Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder) is set to produce a New York-bound stage musical-comedy about the ill-fated Fyre Festival and its creator Billy McFarland, with “Skyfall” songwriter Paul Epworth composing the score and The Pirates of Somalia director Bryan Buckley writing the book and directing. Announced today at a launch event on a barge anchored …
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the Toronto Film Festival on Thursday night on a patriotic note as he lauded the late John Candy for standing up to bullies in many of his classic Hollywood comedy roles. “In many of his movies there would have a been a scene, where John would pivot, having been pushed too far,” Carney recounted, …
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Fall festivals supply the nutrients for a rich diet of films for the next six months, all the way until Oscar night. Venice launched Wednesday with Francis Coppola paying tribute to his friend Werner Herzog. On Thursday, Telluride revealed its lineup, which plays over the Labor Day weekend. (And, yes, the German maverick will fly to Telluride, as always.) He’s …
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Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research is a quest released during the Max Finale event and is available to all Pokémon Go players. If you’re planning on defeating Eternamax Eternatus in Pokémon Go, then completing Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research is a must! The Go Fest: Max Finale Timed Research rewards include Max Particles and Candy XL – all …
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The Last Dinner Party have pulled out of their set at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, England today (Aug. 23), in solidarity with the Mary Wallopers, whose set was cut short on Friday after the Irish band showed their support for Palestine. “We are outraged by the decision made to silence the Mary Wallopers yesterday at Victorious,” The Last Dinner Party …
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CHICAGO — We are in the home stretch of summer, but there’s still plenty to do to make the most of the gorgeous weather. The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference takes place this weekend, as well as Bulls Fest, Sangria Fest and the first Milk and Melanin Festival. The Chicago Triathlon will also be held. You can also catch …
Read More »Pokémon GO Events This Week (August 18 – August 24, 2025): Eternatus Debut, GO Fest Finale, Gigantamax and Dynamax Battles and more! Pokémon GO Hub Max Finale Brings Eternamax Eternatus to Pokémon GO – LocaChange Offers 37% Discount for Global Trainers Santa Maria Times Massively on the Go: Bracing for Pokemon Go’s Max Finale and darkest days Massively Overpowered Pokemon GO: Dark Skies …
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“Never buy full price” is a mantra we try our best to adhere to at NBC Select. Thankfully, you can find good deals on most things year-round, if you know where to look. Right now, Best Buy is offering tech deals through its Best Buy Tech Fest event, which ends this Sunday (8/17/25). I frequently cover shopping events like Prime …
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced this week that it had canceled its invitation to screen a documentary about the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, due to ostensible copyright concerns stemming from the fact that the filmmakers did not receive permission from the Hamas terrorists whose clips are featured in the film. The festival was set to show “The …
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Hong Kong and global film icon Jackie Chan got a rapturous reception at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland on Saturday evening as he was honored with the Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard award, on the Swiss town’s Piazza Grande square. “Buona sera,” Chan said, showing off his Italian skills with a wave the second he hit the stage. When he …
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