I’m in Philadelphia for the new Rocky movie, Creed. Naturally this week’s The Rundown had to include a stop at the iconic Rocky steps.
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Entertainment Express: Robin Williams, Foo Fighters, Better Call Saul, Outlander, Patti LaBelle
It’s a very sad morning across the world, as we remember Robin Williams… * Tributes have been coming in from fans, friends and fellow actors alike, paying homage to Robin Williams who gave so many incredible performances and brought so many characters to life. An autopsy is expected to be done today, to investigate further into his death, but authorities in California, where he was found dead, say they believe he died of suicide caused by asphyxiation. Williams still had an active career, and had four movies due to come out over the next few months. His death is like a gut punch to the collective film-loving public. * Foo Fighters…
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Entertainment Express: Foo Fighters, Hercules, Jupiter Ascending, Lauren Beukes
* Even though we’re only just getting started with Summer, the 8-part HBO series Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways is something to look forward to. Dubbed by frontman Dave Grohl as a ‘musical map of America’, the show will explore the musical heritage of 8 cities, on the eve of the band’s 8th album release. * Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson can add battling – and skinning – lions to his resume with the new trailer for Hercules. Just as you’d expect the action hero is put through his paces in the Brett Ratner movie, coming out in July. * Channing Tatum’s other big film of the year – next to 22 Jump Street and…
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SXSW 2013: Dave Grohl’s Keynote Address
I can feel the inspiration coursing through my veins – the visceral, tingling feeling of being driven to action that comes from listening to someone passionate about their life and their living. I’ve been getting small doses of it here at SXSW, but this morning, it came in one big shot, courtesy of Dave Grohl. Donning spectacles that he got “from a pharmacy”, the Scream/Nirvana/Foo Fighters musician took to the stage of Ballroom D in the Austin Convention Centre to school those gathered in the room (and listening online) about the importance of finding one’s voice and putting the musician first. Whether or not you’re a musician, Dave’s words had…
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The Global Festival in Central Park
It’s the reason Neil Young signed on. And the Black Keys. Foo Fighters too. Organizer Hugh Evans promised The Global Festival wasn’t going to be “just another Live Aid,” but that it would actively encourage and educate people about what he regards as the critical issue facing our time – extreme poverty. That the festival did, but it was also a rocking good time too. 60 000 fans took to the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park on Saturday evening for the event, which made history as the largest syndicated music charity webcast and broadcast. Streamed live online, and with input from around the world, the show really…
