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Peter Schickele Dies: ‘P.D.Q. Bach’ Parodist And Film/Broadway Composer Was 88 - deadline.com - New York - county Hall - city Brooklyn
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18.01.2024

Peter Schickele Dies: ‘P.D.Q. Bach’ Parodist And Film/Broadway Composer Was 88

Peter Schickele, whose comedic parodies of classical music overshadowed his own strengths as a serious composer, died Tuesday at his home in Bearsville, N.Y. at 88. His daughter confirmed the death and attributed it to a series of infections that damaged his health.

Billie Eilish, Finneas, Ludwig Goransson, Rodrigo Prieto and More to Be Feted With Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival - variety.com - Santa Barbara
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17.01.2024

Billie Eilish, Finneas, Ludwig Goransson, Rodrigo Prieto and More to Be Feted With Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Oppenheimer” composer Ludwig Göransson and editor Jennifer Lame, “Killers of the Flower Moon” cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, and Billie Eilish and Finneas are among the recipients of Variety’s Artisans Awards. The honorees will be feted at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Feb.

Manchester United's Joe Hugill makes goalscoring admission after dream start to loan move - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Ireland - county Martin
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.01.2024

Manchester United's Joe Hugill makes goalscoring admission after dream start to loan move

Joe Hugill says he always envisaged scoring on debut for Burton Albion, but didn’t expect to find the net just three minutes into his maiden appearance.

Prabhas Sets Horror Film ‘The Raja Saab’ as Next Project (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India
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15.01.2024

Prabhas Sets Horror Film ‘The Raja Saab’ as Next Project (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran “Baahubali” star Prabhas has set horror film “The Raja Saab” as his next project. The film is directed by Maruthi Dasari, mostly known as just Maruthi, whose credits include horror-comedy “Prema Katha Chitram” (2013), romantic comedy “Mahanubhavudu” (2017) and comedy-drama “Prati Roju Pandage” (2019). It is being produced under the People Media Factory banner with T.G.

Composers for ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Killer’ Detail Crafting Strange But Memorable Scores - variety.com - Britain
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13.01.2024

Composers for ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Killer’ Detail Crafting Strange But Memorable Scores

Jon Burlingame Sometimes directors don’t want you humming the music as you leave their film. More than ever, filmmakers are seeking fresh musical approaches, especially when the subject matter is dark or fantastic. Three late-2023 releases demonstrate this with music that catches the ear in unusual ways.

‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Chevalier’ & ‘Maestro’ Costume Designers On Honoring Historical Figures Through Design - deadline.com
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13.01.2024

‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Chevalier’ & ‘Maestro’ Costume Designers On Honoring Historical Figures Through Design

When creating a biographical drama of a historic figure, there’s a delicate balance between striving for historical accuracy and focusing on crafting a compelling, human story. This awards season has seen its fair share of biopics, testing their costume designers in different ways.

X Japan’s Yoshiki to compose official theme song for Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary - www.nme.com - China - Japan
nme.com
11.01.2024

X Japan’s Yoshiki to compose official theme song for Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary

A post shared by Hello Kitty (@hellokitty)“Hello Kitty, congratulations on your 50th anniversary. It is a great honor for me to receive an offer to create an official global theme song for such a wonderful event.

‘Saltburn,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘American Fiction’ Artisans and More Take Us Behind the Scenes at Variety’s FYC Fest: The Shortlist - variety.com - USA - county Martin
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10.01.2024

‘Saltburn,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘American Fiction’ Artisans and More Take Us Behind the Scenes at Variety’s FYC Fest: The Shortlist

Variety rounded up some of our favorite creators behind several films recently shortlisted by the Academy to discuss the work that goes into making these now iconic cinematic moments. From “American Fiction’s” score to the heartrending tunes of “Flora and Son,” the artisans went deep on their process and revealed the layers of thought and intent inside their work.

Listening to Niblock the wrong way - www.thefader.com
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10.01.2024

Listening to Niblock the wrong way

Phill Niblock was notoriously resistant to analyses of his art. The composer and filmmaker, who passed away this week at 90, made the purest form of minimalism.

Legendary avant-garde composer and filmmaker Phill Niblock dies, aged 90 - www.nme.com - New York - New York - county Arthur - Indiana - county Anderson - county Russell
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10.01.2024

Legendary avant-garde composer and filmmaker Phill Niblock dies, aged 90

official website. No cause of death is known at the time of writing.Born in Anderson, Indiana in 1933, Niblock received an economics degree from Indiana University before moving to New York in 1958.

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter announces soundtrack to new Salvador Dalí movie - www.nme.com
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10.01.2024

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter announces soundtrack to new Salvador Dalí movie

Daft Punk‘s Thomas Bangalter has been announced as the composer of the DAAAAAALÍ film soundtrack.The news was announced on Instagram today (January 9) via Ed Banger Records (Justice, Breakbot), who will release the soundtrack on their label.“Let’s start 2024 with something very special!”, the label wrote. “Thrilled to welcome Thomas Bangalter on Ed Banger recordsfor the release of the original soundtrack of DAAAAAALÍ.”The movie, directed by Quentin Dupieux (also known by his DJ name Mr Oizo), is scheduled for release on February 7.A post shared by ED BANGER / PEDRO WINTER (@edbanger)DAAAAAALÍ! will be Dupieux’s twelfth feature film, following films such as his breakout horror-comedy Rubber (2010) and his recent black comedy Yannick (2023).

Iasos, New Age music pioneer, dies aged 77 - www.nme.com - New York - California - county Plymouth - Greece - county Marin
nme.com
09.01.2024

Iasos, New Age music pioneer, dies aged 77

here.McGowan also shared a message from Niño, who wrote: “Our Dearest Brother, Friend, Guide, Mentor, Inspiration, and Great Visionary of Celestial Paradise Music has transitioned from his Earth Body today, Saturday, January 6, 2024.“We invite you to please explore the vastness of Iasos. He poured his heart and soul into his Music and fully intended for it to raise vibrations on Earth, that we all would live in higher harmonic realization of our unique potential, co-existing and co-creating together.”Iasos was born on Jaunary 9, 1947, in Greece, where he moved to New York with his family aged four.

Why ‘May December’s’ Use of ‘The Go-Between’ Score During Viral Hot Dog Scene Is Problematic - variety.com - Britain - France
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09.01.2024

Why ‘May December’s’ Use of ‘The Go-Between’ Score During Viral Hot Dog Scene Is Problematic

Jon Burlingame Taking an old film score and dropping it into a new film is “like wearing somebody else’s underwear,” veteran composer Earle Hagenused to say. Hagen, the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning composer of such classic themes as “The Andy Griffith Show,” “The Dick VanDyke Show” and “The Mod Squad,” would have been appalled by the musical choices in Netflix’s “May December.” A scene from that film, with Julianne Moore opening her refrigerator door to a melodramatic piano cue, has gone viral. It’s a funny moment if you don’t recognize that music.

Audible ‘1984’ Adaptation to Star Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Ervio, Tom Hardy, Andrew Scott - variety.com
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09.01.2024

Audible ‘1984’ Adaptation to Star Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Ervio, Tom Hardy, Andrew Scott

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece “1984” is getting a new audio-only treatment from Audible. The Audible original audio drama, set to premiere April 4, stars Andrew Garfield (“Tick, Tick…Boom,” “The Amazing Spider-Man”) as Winston alongside Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked,” “Harriet”) as Julia. They are joined by Tom Hardy (“Inception,” “The Dark Knight Rises”) as the voice of Big Brother and Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers,” “Fleabag”), who plays the mysterious and dangerous O’Brien.

Teenager dies after falling ill at Glasgow’s SWG3 nightclub - www.nme.com - city Newcastle
nme.com
08.01.2024

Teenager dies after falling ill at Glasgow’s SWG3 nightclub

BBC that “Next of kin have been informed and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”“Upon spotting that she was in distress, our staff swiftly intervened, bringing her to the venue’s medical unit for examination,” said a spokesperson for SWG3.They continued: “The on-site medical team, composed of qualified and experienced professionals, promptly called for an ambulance as her condition deteriorated. Regrettably, despite these efforts, she did not survive.“Every guest is thoroughly searched upon entry by our highly-trained, accredited security teams.

Margot Robbie Leaves Barbiecore Behind in a Little Black Dress and Controversial Shoe - www.glamour.com - Australia - France - Los Angeles - Los Angeles
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07.01.2024

Margot Robbie Leaves Barbiecore Behind in a Little Black Dress and Controversial Shoe

trend that in 2023, Margot Robbie opted for a little black dress at an event in Los Angeles.The Australian actor knows very well the cards to play to win the games she plays. From her most casual outfits composed by to the most , Margo Robbie's style has become a source of inspiration for many.

How a Birthday Gift to Hayao Miyazaki Became ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Musical Theme - variety.com - Japan
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05.01.2024

How a Birthday Gift to Hayao Miyazaki Became ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Musical Theme

Michaela Zee With their nearly 40-year history, one would think Hayao Miyazaki could no longer surprise composer Joe Hisaishi. However, the Japanese animation master did just that when he introduced “The Boy and the Heron” to his longtime musical collaborator.

Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator 2’ Taps Hans Zimmer Protégé Harry Gregson-Williams as Composer (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Washington
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05.01.2024

Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator 2’ Taps Hans Zimmer Protégé Harry Gregson-Williams as Composer (EXCLUSIVE)

Alex Ritman Ridley Scott has found the god of music for his upcoming “Gladiator” sequel. Harry Gregson-Williams has been hired to compose the score for the hotly-anticipated Paramount feature, which is due out Nov.

Luke Littler in awkward Good Morning Britain blunder as presenter forced to help - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
04.01.2024

Luke Littler in awkward Good Morning Britain blunder as presenter forced to help

Darts player Luke Littler may have been a bit bleary-eyed when he appeared on Good Morning Britain the morning after making history as the world's youngest PDC World Darts Championship finalist. And so he will very much be forgiven for suffering a bit of a blunder during his first appearance on the ITV news programme.

John Williams Doubles Down on Not Staying Retired, Says It’s ‘Possible’ He’d Make Another Film Score as He Turns 92: ‘I Like to Keep an Open Mind’ - variety.com - Britain - Indiana - county Harrison - county Williams - county Ford
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03.01.2024

John Williams Doubles Down on Not Staying Retired, Says It’s ‘Possible’ He’d Make Another Film Score as He Turns 92: ‘I Like to Keep an Open Mind’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director John Williams recently told The Times UK that he’s not ruling “anything out” when it comes to staying retired from film scores. The five-time Oscar winner turns 92 years old on February 8. Back in June 2022, Williams teased his retirement by telling the Associated Press that his work on “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” would probably be his last.

‘Barbie’ Broke Records, but Studios Employed Fewer Female Directors on 2023’s Top Films - variety.com - county San Diego
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02.01.2024

‘Barbie’ Broke Records, but Studios Employed Fewer Female Directors on 2023’s Top Films

Brent Lang Executive Editor Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” wasn’t just the year’s biggest box office winner. It also made history as the highest-grossing movie directed by a woman. Despite the film’s outsized success, major studios gave most of their biggest gigs to male filmmakers.

Composer John Williams Walks Back His Own Retirement Talk At 91: “If An Interesting Film Came Along…” - deadline.com - Berlin - city Vienna
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31.12.2023

Composer John Williams Walks Back His Own Retirement Talk At 91: “If An Interesting Film Came Along…”

Revered composer John Williams has walked back his retirement talk, saying of previous reports that he’d put down his baton for the final time, “I don’t care much for grand pronunciamentos, statements that are firm and finished and surrounded by closed doors. If I made one without putting it in context then I withdraw it.”

Bradley Cooper's Top 10 Movies, Ranked by Critics - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
30.12.2023

Bradley Cooper's Top 10 Movies, Ranked by Critics

Bradley Cooper is widely considered one of the biggest movie stars of the last decade.

Bram Inscore, Songwriter and Producer for Troye Sivan, BTS and Beck, Dies at 41 - variety.com
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29.12.2023

Bram Inscore, Songwriter and Producer for Troye Sivan, BTS and Beck, Dies at 41

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Bram Inscore, best known for his work with Troye Sivan, Beck and BTS, has died at the age of 41. The songwriter, producer and instrumentalist died by suicide after a battle with depression, according to a statement from his family and friends.

Mbongeni Ngema, South African Musician and ‘Sarafina!’ Creator, Dies at 68 - variety.com - France - South Africa - city Johannesburg
variety.com
28.12.2023

Mbongeni Ngema, South African Musician and ‘Sarafina!’ Creator, Dies at 68

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Mbongeni Ngema, a distinguished South African musician and creator of the musical “Sarafina!,” died on Wednesday in a car accident. He was 68. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.

Barack Obama’s Favorite Movies of 2023: ‘Rustin,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Past Lives’ and More - variety.com - USA
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27.12.2023

Barack Obama’s Favorite Movies of 2023: ‘Rustin,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Past Lives’ and More

Jaden Thompson Barack Obama has revealed his favorite movies of the year, an annual tradition from the former President of the United States. The first three films on the list — “Rustin,” “Leave the World Behind” and “American Symphony” — were produced by his company Higher Ground, which he founded alongside his wife Michelle.

Kanye West Used AI To Write Antisemitism Apology? Computer Says... 85% Chance!! - perezhilton.com
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27.12.2023

Kanye West Used AI To Write Antisemitism Apology? Computer Says... 85% Chance!!

Did Kanye West use AI software to write his public apology to the Jewish community??

Julia Newman Scores FX’s ‘Capote,’ as Thomas Newman Pens Theme; Father-Daughter Duo Is a First for TV Music - variety.com - California
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22.12.2023

Julia Newman Scores FX’s ‘Capote,’ as Thomas Newman Pens Theme; Father-Daughter Duo Is a First for TV Music

Jon Burlingame Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” boasts one of the greatest casts of the TV season. But it has also broken new ground on the music side: a father-daughter team providing the musical score.

Society of Composers And Lyricists Sets SCL Nominees - deadline.com - Los Angeles - USA
deadline.com
22.12.2023

Society of Composers And Lyricists Sets SCL Nominees

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) has announced the nominees for the 2024 SCL Awards, including songwriters Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lenny Kravitz, Diane Warren, and Jon Batiste, all who earned spots on the Academy Awards shortlist for Best Original Song.

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