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“Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” Documentary on Netflix. Behind the Music and Money: The Lou Pearlman Story

“Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” is a Netflix documentary series directed by David Terry Fine.

Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam’, takes more than a glance at the intricately complex world of business and the inherent risks that trail behind it. This fascinating piece of work draws focus on the life and endeavors of Lou Pearlman, the man who shot two of the world’s most famous boy bands, Backstreet Boys and N’Sync, into stardom. But don’t stop there, the documentary digs deeper, revealing the grim business and music world beyond these bands.

Their journey, under Trans Continental – a company founded by Pearlman – from an anonymous group to the top of charts is explored in detail. Pearlman, a businessman who majored in aviation related businesses and advertising, revolutionized the concept of businesses by introducing a one-stop solution for promotion, production, and development, all under one roof, his.

The documentary takes us back to the 90s, a prime time for Backstreet Boys and N’Sync. The advent of New Kids on the Block, a boy band that had the girls swooning and earned roughly a billion dollars, was the turning point for Pearlman. He recognized the potential and decided to capitalize on it.

The Backstreet Boys, formed in Orlando and consisting of Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough, made their first public appearance in 1993. However, their success wasn’t overnight in the US, but they gained popularity in Germany in 1996.

Another creation by Pearlman, N’Sync, acted as a competition to Backstreet Boys. N’Sync and Backstreet Boys later sued Trans Continental, claiming that Pearlman had swindled billions from them. They eventually bought their freedom through a settlement.

When forming more boy bands didn’t work out, Pearlman shifted to investments, leading to a Ponzi scheme, and leaving $300 million in debt. He was captured in Bali in 2007 and passed away in 2016.

‘Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam’ brilliantly captures the essence of the contrasting worlds – the glamour and entertainment industry with limousines and singers, and the dark financial backdrop of music producers. So brace yourself, the real excitement kick-starts from the second episode, chronicling the downfall of a man and an era.

Where to Watch “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam”

Netflix

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Bridging the Gap: Lygia Clark’s Visionary Artistic Journey

The exemplary Brazilian artist Lygia Clark’s first major public gallery presentation in the UK, “The I and the You,” is a ground-breaking exhibition hosted by Whitechapel Gallery, London. This showcase offers insight into Clark’s influential artistic journey during Brazil’s turbulent mid-1950s to early 1970s period. Clark, a fundamental figure in the Brazilian Neo-concrete movement, alongside other renowned artists, pushed for innovative artistic expressions beyond the restrictions of ‘concrete art’.

The I and the You exhibition uncovers how Clark’s early formal experimentation and burgeoning interest in the philosophy of experience and art’s therapeutic potential led to a gradual fusion of the artwork and the viewer. It illuminates her commitment to forging a tangible connection between the object, viewer, the internal and the external world.

Visitors begin their journey through a series of paintings, studies, and works on paper, revealing her intuitive approach to composition. A selection of Clark’s Bichos, ingenious works consisting of geometric shapes joined by hinges, further demonstrates her creative genius. These, along with other participatory works, were designed to be manipulated by the viewer, emphasizing Clark’s dedication to interactive, participatory art.

As visitors progress through the exhibition, they’ll notice Clark’s evolution, as her work increasingly emphasizes embodied experience over the object’s symbolic status during the 1960s. Her unconventional materials like plastic bags, glue, stones, and fruits challenge viewers to approach her art with an explorative mind.

“The I and the You” concludes with a showcase of Clark’s participatory group works developed during her time in Paris following the May 1968 protests. In this revolutionary spirit, she sought to explore group dynamics and challenge the boundaries of art. These works are activated through a series of performances every Saturday throughout the exhibition run.

In addition to the exhibition, the gallery will also host public talks, walks, and participatory events to further contextualize Lygia Clark’s work and practice, promising a comprehensive understanding of her artistic journey.

“The I and the You” is a testament to Lygia Clark’s innovative and participatory art practice which continues to inspire artists and audiences alike despite decades passing since her pioneering work first emerged.

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Mattel & Outright Games Unleash Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets on All Gaming Consoles This Fall”

Gather around, ghouls and ghosts! Your favorite toy company, Mattel, has a hair-raising collaboration with Outright Games. This Halloween, gamers will step into the cryptic corridors of Monster High with our latest release, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets.

Bringing fearsome fun to a console near you, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets is the first Monster High™ video game tailored for the current generation of consoles. We’ve conjured up a gaming experience filled with chilling thrills and spooktacular adventures, mirroring the inclusive spirit of the beloved children’s franchise.

Monster High has become synonymous with embracing uniqueness and individuality. It’s not just a brand; it’s a call to be yourself, be unique, and be a monster. Maintaining the brand’s eerie essence and its #4 US ranking in the Fashion Doll & Accessories category (YTD 2024), we’re keeping the spine-chilling excitement alive in this digital adaptation too!

Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets is more than a game – it’s an immersive, single-player 3D platformer that encourages players to navigate the haunted halls of Monster High, solving mysterious chaos along the way.

Be it Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, Frankie Stein™, or any of the Boo Crew, players can build lasting friendships while exploring different locations and uncovering hidden secrets. The game offers the opportunity to craft your monster, grounding the essence of personal expression and creativity. Choose from six monster types and an array of spooky hairstyles, haunt-couture clothing, and scareccessories.

“Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets lets players of all backgrounds imagine themselves as part of The Boo Crew and presents them an avenue to express their personality in a quirky, playful way that embraces inclusion and creativity”, expresses Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel.

By leveraging a brand that continually pushes creative boundaries, Stephanie Malham, COO of Outright Games, says, “Monster High is an IP that truly encourages fans to express every part of themselves and think outside the box. Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets invites fans to explore faithful recreations of the school, experience a brand-new story, and design their own ghoulish character.”

Since its inception in 2010, Monster High has played a pivotal role in promoting community, acceptance, and belonging. And with this latest game, we continue to weave these core tenets into every aspect of the gameplay, providing an inclusive experience that will appeal to both new and veteran fans. Get ready to let your inner monster shine!

Título: MATTEL E OUTRIGHT GAMES APRESENTAM MONSTER HIGH EM TODAS AS CONSOLAS E PC ESTE OUTONO

Subtítulo: Inscreva-se em Monster High e Junte-se à Turma do Boo para um Tempo Monstruosamente Bom em Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets

MATTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), uma das principais empresas globais de brinquedos e entretenimento familiar e dona de um dos portfólios de marcas mais icônicas do mundo, em colaboração com a Outright Games, a principal editora de entretenimento interativo familiar, revelou hoje o primeiro jogo de vídeo Monster High™ para a atual geração de consolas – Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™. Está quase na hora dos jogadores criarem seu próprio monstro, conhecerem a Turma do Boo, e ajudar a parar o misterioso caos que percorre os corredores. Desenvolvido pelo Petoons Studio, o Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets estará disponível a tempo para o Halloween, 29 de outubro de 2024, no Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, e PC disponível na Steam e na Microsoft Store.

Monster High é uma das propriedades infantis mais bem-sucedidas e amadas de todos os tempos, apresentando um mundo de personagens fantásticos que abraçam o que os torna únicos e convocam pessoas de todos os lugares a ser você mesmo, ser único e ser um monstro. Monster High’s Skulltimate Secrets está atualmente classificado como #4 em Itens de Boneca & Acessórios de Moda nos Estados Unidos (YTD 2024) e foi o item #9 em 2023. Agora, os corredores assombrados estão abrindo suas portas para os sistemas de jogos populares com Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, um jogo de plataforma 3D para um único jogador com jogabilidade arrepiantemente cativante. Estranhas coisas estão acontecendo nos terrenos de Monster High™, e cabe aos jogadores parar o caos que assola os corredores de sua escola.

Os jogadores podem se tornar melhores amigos de Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, Frankie Stein™ e o resto da Boo Crew para explorar vários locais, descobrindo os segredos fantásticos das Salas Ocultas ao longo do caminho. Escolha entre seis tipos de monstros fantásticos para criar um personagem único, escolhendo entre uma fabulosa variedade de penteados assustadores, roupas de alta-costura e “assustacessórios” para a derradeira experiência Monster High.

“Monster High continua a ressoar com crianças e fãs como um espaço para celebrar suas verdadeiras identidades, e agora estamos introduzindo novos personagens e um mistério espantoso para desvendar para jogadores em todas as principais consolas e PC”, disse Erika Winterholler, Chefe de Desenvolvimento de Negócios, Jogos Digitais na Mattel. “Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets permite aos jogadores de todas as origens se imaginarem como parte da Turma do Boo e lhes dá a chance de expressarem sua personalidade de uma maneira excêntrica e lúdica que abraça a inclusão e a criatividade.”

“Monster High é uma IP que realmente incentiva os fãs a expressarem todas as partes de si mesmos e a pensar fora da caixa. Não poderíamos estar mais orgulhosos em ajudar a construir seu legado e reintroduzir a Boo Crew a uma nova geração de jogadores”, disse Stephanie Malham, COO da Outright Games. “Como o último jogo de vídeo Monster High a ser lançado em todas as consolas e PC, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets convida os fãs a explorar recriações fiéis da escola, experimentar uma história totalmente nova e projetar seu próprio personagem horripilante. A Mattel trabalhou conosco a cada passo do caminho, fornecendo-nos as ferramentas e o apoio para criar algo que será especial para fãs de todas as idades.”

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London City Ballet Releases First Look Images Of Resurgence Tour

London City Ballet has today released first look images from the Resurgence tour.​

Images show the company of 14 dancers performing pieces from Resurgence, a programme of acclaimed works. Ashley Page’s Larina Waltz, will mark the ballet’s 30th anniversary, while Five Dances is a new work premiering from Olivier award-winner Arielle Smith. Completing the programme will be Eve, a full company work by Christopher Marney, which premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 2022, and the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade, unseen in Europe for over 50 years. At tour venues in Portugal and China the pas de deux from Kenneth MacMillan’s Concerto will also be performed.

Arthur Wille, Joseph Taylor, Ayça Anil, Nicholas Vavrecka dancing ‘Ballade’ by Kenneth MacMillan. Photography by ASH

London City Ballet’s tour will next visit Cambridge Arts Theatre (July 23-25), Latitude Festival (July 27), Cheltenham Everyman (August 2-3), and Windsor Theatre Royal (August 9-10). Then to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhongshan, Tianjin, and Hangzhou, before heading back to the UK to visit York Theatre Royal (Sept 6-7), and Sadler’s Wells London (Sept 11-14). In London at Sadler’s Wells, internationally celebrated ballerina Alina Cojocaru will join the company as a Guest Artist. The tour will then travel to The Joyce Theater, New York (Sept 17-22).

Tickets for the tour are available here.

Ellie Young and Álvaro Madrigal dancing ‘Eve’ by Christopher Marney. Photography by ASH

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Interview with Paulina Lule

Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Paulina Lule. We see that you identify as a non-binary, genderfluid, pansexual actor, filmmaker, and conservationist.

You are a multifaceted person, and before we delve into your career, we’d like to understand how identifying as non-binary has influenced your acting career. In a broad sense, how do you perceive roles for non-binary actors? Are there many roles for non-binary actors in the film industry? How do you envision the industry’s approach to non-binary actors within the world of cinema? What do you anticipate for the future?

How has identifying as non-binary influenced my acting career? I would say coming out as non-binary has given me such clarity of my own self-image, that I feel so much more capable of bringing my full self to my work. In turn, this has given me a great deal of self-confidence which any actor will tell you, in a hard profession like ours, is a major key to sustained success. It’s like something clicked for me, and suddenly my work became so much more relaxed and I took a big leap forward.

For me, non-binary thinking the idea that everyone is a unique individual, and that one can exist outside the socialized gender norms and character traits that are used to label us Man or Woman. Growing up, I was always called a “tomboy” and told that it was a phase I would grow out of. As if whatever “boyish” character traits I exhibited as a child were only available to me for the duration of this phase, and I would have to give them up in order to become a Woman. But what if they were actually who I am? So you’re telling me there’s these boxes of character traits and social norms marked “Man” and “Woman,” and I am only allowed to select from one or the other? That makes no sense to me! For me, there are no boxes. All of these things can exist at any time in anyone and can change over time, and therefore we do not need to create these boxes of Man and Woman to fit them in. It sounds simple, but I think it’s very radical when you consider so much of our society is built on these boxes. So many of people have spent their lives inside these boxes and built their entire identites around them — I think that’s why I think there is so much backlash for gender non-conforming people in our country.

I say all this to say that I cannot speak for all non-binary people and their experiences in our industry, since I believe everyone is an individual with their own interpretation for what it means to them, but I do believe that if the industry embraced non-binary thinking when it comes to creating roles, casting them would become that much more equitable, and all gendered and non-gendered people alike would benefit. We would truly be casting based on who people are, rather than through the lens of socially constructed norms.

Paulina Lule. Photo by Dana Patrick

Are there many roles for non-binary actors in the film industry? I can’t really say. I do think you are starting to see more non-binary actors in major roles in general. You have Emma D’Arcy in the House of the Dragon, Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us, Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte and others. And you are also starting to see characters who are written as non-binary in shows like Billions and Grey’s Anatomy. I think all of this representation is great to see. I think we need more of these types of roles so we can begin to expand what non-binary folks look like on screen to match the real world — in other words, we are not all thin, androgynous, AFAB, people with shaved heads. And I say this understanding the full irony of how I myself present ha!

Let’s start with your acting career. Tell us about what attracted you to it and inspired you to pursue it.

I came to acting “late.” When I first started, I hadn’t come out as non-binary yet, and starting acting in your late 20s as a woman is considered “late.” The funny thing is, the desire has been there since I was a child. Growing up, I acted out all my favorite movies on my front lawn in Wisconsin. The Wizard of Oz, Red Sonja, The Labyrinth. You name it. I was always coming up with these wild role playing schemes (e.g. secret agents, elven warriors, etc), creating costumes and props out of construction paper and cardboard, and begging my friends to join me on an imaginary adventure. As I got older, my friends grew out of it, and in middle school I was bullied a lot, so I just put it all away. Since there weren’t many in my immediate life that did anything remotely like this, I had no one to see that interest as a child and guide me toward a career in film and television. Like many Midwesterners, I was pushed in a more practical direction. In college, I ended up becoming a computer engineer because I was good at math and science and convinced by others around me that it was a “stable career.” I worked as an engineer for a few years, all while secretly looking up film schools. So when I got laid off, I said stability be damned and began my journey to film school, which ultimately led me to taking acting classes as a way to understand directing better. Upon doing so, I reconnected with my love of acting out stories and the rest is history.

You’re also a filmmaker. You made your debut with a 20-minute movie, “The Homecoming,” which won several awards. This was followed by three short films, crossing the genres of drama and thriller. How would you describe yourself as a director and what are your interests? Do you have any upcoming projects?

I would describe myself as someone who is interested in directing character-driven genre films. The Homecoming was a straight drama film about a young woman who returns home to Milwaukee from California to welcome her brother home from a long stint in prison, only to find that the rest of the family wants nothing to do with him. It’s a story that is very close to me personally, and I wrote it as a way to process my feelings about my own brother being in prison for an extended period of time. It was my thesis film while I was in graduate school at Chapman University in Orange County, California, and like most successful thesis films, the next step is usually to make a feature film version. I wracked my brain for months trying to figure out how to expand a 20 minute short film into a 90-minute feature and I just kept coming up against the fact that I had already told that story the way I wanted to tell it. I needed something fresh. As a lifetime fan of genre (The Matrix was the movie that made want to make movies), I decided to see what would happen if I added a genre twist to it. From that, my current project Sherman Park was born. It’s a story of Miles, who having recently been released from prison, returns to his neighborhood of Sherman Park (in Milwaukee) to start his life over, but finds his fresh start will be more difficult than expected because society has “turned” on him. It’s a zombie film allegory about recidivism; a film that shows how difficult it is for people re-entering society to start a new life and stay on the right side of the law when society is hell-bent on forcing them to do otherwise. With that, the fire was lit! This was a fresh take and a newish story, and I still got to exorcise my angst about my brother returning home from prison. I am currently putting together funds for a proof of concept short film of the feature with aims to shoot in September, and we will be launching the crowdfunding campaign in late July. You can follow along for updates on my Instagram @paulinnium and my website www.paulinnium.com

In your career, we’ve noticed that you’ve starred in many suspense thrillers and action-packed television productions. This July, you’re set to play Kimmer Garland in MGM+’s new film, “Emperor of Ocean Park”, another thriller where your character is…a bit malevolent. Could you give us a sneak peek into the production and the movie? And perhaps share a little about your character? How did you feel on the set? Was it comfortable to play the role of Kimmer?

I think Kimmer might be perceived as malevolent to some, but I just think she is a woman who knows what she wants and is very focused on getting it! ha “Emperor of Ocean Park” follows Talcott Garland as he and his sister Mariah try to uncover what they believe to be a conspiracy behind the death of their father, The Judge, played by the wonderful Forest Whitaker. I play Kimmer Madison-Garland, the wife of Talcott Garland, and I am a powerful lawyer who is on the short list for nomination by the President of the United States to a seat on the federal circuit court. For Kimmer this is a huge deal! It is the first step toward fulfilling her dream to become a Supreme Court Justice where she feels she can do some good in this country. It just so happens that this amazing news come at a time when her husband’s larger-than-life father dies, so she has to balance the excitement and nerves of this major career milestone with supporting her husband in his grief. Talcott’s foray into consipracy-ville doesn’t help matters much as her image has to be squeaky clean for the vetting process. There is so much room for DRAMA.

Working on Emperor of Ocean Park was an incredible experience. Not only was the writing incredible and the crew top notch, but working with this cast! Have you seen the cast?! Forest Whitaker, Grantham Coleman, Tiffany Mack, Henry Simmons, Bryan Greenberg, Keith Powers, Jasmine Batchelor… These people are at the top of their game and I am so honored to have been able to work with them. We bonded so quickly, and it truly felt like working with family both on and off set. And the local cast? Chicago has some of the best actors we’ve seen on television and I cannot wait for this show to showcase them — Dyllan, Ora, Greg, Deanna, Kelli, Torrey, I mean… I could go on and on and on. I learned so much from each and every one of them and I’m so very excited for everyone to see the work we’ve done.

Was it comfortable playing the role of Kimmer? I don’t ever think playing any role is “comfortable” per se, but I do think the discomfort of exploring parts of myself that I keep hidden or reject or don’t often let people see are why I enjoy acting as a profession. Kimmer definitely has aspects of her personality that I do not share, but also many that I do. It was a wonderful exprience navigating the space between the two.

Now, to help the audience get to know you better, we have a few questions:What is it like learning Japanese? (personal curiosity!)

I was a huge anime and video game nerd in high school and still am. I watched strictly Japanese language versions with English subtitles and my favorite shows are still Escaflowne, Earth Girl Arjuna, Naruto, and Macross Plus. So I had heard Japanese all the time for years when I started studying it in college, and I picked it up pretty quickly. I studied abroad and started dating someone in Japan who spoke ZERO English — that’s when I became fluent ha! I haven’t spoken in quite a while, so I’m a bit rusty, but have been watching a lot of Japanese language movies and shows like Godzilla Minus One, Shogun on FX, and Tokyo Vice on Max, so my listening skills are returning. My husband has been obsessed with the game Ghost of Tsushima and I’ve been watching him play that, too. I have plans to take an extended trip to Japan in the near future!

Your favorite movie?

Ooooo, this is always a difficult question for me to answer. I usually lead with the movie that made me want to make movies – The Matrix. I wanted to BE Trinity. It was one of the first movies that had extensive behind the scenes footage included in its DVD special features, and when I got to see how they made things, that lit the filmmaking fire in me.

The best shooting experience you’ve had?

These are tough questions! Okay, outside of the Emperor of Ocean Park love fest, I have to say it would be a tie between my experience working on the set of Love on Netflix and The Good Place on NBC. On Love, we had some of the best comedy actors in the game and getting to improv with them for four days was just so much fun! Ted Danson was an absolute sweetheart on The Good Place and working closely with William Jackson Harper who plays Chidi was an honor. I have admired his work for along time! I’m also so excited to see Manny killing it on The Acolyte! He was also such a wonderful person to work with on TGP.

An actor or actress you’d love to work with?

I have a whole list! Tom Hardy, Emma D’Arcy, Pedro Pascal, Angela Bassett, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sho Kasamatsu, Ken Watanabe, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Carrie Ann Moss, Denzel Washington, Ana Sawai, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega! I mean… I could keep going, but I’ll stop ha!

A director you’d like to collaborate with?

Oh gosh, another list! Ha! Ryan Coogler, Gina Prince Bythewood, Jordan Peele, Denis Villenueve, Christopher McQuarrie, John Woo, Spike Lee, The Wachowski Sisters, James Mangold, Takashi Yamazaki, Christopher Nolan… I’ll stop!

Your favorite food?

This one I can get extremely specific ha! My absolute favorite food is the tofu and vegetable khao soi at Pailin Thai Cuisine on Grammercy and Hollywood in Los Angeles. A close second is grilled hokke and daikon mixed with shoyu at any Japanese izakaya in Japan.

It’s been a pleasure, Paulina Lule, and we wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

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Witness the Unfolding of Latin America’s ‘End of the World War’ in an Exquisite Theatrical Interpretation

The incredibly gifted Hiroshi Koike, famed for successfully staging the theatrical adaptation of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’, now brings another Latin American classic to life. He steps into the breach once again with his innovative interpretation and unconventional expression in reconstructing ‘End of the World War’ in the form of a brand new stage play, ‘BREATH TRIPLE’.

Drawing upon the historical events of late 19th century Brazil, ‘BREATH TRIPLE’ unfolds the world from three perspectives – the religious group, the authorities, and the people. This is a unique opportunity to experience an integrated art spectacle woven with the threads of dance, music, Noh theatre, fine arts, and visual effects.

“In the midst of profound strategizing and deep chaos, with our backs against the grim specter of death, we find the world ever-evolving. Wars show no signs of ceasing, and the exponential progression of AI forces us to consider, ‘What truly defines a human?’ We must find ways to subdue conflict,” explains Hiroshi Koike.

Hiroshi’s new venture, the Odyssey project, is a co-venture of Bridge Project and EARTH+GALLERY. As a part of the participatory cultural project TOKYO MAZE, they will be featuring ‘BREATH TRIPLE’ with performances running from July 29 to August 9. Audience members will get to experience dance, Noh, fine arts, music, and video intersecting in a closely intertwined space, with limited seats available for each performance.

Hiroshi Koike, who propagated ‘Performing Arts’ in Japan with his 87 productions across 42 countries, is directing the performance. The show brings together acclaimed artists and musicians who have significantly impacted modern Japanese theater, dance, music, and the art scene, transcending genres and boundaries.

The stage will be adorned with the massive mural of artist Tohru Yamakami, a winner of the Tarō Okamoto Contemporary Art Award and Tokyo Midtown Award. His dynamic works have drawn attention from overseas. Alongside the performances, a solo exhibition of Tohru Yamakami will also be held at the gallery from August 10 to 25 as part of the TOKYO MAZE project.

The gallery space will be equipped with multiple projectors that the performers will skillfully manipulate with live cameras and pre-recorded footage. The boundaries between the stage, body, and imagery will dissolve, prompting an expansion of audience sensations. After the show, audience members will be invited to appreciate the stage art installations. There will also be talk shows with Hiroshi Koike, Tohru Yamakami, and special guests during the performance period.

As part of the experimental theatrical project ‘TOKYO MAZE’, slated until 2025, ‘BREATH TRIPLE’ will lay the creative groundwork for the co-production titled ‘Chapter 3: Firebird – Saudade in the MIRAGE’. This is an exciting collaborative enterprise between Japan and Brazil, featuring Brazilian and Japanese artists and staff.

The saga is inspired by a religious war that unfolded in the 1890s Brazil between a religious group of infamous thieves and the government, with others getting caught in between. Characters evolve and their names remain undisclosed, creating a puzzle-like structure. The battlefield now lies submerged under water.

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Violin Virtuoso Kwon Min-Ji to Electrify Seoul with Homecoming Solo Concert

Acclaimed violinist Kwon Min-Ji is set to grace the stage at Seoul’s Arts Center Recital Hall with her homecoming solo concert on the evening of August 15th. The artistry promised within the concert’s repertoire will showcase compositions representative of both classic Baroque and modern music.

The performance will open with the French Baroque masterpiece, J.M. Leclair’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major, Op. 9, No. 3 ‘Tombeau’, followed by J. Brahms’s Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78. The second part will be adorned by W. Lutosławski’s Subito for Violin and Piano from 20th-century Poland, alongside C. Franck’s Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano.

Kwon Min-Ji’s journey, from Seowon School and Seoul Arts High School to a Bachelors and Masters program at renowned Juilliard School, has led her to become a lifetime member of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and partake in the Sejong Soloists group. Currently the lead second violinist for the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Kwon Min-Ji has been praised for her soulful, warm, and honest performances, gaining international acclaim.

The Kwon Min-Ji homecoming solo concert, organized by Reed Art Planning and starting at 2 PM on August 15th, 2024, is available for booking through the Arts Center and Interpark Tickets.

Arts Center: https://www.sac.or.kr/site/main/show/...…

Interpark Tickets: https://tickets.interpark.com/goods/2...

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Comcast Unveils Groundbreaking 4K Experience for the Paris Olympic Games on Xfinity X1: An Unrivalled Experience in Sports Entertainment

In an industry-first, Comcast has announced the introduction of an enhanced 4K experience for the Paris Olympic Games on Xfinity X1. Combining cutting-edge video, audio, and network technology, the unique viewing experience delivers sports entertainment at its finest. Through Xfinity, fans will be able to enjoy the Olympics with minimal delay and unparalleled quality, making them feel as though they have the best seat in the house.

“The Olympic Games is a prime example of how Comcast utilizes its impressive sports content, groundbreaking technology, and vast connectivity to offer our customers an experience like no other,” expressed Vito Forlenza, Vice President, Sports Entertainment at Comcast. “We’re thrilled to debut our enhanced 4K during the Paris 2024 Olympics. This means that fans can relish all the live action in unmatched picture and audio quality, and with less delay than ever before.”

This announcement follows the successful testing of the enhanced 4K technology during the 2024 Super Bowl, solidifying it as the future standard for live sports in 4K on X1.

A Complete Olympics Viewing Experience on a Whole New Level

Xfinity has designed the ultimate customer-friendly platform for the Olympic Games, providing easy navigation and access to every minute of coverage across NBCUniversal’s networks. X1 customers can curate their experience, choosing their favorite sports to create a personalized playlist of highlights and live coverage, all available at the touch of a button.

The Xfinity Stream app also offers stunning 4K picture quality and immersive Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, allowing customers to experience the Games on the go.

Additionally, this interactive platform offers comprehensive schedules of events, catch-up highlights powered by Emmy-award winning technology from Comcast, exclusive interviews, venue tours, and profiles of Team Comcast Olympians and Paralympians. The Xfinity Sports Zone App even enables customers to watch one event while receiving updates on others.

For Comcast internet customers, Xfinity Flex and Xumo Stream Box offer a unique streaming experience that integrates Peacock’s expansive live coverage with other Olympic-related programming from platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+, MAX, and Prime Video.

Comcast’s commitment to delivering a revolutionary Olympic viewing experience underscores its position as a leader in the field. The launch of its enhanced 4K feature for the Paris Olympic Games on Xfinity X1 is a testament to its mission of continually raising the bar in sports entertainment.

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Exclusive Debut: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition Set to Boost Paris 2024 Athletes’ Experience

Samsung has made a grand reveal – the exclusive Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition, designed and customized solely for the athletes gracing the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. It isn’t merely a smartphone; it’s an extraordinary integration of cutting-edge technology and innovative mobile solutions to enhance athletes’ Games-time experience.

Samsung’s renowned legacy of backing the Games with its state-of-the-art technology evolves into a series of firsts with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. It’s the first-ever Olympic Edition to feature the remarkable Galaxy AI, equipped with a comprehensive set of unique services and utilities that will undeniably elevate the athletes’ experience from the moment they step foot in Paris and beyond.

Another reason adding to the excitement is its pre-market release, making it the first time Samsung’s latest offering is made available to athletes prior to its official launch. This also marks the Galaxy Z Flip6’s crucial role on the podium, as it’s the first Olympic Edition to hold such significance.

Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition

This exceptional piece of technology doesn’t merely boast power and intelligence but also style. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition stands out with its compact and versatile design, shiny yellow exterior adorned with the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. To add an additional touch of elegance, Samsung has collaborated with Parisian Men’s Luxury Maison, Berluti, to curate an exclusive Flipsuit Case that accompanies each device. The case, crafted from Venezia leather, showcases a vibrant color palette, paying homage to the spirit of the Olympics and its unwavering values.

In the words of Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, “Samsung is proud to bring our newest Galaxy innovation to the inspiring athletes of Paris 2024 — and give them the first chance to experience the powerful and intelligent Galaxy Z Flip6, even before its official launch. We are excited to impact the athletes’ Games-time experience positively, facilitating meaningful connections and capturing life-long memories.”

Samsung’s Galaxy AI technology is all set to foster a new era of communication, productivity, and creativity for athletes at the Games. It includes an array of live translation features, aiding athletes in connecting with ease. It also offers in-built services and apps to make the Olympic journey more enjoyable.

The pinnacle of all features is an unprecedented opportunity for athletes. For the first time in the Olympic and Paralympic Games history, athletes will be allowed to bring their Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium, enabling them to capture their triumphant moments firsthand, a privilege previously exclusive to accredited media.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition, a perfect blend of design, power, and intelligence, will be presented to athletes commencing July 18 and is set to redefine the Olympic and Paralympic experience like never before.

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UNIQLO Tate Play Unfolds New Immersive Experience: ‘The Flooded Garden’ by Oscar Murillo

Tate Modern, in partnership with UNIQLO, proudly lifts the curtain on its latest UNIQLO Tate Play installation: The Flooded Garden. This remarkable exhibition, slated for 20th July to 26th August 2024, offers an engaging intersection of art, community involvement, and sound performance.

Credited to the distinguished artist Oscar Murillo, this installation encourages visitors to contribute to a colossal, multi-layered painting spread across the Turbine Hall. The artwork draws from Murillo’s Surge series and Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies painting.

The expansive canvas installation, adorned with hundreds of messages and drawings by international visitors, invites audiences to add their wave-like brushstrokes. These gestures blend together, forming ‘The Flooded Garden’, a continually evolving work of art painted in shades of deep blues, brilliant yellows and vibrant pinks.

Complementing this immersive experience, the Turbine Hall will resonate with traditional Colombian Pacific music. Murillo has enlisted Mar, Rio y Cordillera, a Colombian musical group, to conduct weekly performances. The musical interludes, captained by The Flooded Garden, will extend their rhythms to green spaces across London through spontaneous ‘flooding’ performances throughout August.

For further inspiration, a survey display of Murillo’s previous Surge series paintings is available in Tate Modern’s South Tank. The series, echoing Monet’s Water Lilies, explores the concept of ‘social cataracts’, drawing a parallel between physical loss of sight and our social inability to genuinely understand each other.

Murillo’s site-specific installation, Mesmerizing Beauty 2024, enhances the experience. The installation features white plastic garden chairs holding framed works on paper, surrounded by Surge (social cataracts) 2019-2024 paintings. These paintings symbolise the connecting fluidity of water, resonating with the curved participatory structures in the Turbine Hall.

Since its launch in 2021, UNIQLO Tate Play has committed to providing participatory art commissions and activities for families with the principle that art and play are for everyone. Given its overwhelming success, enjoyed by more than 400,000 people, UNIQLO has extended its support for the programme for another five years, from 2024 to 2029. The Flooded Garden is the latest exciting chapter in this story of creativity, community and inclusivity.

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