to National Theatre Live with his production of “Antony & Cleopatra” from the Olivier Theatre, also at 7pm local time in cinemas.
Weezer's Cover of Toto's AFRICA Reaches Number One at Alternative RadioAugust 14, 2018Weezer continues to bless the rains! This past May, the band released two covers of Toto songs, a response to a Twitter campaign started by a then fourteen year old fan in Cleveland who thought the band would be a perfect candidate to play “Africa.” Turns out everyone agreed with her -- the band's version of the song became an instant viral smash, hitting No. 1 on iTunes the week of its release and landing on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remains.