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Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
One Of The Best Netflix Shows Ever Made Returns Today For A Wild New Season
Love, Death + Robots One of the very best Netflix shows returns today with ten new episodes, or rather ten new shorts each telling its very own, very peculiar story. Love, Death + Robots features some of the best, most unique animation of any TV series out there. The sci-fi series has given us everything from mutant super-soldiers to all-out war between a farmer and an army of rats. Space exploration, time travel, talking cats and inquisitive robots all make up the various stories of the first three season. This new season is comprised of ten episodes, all of which drop today, spanning T-Rex gladiators, household appliances in a search for work-life balance, and aliens, demons, Nazi demons and lots more. Including, yes, more talking cats. It's like an obsession at this point. This show may as well be called Love, Death + Cats. The animation varies wildly from one episode to the next, with different teams of animators and writers working on each (very short) short. Some are adaptations of science-fiction stories. One even has live-action featuring the always hilarious Rhys Darby (pictured above). In Season 4, expect more off-the-wall storytelling, a bunch of celebrities lending their voices – and sometimes faces – to the characters, and even some musical performances. Love, Death + Robots is created by Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, who also directs the first Season 4 episode, 'Can't Stop', which features the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. 'Our hope is that people begin to understand that this is a boundary-less sandbox,' said Fincher. 'You know, we want to be able to play. We just want to be able to surprise people and show them stuff that hopefully scares them, or gives them the giggles: eye candy worth 11 minutes or six minutes of their time.' The show isn't just bringing in popular 90s bands. It's taking a crack at the younger audience by giving YouTuber MrBeast a major role in one of the episodes. Other stars include John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart and more. Here are the synopses for each of the ten episodes. Can't Stop Synopsis: A unique take on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' legendary 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, with band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante recreated as string-puppets. Directed by David Fincher, who originally made his name with music videos in the 1980s and early '90s, before segueing into unforgettable feature films. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad Smith Close Encounters Of The Mini Kind Synopsis: Tiny terror is unleashed in this mini alien apocalypse as directors Robert Bisi and Andy Lyon pay loving tribute to classic sci-fi stories of alien invasion and human stupidity using tilt-shift techniques that make the end of the world look almost cute. Animation Studio: BUCK Spider Rose Synopsis: A return to the fantastic cyberpunk universe of 'Swarm' (Vol. 3), created by visionary sci-fi author Bruce Sterling and directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. On a remote asteroid mining operation, a grieving Mechanist gets a new companion and has a chance to avenge herself against the Shaper assassin who killed her husband. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: Emily O'Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael & Sumalee Montano 400 Boys Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic city where warring gangs follow a bushido-like code of honor, a new gang, the 400 Boys, forces them to unite. A blend of beauty and brutality from Canadian director Robert Valley, whose LDR episode 'Ice' won the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animation. Animation Studio: Passion AnimationVoice Cast: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete & Amar Chadha-Patel The Other Large Thing Synopsis: From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination. Sanchez, as his puny human 'pets' know him, is helped by a new robotic butler (voiced by Last Week Tonight host John Oliver) who can hack into the World Wide Web and is eager to help his new master. Animation Studio: AGBOVoice Cast: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore & Rachel Kimsey Golgotha Synopsis: In a rare live-action entry in Love, Death + Robots, a conscientious vicar – played by Rhys Darby, (What We Do In The Shadows) – plays host to an emissary of an alien race who believes their messiah has been reborn on earth… as a dolphin. So, uh… yeah, Dolphin-Jesus. Directed by Tim Miller. Animation Studio: Luma Pictures (VFX)Voice Cast: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes & Matthew Waterson The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur On a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent aristocrats gather to witness a brutal contest of genetically modified gladiators — fierce combatants riding deadly, engineered dinosaurs. A tale of visceral violence and unlikely emotion, directed by Tim Miller, based on a short story by Stant Litore. Animation Studio: Blur StudioVoice Cast: MrBeast & Bai Ling How Zeke Got Religion B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle has the oddest mission of World War Two: a journey into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can raise an ancient evil. John McNichol's short story of blood, fallen archangels, occult magic, and ultraviolence is directed by Diego Porral (lead animator on previous LDR classic 'Kill Team Kill'). Animation Studio: TitmouseVoice Cast: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado & Scott Whyte Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners From an angry toothbrush to an overworked smart showerhead and an intelligent toilet, various household appliances divulge tales of bemusement, scorn, and wonder about their human owners. Directed by Patrick Osborne, of Vol. 3 favorite 'Three Robots: Exit Strategies.' Animation Studio: Aaron Sims Creative Voice Cast: Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts & Brett Goldstein For He Can Creep London, 1757. A poet confined to an insane asylum believes Satan wants him to write a verse that will end the world. And the only thing standing between him and the Prince of Darkness (voiced by Dan Stevens) is his cat, Jeoffry. Emily Dean directs this wildly inventive period adaptation of Siobhan Carroll's short story. Animation Studio: Polygon Pictures Inc. Voice Cast: Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves & Dave B. Mitchell These all sound pretty great, and I'm excited to dive headfirst into the new season this weekend. Some of these animation studios, like Titmouse, have produced some of my favorite animated series. Titmouse animates the wonderful Legend Of Vox Machina, for instance, which you can (and should) watch on Prime Video. Blur Studio has worked on all kinds of things, including the 'Heaven and Hell" sequence from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (which remains one of the greatest musicals of all time). What's your favorite Love, Death + Cats … er … Robots short? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Anthony Kiedis On the Launch Of JOLENE, A New Concert-Friendly Cold Brew
For over 20 years, rock legend and Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis has been enjoying a weekly coffee ritual with his longtime friend Shane Powers. The duo are both firm believers in the idea that everything happens over a great cup of joe. Now they're ready to share that philosophy with the world in the form of a canned cold brew called JOLENE. And they've enlisted a team of beverage and entertainment industry all-stars to bring it to life. The potent potable is available to order online starting today in its uncut Black recipe, alongside White--a non-dairy latte, blended with oat milk. It's all built around a premium product; a bold blend of delicately-roasted, acidically-balanced beans ethically sourced from an all-female co-op in the high Andean elevations of Peru. Once they had a masterful recipe dialed in, Kiedis and Powers decided they wanted to make something especially accessible to concert-goers and the nightlife scene. It makes sense considering that they had crafted something entirely unique to that landscape: a non-alcoholic liquid that delivered a caffeine-fueled head change, nevertheless. So, first they tapped John Terzian, the hospitality impresario behind Group. He came on board immediately and enthusiastically, eventually bringing with him two other trusted execs (who also happen to be industry juggernauts in their own right): Michael Rapino, the CEO of Live Nation and James Morrisey, founder of Global Brand Equities. The combined expertise of all partners ensured both consistency of product along with an unparalleled degree of live venue accessibility. Indeed, this might be the most concert-friendly RTD ever. Coffee fans in Los Angeles and New York can now look for it at select local retailers before it rolls out to 40 separate Live Nation amphitheaters across 23 states this spring. On grocery shelves, 12-pack cans of Black will sell for $33, while the oat milk latte alternative is set to retail at $36. We scored an advanced taste of the crisp, invigorating beverage along with an exclusive sit-down with Kiedis and his JOLENE co-founders. And we can confirm it's both one of the more arduously-developed and well-composed coffee products to hit shelves in years. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. What was the genesis for this product? Anthony Kiedis: 'I have a strong connection to Shane Powers. We have a tradition of getting together and talking about life--a pretty weekly affair for years on end. One day he says to me on the sidewalk of San Vicente Boulevard [in Los Angeles], 'Hey, let's start a business!' But I'm not business. I have no idea about business. I don't do it. But we got down to the kernel of what we could both bond over and have fun with and knew a little something about and enjoy on a daily basis. [Ultimately], Shane and I wanted to do something fun together that we could enjoy life together doing. We weren't going to come up with a computer chip for alien intelligence. Instead we decided to get in a kitchen and figure out the best possible approach to selling coffee so that we could take trips and go to high-altitude coffee farms and hang out with farmers and drink coffee and make mistakes and breathe the morning fog.' Tell us about the journey of flavor development for JOLENE. Anthony Kiedis: 'It was a long and winding road with many high and lows and many starts and stops. But ultimately we went into a kitchen with a master roaster who was in charge of free-trade coffee beans for California. And we made the best coffee ever made on earth. We slow-dripped this beautiful bean and it got you higher than any coffee you've ever had in your life. We were pinging.' Was it challenging to capture that in the can? AK: 'We tried and it really couldn't be done. Like, we tried a 100 different times and the retort process just annihilated our hopes and dreams--going to all of these different people whose job it was to re-create what we had made in this [Los Angeles] kitchen.' Shane Powers: 'It took us five, six years and we still couldn't come up with the drink. Because what we had originally made in that kitchen was incredible but it could only stay alive for three days. We wanted to get something that could reach the masses; that we could travel the country with and experience life with. But in order to get it shelf stable you had to put it under immense heat. I was in no way, shape or form capable of doing that. So I reached out to John [Terzian] James Morrisey: 'I originally saw this in 2019. But it just wasn't shelf stable. We looked at the production and supply chain and were able to find out a solution that was mass marketable and scaleable. It took us three years of rigorous tasting--and the guys were striving for perfection. But we stuck to our guns to keep the quality of product and that was the key--to keep that original flavor.' John Terzian: 'There's a lot of coffee drinks out there with crazy amounts of added sugars and we wanted to stick with the healthiest ingredients that you could put in there. That's part of what took so long, but it was well worth it.' AK: "Failure was our best friend along the way. The fact that we failed and failed and failed really led us to the team that we have here today and I don't think we could have asked for better than that. So, grateful for the failure, the defeats and the fuck-ups along the way because they arrived at the right place." When did you first get into coffee? AK: 'I don't really have any familial coffee history. I was relatively late to the coffee game. But I first got into it in the early '80s at a place called the Tropicana Motel, which was a rock and roll motel for little rock bands that came through LA. It was on Santa Monica Boulevard just west of La Cienega. It was a beautiful place and it had the best breakfast in the world. And I would go there with my punk rock friends--Pete Weiss, mainly. You'd have a bunch of Sunset Strip rats and then Muhammed Ali would be in there getting a $3 breakfast. That's where I started drinking my coffee. And my friend Pete always referred to it as joe. 'Let's go get a cup of joe!' That was the genesis of my connection with the beverage." And how did it evolve from there? AK: 'Over the years--I travel earth for a living--I started noticing things about coffee; paying attention to how they drink it, where they drink it, when they drink it, how they make it. Whether in Italy, or Australia, or Indonesia, everyone has their take on what coffee means. But it means something to everyone. That inspired me to get into its actual origin story, starting in Ethiopia. There were religious leaders telling farmers that they could not touch the coffee plant. Then a goat herder supposedly saw his goat get really frisky after eating the beans off of a plant. He noticed a discernible change in the behavior of the goat after eating the cherry of the plant. And he mentioned that to the clergy who told him that they were off limits. So he threw these beans away in a fire and it produced a fantastical aroma. He gathered those roasted beans out of the fire, crushed them up, mixed it with water and it was on." Any places on the planet that particularly impress you with their respective coffee rituals? AK: 'In Indonesia on the island of Borneo where they call it 'kopi kopi.' Every day is a gift over there because you don't know if you're going to see tomorrow. So that moment where you sit down and get your coffee before you go up the river to go into the jungle. It's extra heated because you don't know where you're going to get your next meal or where you're going to sleep. I will also give the Australians credit for making a brilliant, classic cup of joe on their beach walk streets.' During your journeys in Indonesia, did you ever get to try the revered Kopi Luwak? AK: 'I've had the poop coffee. Not there. I've had the poop coffee in Malibu. It'll cost you more--the poop coffee is extra. But it's just another cup.' SP: 'What's the concept behind the poop coffee?' AK: The bean is digested by a small animal, it's kind of between a cat and a monkey. They shit it out and the digestive enzymes mellow it out. SP: The enzymes! [Laughs] So, this is what a typical Thursday is for us. The big brother/little brother thing is very prevalent for us because I learn so much on any given get together [with Kiedis] about the history of coffee. A concert-friendly canned cold brew. JOLENE
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Love Death + Robots volume 4 full episode list, plot details and release timings
Here's everything you need to know about the latest season Netflix's popular anthology series is set to return with a new volume this month. The fourth instalment of Love, Death + Robots is on the horizon and fans are eager to dive into the latest collection of otherworldly tales. The upcoming season promises a diverse range of animation styles and genre-mixing stories from some of the industry's top writers and directors. Expectations are high for the new episodes, especially after the third season achieved a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows an anthology format similar to another Netflix success, Black Mirror, with each episode presenting a unique narrative. But what are the details of each episode? When will they be available on the platform? Who comprises the voice cast? Here's everything you need to know. When is Love, Death + Robots being released? All episodes are slated for simultaneous release. According to information provided by Netflix, the fourth volume will comprise 10 episodes, reports the Mirror US. They're all set to drop on May 15. For UK subscribers, new content typically becomes accessible from 8am on the release date. Who is in the Love, Death + Robots voice cast? The voice cast for the fourth volume of the animated series is impressively star-studded. It features renowned actors, YouTube celebrities, and rock legends. Here's a sneak peek at some of the voices fans can look forward to. The lineup includes the entire band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith all making appearances. Star Wars veteran John Boyega is slated to appear in one episode of Love, Death + Robots volume 4, while comedians Chris Parnell and John Oliver will feature in another. Rhys Darby, known for his role in Flight of the Conchords, will make a rare live-action appearance. YouTube sensation Mr Beast has been confirmed for a role, alongside Kevin Hart and Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein. Dan Stevens is rumoured to lend his voice to the Devil in an episode that will also star Jim Broadbent. So, what can we expect from each episode in Love, Death + Robots volume 4? Can't Stop - Directed by renowned filmmaker and former music video director David Fincher, this episode offers a unique perspective on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, reimagining band members as string-puppets. Close Encounters of the Mini Kind - This mini alien apocalypse pays homage to classic sci-fi tales of alien invasion and human folly, using tilt-shift techniques to give the end of the world an almost adorable appearance. Spider Rose - Set in the same cyberpunk universe as the third volume's episode Swarm. In a remote asteroid mining operation, a mourning Mechanist acquires a new companion and gets the opportunity to exact revenge on the Shaper assassin who murdered her husband. 400 Boys - Set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by warring gangs, a new group, the 400 Boys, forces them to unite. This episode comes from Robert Valley, whose previous episode Ice bagged an Emmy. The Other Large Thing - From the imaginative mind of acclaimed author John Scalzi, comes a tale about a cat with ambitions of global domination. Aiding him in his quest is a newly acquired robotic butler (voiced by John Oliver) who possesses the ability to hack into the World Wide Web and is keen to assist his new master. Golgotha - The sole live-action instalment features Rhys Darby as a vicar who welcomes an envoy from an extraterrestrial race convinced their saviour has been reincarnated on earth... in the form of a dolphin. This episode is helmed by series creator Tim Miller. The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur - Set on a space station orbiting Jupiter, decadent nobles assemble to watch a savage spectacle of genetically enhanced gladiators riding dinosaurs. How Zeke Got Religion - The B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Belle embarks on the strangest mission of World War Two: a trip into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can awaken an ancient evil. Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners - From a disgruntled toothbrush to a stressed-out smart showerhead and a sentient toilet, various domestic appliances share stories of amusement, disdain, and astonishment about their human owners. For He Can Creep - In 1757 London, a poet locked away in a madhouse believes that Satan wants him to pen a verse that will bring about the end of the world. However, standing in the way of him and the Prince of Darkness is his feline companion, Jeoffry. This is based on Siobhan Carroll's short story.
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Red Hot Chili Peppers Make It To A Huge Milestone For The Very First Time
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Greatest Hits climbs on two U.K. lists and reaches 450 weeks on the Official ... More Albums chart — more than twice as long as any other release. (L-R) Bassist Flea, singer and songwriter Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak (1962-1988) and drummer Cliff Martinez, of the American rock band The Red Hot Chili Peppers, pose for a group portrait on January 4, 1984 at The Stone in San Francisco, California. (Photo by) The Red Hot Chili Peppers are having quite the week across the pond. The rock band is making its presence felt with a pair of projects, both of which are performing well at the moment. As one returns, the other is enjoying reaching a special milestone. It seems that no matter how much time passes, one compilation from the group remains a must-play for fans across the United Kingdom. The Red Hot Chili Peppers can almost always be found on the charts in the U.K. with Greatest Hits, the simply-titled retrospective that features many of the band's most famous tracks. This frame, the compilation improves on both of the tallies where it regularly shows up. Greatest Hits rises on the Official Albums Streaming chart, lifting from No. 52 to No. 45. It also advances on the all-genre Official Albums ranking, moving up nine spaces to No. 51. That latter tally is focused on the most-consumed full-lengths and EPs in the country each week. As it holds on, Greatest Hits has now spent 450 weeks somewhere on the Official Albums chart. That's a remarkable feat that a relatively few titles have managed. It's also the first effort by Red Hot Chili Peppers to hit that number. While Greatest Hits leads the band's catalog in terms of longevity, it's not the only Red Hot Chili Peppers album with a strong showing over the years. Californication ranks as the second-longest-running effort, with 169 total weeks on the chart. Just behind it is Blood Sugar Sex Magik, which has now racked up 121 weeks on the tally. Speaking of Californication, that project is also back in the spotlight this week. While it doesn't appear on the Official Albums chart this time around, it's present once again on two other closely-watched rankings. The band's bestselling traditional release returns to both the Official Physical Albums chart (No. 91) and the Official Albums Sales roster (No. 97). Californication has already passed the one-year mark on each of those lists. In fact, it's spent several hundred weeks on the physical-only tally, which focuses solely on CD and vinyl sales, and just over a year on the all-encompassing purchase ranking.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Classic Returns In Glorious Fashion
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Californication returns to two U.K. sales charts, while Greatest Hits climbs ... More streaming and overall albums rankings. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Bassist Flea (L) and singer Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at Allegiant Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by) Californication is a hit all over again in the United Kingdom — and it's not even the Red Hot Chili Peppers' most consistent performer on the charts in that country. The alternative rock staple is widely seen as the group's best full-length, even though it doesn't always show up on the charts. That honor typically goes to the band's Greatest Hits compilation, which seems to have permanent real estate on at least one U.K. ranking. But this frame, Californication manages to return to not one but two tallies across the pond, as fans keep buying the rock favorite in larg enough numbers to bring it back. Californication is back on the Official Physical Albums chart, where it reappears at No. 91. That particular list tracks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs across physical formats—CDs, vinyl, even cassettes—and Californication has spent 239 weeks on that ranking so far. The set previously climbed as high as No. 5. At the same time, the rock classic also sneaks back onto the Official Albums Sales chart. That tally, which similarly tracks purchases – but includes digital sales as well – welcomes Californication once again, though just barely. It lands at No. 97, earning its fifty-eighth frame somewhere on the roster. Californication was released in 1999 and marked something of a creative and commercial rebirth for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The full-length helped further establish the group as one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and it didn't take long before it was cited as a critical and fan favorite. The title track was a hit on both radio and MTV, while singles like 'Scar Tissue,' 'Otherside,' and 'Around the World' pushed the album to multi-platinum success. While Californication returns to two sales-based tallies, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Greatest Hits collection is enjoying its own success elsewhere. That set is present on two different U.K. rankings, meaning the band currently earns wins across four different charts this week. Greatest Hits continues to perform well on the Official Albums Streaming chart, where it lifts to No. 45, just outside the top 40, and it may break into that region soon if interest holds steady. It also surges on the all-encompassing Official Albums tally, the list that factors in streaming, downloads, and physical sales. The set rises nine spots to reach a new peak this frame — and this latest turn marks its four-hundred-and-fiftieth appearance on the roster.
