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Time Out
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This legendary London cinema is starring in a new cult movie
It's one of the 10 best cinemas in the UK and Ireland and is already justifiably renowned as the home of the best singalongs, repertory screenings and cheap tickets in town. But now London's Prince Charles Cinema is to star in its own feature film. The brainchild of film school graduate Fil Freitas, The Regulars is a workplace comedy – shot, like its inspirational text Clerks, in gritty black and white – inspired by the filmmaker's real-life experiences. 'It's not a documentary,' he says, 'but it's close enough'. Freitas says the PCC changed his life, 'mostly for the better', but eventually programming, watching and sharing films wasn't enough – he needed to make one of his own. 'It was a slow realisation to put these problems together.' Partly funded by an IndieGoGo campaign that raised £5,000, The Regulars explores a day in the life of the iconic cinema. Shot with a mix of amateur and professional actors – and actual employees – over 15 gruelling nights, the film was finally completed in late 2024. And as if having its world premiere at the PCC itself wasn't 'meta' enough, Freitas himself stars as one of the hapless counter jockeys, dealing with everything from spilled popcorn to spoiled customers, and the sheer ennui of being a wage slave in a picture palace – so close to cinephile heaven, yet so far from Hollywood. But The Regulars has competition: on August 15, another crowdfunded indie set in a cinema – writer-director Mas Bouzidi's Concessions, in which employees, outcasts and oddballs cross paths on the last day of the closing Royal Alamo Cinema – comes to the UK, featuring The Walking Dead 's Steven Ogg, Eighth Grade 's Josh Hamilton, and one of the last performances by Michael Madsen. According to Bouzidi, 'Concessions is about the people working the concession stands, running the projection booth, taking your tickets, cleaning the bathrooms, and changing the marquees. It's also about the everyday people who walk through those doors to go to the movies, partaking in one of our greatest communal traditions.' The Regulars is in UK cinemas on August 22. Concessions gets its on August 15.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stampede concertgoers raise safety concerns after rapper draws huge crowd
A Calgary Stampede concert headlined by hip-hop superstar Don Toliver has raised safety concerns among attendees, with some wondering whether the artist — who currently has over 35 million monthly listeners on streaming platform Spotify — was too popular for a free show in a relatively small venue. The Houston, Texas rapper took the stage Tuesday night at the Calgary Stampede's Coca-Cola Stage, which offers complimentary outdoor concerts included in Stampede admission. Known for his energetic music, Don Toliver has released multiple RIAA-certified platinum songs including hit records After Partyand No Idea. After headlining arenas around the world on his 2024-2025 North America and Europe tour, the announcement of Don Toliver's free performance in Calgary came as a surprise to fans. "To have a pretty big artist, in a free show, in a smaller venue is kind of a recipe for disaster," concertgoer Elise Pigeon told CBC News. Pigeon was one of the many people who attended the concert, which also featured performances from R&B singers Tinashe and Charlotte Day Wilson. Another attendee, Serena Freitas, said she needed help from security to get out of the crowd for her own safety after the rapper's first few songs. "It was just too crowded and way too pushy … I stopped being able to breathe pretty quickly," she told CBC News. Freitas said she had spent 11 hours in front of the Coca-Cola Stage waiting for Don Toliver's performance before he came on at 9:30 p.m. As an avid fan of the rapper, she knew the concert would be "really crowded," but that the situation quickly got out of control when he took the stage. "I've never had to be pulled out of a concert in my life," said Freitas, who shared footage of her experience on TikTok. Further back in the crowd, Ereyka Alfarero said the experience was a "nightmare" for her. "Literally, I was being crushed," she said. "I'm 5'2 … I'm just there trying to survive." Alfarero said she had already seen Don Toliver perform three times, so she quickly decided to leave shortly after the rapper took the stage — though leaving proved difficult for her. "I was dragged into the front by people pushing and pulling, and there was no way out," said Alfarero. Social media footage appears to show some concertgoers struggling to move or leave during the performance, while other videos feature people enjoying themselves, singing along and dancing. No information on any injuries is currently available from officials. Aaron Paramedical provided standby medical services at the Calgary Stampede. According to company president Scott Wardley, there were eight to 10 staff assigned solely to the Coca-Cola Stage. Representatives of Don Toliver could not be reached for comment ahead of publication. Kerrie Blizard, the Calgary Stampede's director of public safety, said during a media availability on Wednesday that the concert "was a great success." "The concert had great attendance last night and it's not any levels of attendance that we didn't anticipate," she said. To handle the anticipated crowd size, an alternate viewing location for the concert was set up at another site, with a livestream of the concert offering a "laidback atmosphere" compared to the Coca-Cola Stage's mosh pits. Blizard said footage of the crowd shows that "there was ample room for people to dance and move about," and that "when we heard the remarks from the fans leaving at the end of the night, the majority of what we heard was very positive." She said Stampede Park as a whole has "no assigned capacity" for the number of visitors it welcomes. According to the Calgary Stampede, 193,033 people were at the park on Tuesday. Five hours before Don Toliver was scheduled to take the stage, the Calgary Police Service addressed concerns around the event in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon. "We are aware of concerns circulating on social media regarding the size of the crowd expected for tonight's Coke Stage performance at the Calgary Stampede," read the police statement, which also outlined steps for staying safe. Police officers joined Calgary Stampede security personnel to help manage the crowd. During the Wednesday media availability, the Calgary Police Service's Stampede incident commander Scott Campbell declined to comment on the safety of the concert. He noted that officers responded to medical incidents during the show and "arrested and ejected" a person for "climbing on a structure during the concert." He added that there is "no indication" a stabbing Tuesday night, which left three people seriously injured, "has anything to do with the concert."
The Star
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Botafogo deserve respect for progressing from 'group of death', says Freitas
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Atletico Madrid v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 23, 2025 Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos with Botafogo's Alexander Barboza, Botafogo's Marlon Freitas and Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul after looking at the VAR monitor and not giving Atletico Madrid a penalty REUTERS/Mike Blake PASADENA (Reuters) -Botafogo have defied their critics by making it to the Club World Cup last 16, captain Marlon Freitas said, even after his side lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid and finished second in Group B on Monday. Antoine Griezmann's late strike secured victory for Atletico, but it was not enough to overhaul the Brazilian side's goal difference as they finished second to Paris St Germain in Group B. Freitas emphasised the achievement of advancing to the knockout stage from what many had dubbed the "group of death". "Sure, we wanted to win, and I think we had our chances. We knew how to defend, and I believe we deserved at least a draw. Conceding that late goal was heartbreaking because we wanted to finish top of the group," Freitas told TV Globo. "However, we should celebrate because, before the tournament started, everyone thought we had no chance against two top opponents from major European leagues. We've shown the value of Brazilian football. We are champions of South America, and we deserve respect." Veteran defender Alex Telles echoed Freitas' comments. "It's difficult to talk about it right now," Telles said. "PSG and Atletico showed us more respect than most fans and pundits did. The team did what it had to do to advance to the next stage. "Here we are, those who some said came to see Mickey in Disneyland, through to the round of 16 in the group of death. Qualifying shows the work done by this incredible group of men." Botafogo will now face the Group A winners on Saturday, while PSG take on the runners-up on Sunday. (Reporting by Fernando KallasEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Botafogo deserve respect for progressing from 'group of death', says Freitas
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Atletico Madrid v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 23, 2025 Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos with Botafogo's Alexander Barboza, Botafogo's Marlon Freitas and Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul after looking at the VAR monitor and not giving Atletico Madrid a penalty REUTERS/Mike Blake PASADENA - Botafogo have defied their critics by making it to the Club World Cup last 16, captain Marlon Freitas said, even after his side lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid and finished second in Group B on Monday. Antoine Griezmann's late strike secured victory for Atletico, but it was not enough to overhaul the Brazilian side's goal difference as they finished second to Paris St Germain in Group B. Freitas emphasised the achievement of advancing to the knockout stage from what many had dubbed the "group of death". "Sure, we wanted to win, and I think we had our chances. We knew how to defend, and I believe we deserved at least a draw. Conceding that late goal was heartbreaking because we wanted to finish top of the group," Freitas told TV Globo. "However, we should celebrate because, before the tournament started, everyone thought we had no chance against two top opponents from major European leagues. We've shown the value of Brazilian football. We are champions of South America, and we deserve respect." Veteran defender Alex Telles echoed Freitas' comments. "It's difficult to talk about it right now," Telles said. "PSG and Atletico showed us more respect than most fans and pundits did. The team did what it had to do to advance to the next stage. "Here we are, those who some said came to see Mickey in Disneyland, through to the round of 16 in the group of death. Qualifying shows the work done by this incredible group of men." Botafogo will now face the Group A winners on Saturday, while PSG take on the runners-up on Sunday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Soccer-Botafogo deserve respect for progressing from 'group of death', says Freitas
PASADENA, - Botafogo have defied their critics by making it to the Club World Cup last 16, captain Marlon Freitas said, even after his side lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid and finished second in Group B on Monday. HT Image Antoine Griezmann's late strike secured victory for Atletico, but it was not enough to overhaul the Brazilian side's goal difference as they finished second to Paris St Germain in Group B. Freitas emphasised the achievement of advancing to the knockout stage from what many had dubbed the "group of death". "Sure, we wanted to win, and I think we had our chances. We knew how to defend, and I believe we deserved at least a draw. Conceding that late goal was heartbreaking because we wanted to finish top of the group," Freitas told TV Globo. "However, we should celebrate because, before the tournament started, everyone thought we had no chance against two top opponents from major European leagues. We've shown the value of Brazilian football. We are champions of South America, and we deserve respect." Veteran defender Alex Telles echoed Freitas' comments. "It's difficult to talk about it right now," Telles said. "PSG and Atletico showed us more respect than most fans and pundits did. The team did what it had to do to advance to the next stage. "Here we are, those who some said came to see Mickey in Disneyland, through to the round of 16 in the group of death. Qualifying shows the work done by this incredible group of men." Botafogo will now face the Group A winners on Saturday, while PSG take on the runners-up on Sunday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
