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The NWA Movie Opens Today. There’s Heightened Security. Why Some People Think That’s a Problem.

The long-awaited (and well-reviewed) NWA bio-pic, Straight Outta Compton, opens today and Los Angeles is on edge. According to showbiz

Has any businessman had this many movies made about him so soon after his death?

It was 45 years ago today that “The Long and Winding Road” became the Beatles last #1 hit. Bono will

I’ll see this. Definitely.

I’ll see this. Definitely.

Answer: This game show debuted on this date in 1964. Question: What is Jeopardy? Gene Simmons of KISS wants to

All By My Side, starring Outkast’s Andre Benjamin, takes a look at Jimi’s life in the two years leading up

Don’t let these stories slip under your radar: There’s trouble with the Freddie Mercury bio-pic. The director has pulled

All By My Side, the Jimi Hendrix bio-pic, is set to have its premiere at SXSW. Here’s a clip of

On the first day of filming of the Greg Allman bio-pic, Midnight Rider, some the crew took a hospital bed

After the huge success of Never Tear Us Apart, the made-for-TV bio-pic in Australia, the people associated with INXS are

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver