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NZ Herald
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Pitt crew helps F1 the Movie succeed with flying colours
Damson Idris (left) and Brad Pitt star in F1. Photo / Warner Bros. Pictures, Apple Original Films There's no better time for a throwback than summer, and F1 the Movie is here to send audiences to a blissful era before constant cape slop, when the movies were loud, their stars were hot and the male main-character energy was flowing with exhilarating abandon. From its opening scene –
Scoop
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lineup Announced For Mānuka Phuel Synthony Origins
Press Release – 818. (New Zealand, Tuesday 17 June, 2025) – The Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins dancefloor just got even hotter. Three iconic names have today been announced to join the Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins lineup — Sneaky Sound System, Bevan Keys, and SYNTHONY's very own Dick Johnson will join the massive celebration of the anthems that defined electronic music. Happening for one night only on Saturday 26 July at Spark Arena, SYNTHONY Origins is a return to the roots — a full throttle homage to underground club culture, warehouse raves, and the era that shaped it all. The event takes place after Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA, presented by Duco Touring and Liberty Stage; also at Auckland's Spark Arena. Australia's dance music icons Sneaky Sound System are set to light up the SYNTHONY Origins stage with their iconic blend of house, disco, and electro-pop. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Miss Connie and producer/DJ Angus McDonald, the duo shot to fame with their 3x platinum debut album, spawning chart-topping hits like UFO, Pictures, and I Love It. From ARIA Awards to global collaborations with the likes of Tiësto, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Sneaky have spent two decades at the top of their game — headlining festivals, dominating club charts, and running beloved parties like Sneaky Sundays across Sydney and Mykonos. Joining them on the lineup is Bevan Keys, spinning from the 1980s onwards, Bevan held down residencies at the legendary Core Celebre and one half of platinum selling Nice 'n' Urlich CD series, compiler of the immensely popular Key to The Groove compilation series. More recently DJing in some of Auckland's finest venues such as Ink Bar and a favourite amongst festivals, a founding member of the Peter Urlich Broadcast Experience. Bevan Key's groove-heavy selections are sure to get Kiwis dancing the night away at SYNTHONY Origins. Performing alongside Bevan Keys is SYNTHONY Music Director Dick Johnson. With roots in the UK's famed Hacienda Club and a career remixing the likes of Fatboy Slim, Crookers, and Claude Von Stroke, Dick brings the deep cuts, the remixes, and the musical expertise that make SYNTHONY what it is. 'We've pulled together a seriously stacked lineup for SYNTHONY Origins,' says Dick Johnson, SYNTHONY Music Director. 'Sneaky Sound System and Bevan Keys are legends, and this show is all about celebrating the tracks and energy that built club culture. It's going to feel like the ultimate underground party, but on a massive scale.' Following Dick Johnson, Bevan Keys and Sneaky Sound System, expect reimagined classics by Darude, Eric Prydz, Faithless, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Robert Miles, Tiësto and more, brought to life by SYNTHONY – a full orchestra, incredible vocalists and instrumentalists, and immersive audio-visual design.
Scoop
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lineup Announced For Mānuka Phuel Synthony Origins
(New Zealand, Tuesday 17 June, 2025) - The Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins dancefloor just got even hotter. Three iconic names have today been announced to join the Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins lineup — Sneaky Sound System, Bevan Keys, and SYNTHONY's very own Dick Johnson will join the massive celebration of the anthems that defined electronic music. Happening for one night only on Saturday 26 July at Spark Arena, SYNTHONY Origins is a return to the roots — a full throttle homage to underground club culture, warehouse raves, and the era that shaped it all. The event takes place after Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA, presented by Duco Touring and Liberty Stage; also at Auckland's Spark Arena. Australia's dance music icons Sneaky Sound System are set to light up the SYNTHONY Origins stage with their iconic blend of house, disco, and electro-pop. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Miss Connie and producer/DJ Angus McDonald, the duo shot to fame with their 3x platinum debut album, spawning chart-topping hits like UFO, Pictures, and I Love It. From ARIA Awards to global collaborations with the likes of Tiësto, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Sneaky have spent two decades at the top of their game — headlining festivals, dominating club charts, and running beloved parties like Sneaky Sundays across Sydney and Mykonos. Joining them on the lineup is Bevan Keys, spinning from the 1980s onwards, Bevan held down residencies at the legendary Core Celebre and one half of platinum selling Nice 'n' Urlich CD series, compiler of the immensely popular Key to The Groove compilation series. More recently DJing in some of Auckland's finest venues such as Ink Bar and a favourite amongst festivals, a founding member of the Peter Urlich Broadcast Experience. Bevan Key's groove-heavy selections are sure to get Kiwis dancing the night away at SYNTHONY Origins. Performing alongside Bevan Keys is SYNTHONY Music Director Dick Johnson. With roots in the UK's famed Hacienda Club and a career remixing the likes of Fatboy Slim, Crookers, and Claude Von Stroke, Dick brings the deep cuts, the remixes, and the musical expertise that make SYNTHONY what it is. 'We've pulled together a seriously stacked lineup for SYNTHONY Origins,' says Dick Johnson, SYNTHONY Music Director. 'Sneaky Sound System and Bevan Keys are legends, and this show is all about celebrating the tracks and energy that built club culture. It's going to feel like the ultimate underground party, but on a massive scale.' Following Dick Johnson, Bevan Keys and Sneaky Sound System, expect reimagined classics by Darude, Eric Prydz, Faithless, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Robert Miles, Tiësto and more, brought to life by SYNTHONY - a full orchestra, incredible vocalists and instrumentalists, and immersive audio-visual design.
Hypebeast
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Tommy Wirkola Returns to Helm 'Violent Night 2'
Summary Get ready for more festive carnage. Director Tommy Wirkola is officially returning to directViolent Night 2, withUniversal Pictures. The confirmation comes amidst strong anticipation for the sequel to the cult-favorite R-rated holiday action film. David Harbouris confirmed to reprise his role as the ass-kicking Santa Claus. While plot details are still under wraps, screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who are also returning, have teased a bigger scale for the sequel. They've hinted that Santa won't be trapped in a mansion again, and that the film might incorporate a 'little Western influence' while delving further into Santa's Viking backstory. There's also been widespread speculation about the potential introduction of Mrs. Claus, with names like Charlize Theron and Noomi Rapace being floated as dream casting choices. Universal Pictures and producers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch (87North Productions) are aiming for a September production start in WinnipegViolent Night 2is set to release on December 4, 2026.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited American Gigolo over 'gay subtext'
Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited 'American Gigolo' because of the 'somewhat gay subtext'. John, 71, was originally tapped to take the leading role in the 1980 crime thriller about a male escort who gets framed for the murder of an ex-client, but was replaced by Richard Gere, 75, after he exited the movie. And now Diller – who was the CEO of Paramount at the time -has claimed in his memoir 'Who Knew' that Travolta's reasons for quitting were not the ones he gave then-Paramount Pictures president Michael Eisner at the time. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Barry, 83, wrote in his book: 'He slumped down in a chair in Michael's office, started to cry and said, 'I can't do American Gigolo. I'm too sad. I'm still in mourning [the recent deaths of his mother and then-girlfriend]. It's the wrong thing for me to do. You have to let me out of it'. 'Michael came down to my office and said, 'John's just left, and we have to let him out of the movie because he just can't do it.' I said, 'He's faking it and using you. It's too late to recast and he's perfect for it.' 'I was certain [Travolta] had acted his way through his meeting with Michael and no longer wanted to do 'Gigolo'. He was afraid of playing that character because of its somewhat gay subtext. For days, I said, 'I'm not even going to hear of letting him out of the movie, full stop, period.'' However, Diller admitted he made the situation worse when he tried to speak to Travolta about it. He said: 'John came to my house one afternoon. I began by saying, 'Right now, you are the biggest star in the world, and you worry you're going to screw it up. You're listening to this twerpy, inexperienced manager of yours, and it's leading you to the wrong decisions. This is a critical time for you, and when you've got a great script and a great part, you don't let anything put you off it.' I went on with various examples of how his management had been mishandling things since his spurt to superstardom. 'He left with a pained and hurt look. A day or two later it became clear that he was not going to show up for the first day of shooting and would take whatever consequences ensued. I had made the situation worse because he'd told his manager about my criticism of him, so they both hated me.'
