Purposeful Pop Jun 24, 2018 fashion & beauty media & entertainment activism causes and issues clothing movies music politics style TV ... . Indian actress Deepika Padukone, considered one of the country’s most influential celebrities, is an advocate for mental health, an issue with which she has personal experience, as well as feminism. Brazilian actor-director Lázaro Ramos is known for opening dialogue about and getting involved in films that focus on race and LGBTQ issues. There are many faces of popular culture that use their role as well known figures to raise the volume on discussion surrounding current causes and issues. Even ...
Pop In Jun 21, 2018 ... visiting a website and turning their webcam on while watching the video. This enables them to star in various scenes in real time.Arcade Fire "Reflektor" While watching the music video for Arcade Fire's song "Reflektor" on a microsite, fans can opt to turn on their front-facing camera so they can appear in the video, with their actions reflected onto the world of the film. - Pop In TV & Movie Experiences - A number of digital tools allow fans to appear in clips or images of TV shows and ...
Culture Spotlight On China Jun 19, 2018 ... styles. Government Killed The Video Star: Hip-Hop Culture Is Banned On TVAlthough street style has found its way into Chinese youth's fashion via hip-hop culture and celebrities, there has been a lot of resistance and disapproval from the Chinese government in showcasing this lifestyle via media. Hip-hop culture and tattoos are officially a no-no on Chinese television. The recent ban was issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television (SAPPRFT ...
Culture Spotlight On Australia Jun 18, 2018 ... to be the world’s largest film market by 2020. This ever-growing market has become highly attractive to Australian filmmakers, and they're working to remodel their films to attract a Chinese audience—although this move could be unnecessary in the future (see Origin Story). In an effort to strengthen relations with the Chinese market, the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts created an annual Asian Film award. Australian filmmakers have prioritized developing co-productions with ...
Culture Spotlight On Indonesia Jun 17, 2018 ... Voice of Baceprot don't consider themselves an Islamic metal band, just a metal band.On Watch: Indonesia's Film Scene Is RisingIndonesia is experiencing the biggest cinematic resurgence in nearly 18 years, with recent films achieving significant milestones. In 2016, Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss Part 1, a reboot of an '80s work, became the most-viewed Indonesian film in history, with 4.7 million in-theater viewers in the first 12 days. Indonesian films across all genres are ...
Culture Spotlight On The U.S. Jun 15, 2018 ... ;less like advertising and more like traditional entertainment. Following the success of The Lego Movie, which grossed $257.8 million in the U.S. and $469.1 million internationally, and a sequel due out in 2019, other brands are getting on board with cinematic masterpieces. Pepsi is tapping into this trend with the Lionsgate comedy Uncle Drew, which follows the beloved character previously featured in the beverage giant’s ads. The feature film extends the story of Uncle Drew ...
Culture Spotlight On India Jun 12, 2018 ... challenging for artists outside of films to gain significant traction. However, with the rise of streaming services in India, this dominance is slowly fading. India has become the second-largest smartphone market in the world, estimated to reach 450 million users by 2020, and this is bringing more people onto streaming services. While streaming services are still Bollywood-centric, the genre’s share of music is decreasing as consumers have more access to other content. Whereas traditional ...
Culture Spotlight On Mexico Jun 05, 2018 ... , there's a major movie-going contradiction in the country: domestic distribution isn't able to keep up with production, which means that many films made in Mexico aren't shown in its local theaters. The country's major chains are less willing to play new Mexican films when Hollywood movies comprise the biggest ticket sales; in 2017, the 20 top-grossing movies in Mexico were all American-made. Prominent Mexican filmmakers are seeking to change these circumstances, using their influence to help more ...
Culture Spotlight On The UK Jun 04, 2018 ... haven’t been translated until now. Most of his novels feature a young hero who encounters many obstacles, as well as romance, and grows into a strong individual who can fight evil, while embodying parts of Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Cha wrote more than 15 novels depicting imaginary worlds, which have become a hit, leading to films, games, TV shows, and comics, and, based on young consumers’ fascination with foreign culture, they may be just as successful in the ...
Global Music Trends Jun 03, 2018 ... Girls At Parties The UK film How To Talk To Girls At Parties, a love story between an alien and a high schooler set in 1977 London, features a soundtrack rife with punk tracks, both ‘70s classics and new forays into the genre, including one original song by the movie’s fictional punk band.Praise + Punk: The Ending of All Endings For its 30th anniversary season, Chicago Sinfonietta, a diverse classical music organization in Chicago, IL, is hosting a Praise + Punk battle of the bands ...