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Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls Plot Massive 45-Date North American Tour for 2027

Rock legends Def Leppard are hitting the road with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts for a monster 45-date North American tour kicking off next spring.

The trek launches March 2 in Allentown and runs through July 2, hitting every major market across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets go on sale October 16, and every ticket sold puts a dollar toward City of Hope cancer research.

Def Leppard just wrapped their third sold-out Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace and have been packing arenas across the UK, Europe, South America, and Mexico. Their Greatest Hits compilation just landed in four UK charts, two in the Top 10. Not bad for a band with 11 million monthly Spotify listeners and 110 million albums sold worldwide.

Goo Goo Dolls bring serious momentum. Their diamond-certified hit “Iris” just topped 6 billion streams globally, with over 1 billion coming in 2025 alone after going viral. The four-time GRAMMY-nominated band holds the all-time radio record for “Most Top 10 Singles” and has sold 15 million records.

British rockers The Struts round out the bill, bringing their glam-rock energy and hits like “Could Have Been Me” and “Body Talks.”

For rock fans craving high-energy arena shows, this one’s stacked.

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Two Friends, 330 Miles, and Zero Score: ‘The North’ Hits Theaters With a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

A decade-old friendship gets put to the test across some of Scotland’s most punishing terrain.

The North follows Chris, a Dutchman (Bart Harder), and Lluis, a Spaniard (Carles Pulido), as they reconnect for a 330-mile trek through the Scottish Highlands along the West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail. The reunion carries both excitement and uncertainty, and the hike becomes more than just a physical challenge. Between stunning mountain views, creekside camps, relentless rain, and encounters with fellow travelers searching for something, the journey takes on a rhythm all its own.

The film was shot over 16 consecutive days with a skeleton crew of just six people, all hiking and camping in real time. There’s no added score, just the sound of wind, water, and footsteps. It’s a bold choice that pulls you into the experience rather than cueing you how to feel.

The North clocked a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its theatrical run, a strong sign that audiences are hungry for stories that strip things down. Director Bart Schrijver, along with Pulido and sound designer Tom Holscher, will appear for post-screening Q&As in NYC on October 9th and 10th.

For indie filmmakers looking to capture something real without the gloss, this one’s worth studying. Sometimes all you need is two people, a trail, and a microphone.

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Harry Belafonte Doc Chronicles Final Years of Legendary Activist’s Life

A documentary capturing the last twelve years of Harry Belafonte’s life hits major streaming platforms next week.

Following Harry, directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Susanne Rostock, drops October 13 on Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango, and other VOD platforms in the US and Canada. The film follows the legendary singer and civil rights leader as he works to inspire a new generation of activists and artists to fight injustice.

Rostock, who previously directed Sing Your Song about Belafonte, embeds with the icon from the aftermath of Trayvon Martin’s death through the Ferguson protests. The doc shows both public moments and private conversations, including the creation of the Women’s March in Belafonte’s own office.

The film features Angela Davis, Jamie Foxx, Rosario Dawson, Chuck D, Talib Kweli, Jesse Williams, and Belafonte’s daughter Gina, among others.

Following Harry won jury awards at Sidewalk Film Festival and BronzeLens, plus the FilmSlam Award at Cleveland International Film Festival. It also played Tribeca and Santa Barbara.

Blue Harbor Entertainment is handling the release. For indie filmmakers documenting cultural icons, this shows there’s still an appetite for intimate, long-form storytelling about artists who never stopped fighting.

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Scottish Indie-Pop Trio BIS to Play First U.S. Show in 25 Years at Powerpuff Girls Cast Reunion

A Glasgow band that soundtracked a generation’s Saturday mornings is coming back to the States for the first time in over two decades.

BIS, the indie-pop trio behind The Powerpuff Girls’ original end theme, will perform at The Heroes of Townsville on November 7 at Glendale’s Alex Theatre. It’s their first U.S. concert in more than 25 years, and it’s happening alongside a full reunion of the show’s original voice cast and creative team.

The event brings together Catherine Cavadini (Blossom), Tara Strong (Bubbles), E.G. Daily (Buttercup), series creator Craig McCracken, and Lauren Faust. Linda Simensky moderates, with Eric Bauza hosting.

BIS made their name in the ’90s with tracks like “Kandy Pop” and “Eurodisco,” mixing pop hooks with punk energy and disco rhythms. But for a whole generation of animation fans, they’re the sound of Cartoon Network childhood. Their music also turned up in the Jet Set Radio games, cementing their cult status.

Saturday Morning Cartoons United is producing the fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Starlight Children’s Foundation and the nonprofit’s ongoing animation celebration work. The night also features Next Friday: Magical Meow Meow, an indie animated short by Jen Nguyen and Mary Ramos, plus a pop-up marketplace and photo ops.

It’s a rare crossover moment: the voices, the creator, and the music that helped make The Powerpuff Girls a pop-culture fixture, all in one room.

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All-Girl Metal Band Takes On Vampires and Werewolves in Horror Film ‘Devour’

An all-girl heavy metal band fights for survival against vampires, cannibals, a werewolf, and a warlock in the supernatural horror film Devour, hitting select theaters October 9 and digital platforms October 13.

The film stars Heidi Shepherd, vocalist for metal band Butcher Babies, alongside KateLynn E. Newberry, Gus Langley, and Alex Lucchesi. After a disastrous gig leaves them stranded, the band encounters a woman in danger and gets trapped in a remote town controlled by a powerful warlock. To survive until morning, they’ll have to tap into dark powers of their own.

Director Scott B. Hansen, who previously made the festival favorite Bad Candy, went heavy on practical effects. The creatures were created by Wayne Anderson, whose credits include Stranger Things, IT: Chapter One, and Avatar: The Way of Water. Anderson and the OX FX team built the film’s vampires, werewolves, and cannibals using creature suits, prosthetics, makeup, and animatronics instead of relying on digital effects.

Devour has already racked up over a dozen festival selections and won Best Feature, Best Director, and Best Vampire Feature at the Freakshow Horror Film Festival. It also got a shoutout on Chris Jericho’s Talk Is Jericho podcast.

Hansen, who’s directed music videos for Meshuggah, Willie Nelson, and Motionless in White, brings his music roots into the film, where the band’s identity and the supernatural horror are closely intertwined. For genre fans looking for practical creature work and metal energy, this one’s a bloody ride.

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Sean Ono Lennon’s Fashion Doc threeASFOUR: FULL CIRCLE Gets U.S. Theatrical Premiere

Sean Ono Lennon is stepping behind the camera for his documentary directorial debut, and it’s landing at Film Forum on November 13.

threeASFOUR: FULL CIRCLE follows three avant-garde designers, Gabi Asfour, Angela Donhauser, and Adi Gil, who’ve spent 25 years working together as a New York City fashion collective. Their clients include Björk, Marisa Tomei, and Chloë Sevigny. But despite the impressive reputation, they’re struggling to pay rent on their Chinatown studio while funding their intricate runway creations.

Co-directed by Brian C. González, the film mixes archival footage with intimate looks at the trio at work. It’s a portrait of artists who chose experimentation over commercial success, and a reflection on creative resilience and collaboration.

The doc had its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Lennon also co-wrote and produced War Is Over!, which won the 2024 Academy Award for Best Animated Short.

It’s a story about staying true to your vision even when the rent’s due, the kind of struggle indie creators across every medium know all too well.

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FLO Announces Massive 2027 ‘Therapy at the Club’ Tour, Including Radio City and First Arena Headliner

British R&B trio FLO just announced their biggest tour yet. The “Therapy at the Club” trek spans 22 dates across North America, the UK, and Europe starting January 2027, marking the largest US headline run by a British girl group in nearly 20 years.

The tour kicks off January 22 in Seattle and hits major venues including New York’s Radio City Music Hall, LA’s YouTube Theater, and DC’s The Anthem across 17 North American stops. After wrapping the US leg in Toronto on February 21, FLO heads to Europe in March for shows in Cologne, Amsterdam, and Paris before their UK finale.

The London show at OVO Arena Wembley on March 12 is a milestone. It’s their first arena headliner ever.

“We’ve been keeping this secret for so long and it’s been killing us,” the group said. “This time we get to enjoy the tour with more of you than ever.”

Presales start October 7, with general tickets dropping October 9.

The tour follows their sophomore album “Therapy at the Club,” which hit the UK Top 5 and made history as the first British R&B girl group to debut in the Top 5 with both their first two albums. They recently dropped a remix project with DJ Honey Dijon and are fresh off their first Asia headline tour.

FLO won a MOBO for Best R&B/Soul Act in 2026 and scored a GRAMMY nomination for their debut. Now they’re bringing the club confessional to stages worldwide.

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Legendary Polish Composer Jan Borysewicz Scores Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Horror Game

A new behind-the-scenes video reveals how legendary Polish composer Jan Borysewicz crafted the soundtrack for ONYX: The Dark Grip, an upcoming horror title exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

Broken Mirror Games, the horror imprint of Bloober Team, released a video featuring CEO Piotr Babieno and Borysewicz discussing the music creation process. The composer worked with FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague to produce the game’s score.

“I didn’t approach this game as a pure horror title,” Borysewicz says. “My focus was more on evoking a sense of unease through the music, but paired with elements of hope.”

The timing connects with a Netflix biographical drama about Borysewicz’s life dropping October 7th, directed by Kristoffer Rus.

ONYX: The Dark Grip was announced in September during Nintendo Direct. The game takes full advantage of handheld mode, with players touching the screen to manipulate objects, tilting the system to unleash godlike powers, and even blowing into the microphone to warm a character called The Vessel.

“Horror is such a distinct genre that I consider music to be one of its most vital elements,” Babieno says. “That’s why we always try to work with the best.”

Built exclusively for handheld play, the game treats the Switch 2 as a physical window into its world. It’s a reminder that Nintendo hardware still inspires developers to experiment with interaction design in ways other platforms don’t.

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Stephanie Economou Blends Grunge and Sci-Fi for HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Soundtrack

Grammy winner Stephanie Economou just dropped the full soundtrack for HBO Max’s Lanterns, and it’s a wild mix of ’90s rock grit and cosmic sound design.

The composer pulled from Nirvana, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, and Portishead to build the musical DNA for John Stewart, Hal Jordan, and the town of Rushville. She layered traditional guitars and drum kits with found sounds like glass bottles, scrap metal, and chains, then threw in synths to create what she calls a “tactile, dynamic sonic world.”

For the Green Lantern Corps and alien species, Economou went full experimental. Reversed violas, degraded strings, trombone mouthpiece sounds, and processed upright basses created the unsettling alien motifs. The Lanterns theme itself bends and shifts in ways that hint at something off about the Guardians.

The soundtrack also includes “Away From Home (Rushville’s Lament),” an original song featuring Ari Mason and Wayne Ingram. It’s meant to capture the resilience of the people caught in the cosmic chaos.

Economou made history in 2023 as the first-ever Grammy winner for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games. Now she’s bringing that same boldness to a major superhero series, proving indie-minded composers can reshape blockbuster sound.

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Dark Sky Films Drops Blood-Soaked Single-Night Thriller HUMAN This Month

A woman home alone. A dating app mishap. And a whole lot of blood.

Dark Sky Films brings HUMAN to select theaters and VOD on October 23, following a West Coast premiere the night before at Laemmle Glendale. Director Matt Stuertz (Tonight She Comes, RWD) takes audiences through a claustrophobic nightmare that unfolds over one terrible evening.

The film follows Dani Ferris (Jackie Kelly), exhausted and alone, who just wanted a little late-night distraction before bed. Instead, she gets dragged into a supernatural horror show packed with bodily fluids and emotional chaos. Every relationship becomes a gamble. Every hour brings a new threat.

Stuertz keeps the tension cranked as Dani rides out a night of friends, lovers, enemies, guns, and things far beyond natural. The single-night structure keeps things tight. The practical effects keep things gross. Critics at Fright Fest and Obscura Film Fest have already called it relentless, vibrant, and stomach-turning in the best way.

The cast includes Brock Russell, Cecily Dowd, Jeffrey Decker, and Mia Sydney. David Neiss wrote the script.

For indie horror fans craving something unstable and hallucinatory, this one’s landing just in time for Halloween season.

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