What's New is a recurring column that looks at the new films, music, books and DVD releases in and/or about Chinese mainland
Film: La La Land
Ryan
Gosling and Emma Stone have brought the musical back in this hit film
that is expected to dominate this year's Academy Awards. Opens nationwide on February 14.
Film: Sing
The
McConaissance gets animated as Matthew McConaughey voices an optimistic
koala whose plans to save his theater through a singing contest become
outsized due to a misprint in the advertized prize money. Reese
Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly and Tori Kelly are among
the star-studded cast guesting as outrageous animals with big dreams
and bigger voices. Written and directed by music video veteran Garth
Jennings, Sing features more than 60 classic songs, and an original
track by Ariana Grande and Stevie Wonder. The film has already grossed
over USD350 million worldwide. Opens nationwide on Feb 17.
Stream: 59th Annual Grammy Awards
The 'prestigious' music awards show went down on the weekend hosted by rising late night personality James Corden. While the Grammy's have justifiably been snickered at for their questionable choice in winners, the show always features dream musical pairings and this year was no different with live collaborations from The Weeknd and Daft Punk, Metallica and Lady Gaga, A Tribe Called Quest with Anderson.Paak, Busta Rhymes and Consequence, and The Time backing up Bruno Mars' tribute to Prince. While there's some controversy over the winner of Record of the Year (as usual), people who still don't know can watch the show. Streamable exclusively on QQ Video.
Music: Before Midnight
Rising Beijing electronic label Babel Records celebrates Valentine's Day with this short, but sweet four-track compilation of lush 'future beats.' Available at Babel Records' Bandcamp.
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