The demise of disco was greatly accelerated by the cultural impact of the infamous Disco Demolition Night of 1979 in Chicago’s Comiskey Park. While rockers have used the word in a pejorative sense for years, DJs, artists, impresarios, and aficionados know that disco—both the genre and the subculture—not only has deep roots but has lived on under various aliases, inspiring the evolution of music and keeping people moving in various funky ways. Le freak, c’est toujours chic!
These are the ideas, plot points and storylines that Toronto filmmakers Omar Majeed (“Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam”) and Peter Mishara explore in their documentary feature “Disco’s Revenge,” which had its world premiere Thursday in Hot Docs’ Pop/Life strand.
The film, which screens again Friday, is set for release this year. Elevation Pictures will distribute it in Canada; Republic Pictures has acquired rights outside of Canada.
“Disco’s Revenge...
These are the ideas, plot points and storylines that Toronto filmmakers Omar Majeed (“Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam”) and Peter Mishara explore in their documentary feature “Disco’s Revenge,” which had its world premiere Thursday in Hot Docs’ Pop/Life strand.
The film, which screens again Friday, is set for release this year. Elevation Pictures will distribute it in Canada; Republic Pictures has acquired rights outside of Canada.
“Disco’s Revenge...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jennie Punter
- Variety Film + TV
In the third season of Alex Rider, we see how Scorpia and The Department are once again at odds. So, with new and old characters, let’s familiarize ourselves with the key ones who influence the life of this teenage spy.
Alex Rider
In this season, we again see Alex Rider, the extraordinary teenage boy trained by his uncle to become a spy from a young age. He’s always worked for The Department as a secret agent. But now, he’s on a mission to find Scorpia in Malta. Why? Because he wants to learn more about his dad, who, it turns out, was involved with Scorpia. Shockingly, Alex finds out that The Department killed his dad. Angry and seeking revenge, Alex decides to join forces with Scorpia and becomes an assassin. It’s a big twist—his old enemies are now his new friends.
Kyra And Tom
Tom...
Alex Rider
In this season, we again see Alex Rider, the extraordinary teenage boy trained by his uncle to become a spy from a young age. He’s always worked for The Department as a secret agent. But now, he’s on a mission to find Scorpia in Malta. Why? Because he wants to learn more about his dad, who, it turns out, was involved with Scorpia. Shockingly, Alex finds out that The Department killed his dad. Angry and seeking revenge, Alex decides to join forces with Scorpia and becomes an assassin. It’s a big twist—his old enemies are now his new friends.
Kyra And Tom
Tom...
- 4/5/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
The final episode of Alex Rider Season 3 was an absolute thrill ride, no doubt about it! Throughout this whole season, the focus was on uncovering Alex’s true background, digging into who he really is, and unveiling his father’s connection to Scorpia. Let’s recap: Alex’s father, John Rider, was actually working for The Department all along, pretending to be a Scorpia agent to gather intel and bring them down from the inside. But now, Julia, the head of Scorpia, knows the truth. She’s out for revenge, especially because John double-crossed them. Julia’s got a personal vendetta against both Alex and The Department. So, what’s Julia’s evil plan? She’s building this extremely deadly weapon called Invisible Sword, aiming to kill thousands and dominate the world. Classic Scorpia move, right? Now, it’s up to Alex and The Department to stop her. And yeah,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Alex Rider is back for season 3, and it’s even more exciting and personal this time! It’s not just about completing a mission anymore; it’s about Alex’s journey to discover his own past and figure out who he really is. In this season, Alex heads to Malta on a mission to find the “Widow,” just like Yassen in the previous season told him to, and he knows finding Scorpia is going to give him all the answers he needs to learn more about his father. Also, there is this deadly weapon called the “Invisible Sword,” which Scorpia plans to use for world dominance, and The Department is on a hunt to stop it from happening. But as Alex digs deeper, he starts to wonder if there’s a personal connection between him and Scorpia. Will Alex find out the truth about his past? And if he does,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Claire Danes is reuniting with her Homeland boss Howard Gordon for the Netflix limited series The Beast in Me.
The actress will star in and executive-produce the intense drama, with Gordon serving as showrunner and Gabe Rotter (The X-Files) billed as creator.
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Danes will play Aggie Wiggs, “an acclaimed author who has retreated from public life, unable to write since...
The actress will star in and executive-produce the intense drama, with Gordon serving as showrunner and Gabe Rotter (The X-Files) billed as creator.
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Danes will play Aggie Wiggs, “an acclaimed author who has retreated from public life, unable to write since...
- 3/28/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
No one can bring out your inner monster like a bad neighbor. Claire Danes will find that out for herself as star and executive producer of the limited series The Beast in Me, from showrunner Howard Gordon and creator Gabe Rotter (The X-Files).
Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an acclaimed author who has retreated from public life, unable to write since the tragic death of her young son. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when a notorious figure buys the house next door: Nile Sheldon, a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Both horrified and fascinated by Nile and his past, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth — chasing his demons while fleeing her own, in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
Also executive producing are Daniel...
Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an acclaimed author who has retreated from public life, unable to write since the tragic death of her young son. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when a notorious figure buys the house next door: Nile Sheldon, a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Both horrified and fascinated by Nile and his past, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth — chasing his demons while fleeing her own, in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
Also executive producing are Daniel...
- 3/28/2024
- by Stephan Lee
- Tudum - Netflix
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
It’s another busy week in our Weekly Brand Report. The sponsors that attached their names to the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week also support some of YouTube’s smaller creators. Each brand featured in this report sponsored at least five videos with 25,000 views that were all released in the past week. We’ll try to make sense of it all below:
#1 Stop This Train,...
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
It’s another busy week in our Weekly Brand Report. The sponsors that attached their names to the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week also support some of YouTube’s smaller creators. Each brand featured in this report sponsored at least five videos with 25,000 views that were all released in the past week. We’ll try to make sense of it all below:
#1 Stop This Train,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Poster for ‘Alex Rider’ season 3 (Photo Courtesy of Amazon Freevee)
Amazon Freevee has set an April 5, 2024 premiere date for season three of Alex Rider, based on Anthony Horowitz’s fifth novel of the bestselling spy series. All eight episodes will drop on April 5th and will wrap up this chapter in Alex’s life.
“It’s been such a great experience seeing the fan reaction to the first two seasons of Alex Rider,” said author and executive producer Horowitz. “I am thrilled this upcoming season will focus on Scorpia, as the story will lead Alex and viewers to question everything they’ve learned so far.”
Returning cast members include Otto Farrant (Edge of the World) as Alex Rider, Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) as Mrs. Jones, Stephen Dillane (The Outrun) as Alan Blunt, Brenock O’Connor (Game of Thrones) as Tom Harris, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ (Rain Dogs) as Jack Starbright, and...
Amazon Freevee has set an April 5, 2024 premiere date for season three of Alex Rider, based on Anthony Horowitz’s fifth novel of the bestselling spy series. All eight episodes will drop on April 5th and will wrap up this chapter in Alex’s life.
“It’s been such a great experience seeing the fan reaction to the first two seasons of Alex Rider,” said author and executive producer Horowitz. “I am thrilled this upcoming season will focus on Scorpia, as the story will lead Alex and viewers to question everything they’ve learned so far.”
Returning cast members include Otto Farrant (Edge of the World) as Alex Rider, Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) as Mrs. Jones, Stephen Dillane (The Outrun) as Alan Blunt, Brenock O’Connor (Game of Thrones) as Tom Harris, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ (Rain Dogs) as Jack Starbright, and...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The end is in sight for Alex Rider. The Anthony Horowitz spy thriller will wrap its run with the upcoming third season. All eight episodes will be released on April 5 on Amazon Freevee in the UK, U.S. and Germany, bringing the final chapter of Alex’s journey of self-discovery to a close.
“It’s been such a great experience seeing the fan reaction to the first two seasons of Alex Rider,” Horowitz said. “I am thrilled this upcoming season will focus on Scorpia, as the story will lead Alex and viewers to question everything they’ve learned so far.”
Based on Horowitz’s best-selling book franchise, Alex Rider is a London-based teenager who, unbeknownst to him, has been trained for the dangerous world of espionage since he was a child.
“We’re so excited to bring Anthony Horowitz’s fifth novel Scorpia to life with this upcoming season of the show,...
“It’s been such a great experience seeing the fan reaction to the first two seasons of Alex Rider,” Horowitz said. “I am thrilled this upcoming season will focus on Scorpia, as the story will lead Alex and viewers to question everything they’ve learned so far.”
Based on Horowitz’s best-selling book franchise, Alex Rider is a London-based teenager who, unbeknownst to him, has been trained for the dangerous world of espionage since he was a child.
“We’re so excited to bring Anthony Horowitz’s fifth novel Scorpia to life with this upcoming season of the show,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Last month, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 23-year-old single, “Murder on the Dancefloor,” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. To celebrate, the UK pop artist will embark on her first-ever headlining tour of North America this year.
Kicking off after the conclusion of a European tour, Ellis-Bextor’s North American dates will begin in San Francisco on May 30th, after which she’ll head to cities like Washington DC, Boston, and New York. On June 8th, she’ll wrap the run with a show in Toronto, followed by more European dates through the end of the year. Check out the full list of her upcoming dates below.
Tickets for the North American shows are on sale now. Fans can look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. For Ellis-Bextor’s upcoming international dates, secure your seats here.
Get Sophie Ellis-Bextor...
Kicking off after the conclusion of a European tour, Ellis-Bextor’s North American dates will begin in San Francisco on May 30th, after which she’ll head to cities like Washington DC, Boston, and New York. On June 8th, she’ll wrap the run with a show in Toronto, followed by more European dates through the end of the year. Check out the full list of her upcoming dates below.
Tickets for the North American shows are on sale now. Fans can look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. For Ellis-Bextor’s upcoming international dates, secure your seats here.
Get Sophie Ellis-Bextor...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
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Whether you’re shopping for a gift for that special someone, or just upgrading your personal style, investing in a quality watch is well-worth your coin. Not only can the right timepiece be versatile enough for any occasion, but there are so many varieties to choose from. But with so many ways to adorn your wrist, how do you know which one to choose?
Enter Bulova, one of...
Whether you’re shopping for a gift for that special someone, or just upgrading your personal style, investing in a quality watch is well-worth your coin. Not only can the right timepiece be versatile enough for any occasion, but there are so many varieties to choose from. But with so many ways to adorn your wrist, how do you know which one to choose?
Enter Bulova, one of...
- 2/8/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Ariana DeBose, Boy George and Nile Rodgers have teamed up for “Electric Energy,” the disco-infused bop featured in Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.”
Rodgers, who produced the track which plays over the film’s end credits, says he got a call from Vaughn asking if he wanted to be involved. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, the musician said although Vaughn sent him a demo track he still asked to see the film. “I have to see the film and have real context because I didn’t want to play blindly.” After seeing the film, his response was, “I was so overly sold. It was fun. I’m totally down.”
DeBose shot the film during the pandemic. “Before the big change,” she says referring to her 2022 awards season sweep as best supporting actress for her role in “West Side Story.” “We made the movie, and I had a wonderful time, and then I won the Oscar.
Rodgers, who produced the track which plays over the film’s end credits, says he got a call from Vaughn asking if he wanted to be involved. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, the musician said although Vaughn sent him a demo track he still asked to see the film. “I have to see the film and have real context because I didn’t want to play blindly.” After seeing the film, his response was, “I was so overly sold. It was fun. I’m totally down.”
DeBose shot the film during the pandemic. “Before the big change,” she says referring to her 2022 awards season sweep as best supporting actress for her role in “West Side Story.” “We made the movie, and I had a wonderful time, and then I won the Oscar.
- 1/26/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: The New Day vs. Imperium (Double count-out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After weeks of animosity, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods took on Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a vicious tag team contest. Kingston and Woods were a house on fire, continuing to pummel Kaiser and Vinci at ringside. The fight was so intense that both teams were counted out. The fight continued with the two teams bombarding each other at the tech area. The brawl did not stop until both teams went crashing through the tech area table!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Ivy Nile def. Valhalla The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Undeterred by Valhalla’s bizarre energy, Ivy Nile muscled her way to an early advantage.
Match #1: The New Day vs. Imperium (Double count-out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After weeks of animosity, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods took on Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a vicious tag team contest. Kingston and Woods were a house on fire, continuing to pummel Kaiser and Vinci at ringside. The fight was so intense that both teams were counted out. The fight continued with the two teams bombarding each other at the tech area. The brawl did not stop until both teams went crashing through the tech area table!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Ivy Nile def. Valhalla The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Undeterred by Valhalla’s bizarre energy, Ivy Nile muscled her way to an early advantage.
- 1/24/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In the upcoming episode of “Tracks Across Africa,” scheduled to air at 4:00 Pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, on Outd, viewers are in for an adrenaline-packed safari adventure in Episode 5 titled “Nothing But Tusks And Big Teeth.” Chris Sells, the President of Heym USA, embarks on a thrilling hunting expedition in Zambia, setting his sights on both of Africa’s aquatic monsters—the formidable Hippo and the elusive Nile crocodile.
The episode promises action and excitement as Chris navigates the wild landscapes, showcasing the challenges and thrills that come with hunting these iconic creatures. “Nothing But Tusks And Big Teeth” ensures an immersive experience into the heart of African safari, where encounters with wildlife unfold in their natural habitat.
Tune in to Outd at 4:00 Pm for an episode that captures the essence of the hunt and the majesty of Africa’s diverse wildlife. With Chris Sells leading the way, “Tracks...
The episode promises action and excitement as Chris navigates the wild landscapes, showcasing the challenges and thrills that come with hunting these iconic creatures. “Nothing But Tusks And Big Teeth” ensures an immersive experience into the heart of African safari, where encounters with wildlife unfold in their natural habitat.
Tune in to Outd at 4:00 Pm for an episode that captures the essence of the hunt and the majesty of Africa’s diverse wildlife. With Chris Sells leading the way, “Tracks...
- 1/23/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
British rock band Coldplay could be set for another track with Swedish House Mafia. The house supergroup remixed the Grammy-winning band’s 2011 track ‘Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall’.
The track samples the 70s’ hit ‘I Go to Rio’ and reached the Top 10 in the UK – and they’ve already spoken to frontman Chris Martin about working on something else together, reports ‘Female First UK’.
DJ Steve Angello, who is joined by Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso in the Swedish House Mafia, told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column, “We’ve spoken to Chris Martin about it. It would be cool to do something, so hopefully we can get it in the studio. That would be sick, because his vocals and the writing style would work really well with how we sound.”
Meanwhile, Nile Rodgers previously revealed he had been working on a top-secret project with Coldplay.
Speaking to the newspaper at the Nordoff Robbins Carol Service,...
The track samples the 70s’ hit ‘I Go to Rio’ and reached the Top 10 in the UK – and they’ve already spoken to frontman Chris Martin about working on something else together, reports ‘Female First UK’.
DJ Steve Angello, who is joined by Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso in the Swedish House Mafia, told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column, “We’ve spoken to Chris Martin about it. It would be cool to do something, so hopefully we can get it in the studio. That would be sick, because his vocals and the writing style would work really well with how we sound.”
Meanwhile, Nile Rodgers previously revealed he had been working on a top-secret project with Coldplay.
Speaking to the newspaper at the Nordoff Robbins Carol Service,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
There’s some off-brand-color gold featured among the most viewed branded YouTube videos this week. And that’s not even the one produced by MrBeast. In the words of much-sponsored, YouTube veteran Phil DeFranco, let’s just jump into it.
#1 I Adopted 100 Dogs!
Channel: MrBeast
Brand: Surfshark Vpn, Jinx, Spot Pet Insurance
Beast Philanthropy is a MrBeast off-shoot channel started by MrBeast himself Jimmy Donaldson...
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
There’s some off-brand-color gold featured among the most viewed branded YouTube videos this week. And that’s not even the one produced by MrBeast. In the words of much-sponsored, YouTube veteran Phil DeFranco, let’s just jump into it.
#1 I Adopted 100 Dogs!
Channel: MrBeast
Brand: Surfshark Vpn, Jinx, Spot Pet Insurance
Beast Philanthropy is a MrBeast off-shoot channel started by MrBeast himself Jimmy Donaldson...
- 1/3/2024
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
THR reports that Daniel Craig and Charlize Theron are set to star in Two for the Money, a heist thriller to be directed by Justin Lin.
Apple Original Films snagged the rights to the project in a heated multi-studio bidding war. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the film is said to follow “the evolution of the relationship between two career thieves [Daniel Craig & Charlize Theron] over the course of three big jobs.” Dan Mazeau, who worked with Justin Lin on Fast X, is writing the script for Two for the Money.
Related Andrew Scott didn’t think he was good in Spectre
Speaking Fast X, this project actually came to life during the development of the Fast & Furious sequel. Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau came up with the story during their time on Fast X and pitched Charlize Theron on the concept, who loved it and suggested...
Apple Original Films snagged the rights to the project in a heated multi-studio bidding war. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the film is said to follow “the evolution of the relationship between two career thieves [Daniel Craig & Charlize Theron] over the course of three big jobs.” Dan Mazeau, who worked with Justin Lin on Fast X, is writing the script for Two for the Money.
Related Andrew Scott didn’t think he was good in Spectre
Speaking Fast X, this project actually came to life during the development of the Fast & Furious sequel. Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau came up with the story during their time on Fast X and pitched Charlize Theron on the concept, who loved it and suggested...
- 12/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Journalist and producer Nile Cappello has signed an overall deal with The Intellectual Property Corporation.
Under the deal, Cappello’s Yes, Like the River company will develop nonfiction programming for the Sony Pictures TV-based Ipc, led by CEO Eli Holzman and president Aaron Saidman. The agreement extends a working relationship between Ipc and Cappello’s company, which previously worked together on Death in the Dorms, a Hulu docuseries produced by Ipc and ABC News Studios.
Cappello is the creator and executive producer of Max’s docuseries The Way Down. She’s producing projects based on two of her long-form stories for The Atavist, “The Girl in the Picture” and “Crushed,” and has worked on iHeart’s podcast Solve and Vespucci’s Paperless. Max is also developing a scripted series based on The Way Down, with Sarah Paulson set to star as its central figure, Gwen Shamblin.
“Over the past years,...
Under the deal, Cappello’s Yes, Like the River company will develop nonfiction programming for the Sony Pictures TV-based Ipc, led by CEO Eli Holzman and president Aaron Saidman. The agreement extends a working relationship between Ipc and Cappello’s company, which previously worked together on Death in the Dorms, a Hulu docuseries produced by Ipc and ABC News Studios.
Cappello is the creator and executive producer of Max’s docuseries The Way Down. She’s producing projects based on two of her long-form stories for The Atavist, “The Girl in the Picture” and “Crushed,” and has worked on iHeart’s podcast Solve and Vespucci’s Paperless. Max is also developing a scripted series based on The Way Down, with Sarah Paulson set to star as its central figure, Gwen Shamblin.
“Over the past years,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s Frasier Week at IndieWire. Grab some tossed salad and scrambled eggs, settle into your coziest easy chair, and join us. We’re listening.
Ask a few diehard “Frasier” fans to name the strangest moment from the show’s 11 season run and you’ll get a few different answers. Some will point to the infamous “Goth Freddie” scenes, in which Frasier’s bookish son shows up looking like a seat filler at a Nine Inch Nails concert. Others will single out the time Frasier stars in a TV commercial that sees his voice imposed on a talking version of Eddie in a nightmarish foreshadowing of TikTok A.I. And of course, someone will mention a stoned Martin Crane explaining that he put his trousers in the refrigerator because he had an idea for “Fridge Pants.” All three are perfectly defensible choices — and they all come from the same infamous episode.
Ask a few diehard “Frasier” fans to name the strangest moment from the show’s 11 season run and you’ll get a few different answers. Some will point to the infamous “Goth Freddie” scenes, in which Frasier’s bookish son shows up looking like a seat filler at a Nine Inch Nails concert. Others will single out the time Frasier stars in a TV commercial that sees his voice imposed on a talking version of Eddie in a nightmarish foreshadowing of TikTok A.I. And of course, someone will mention a stoned Martin Crane explaining that he put his trousers in the refrigerator because he had an idea for “Fridge Pants.” All three are perfectly defensible choices — and they all come from the same infamous episode.
- 10/10/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
It may have been mere months since Taskmaster series 15 ended, but the brand-new series 16 feels like it’s arrived at just the right time, giving us a chance to escape endlessly depressing talk of the latest celebrity criminal revelations and our world leaders’ somewhat “lalala can’t hear you” approach to climate change.
There’s a lot to live up to after the excellent last series, but Taskmaster series 16 has a promising line-up that fits the show’s tried-and-tested dysfunctional family dynamic. The ‘mum and dad’ figures of Julian Clary and Sue Perkins are joined by three distinctive ‘kids’: the ditsy persona of Lucy Beaumont, the intelligent fun of Susan Wokoma… and Sam Campbell, who is completely bonkers.
Although he’s probably the least UK-famous of this batch of contestants right now, he’s got serious comedy chops, winning the top prize at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 and appearing in some great sitcoms.
There’s a lot to live up to after the excellent last series, but Taskmaster series 16 has a promising line-up that fits the show’s tried-and-tested dysfunctional family dynamic. The ‘mum and dad’ figures of Julian Clary and Sue Perkins are joined by three distinctive ‘kids’: the ditsy persona of Lucy Beaumont, the intelligent fun of Susan Wokoma… and Sam Campbell, who is completely bonkers.
Although he’s probably the least UK-famous of this batch of contestants right now, he’s got serious comedy chops, winning the top prize at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 and appearing in some great sitcoms.
- 9/21/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Duran Duran want to make you dance under the “Black Moonlight,” another spooky preview from their upcoming Halloween-themed album, Danse Macabre. Stream it below.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
- 9/21/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran have shared their funky new song “Black Moonlight,” one of the band’s three originals from their upcoming Halloween-inspired, largely covers album Danse Macabre.
For the track, Duran Duran reunited with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, who previously produced the band’s 1986 LP Notorious, in addition to other contributions throughout the decades.
“‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration,” Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “When Nile started playing his guitar in the studio, he really inspired everyone with his riff, and the song just kind of wrote itself.
For the track, Duran Duran reunited with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, who previously produced the band’s 1986 LP Notorious, in addition to other contributions throughout the decades.
“‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration,” Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “When Nile started playing his guitar in the studio, he really inspired everyone with his riff, and the song just kind of wrote itself.
- 9/21/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode…
Match #1: Andre Chase & Duke Hudson def. Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Chase U is finally whole again and back to their winning ways as they exacted some payback against former guest professors, Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey. All four Superstars battled on the outside before the bell even rang and the action never slowed once it did. Hudson began favoring his wrist and the ruthless Dempsey took advantage by torquing it any chance he could, but when Andre Chase tagged in, it sparked the beginning of the end. Chase brought the fight to both Gulak and Dempsey and an enthusiastic Thea Hail managed to lock in a Kimura Lock on Gulak, allowing Chase and Hudson to defeat Dempsey and pick up the win.
Match #1: Andre Chase & Duke Hudson def. Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Chase U is finally whole again and back to their winning ways as they exacted some payback against former guest professors, Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey. All four Superstars battled on the outside before the bell even rang and the action never slowed once it did. Hudson began favoring his wrist and the ruthless Dempsey took advantage by torquing it any chance he could, but when Andre Chase tagged in, it sparked the beginning of the end. Chase brought the fight to both Gulak and Dempsey and an enthusiastic Thea Hail managed to lock in a Kimura Lock on Gulak, allowing Chase and Hudson to defeat Dempsey and pick up the win.
- 7/13/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Ava, Rip Fowler & Jagger Reid def. Ivy Nile, Julius Creed & Brutus Creed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite an incredible showing from Diamond Mine, the villainous Schism snuck out with a win in Six-Person Tag Team action. Early shows of strength from Diamond Mine were countered by sneaky tactics of Schism and when the action broke down, it favored the terrifying trio. Ivy Nile locked in a Dragon Sleeper on Ava, but Jagger Reid interfered, and the distraction caused the referee to not see Ava hit Nile with the signature mask of Schism and the sequence spelled doom for Diamond Mine.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Dani Palmer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After revealing herself as the masked attacker,...
Match #1: Ava, Rip Fowler & Jagger Reid def. Ivy Nile, Julius Creed & Brutus Creed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite an incredible showing from Diamond Mine, the villainous Schism snuck out with a win in Six-Person Tag Team action. Early shows of strength from Diamond Mine were countered by sneaky tactics of Schism and when the action broke down, it favored the terrifying trio. Ivy Nile locked in a Dragon Sleeper on Ava, but Jagger Reid interfered, and the distraction caused the referee to not see Ava hit Nile with the signature mask of Schism and the sequence spelled doom for Diamond Mine.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Dani Palmer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After revealing herself as the masked attacker,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week following the events of Battleground…
Match #1: Weaponized Steel Cage Match – Gigi Dolin def. Jacy Jayne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gigi Dolin exorcised the demon that is Jacy Jayne as she defeated her tag team partner inside a Weaponized Steel Cage Match. Before the match could even begin, Jayne attacked Dolin and brutalized her on the outside before tossing her into the ring through the open door. The two former members of Toxic Attraction used a bevy of dangerous weapons including belts, chains, thorn-wrapped bats, trash cans, and even the cage itself. After Jayne set up a table, the two Superstars scaled the cage and found themselves precariously placed high above the ring. Suddenly, Dolin found her footing and launched Jayne through the...
Match #1: Weaponized Steel Cage Match – Gigi Dolin def. Jacy Jayne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gigi Dolin exorcised the demon that is Jacy Jayne as she defeated her tag team partner inside a Weaponized Steel Cage Match. Before the match could even begin, Jayne attacked Dolin and brutalized her on the outside before tossing her into the ring through the open door. The two former members of Toxic Attraction used a bevy of dangerous weapons including belts, chains, thorn-wrapped bats, trash cans, and even the cage itself. After Jayne set up a table, the two Superstars scaled the cage and found themselves precariously placed high above the ring. Suddenly, Dolin found her footing and launched Jayne through the...
- 6/1/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to the results and review of this past weekend’s Nxt: Battleground pay-per-view, which continues the “Battleground” branding from the main roster, where the PPV started Ten years ago! Let’s see what went down…
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Wes Lee walked out of Nxt Battleground with his historic Nxt North American Championship reign still intact as he knocked off both Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy in Triple Threat action. The champion and Bate have been allies in recent weeks, but Bate’s desire to be champion has soured the friendship and forced the two to come to blows with the villainous Gacy watching in the shadows. The two Superstars put their differences aside to begin the match to neutralize the leader of Schism, much to Gacy and Ava’s dismay. All...
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Wes Lee walked out of Nxt Battleground with his historic Nxt North American Championship reign still intact as he knocked off both Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy in Triple Threat action. The champion and Bate have been allies in recent weeks, but Bate’s desire to be champion has soured the friendship and forced the two to come to blows with the villainous Gacy watching in the shadows. The two Superstars put their differences aside to begin the match to neutralize the leader of Schism, much to Gacy and Ava’s dismay. All...
- 5/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Triple Threat Match for the Nxt Tag Team Championship – Gallus def. The Dyad and The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gallus boys remained on top after a chaotic and enthralling Triple Threat Match for the Nxt Tag Team Championships. Before the match even began, all three teams engaged in a frenetic brawl with multiple officials being needed to break up the action. All three teams gave it their all with Julius Creed showcasing his incredible offense, but in the waning moments, his loyalty is what cost his team. Brutus Creed hit the top rope looking to hit his signature Brutus Ball, but he kicked Jagger Reid off of the apron who inadvertently clipped Ivy Nile, knocking her down. Brutus hit his move,...
Match #1: Triple Threat Match for the Nxt Tag Team Championship – Gallus def. The Dyad and The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gallus boys remained on top after a chaotic and enthralling Triple Threat Match for the Nxt Tag Team Championships. Before the match even began, all three teams engaged in a frenetic brawl with multiple officials being needed to break up the action. All three teams gave it their all with Julius Creed showcasing his incredible offense, but in the waning moments, his loyalty is what cost his team. Brutus Creed hit the top rope looking to hit his signature Brutus Ball, but he kicked Jagger Reid off of the apron who inadvertently clipped Ivy Nile, knocking her down. Brutus hit his move,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what the fallout is from Nxt: Stand and Deliver…
Match #1: Pretty Deadly def. The Family The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo tried to take their frustrations out on Pretty Deadly after coming up short at Nxt Stand & Deliver, but it was Elton Prince & Kit Wilson that walked out with the win thanks to a sneaky situation. D’Angelo was cruising for The Family, knocking both members of Pretty Deadly around, but when Prince nailed him with a headbutt, the elegant Brits switched spots as Wilson concealed his identity under the ring apron. When D’Angelo realized what was happening, it was too late as Prince reappeared and sent the Italian Superstar right into the exposed turnbuckle which spelled demise for The Family.
My...
Match #1: Pretty Deadly def. The Family The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo tried to take their frustrations out on Pretty Deadly after coming up short at Nxt Stand & Deliver, but it was Elton Prince & Kit Wilson that walked out with the win thanks to a sneaky situation. D’Angelo was cruising for The Family, knocking both members of Pretty Deadly around, but when Prince nailed him with a headbutt, the elegant Brits switched spots as Wilson concealed his identity under the ring apron. When D’Angelo realized what was happening, it was too late as Prince reappeared and sent the Italian Superstar right into the exposed turnbuckle which spelled demise for The Family.
My...
- 4/5/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week as the road to Nxt: Stand and Deliver continues…
Match #1: Battle Royal – Winner: Axoim The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The coveted fifth and final spot in the North American Championship Fatal 5-Way was decided in a Battle Royal and when the dust settled, Axiom became the last Superstar standing. The field featured some of Nxt’s greatest Superstars, including the likes of Axiom, Dijak, Jinder Mahal, Apollo Crews, and Dabba-Kato. After Crews and Mahal were eliminated, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, and Charlie Dempsey teamed up to eliminate the gargantuan Dabba-Kato, leaving them as the final three competitors. Axiom managed to outsmart Dempsey and eliminate him, leaving the masked Superstar and Frazer as the final two. The two high-flyers proceeded to move about the ring in impressive fashion,...
Match #1: Battle Royal – Winner: Axoim The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The coveted fifth and final spot in the North American Championship Fatal 5-Way was decided in a Battle Royal and when the dust settled, Axiom became the last Superstar standing. The field featured some of Nxt’s greatest Superstars, including the likes of Axiom, Dijak, Jinder Mahal, Apollo Crews, and Dabba-Kato. After Crews and Mahal were eliminated, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, and Charlie Dempsey teamed up to eliminate the gargantuan Dabba-Kato, leaving them as the final three competitors. Axiom managed to outsmart Dempsey and eliminate him, leaving the masked Superstar and Frazer as the final two. The two high-flyers proceeded to move about the ring in impressive fashion,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tiffany Stratton punched her ticket to Nxt Stand & Deliver thanks to another virtuoso performance, this time downing a very game Indi Hartwell in impressive fashion. The match was fierce, but Stratton brought forward an intensity that Hartwell struggled to match, except for a few key elbows. The end came for Hartwell when she tried a top rope maneuver but Stratton countered, managed to hit a rolling fireman’s carry, and then her Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure her title opportunity.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Ilja Dragunov vs. Jd McDonagh (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The bitter feud between Ilja Dragunov and Jd McDonagh added another...
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tiffany Stratton punched her ticket to Nxt Stand & Deliver thanks to another virtuoso performance, this time downing a very game Indi Hartwell in impressive fashion. The match was fierce, but Stratton brought forward an intensity that Hartwell struggled to match, except for a few key elbows. The end came for Hartwell when she tried a top rope maneuver but Stratton countered, managed to hit a rolling fireman’s carry, and then her Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure her title opportunity.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Ilja Dragunov vs. Jd McDonagh (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The bitter feud between Ilja Dragunov and Jd McDonagh added another...
- 3/23/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Nxt Tag Team Championship Match – Gallus def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gallus boys remained on top as Mark Coffey & Wolfgang dispatched their long time rivals Pretty Deadly in an incredible matchup. The champions were rolling early, but the clever tricks like distracting the referee by Elton Prince & Kit Wilson gave the Yes Boys some life. As the action continued, Pretty Deadly neutralized Wolfgang by sending him into the announce table and the chaos allowed Wilson to nail Coffey with the title, but he managed to kick out. Pretty Deadly never recovered from that as Wolfgang reappeared, allowing them to isolate Wilson and retain their championships.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nxt Women’s Championship Qualifying Match – Zoey Stark def.
Match #1: Nxt Tag Team Championship Match – Gallus def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gallus boys remained on top as Mark Coffey & Wolfgang dispatched their long time rivals Pretty Deadly in an incredible matchup. The champions were rolling early, but the clever tricks like distracting the referee by Elton Prince & Kit Wilson gave the Yes Boys some life. As the action continued, Pretty Deadly neutralized Wolfgang by sending him into the announce table and the chaos allowed Wilson to nail Coffey with the title, but he managed to kick out. Pretty Deadly never recovered from that as Wolfgang reappeared, allowing them to isolate Wilson and retain their championships.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nxt Women’s Championship Qualifying Match – Zoey Stark def.
- 3/16/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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