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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits
David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl's book of the same name will feature three original songs – We're Not Like Ev'ryone Else, Lullaby, and The Problem Is You – written and produced by Byrne, 73, and performed by the cast. Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Paramore singer Hayley Williams have written original feature songs for Netflix's The Twits. The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl's book of the same name will feature three original songs – We're Not Like Ev'ryone Else, Lullaby, and The Problem Is You – written and produced by Byrne, 73, and performed by the cast. Williams, 36, known for Paramore's hits including Still Into You and Ain't It Fun, joins the Psycho Killer singer for the end title song, Open The Door, as a co-writer and performer. Byrne said: "This was a fun project. Like other Roald Dahl books, this one has its share of dreadful characters – this time two of them are front and centre. "Kids (and adults) love that they can vicariously imagine their own worst impulses played out, harmlessly, in a punky fun story. So when I was approached to write some songs for this movie I immediately said 'let me give it a try and see if you like what I come up with'." The film re-imagines Dahl's characters Jim and Credenza Twit – the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who own and operate a disgusting and dangerous amusement park, Twitlandia. As they rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save their city. Williams added: "Being a part of this movie is like one pinch-me moment after another. My favourite Roald Dahl book growing up was The Twits. "It feels like a cautionary tale – and also a really lovely depiction of chosen family and community, which is one of my favourite topics. I owe David Byrne for pulling me into the music for this. It was so fun and so surreal starting a song from scratch with him." The film stars comedian Johnny Vegas and US actress Margo Martindale, who voice the eponymous Mr & Mrs Twits. Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also lend her voice to portray Pippa, while Hollywood actress Natalie Portman will portray Mary Muggle Wump. Other previously announced cast members include Freakier Friday actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Primos' Ryan Lopez, Nobody Wants This actor Timothy Simons and comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The film is written and directed by american filmmaker Phil Johnston, who is best known for co-writing Ralph Breaks The Internet and Zootopia. Johnston said: "I still can't quite believe that I spent the last few years collaborating with David Byrne, a musical hero of mine since I was 13. "From the first demo he sent me, on which the featured instrument was a 100-year-old banjolele, I knew I was going to love the songs he wrote. "Throughout the process, my collaboration with David has been incredibly fun and surprisingly easy, probably because I've been stealing from him for so long. "When David and I started talking about an end credit song, the first potential collaborator David brought up was Hayley Williams. "I still can't quite believe that two of my favourite songwriters wrote a song together for The Twits. The saying 'never meet your heroes' simply does not apply here. I met two of them, and boy howdy, it's been a dream come true." Article continues below The Twits will debut on Netflix on October 17.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits
The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl's book of the same name will feature three original songs – We're Not Like Ev'ryone Else, Lullaby, and The Problem Is You – written and produced by Byrne, 73, and performed by the cast. Williams, 36, known for Paramore's hits including Still Into You and Ain't It Fun, joins the Psycho Killer singer for the end title song, Open The Door, as a co-writer and performer. Byrne said: 'This was a fun project. Like other Roald Dahl books, this one has its share of dreadful characters – this time two of them are front and centre. 'Kids (and adults) love that they can vicariously imagine their own worst impulses played out, harmlessly, in a punky fun story. So when I was approached to write some songs for this movie I immediately said 'let me give it a try and see if you like what I come up with'.' The film re-imagines Dahl's characters Jim and Credenza Twit – the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who own and operate a disgusting and dangerous amusement park, Twitlandia. As they rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save their city. Williams added: 'Being a part of this movie is like one pinch-me moment after another. My favourite Roald Dahl book growing up was The Twits. 'It feels like a cautionary tale – and also a really lovely depiction of chosen family and community, which is one of my favourite topics. I owe David Byrne for pulling me into the music for this. It was so fun and so surreal starting a song from scratch with him.' The film stars comedian Johnny Vegas and US actress Margo Martindale, who voice the eponymous Mr & Mrs Twits. Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also lend her voice to portray Pippa, while Hollywood actress Natalie Portman will portray Mary Muggle Wump. Other previously announced cast members include Freakier Friday actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Primos' Ryan Lopez, Nobody Wants This actor Timothy Simons and comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The film is written and directed by american filmmaker Phil Johnston, who is best known for co-writing Ralph Breaks The Internet and Zootopia. Johnston said: 'I still can't quite believe that I spent the last few years collaborating with David Byrne, a musical hero of mine since I was 13. 'From the first demo he sent me, on which the featured instrument was a 100-year-old banjolele, I knew I was going to love the songs he wrote. 'Throughout the process, my collaboration with David has been incredibly fun and surprisingly easy, probably because I've been stealing from him for so long. 'When David and I started talking about an end credit song, the first potential collaborator David brought up was Hayley Williams. 'I still can't quite believe that two of my favourite songwriters wrote a song together for The Twits. The saying 'never meet your heroes' simply does not apply here. I met two of them, and boy howdy, it's been a dream come true.' The Twits will debut on Netflix on October 17.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits
The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl's book of the same name will feature three original songs – We're Not Like Ev'ryone Else, Lullaby, and The Problem Is You – written and produced by Byrne, 73, and performed by the cast. Williams, 36, known for Paramore's hits including Still Into You and Ain't It Fun, joins the Psycho Killer singer for the end title song, Open The Door, as a co-writer and performer. Byrne said: 'This was a fun project. Like other Roald Dahl books, this one has its share of dreadful characters – this time two of them are front and centre. 'Kids (and adults) love that they can vicariously imagine their own worst impulses played out, harmlessly, in a punky fun story. So when I was approached to write some songs for this movie I immediately said 'let me give it a try and see if you like what I come up with'.' The film re-imagines Dahl's characters Jim and Credenza Twit – the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who own and operate a disgusting and dangerous amusement park, Twitlandia. As they rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save their city. Williams added: 'Being a part of this movie is like one pinch-me moment after another. My favourite Roald Dahl book growing up was The Twits. 'It feels like a cautionary tale – and also a really lovely depiction of chosen family and community, which is one of my favourite topics. I owe David Byrne for pulling me into the music for this. It was so fun and so surreal starting a song from scratch with him.' The film stars comedian Johnny Vegas and US actress Margo Martindale, who voice the eponymous Mr & Mrs Twits. Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also lend her voice to portray Pippa, while Hollywood actress Natalie Portman will portray Mary Muggle Wump. Other previously announced cast members include Freakier Friday actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Primos' Ryan Lopez, Nobody Wants This actor Timothy Simons and comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The film is written and directed by american filmmaker Phil Johnston, who is best known for co-writing Ralph Breaks The Internet and Zootopia. Johnston said: 'I still can't quite believe that I spent the last few years collaborating with David Byrne, a musical hero of mine since I was 13. 'From the first demo he sent me, on which the featured instrument was a 100-year-old banjolele, I knew I was going to love the songs he wrote. 'Throughout the process, my collaboration with David has been incredibly fun and surprisingly easy, probably because I've been stealing from him for so long. 'When David and I started talking about an end credit song, the first potential collaborator David brought up was Hayley Williams. 'I still can't quite believe that two of my favourite songwriters wrote a song together for The Twits. The saying 'never meet your heroes' simply does not apply here. I met two of them, and boy howdy, it's been a dream come true.' The Twits will debut on Netflix on October 17.
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits
The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl's book of the same name will feature three original songs – We're Not Like Ev'ryone Else, Lullaby, and The Problem Is You – written and produced by Byrne, 73, and performed by the cast. Williams, 36, known for Paramore's hits including Still Into You and Ain't It Fun, joins the Psycho Killer singer for the end title song, Open The Door, as a co-writer and performer. Byrne said: 'This was a fun project. Like other Roald Dahl books, this one has its share of dreadful characters – this time two of them are front and centre. 'Kids (and adults) love that they can vicariously imagine their own worst impulses played out, harmlessly, in a punky fun story. So when I was approached to write some songs for this movie I immediately said 'let me give it a try and see if you like what I come up with'.' The film re-imagines Dahl's characters Jim and Credenza Twit – the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who own and operate a disgusting and dangerous amusement park, Twitlandia. As they rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save their city. Williams added: 'Being a part of this movie is like one pinch-me moment after another. My favourite Roald Dahl book growing up was The Twits. 'It feels like a cautionary tale – and also a really lovely depiction of chosen family and community, which is one of my favourite topics. I owe David Byrne for pulling me into the music for this. It was so fun and so surreal starting a song from scratch with him.' The film stars comedian Johnny Vegas and US actress Margo Martindale, who voice the eponymous Mr & Mrs Twits. Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also lend her voice to portray Pippa, while Hollywood actress Natalie Portman will portray Mary Muggle Wump. Other previously announced cast members include Freakier Friday actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Primos' Ryan Lopez, Nobody Wants This actor Timothy Simons and comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The film is written and directed by american filmmaker Phil Johnston, who is best known for co-writing Ralph Breaks The Internet and Zootopia. Johnston said: 'I still can't quite believe that I spent the last few years collaborating with David Byrne, a musical hero of mine since I was 13. 'From the first demo he sent me, on which the featured instrument was a 100-year-old banjolele, I knew I was going to love the songs he wrote. 'Throughout the process, my collaboration with David has been incredibly fun and surprisingly easy, probably because I've been stealing from him for so long. 'When David and I started talking about an end credit song, the first potential collaborator David brought up was Hayley Williams. 'I still can't quite believe that two of my favourite songwriters wrote a song together for The Twits. The saying 'never meet your heroes' simply does not apply here. I met two of them, and boy howdy, it's been a dream come true.' The Twits will debut on Netflix on October 17.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Her dad was a finalist on ‘The Voice' last year. Now, she's trying to win
Last year, Jadyn Cree stood to the side of the stage as her father took a big shot auditioning for 'The Voice' with OneRepublic's 'Love Runs Out' — a performance the show's coaches would later note felt more like a rock concert than a tryout. With just a few notes, her 49-year-old dad, Bryan Olesen, caught the interest of three coaches. Cree was beaming as she took it all in. As Olesen began chatting with the coaches and receiving feedback, he invited his daughter out on stage. She proudly wrapped her arms around her dad as coach John Legend compared him to Bono and said he had what it takes to be 'a great superstar.' But in that moment, when all eyes were on him, Olesen wanted to put his daughter in the spotlight. 'She sings, too,' he told the coaches. That declaration led to a brief impromptu duet between the father and daughter that wowed all of the coaches. It also provided a glimpse at the future. A year after her dad made it all the way to the Season 25 finale, where he ultimately placed third, Cree is a top five 'Voice' finalist and in a position to win the competition. On Tuesday night, 'The Voice' will reveal the Season 27 winner. Here's a brief look at Cree's run on the show. A year after her father's audition, Cree returned to the set of 'The Voice' — this time to take the stage. As she performed Paramore's 'Still Into You,' her dad stood to the side of the stage smiling proudly as she caught the attention of coaches Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Buble. Although she didn't get a chair turn from John Legend, like her father did, the singer still had high praise for her performance. 'That was such a cool vocal,' the 'All of Me' singer said. 'I mean, your voice stands out, and it pierces through in a way that makes it grab people's attention.' 'Voice' coach Adam Levine — who is back on the show after a five-year hiatus — said he regretted not turning around for the singer from Lincoln, Nebraska, noting that her vocal style was reminiscent of female artists from the '90s pop era. 'I feel like I missed out because I think you're going to really go far on this show,' the Maroon 5 frontman said. 'There's nobody like you.' At this point, Legend interrupted the feedback because he realized Cree looked familiar. When he learned that her father was Olesen, he invited the former 'Voice' finalist onto the stage. 'I imagine, Bryan, this is probably the greatest moment of your life, so far,' Buble told the emotional father. 'It's pretty great,' Olesen responded. 'And you know how I know that? Because I got two beautiful girls, and every morning we wake up and we dance to Billie Eilish and we dance to Taylor Swift — and one of them is not as good of a dancer because she's just 1 1/2 — but I know right now what you're feeling and I imagine you could jump out of your skin with happiness right now,' Buble continued. 'And you should be, because Jadyn, I think you're a star. You have so much light pouring out of you. I want to sit one day, when you get a record deal, with my two baby girls and I want to dance my face off.' That was the winning pitch for Cree, who is part of an '80s cover band. With some guidance from her father, she chose to join Buble — the coach who won the previous season of the show and is seeking back-to-back wins. Cree has stayed on Buble's team from the start of the season to the finish. As early as the second round of the competition, Buble said he believed Cree could win the whole show. Blind audition — Paramore's 'Still Into You' Battle round — 'Danny's Song' Knockout round — Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On" The Playoffs — Nena's "99 Red Balloons" The semifinals — Tommy James & The Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now' The finale — Selena Gomez's 'Lose You to Love Me' The finale — Dexys Midnight Runners' 'Come on Eileen'
