To start the new year right: classic English punk and a shot of what’s next; the definitive account of the greatest British white-r&B band of the Sixties that you still don’t know; and experimental vigor from Norway, vintage and immediate.
The Buzzcocks, Another Music in a Different Kitchen; Love Bites (Domino)
The latest CD-and-vinyl iterations of the Buzzcocks’ first two albums didn’t arrive in time for their 40th-anniversary deadline. By cruel coincidence, these newly remastered English-punk landmarks — originally issued in rapid-fire sequence in March and September...
The Buzzcocks, Another Music in a Different Kitchen; Love Bites (Domino)
The latest CD-and-vinyl iterations of the Buzzcocks’ first two albums didn’t arrive in time for their 40th-anniversary deadline. By cruel coincidence, these newly remastered English-punk landmarks — originally issued in rapid-fire sequence in March and September...
- 1/9/2019
- by David Fricke
- Rollingstone.com
To call Elvis Costello an artistic chameleon is almost too easy. He’s more akin to a Cheshire Cat, appearing and disappearing across the pop music spectrum at will, identifiable only by the sly grin that permeates his work. The breadth of his collaborations are limited only by his own imagination and good taste; over the last two decades he’s played with everyone from the Roots to the Brodsky Quartet, Allen Toussaint to Chet Baker, Marcus Mumford, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach and — most famously — his crack backing band, the Imposters. So, it makes total sense that he...
- 12/18/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Daniel Day-Lewis already has five Oscar nominations for Best Actor under his belt, and he seems destined to land a sixth for his work in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread.” The actor stars as Reynolds Woodcock, a renowned London fashion designer in the 1950s, and the role has become highly publicized since it marks Day-Lewis’ final performance before retiring from the screen. Fortunately, it appears Day-Lewis is going out on a glorious high note.
Read More:‘Phantom Thread’ First Reactions Prove Paul Thomas Anderson Has Made One of the Best Films of 2017
In his A review of the drama, IndieWire’s Eric Kohn raves, “Anderson has crafted a memorable finale for his ‘There Will Be Blood’ collaborator in British dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock,” noting just how successfully Day-Lewis “rises to the challenge” of digging into his character’s “emotional immaturity.” Kohn is hardly alone in his praise for Day-Lewis.
Read More:‘Phantom Thread’ First Reactions Prove Paul Thomas Anderson Has Made One of the Best Films of 2017
In his A review of the drama, IndieWire’s Eric Kohn raves, “Anderson has crafted a memorable finale for his ‘There Will Be Blood’ collaborator in British dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock,” noting just how successfully Day-Lewis “rises to the challenge” of digging into his character’s “emotional immaturity.” Kohn is hardly alone in his praise for Day-Lewis.
- 12/7/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
For those of us who weren’t lucky enough to attend a Beatles concert in the 1960s, Ron Howard’s Eight Days a Week just might be the next best thing. The 2016 documentary traces the band’s rise from a cramped and dank cellar in Liverpool to record breaking television appearances, jam packed stadiums, and—ultimately—rock immortality. Lovingly assembled through rare and often unseen fan home movie footage, Howard’s film also draws on more familiar material—restored to the highest echelons of HD— and new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. All told, it’s a joyous...
- 11/21/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Louisa Mellor Aug 29, 2017
Back in July, we chatted to Aidan Gillen about playing Petyr Baelish on Game Of Thrones. Season 7 finale spoilers ahead…
Warning: contains major spoilers for the Game Of Thrones season seven finale.
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Just when it was all going so well for Petyr Baelish—he’d manipulated and murdered his way to becoming Lord Protector of the Vale, he had the ear of the Lady of Winterfell and was inches from getting her dangerous little sister out of the way—it was over. One slash of an assassin’s dagger and Littlefinger, the man whose machinations were responsible for so much strife, was a bloody puddle on Sansa’s floor.
There was poetic justice in the choice of weapon used in his execution. Arya slashed Baelish’s throat with the very dagger he had given to an assassin to kill Bran in season one.
Back in July, we chatted to Aidan Gillen about playing Petyr Baelish on Game Of Thrones. Season 7 finale spoilers ahead…
Warning: contains major spoilers for the Game Of Thrones season seven finale.
See related 162 movie sequels currently in the works
Just when it was all going so well for Petyr Baelish—he’d manipulated and murdered his way to becoming Lord Protector of the Vale, he had the ear of the Lady of Winterfell and was inches from getting her dangerous little sister out of the way—it was over. One slash of an assassin’s dagger and Littlefinger, the man whose machinations were responsible for so much strife, was a bloody puddle on Sansa’s floor.
There was poetic justice in the choice of weapon used in his execution. Arya slashed Baelish’s throat with the very dagger he had given to an assassin to kill Bran in season one.
- 8/29/2017
- Den of Geek
Beatlemania is back again, thanks to Ron Howard’s acclaimed doc about the Fab Four’s touring years, “Eight Days a Week,” and the chart-topping “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” 50th anniversary remix. In both cases, Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer George Martin, served as music producer, supplying the 5.1 mix for “Eight Days a Week.”
There’s Emmy consideration for the vital sound work of Cameron Frankley (supervising sound editor ) and Jon Michaels (co-supervising sound editor). They were tasked with making all of the archival and fan-sourced footage sound good — but not too good.
Recreating the ’60s Soundscapes
“Eight Days a Week” not only documents the surreal hysteria of Beatlemania during the touring years of 1962-1966, but also how much John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr enjoyed playing together. That is, until Beatlemania drowned out the music and burst their bubble. Touring just wasn’t fun anymore
But the challenge was keeping the soundscapes as natural to the period as possible. “When we were in the environment of the early 1960s, the key to it was making the sounds of the cars going by and everything else appropriately good,” said Michaels. “So we would often take contemporary recordings of old cars, and then degraded them so that they sounded like they were recorded in the ’60s.
Although director Howard didn’t provide a lot of notes about sound, he usually asked to turn up the volume on the occasional song. “He was more concerned that you hear the thing,” Michaels said.
The Screaming Girls Dilemma
But when it came to legendary concert footage, which was recorded in mono (from the Hollywood Bowl to Shea Stadium), Martin developed a technique of digitally separating the instruments and vocals and remixing them in 5.1 stereo. This included separating the sounds of screaming girls.
“The initial thought was to cut the screaming girls and replace the track with less piercing crowd noise,” Michaels said. “But that wasn’t what a Beatles concert sounded like. But because we had it extracted, we were able to find that balance between the actual song, remixed in 5.1, a bit of the 5.1 version of screaming girls, and then just a natural concert crowd that we built ourselves to give it depth and make it feel not quite as harsh.”
The Shock of Spotting Sigourney Weaver
The biggest shock for Michaels and others was spotting footage of “Alien” star Sigourney Weaver, who attended the Hollywood Bowl concert as a teen in the mid-’60s. “There was that moment where they got the talking heads saying what the Beatles meant to them, and there’s Sigourney Weaver as a teen getting ready to see the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” said Michaels.
The Weaver footage was part of a treasure trove of fan-sourced material accessed by editor Paul Crowder. Weaver was also glimpsed outside a hotel where the Beatles were staying. “When Paul went through all this footage, he mentioned [spotting] a handful of [famous] people, and everyone denied it except for Sigourney Weaver,” said Michaels.
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There’s Emmy consideration for the vital sound work of Cameron Frankley (supervising sound editor ) and Jon Michaels (co-supervising sound editor). They were tasked with making all of the archival and fan-sourced footage sound good — but not too good.
Recreating the ’60s Soundscapes
“Eight Days a Week” not only documents the surreal hysteria of Beatlemania during the touring years of 1962-1966, but also how much John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr enjoyed playing together. That is, until Beatlemania drowned out the music and burst their bubble. Touring just wasn’t fun anymore
But the challenge was keeping the soundscapes as natural to the period as possible. “When we were in the environment of the early 1960s, the key to it was making the sounds of the cars going by and everything else appropriately good,” said Michaels. “So we would often take contemporary recordings of old cars, and then degraded them so that they sounded like they were recorded in the ’60s.
Although director Howard didn’t provide a lot of notes about sound, he usually asked to turn up the volume on the occasional song. “He was more concerned that you hear the thing,” Michaels said.
The Screaming Girls Dilemma
But when it came to legendary concert footage, which was recorded in mono (from the Hollywood Bowl to Shea Stadium), Martin developed a technique of digitally separating the instruments and vocals and remixing them in 5.1 stereo. This included separating the sounds of screaming girls.
“The initial thought was to cut the screaming girls and replace the track with less piercing crowd noise,” Michaels said. “But that wasn’t what a Beatles concert sounded like. But because we had it extracted, we were able to find that balance between the actual song, remixed in 5.1, a bit of the 5.1 version of screaming girls, and then just a natural concert crowd that we built ourselves to give it depth and make it feel not quite as harsh.”
The Shock of Spotting Sigourney Weaver
The biggest shock for Michaels and others was spotting footage of “Alien” star Sigourney Weaver, who attended the Hollywood Bowl concert as a teen in the mid-’60s. “There was that moment where they got the talking heads saying what the Beatles meant to them, and there’s Sigourney Weaver as a teen getting ready to see the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” said Michaels.
The Weaver footage was part of a treasure trove of fan-sourced material accessed by editor Paul Crowder. Weaver was also glimpsed outside a hotel where the Beatles were staying. “When Paul went through all this footage, he mentioned [spotting] a handful of [famous] people, and everyone denied it except for Sigourney Weaver,” said Michaels.
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- 6/20/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
A straw poll of the average music fan on what the biggest British albums of all time are is likely to consist of: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd; (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis; probably 21 by Adele; maybe Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits; Queen’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1, perhaps; but most definitely, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. The latter of these has reached the grand old age of fifty, and so in way of celebration has been remastered and re-released in a sparkly new boxed set, which also includes a plethora of alternative recordings, outtakes and interviews, over four CDs and two DVDs and 100 minutes of extra footage. Imagine the 1995 release of The Beatles era defining anthology series, but focused purely on 1967. The release is also supported by a feature length documentary, directed by long time Beatles fan Alan G. Parker...
- 6/6/2017
- by Tom Webb
- The Cultural Post
Imagine finding one of van Gogh’s early sketches for “Starry Night,” or a rough draft of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. For anyone who loves music, the mammoth 50th anniversary reissue of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is just as good—if not better. The expanded package includes nearly two hours worth of outtakes from the groundbreaking 1967 sessions, offering not only an alternate-universe look at some of the most beloved tracks in the rock canon, but also a fascinating fly-on-the-wall view of four young artists at the height of their power.
Stripped down, occasionally rough and always electrifying,...
Stripped down, occasionally rough and always electrifying,...
- 6/1/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Paul McCartney took to Twitter on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Roger Moore.
The 74-year-old Beatle was saddened by the news of the passing of the James Bond actor, writing, "Roger was a great man and of course a great James Bond who I was lucky to work with during the time of 'Live and Let Die.' He had a heart of gold, a great sense of humour and will be missed by the many people who loved him."
Related: Roger Moore, 'James Bond' Actor, Dies at 89
McCartney and his late wife, Linda McCartney, wrote the Grammy-nominated theme song for the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. The song was performed by McCartney's band Wings and produced by famed Beatles collaborator George Martin. "Live and Let Die" was also the first James Bond theme song to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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The 74-year-old Beatle was saddened by the news of the passing of the James Bond actor, writing, "Roger was a great man and of course a great James Bond who I was lucky to work with during the time of 'Live and Let Die.' He had a heart of gold, a great sense of humour and will be missed by the many people who loved him."
Related: Roger Moore, 'James Bond' Actor, Dies at 89
McCartney and his late wife, Linda McCartney, wrote the Grammy-nominated theme song for the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. The song was performed by McCartney's band Wings and produced by famed Beatles collaborator George Martin. "Live and Let Die" was also the first James Bond theme song to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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- 5/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Mark Allison Apr 13, 2017
From A Hard Day's Night to Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Help!, we revisit the original Beatles films...
Of all the art that the Beatles brought into the world, their cinematic misadventures are probably less fondly remembered than their music. But in addition to 12 studio albums, 13 EPs, and 22 singles, the Fab Four also released five films in their comparatively few years together. These efforts comprised two feature films, a TV movie, a cartoon, and a documentary, all of admittedly inconsistent quality. Looking back now, these films provide a fascinating insight into the phenomenon of Beatlemania.
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For Beatles fanatics such as myself, the music alone makes them a joy to watch and re-watch, but as pieces of cinema in their own right there’s plenty to still be enjoyed and appreciated.
From A Hard Day's Night to Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Help!, we revisit the original Beatles films...
Of all the art that the Beatles brought into the world, their cinematic misadventures are probably less fondly remembered than their music. But in addition to 12 studio albums, 13 EPs, and 22 singles, the Fab Four also released five films in their comparatively few years together. These efforts comprised two feature films, a TV movie, a cartoon, and a documentary, all of admittedly inconsistent quality. Looking back now, these films provide a fascinating insight into the phenomenon of Beatlemania.
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For Beatles fanatics such as myself, the music alone makes them a joy to watch and re-watch, but as pieces of cinema in their own right there’s plenty to still be enjoyed and appreciated.
- 4/3/2017
- Den of Geek
A version of this article originally appeared on EW.com.
Sean Lennon released a new song on his Soundcloud page Monday. Featuring Willow Smith on vocals, “Bird Song” is a quiet and lovely tune about staying up too late and hearing dawn sounds begin. But in the description, Lennon added another melancholic note with the revelation the song was co-written by the late Carrie Fisher.
“Carrie and I wrote this song years ago,” Lennon wrote in his post. “When she died I just felt I had to record it. This is only a demo unmixed, we only had a few hours to record it.
Sean Lennon released a new song on his Soundcloud page Monday. Featuring Willow Smith on vocals, “Bird Song” is a quiet and lovely tune about staying up too late and hearing dawn sounds begin. But in the description, Lennon added another melancholic note with the revelation the song was co-written by the late Carrie Fisher.
“Carrie and I wrote this song years ago,” Lennon wrote in his post. “When she died I just felt I had to record it. This is only a demo unmixed, we only had a few hours to record it.
- 3/7/2017
- by Christian Holub
- PEOPLE.com
Chicago – Scott Freiman is an entrepreneur, producer, composer and musicologist, and turned his primary passion – painstakingly delving into the song production techniques of The Beatles – into a series of lectures called “Deconstructing The Beatles.” He has turned those lectures into films, and “Deconstructing The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Album” will screen in Chicago at area Landmark Cinemas on February 6th, 2017.
The 50th anniversary of the release of the album “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” will be June 1st, 1967, and the record marked a crossover of sorts for the Fab Four, from the mop-top image of their early career to the introspective studio musicians in the second half of their collaboration. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr had just finished their last live show in August of 1966, and launched Sgt. Pepper amid rumors that they were finished as a band. “Pepper” was universally popular, and was the number one album in the U.
The 50th anniversary of the release of the album “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” will be June 1st, 1967, and the record marked a crossover of sorts for the Fab Four, from the mop-top image of their early career to the introspective studio musicians in the second half of their collaboration. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr had just finished their last live show in August of 1966, and launched Sgt. Pepper amid rumors that they were finished as a band. “Pepper” was universally popular, and was the number one album in the U.
- 2/4/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Kate Winslet remembers her dear friend Alan Rickman 11 months after his death. Related: Kate Winslet’s Tearful Reaction To Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar Win The recent deaths of Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher and George Martin are sparking memories of other industry icons that have passed this year. English actor Alan Rickman died at the start of 2016 […]...
- 12/30/2016
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Before I get started, I wanted to say I hope you enjoyed or are continuing to enjoy every Holiday you may have or are celebrating. I had a merry Christmas myself despite some people simply wishing me a “happy holidays!” I don’t know how I got through it either. And since this is my last column of 2016, a preemptive happy new year to you all as well.
Now that we got that out of the way, these last few days or so have been rough for science fiction, comic book, and music fans. Carrie Fisher, who has been enjoying a career renaissance, had suffered a massive heart attack and as of the time I’m writing this is in stable condition, but is still in intensive care. We wish her a full and speedy recovery.
Peter David, one of my favorite comic book writers as well as a seasoned...
Now that we got that out of the way, these last few days or so have been rough for science fiction, comic book, and music fans. Carrie Fisher, who has been enjoying a career renaissance, had suffered a massive heart attack and as of the time I’m writing this is in stable condition, but is still in intensive care. We wish her a full and speedy recovery.
Peter David, one of my favorite comic book writers as well as a seasoned...
- 12/27/2016
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
The amazing eight-part documentary Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music returns tonight, with all-new episodes airing daily at 10pm until Wednesday. It is the most wide-ranging documentary on the art of music recording and we are thoroughly addicted to it. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmakers Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre, Soundbreaking was described as a labor of love for the late Sir George Martin, the arranger and producer who guided the Beatles to realize all of those extraordinary sounds. Tonight tells the story of New York City’s rise of hip-hop, which had barely learned to crawl back...read more...
- 11/21/2016
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Nothing sells like anger, it seems — especially these days. A vitriolic letter that John Lennon wrote to his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney and his wife Linda McCartney pulled in nearly $30,000 at auction this week. The letter, believed to date from 1971, sold for $29,843, according to Boston’s Rr Auction. Also Read: George Martin, Legendary Beatles Producer, Dies at 90 The winning bidder, a collector from Dallas, wished to remain anonymous. The scathing, two-page missive from Lennon was reportedly a response to Linda McCartney’s criticism leveled at Lennon over Lennon not publicly announcing his split from the Beatles. “I was reading your letter.
- 11/18/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
When Paul McCartney shocked the world in April 1970 with his announcement of the Beatles' break-up, drummer Ringo Starr added a surprise of his own by becoming (initially, at least) the most musically active member of the former Fab Four.
As he would later recount in the lyrics of "Early 1970," the deceptively jaunty b-side of his 1971 hit "It Don't Come Easy," Starr was the only Beatle who didn't have any serious beef with any other member of the band at the time. Feeling lost without the family dynamic of the musical...
As he would later recount in the lyrics of "Early 1970," the deceptively jaunty b-side of his 1971 hit "It Don't Come Easy," Starr was the only Beatle who didn't have any serious beef with any other member of the band at the time. Feeling lost without the family dynamic of the musical...
- 11/2/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Howard’s new film captures the sweat, screams and cultural significance of the band’s touring years. He explains why the Fab Four still fascinates him
Related: George Martin: musicians pay tribute to the genius behind the Beatles
The story of the Beatles is like the story of Watergate or the second world war, the civil rights movement or Vietnam: it contains a million smaller stories, a million witnesses, a million angles of approach. Ron Howard’s documentary Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years extrudes yet another narrative fragment from the Fabs’ fable and makes it a story all of its own. It concerns the four years the group spent touring first Britain and Germany, then the Us and the world; years that made them, and also broke them.
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Related: George Martin: musicians pay tribute to the genius behind the Beatles
The story of the Beatles is like the story of Watergate or the second world war, the civil rights movement or Vietnam: it contains a million smaller stories, a million witnesses, a million angles of approach. Ron Howard’s documentary Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years extrudes yet another narrative fragment from the Fabs’ fable and makes it a story all of its own. It concerns the four years the group spent touring first Britain and Germany, then the Us and the world; years that made them, and also broke them.
Continue reading...
- 9/13/2016
- by John Patterson
- The Guardian - Film News
As the one-time frontman of Van Halen and full-time badass known the world over as the Red Rocker, it's hard to think of Sammy Hagar slowing down. But at 68 years old, the music icon is beginning to look at life a little differently.
"It's really odd for me to think about my age," he admits in an exclusive clip from this Saturday's episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?
He says that the loss of David Bowie to cancer earlier this year was a major wakeup call. "I had no idea he was sick, he was a private guy...
"It's really odd for me to think about my age," he admits in an exclusive clip from this Saturday's episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?
He says that the loss of David Bowie to cancer earlier this year was a major wakeup call. "I had no idea he was sick, he was a private guy...
- 8/19/2016
- by Jordan Runtagh, @jordanruntagh
- People.com - TV Watch
As the one-time frontman of Van Halen and full-time badass known the world over as the Red Rocker, it's hard to think of Sammy Hagar slowing down. But at 68 years old, the music icon is beginning to look at life a little differently. "It's really odd for me to think about my age," he admits in an exclusive clip from this Saturday's episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?He says that the loss of David Bowie to cancer earlier this year was a major wakeup call. "I had no idea he was sick, he was a private guy...
- 8/19/2016
- by Jordan Runtagh, @jordanruntagh
- PEOPLE.com
John Moore Jul 27, 2016
Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus reunite - after their success with Matilda - for Groundhog Day: The Musical. Our review...
You have to admire Tim Minchin’s confidence. Groundhog Day represents his second foray into creating musical theatre from much-loved stories. His previous attempt, also alongside director Matthew Warchus, was a rollicking take on Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Pleasingly, that was the kind of musical that unites adults and children in joy and admiration. It's peppered with at least three stone-cold classic songs - in Naughty, When I Grow Up and Revolting Children - melded to great dollops of pantomime humour, and shot through with the ink black fairy tale tone the original book’s author was so famous for.
Of course, fans of Minchin’s grandiose musical comedy will know his contradictory tendencies for self-deprecation and appearances in alongside a 90-odd piece orchestra. Much of...
Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus reunite - after their success with Matilda - for Groundhog Day: The Musical. Our review...
You have to admire Tim Minchin’s confidence. Groundhog Day represents his second foray into creating musical theatre from much-loved stories. His previous attempt, also alongside director Matthew Warchus, was a rollicking take on Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Pleasingly, that was the kind of musical that unites adults and children in joy and admiration. It's peppered with at least three stone-cold classic songs - in Naughty, When I Grow Up and Revolting Children - melded to great dollops of pantomime humour, and shot through with the ink black fairy tale tone the original book’s author was so famous for.
Of course, fans of Minchin’s grandiose musical comedy will know his contradictory tendencies for self-deprecation and appearances in alongside a 90-odd piece orchestra. Much of...
- 7/27/2016
- Den of Geek
Nearly 50 years after their breakup, the Beatles are preparing to invade China. The group’s 1968 hit “Hey Jude” has been licensed by publishing company Sony/Atv for the Chinese film “Yesterday Once More,” marking the first time that a Beatles song has been licensed to China, a spokesperson for the publisher told TheWrap. The licensing fee for the song was in the hefty six-figure range. Also Read: Beatles Producer George Martin Honored in New PBS Music Series (Video) The film is described by Billboard, which first reported the news, as a coming-of-age offering. The movies’ two leads will sing the tune in English.
- 5/5/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The dirty book of the '60s became an all-star dirty movie with Brando, Burton, Starr, Coburn, Matthau, Astin, Aznavour and Huston all wanting a taste of the Swedish nymphet Ewa Aulin. Camerawork by Rotunno, designs by Dean Tavoularis, effects by Doug Trumbull -- and the best material is Marlon Brando making goofy faces as a sub-Sellers Indian guru. Candy Blu-ray Kl Studio Classics 1968 / Color / 1:78 widescreen / 124 min. /Candy e il suo pazzo mondo / Street Date May 17, 2016 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95 Starring Ewa Aulin, Charles Aznavour, Marlon Brando, James Coburn, Richard Burton, John Astin, John Huston, Walter Matthau, Ringo Starr, Anita Pallenberg, Elsa Martinelli. Cinematography Giuseppe Rotunno Production Designer Dean Tavoularis Opening and closing designed by Douglas Trumbull Film Editor Giancarlo Cappelli, Frank Santillo Original Music Dave Grusin Writing credits Buck Henry from the book by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg Produced by Robert Haggiag Directed by Christian Marquand
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- 5/3/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
2016 is shaping up to be a truly terribly year, musically-speaking. It's only April, barely Spring, and we've already lost enough iconic artists to last us a lifetime. With Prince's tragic passing this week at the young age of 57, it quickly became apparent that 2016 might go down in history as the saddest year for music. And not just due to the deaths of legendary stars like David Bowie, Glenn Frey and Sir George Martin. With Kesha's lawsuit against Dr. Luke and too many heated feuds to count, it might be safe to say that 2016 might actually be the absolute Worst. On the plus side, the deaths of these musicians cause fans flock to their albums and songs, boosting sales for their late idols following...
- 4/22/2016
- E! Online
Sylvia Anderson, who voiced Lady Penelope on “Thunderbirds” and co-created the series, died on Wednesday. She was 88. Her official website announced the writer, actress and producer died following a short illness at her home in Bray, Buckinghamshire in England. “Her intelligence was phenomenal, but her creativity and tenacity unchallenged. She was a force in every way,” her daughter, Dee Anderson, said in a statement. Also Read: George Martin, Legendary Beatles Producer, Dies at 90 Anderson, who co-created “Thunderbirds” with her late husband Gerry, also served as head of programming for HBO in the U.K. The original “Thunderbirds” ran for one season between 1965 and.
- 3/16/2016
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Every episode I feel like Brian’s story, no matter the situation, is front and center and the other story is secondary. This time, however, Rebecca’s story would have been plenty! First, we meet up with Brian in St. Petersburg, Russia where he looking for Piper, the girl he let get away in the hopes of creating an enzyme to stop Morra and his use of Nzt. He finds her in prison and, after some wheeling and dealing with Deputy Prosecutor General and George Martin, frees her but she need to steal one more thing before she can leave Russia for
Limitless: Brian Goes to Russia To Look For Piper...
Limitless: Brian Goes to Russia To Look For Piper...
- 3/16/2016
- by Daniel Gilligan
- TVovermind.com
Before George Martin's death on March 8th, the legendary producer and "fifth Beatle" aligned with PBS for an eight-part series titled Soundbreaking: Stories From the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music. For the series, which was five years in the making, Martin and his son Giles recruited over 150 artists to share behind-the-scenes stories about the art of recording.
The first two Soundbreaking episodes are scheduled to premiere March 14th at the SXSW Film festival with a PBS premiere set for November. Rolling Stone has the exclusive first look at the Soundbreaking trailer,...
The first two Soundbreaking episodes are scheduled to premiere March 14th at the SXSW Film festival with a PBS premiere set for November. Rolling Stone has the exclusive first look at the Soundbreaking trailer,...
- 3/14/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Legendary music producer George Martin, the man who worked with The Beatles and shepherded them to superstardom, died earlier this week at the age of 90. But fans of another George Martin -- George R.R. Martin, author of the books that inspired HBO series "Game of Thrones" -- were momentarily confused by the similarly-monikered men, prompting the latter Martin to clear the air online, and declare himself very much alive.
In a blog post titled "Not Dead Yet," George R.R. Martin did his best to assuage "Got" fans' worries that he was the one who had died, writing, "It was Sir George Martin, of Beatles fame, who has passed away. Not me."
Of course, if concerned fans had done any kind of independent research on the topic, they could have easily figured that out for themselves, but alas, sometimes a simple Google search is too much to ask. But Martin was...
In a blog post titled "Not Dead Yet," George R.R. Martin did his best to assuage "Got" fans' worries that he was the one who had died, writing, "It was Sir George Martin, of Beatles fame, who has passed away. Not me."
Of course, if concerned fans had done any kind of independent research on the topic, they could have easily figured that out for themselves, but alas, sometimes a simple Google search is too much to ask. But Martin was...
- 3/10/2016
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Tributes to legendary producer Sir George Martin have flooded in across the music world since his death was announced on Tuesday at age 90. The “Fifth Beatle” will next be honored in the forthcoming PBS series, “Soundbreaking: Songs From The Cutting Edge Of Recorded Music,” TheWrap has learned. The 8-part television series was a passion project of the late Beatles producer — the original concept for “Soundbreaking” came from Sir George — as he believed that the remarkable evolution of recording technologies is one of the most important stories of the twentieth century, and one that needs to be told. Also Read: George Martin,...
- 3/10/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
On the evening of March 8, famed producer George Martin passed away at home, in his sleep, at age 90. (The announcement was first made on Ringo Starr's Twitter account.) He is, of course, primarily famous as the Beatles' producer, but I was heartened to see many friends in my Facebook feed chose to mark his passing by posting non-Beatles tracks he produced. Martin was a well-established, and well-rounded, producer before he started working with the Beatles. In his career the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee worked in quite a variety of contexts with any number of famous people, from comedy records with Peter Sellers to jazz records with Stan Getz, and practically everything in between.
The Beatles would undoubtedly have become famous without him -- and perhaps he without them -- but they wouldn't have sounded as good. Who else at that time would have made a Beatles record on...
The Beatles would undoubtedly have become famous without him -- and perhaps he without them -- but they wouldn't have sounded as good. Who else at that time would have made a Beatles record on...
- 3/10/2016
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Way to head a death rumor off at the pass, George R.R. Martin. Martin, author of the fantasy novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the basis of HBO’s hit drama “Game of Thrones,” took to his blog on Wednesday, following the death of Beatles producer George Martin, to clear up any confusions that his fans may have. “While it is strangely moving to realize that so many people around the world care so deeply about my life and death, I have to go with Mark Twain and insist that the rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated,...
- 3/9/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Paul McCartney is remembering the "Fifth Beatle," record producer Sir George Martin, who has died at 90. "He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me," McCartney wrote on his website Wednesday. "He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humour that he became a true friend to me and my family. If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George. From the day that he gave The Beatles our first recording contract, to the last time I saw him, he was the most generous, intelligent and musical person I've ever had the pleasure to know.
- 3/9/2016
- by Philip Boucher, @philipboucher
- PEOPLE.com
Paul McCartney is remembering the "Fifth Beatle," record producer Sir George Martin, who has died at 90. "He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me," McCartney wrote on his website Wednesday. "He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humour that he became a true friend to me and my family. If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George. From the day that he gave The Beatles our first recording contract, to the last time I saw him, he was the most generous, intelligent and musical person I've ever had the pleasure to know.
- 3/9/2016
- by Philip Boucher, @philipboucher
- PEOPLE.com
"If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle, it was George," Sir Paul McCartney wrote Wednesday after the death of legendary producer George Martin. That's no small tribute, but Martin earned it. Aside from signing the Beatles when no one else would - a laurel plenty of people would have been happy to rest on - he worked closely with the group in the studio, where he and Abbey Road engineer Geoff Emerick embarked on a series of musical innovations that made the Beatles' discography as groundbreaking as it was catchy. Below, some of Martin's best moments with the group.
- 3/9/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
"If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle, it was George," Sir Paul McCartney wrote Wednesday after the death of legendary producer George Martin. That's no small tribute, but Martin earned it. Aside from signing the Beatles when no one else would - a laurel plenty of people would have been happy to rest on - he worked closely with the group in the studio, where he and Abbey Road engineer Geoff Emerick embarked on a series of musical innovations that made the Beatles' discography as groundbreaking as it was catchy. Below, some of Martin's best moments with the group.
- 3/9/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
The death of producer Sir George Martin - dubbed the "fifth Beatle" - has fans reflecting on his contribution to music as one of the masters of mixing classic and modern sound. "He was a very generous, helpful and educated man, musically," Beatles expert and friend Ray Connolly tells People of the legendary producer. Writer Connolly worked with Martin on a TV series about music and for decades has chronicled the story of the iconic band, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. (McCartney, 73, and Starr, 75, are the only original members who are still living.) "He...
- 3/9/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- PEOPLE.com
The death of producer Sir George Martin - dubbed the "fifth Beatle" - has fans reflecting on his contribution to music as one of the masters of mixing classic and modern sound. "He was a very generous, helpful and educated man, musically," Beatles expert and friend Ray Connolly tells People of the legendary producer. Writer Connolly worked with Martin on a TV series about music and for decades has chronicled the story of the iconic band, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. (McCartney, 73, and Starr, 75, are the only original members who are still living.) "He...
- 3/9/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- PEOPLE.com
He was one of the most beloved members of the musical community for decades, and sadly Sir George Martin passed away on Tuesday (March 8).
The legendary producer, known as the “Fifth Beatle” was 90 years old and died at his home. Shortly thereafter his family thanked “everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.
Martin was the man behind the iconic Beatles albums, though he’s credited with producing more than 700 records during his career. Sir Paul McCartney told press, “I have so many wonderful memories of this great man that will be with me forever. He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me. He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humor that he became a true friend to me and my family. If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George. From the day that he gave...
The legendary producer, known as the “Fifth Beatle” was 90 years old and died at his home. Shortly thereafter his family thanked “everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.
Martin was the man behind the iconic Beatles albums, though he’s credited with producing more than 700 records during his career. Sir Paul McCartney told press, “I have so many wonderful memories of this great man that will be with me forever. He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me. He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humor that he became a true friend to me and my family. If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George. From the day that he gave...
- 3/9/2016
- GossipCenter
Paul McCartney has praised “fifth Beatle” George Martin as a “second father” in an essay about the music producer, who died Tuesday at the age of 90. “I’m so sad to hear the news of the passing of dear George Martin,” the rock icon wrote on his website. “I have so many wonderful memories of this great man that will be with me forever. He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me. He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humour that he became a true friend to me and my family.
- 3/9/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Sir George Martin, arguably the most influential producer in the history of rock 'n roll music, has died peacefully at age 90. Martin was described by Paul McCartney as his "second father" because he had guided the Beatles through their early years, producing all but one of their albums and giving them the distinctive sound that resulted in them becoming legends. His influence on the band was so important that he gained the nick name of "The Fifith Beatle". Martin went on to exert his influence with other major acts over the decades, remaining a powerful force in the music industry. For full details of Sir George's remarkable life, click here. ...
- 3/9/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
George Martin, the famed producer who worked with The Beatles, has died. He was 90. George Martin Dies Martin passed away “peacefully at home” in England, Adam Sharp, the founder of CA Management, told CNN. “In a career that spanned seven decades he was recognized globally as one of music’s most creative talents and a gentleman […]
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- 3/9/2016
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
George Martin, the incredibly brilliant producer of The Beatles who was such an influence on the group he was known as "the 5th Beatle" -- has died. Martin passed away Wednesday at his home in London. His influence cannot be understated. When Martin met the Beatles in 1962 he was not impressed ... he felt their music was all over the place, but, as he put it, "They were like plants in a hothouse. They grew incredibly fast.
- 3/9/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The world has lost an honorary Beatle. Often regarded as "the fifth Beatle," Sir George Martin has died at 90 years old, Ringo Starr confirmed late Tuesday night. "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family," Starr penned on Twitter in tribute to his longtime colleague and friend. "George will be missed." After more than five decades in the music industry, Martin's career accolades are seemingly endless. As a music producer, composer and arranger, he signed the Beatles to their first recording contract in 1962 after meeting with the band's manager Brian Epstein at Abbey Road Studios. The music legend was essential in physically shaping...
- 3/9/2016
- E! Online
Paul McCartney on Wednesday lauded George Martin on his blog following news that the legendary Beatles producer had died at the age of 90. "The world has lost a truly great man who left an indelible mark on my soul and the history of British music," McCartney wrote. The musician also called Martin a "true gentleman" and said he was "like a second father to me," adding: "He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humor that he became a true friend to me and my family." Said the music star: "From the
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- 3/9/2016
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars from the world's of music, film and entertainment took to social media to pay their respects to the British music producer George Martin, who died Tuesday at the age of 90. Martin, through his extensive work with The Beatles, touched the lives of countless millions around the world during the band's heyday in the '60s as well in the decades that followed. Martin is so indelibly linked with the Fab Four that he was informally known as the "fifth Beatle." The team behind famous Abbey Road Studios in London, where the Beatles recorded almost all of their albums
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- 3/9/2016
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Legendary music producer and the so-called 'Fifth Beatle' George Martin has died at the age of 90. Sir George Henry Martin Cbe was known for boldly signing the Beatles in 1962 - when Parlophone Records were focussed on jazz and comedy - and went on to produce and arrange nearly all their songs. Drummer Ringo Starr took to Twitter to confirm the news Tuesday, telling fans: "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx" God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and...
- 3/9/2016
- by George Stark, @GeorgeStark_
- PEOPLE.com
The legendary Beatles record producer Sir George Martin has died at 90, according to a message on Twitter by Ringo Starr. “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed,” Starr wrote on Twitter Tuesday evening. Martin signed the band from Liverpool, England to a record contract with Emi’s Parlophone Records in 1962, after many other labels had turned them down. An indispensable presence in the studio, he went on to produce almost every Beatles song, becoming known as the “Fifth Beatle.” Also Read: Michael White, 'Rocky Horror,' 'Monty Python' Producer,...
- 3/9/2016
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Even the most die-hard Beatles fans may not know the name of Andy White, who died Monday after a stroke at the age of 85, but they've certainly heard his drumming. As a regular session musician for Emi in 1962, the Scottish-born White was hired by George Martin to replace Ringo Starr during the recording of the Fab Four's first single, "Love Me Do," as well as its B-side, "P.S. I Love You." As Ian MacDonald puts in his exhaustive history of the Beatles' records, the switch to White was emblematic of a musical conservatism the group would soon overthrow: In an earlier effort on the track, "Starr had failed to 'lock-in' his bass-drum with the bass guitar ... a convention of the polite studio style of the early Sixties." (According to other observers, Starr had also been rushing the pre-chorus, which adds to the song's legend as a Scylla...
- 11/12/2015
- by Nate Jones
- Vulture
Live and Let Die
Written by Tom Mankiewicz
Directed by Guy Hamilton
UK, 1973
1973’s Live and Let Die unleashed a new kind of Bond upon the world, a Bond whose bland propriety and vacuous quips would dominate the screen for another twelve years. Roger Moore, taking over for Sean Connery, the third different Bond in three films, had enjoyed popular success as a television star on mystery series “The Saint.” He had originally tested for the role prior to inaugural series entry Dr. No, but was deemed “too pretty” by Bond producers Harry Salzman and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli. Sean Connery had only grudgingly agreed to return for 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever, and had no interest in continuing further due to tension with the producers. Salzman was not a fan of the choice of Moore, but was overruled by Broccoli, who saw in the TV star the opportunity to create an...
Written by Tom Mankiewicz
Directed by Guy Hamilton
UK, 1973
1973’s Live and Let Die unleashed a new kind of Bond upon the world, a Bond whose bland propriety and vacuous quips would dominate the screen for another twelve years. Roger Moore, taking over for Sean Connery, the third different Bond in three films, had enjoyed popular success as a television star on mystery series “The Saint.” He had originally tested for the role prior to inaugural series entry Dr. No, but was deemed “too pretty” by Bond producers Harry Salzman and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli. Sean Connery had only grudgingly agreed to return for 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever, and had no interest in continuing further due to tension with the producers. Salzman was not a fan of the choice of Moore, but was overruled by Broccoli, who saw in the TV star the opportunity to create an...
- 11/3/2015
- by Gabriel Bucsko
- SoundOnSight
And we almost made it. While accepting the award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for Game of Thrones, writer D.B. Weiss apparently forgot that the rules of live television are slightly different than those for HBO. Yes, he dropped an expletive. "George Martin, happy birthday, sir, and thank you for inviting us all into your dream," writer David Benioff, who also took home the honor, began by addressing the audience. "To HBO...thank you for taking a chance on two schmucks with no experience." Read: Check out all the winners! "Oh wow. When people say they don't plan things, I always...
- 9/21/2015
- E! Online
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