The James Bond sweepstakes has taken an unexpected turn. While Warner Bros. remains in the lead to land film distribution rights to the megafranchise — whose deal with Sony expired after 2015’s Spectre — a couple of unlikely suitors have emerged that also are in hot pursuit: Apple and Amazon.
The tech giants are willing to spend in the same ballpark as Warners, if not much more, for the rights, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. MGM has been looking for a deal for more than two years, and Sony, Universal and Fox also had been pursuing the property, with Warners and Sony the most aggressive.
U2 – “You’re the Best Thing About Me”
U2 have released their new single “You’re the Best Thing About Me.”
Justin Timberlake Guests on New Foo Fighters Album
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters recently sat down with Rolling Stone, he mentions that Justin Timberlake sings on the band’s upcoming album:
Then there was the day Justin Timberlake dropped by. He listened to what the Foos were doing and liked what he heard, and pretty soon he and Grohl were hanging out regularly. “We’d drink whiskey in the parking lot,” Grohl says. “He was really, really cool. Then the night before his last day, he says, ‘Can I sing on your record? I don’t want to push it, but – I just want to be able to tell my friends.’ ” So the band had him add some “la la la’s” to one track. “He nailed it,” Grohl says. “I’m telling you – the guy’s going somewhere.”
Beck – “Up All Night” Video
Beck has released a video for “Up All Night.”
St. Vincent Announces New Album; Streams New Song
St. Vincent will release her new album, Masseduction, on October 13th. Pre-orders are now up. She’s also debuted the new song “Los Ageless” from the album.
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Slaughter Beach, Dog – “Fish Fry”
Slaughter Beach, Dog have released the new song “Fish Fry.”
Architects – “Doomsday” Video
Architects have released a vide for their new song “Doomsday.”
Prawn – “Rooftops”
New Found Glory – “The Sound of Two Voices” Video
New Found Glory have released their video for “The Sound of Two Voices.”
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Beck – “No Distraction”
Beck’s new song “No Distraction” premiered on Gary Calamar’s KCRW radio show today. You can stream it below at around the 20:30 mark.
Colin Trevorrow Leaves Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie
Colin Trevorrow will no longer be directing Star Wars: Episode IX. A statement has been released from Lucasfilm:
Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon.
My first vote is to let Rian Johnson direct another. If that’s a no, I’d love to see Ava Duvernay behind the lens.
Facebook Offers Millions of Dollars for Music Rights
Facebook Inc. is offering major record labels and music publishers hundreds of millions of dollars so the users of its social network can legally include songs in videos they upload, according to people familiar with the matter.
The posting and viewing of video on Facebook has exploded in recent years, and many of the videos feature music to which Facebook doesn’t have the rights. Under current law, rights holders must ask Facebook to take down videos with infringing material.
Mark Hoppus Releases New Song on ‘Dog Songs’ Compilation
Mark Hoppus has a new song called “Not Every Dog Goes to Heaven (National Lampoon’s Vacation)” on the compilation Dog Songs. Proceeds from the sale of this release will be donated to ASPCA to help the dogs affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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AFI and Circa Survive at the Showbox
I shot some photos of Circa Survive and AFI in concert at the Showbox in Seattle last month. You can find the gallery below.
Manchester Orchestra AVC Session and Interview
Manchester Orchestra’s AVC session and interview are now up.