The New York Times – Music:
The streaming service, which became popular in the 2000s, paid $245,000 for the festival naming rights. It’s unclear what exactly it plans to do with the embattled brand.
Author: Sopan Deb
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How ‘Star Wars’ Fan Edits Saved the Original Movies
The New York Times – Film:
George Lucas wants them to fade into oblivion. But some rebel fans spent more than a decade digitally restoring the original “Star Wars” trilogy, preserving the movies as they were shown in theaters.
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Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Film:
He defied the odds to turn “Benji,” a live-action film series from a dog’s perspective, into a smash hit, and turned the film industry on its head in the process.
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Condé Nast Is Folding Pitchfork Into GQ, With Layoffs
The New York Times – Music:
Multiple employees at the storied music criticism site “will be leaving the company,” according to a memo from Anna Wintour.
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How ‘Insomniac’ Became an a Cappella Sensation
The New York Times – Music:
Few people were aware of the 1994 single “Insomniac” by the rock duo Billy Pilgrim, and it quickly sank into obscurity. But a cappella groups can’t stop singing it. We set out to find an explanation.