All articles tagged with #singalong
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gizmodo
The film 'KPop Demon Hunters' has achieved major success at the box office and on Netflix, where a special singalong version is now streaming globally, featuring karaoke-style subtitles for its main songs. The movie's soundtrack has broken records, and Netflix is exploring further expansions of the franchise, including sequels, a live-action adaptation, and a stage show.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
KPop Demon Hunters, an animated Netflix film about a girl band fighting evil spirits, is being shown as a singalong in nearly 1,800 theaters across the U.S. for one weekend, drawing large crowds and selling out screenings, with the event serving both as fan engagement and a promotional strategy, potentially paving the way for a franchise.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' is hosting special singalong screenings across over 1,700 cinemas in North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand on August 23-24, with many shows already sold out, potentially generating $5-10 million in North America and boosting the film's popularity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
The release of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" has sparked a debate over whether audiences should sing along during screenings. While some fans are eager to join in, others, including AMC theaters, discourage it, emphasizing a preference for a quiet viewing experience. The discussion has gained significant attention, with opinions divided on social media and coverage from major news outlets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NME
Lana Del Rey's Glastonbury headline set was cut short due to her being half an hour late to start her set. Her microphone was cut off mid-performance of her track, 'White Mustang'. She then led the audience in a singalong of her hit 'Video Games' before walking into the crowd to hug fans and take photos with them. Del Rey suggested that her hair was the reason for her late arrival.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
A performance of "The Bodyguard" musical in Manchester was halted after two audience members were ejected for singing along to the finale, despite ushers carrying signs saying "Please refrain from singing" and announcements made in advance. The disruptive fans who refused to stay seated had spoiled the performance, leading to the show being canceled.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
A performance of The Bodyguard musical in Manchester was disrupted when two fans were ejected for singing along to "I Will Always Love You" during the finale. Ushers had warned against singing during the show, but the fans ignored the request. The disruption caused the show to be cancelled, and the theatre apologised to respectful fans. The unwanted backup singers were removed by security, and Greater Manchester Police said it would review evidence before taking any action.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The performance of the musical "The Bodyguard" at Manchester's Palace Theater was halted twice due to unruly patrons singing along with the actors. Police were called, resulting in the show being stopped 10 minutes before the end. Two people were removed from the venue, and charges are being decided. Former Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton, who plays the lead role, apologized for the show's interruption. Fellow actor Ayden Callaghan, who plays bodyguard Frank Farmer, tweeted that the show was pulled due to "disgusting behavior."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A performance of "The Bodyguard" musical in Manchester was disrupted when two audience members were ejected for singing along to the finale, despite signs and announcements asking them not to. The show was canceled due to the disruptive behavior, and theater security removed the unruly fans. Former Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton, who played the lead, apologized for the incident on Instagram. The police spoke with the ejected fans and will review evidence before taking any action.