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Chicago Tribune
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Live at the Chicago Theatre: Francis Ford Coppola, ‘Megalopolis' and your questions
Want a better America? A very famous filmmaker would like your thoughts on that one. Hiding in plain sight, 'Megalopolis' is no longer streaming anywhere (it was available, briefly, as a digital download) and it's not on DVD. There's a reason. Its writer-director prefers that you experience his long-brewing, half-mad argument for democracy, aesthetics and a brighter future in a big way. Not a small, pauseable one. In July, one of modern cinema's towering figures will embark on a multi-city tour of 'An Evening with Francis Ford Coppola and 'Megalopolis' Screening.' The film presentation will be followed by Coppola's discussion, built around questions from the audience, on the topic 'How to Change Our Future.' The July 25 Chicago Theatre event follows engagements in Red Bank, New Jersey, and Port Chester, New York. After Chicago, Coppola and 'Megalopolis' move on to Denver, Dallas and San Francisco; Live Nation presents five of the six tour stops, with the Texas Theatre handling the Dallas engagement. 'This is the way 'Megalopolis' was meant to be seen, in a large venue, with a crowd and followed by intense interactive discussions about the future,' Coppola wrote in a statement for Live Nation. Coppola has wrestled with 'Megalopolis' for nearly 50 years. Covering much of the $120 million production costs himself, with money from his celebrated winery, the filmmaker's latest premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival to wildly mixed reactions. After several months of searching for a distributor (Lionsgate, ultimately), 'Megalopolis' grossed $14 million in theaters, making it one of modern cinema's most brazen rolls of the dice. The film stars Adam Driver as visionary architect and inventor Cesar Catilina. A few decades in the future, this idealistic savior vies for urban redevelopment and design control of the Manhattan-like city of New Rome with its weak, corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito). Evoking a metropolis on the brink of total collapse, New Rome's scheming politicians and half-ruined architectural monuments also suggest ancient Rome, just before Nero started fiddling. Catilina wants something better for the people, a utopian rebuke to mediocrity. His motto is unmistakably Coppola's as well: 'When we leap into the unknown, we prove we are free.' Now 86, the director will forever be best known for his 'Godfather' trilogy, 'Apocalypse Now' and smaller-scaled masterworks such as 'The Conversation.' His latest film, he has said, may too pass the test of time, long after the memes and the financial reports have faded. As Coppola posted on Instagram earlier this year, noting that director Jacques Tati risked all he had (or nearly) on his wondrous 1967 utopian/dystopian dream 'Play Time,' now considered a classic: 'Box-office is only about money, and like war, stupidity and politics (it) has no true place in our future.'
West Australian
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Let there be rock: AC/DC tipped to play Perth on Power Up world tour in December
Ten years after they last shook Perth, Australian rock legends AC/DC are due to hit town for at least one stadium date later this year. The band's previous visit was in November 2015, when Angus Young and co. performed two massive gigs at Domain Stadium in Subiaco as part of their Rock or Bust world tour. It's understood that AC/DC will play at least one concert on their global trek on latest chart-topping album, 2020's Power Up, at Optus Stadium in December, with a second show dependent on ticket sales. The visit is expected to be confirmed next week. Starring guitar god Young and long-serving UK singer Brian Johnson, AC/DC has been on the road for more than a year. The rest of the current touring line-up features Stevie Young, who replaced his late uncle Malcolm on guitar in 2014, plus the American rhythm section of bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Laug. The Power Up tour kicked off in Germany on May 17 2024 and saw the rock icons responsible for classics such as Back in Black, Thunderstruck and Let There Be Rock perform throughout Europe. AC/DC completed 12 North American dates in late May are poised to begin another run of European stadium shows, kicking off in Prague on June 26. The band's last scheduled concert is in Edinburgh on August 21. AC/DC sold more than 520,000 tickets on the 11-date Australasian leg of the Rock or Bust tour, while they flogged 750,000 seats during the record-breaking Black Ice visit in 2009. Melbourne-based Van Egmond Group, part of TEG Group since 2020, promoted both of those tours and is expected to bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Down Under again. Their 17th studio album, Power Up became AC/DC's sixth to top the ARIA Albums chart when it was released in 2020. AC/DC and the Bee Gees are the only groups inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ARIA Hall of Fame. The Aussie rock gods are not the only big name tipped to play Optus Stadium, with a high profile pop act pencilled in for February. Fans of Beyonce will hope the US superstar hits Perth on her Cowboy Carter stadium tour, which began in Los Angeles in late April and is currently in France before another run of North American shows. Global touring giant Live Nation is promoting Beyonce's tour. TEG Group, Live Nation and Optus Stadium operators VenuesLive have been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Is Live Nation Entertainment's Stock Performance Compared to Other Communication Services Stocks?
Beverly Hills, California-based Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is a leading global live entertainment company, known for promoting, operating, and managing ticket sales for live events. With a market cap of $33 billion, the company operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as 'large-cap' stocks, and Live Nation Entertainment fits this criterion perfectly. The company owns and operates major concert venues, manages top artists, and comprises global market leaders, Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 22 Trump Is Giving Tesla's Robotaxis a Leg Up Ahead of June 22. Should You Buy TSLA Stock Now? Nvidia Says Quantum Computing Is Nearing an 'Inflection Point.' Here Are the 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now to Profit. Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! Live Nation Entertainment currently trades 7.7% below its all-time high of $157.75 recorded on Feb. 21. LYV's stock has surged 19.4% over the past three months, surpassing the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF Fund's (XLC) 6.3% gain. Longer term, shares of LYV climbed 61% over the past 52 weeks, notably outperforming the XLC's 22.4% rise over the same time frame. Moreover, Live Nation Entertainment stock has soared 12.4% on a YTD basis, whereas XLC has increased 6.8%. LYV stock has been trading above its 50-day moving average since May. Also, despite a few fluctuations, the stock has remained above its 200-day moving average since mid-August last year. Live Nation Entertainment stock rose 1.9% in the following trading session after it released its Q1 2025 results on May 1. The company reported revenue of $3.4 billion, down 11% year-over-year due to declines across all segments, missing Street expectations of $3.5 billion. Its adjusted operating income fell 5.9% to $341.1 million compared to the prior-year period. However, its EPS showed improvement, narrowing to a loss of $0.32 from a loss of $0.56 in the same quarter last year, which came in ahead of Wall Street estimates. Compared to its rival, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) has lagged behind LYV stock. Shares of WBD have gained marginally on a YTD basis and surged 47.8% over the past 52 weeks. Among the 21 analysts covering the LYV stock, the consensus rating is a 'Strong Buy.' Its mean price target of $167.85 suggests a 15.3% upside potential from current price levels. On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Chris Brown fans queue for merch in Cardiff and the prices are extreme
Chris Brown fans queue for merch in Cardiff and the prices are extreme The American rapper is performing at the Principality Stadium on Thursday evening Excited fans descend on Cardiff ahead of Chris Brown's highly anticipated concert (Image: John Myers ) Fans of Chris Brown have been arriving in Cardiff for his headline gig at the Principality Stadium tonight, Thursday June 19. This will be his third UK date of his Breezy Bowl XX tour, following two dates at Co-Op Live Manchester earlier this week. Some fans of the rapper have been queuing as early as 9am ready to see their favourite artist perform in the capital city. However, they may be disappointed to hear the steep prices of Chris' merchandise, with some items priced up to £120. The major event marks the first of the large summer concerts in the stadium. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . It has been confirmed that doors to the Principality Stadium will open at 5pm for the gig, with Live Nation saying that the gig will start at 6.30pm and the curfew is 10.30pm. Bryson Tiller will be supporting the rapper later today, he is known for his songs Don't, Whatever She Wants and Exchange. Here is everything you need to know about the gig. The merchandise store is located at different points outside of the Principality stadium gates as well as from the official store. Prices for the merchandise is starting at just £10 and reaching as high as £120. Article continues below Chris Brown T-shirts are priced at £50 and hoodies are £120. (Image: John Myers ) Posters are the cheapest option at £10 and the most expensive item are the hoodies which will set fans back £120 each. Posters seem to be the cheapest item at just £10 (Image: John Myers ) There are a wide variety of t-shirt options all priced at £50, as well as a bandana on sale for £20. All t-shirts are priced at £50. (Image: John Myers ) After performing in Cardiff, Chris Brown will appear in court in London after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm relating to an alleged incident inside a nightclub in 2023. The 36-year-old, whose release from custody came at the price of a £5m bail, has not yet entered a plea. He is accused of inflicting an "unprovoked attack" on a music producer with a tequila bottle at a nightclub in London while on his last UK tour in 2023. When he returned to the country a month ago, he was arrested after detectives from London's Metropolitan Police attended the hotel in which he was staying in Salford, Greater Manchester. There are still tickets left for tonight's show. Find out more here Article continues below
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bad Bunny's ‘I'm Not Taylor Swift' Comment Ahead of Tour Explained
Bad Bunny has clarified a major fan misconception ahead of his highly anticipated world tour. As speculation made its rounds that the Latin superstar would follow a Taylor Swift-style blueprint for his upcoming shows, the artist quickly shut it down. As Bad Bunny gears up for his massive all-stadium world tour, the global superstar has set the record straight about what fans can expect and what they shouldn't. In a recent interview, he made it clear that his upcoming tour won't follow the same retrospective format as Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, despite fan speculation. Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos, starting from November 21 in the Dominican Republic, will primarily focus on his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. While fans might hope for a career-spanning setlist, the Puerto Rican artist shut down comparisons to Swift's multi-album celebration. 'First of all, I'm not Taylor Swift,' he told Variety. 'I want to clarify now so that they don't get so excited: It's not going to be organized that way. It's still very much a tour for Debi, with some older songs sprinkled in.' The tour, produced by Live Nation, will take Bad Bunny across Latin America and Europe, including his first-ever performances in Japan, Australia, and Brazil. With 2.6 million tickets sold, the trek is already on the way to breaking records, reportedly making him the first Spanish-language artist to headline stadiums in seven countries on the itinerary. Despite the tour's massive scale, he remains grounded, joking about his initial disbelief at playing two nights in Sweden. 'I like to perform like nobody there knows who I am,' he said, emphasizing his passion for live shows. While acknowledging the challenges, he keeps perspective, 'My job is to fucking sing and even though it comes with its own set of sacrifices, it feels silly to complain about it.' For fans anticipating an Eras-style tour, Bad Bunny's message is clear that this is going to be about the present, not the past. The post Bad Bunny's 'I'm Not Taylor Swift' Comment Ahead of Tour Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
