Paul Rudd In Talks To Join GHOSTBUSTERS 2020June 27, 2019Paul Rudd is in final talks to join the cast of Sony's latest installment of “Ghostbusters,' according to Variety. It is rumored he will play a teacher in the film.
WGN America Picks Up Hit Series JAGJune 27, 2019WGN America announced today that “JAG,” the longest running military drama in the history of television, joins the entertaining line-up of fan-favorites at the network. The procedural series is set to premiere with a two-day “JAG of July” marathon on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 starting at 9:00am ET8:00am CT.
PUP Release New Video For 'Sibling Rivalry'June 27, 2019Toronto, Ontario's PUP are psyched to release their newest video for the song “Sibling Rivalry,” one of the standout songs on their critically acclaimed new album, Morbid Stuff, out now on Little DipperRise. Animated by Martin MacPherson, the “Sibling Rivalry” video tells the story of lead singer Stefan Babcock's camping adventure with his sister which -- in typical PUP tradition -- goes horribly, terribly wrong…
KAZU Announces Visual Album 'Adult Baby'June 27, 2019Today, KAZU shares the 2nd single from forthcoming solo LP Adult Baby, 'Meo.' The result of collaboration with Blonde Redhead bandmate Amadeo Pace, 'Meo' also features synths and piano from Ryuichi Sakamoto, percussion from Deerhoof's Greg Saunier, and flute from Robbie Lee. Minimal instrumentation swells into a climax facilitated by Art Orchestra of Budapest that runs parallel to the lyrical content of the song, confirming KAZU as a full-spectrum artist who is unafraid to use music to reveal her innermost feelings. In addition to the trailer and single, KAZU has shared a release date of September 13th and the album cover art plus tracklist which can be found below. Adult Baby will be released via KAZU's own Adult Baby Records with distribution from !K7.
Members of The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys & Flogging Molly Come Together as The Walker RoadersJune 27, 2019In the course of a widely celebrated thirty-year career, the sound of seminal London-Irish band The Pogues launched a generation of rowdy and explosive Celtic-Punk bands. James Fearnley, co-founder and long-time accordion player in that legendary group, has now teamed with two of its most notable devotees, Flogging Molly co-founder and Grammy Award-winning producer Ted Hutt and Dropkick Murphys' multi-instrumentalist Marc Orrell, forming The Walker Roaders whose music splices anthems of Celtic-Punk with the exalted poetry of The Pogues. Named for a menacing street gang known to Fearnley as a youth in Manchester, their self-titled debut full length will be released August 23 via Ginger ManBeverly Martel label group.
Monster Rally Announces New Album 'Adventures on the Floating Island'June 27, 2019On September 20 Monster Rally, the musical project of Cleveland based visual artist Ted Feighan, will release Adventures on the Floating Island on Gold Robot Records (pre-order).This week Monster Rally shared two tracks from the forthcoming release, 'Menagerie' and 'Ginger on the Wind' featuring Mira Cook. About the songs Ted Feighan says, ''Menagerie' acts as the jazzy opening credits to the newest Monster Rally album. Inspired by the swinging smooth horns of 70s club jazz, the track explores a more upbeat and funky direction. The vocal edit of 'Ginger on the Wind', which appears on the LP in instrumental form, is a collaboration between Monster Rally and label-mate Mira Cook. The beat is imagined to have been created by a hawaiian slide guitarist and soul drummer after hours in an empty night club.'
Walrus Announces New Album 'Cool to Who'June 27, 2019Walrus, a Britpop-indebted garage-psych quartet and undeniably one of Canada's best-loved touring acts, are excited to announce their new album Cool To Who, due October 18, 2019 on Outside Music. To ring in the announcement, the group has shared the video for the title track, which depicts a man enjoying the showiness of a car club, only for the viewer to discover that he has no car of his own. Be sure to look out for more news and North American tour dates from Walrus in the coming months.
NATPE and China's CITVC Sign PartnershipJune 27, 2019China International Television Corporation (“CITVC”), the international business division of China Media Group, announced the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for cooperation with the National Association of Television Program Executives (“NATPE”) U.S.-based global content association and professional membership organization.
Penelope Robin To Become Youth Ambassador of EcoPod Refill KiosksJune 27, 2019At the tender age of only 11 yrs old, singersongwriter Penelope Robin's philanthropic efforts have already been making a BIG impact on not only the music world, but animal activism through her #AdoptYourBestie initiative, and now the world of Environmental Conservation. Teaming up with EcoPod - the new alternative to single-use plastics for home and personal care products - the company is launching a brand new initiative with Robin as youth ambassador along with her new song “World Full of Love”. She also attended the Beverly Hills EMA Impact Summit last month alongside Jaden Smith (Will Smith's son), Wendie Malick (This is Us), Callum Worthy (The Act) and Malin Akerman (Billions) with EcoPod Founders and Father-Daughter team Henry and Gabriela Pino speaking on the company's goals and aspirations.
Production Begins on FLORA & ULYSSES from Disney+June 27, 2019Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures' “Flora & Ulysses,” directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children's book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo. The film is being produced for the upcoming streaming service Disney+, which launches in the U.S. on November 12.
Festival of Cinema NYC Announces Film Lineup for 3rd Annual EventJune 27, 2019Festival of Cinema NYC proudly presents its 3rd annual, 10-day event taking place August 2nd to August 11th. Guests will enjoy over 120 films exhibited by state of the art projection and sound equipment in the comfort of the Regal UA Midway's recliner seats in Forest Hills, Queens. The Festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. with the East Coast Premiere of Camilo Vila's “5th of July” starring Jaleel White, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018. On Sunday, August 11th, the festival's Awards Celebration will be hosted by Queens Brewery in Ridgewood, Queens.
Southern Halo Joins Pepsi MidAmerica's Country4Country Kickoff Concert LineupJune 27, 2019Fast-rising dynamic sister trio Southern Halo has joined Pepsi MidAmerica's Country4Country campaign and will take the stage at the official kickoff concert on July 21 in Marion, IL at Rent One Park. Headliners include Country superstars Lady Antebellum, platinum-selling artist Chris Janson, Billboard 'Artist to Watch' Jordan Davis, and rising Country artist Tucker Beathard. Opening acts scheduled to appear alongside Southern Halo are Ashlyn Grayce, James Robert Webb, Lexanna and Elvie Shane.
Andras Jones to Release Eighth Album on August 8June 27, 2019WriterActorMusician and Radio8Ball podcast host, Andras Jones announced today that his eighth studio album All You Get is confirmed for release on August 8th via LP, CD and digital formats confounding numerologists everywhere.
Emo Nite LA Announces Line Up for Webster Hall Takeover EventJune 27, 2019Emo Nite LA has announced the lineup for their upcoming takeover of the legendary Webster Hall in New York City! Featuring performances and DJ sets from Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line), Travis Clark (We The Kings), Craig Owens (Chiodos, BXC), Awsten Knight (Waterparks), Captain Cuts and Dying in Designer, this is already set to be a nite to remember, with plenty more surprises in store. The party will kick off at 9pm on Friday, July 26th at 125 E. 11th Street in New York, but fans can purchase tickets now at https:emonite.com.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action SeriesJune 27, 2019Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind, the production company behind Amazon's THE EXPANSE and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of THE WITCHER, announced today a new partnership with global video game powerhouse SQUARE ENIX to develop a first-of-its-kind, live-action adaptation of a beloved chapter from the blockbuster FINAL FANTASY® series, which has sold more than 144 million units worldwide across three decades.
Dave Schoepke To Release Innovative Solo Drum Album 'Drums On Low'June 27, 2019Drummer Dave Schoepke will be releasing his first solo drum album titled “Drums On Low” on July 15, 2019. Schoepke is an accomplished North American drummer, who has had the pleasure of working with the legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre. Dave toured with Martin's band in 2017 and in 2018 for the “Cruise To The Edge” Tour. He's also been the primary drummer for The Willy Porter Band since 2002, and has loved every second of his time with the band. Dave has toured with Willy Porter on a number of occasions over the years, and has numerous television and radio appearances on his record. The amazing part is that Dave is able to do all of this, and still has time to devote to his own band Tweed. Tweed has been a mainstay touring in Europe for the last few years along with a number of other blues and soul groups.