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SBS Australia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Inspired by two cultures: How a Filipino-Kiwi artist weaves his roots into Melbourne's hip-hop scene
From a young age, his dad introduced him to classic Filipino ballad songs, teaching him how to sing and play guitar. That early exposure to the warmth and melody of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) planted the seeds of his soulful style. Trix was born in Cebu, Philippines, raised in South Auckland, New Zealand, and is now based in Melbourne, where he lives with his wife and newborn daughter. After relocating to Melbourne in 2018, Trix reconnected with his heritage and co-founded Hiraya Music, a Filipino-Australian collective dedicated to exploring identity, culture, and creativity through hip-hop. In 2025, he also became a co-founder of CODA, a collaborative music group known for pushing the boundaries of the local music scene. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST SBS Filipino 19/07/2025 35:33 Filipino 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Marlee Matlin thought 'CODA' would be a gamechanger for deaf actors. What happened?
For Marlee Matlin, winning an Academy Award should've been one of the happiest days of her life. At just 21, Matlin took home the best actress Oscar for 1986's 'Children of a Lesser God,' becoming the youngest person ever to win in that category and the first deaf actor to earn the gold statue. But as she reveals in new documentary 'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore' (now in theaters), the triumphant moment was actually fraught with anxiety. She accepted the prize from then-boyfriend William Hurt, whom she later accused of physical and sexual abuse. Matlin worried he'd feel threatened by her sudden success, and first-time director Shoshannah Stern slows down the footage to show how the newcomer appears reluctant and fearful walking onstage. 'I've been waiting for so many years for the truth to come out about that moment,' Matlin tells USA TODAY through a sign language interpreter. 'When I saw it on the screen, it was shocking to me. If I had talked about it without doing this documentary so people could see me, I don't think anybody would've believed me.' 'CODA' made Oscar history: Here's what its win means for the Deaf community. 'Not Alone Anymore' chronicles Matlin's career highs and personal lows, including struggles with substance abuse as a young woman. And although she is revered as a trailblazing activist now, she once stirred intense controversy in the Deaf community after choosing to both speak and sign while presenting at the 1988 Oscars. 'She fights not just for herself, but for the people around her,' says Stern, who is also deaf. 'I would never have had the opportunity to direct if she hadn't pushed for me so hard. Every time I see a picture of us together when we've been out promoting the film, I get goosebumps. There's just something about seeing two deaf women together in the face of what society has done to pit us against each other, to send the message there is only room for one of us.' Matlin, 59, opens up about family, Hurt and whether Hollywood has changed since the 2022 Oscar best picture winner "CODA." Question: Was there a particular moment when you realized that you didn't need to be a spokesperson for the entire Deaf community; that you were free to grow and learn and make mistakes? Marlee Matlin: Probably after the backlash for speaking at the Oscars. That's when I realized it was time to just step away from the public discussion and let the heat of the moment die down. Meanwhile, I focused on my career and having a family, until one day I had a conversation with a friend of mine, John Maucere. He asked why he hadn't seen me at Deaf events and I said, 'Why?' Because I was terrified of the community. I didn't want to approach them because they decided to define me in a certain way. I didn't get any real explanation as to what I did, because they didn't give me the opportunity to explain myself. He was the one who convinced me to try to engage with them once again. It was probably around the time I did (2011-17 ABC Family comedy) 'Switched at Birth,' and it was a slow process. I cut myself off and then I brought myself back. I just needed to know how to solve the impasse. Did any unexpected emotions come up for you after William Hurt's death in 2022? I found out about William Hurt's death by myself. I was alone in the back of a car on the way to one of the various award ceremonies for 'CODA.' I was aware that he was ill but I didn't realize that he was close to death – I just happened to look at my Twitter feed at the time. I felt such sadness and very mixed emotions, knowing that a lot of questions would never be answered. But in all honesty, the first person I thought of when I read the news was his son, Alex Hurt, whom I've stayed in touch with. I texted him right away with my deepest apologies because he lost his father. Then I got to the red carpet, and the mood was … I don't know how to put it. I was in shock. You credit Larry David ("Seinfeld"), Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing") and David E. Kelley ("The Practice") for creating characters specifically for you. Have other writers and producers been less accommodating? If there were more people like them, I'd probably be getting more work. And not only me, but other deaf actors, too. I've been around for almost 40 years, and all the work I've done has been great, don't get me wrong. But every day, I have to hustle as if I'm somehow reinventing myself every time. They say, 'Well, hearing actors have the same problem.' And I say, 'Eh, not necessarily.' I can't go into any audition for any character that interests me. It's almost like they have to create these special circumstances for me to be in a movie. But I'm not going anywhere, by any means. I will continue to do what I love, as simple as that. There was such a groundswell of excitement around "CODA" and this new era of Deaf representation onscreen. Do you feel like that moment didn't last? Or why has progress been so slow? 'CODA' was a phenomenon unto itself, and I'm very grateful for all the attention it got. I'm still stopped every day on the street by people who say, 'I love 'CODA'' or 'I love you on 'Seinfeld'' or 'I love you on 'The West Wing.'' But it seems like my career comes in fits and starts. There's some work, but in terms of deaf actors carrying a movie or a TV show, they're still way behind when it comes to that. I haven't worked since 'CODA' as an actor. I've gotten to experience directing on 'Accused,' which (was) on Fox. But that's all I've done since 2021. There are so many stories I could be in, and I'm tired of having to keep talking about that. I want to be able to just talk about developing a new character and being on a set with my fellow actors. Why do I have to keep talking about the hardships for me as a person, who happens to be deaf, to get work? It's ridiculous in 2025. In the documentary, you say that you wish to sign with your baby granddaughter rather than speak. Why is that? Unfortunately, I didn't sign with my kids as I would've wanted to. I didn't know how that would look when they became adults and could communicate with each other. I didn't know that you should start signing right away and not use your voice, so they would have to become skilled at sign language during language development. So when my granddaughter was born, I thought, 'I'm going to fix that.' (It's about her) understanding my identity, more than anything else. You also discuss the guilt your parents felt after you lost your hearing at 18 months old. What do you wish you could say to them now? I would say to them that it's not their fault that they didn't sign fluently; that it's not their fault I became deaf. And that I'm OK.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Day streaming deals will save you 50% off two months of Apple TV+
Prime Day is here, so if you've been waiting to snag great deals on kitchen, beauty and electronics, now is the time. But along with discounts on great personal and home items, there are dozens of great streaming deals available this week through Prime Video (naturally). From now through July 11, you can score 50% off two months of the Apple TV+ Prime Video add-on. What that means is that you can actually get all of the shows and movies on Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video. (If you use the latter service as your home base for streaming, that's a good thing.) That means access to shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Shrinking, Oscar-winning movies like CODA, live sports, and more! Are you ready to start streaming — and saving? Here's everything you need to know about this Apple TV+ Prime Day streaming deal. Anyone who streams anything these days knows that streaming platforms rarely (if ever, *cough* Netflix *cough*) have sales. But not only is this Amazon Prime Day deal a rare gem, it will also save you $10 and get you two months of ad-free access to some great shows and movies, which feels especially significant in this day and age of streaming costs. While Apple TV+ typically costs $10/month, during Prime Day, you can get two months of access for half off — that's just $5/month — and catch up on the latest shows everyone's talking about. Did you miss the last season of Severance? Or want to see what Murderbot is all about after Alexander Skarsgård's wacky press tour? Is this summer when you finally start the Emmy-winning The Morning Show? The streaming service is your oyster! Looking for more shows to watch on Apple TV+? We've got you covered. Sign Up Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11 this year, so the clock is ticking. The Apple TV+ Prime Video add-on deal is only available to Amazon Prime subscribers, now through July 11.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple races to box office glory with Brad Pitt's F1 blockbuster
More than three years since Apple's film CODA won the best picture Oscar, the tech company has hit another Hollywood milestone: its first Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Al Arabiya
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
'F1' Opens With $55 Million, Delivering Apple Its Biggest Big-Screen Hit
Apple has its first box-office hit. F1 The Movie debuted with $55.6 million in North American theaters and $144 million globally over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing the tech company easily its biggest opening yet. Though Apple Original Films has had some notable successes in its six years in Hollywood – including the 2021 Oscar-winner CODA – its theatrical results have been decidedly mixed. Misfires like Argylle and Fly Me to the Moon and big-budget awards plays like Ridley Scott's Napoleon and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon have been better at driving viewers to Apple TV+ than movie theaters. But F1 was Apple's first foray into summer blockbuster territory. It won a bidding war for the project from much of the production team behind the 2022 box-office smash Top Gun: Maverick. Apple then partnered with Warner Bros. to distribute the film starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and Kerry Condon. With a production budget over $200 million, F1 still has several laps to go to turn a profit. But for now, F1 is full speed ahead. ' F1 The Movie puts the pedal to the metal in an impressive overperformance for this original summer movie that had one of the most comprehensive and exciting marketing blitzes in recent memory, and it paid off big for the film,' said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore. Car racing movies have often struggled in theaters; crash-and-burn cases include Ron Howard's Rush (2013) and Michael Mann's Ferrari (2023). But F1 built off of the Formula 1 fandom stirred up by the popular series Formula 1: Drive to Survive. And it leaned on Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer to deliver another adult-oriented action thrill ride. Like they did in Top Gun: Maverick, the filmmakers sought an adrenaline rush by placing IMAX cameras inside the cockpit in F1. IMAX and large-format screens accounted for fifty-five percent of its ticket sales. IMAX, whose screens are much sought-after in the summer, has carved out a three-week run for the movie. Reviews have been very good for F1, and audience reaction (an A via CinemaScore) was even better. That suggests F1 could hold up well in the coming weeks despite some formidable coming competition in Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Rebirth. Universal's M3gan 2.0 had been expected to pose a greater challenge to F1. Instead, the robot doll sequel didn't come close to matching the 2022 original's box-office launch. M3gan 2.0 collected $10.2 million in 3,112 theaters. Memes and viral videos helped propel the first M3gan to a $30.4 million opening and a total haul of $180 million, all on a $12 million budget. Still, the Blumhouse Productions horror thriller could wind up profitable. The film, written and directed by Gerald Johnstone, cost a modest $25 million to make. A spinoff titled Soulm8te is scheduled for release next year. M3gan 2.0 ended up in fourth place. The box-office leader of the last two weekends, How to Train Your Dragon, slid to second with $19.4 million. The DreamWorks Animation live-action hit from Universal Pictures has surpassed $200 million domestically in three weeks. After a debut that marked a new low for Pixar, the studio's Elio gathered up $10.7 million in sales in its second weekend. That gives the Walt Disney Co. release a disappointing two-week start of $42.2 million. Top 10 movies by domestic box office. With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at US and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: F1 The Movie, $55 million. How to Train Your Dragon, $19.4 million. Elio, $10.7 million. M3gan 2.0, $10.2 million. 28 Years Later, $9.7 million. Lilo & Stitch, $6.9 million. Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, $4.2 million. Materialists, $3 million. Ballerina, $2.1 million. Karate Kid: Legends, $1 million.
