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Future Trends in Technology and Entertainment for 2017
Trendsetting is an interesting concept that is organic at the core. People have to want to demand a trend for it to continue. That demand is within all of us, and with this article I take a look at the reasons behind our demands. Each year a set of trends reoccur each month. Some trends have been staying consistent, and some fade away. The technology and entertainment industry has become so redundant that we might subconsciously realize that these trends are taking place, but we are not giving them much thought into why they reoccur in comparison to the trends that die
Amazon Prime Video Available in India and More Than 200 Countries and Territories Worldwide
Amazon Prime Now has recently announced that the streaming platform will be available in India, as well as over 200 countries around the globe. The company and Business Wire noted Prime members can stream the largest selection of exclusive Bollywood, regional and Hollywood movies, U.S. TV shows and award winning Amazon Original series. In addition to the US original programming with Amazon Prime, the company is expanding to meet the demand of the India entertainment marketplace. In comparison to the United States programming, India and other developed countries focus less on gun violence. An example of the overuse of violence
Shaun White Air + Style Announces Snowboard Competitors
Air + Style, an international snowboarding/music festival, has just announced the lineup for the snowboarders at the 2017 event. Mark McMorris, Stale Sandbech and Sebastien Toutant will be among an elite list of world class snowboarders. The festival shared insight on some of the competitors: Mark McMorris (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) - McMorris has become one of the most decorated and successful athletes in competitive snowboarding. At 18, McMorris won double gold at the Winter X Games in Slopestyle and Big Air, where he has gone on to win 12 total X Games medals. In 2014 at the Russia Olympic
Chromeo, Knife Party, Moby (DJ set) Set to Rock Euphoria Music Festival
The Euphoria Music Festival recently announced additions to their lineup featuring Chromeo, a DJ set with Moby and many more electrifying artists. In addition, the festival added: Knife Party, Oliver Heldens, Post Malone, Auto Body, Bakermat (Live), Lost Kings, Russ, and Chet Porter. The third round of artists also feature: FKJ; Minnesota; Prince Fox, Turkuaz, Eric Dingus, Forgotten Space, Magna Carda, Melvv, Montu, Abe Masaryk, Resonant Frequency, Thoreau, and Whereisalex. “We have major players, institutions, exciting up-and-comers and even a GRAMMY nominee - all of which cross a multitude of genres, yet still reside within our euphoric musical vibe.
The New Climate Category at Sundance Spotlights An Inconvenient Truth
The Sundance Institute and film festival have announced a special screening of An Inconvenient Truth in Park City with a impactful discussion on climate change. Sundance Film Festival has brought on a new category titled The New Climate to collect and organize the amount of new filmmakers looking to bring awareness to climate change. 10 years ago An Inconvenient Truth showcased the problems we continue to face today. With the next administration blindly moving forward with staffing that have spoke out against climate change; it is even more important that Sundance provides an international stage to give filmmakers the opportunity to share
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers North American Tour featuring Joe Walsh & Chris Stapleton
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are hitting the road in 2017 to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour with a kickoff show in Oklahoma on 4/20/2016. Joe Walsh will join The Heartbreakers on the road for several of the dates. In addition, Chris Stapleton will also appear as a special guest at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, and for two nights at the Marcus Amphitheater at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. Tickets for all of the newly announced shows, except for two concerts at New York City’s Forest Hills Stadium, will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m. local time.
Top Ten Books, Albums, Films and Works of Art from 2016
This past year the entertainment industry has seen a lot of breakthrough projects that has molded the way we see the world. With major award shows honoring films and music, I wanted to run through some of the brightest and boldest releases of 2016 in one compiled list. Scan over music from indie acts being represented on Big Hassle, additional albums, publications that have rocked the Amazon marketplace, and films that have left a lasting impression on society. Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book (Music) Damien Chazelle - La La Land (Film) J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany - Harry Potter
Lotus Adds Dates to their 2017 Touring Schedule
Lotus, the premiere electronica rock group, has recently announced additional tour dates for their 2017 Winter Tour. The band is set to celebrate NYE in Pittsburgh at Stage AE with RJD2 on the 30th, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on the 31st. The 2017 will feature the opening acts: El Ten Eleven joins us February 7-11 (Reno, San Fran, Portland OR, Eugene). Pigeons Playing Ping Pong opens March 1-4 (Columbia MO, Grand Rapids, Columbus). Higher Learning supports January 20 & January 27 (Atlanta, Asheville). Bells & Ropes opens night 2 in Atlanta on January 21. During their 2017 run, the
Google Taps Artificial Intelligence to Aid with Renewable Energy
Google continues to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector with a recent announcement of going to 100% renewable energy by 2017. Amazon and Google are both making major progress within clean energy development. In Google's case, they are using DeepMind, a United Kingdom form of technology, that uses artificial intelligence to solve problems. The Guardian reported: “We are convinced this is good for business, this is not about greenwashing. This is about locking in prices for us in the long term. Increasingly, renewable energy is the lowest cost option,” said Marc Oman, EU energy lead at Google.
Watch Tom Cruise in a Trailer for The Mummy 2017
Universal Pictures continues to uncover new material from the ancient pyramids of Egypt with a new movie titled The Mummy. Tom Cruise attempts to replace Brendan Fraser in the lead role. The last time The Mummy had a theatrical run, Fraser was the lead actor. After three movies spanning from 1999 to 2008, the idea is being revamped for release in 2017. They should call The Mummy 4, but nobody is really keeping track. It is also a way from Universal to replace Fraser with Cruise, in hopes fewer people will notice the transition. If they make a sequel to this film,
Trendsetting is an interesting concept that is organic at the core.
Amazon Prime Now has recently announced that the streaming platform will
Air + Style, an international snowboarding/music festival, has just announced the
The Euphoria Music Festival recently announced additions to their lineup featuring
The Sundance Institute and film festival have announced a special screening
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are hitting the road in 2017
This past year the entertainment industry has seen a lot of
Lotus, the premiere electronica rock group, has recently announced additional tour dates
Google continues to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector
Universal Pictures continues to uncover new material from the ancient pyramids