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Netflix Is Set to Release 25 Korean Originals in 2022
Since the success of Netflix‘s series Squid Game and Hellbound, the streaming giant is on track to producing more Korean content. Squid Game was No. 1 in Netflix’s Top 10 to watch list across 34 different countries while its other Korean sci-fi mystery series The Silent Sea also made it to the Top 10 list for non-English content. The Hollywood Reporter reported on a quote from the streamer’s VP of content for Korean, Dong Kang, “We are excited to continue collaborating with Korean storytellers to bring the K-wave to new heights.” Upcoming projects hitting Netflix include titles such as All of Us Are Dead, which follow the storyline of zombies invading a high school, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area which is heavily inspired by the Spanish series and an action film titled Seoul Vibe...
Apple TV+ Shares Teaser for WeWork Drama Series ‘WeCrashed’
Apple TV+ has dropped the teaser for its upcoming show WeCrashed, which follows the rise and fall of Adam Neumann’s WeWork. The forthcoming limited series sees Jared Leto as former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann and Anne Hathaway as his wife and former WeGrow CEO, Rebekah. Apple’s teaser kicks off as an exciting look at what the future of workspaces can be, but quickly transforms into the hellish nightmare that unveiled in front of the world in 2019. Neumann stepped down as CEO in September 2019 following We’s plans to go public. WeWork’s investors grew skeptical after the company reduced its estimate market value to $15 billion USD from the original $47 billion USD valuation it privately sold in January. By November of that year, the company had laid off 2,400 employees and continued with two mo...
Crunchyroll and Adult Swim Preview Further Scenes from Upcoming ‘Shenmue the Animation’
Crunchyroll and Adult Swim have just released a full trailer to the English dubbed version of Shenmue the Animation. Set to air on Toonami, the animated version takes Yu Suzuki’s story — which debuted in 1999 on the Sega Dreamcast — and adapts it for home viewing animated format for 13 episodes. This full trailer gives fans a look at Ryo Hazuki, Land Di, and even Chai. While the trailer only shows the Yokosuka portion of the game (Shenmue I) the credits indicate that characters Ren of Heavens, Joy, and Dou Niu will be featured, meaning that the Hong Kong portion of the story (Shenmue II) will also be covered. Look for Shenmue the Animation t premiere on Saturday, February 5, 9:30 p.m. PST. In other entertainment news, Netflix is set to release 25 Korean Originals in 2022. Read Full Article
ICE FM: The World’s Most Remote — and Coldest — Radio Station
In pictures, it’s difficult to say whether or not McMurdo Station is actually on the remote, icy planet Hoth from Star Wars. A cluster of low-lying dwellings sprout out from volcanic rock and are surrounded by miles and miles of snow and ice. But it is indeed located here on Earth, in Antarctica. The American research base has been operating since 1955. In that desolate, frozen, isolation, scientists perform vital astrophysics, biology, geology, glaciology, geomorphology, ice core, ocean, and climate systems research. The station currently hosts a large staff of 600, which blossoms to around 1,000 during the “summer” season. That’s practically a small town, and like any small town, they need everyone from cooks, to welders, to police officers, to artists and writers. There’s a bit of...
ARCH ENEMY And BEHEMOTH Announce Co-Headlining ‘North American Siege’ 2022 Tour With NAPALM DEATH
ARCH ENEMY and BEHEMOTH will embark on “The North American Siege 2022” tour in the spring. Set to kick off in April, the trek also features U.K. grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH and heavy gothic rockers UNTO OTHERS as special guests. ARCH ENEMY‘s Michael Amott (guitar) comments: “I honestly couldn’t be more excited about having ARCH ENEMY join forces with BEHEMOTH, NAPALM DEATH and UNTO OTHERS for a run of dates through North America in 2022! A killer package of quality mayhem right there — can’t fckn wait!” BEHEMOTH frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski adds: “To say that we are dying to return on the road would be an understatement! In fact, we’ve never been more hungry to reunite with our legions… not only to bring young of ...
JOE SATRIANI Announces ‘The Elephants Of Mars’ Album, Releases ‘Sahara’ Single
Joe Satriani is kicking off the new year with a brand-new album. Due on April 8, 2022, “The Elephants Of Mars” marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35-plus-year career in music. This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel. Pre-orders are available now and include a special limited digipack CD release featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album. In addition, several colored vinyl options will be available as well to pre-order including an orange, pink (D2C only) and purple version. The first single, “Sahara”, debuts today with a video directed by ZZ Satriani. Satriani had an admirably productiv...
ICE NINE KILLS To Support METALLICA In Las Vegas
Slashercore outfit ICE NINE KILLS will support METALLICA on February 25 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on the bill are Michigan rockers GRETA VAN FLEET. ICE NINE KILLS tweeted earlier today: “Beyond honored to be opening for @Metallica on February 25th at @AllegiantStadm with @GretaVanFleet. We’ll see you Psychos in Vegas.” Last year, ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas told Metal Hammer magazine that he discovered metal through a friend of his uncle’s, who worked at Elektra Records and introduced him to METALLICA‘s music. ICE NINE KILLS‘s latest album, “The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood”, was released in October via Fearless Records. A sequel of franchise proportions to the No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock album &#...
CRADLE OF FILTH To Perform Entire ‘Dusk… And Her Embrace’ Album During Livestream
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have announced a digital show stream, a one-off special performance titled “The Infernal Vernal Equinox”. The concert will see the band play its monumental 1996 studio album “Dusk… And Her Embrace” in full. “The Infernal Vernal Equinox” will take place on March 20 at 11 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. GMT / 8 p.m. CET. Tickets are available to purchase from this location. CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani “Filth” Davey said: “After the glorious success of our livestream extravaganza back in May last year, we have decided to undertake a second in which we will play our legendary musical excretion ‘Dusk… And Her Embrace’ in its dark cinematic entirety, accompanied by a further b...
New Radicals’ Gregg Alexander Reacts to U2 Calling ‘You Get What You Give’ the Greatest Song They Didn’t Write: Exclusive
It’s not often that U2’s Bono and The Edge express envy over a song they wish they’d written, but on Tuesday’s The Hollywood Reporter Awards Chatter podcast, hosted by Scott Feinberg, the duo threw some love at The New Radicals’ 1998 pop classic “You Get What You Give,” written by frontman Gregg Alexander with Rick Nowels. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bono and The Edge were on Feinberg’s podcast to talk about “Your Song Saved My Life” from Sing 2, which has been shortlisted by the Oscars for best original song (nominations will be announced Feb. 8 for the March 27 ceremony). When Feinberg asked what they felt was the greatest song not by U2, Edge responded with “You Get What You Give.” “When I first heard that on the radio, we were in the st...
Britney Spears Case Drives California to Limit Conservatorships
Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears backed a California proposal Wednesday (Jan. 19) to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. Their move came as the volatile Spears case again boiled over in a Los Angeles County courtroom. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The hearing to settle lingering issues in the aftermath of Spears’ conservatorship, which was terminated in November, quickly descended into a series of angry accusations between attorneys for Spears and her father, and the case appears headed for a long trial to determine the truth of allegations of misconduct against him. The case is Exhibit #1 for groups including Disability Voices United, Disability Rights California, D...
The Deals: Round Hill Acquires Nancy Wilson Royalty Stake, Murda Beatz Signs With ADA
Round Hill Music acquired a significant share of Nancy Wilson‘s master royalties and has entered a long-term deal to administer her neighboring rights income. Though the exact share of the Heart singer, songwriter and guitarist’s master royalties remains undisclosed, Round Hill will own portions of classic Heart songs like “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Alone,” “Crazy on You” and “These Dreams” — all of which were co-penned by Wilson. Trevor Bowen, chair of Round Hill Music, said of the deal, “We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of Nancy Wilson’s fantastic catalogue of classic Heart tracks from across her career including songs from her double and triple platinum selling albums. This important acquisition provides the Company with direct exposure to a timeless American rock band.” ...
Tina Turner, Husband Snap Up Vast $78 Million Estate on Lake Zurich
Rock ‘n’ roll icon Tina Turner and her husband have reportedly bought a 70-million-Swiss-franc ($76 million) estate with 10 buildings, pond, stream, swimming pool and boat dock on Lake Zurich. The 82-year-old star’s husband, Erwin Bach, was quoted in daily Handelszeitung as saying the couple acquired the century-old, 24,000-square-meter (260,000-square-foot) property in the village of Staefa in September. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Bach said the purchase was a logical step because they both have Swiss nationality now and “feel very comfortable in Switzerland.” He added that “due to the pandemic and its consequences we — like many other Swiss — unfortunately are refraining from travel.” Swiss news reports say they will be nearby neighbors to Swiss tennis superstar Roger Fede...
