In 2010, Ben Linsenmeyer and Ron Diep were booked to play a college Halloween party. As two DJs who came of age during the French electro renaissance, they thought it would be both funny and poignant to tackle the gig in full Daft Punk regalia. So, decked out in silver android helmets and silicon suits, the Phoenix, Arizona duo took the stage with a rudimentary wooden pyramid evoking Daft Punk’s iconic 2006-2007 world tour . Eight years later, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter remain in self-imposed exile from the touring circuit, and Linsenmeyer and Diep’s Daft Punk tribute act, One More Time, is thriving. That one-off Halloween set has blossomed into a legitimate touring business in which the Arizona DJs imitate the French robots the best they can, using a setlist based on the live album Alive 2007 and a production team that approximates the architecture of Daft Punk’s final tour to date . That dedication has powered world tours – including …
See Justice Throw Surprise Rave in Fan-Filmed ‘Alakazam!’ Video
French dance duo Justice previewed tracks from their new LP Woman during a string of unannounced pop-up DJ gigs throughout Europe. Fan-filmed footage from Justice ’s September 16th show at London’s Mangle is the backbone of the duo’s new video for “Alakazam!” Inspired by the mystical definition of the word “Alakazam” – “Used as an invocation of magical power or to indicate an instantaneous appearance,” the band noted – the video captures the impromptu feel of Justice’s secret gigs, which included stops at Berlin’s Chalet Club, Paris’ Elysee Montmartre and Stockholm’s Under Bron. At the onset of the video, Justice thank the dozens of amateur videographers who filmed the room-shaking, fist-pumping, neon-coated energy of a Justice set. Justice previously stoked anticipation for the arrival of Woman , due out November 18th, with singles “Randy” and “Safe and Sound.” Woman is the duo’s first album since 2011’s Audio, Video, Disco . “We have [been] mistaken …
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Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India Accused Of Plagiarism By Producer Of Operation Yemen
It seems like there is trouble brewing for Kartik Aaryan's upcoming film Captain India. The movie has been helmed by Hansal Mehta and the first poster of the film that has the actor playing a pilot was unveiled recently. However, now the producer of the upcoming movie Operation Yemen Subhash Kale has accused Captain India of plagiarism. The producer stated that the story of the Kartik Aaryan starrer is similar to his film. The plot of Operation Yemen is based on Operation Raahat that took place in the year 2015. It saw Indian armed forces headed by General VK Singh evacuate foreign nationals as well as Indian citizens from Yemen. The operation took place during the Yemeni Crisis. The producer has stated that the poster of Captain India indicates that it is based on exactly the same operation. Kartik Aaryan To Learn To Fly A Plane For His Role In Captain India? Not only that, Subhash Kale said to Bollywood Hungama that if the scripts of the …
12 Years Of Love Aaj Kal: Deepika Padukone On Her Character Meera: Simply Beautiful
Deepika Padukone is one actor who has time and again proved her versatility in her films. But Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal remains one of her most memorable works. Not only was she appreciated for her performance as Meera in the movie but it also proved to be one of he actress' most cherished character. Deepika Padukone Resumes Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan Shoot! As the film ticks 12 years, the actor went on a trip down the memory lane and celebrated her character Meera. Speaking about the film, Deepika shares, "I can't believe it's been 12 years since Love Aaj Kal already! Meera, I believe, was simply beautiful; inside out. A character many related to at the time. Just reminiscing about all those months we spent filming in Delhi and London, brings a smile to my face." It was the actress' first film with director Imitaz Ali, who is known for his strong female characters in movies. The movie was a take on modern-day relationships and Deepika's …
Six Screenwriters Selected For Inaugural Black List New Zealand Project
EXCLUSIVE : Six New Zealand screenwriters have been chosen to participate in the inaugural Black List New Zealand Project . The project, stemming from a partnership between the Black List and the New Zealand Film Commission, is a professional development workshop and mentorship series. Bolstered by the presence of global screen industry executives, who will head up panels, mentor the writers and advise them on fine-tuning their scripts, its aim is to amplify the voices of underrepresented filmmakers, while promoting relationships between writers and producers, and creating international opportunities for New Zealand feature films. The six participating filmmakers will receive up to NZ$25,000 in development financing from the NZFC for completing the next draft of their scripts. The scripts they submitted to land a spot at the Black List New Zealand Project cover genres ranging from romance to comedy, crime and horror, and were selected from a pool of 179 for their …
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Ghost Rider Is Rumored to Make His MCU Debut in Doctor Strange 2
There are currently a lot of rumors flying around concerning upcoming MCU sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , but this latest one is sure to set many a Marvel fans heart on fire, as reports are now claiming that Ghost Rider will make an appearance. Now, it must be stated again that this is simply a rumor at this stage, but sources are confident that a new incarnation of Johnny Blaze is set to make a cameo in the Doctor Strange sequel, and have even claimed to have seen some concept artwork. While very little details have so far been revealed regarding Ghost Rider's alleged appearance, the report does claim that the flame-skulled vigilante will only appear in a cameo, adding the horror element that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is going for. The report also states that, while Ghost Rider could carry his own movie, the plan is to have him appear in other character's movies as a side character similarly to Bruce Banner/The Hulk. …
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