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The musician Bob Dylan called too good to understand: “So groundbreaking”

  • Dylan's early work prioritised artistic complexity and lyricism over commercial appeal, making him difficult for mainstream audiences to understand
  • Dylan admired jazz innovator Ornette Coleman as a kindred spirit, sharing Coleman's experience of facing critical hostility for pursuing genuinely groundbreaking music

Well ahead of everyone else. The post The musician Bob Dylan called too good to understand: “So groundbreaking” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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1-2 Special Acquires Emmanuel Marre’s ‘A Man Of His Time’

  • Distributor 1-2 Special acquired North American theatrical rights to Emmanuel Marre's 'A Man of His Time' following its Cannes premiere
  • The film won Best Screenplay and three additional awards at Cannes 2026; release scheduled for 2027
  • Period drama set in 1940s Vichy France follows a man seeking position within the fascist regime, inspired by Marre's great-grandfather

1-2 Special has acquired all North American distribution rights to Emmanuel Marre’s Cannes competition title A Man of His Time.  The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in Competition, where it was awarded the Best Screenplay Prize. 1-2 Special will release the film…

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Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

  • Alta Music Group launches music publishing division with Zeb Berg as head; Sony Music Publishing provides worldwide administration
  • Initial signings include producer Elise Eriksen and Finnish artist Alma; partnership with Evan Baker's Silqscreen to develop songwriters
  • Company founded by former Spotify executive Jeremy Erlich in 2025; Berg brings credits on BLACKPINK and other major releases

Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source

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BBC Studios Boss Confirms It Will Compete To Become The Next Producer Of ‘Doctor Who’: “We Are In It To Win It”

  • BBC Studios formally announces bid to regain Doctor Who production rights through upcoming tender process
  • New series launch delayed at least two years following showrunner departure and recent production restructuring
  • Commercial division's strong financial performance and existing franchise expertise inform confidence in competitive bid

BBC Studios will be bidding to become the next producer of Doctor Who “with gusto,” according to CEO Tom Fussell. Speaking to Deadline on BBC annual report day, Fussell addressed the future of the BBC’s biggest sci-fi hit by confirming the production arm will put its hat in…

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‘The Whisper Man’ Trailer: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan & Adam Scott Lead Netflix Thriller 

  • Netflix is releasing 'The Whisper Man,' a psychological thriller adapted from a bestselling novel, on August 28
  • Stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott in a story about a child's abduction and its connection to a decades-old serial killer case
  • Directed by James Ashcroft with the Russo Brothers as producers

Here’s the first trailer for Netflix’s The Whisper Man.  The psychological thriller, based on Alex North’s New York Times bestselling novel, stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. The film follows a widowed crime writer who, when his eight-year-old son is abducted, looks to his estranged…

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Ubisoft explains how to unlock every pet in Black Flag Resynced

  • Four pets are free to unlock.
  • Four others require paid DLC.
  • Pets are cosmetic, not gameplay features.

The article explains how players can unlock and equip every pet currently available in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, outlining which are free and which require extra payment. It matters because pets are a cosmetic collection feature in the game, and the guide clarifies both the in-game steps…

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A Nintendo Switch 2 OLED model might be on the cards, but don’t expect one any time soon

  • Leaked reports suggest Nintendo is considering a Switch 2 OLED variant with Samsung as the display supplier
  • Development could be greenlit by year-end, with production potentially beginning late 2027 or early 2028
  • No official confirmation from Nintendo; pricing and specs unconfirmed

A report suggests Nintendo is considering releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 with a revised OLED display, but don't expect one any time soon.

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Fussell announces new album The Old Beloved Path with September release

  • Jake Xerxes Fussell’s new album arrives on 18 September.
  • “Rock Island Line” leads the record.
  • The nine-track album precedes autumn touring.

Jake Xerxes Fussell has announced a new album, The Old Beloved Path, due for release on 18 September via Fat Possum, and unveiled “Rock Island Line” as its lead single. The news matters because it marks the follow-up to When I’m Called, his fifth album and first for…

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Nickelback unveil fifteenth studio album Everything Under the Sun

  • Nickelback have announced new album *Everything Under the Sun*.
  • It will be released on 30 October via Virgin Music Group.
  • Lead single *Rattle the Cage* features John 5.

Nickelback have announced their fifteenth studio album, *Everything Under the Sun*, which is due for release on 30 October via Virgin Music Group. The record follows 2022’s *Get Rollin’* and is being presented as a broad statement of the band’s identity after 25 years together. That matters because…

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