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Cats review – it’s a jellicle jumble as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s moggies get the zoomies
Drew McOnie’s revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is praised for its visually striking setting, polished dance and acrobatics, but criticised for further weakening an already loose narrative. The review suggests the production successfully distances the musical from the poorly received film adaptation, yet its emphasis on movement makes…
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Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri as talks continue
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri, insisting on at least £60m for the midfielder. Rodri reportedly prefers a return to Spain and has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, making the negotiations significant as City risk losing a key player entering the final year of his contract. The 30-year-old Spain captain joined…
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‘Melrose Place’ star Andrew Shue says 70% believe the American Dream is ‘dead or dying’
Former “Melrose Place” actor Andrew Shue has said that around 70% of Americans believe the American Dream is “dead or dying”, warning that dissatisfaction spans the political and economic spectrum. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the 59-year-old argued the decline in optimism is not tied to any single election or leader but reflects…
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How a Series Of Emails From Francis Ford Coppola Led Electronic Artist Dan Deacon To Film Scoring: ‘It Was Never My Goal To Be a Touring Musician’
Experimental electronic musician Dan Deacon began moving into film scoring after Francis Ford Coppola persistently contacted him in 2009, having been impressed by Deacon’s ideas about composition in an NPR interview. Their eventual collaboration on Coppola’s 2011 horror film Twixt was difficult, but it gave Deacon experience that redirected his career away from relying solely…
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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are ‘Exceptional’ So Far, Says Take-Two Boss
Take-Two Interactive says pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 have made an “exceptional start”, according to chief executive Strauss Zelnick. The early demand reinforces expectations that Rockstar’s next major release will be one of the industry’s biggest launches, ahead of its planned November release. The publisher reported $1.39 billion in net bookings for the latest…
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The Avalanches Announce New Album ‘No Bad Memories’
The Avalanches have announced their new album, ‘No Bad Memories’, due for release on 16 October. The Australian electronic duo describe it as an exploration of memory, desire, nostalgia and the influence of consumer culture, continuing their sample-driven approach to pop music. The announcement follows the group clearing their social-media accounts, prompting speculation among fans.…
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Sam Neill filmed role in Legend of Zelda film adaptation before his death
Sam Neill completed filming a role in the forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda before his death from pneumonia last month, aged 78. The film will therefore be among the New Zealand actor’s final screen appearances and marks the first cinema adaptation of Nintendo’s long-running game series. The production finished filming in April…
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Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Rumored Wedding Venue Has a Starry History — and Is Close to a Key ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filming Location
Tom Holland and Zendaya are reported to have held a three-day post-wedding celebration at Beaverbrook, a historic five-star hotel and estate in Surrey, though neither the couple nor their representatives have confirmed the reports. The alleged venue is notable for its long association with prominent figures from politics, literature and film, making it a fitting…
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Meshell Ndegeocello & Cat Power – “Don’t You Want Me” (The Human League Cover)
Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power have released a cover of The Human League’s 1982 hit “Don’t You Want Me”. Their version transforms the synthpop original into a slower, reggae-influenced duet, giving the song a different emotional tone and adding new meaning through its same-gender perspective. The track is the latest preview of Ndegeocello’s forthcoming covers…
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The Body & Cel Genesis Announce New Album Whole Wide World: Hear “Candy Crush”
Portland experimental heavy-music duo the Body have announced a collaborative album with Oakland abrasive electronic group Cel Genesis, titled Whole Wide World. The project emerged from the groups touring together and continues the Body’s recent run of collaborative releases, blending heavy music with electronic experimentation. The lead single, “Candy Crush”, runs for six minutes and…