Jeremy Slater has written, developed, and executive produced “The Umbrella Academy” and “The Exorcist.” And he’s written a slew of big-budget screenplays, but he’s never tackled anything as challenging as the three-year journey he spent as the head writer of the Disney+ limited series “Moon Knight.” READ MORE: “Moon Knight” directors Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead talk about bringing a darker world to the MCU [Bingeworthy Podcast] At times the most original Marvel Studios television project to date, “Moon Knight,” follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a seemingly mild-mannered British museum employee who not only discovers he is the powerful avatar of an Egyptian god but that he’s one of two (or more) personalities inhabiting his body. Continue reading ‘Moon Knight’: Jeremy Slater On Reality Vs.
Marvel Explores a Rich Musical Universe With Scores for ‘Loki,’ ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘What If…?’
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Jon Burlingame editorAs the Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded into television, its musical reach has also grown, embracing diversity both in terms of its composers and the music they make.English composer Natalie Holt (pictured above) brought unexpected sonorities to “Loki”; Cairo-based Hesham Nazih added specific Egyptian sounds to “Moon Knight”; and American composer Laura Karpman employed a traditional orchestra and choir on the animated “What If…?”“Loki is sort of a likable baddie,” says Holt, “a grand, Machiavellian, Shakespearean character, so I wanted some kind of gravitas, classical weight, to his theme.”Yet, in last summer’s six-part series, the Norse god of mischief (Tom Hiddleston) is also playing with time, which suggested more unusual sounds: the wailing of a theremin and its equally eerie French cousin, the ondes Martenot. “I’d been listening to [Lithuanian theremin virtuoso] Clara Rockmore and [BBC Radiophonic Workshop pioneer] Delia Derbyshire,” Holt explains.
“The sound of the theremin has stayed with me and I’ve always wanted to use it somewhere. I just experimented and the character of it really seemed to suit the score.”She added an electronically manipulated tick-tock sound for the Time Variance Authority and a pair of Norwegian folk instruments (Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa) for the mysterious Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) and her link to Loki’s mother Frigga.
Pink Floyd announce physical release of Ukraine benefit single ‘Hey Hey Rise Up’, their first song in 25 years
Pink Floyd have announced a physical release date for their Ukraine benefit single ‘Hey Hey Rise Up’, which marked the rock titans’ first new song in 25 years when it arrived digitally back in April.The new song will be available as both a seven-inch vinyl and CD single on July 15 in the UK, Europe and other markets, while it will be released on August 3 in Japan. In North America, Canada, Australia and Mexico, it will arrive on October 21.The B-side will feature a reworked version of ‘A Great Day For Freedom’, from Pink Floyd’s 1994 album ‘The Division Bell’, reimagined by David Gilmour based on the original tapes for the track.‘Hey Hey Rise Up’ was recorded in March of this year.
‘Obi-Wan’ Star Moses Ingram Replaces Lupita Nyong’o in Apple TV+ Series ‘Lady in the Lake
departed the project.The show — executive produced by Portman and Har’el — is an adaptation of Laura Lippman’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name. Set in 1960s Baltimore, it follows housewife and mother Maddie Schwartz (Portman), who is pushed to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist following an unsolved murder. She then crosses paths with Cleo Sherwood (Ingram), a dedicated mother who is juggling several jobs, along with a commitment to advancing Baltimore’s Black community.
James Rado, Co-Creator of ‘Hair’ Musical, Dies at 90
Sasha Urban editorJames Rado, the co-creator of the era-defining rock musical “Hair,” died in New York City on Tuesday evening, according to the Associated Press. He was 90.“Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” premiered in 1968, receiving a best musical nomination at the 1969 Tony Awards and winning best musical at the Grammys that year.
‘Gordita Chronicles’ Is a Winsome Bit of Nostalgia for 1985 Miami: TV Review
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticMaybe in part because the present looks so bleak, it’s lately been a boom time for shows about looking back on childhood. “The Wonder Years,” on ABC, is an update of the 1980s classic, now narrated by Don Cheadle as he reflects on the Montgomery of the 1960s.
The Race to 160 Noms: Networks Strive to Break Emmy Record for Total Nominations
Clayton Davis The 74th Emmy Awards nominations could set some records, and make history — whether it’s actors or studios or streamers, everyone is looking to dominate the headlines. The most exciting record is the 160 nominations in one year by a studio — that was set in 2020 by Netflix.
James Rado Dies: ‘Hair’ Co-Creator & Star Of Broadway’s Groundbreaking Rock Musical Was 90
James Rado, who along with his friend and writing partner Gerome Ragni created Broadway’s seminal Age of Aquarius musical Hair, died peacefully Tuesday evening of cardio respiratory arrest in New York City, surrounded by family. He was 90.
Ronnie Hawkins, rock’n’roll showman who spawned the Band and made a film with Bob Dylan – obituary
Levon Helm. They played in the US southern states and in Toronto bars, and in 1959 had two hit singles, Forty Days reaching the Top 50 and Mary Lou the Top 30. There was an appearance on American Bandstand, the TV show that launched hits and careers, and there was talk of Hawkins as the new Elvis.
'5 reasons why Costa Rica is the happiest place on earth and loved by Kim Kardashian'
Paving the way in ecotourism, Costa Rica is an adventure from the off. Over the years it's become a vacay hotspot for A-listers, such as Beyoncé, Demi Moore, Miley Cyrus, Leonardo DiCaprio and tennis champ Rafa Nadal.
Seven scenic Lake District walks where you can camp nearby
The Lake District is the perfect playground for adventure-seekers with its range of walks offering stunning views. Just a drive away from Manchester, you can take in the beautiful sights of Lake Windermere or the panoramic views of Derwentwater.
Universal Studio Group Reteams With Ghetto Film School To Host ‘USG University’ FYC Showcase
EXCLUSIVE: Universal Studio Group and the non-profit Ghetto Film School are reteaming to host the second annual “USG University” panel event series launching June 16. The showcase will consist of a mix of virtual panels and an in-person component this year.
ITV Soccer Aid viewers rush to comment on Liam Payne's accent as he's interviewed after famous Will Smith Oscars chat
Fans tuning in to watch the annual Soccer Aid charity match for UNICEF were eagerly anticipating Liam Payne's pre-match interview. Liam, who is captain of England in the England vs World XI game on ITV, were wondering what his accent would be after his famous chat from the Oscars earler this year.
Mancunians get a direct line to Ukrainian President Zelensky as Manchester University hosts Q&A
Manchester residents will be given a unique opportunity to speak directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tonight in a live Q&A session.
‘Operation Finale’ Producer Thomas Daley Exiting Head Of UK Creative Role At ‘Downton Abbey’ Firm Universal International Studios
EXCLUSIVE: Universal International Studios’ SVP/Head of UK Creative Thomas Daley is leaving the company after two years, we’ve learned.
Douglas Ross made to look 'utterly ridiculous' by Boris Johnson, claims Ian Blackford
Ian Blackford has called on Scottish Conservative MPs to help kick Boris Johnson out of Downing Street.
Scorpions changed lyrics to ‘Wind Of Change’ because it “romanticised Russia”
Die Zeit. “It simply isn’t right to romanticise Russia with lyrics like: ‘I follow the Moskva/ Down to Gorky Park…Let your balalaika sing’“.The band have changed the lyrics to: “Now listen to my heart/ It says Ukrainia/ Waiting for the wind to change,” which are projected on a screen behind the band as they perform.Released in 1991, the perestroika power ballad is the German hard rockers’ most famous song; it was voted song of the 20th century by viewers of the public broadcaster ZDF in 2005.Even though the song was released over a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it is widely remembered as the soundtrack to the era of economic and social changes in the former Soviet Union that heralded the end of the cold war.Meine said he composed the words on September 3 and 4, 1989, a month after Scorpions performed at the Moscow Music Peace festival.Elsewhere in the interview with Die Zeit, Meine discussed his friendship with Hanoverian ex-chancellor turned Russian gas lobbyist Gerhard Schröder, whose fifth wedding party he attended in 2018.“I haven’t spoken with Gerhard Schröder for a while,” Meine said.
