In the upcoming Season 7 episode of “The Loud House” titled “Beg, Borrow and Steele,” set to air at 6:00 Pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024, on Nickelodeon, fans are in for a comedic rollercoaster. The episode centers around Lincoln, who finds himself in a hilarious predicament after seeking financial assistance from Lola to obtain a rare David Steele collectible.
As the plot unfolds, Lincoln becomes indebted to the spirited Lola, leading to a series of comedic misadventures within the Loud family dynamic. Viewers can expect a delightful blend of humor and family antics as Lincoln navigates the consequences of his unusual request.
“Beg, Borrow and Steele” promises to showcase the charm and humor that “The Loud House” is known for, providing a light-hearted yet entertaining episode for fans of all ages. With its unique take on family dynamics and the pursuit of collectibles, this installment adds another layer to the beloved animated series.
As the plot unfolds, Lincoln becomes indebted to the spirited Lola, leading to a series of comedic misadventures within the Loud family dynamic. Viewers can expect a delightful blend of humor and family antics as Lincoln navigates the consequences of his unusual request.
“Beg, Borrow and Steele” promises to showcase the charm and humor that “The Loud House” is known for, providing a light-hearted yet entertaining episode for fans of all ages. With its unique take on family dynamics and the pursuit of collectibles, this installment adds another layer to the beloved animated series.
- 1/25/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Showtime has tapped Emmy-nominated comedy writer R.J. Fried as showrunner of its new untitled half-hour animated series centered on the Trump White House, executive produced by Stephen Colbert. A three-time Emmy nominee, Fried most recently served as co-executive producer and head writer for Problematic with Moshe Kasher. His credits also include The Late Show with David Letterman, Triumph's Election Special 2016, Maya & Marty, Night of Too Many Stars, Onion Sportsdome, Po…...
- 9/25/2017
- Deadline TV
You can’t accuse the Tribeca Film Festival (April 19-30) of bandwagon jumping: Back in 2005, it screened the series finale of “Friends” outdoors on a Hudson pier for rapturous fans. Today, TV is a fait d’accompli as Tribeca expands its second annual TV program to 15 shows and five series. Golden-age TV draws viewers, Hollywood filmmakers, and a wider audience.
Last year, the TV program included world premieres of “The Night Of” (HBO, from Oscar-winning executive producer Steve Zaillian), “The Night Manager” (AMC, directed by Oscar-winning Susanne Bier), and “O.J.: Made in America” (Espn, directed by eventual Oscar-winner Ezra Edelman).
Read More: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Review: The Scariest TV Show Ever Made, Because It Feels So Real
This year’s highest-profile debuts include the adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) starring Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, and directed by indie filmmaker Reed Morano...
Last year, the TV program included world premieres of “The Night Of” (HBO, from Oscar-winning executive producer Steve Zaillian), “The Night Manager” (AMC, directed by Oscar-winning Susanne Bier), and “O.J.: Made in America” (Espn, directed by eventual Oscar-winner Ezra Edelman).
Read More: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Review: The Scariest TV Show Ever Made, Because It Feels So Real
This year’s highest-profile debuts include the adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) starring Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, and directed by indie filmmaker Reed Morano...
- 4/17/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
You can’t accuse the Tribeca Film Festival (April 19-30) of bandwagon jumping: Back in 2005, it screened the series finale of “Friends” outdoors on a Hudson pier for rapturous fans. Today, TV is a fait d’accompli as Tribeca expands its second annual TV program to 15 shows and five series. Golden-age TV draws viewers, Hollywood filmmakers, and a wider audience.
Last year, the TV program included world premieres of “The Night Of” (HBO, from Oscar-winning executive producer Steve Zaillian), “The Night Manager” (AMC, directed by Oscar-winning Susanne Bier), and “O.J.: Made in America” (Espn, directed by eventual Oscar-winner Ezra Edelman).
Read More: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Review: The Scariest TV Show Ever Made, Because It Feels So Real
This year’s highest-profile debuts include the adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) starring Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, and directed by indie filmmaker Reed Morano...
Last year, the TV program included world premieres of “The Night Of” (HBO, from Oscar-winning executive producer Steve Zaillian), “The Night Manager” (AMC, directed by Oscar-winning Susanne Bier), and “O.J.: Made in America” (Espn, directed by eventual Oscar-winner Ezra Edelman).
Read More: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Review: The Scariest TV Show Ever Made, Because It Feels So Real
This year’s highest-profile debuts include the adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) starring Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, and directed by indie filmmaker Reed Morano...
- 4/17/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The racing industry is mourning the loss of famed race car driver David Steele, who died on Saturday when his vehicle ran off the track and slammed into a wall during a race in Florida.
Steele was driving a sprint car when the left front wheel struck the wheel of another vehicle, sending Steele’s car flying and spinning into the air before it hit the retaining wall, the Associated Press reports.
Emergency officials attempted to treat the man, but Steele was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rip To The Greatest Driver I Have Ever Known. Dave Steele, You Are...
Steele was driving a sprint car when the left front wheel struck the wheel of another vehicle, sending Steele’s car flying and spinning into the air before it hit the retaining wall, the Associated Press reports.
Emergency officials attempted to treat the man, but Steele was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rip To The Greatest Driver I Have Ever Known. Dave Steele, You Are...
- 3/27/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Peter Farrelly [left] with his brother Bobby [right]
As one half of the Farrelly brothers, Peter Farrelly is responsible for some pretty awesome comedies. There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin and more all came to light under the direction of Peter and his brother. Now, Peter is back with Movie 43, a wildly ambitious comedy film that contains 12 storylines (split up into different shorts), each one directed by a different director, and an absolutely enormous ensemble cast. Though he’s flying solo on this one, Farrelly has taken it upon himself to craft 2 of the 12 segments in Movie 43 and from the sounds of it, we’re going to be in for a real treat.
Recently, we got a chance to sit down one on one with the director to discuss his upcoming comedy. He discussed how it all came together, how the idea formed, what his shorts are about and more.
As one half of the Farrelly brothers, Peter Farrelly is responsible for some pretty awesome comedies. There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin and more all came to light under the direction of Peter and his brother. Now, Peter is back with Movie 43, a wildly ambitious comedy film that contains 12 storylines (split up into different shorts), each one directed by a different director, and an absolutely enormous ensemble cast. Though he’s flying solo on this one, Farrelly has taken it upon himself to craft 2 of the 12 segments in Movie 43 and from the sounds of it, we’re going to be in for a real treat.
Recently, we got a chance to sit down one on one with the director to discuss his upcoming comedy. He discussed how it all came together, how the idea formed, what his shorts are about and more.
- 1/24/2013
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Sugar and shoes. Who knew Martha Stewart and Manolo Blahnik were such kindred spirits?
The celebrated shoe designer stopped by Stewart's show on Friday (Oct. 15) to make milkshakes (his culinary weakness) and talk about footwear. While there he whipped out a canvas and paintbrush to demonstrate his sketching process for Martha, saying his inspiration for the sketch was her, "and the show and food."
Returning the favor, Martha showed Manolo how to make two shakes: a coconut-chocolate one and a salted caramel-pecan one.
Seems like a fair trade.
Salted Caramel-Pecan Shake
Ingredients for Caramel Sauce (Makes 1 Cup)
* 1 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup heavy cream
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions for Caramel Sauce
Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil without stirring. Wipe down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Just as liquid begins to brown,...
The celebrated shoe designer stopped by Stewart's show on Friday (Oct. 15) to make milkshakes (his culinary weakness) and talk about footwear. While there he whipped out a canvas and paintbrush to demonstrate his sketching process for Martha, saying his inspiration for the sketch was her, "and the show and food."
Returning the favor, Martha showed Manolo how to make two shakes: a coconut-chocolate one and a salted caramel-pecan one.
Seems like a fair trade.
Salted Caramel-Pecan Shake
Ingredients for Caramel Sauce (Makes 1 Cup)
* 1 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup heavy cream
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions for Caramel Sauce
Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil without stirring. Wipe down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Just as liquid begins to brown,...
- 10/15/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
We can’t go on together with suspicious minds – words once uttered by the legendary Fine Young Cannibals… and Elvis. Universal have released a confusing new banner for their supposed ‘prequel’ to John Carpenter’s The Thing, which was already a remake of Christian Nyby’s (cough, Howard Hawks’) landmark sci-fi movie from the 1950s.
Look at the banner and what do you see? Pay specific attention to the title. Yes. For a supposed prequel to events in Carpenter’s film it looks like the same title to me. The tagline reads: “Before it was unleashed, it was discovered.” They poster probably chopped off the “… it was a remake and not a prequel”.
Have we been lied to or will all be revealed soon? It’s not like we can claim Carpenter’s movie was original and the remake/prequel/whatever will some how automatically suck, but you’d think...
Look at the banner and what do you see? Pay specific attention to the title. Yes. For a supposed prequel to events in Carpenter’s film it looks like the same title to me. The tagline reads: “Before it was unleashed, it was discovered.” They poster probably chopped off the “… it was a remake and not a prequel”.
Have we been lied to or will all be revealed soon? It’s not like we can claim Carpenter’s movie was original and the remake/prequel/whatever will some how automatically suck, but you’d think...
- 10/8/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
If you’re a sucker for funny men turning into serious sweethearts, then you loved last night’s Psych. Shawn and Gus helped a framed spy, Nadia (The Bourne Identity’s Franka Potente), clear her name. They didn’t believe she was innocent, which is why Shawn wore a wire when he had one last meeting with her. She hit on him, and he rebuffed her advances. Gus asked why since Shawn had been lusting after her (maybe because she was obviously playing him?), and that’s when Juliet, who was “watching the van” as Lasse and the military special...
- 9/9/2010
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
Box office receipts in 2009 were highest ever, thanks to continuing growth of 3D and success of Avatar
Gallery: 2009's top grossing films
One was the year of A Clockwork Orange and decimalisation. The other was that of Avatar and the shattered economy. But while 1971 and 2009 were wildly different in terms of the technological limits of the films on offer, new figures published today show that they shared similarly buoyant levels of cinema-going.
They record that last year was the best ever in terms of box office takings and the second best year since 1971 in terms of admissions, fuelled by the continuing growth of 3D and the through-the-roof success of Avatar, as well as the enduring, recession-resistant appeal of the big screen.
The figures were published in the UK Film Council's annual statistical yearbook, a mammoth, eye-hurting publication that is nevertheless packed full of interesting data on film trends, showing...
Gallery: 2009's top grossing films
One was the year of A Clockwork Orange and decimalisation. The other was that of Avatar and the shattered economy. But while 1971 and 2009 were wildly different in terms of the technological limits of the films on offer, new figures published today show that they shared similarly buoyant levels of cinema-going.
They record that last year was the best ever in terms of box office takings and the second best year since 1971 in terms of admissions, fuelled by the continuing growth of 3D and the through-the-roof success of Avatar, as well as the enduring, recession-resistant appeal of the big screen.
The figures were published in the UK Film Council's annual statistical yearbook, a mammoth, eye-hurting publication that is nevertheless packed full of interesting data on film trends, showing...
- 7/21/2010
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
By Roger Friedman
HollywoodNews.com: Are the Hamptons still hot? Oh yes, indeed. So hot that I actually missed Denise Rich’s cocktail party to celebrate her coming fall extravaganza for her Gabrielle’s Angels Ball. (Denise, we’ll be there in October.) The reason? The sudden booking of the great UK 80s band The English Beat at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Dave Wakeling, founder of The Beat (they were renamed such because an American group beat them to the name), wrote some of the catchiest and most alluring pop-reggae records of the early 80s. When The E. Beat broke up, they splintered into General Public and the Fine Young Cannibals. And then they all drifted away.
On Friday, Wakeling brought his current line up to Amagansett’s Talkhouse, a dive with a long, wide stage under a low ceiling. Even though the 9pm temperature was well beyond 80 degrees inside and out,...
HollywoodNews.com: Are the Hamptons still hot? Oh yes, indeed. So hot that I actually missed Denise Rich’s cocktail party to celebrate her coming fall extravaganza for her Gabrielle’s Angels Ball. (Denise, we’ll be there in October.) The reason? The sudden booking of the great UK 80s band The English Beat at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Dave Wakeling, founder of The Beat (they were renamed such because an American group beat them to the name), wrote some of the catchiest and most alluring pop-reggae records of the early 80s. When The E. Beat broke up, they splintered into General Public and the Fine Young Cannibals. And then they all drifted away.
On Friday, Wakeling brought his current line up to Amagansett’s Talkhouse, a dive with a long, wide stage under a low ceiling. Even though the 9pm temperature was well beyond 80 degrees inside and out,...
- 7/12/2010
- by Roger Friedman
- Hollywoodnews.com
Gaga performed duet of 'Speechless' and 'Your Song' with John at New York show.
By Gil Kaufman
Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen perform in New York on Thursday
Photo: Kevin Kane/ Getty Images
In the past year Lady Gaga has risen from little-known dance act to one of today's major international superstars. But how do you know you've really arrived? It's when you get invited to perform at Sting's annual Rainforest Fund benefit show.
On Thursday night (May 13) Gaga was on-hand for the star-studded show at New York's Carnegie Hall, which also featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, host Sting, Mary J. Blige and Blondie's Debbie Harry.
Wearing a frumpy gray old-lady wig, a white mini-hoop skirt and matching leggings that looked like they were made out of Ace bandages, Gaga sat down at the piano for what the New York Daily News described as a "sober...
By Gil Kaufman
Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen perform in New York on Thursday
Photo: Kevin Kane/ Getty Images
In the past year Lady Gaga has risen from little-known dance act to one of today's major international superstars. But how do you know you've really arrived? It's when you get invited to perform at Sting's annual Rainforest Fund benefit show.
On Thursday night (May 13) Gaga was on-hand for the star-studded show at New York's Carnegie Hall, which also featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, host Sting, Mary J. Blige and Blondie's Debbie Harry.
Wearing a frumpy gray old-lady wig, a white mini-hoop skirt and matching leggings that looked like they were made out of Ace bandages, Gaga sat down at the piano for what the New York Daily News described as a "sober...
- 5/14/2010
- MTV Music News
The Back-up Plan soundtrack. Sometimes the combination of creative personnel attached to a movie form an open invitation to work yourself into a lather of anticipatory excitement (let’s use Scott Pilgrim as a slightly tired example). Then there are those other occasions when the individuals involved are so professionally incognito as to invite only the blankest of blank shrugs. So it is with The Back-up Plan, the new romantic comedy directed by Alan Poul (who?), scripted by Kate Angelo (who?), and boasting Alex O’Loughlin as its male lead (I’ll say it again, who?). There is one big name involved though (or little name if you use that stupid abbreviation so beloved of the tabloids), in the curvy shape of Jennifer Lopez.
The plot of The Back-up Plan involves Lopez’ Zoe being impregnated via artificial insemination because she can’t find the right man, only to meet her...
The plot of The Back-up Plan involves Lopez’ Zoe being impregnated via artificial insemination because she can’t find the right man, only to meet her...
- 4/25/2010
- by Paul Martin
- Movie-moron.com
With The Crazies (review here) remake bursting down our door, I thought it would be a good opportunity for Dread Central to look back at some of the most memorable virus/outbreak movies of the genre’s past. It’s a slippery slope when determining what constitutes a viral plague versus a standard zombie apocalypse, but I boiled my criteria down to one basic rule: The carnage must be driven by an infection, and re-animated corpses crawling out of the dirt need not apply.
Here goes nothing. And make sure to join me in the discussion below. Part of the reason I enjoy making these lists so much is to hear what other like-minded horror fans think. What did I miss? What shouldn’t have been included (I can hear some of those now)?
10. The Stand (1994)
Sure, it’s a strange world where a Mick Garris film snags a spot on any top ten list,...
Here goes nothing. And make sure to join me in the discussion below. Part of the reason I enjoy making these lists so much is to hear what other like-minded horror fans think. What did I miss? What shouldn’t have been included (I can hear some of those now)?
10. The Stand (1994)
Sure, it’s a strange world where a Mick Garris film snags a spot on any top ten list,...
- 2/26/2010
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
Kate Winslet has been valued and is deemed to be worth about £60 million to the UK. The Oscar-winning actress, who has starred in movies such as Titanic and Revolutionary Road was the first celebrity to ever be audited by the UK Film Council, which was looking to put a value on Britain's creative industries. David Steele, head of research and statistics at the UK Film Council, told The Guardian: "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general (more)...
- 11/10/2009
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The ‘Reader’ actress was the first celebrity to be “audited” by the UK Film Council, which looked to put a specific value on the country’s creative industries and chose the English star as the first example for her success abroad and public profile. David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the UK Film Council, explained: "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news." A friend said Kate - who won the Best Actress Oscar for ‘The Reader’ this year - found it “both flattering and very funny”. The audit assessed salaries, profile and “box-office effect” on tourism and entertainment sales to find the figure, which has been nicknamed ‘the Winslet algorithm’ and may now be used to work out the value of other famous faces, including ‘The Dark Knight...
- 11/9/2009
- by cyan
- Gossipvita
UK Film Council estimates actor's value based on factors including her salary as well as her films' effect on British tourism and UK-based film production
She has been appraised and audited and metaphorically slapped with a price tag. It's official: Kate Winslet, the Oscar-winning star of The Reader, is worth a grand total of £60m to the British economy.
Winslet, 34, is the first actor to be audited in a bold new venture by the UK Film Council, designed to calculate the exact value of the industry's stars. Jokingly referred to as the "Winslet algorithm", it bases its findings on a number of factors, from Winslet's basic salary through to the "general promotional effect" that her films have on British tourism.
The formula calculated that the actor had earned £20m from her acting roles since starring in Sense and Sensibility back in 1995. However, it also credits her stardom as a key...
She has been appraised and audited and metaphorically slapped with a price tag. It's official: Kate Winslet, the Oscar-winning star of The Reader, is worth a grand total of £60m to the British economy.
Winslet, 34, is the first actor to be audited in a bold new venture by the UK Film Council, designed to calculate the exact value of the industry's stars. Jokingly referred to as the "Winslet algorithm", it bases its findings on a number of factors, from Winslet's basic salary through to the "general promotional effect" that her films have on British tourism.
The formula calculated that the actor had earned £20m from her acting roles since starring in Sense and Sensibility back in 1995. However, it also credits her stardom as a key...
- 11/9/2009
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Kate Winslet is worth £60 million to Britain. The 'Reader' actress was the first celebrity to be "audited" by the UK Film Council, which looked to put a specific value on the country's creative industries and chose the English star as the first example for her success abroad and public profile. David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the UK Film Council, explained: "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news." A friend said Kate - who won the Best Actress Oscar for 'The Reader' this year - found it "both flattering and very funny". The audit...
- 11/9/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Kate Winslet is worth a staggering $96 million (£60 million) to the film industry in her native Britain, according to a new survey.
The Titanic star is the first celebrity to have their worth "audited" by the U.K. Film Council, who used Winslet as a "test case" to determine the monetary value the creative industries contribute to the economy.
Researchers took into account Winslet's salary, as well as the effect she has on tourism, crediting her with drawing in approximately $55 million (£34.4 million) investment in her British films.
David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the U.K. Film Council, tells Britain's The Times, "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news."...
The Titanic star is the first celebrity to have their worth "audited" by the U.K. Film Council, who used Winslet as a "test case" to determine the monetary value the creative industries contribute to the economy.
Researchers took into account Winslet's salary, as well as the effect she has on tourism, crediting her with drawing in approximately $55 million (£34.4 million) investment in her British films.
David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the U.K. Film Council, tells Britain's The Times, "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news."...
- 11/9/2009
- WENN
Kate Winslet is worth £60 million [0 million] to Britain. The "Reader" actress was the first celebrity to be "audited" by the U.K. Film Council, which looked to put a specific value on the country's creative industries and chose the English star as the first example for her success abroad and public profile.
David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the U.K. Film Council, explained: "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news."
A friend said Kate - who won the Best Actress Oscar for "The Reader" this year - found it "both flattering and very funny."
The audit assessed salaries, profile and "box-office effect" on tourism and entertainment sales to find the figure, which has been nicknamed "the Winslet algorithm" and may now be used to work out...
David Steele, the head of research and statistics at the U.K. Film Council, explained: "When an actor achieves international prominence, they have a general effect of boosting their country of origin that works its way through television appearances, advertising and celebrity news."
A friend said Kate - who won the Best Actress Oscar for "The Reader" this year - found it "both flattering and very funny."
The audit assessed salaries, profile and "box-office effect" on tourism and entertainment sales to find the figure, which has been nicknamed "the Winslet algorithm" and may now be used to work out...
- 11/9/2009
- icelebz.com
Sept. 6: Comedian JoAnne Worley is 72. Country singer David Allan Coe is 70. Country singer Mel McDaniel is 67. Singer-bassist Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is 66. Actress Swoosie Kurtz is 65. Comedian-actress Jane Curtin is 62. Country singer Buddy Miller is 57. Country drummer Joe Smyth of Sawyer Brown is 52. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 51. Actor-comedian Michael Winslow ("Police Academy") is 51. Guitarist Pal Waaktaar of A-ha is 48. Country singer Mark Chesnutt is 46. Actress Rosie Perez is 45. Singer Macy Gray is 42. Singer CeCe Peniston is 40. Singer Darryl Anthony (Az Yet) is 40. Singer Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) is 38. Actor Dylan Bruno ("Numb3ers") is 37. Actress Anika Noni Rose ("Dreamgirls") is 37. Actor Justin Whalin ("Lois and Clark") is 35. Singer Nina Persson (The Cardigans) is 35. Actress Naomie Harris ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") is 33. Rapper Noreaga is 32. Rapper Foxy Brown is 31.Sept. 7: Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins is 79. Singer...
- 9/2/2009
- Filmicafe
Jack Peñate makes unabashed pop with an eye toward outfits like Wham and Fine Young Cannibals, acts that tried hard to create pitch-perfect, ludicrously danceable tunes. (As it happens, Peñate also looks like a young George Michael.) He emerges from a British scene that’s become severe and exacting, spawning groups like Franz Ferdinand and Maxïmo Park, which specialize in sounds often described as “angular.” Peñate’s disco—and that’s what it is, complete with synth stabs, cheeseball bells, and breathy female accompaniment—retains the precision of his peers, but has an altogether different motive ...
- 8/25/2009
- avclub.com
Jack Peñate makes unabashed pop with an eye toward outfits like Wham and Fine Young Cannibals, acts that tried hard to create pitch-perfect, ludicrously danceable tunes. (As it happens, Peñate also looks like a young George Michael.) He emerges from a British scene that’s become severe and exacting, spawning groups like Franz Ferdinand and Maxïmo Park, which specialize in sounds often described as “angular.” Peñate’s disco—and that’s what it is, complete with synth stabs, cheeseball bells, and breathy female accompaniment—retains the precision of his peers, but has an altogether different motive ...
- 8/25/2009
- avclub.com
Today we step into the chart time machine to fly 20 years into the past, a time when "Seinfeld" was a brand new show, the Nintendo Game Boy was just making its debut and Tim Burton's version of "Batman" was the top movie in the country. What was the soundtrack to all this retro fun? Martika's "Like Toy Soldiers." The song was hit the top spot in the country on July 22, 1989, and stayed there for two weeks before yielding the floor to Prince's "Batdance."
(As an aside: Was there a weirder summer for music than '89? The number one songs of that season also included Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now," Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings," Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted" and Fine Young Cannibals' "Good Thing." Plus, Madonna's "Express Yourself" was constantly knocking at the door. Comparatively speaking, the charts...
(As an aside: Was there a weirder summer for music than '89? The number one songs of that season also included Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now," Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings," Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted" and Fine Young Cannibals' "Good Thing." Plus, Madonna's "Express Yourself" was constantly knocking at the door. Comparatively speaking, the charts...
- 7/22/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
London -- Hooray for Hollywood is the chorus from those working in movie production as the first half year figures show a resolute uptick in activity by U.S. studio-backed projects here.
The latest figures, published by the U.K. Film Council Thursday, show that inward investment levels -- cash flowing into production from overseas -- hit a six month high for 2009 not seen since 2004.
With movies such as "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1," "Clash Of The Titans," "Gulliver's Travels" and "Never Let Me Go" all shooting here, the 48 inward investment titles account for a U.K. spend of £535.1 million ($879 million) in the first half of 2009. That compares to £363 million ($596 million) in inward investment cash during the same period in 2008.
U.K. Film Council head of research and statistics unit David Steele said the first six months was feeling the benefit of a strong recovery by the dollar...
The latest figures, published by the U.K. Film Council Thursday, show that inward investment levels -- cash flowing into production from overseas -- hit a six month high for 2009 not seen since 2004.
With movies such as "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1," "Clash Of The Titans," "Gulliver's Travels" and "Never Let Me Go" all shooting here, the 48 inward investment titles account for a U.K. spend of £535.1 million ($879 million) in the first half of 2009. That compares to £363 million ($596 million) in inward investment cash during the same period in 2008.
U.K. Film Council head of research and statistics unit David Steele said the first six months was feeling the benefit of a strong recovery by the dollar...
- 7/16/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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