It was a night of metal madness as two of the most unique and popular bands in the genre, Baby Metal and Dethklok, joined forces for a co-headlining show at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The fans were treated to a spectacle of sound, light, and pyrotechnics that showcased the diversity and creativity of metal music.
Baby Metal, the Japanese trio consisting of Suzuka Nakamo (Su-metal), Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) and Momoko Okazaki (Momometal), opened the show with their signature blend of kawaii pop and heavy metal. They performed songs from their latest album, The Other One, as well as some of their classics like Gimme Chocolate!!, Road Of Resistance, and Megitsune. The crowd sang along to the catchy choruses and cheered for the impressive choreography and musicianship of the band and their backing band, the Kami Band. Baby Metal proved that they are not just a novelty act,...
Baby Metal, the Japanese trio consisting of Suzuka Nakamo (Su-metal), Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) and Momoko Okazaki (Momometal), opened the show with their signature blend of kawaii pop and heavy metal. They performed songs from their latest album, The Other One, as well as some of their classics like Gimme Chocolate!!, Road Of Resistance, and Megitsune. The crowd sang along to the catchy choruses and cheered for the impressive choreography and musicianship of the band and their backing band, the Kami Band. Baby Metal proved that they are not just a novelty act,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
It’s a good day for Dethklok fans, as an expanded edition of their 2007 debut LP, The Dethalbum, has just been released digitally. The 24-song collection is available to stream below.
Dethklok are the animated band depicted in the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse. In real life, the music features Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan, among others.
The Dethalbum (Expanded Edition) offers the chance for fans to stream the original 15-song LP, as well as nine rare tracks previously unavailable on digital platforms.
It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Dethklok, as the band has a co-headlining North American tour with Japanese pop-metal act Babymetal set for late summer and early fall, with tickets available here.
Editor's Pick Dethklok and Babymetal Announce 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour
In addition, a full-length original film, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, written and directed by Small, will arrive later this year,...
Dethklok are the animated band depicted in the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse. In real life, the music features Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan, among others.
The Dethalbum (Expanded Edition) offers the chance for fans to stream the original 15-song LP, as well as nine rare tracks previously unavailable on digital platforms.
It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Dethklok, as the band has a co-headlining North American tour with Japanese pop-metal act Babymetal set for late summer and early fall, with tickets available here.
Editor's Pick Dethklok and Babymetal Announce 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour
In addition, a full-length original film, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, written and directed by Small, will arrive later this year,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Jon Anderson started Yes in 1968 with bassist Chris Squire, and the prog rock band was at the center of his life for the next four decades through numerous permutations. But when illness forced him off the road after the group’s 2004 tour, Yes decided to hire a replacement vocalist and carry on without him. Anderson has been healthy and active for well over a decade, but the band — which now features Seventies guitarist Steve Howe, Drama-era keyboardist Geoff Downes, and hired guns — refuses to take him back.
That hasn’t...
That hasn’t...
- 4/3/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Chinese streamer is working with Philippines media company Abs-cbn to produce two original Filipino series for a global audience.
Chinese streamer iQiyi announced a slate of four original productions from Korea and its first originals out of the Philippines on the first day of the Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) today.
iQiyi is working with Philippines media company Abs-cbn to produce two original Filipino romantic dramas for a global audience – Saying Goodbye, starring Andrea Brillantes and Seth Fedelin, and Hello, Heart, starring Gigi De Lana and Gerald Anderson. Brillantes and Fedelin previously starred together in hit drama Kadenang Ginto.
Chinese streamer iQiyi announced a slate of four original productions from Korea and its first originals out of the Philippines on the first day of the Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) today.
iQiyi is working with Philippines media company Abs-cbn to produce two original Filipino romantic dramas for a global audience – Saying Goodbye, starring Andrea Brillantes and Seth Fedelin, and Hello, Heart, starring Gigi De Lana and Gerald Anderson. Brillantes and Fedelin previously starred together in hit drama Kadenang Ginto.
- 10/11/2021
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Newly-appointed Screen Australia head of First Nations Angela Bates is taking an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach to the role, insisting her focus is on furthering the strides made by her predecessors.
Bates, who first joined the department in early 2019 as development and investment manager, had the opportunity to work closely with previous head Penny Smallacombe, who vacated the position in May after more than six years.
Speaking to If, she said she would draw on the five strategic pillars identified in The Next 25 Years, a strategy that Smallacombe developed in consultation with filmmakers and industry stakeholders during the department’s 25th anniversary year in 2018.
“I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel here,” she said.
“There are five key pillars that underpin The Next 25 Years strategy – Indigenous storytelling, identifying stories and talent, developing talent, connecting talent, and advocating for indigenous representation and leadership.
“I...
Bates, who first joined the department in early 2019 as development and investment manager, had the opportunity to work closely with previous head Penny Smallacombe, who vacated the position in May after more than six years.
Speaking to If, she said she would draw on the five strategic pillars identified in The Next 25 Years, a strategy that Smallacombe developed in consultation with filmmakers and industry stakeholders during the department’s 25th anniversary year in 2018.
“I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel here,” she said.
“There are five key pillars that underpin The Next 25 Years strategy – Indigenous storytelling, identifying stories and talent, developing talent, connecting talent, and advocating for indigenous representation and leadership.
“I...
- 10/5/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
While Terrence Malick toils away in the editing room on his much-anticipated The Way of the Wind, he’s found time to back a few other projects. Following the globe-trotting documentary Awaken, he’s also lent his expertise to a new VR project that will be previewed at Cannes.
A reunion with Badlands producer Edward R. Pressman, who also executive produced the project alongside Malick, this new work is titled Evolver-Prologue and comes from VR studios Atlas V and Marshmallow Laser Feast, Variety reports. While nine minutes will be previewed at Cannes, the full 30-40 minute piece is aiming to debut at the festival in 2022.
With an original soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood, Elliot Cole, and Roomful of Teeth the film is described as “an introspective and spiritual work reflective on the meaning of life.” A virtual reality journey through the inner rhythms of the human, the teaser shows off some...
A reunion with Badlands producer Edward R. Pressman, who also executive produced the project alongside Malick, this new work is titled Evolver-Prologue and comes from VR studios Atlas V and Marshmallow Laser Feast, Variety reports. While nine minutes will be previewed at Cannes, the full 30-40 minute piece is aiming to debut at the festival in 2022.
With an original soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood, Elliot Cole, and Roomful of Teeth the film is described as “an introspective and spiritual work reflective on the meaning of life.” A virtual reality journey through the inner rhythms of the human, the teaser shows off some...
- 6/18/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
After visiting over 30 countries over the span of half-a-decade, Tom Lowe’s non-narrative documentary Awaken is an awe-inspiring look at the bonds of nature and humanity. Executive produced by Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio–both of whom Lowe has collaborated with on various projects––the film is seemingly inspired by the spirit of Voyage of Time and Qatsi trilogy in its vision of the world.
I said in my review, “Shot in 4K over five years across 30 countries, Lowe orchestrates a non-narrative approach, letting the footage mostly speak for itself, accompanied by Joseph Trapanese’s bombastic orchestral score and sparsely doled-out, poetic voice-over from Liv Tyler. A visit to Dubai, where the film received its private funding for production, holds the most stunning imagery, as the camera floats ethereally above the sky as if created for a large-scale science-fiction film. The director’s previous experience with time-lapse footage of the vast wonders of the sky,...
I said in my review, “Shot in 4K over five years across 30 countries, Lowe orchestrates a non-narrative approach, letting the footage mostly speak for itself, accompanied by Joseph Trapanese’s bombastic orchestral score and sparsely doled-out, poetic voice-over from Liv Tyler. A visit to Dubai, where the film received its private funding for production, holds the most stunning imagery, as the camera floats ethereally above the sky as if created for a large-scale science-fiction film. The director’s previous experience with time-lapse footage of the vast wonders of the sky,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
A detached daughter finds herself alone with her agitated Alzheimer’s stricken mother, unsure of how to help her. But a moment of awakening enlightens both of them. Awaken is a short film about Rakhi Singh, who has recently put her mom, Uma, into a “care center” after exploring other options for her Alzheimers Disease. Rakhi’s mom isn’t taking well to it, and still has long spells of crying, and bouts of confusion. Rakhi brings her mom home in hopes of comforting her, helping her reset, and to find her way, only to learn that it’s not only unhelpful, but also breaking her family apart. Rakhi is at a loss as to what to do, but when her mother disappears, she finds herself lost in a...
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- 5/12/2021
- Screen Anarchy
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options—not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves–each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit platforms. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Awaken (Tom Lowe)
Capturing the awe-inspiring wonders of our world has been an endeavor since the dawn of image-making, and with ever-evolving advancements in technology there’s an unparalleled pristineness in one’s ability to record such beauty. In his feature debut Awaken, director Tom Lowe takes this pursuit to heart, traversing the planet with the eye of a treasure hunter, collecting only the most stunning shots imaginable to convey the splendor of where we all collectively call home. The film’s main calling card––being executive produced by Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio––inevitably also sets a perhaps unfairly high bar as the film falls short of achieving...
Awaken (Tom Lowe)
Capturing the awe-inspiring wonders of our world has been an endeavor since the dawn of image-making, and with ever-evolving advancements in technology there’s an unparalleled pristineness in one’s ability to record such beauty. In his feature debut Awaken, director Tom Lowe takes this pursuit to heart, traversing the planet with the eye of a treasure hunter, collecting only the most stunning shots imaginable to convey the splendor of where we all collectively call home. The film’s main calling card––being executive produced by Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio––inevitably also sets a perhaps unfairly high bar as the film falls short of achieving...
- 4/9/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Nearly 40 years ago, Godfrey Reggio’s “Koyaanisqatsi” set a pulsating montage of modern and natural splendor to an ecstatic Phillip Glass score and was off to the races, with a singular formula of manufactured awe that has lasted generations. Likewise, when Terrence Malick returned from decades of dormancy to heighten conventional narratives with whispery voiceovers and cosmic detours, the ambition was undeniable. Yet “Awaken,” which was executive produced by both men and directed by their protege Tom Lowe,
“Awaken” was reportedly shot over the course of five years and across 30 countries, yet all that time and globe-trotting effort yielded little more than a dense clip reel of sumptuous time-lapse photography strewn about 70-odd minutes in search of a single unifying idea to justify the journey. Lowe is an undeniably talented astrophotographer who was been churning out time-lapse marvels for over a decade. His 2009 “TimeScapes,” which centers on the American southwest,...
“Awaken” was reportedly shot over the course of five years and across 30 countries, yet all that time and globe-trotting effort yielded little more than a dense clip reel of sumptuous time-lapse photography strewn about 70-odd minutes in search of a single unifying idea to justify the journey. Lowe is an undeniably talented astrophotographer who was been churning out time-lapse marvels for over a decade. His 2009 “TimeScapes,” which centers on the American southwest,...
- 4/9/2021
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Capturing the awe-inspiring wonders of our world has been an endeavor since the dawn of image-making, and with ever-evolving advancements in technology there’s an unparalleled pristineness in one’s ability to record such beauty. In his feature debut Awaken, director Tom Lowe takes this pursuit to heart, traversing the planet with the eye of a treasure hunter, collecting only the most stunning shots imaginable to convey the splendor of where we all collectively call home. The film’s main calling card––being executive produced by Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio––inevitably also sets a perhaps unfairly high bar as the film falls short of achieving the masterful rhythm and level of insightful connection between humanity, nature, and technology found in its clear inspirations. However, as a sensory experience, there’s still plenty of wonder worth beholding across its rather brief 75-minute runtime.
Shot in 4K over five years across 30 countries,...
Shot in 4K over five years across 30 countries,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
With glimmers of theatrical exhibition starting to find renewed life after a full year of dormancy in New York and Los Angeles, this April brings a handful of films worth seeking out––some premiering exclusively in cinemas while others will also be getting a digital release. From fascinating documentaries to long-awaited releases from renowned auteurs to acclaimed indies, check out our picks to see this April below.
13. Tiny Tim: King for a Day (Johan von Sydow)
Tiny Tim, a unique artist whose influence would be felt decades later after his passing, is now the subject of a documentary. Featuring the performer’s diaries and letters as read by Weird Al Yankovic, along with archival footage from D.A. Pennebaker, Jonas Mekas, and Andy Warhol, Christopher Schobert said in his Fantasia review, “King for a Day would have perhaps benefitted from more time with Tiny’s daughter (with his first wife); while...
13. Tiny Tim: King for a Day (Johan von Sydow)
Tiny Tim, a unique artist whose influence would be felt decades later after his passing, is now the subject of a documentary. Featuring the performer’s diaries and letters as read by Weird Al Yankovic, along with archival footage from D.A. Pennebaker, Jonas Mekas, and Andy Warhol, Christopher Schobert said in his Fantasia review, “King for a Day would have perhaps benefitted from more time with Tiny’s daughter (with his first wife); while...
- 4/1/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Our moment." Step aside Godfrey Reggio, it's time for other filmmakers to present their vision of our world in glorious 4K Hdr. Awaken is a documentary feature from filmmaker / cinematographer Tom Löwe, of the timelapse film TimeScapes previously. This is his latest creation - shot over a 5-year period in more than 30 countries, he pioneers state-of-the-art timelapse, time-dilation, underwater, and aerial cinematography techniques to give audiences new eyes with which to see our world. Executive produced by cinema pioneers Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio (best known for the stunning Qatsi documentary series), Awaken is a celebration of the spirit of life, an exploration of the Earth, and an ode to the Cosmos. I'm a big geek for this kind of jaw-dropping cinematography, but apparently it's getting harder and harder to sell to audiences. This premiered in 2018 but is only now getting a direct-to-vod release via the Dust sci-fi YouTube channel.
- 3/25/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After sharing the visually staggering first trailer back in 2017, the globe-spanning documentary Awaken will finally be arriving in the U.S. next month, landing on digital platforms on April 9. Picked up by Gunpowder & Sky’s Dust label, the 4K Hdr documentary is directed by Tom Lowe, and executive produced by the powerhouse duo of Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio.
Featuring narration from Liv Tyler and a score by Joseph Trapanese, the film explores humanity’s relationship with technology and the natural world. Shot entirely in 4K over a 5-year period in more than 30 countries, the film pioneers state-of-the-art time-lapse, slow-motion, underwater and aerial cinematography techniques to give audiences new eyes with which to see our world. Marking Lowe’s feature debut, he previously worked as a second-unit director for both Malick and Reggio.
Watch the trailer below.
Awaken arrives digitally on April 9.
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Featuring narration from Liv Tyler and a score by Joseph Trapanese, the film explores humanity’s relationship with technology and the natural world. Shot entirely in 4K over a 5-year period in more than 30 countries, the film pioneers state-of-the-art time-lapse, slow-motion, underwater and aerial cinematography techniques to give audiences new eyes with which to see our world. Marking Lowe’s feature debut, he previously worked as a second-unit director for both Malick and Reggio.
Watch the trailer below.
Awaken arrives digitally on April 9.
The post Awaken Trailer: Globe-Spanning Documentary, Produced...
- 3/25/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Exclusive: Gunpowder & Sky’s sci-fi brand Dust has acquired worldwide rights to the Tom Lowe-directed documentary Awaken, executive produced by Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life) and Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi). Awaken is set to debut April 9 on Apple TV, Amazon and all other major VOD platforms.
Narrated by The Lord of the Rings alum Liv Tyler, Awaken takes viewers around the globe in immersive 4K Hdr showcasing the world’s natural wonders.
Lowe, who also produced and served as the cinematographer for Awaken, gives audiences a timely film experience featuring immersive imagery, beautiful cultures and an inspiring message. It explores humanity’s relationship with technology and the natural world. The docu was shot over a five-year period in more than 30 countries and pioneers state-of-the-art time-lapse, slow-motion, underwater and aerial cinematography techniques to give viewers new eyes with which to see our world.
“Awaken is a celebration of the spirit of life,...
Narrated by The Lord of the Rings alum Liv Tyler, Awaken takes viewers around the globe in immersive 4K Hdr showcasing the world’s natural wonders.
Lowe, who also produced and served as the cinematographer for Awaken, gives audiences a timely film experience featuring immersive imagery, beautiful cultures and an inspiring message. It explores humanity’s relationship with technology and the natural world. The docu was shot over a five-year period in more than 30 countries and pioneers state-of-the-art time-lapse, slow-motion, underwater and aerial cinematography techniques to give viewers new eyes with which to see our world.
“Awaken is a celebration of the spirit of life,...
- 3/23/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
On “The Masked Dancer” finale on February 17, the last three celebrities in the competition will perform one last time as Cotton Candy, Sloth and Tulip. At the end of the hour, one of them will be named the winner of season 1 of this hit reality series. We’ve rewatched every one of the seven episodes that led up to this final one and are absolutely convinced that we know who is hiding inside these costumes. Keep reading if you dare for all of “The Masked Dancer” spoilers for the season 1 finale, including the real name of the Tulip.
Of the three finalists, the stand-out talent is the Tulip. She made it to the final three after wowing the four judges with her take on the traditional polka on the semi-final. That wasn’t a surprise given how well she had done in her previous appearances. She has tackled a variety...
Of the three finalists, the stand-out talent is the Tulip. She made it to the final three after wowing the four judges with her take on the traditional polka on the semi-final. That wasn’t a surprise given how well she had done in her previous appearances. She has tackled a variety...
- 2/17/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Despite Graham Nash’s words at the conclusion of Robin Lutz’s documentary M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity stating that the world is destined to reappreciate the artist’s work, the fact that it’s taken three years for the film to become available in the United States seemingly proves the opposite. As the pop culture footage during the end credits reveals, however, it might just be that Nash was underestimating how important Escher’s art already was. From Labyrinth to Inception and tattoos to YouTube make-up tutorials, the Dutchman’s optical illusions and tessellations have been captivating and inspiring future generations for a century now. Just because his prints aren’t hanging next to Picassos doesn’t mean they’re any less ubiquitous or awe-inspiring. Like all great graphic design, their conceptual ingenuity transcends aesthetic categorization.
Which isn’t to say they don’t belong in galleries next...
Which isn’t to say they don’t belong in galleries next...
- 2/2/2021
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
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