THE BOY & THE HERON Coming to Max Under New Deal With Studio Ghibli
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2024
Max and GKIDS renew their exclusive multiyear U.S. licensing deal for the Studio Ghibli catalogue, extending their partnership to bring beloved animated films to audiences. As part of the deal, Max will be the future home of the Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-winning film “The Boy and the Heron,” later this year.
The Met Opera Announces First-Ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its first-ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour this summer, June 19–30, immediately following its annual June residency at Carnegie Hall. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, will conduct the Met Orchestra, with guest artists soprano Lisette Oropesa, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn.
Jake Paul & Mike Tyson Boxing Match to Be Broadcast on Netflix
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions have partnered for a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from the 80,000-seat capacity.
Betty Buckley's Animated Short Film Sets Film Festival Debut
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024
Betty Buckley has created, wrote and narrated The Mayfly, an animated short film. Animated traditionally in 2D, The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her short life to music and dance. Her quest takes her from Central Park West to the Upper East Side's Carlyle Hotel.
South Coast Repertory Performs PRELUDE TO A KISS in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024
Craig Lucas returns to one of his theatrical homes as South Coast Repertory will present the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical, lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, music by Messé, book by Lucas. Directed by Ivers, it runs April 5-May 4, 2024 on the Segerstrom Stage as the centerpiece to SCR’s 60th season.
San Francisco Opera Announces 2024�"25 Season Including CARMEN, LA BOHÈME and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024
The 2024–25 Season includes six mainstage opera productions along with concert presentations including a one-night-only performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on October 26, honoring the work's 200th anniversary and, in the summer of 2025, a special Pride Concert celebrating San Francisco's LGBTQIA+ community.
Jessica Meyer Releases New Portrait Album I LONG AND SEEK AFTER On New Focus Recordings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024
Jessica Meyer releases her new composer/performer portrait album, 'I long and seek after,' featuring performances by Meyer, Lorelei Ensemble, and a collective of instrumentalists and vocalists. The album celebrates poetry by female and underrepresented writers, exploring themes of loneliness, desire, love, heartbreak, justice, and courage. Available now on New Focus Recordings.
Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024
Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!
Chicano Batman Announce New Album 'Notebook Fantasy' With New Single 'Fly'
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024
Throughout the album, produced by GRAMMY Award winner John Congleton (Erykah Badu, Death Cab For Cutie, St. Vincent), the musicians lace gritty soul with arena-size ambition projected out loud through artful electric guitar, unshakable grooves, and entrancing earworm melodies. Watch the music video!