Indie distributors are fretting about the current marketplace, specifically a glut of films vying for precious theater space and hard-to-snare audiences who, with exceptions of course, still seems mostly willing to come out for big ticket films. While there are fewer wide studio releases than pre-Covid, theaters are giving them more space, up to 60%-70%
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The Granite Falls, North Carolina, native was to perform a live broadcast from his Nashville bar Chief’s on Monday When Eric Church recorded his last album, 2021’s Heart & Soul, he decamped for the mountains of his native North Carolina and created a makeshift studio in a shuttered restaurant. Over the weekend, he watched that
Lana Del Rey jumped right into wedded bliss with her alligator tour guide love, Jeremy Dufrene, in Louisiana — and we’ve learned she scored her wedding dress at a local boutique months before the big day. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Lana shunned big-name designers … instead, thrifting her dress at Vintage Market by
In a city with endless things to do, bump Nashville Nightmare to the top of your list this Halloween season. Nashville Nightmare is so much more than your average haunted house, this massive compound features four haunted attractions, a crazy clown carnival, live action zombie shooting, escape games, and more to ensure that there is
Planning a trip to Taiwan can be exciting, as the island is full of culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. From bustling markets to peaceful mountains, there’s something for every traveler. A solid plan is key to making the most of your visit. One tool that will help you stay connected during your journey is
Diddy is facing a new lawsuit for sexual assault, Kim Richards is beefing with Kyle Richards over a psych hold, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback controversy brewing … all this on today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Charles break down the
Play video content The Agency Group Captain Jack Sparrow’s back … not in “Pirates of the Caribbean 6” necessarily — but, Johnny Depp‘s resurrected the character to cheer up some kids going through a rough time. The actor stopped by a children’s hospital in San Sebastián, Spain … dressed as his loveable pirate Captain Jack
On Friday, Emma Watson paid tribute to her Harry Potter costar Maggie Smith after news broke that Smith had passed away at the age of 89. Watson shared a photo of them together on set in which Smith is embracing Watson. Over the image, Watson wrote, “When I was younger I had no idea of
Netflix has released the teaser for Maria, the upcoming drama from Pablo Larraín about legendary opera singer Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. Maria is set to arrive in select theaters on November 27, followed by its Netflix debut on December 11. [embedded content] Email:neill@outloudculture.comSocials: @neillfrazer
Peacock has dropped the trailer for Hysteria, its newest horror-thriller series starring Julie Bowen and Bruce Campbell. It will debut on October 18. “When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the ‘Satanic Panic’ of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult
GRAMMY-nominated R&B legend Mario’s officially unleashes his brand new single, “Space,” “Space” is produced by James Fauntleroy, with whom Mario has been working a new project with for well over a year. “James and I have a similar philosophy when it comes to the love of timeless music,” Mario says about his working relationship with
This Friday brings the saddest of news to “Chucky” fans. Variety reports that the series has been canceled. The horror comedy series aired on both USA Network and Syfy. According to Variety’s sources, “There had been discussions of bringing the show back for an abbreviated final season or even a wrap-up film, but ultimately to
Every week, I put together The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists. I scour the biggest bestseller lists and tally up the titles that appear the most frequently. Unsurprisingly, that list is anything but diverse, especially because I focus on the books in the top ten. For this list, I’ve looked
Even at its sparsest, Christian Lee Hutson‘s music is populated by a cast of characters living out their own little worlds, perpetually caught between past and future, fiction and reality. Throughout his albums, the singer-songwriter entangles their stories and perspectives while weaving in bits of his own, so you can never tell what the real
Play video content The Megyn Kelly Show Megyn Kelly doesn’t think Zach Bryan is a “real” man after the country singer fled from social media in the wake of making controversial comments about Taylor Swift. During Thursday’s broadcast of her SiriusXM podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” the conservative commentator weighed in on the “Bad Blood”
Imagine not only discovering the musical masterpiece that is the Mamma Mia! movies for the first time, but your own mother being Sophie Sheridan. That was recently the experience of Amanda Seyfried’s seven-year-old daughter, Nina, who is apparently now super into her mommy’s most popular films. This is the most wholesome news, especially for fellow
Critic’s Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 Trying to be perfect constantly was difficult, yet Sloane tried to, especially around her overbearing mother. Sloane’s storyline changed the most from Lisa Taddeo’s book. The series focuses more on the intricacies of the swinging relationship and why Sloane needed so much warmth and affection. As soon as Three Women
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After four long years, the highly anticipated return of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is finally here, and the revival of this beloved event does not disappoint. For over a decade, Dark Harbor delivered the scares. This year, as the fog rolls in over Long Beach, the spirits rise and give horror enthusiasts in Southern
President Joe Biden has been rumored to be interested in buying Olivia Newton-John‘s California ranch … however, those who were close to the late star aren’t sold on the gossip. A rep for the late “Grease” actress’ family tells TMZ … this rumor is “not true,” even though a report in the Montecito Journal claimed
Amber Mark has released a new single called ‘Won’t Cry’. Written, produced, and performed by Mark, the track is set to appear on her forthcoming project Loosies. Listen to it below. “Going out dancing has always been a way for me to let go, and ‘Won’t Cry’ is the soundtrack to that feeling,” Mark explained
That constant quest for a complete night’s sleep, almost or totally uninterrupted, waking up refreshed and ready for the day is a thing. That in itself is something we all dream about. From spraying lavender on our pillows to a hot shower or bath, taking a sleeping pill or having a warm glass of milk or
Jason Martin is responding to the last 24 hours of post-Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake madness and raging war for the West Coast … Toronto rapper Top5, Adin Ross, Akademiks — all challengers are welcomed!!! On Friday, JM fired off the song “Kill Switch” — boosted by fellow Cali artists Daz Dillinger and MyGuyMars — warning
DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s The Wild Robot grossed $1.95M yesterday from showtimes that began at 2PM in 3,000 theaters. The Lupita Nyong’o voiced movie is expected to lead the box office with a $20M+ take, and that preview take indicates that given previous DWA comps, read it’s higher than Trolls Band Together ($1.3M) which resulted in a
After a failed HBO pilot in 2012, Jonathan Franzen’s acclaimed novel The Corrections (2001) will get another crack at TV adaptation. CBS Studios is in the early phases of development for a series. Meryl Streep has signed on to star. The Corrections follows a midwestern family through a particularly challenging stretch of life. In the
Jerry Douglas took the stage and stood proudly while being inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame during the 35th annual International Bluegrass Music Association awards show Thursday night in Raleigh. “You don’t get here alone,” the 68-year-old Dobro legend told the audience at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. “I’ve covered
Washington is a big state in the American games industry, so the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle has traditionally been a great convention for smaller games and niche releases. For every Nintendo or Capcom that’s drawing all the attention, there are traditionally 6 to 12 independent developers somewhere else in the venue who’re there to
White Roses, My God is unlike anything Alan Sparhawk has put out before. At this point in the indie rock veteran’s career, though, that’s something to be expected: following its formation in Duluth, Minnesota in 1993, his band Low may have emerged as progenitors of the slowcore movement, but it went on to gain as
Maggie Smith — a legendary actress who worked professionally for more than 70 years — has died … according to a statement from her family. Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, released a statement … saying Smith passed away in the hospital peacefully early Friday morning. They did not give a cause of death.