Since live-action versions of popular cartoons are the thing that’s happening now Nickelodeon has joined the party. Dora and the Lost City of Gold wasn’t just made for those of us who were raised with the animated tv show. The trailer looks like it will be good fun for everyone. The movie follows Dora (Isabela Moner) who grew up in the “perfectly safe” jungle with her parents (Michael Peña and Eva Longoria). Teenage Dora enters high school with her cousin Diego (Jeff Wahlberg) and together with her best friend Boots (voiced by Danny Trejo) and schoolmates, they go on a… Read more »
“Leave that ***damn prom dress at home, forget the corsage, forget about that powder blue tux” –Mike D Thursday, July 11th the legendary brand XLARGE hosts a photo show “Now & Then”, an event that features photos from the brand’s inception in 1991 and current work from a new generation of artists. On display at the show along with photography will be collectibles from the past 28 years of XLARGE history. XLARGE was the first brand in southern California to promote workwear as fashion. The brand has maintained its place as a unifying badge worn by young people, artists, and… Read more »
Music is being consumed like never before. As new streaming outlets for music enjoyment have developed, consumer habits have outpaced conventional music charting. Enter Rolling Stone Charts, June 28th Alpha Data began compiling information for the maiden voyage of the brand new charting system. Alpha Data provides granular sales tracking as a separate entity from Rolling Stone Charts. Based on consumption rather than sales, the charts update daily to reflect the quickly changing digitized music landscape. Metrics used to compile the charts include music streaming, digital downloads, and physical music sales. Being that streaming and sales are very different animals,… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about conservative punks.
The much anticipated Netflix series, The Witcher, released imagery today and it’s beautiful. The story follows Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, as his life collides with that of a powerful sorceress, and a princess with a dangerous secret. The three characters must learn to maneuver through an increasingly turbulent landscape together. Based on the best-selling book and popular video game, the series stars Henry Cavill as Geralt, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allen as Ciri. Fantasy fans have the chance to see the stars during a panel at Comic-Con San Diego on July 19, at 2 PM… Read more »
What’s poppin’ on idobi Radio? All the latest tunes… Photo: Fame On Fire via Facebook All In Due Time – Fairytale Better Days – The Summer Fame On Fire – Over It Gaffa Tape Sandy – So Dry Photo: The Driver Era by Anna Lee Photography The Driver Era – Welcome to the End of Your Life The Maine – Numb Without You Ultra Q – Redwood (idobi Session) Photo: Daisy Maude via Facebook Calmgrove – Give & Take Daisy Maude – Chill Pill Sub-Radio – Room For You The Underclassmen – Former Life Photo: Chloe Caroline by Justin Mayotte… Read more »
Gather around the glow from our collective smartphones young whipper-snappers and I’ll tell a tale of the olden days. It was the year 2002 and iPhones hadn’t been invented yet. A T-mobile “sidekick” would set you back about $250 bucks, it had a full QWERTY keyboard hidden under a full screen that would twist open with the flick of a finger. “Social Networking” sites were the thing of the future. A new and improved way of keeping in contact with people you know near and far. Friendster somehow was collectively thought of as uncool, as the most amazing new way… Read more »
Fresh new tunes, ready for your morning commute, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the rise of political punk in the US.
Tyler Perry has partnered with Viacom’s BET Plus to “Stream Black Culture Anytime, Anywhere, Finally” beginning fall, 2019. The subscription streaming service will roll out with 1,000 hours of content at launch with Perry’s entire library of movies and television programming, including the popular “Madea” franchise. BET’s programming vault of audience favorites will be available alongside new series by both Perry and producer Will Packer, as well as the brand new series “The First Wives Club”. BET Plus is set apart from the torrent of branded streaming platforms arriving this fall, as it provides culture-specific programming the underserved black audience,… Read more »
