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Kai Caster played Dirk Bennett on ten episodes of the Prime Video series The Baxters, showed up in a season 3 episode of Magnum P.I. and a season 8 episode of American Horror Story, and – after playing Young Kayce in a season 2 episode of Yellowstone – was cast to play the character Rowdy in five episodes of the fifth season. Now, Deadline reports that Caster has landed a guest role in Prime Video’s Marvel-inspired series Spider-Noir and has also secured a leading role in the horror comedy Halloween Store.

Nicolas Cage voiced the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir in the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and we’re going to have the chance to watch him play the character in live-action in Spider-Noir, which has Cage taking on the role of an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with...

I’m really looking forward to Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir, and one actor on the series has teased that it could double down on the film noir aspect. While speaking with ComingSoon.net, Lukas Haas said Spider-Noir could be released in black-and-white. I’d be into that.

“We filmed it in — I think it may come out in both black and white and color, but when we filmed it, the monitors were all black and white, so you got this feeling and it looked very, very authentic,” Haas said. “To the point that I would actually go and look at the monitor and think I was looking at some older footage, but it was actually just a monitor of what was on the camera at the time. They did a beautiful job with the filters and all that stuff, making it look like genuine old 1930s, black and white film.

Spider-Noir remains in production and, if the set photos we've seen are any indication, the web-slinger's first TV series will put a unique new spin on Spider-Man.

Screen icon Nicolas Cage plays Ben Reilly, a private eye who moonlights as a superhero. We've seen him swinging into action on set, suggesting the series will be very much in line with the comics, even though those featured Peter Parker under the mask. Why Spider-Noir is named after his clone hasn't been made clear.

Lukas Haas has landed a mystery role in the show and, during a recent interview with Coming Soon, suggested the series could be released in black and white as well as colour.

"It was just an incredible project," he told the site. "Everybody involved was amazing. Brendan Gleason, he plays my boss. Just getting to, to do that noir thing. It was very genuine film noir, the way they filmed it,...

Warning: Contains spoilers for All-New Venom #4!

As Marvel Comics built up the mystery of Venom's new host, many fans thought the answer was pretty obvious, but a bombshell reveal in the latest issue just totally debunked the primary suspect. At the beginning of the symbiote hero’s new series, Marvel teased four existing characters that could have been turned into the publisher’s latest Venom, and one of the most supposedly likely options is officially off the list.

In the final moments of All-New Venom #4 – written by Al Ewing, with art by Carlos Gómez – former Hulk sidekick Rick Jones officially proves that he’s not Venom’s new host, finally showing up in the same place at the same time. Instead, Jones is revealed to have taken on the identity of a different symbiote-powered hero.

As readers worked to sniff out the Venom host’s secret identity, those who...

Jane Lynch, the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award-winning actress, will be feted at the upcoming Boulder International Film Festival with the fest’s Entertainer of the Year Award, Biff announced this morning. The beloved comedy veteran will be celebrated on the evening of Saturday, March 15, at 8:30 p.m., at the historic Boulder Theater, as part of the fest’s 21st annual edition.

Lynch will receive her honor immediately following an hourlong career-retrospective interview moderated by yours truly, which will cover her past screen projects, including Glee, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Best in Show and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as her recent Emmy-nominated portrayal of Sazz Pataki on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building opposite Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.

Past Biff honorees have included Javier Bardem, Tony Goldwyn, F. Murray Abraham, Shirley MacLaine, Martin Sheen, Laura Linney, Alan Arkin, Bruce Dern, Peter Fonda, Lawrence Kasdan and Robbie Robertson.

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Before hitting the road with Phish for a limited run of shows this spring, Trey Anastasio will embark on his solo tour across the United States over the next few months. The singer-songwriter’s multi-city schedule kicks off on March 8 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and sees Anastasio playing cities like Columbus, Ohio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. Tickets to Anastasio’s acoustic tour are largely sold out on his website,...

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManSeason 1 has officially come to an end on Disney+. The new animated series takes place in an alternate reality to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where Peter Parker is trained by Norman Osborn rather than Tony Stark. This off-kilter depiction of Spider-Man's origin story changes the trajectory of his life as he continues to develop his superpowers in a city increasingly overrun with villains.

The first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man features plenty of iconic supervillains from Marvel Comics, including Doctor Octopus, Scorpion, the Rhino, and more. However, there are still plenty of other members of Spider-Man's Rogues Gallery who have yet to make their debut in the animated series. When Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 finally premieres, these are the villains we'd love to see show up.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has finally...

Steve Miller has re-recorded his 1976 rock anthem “Fly Like an Eagle” with help from musicians all around the world, including organist Ivan Neville (New Orleans, LA), drummer Franklin Vanderbilt (Los Angeles, CA), sitar player Prasad Rahane (Delhi, India), percussionist Rupak Dhamankar (Mumbai, India), guitarist Vasti Jackson (Hattiesburg, Mississippi), bassist Claire Finley (Key West, Fl), drummer Kátsica Mayoral (La Paz, Mexico), singer Quiana Lynell (New Orleans, LA), percussionist Baboulaye Sissokho (Dakar, Senegal) and guitarist Sofia Viola (Buenos Aires, Argentina).

It’s part of Playing For Change’s ongoing Songs Around The World project.

The celebration is heating up as Saturday Night Live turns 50 years old. The show will have its 50th anniversary special, celebrating a rich legacy that includes the many actors who have starred and made cameos in several films and shows. The Mandalorian is one of the shows as many SNL alumni have been featured in the series. Also, many actors from the Mandoverse have hosted the sketch comedy show.

The Mandalorian actors who have hosted Saturday Night Live

Pedro Pascal, who portrays the titular character in the series, hosted SNL in October of 2023. The show's musical guest was Coldplay. Migs Mayfield's actor, Bill Burr, hosted the show in November of 2024. The musical guest for the evening was Mk.gee. Burr, who is a standup comedian by trade, performed his routine for the opening monologue of the series.

They weren't the only actors from the show who hosted SNL. In 2009, Rosario Dawson,...

Longlegs star Nicolas Cage voiced the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir in the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and we’re going to have the chance to watch him play the character in live-action in the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video series that’s going by the title Spider-Noir. That show is currently in production, and today, Deadline revealed that the recurring cast includes Amy Aquino (Bosch) and Andrew Robinson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)!

I’m especially excited to hear that Andrew Robinson is involved with this show, because he has been largely absent from our screens for way too long. The character actors has racked up over 100 credits over the course of a career that stretches back to 1969, with Dirty Harry, Mask, Cobra, Hellraiser, Shoot to Kill, Child’s Play 3, Trancers III, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, and The Puppet Masters being among the many movies you might have seen him in.

Nicolas Cage has some new co-stars. Two more actors have just joined the cast of Spider-Noir, the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video live-action series based on the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man Noir.

According to Deadline, Amy Aquino (Bosch) and Andrew Robinson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) have been added to the recurring cast of Spider-Noir. Outside Bosch, in which she starred as Lt. Grace Billets, Aquino is known for her recurring roles in Being Human, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Brothers & Sisters, and most recently appeared as Judge Thelma Hollub in Clint Eastwood's 2024 drama Juror #2. As for Robinson, he seems to have taken a step back from acting in the mid-2000s, although he voiced an alternate version of his Deep Space Nine character Elim Garak in an episode of the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks last year.

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Garth Hudson, the legendary keyboardist and saxophonist of The Band, left an indelible mark on music history. Though his recent passing at the age of 87 marks the end of an era, Hudson’s final performance in 2023 revealed that his creative brilliance remained as vibrant as ever.

Garth Hudson, Bob Dylan and the rest of The Band | Image: David Gans Licensed under Cc-sa 2.0

Even in his final years, Hudson was the beacon of inspiration for musicians around the world. His music needed no words, just the melody of his instrument was enough to convey the message to the listeners. As The Band’s secret weapon, Hudson’s last performance stood as a testament to the spark that never dimmed.

Garth Hudson was magical at his last public performance Garth Hudson | Image: Heinrich Klaffs Licensed under Cc-sa 2.0

Garth Hudson was the last living original member of The Band performing at a house...

It’s so fitting that Garth Hudson was the last man standing from the Band. The beloved organ virtuoso died on Tuesday morning at 87, near Woodstock, New York — just a few miles down the road from Big Pink, the house where the Band and Bob Dylan transformed music history just by jamming in the basement. Garth Hudson was the mystery man in the Band, the silent one, the only one who didn’t sing. He was years older than the others, already in his thirties when they made their classic 1968 debut,...

Garth Hudson, the final surviving member of highly influential rock group The Band, has died at 87. Hudson’s wizardry with keyboards can be seen in Martin Scorsese’s legendary 1978 concert film and documentary about The Band, The Last Waltz.

Garth Hudson passed away at a nursing home near his longtime home in Woodstock, New York. His death was confirmed by a close friend and collaborator, Jan Haust, as per The New York Times. Garth Hudson was born on August 2, 1937, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The son of musical parents, Hudson began playing piano at an early age. He was classically trained in music theory, harmony, counterpoint and piano. He studied Bach's chorales and "The Well-Tempered Clavier" at the University of Western Ontario, but found classical music somewhat inhibiting.

Hudson’s classical training, however, would come in handy when he took up with a group of fellow Canadian rockers, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko,...

Garth Hudson, the final surviving member of highly influential rock group The Band, has died at 87. Hudson’s wizardry on keyboards can be seen in Martin Scorsese’s legendary 1978 concert film and documentary about The Band, The Last Waltz.

Garth Hudson passed away at a nursing home near his longtime home in Woodstock, New York. His death was confirmed by a close friend and collaborator, Jan Haust, as per The New York Times. Garth Hudson was born on August 2, 1937 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The son of musical parents, Hudson began playing piano at an early age. He was classically trained in music theory, harmony, counterpoint and piano. He studied Bach's chorales and "The Well-Tempered Clavier" at the University of Western Ontario, but found classical music somewhat inhibiting.

Hudson’s classical training, however, would come in handy when he took up with a group of fellow Canadian rockers, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko,...

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It’s a sad day for music fans, as an icon of rock and roll has passed away.

Garth Hudson — a founding member of the legendary rock group The Band — has passed away at the age of 87.

A multi-instrumentalist who played keyboards, saxophone, and accordion on a slew of iconic albums, Hudson’s contributions can be heard on some of the most beloved songs of the 1960s and ’70s.

Musician Garth Hudson attends The Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony held at the Wilshire Ebell Theater on February 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Garth Hudson’s Cause of Death

News of his passing comes courtesy of the executor of his estate, Jan Haus, who spoke with the Toronto Star (via The Guardian).

Hudson passed away quietly at a nursing home in Woodstock, New York.

Haus did not provide a cause of death.

Rage Against the Machine celebrated release from prison of Indigenous rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was granted clemency by Joseph Biden in the final minutes of his presidency.

Peltier, who is 80, spent nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Peltier, however, has always maintained his innocence, acknowledging he participated in the shootout as self-defense, but insisting he did not kill either agent. Supporters have also claimed that Peltier’s trial was unfair, alleging that...

Garth Hudson, the keyboardist, sax player and archivist for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Band whose farewell show with the group was memorialized in Martin Scorsese’s landmark documentary The Last Waltz, died Tuesday in his sleep at a nursing home in Woodstock, NY. He was 87.

The executor of his estate executor confirmed the news to the Toronto Star.

Born Eric Hudson on August 2, 1937, in Windsor, Ontario, and was trained in classical piano and music theory. He played in local bands before hooking up in the late 1950s with rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins’ The Hawks, which eventually would feature many of his Band mates. The group would back Bob Dylan’s on the notorious mid-’60s “Going Electric” tours and, rechristened The Band, they collaborated on groundbreaking album The Basement Tapes, helping to invent the Americana genre.

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Garth Hudson, the majestic keyboard, saxophone and accordion player and last surviving member of The Band, died Tuesday. He was 87.

Hudson died in his sleep at a nursing home in Woodstock, New York, his estate executor told The Toronto Star.

The Canadian musician and his mates Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel backed up Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan before striking out on their own. They perfected a style that combined American roots music, country, blues, R&b, gospel, rockabilly and — courtesy of Hudson — tenor sax and organ dirges.

One of many highlights of a Band concert was the bearded Hudson as mad genius performing an organ solo and a standard improvised introduction to “Chest Fever,” from their seminal 1968 debut album Music From Big Pink. The tune, written by Robertson and echoing Bach with its classical overtones, opened their Woodstock set in 1969.

“Where most rock organists 15 years...

Garth Hudson, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist best known for his distinctive organ and saxophone work with the Band, and who in his later years remained an in-demand player among young musicians — including Neko Case, Norah Jones, and Wilco — died early Tuesday morning at the Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in upstate New York in age 87.

Jan Haust, Hudson’s longtime friend and colleague, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. He declined to reveal a cause of death, but said Hudson “died peacefully” and “yesterday was a day of music and hand-holding.

Garth Hudson, the virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and last original member of The Band, has died at the age of 87.

According to The Toronto Star, Hudson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 21st at a nursing home in Woodstock, New York

Hudson was born Eric Hudson in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on August 2nd, 1937. Like their son, both of his parents were multi-talented musicians, and Hudson began playing piano at a very early age. His first official gigs were providing the organ for local church services and for a funeral parlor owned by his uncle. By 1949, he was playing professionally in dance bands around London, Ontario, eventually earning a spot in a group called Paul London and the Kapers.

It was after a Kapers show in London in 1961 that Hudson was first approached by his future-bandmates Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm, who asked if he would be interested in joining Hawkins’ band,...

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What Do We Know About the upcoming comic book series Spider-Noir? More thank you may think. The first Sony-produced television series as part of their Spider-man Universe, Spider-Noir, has many fans excited about what the series will be. We know some cool stuff about the upcoming series, from set photos to casting details. So, let’s jump in and discuss.

Nicolas Cage is not playing Peter Parker.

After voicing a version of the character in the animated films Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Across The Spider-Verse, Nicolas Cage‘s casting as the Noir version excited people. To differentiate the project from the film adaptation and the various versions of Spider-Man’s alter ego, the series will present a different take on the Noir hero by making him someone other than the character played by Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, or Tobey Maguire in live-action. Who this...

It's business as usual in Los Angeles now the worst of the wildfires is over and Spider-Noir resumed shooting yesterday. Lead star Nicolas Cage, no stranger to comic book adaptations, has been spotted in costume as Ben Reilly, albeit in his P.I. gear rather than a super-suit.

The actor first played this version of Spidey in 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and became an instant fan-favourite. The fact he's getting to reprise the role in live-action isn't something we ever expected, though this Spider-Man is Ben, not Peter Parker (we don't think that makes him a clone; it's more than likely a result of Sony not wanting to confuse audiences).

It's been a while since we got any updates about Spider-Noir but MGM and Amazon Prime appear to be moving full steam ahead with the streaming series.

While it was put into development before Sony Pictures pulled the plug on its villain-led Marvel Universe,...

It has been months since Marvel teased the existence of an All-New Venom completely independent of the symbiote’s previous hosts. While Marvel and the series have been tactically placing teases and false leads to the host’s secret identity, nothing solid has been revealed yet. However, Marvel has finally revealed which comic issue readers will finally discover Venom’s identity as well the issue’s mysterious cover art.

In a post on X, Marvel Comics HQ revealed the cover image for All-New Venom #5 – written by Al Ewing, with art by Carlos Gómez – which promises to reveal the secret identity of Venom’s new host. While the comic series has presented four possible options, most fans aren’t really certain who it is.

Writer Al Ewing and Marvel have slipped in false leads already; the vague clues and overt yet useless hints have been meant to turn readers in every which way.

“Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors.

Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godspell” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Music producer Bonnie Greenberg is set to receive the Guild’s Legacy Award.

In a joint statement, Gms president Lindsay Wolfington and VP Heather Guibert said, “The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is a night of coming together in our community, and we need this more than ever. This year, we are thrilled to honor Stephen Schwartz and Bonnie Greenberg with our Icon and Legacy awards. Their individual contributions to the craft of storytelling with music are immeasurable and have had an indelible impact on our community.”

Previous recipients of the Icon Award include Robbie Robertson, Paul Williams, Diane Warren, Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins and Marc Shaiman. Previous recipients of the Legacy Award include Allan Mason, Pilar McCurry,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #65

Surprisingly, Spider-Man just quit his latest responsibility as a superhero in the comics. However, it's not hard to blame the iconic Webslinger considering what he's just been through. Having been chosen to serve as Earth's champion in the mystical Covenant of Cyttorak, Peter Parker's latest trial may have truly broken his spirit (and it may take some significant time and work for it to be repaired).

In the ongoing "8 Deaths of Spider-Man" storyline, Doctor Doom (Marvel's current Sorcerer Supreme) has tasked Spider-Man with fighting in the Covenant of Cyttorak, a series of trials and battles against the chaos god's scions to protect the world. As such Doom grants Peter Parker with new magical armor and the eight Reeds of Raggadorr to bring Spider-Man back to life following each trial. However, Spider-Man's newest trial in the new Amazing Spider-Man #65 from Joe Kelly...

Warning: Spoilers for All-New Venom #2With the debut of an all-new Venom, readers have been set ablaze trying to figure out who the hero’s new identity is. With theories split between Rick Jones, Luke Cage, Robbie Robertson, and Madam Masque, it’s an absolute toss-up hidden behind false clues and clever leads. However, as much as Marvel is trying to hide the symbiotic hero’s true name, it’s become painfully clear who the new Venom is: it has to be Rick Jones.

All-New Venom #2 by Al Ewing and Carlos Gómez continues to tease Venom’s host while the duo takes to their new life of crime fighting. With an expressive fresh face and bright golden accents, Venom has now become a flashy reflection of its previously dark and brooding aesthetic.

Boisterous and quippy, this host loves his heroic moments and chances to flex in front of the masses.

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man ushered in a new era of superhero cinema, and many cast members of the Marvel Universe film have gone on to lead notable careers. With an MCU timeline that has gone on to combine all of the various universes in films like Spider-Man: No Way Home, there is reason to believe that additional actors and characters from this iteration of the web-slinger's universe may still play a part in Marvel's future. This makes it important to review the cast of Spider-Man, with an eye to where they are now.

The Spider-Verse has only grown larger in the decades since, with live-action and animated films alike cross-pollinating with one another. Audiences have continued to ask where future Tobey Maguire Spider-Man sequels are, and the more time that passes, the more likely it seems that such an event could actually occur. With Sony's villain-centric Spider-Man universe seeming to be ended,...

One of the first signs that Jimmy Carter was not your average politician came in January 1974. Already a Bob Dylan fan, the then-governor of Georgia was in the audience at Atlanta’s Omni Coliseum to see Bob Dylan and the Band on their historic tour. Afterward, the musicians, promoter Bill Graham, and a few local music-biz associates were driven (accompanied by state troopers) to the governor’s mansion for an after-show gathering.

In the years that followed — both during his White House run and subsequent presidency — Carter confirmed his music-fan...

Leading contenders for the Society of Composers & Lyricists’ 2025 Scl Awards include “Emilia Pérez” composers Clément Ducol and Camille, who picked up three nominations, for their score and for two original songs from the musical drama. Matching that number as an individual was Atticus Ross, whose three nominations are split between his scoring work on “Shōgun” and a song for “Challengers.”

The Scl’s nominations in eight film, television and interactive media categories were announced Wednesday morning, with the awards program scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on Feb. 12. Scroll down to see the full list of nominees.

The org’s annual Spirit of Collaboration Award will be given at the event to composer Harry Gregson-Williams and director Ridley Scott, in honor of an ongoing partnership that has resulted in “Gladiator II” being their seventh film together. Last year the same award went to Martin Scorsese and the late Robbie Robertson.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has charted the nominees for its 2025 Scl Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Emilia Pérez composers Clément Ducol and Camille and Challengers and Shōgun composer Atticus Ross lead the field with three noms each. See the full list below.

The hardware will be handed out during the sixth annual Scl Awards on February 12 in Los Angeles. Men at Work’s Colin Hay will host the ceremony.

The group also said today that Gladiator II composer Harry Gregson-Williams and filmmaker Ridley Scott will receive its 2025 Spirit of Collaboration Award, which recognizes a composer-director relationship that has created a prodigious body of work. Gregson-Williams also has penned the original scores for Scott’s The Martian, Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel and House of Gucci and themes for Prometheus and Exodus: Gods and Kings.

“Ridley is an open book when it comes to music,...

Another day, another sign of industry support for Emilia Pérez.

On Wednesday, the Society of Composers and Lyricists announced its 2025 Scl Awards nominations with Netflix’s Spanish-language cartel musical out in front with three nominations.

The ceremony will take place on Feb. 12.

Emilia Pérez composers and songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille earned three nominations as did Atticus Ross, who received two nominations for Challengers and one for the television series Shōgun.

Other highlights: Diane Warren was nominated for The Six Triple Eight, the sixth consecutive year she’s up for an Scl Award. Harry Gregson-Williams and director Ridley Scott will also be honored with the Spirit of Collaboration Award, “which recognizes a composer/director relationship that has created a prodigious body of work.”

The duo has worked together seven times, including this year on Gladiator II.

“Ridley is an open book when it comes to music, and working with him...

The infamous Venom symbiote has attached to countless hosts over it's long life, but it is most known for its long-running connection to the Brock family. With the reveal that Venom will be joining with a fresh host in All-New Venom, Marvel is making it clear that the symbiote has abandoned Eddie and Dylan for one simple reason: He just loves them way too much!

While Eddie and Venom have a violent and storied partnership, the symbiote's relationship with the young Dylan Brock is even more complex, because Dylan is technically the genetic child of Venom.

Jordan D. White, Marvel's top Venom editor, recently confirmed to Aipt that the reason Venom left the Brocks is because it cares too much about them, and wants to save them from its "curse," protecting them from its self-perceived corruptive power.

How does the symbiote’s decision to abandon the Brock family and seek...

The true identity of Marvel’s new Venom is a huge mystery, but the book’s editor has just laid out the list of suspects who might have taken up the mantle of lethal protector. It’s a classic superhero secret identity story, but told from the point of view of someone who doesn't know who's behind the gooey mask. All that readers can do for now is guess between four potential hosts.

In an interview with Aipt, All-New Venom editor Jordan D White has broken down the four classic Marvel characters who could be the new Venom, and why each of them would be interesting as the symbiote’s host.

The new book, written by Al Ewing and drawn by Carlos Gómez, is structured as a mystery, with former Venom host Dylan Brock trying to work out who has 'his' symbiote. The four in question are Luke Cage, Madame Masque,...

Documentaries are one of the most versatile genres of movies and television, as they can tackle any subject and play with form in order to best communicate their stories. In recent years, the best true crime documentaries have contributed greatly to the success and popularity of the documentary format. While these music biopics rarely have the shock and gore of true crime, they have their fair share of tragedy. The filmmakers behind these projects do their best to be honest about the struggles and pitfalls of the subjects of their documentaries.

Unlike the best music biopics, music documentaries attempt to capture the realism and the elements that came together for these musicians and bands to create such songs. While the backstories of the individuals involved will often be discussed, the impact of the industry and the genius behind their artistry is of equal importance. Often, music documentaries touch upon the...

Warning: Contains spoilers for All-New Venom #1!

Marvel Comics has finally debuted the reinvigorated version of Venom, featuring a fresh golden redesign and a new host bonding with the alien symbiote. In the aftermath of the mega-crossover event Venom War, Marvel’s main Venom mantle is getting a major makeover outside the Brock family. The All-New Venom ongoing series will officially reveal which established character becomes the titular symbiote-powered hero under the shiny new bright-gold look.

The preview for All-New Venom #1 – written by Al Ewing, with art by Carlos Gómez – continues to tease the secret identity mystery of the new symbiote host. When Marvel announced a new version of Venom that would be introduced, it put forth four major suspects as to who could be the next host, and none of them have been ruled out yet.

Here, the redesigned Venom makes a bold debut to take down the A.I.

Variety earned 14 first-place wins Sunday night at the 17th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including trophies for print journalist of the year, film critic, investigative reporting and news photo.

Chris Willman, chief music critic and senior writer, packed a punch with four wins including print journalist of the year. Tatiana Siegel, executive editor of film and media, won two top investigative categories. The ceremony was held at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

“We are so proud of the work produced across Variety every day. These big wins reinforce that we have the largest and strongest team of entertainment business journalists in the world,” said Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh, co-Editors in Chief of Variety.

Here’s a rundown of Variety‘s wins:

Chris Willman’s singular voice and prolific output earned him the print journalist of the year honor. He was recognized for film criticism under 1,000 words.

Who is the All-New Venom? Following the recent Venom War event, writer Al Ewing is spinning his symbiote saga into a brand new ongoing series alongside superstar artist Carlos Gómez.

Hitting stands next week, the series will see the Venom symbiote bond to a host very different than any he's had in history. The mystery of Venom's identity will unfold over the title's first arc, and when the secret is finally revealed, it will supposedly "shock readers and Marvel heroes alike."

As for who might be wearing the alien suit, Madame Masque, Robbie Robertson, Rick Jones, and Luke Cage are the confirmed candidates, with the latter three teased in this first look at the issue (courtesy of some very on-the-nose dialogue which sees them each hint that they might have a certain alien up their respective sleeves).

As for which of them will eventually be revealed as the All-New Venom.

In 1973, the world saw George Harrison as the Beatle who was winning the break-up. He became a solo superstar with All Things Must Pass, his big triple-vinyl extravaganza, then his noble and star-studded Concert For Bangla Desh. He’d finally broken free of the Fabs and gotten everything he’d ever wanted. Right? Well, not exactly. George turned his spiritual crisis into Living in the Material World, his slept-on masterpiece — the most profoundly weird album of his life.

It might seem strange they didn’t think of doing this new...

Sony and Amazon/MGM's Spider-Noir series appears to be taking some major liberties with the source material, but given how obscure this Variant of the web-slinger is, does it really matter if "Ben Reilly" is beneath the mask instead of Peter Parker?

That's debatable; regardless, Sony appears to be ignoring the fact Ben is Peter's clone and we don't anticipate that being addressed in any way when Spider-Noir swings on to streaming next year.

Today, we have some new photos from the TV show's set (via Just Jared) showcasing Nicolas Cage's private eye. We've already seen that the series will feature a comic-accurate superhero costume and Cage unquestionably looks the part of "Ben" in these snaps.

Earlier this year, Cage opened up on what led to him reprising a role he first played in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

"I know that the phone's going to be...

Playing For Change (Pfc), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) multimedia company dedicated to connecting the world through music, is proud to announce the upcoming release of their highly-anticipated album, Songs For Humanity, set to release November 15, 2024, with album artwork designed by the legendary Lee Oskar.

Songa for Humanity

This extraordinary musical compilation brings together a multitude of global musicians in a powerful celebration of unity, diversity, and the transformative power of music.

Songs For Humanity boasts an unprecedented lineup of musical luminaries, with contributions from legends such as Robbie Robertson, Ringo Starr, John Paul Jones, Carlos Santana, Slash, Jackson Browne, Black Pumas, Bunny Wailer, Peter Gabriel, Manu Chao, and many more. This diverse ensemble of artists represents a global tapestry of talent, each lending their unique voice and musical prowess to create a harmonious mosaic of sounds and cultures.

At the core of Songs For Humanity lies the...

Throughout 2024, we will continue to update this In Memoriam photo gallery with notable celebrity deaths from film, television, theater and music. Major entertainment figures to be honored in the 2024 gallery are TV legends Bob Newhart and Phil Donahue, Oscar/Tony/Emmy winner Dame Maggie Smith, Emmy/Tony/Grammy winner James Earl Jones, music legend and Grammy/Tony/Emmy winner Quincy Jones, Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr., Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Gena Rowlands, Oscar nominee Teri Garr, director/producer Norman Jewison, broadway legend Chita Rivera, country music superstars Kris Kristofferson and Toby Keith and actors Dabney Coleman, Donald Sutherland and Carl Weathers.

Featured in the 2023 gallery were Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Jeff Beck, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, Oscar and Tony winner Alan Arkin, Oscar/Emmy/Tony winner Glenda Jackson, Oscar and Grammy winner Burt Bacharach, Oscar winner William Friedkin, Grammy legend Tony Bennett,...

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, adapting bigger and bolder storylines to live-action, Sony too is moving ahead with its Spider-Man Universe. Having access to some 900 or so characters related to the fan-favorite web-slinger, the studio is now moving to the small screen to bring yet another story to live-action.

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Starring Nicolas Cage, the studio has been developing the series Spider-Noir for quite some time now, and the first looks of the series were recently leaked. Reprising his role from the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, this time in live-action, fans are excited and waiting eagerly for the series.

Despite Sony’s track record of Marvel flicks (other than the Spider-Verse movies) being, bluntly stating, terrible, the prospect of seeing Cage as the live version of his character does seem alluring. So, without further ado, here is all we know about the latest and upcoming series.

Nicolas Cage was spotted on the set of Spider-Noir earlier this month but wasn’t in his Spidey costume at the time. Thankfully, our first look at the live-action Spider-Man Noir costume has arrived, thanks to a handful of set photos. There’s also a video that showcases a stunt sequence in which Spider-Noir is perched atop a vehicle while shooting webs. You’ll have to view that through the link. Given the nature of the scene, it’s not Cage in the costume but rather a stunt double.

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The Spider-Noir costume looks pretty great to me, even under harsh outdoor lighting. It’s sure to look even better in the finished scene.

Cage stars in Spider-Noir as an “aging and down on...

Given that it's being developed by Sony, there's been some concern among fans that Amazon's Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage might not see the title character actually suit up. 

Peter Parker has already been replaced by Ben Reilly as Spider-Man Noir, but newly revealed photos and footage from the show's set confirm we're getting a comic-accurate take on the wall-crawling private detective. 

The hero looks like he's stepped straight off the page with a design that's also pretty much identical to what we saw in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Based on how this scene is playing out, Ben will see a fair bit of action as he rides atop a car while shooting webs into the distance. He also has his trademark hat and goggles, though we should point out that it's a stuntman in the suit, not Cage.

Cage will be joined in the series by Lamorne Morris (as...

A new look at the live-action Spider-Man Noir has been revealed. It comes from images taken from the set of Spider-Noir, a new series in the works with Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir after previously voicing an animated version in the Spider-Verse movies.

Per TMZ, new images have been taken of a stunt double wearing the Spider-Man Noir suit on the set of Spider-Noir. Though Cage is not wearing the suit in the pictures, they reveal a good look at how his costume will appear. Suggesting that the adaptation will be a faithful one, the live-action version of the character is looking a lot like he did in the original comic books. The pictures have been getting shared on social media, and they can be looked at below.

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“We love you, Robbie!” Mavis Staples exclaimed. “We love you!”

Late Thursday night in Los Angeles, a few minutes shy of midnight, the soul-stirring vocalist had the crowd at the Forum on their feet. Staples had just performed “The Weight” onstage with Bob Weir, Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, and an all-star band for Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson, a tribute show — produced by moment-makers Blackbird Presents — that honored the Band’s guitarist, collaborator of Bob Dylan, and songwriter who...

It’s one last waltz for Robbie and Marty.

Variety reports that Martin Scorsese is directing the filming of a tribute concert dedicated to his late friend and collaborator Robbie Robertson for a concert film. The Blackbird Presents (Outlaw Music Festival)-produced concert, called “Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson,” will take place Thursday at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Plans for the release of the future film have not been set.

Robertson, the legendary musician and songwriter best known for his work with the legendary roots rock outfit The Band, died in 2023 at age 80. His relationship with Scorsese went back to the 1970s, when Scorsese directed “The Last Waltz,” the 1978 star-studded concert film commemorating The Band’s final performance. Robertson then worked as a composer, music supervisor, or consultant on many of Scorsese’s films, including “Raging Bull,” “The Color of Money,” “Casino,” and “The Irishman.

Martin Scorsese will serve as director the Thursday night’s all-star tribute to Robbie Robertson at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, which will be turned into a concert film for future release.

Announced in July, Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson is set to feature artists including Trey Anastasio, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Eric Church, Jim James, Margo Price, Bob Weir, and Noah Kahan, as well as The Last Waltz vets like Eric Clapton and Van Morrison.

Scorsese was initially on board as an executive producer of the tribute concert,...

Martin Scorsese will direct the filming of a Robbie Robertson tribute concert in L.A. Thursday night for a future release, it was announced Tuesday morning.

The filming of “Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration Of Robbie Robertson,” a Blackbird Presents production, may provide a kind of bookend to the the first movie Scorsese did with Robertson, when he directed the concert film “The Last Waltz,” which commemorated the last concert the singer-songwriter-guitarist did with his group the Band in 1976.

Prior to the announcement that he would spend the evening overseeing the filming, Scorsese was already serving as one of the executive producers of the concert, along with Jared Levine, Keith Wortman and Scooter Weintraub.

The lineup of artists performing at the show at the Kia Forum Thursday includes Trey Anastasio, Eric Church, Eric Clapton, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, Daniel Lanois, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Margo Price,...