I was all prepared to come here and write a blog on all of the gorgeous pieces of art showcased on the steps of The Met tonight, as the creme de la creme of Hollywood, handpicked by Anna Wintour of Vogue, and charged $75,000 a ticket ($16,000 more than the average American makes in a year)
Most films are linear, meaning time moves forward throughout the film. For example, most films tend to start with the character or story's journey and then move forward through time as certain events play out.
We started working with Iggy and Woods in mid-2022 and don’t think we truly actually found a good rhythm or a concept. However, we knew that they wanted to create content, and that was the most important factor when we were working with our partners. So we put the show on hold for a couple of months until we figured out what it would actually look like.
I hope to write at least one post each week about the MLB, with most likely a heavy focus on my favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
As always F1 has continued to be the greatest show in all of motorsport…. BUT did you ever think that it would be the drama and sh*t show it has been this year? In 2024 all of the drama has pretty much been off the track.
It’s been quite the ride with Denyque and her original series “What Would Denyque Do” over the past two and a half months.
Jason Bourne, James Bond, Ethan Hunt, Mike Banning and the list can go on; these are just a few names of characters from the top blockbuster, American, male-protagonist, action-packed films.
Last week, we saw history made, and some of our favourite college players took the next step in their careers.
This week’s episode of Run Your Race was a special one for me. Growing up in Toronto, I naturally was a Raptors fan (not anymore, lol.
A wise woman once wrote "boys only want love if it's torture" and there is nothing more beautiful and complex than a poet who vocalizes that torture in the way that Taylor Swift has done in her new album.
I know we haven't written about F1 in quite a bit, so we're coming back no different than the Chinese Grand Prix!
It got mixed reviews, which I thought was interesting; the common aspect I've seen with negative critics seems to be the biggest reason I like it.
It’s been a while since we’ve written a Run Your Race blog, and it’s only right that we do it in fashion with another Tar Heel and National Champion of the 2005 team Raymond Felton.
The New York Knicks are absolutely crushing this season, they are heading into the playoffs as the second seed in the Eastern Conference after securing the win against the Chicago Bulls in the final regular season game.
The heartbreak was palpable when the Team USA Women's Hockey team beat the team on home ice in 2023.
I've been wanting to write about the Ohtani gambling scandal for a few weeks now since news (and confusion) around the gambling of Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter (and trusted friend), broke out in March.
This was my first year following along with the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, and I must say I am so impressed with how this tournament went. From the talent we have seen on the court to the major records that have been broken.
"Draft Day" is an interesting concept for a film.
The world of pro sports is fruitful and cutthroat at the same time. Arik Armstead grew up in Sacramento, just over an hour's drive from San Francisco.
I first watched The Great Gatsby when I had to do a study on the book in school; not being a huge reader, I reverted to watching the film by Baz Luhrmann.
With the final episodes out of LeagueBiz season 2, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on our production week that was just over a year ago, Salt Lake City NBA All-Star 2023.
Man, what an episode we had with two times joining us! Obviously, you probably already know what two times is. Norris Cole is named two times because he has two championships in high school, college and the NBA lol
Most things that come to mind when the word “documentary” comes up are simple visual one-on-one sit-down interviews, some archival photos moving across the screen, and maybe some landscapes.
Working with athletes is really cool, and I always remind myself that what we do at Tidal League is such a privilege and a product of our hard work.
Every March, we celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. However, over the past few years, women in sports have taken the month to make history for themselves. Last year, the month saw the height of the National Women's Soccer League fighting for pay equity - a feat they would achieve a month later, forever changing the landscape in regards to equal pay for female professional athletes on the soccer pitch and across other sports.
After I saw the first Dune in theatres, I knew right away I was going to see the second.
As I sit here writing this article, I see that there's been so much that has happened in the F1 world since the last race. So, mind me if this article is all over the place… but it'll have to do.
Sports are changing, and so is our entire world. When we think about technology and, the difference between one generation and another is almost catastrophically different.
OK, so maybe my title is a bit harsh, but after watching (and often writing about) this entire awards season, the ceremony meant to be the crown jewel of it all was a big disappointment.Let's start with the hits of the night.
Ever since I've been a fan of Formula 1, I've known its "limitations." This sport also provides "unlimited innovation." And for those reasons, it is my favourite sport to watch today.
I’ve always loved, along with a lot of people around the world, the mystery and detective genre of film and TV.
We are beyond excited to relaunch “Fast Lane Lifestyle” with Alyshia and Asafa Powell.
Well, it’s the first week of F1 in the books, and I don’t think there was a single surprise.
Digestible is the way I would describe Dumb Money. I think it got quite a bit too much excitement for what it was, and that resulted in a drop in the box office.
Man, I remember 11-12 years ago watching Isaiah Austin in a Baylor uniform.
Awards season continued this past weekend with the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, and what we saw was deja vu all over again, as they say.
Back in November, I wrote this blog about why the Clippers were my favourite team to win the NBA Championship.
This is probably the best series or film I’ve seen that is a dramatic piece based on real events.
The Olympics, a global event that happens every four years where the greatest athletes on earth come together for the ultimate battle to stand on the top step and be crowned a Gold Medal Olympic Champion. There's something about Paris 2024 that has a different type of energy in the Track and Field world.
It's the start of the F1 season as we head to Bahrain.
The Sports and Entertainment Industries continue to be ever-evolving landscapes with not only new entrants but also new mediums in which content is consumed.
The Fifa World Cup is known across the world as the biggest sporting event, a historical tournament revered by countless countries worldwide, and only happens once every four years.
We are now a month into the 2024 Tennis Season, and with the first major open complete, I think it is safe to say we are all excited to see how the year ahead progresses.
I am truly excited to be finally saying this, but the wait is OVER "What Would Denyque" Do IS LIVE.
By all standards, this was one of the most exciting Super Bowls we have witnessed in the past couple of years.
Wow! It's almost a week since the news broke, and I'm still shocked. I never thought Lewis Hamilton would leave Mercedes and drive for Ferrari.
When you think of spy films, you think of signature films and franchises like James Bond, Salt, Jason Bourne and Mission Impossible.
It’s the beginning of February, and we all know what that means – it’s time to shine a light on Black Excellence and the importance of serving black creators, having black partners and members as well as understanding the black culture and community we serve.
The Super Bowl, one of the greatest sports spectacles, is just around the corner, and we are in for a special one.
I guess I have to start this post by stating a random yet relevant fact: I'll never get over Staples Center being renamed Crypto.com Arena. I understand how naming rights work, and I'm sure crypto.com paid a fortune, but it just doesn't feel right, and I don't think it ever will (of course, I still call the Rogers Center, Skydome and it's been almost 20 years so I guess I'm stuck with Boomer energy on this one.
As many of our faithful blog readers know, I am a big advocate for esports, specifically League of Legends. It's been a fun start to the beginning of the year for LoL.
One huge similarity I noticed between the new "Ocean's 8" and 11,12,13 is the cast; they all had such incredible casts. "Ocean's 8" was stacked with Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and many more. Something interesting about this trilogy or the "Oceans
As an Asian growing up in the Western world, I’ve pretty often watched Hong Kong cinematics and any Chinese movies of brotherhoods/triads I could get my hands on.
Chiefs vs Ravens Two former MVPs faced off in this one as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs made their way to Baltimore to take on Lamar Jackson
We are in full swing for yet another NBA season, and the show must continue. We haven't written an article on the show in a while, and I feel like you guys have missed out on some incredible episodes!
I had a great conversation with Kurt, our CEO, Peter, our director of special projects and our friend, Dale, over the New Year. I thought it would be valuable insight to share and see if our community agrees.
This film has many great aspects; the Social Network, specifically, has one of my favourite openings in film.
This month, our Director of Special Projects, Peter Calder, took on our most significant feat yet. He is currently on a cross-country production session with a crew filming a documentary at Tidal League, the first of its kind.
The NFL playoffs never cease to amaze me…Football fans were treated to another incredible slate of games this weekend, and there was no lack of drama in these highly anticipated matchups.
Grey's Anatomy is the longest-running drama series in TV history. Some of the original cast reunited on the stage at the Emmys last week and, in their comments, eluded to the changes in the cast over the years.
It's taken me quite some time to think about how I wanted to word this review of the Netflix limited series "Beef," which has taken awards season by storm.
Many expected that Joe Flacco’s playoff experience would be enough to overcome rookie CJ Stroud and this Texans team, but that was not the case.
It was the "Succession," "The Bear," and "Beef" awards show last night at the 75th annual Emmy Awards.
Anyone following this blog knows I'm a huge fan of esports, whether Valorant, Counterstrike, or my favourite, League of Legends.
It's been an interesting last two years as a Warriors fan.
I was surprised when the first behind-the-scenes photos of Timothée Chalamet in costume as Willy Wonka leaked a few years ago because I hadn't expected another film or remake of the story to be produced for quite a while.
For nearly 90 minutes, NFL fans were treated to a live stream of San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead's show "Third & Long."
Anything goes when it comes to playoffs, so those teams that just scraped by feel like they have a legitimate chance at hoisting the Lombardi trophy when all is said and done.
It was a star-studded Sunday night in Hollywood as the entertainment industry came out for the first time since SAG-AFTRA Actors and Writers went on strike. As I watched the show in real-time and followed along via "X" and Google to see what others were saying, I found my takes on the night rather "hot" compared to everyone else.
Ever wonder what goes into an NBA game? Whether you are watching from home or in the arena, there are so many people who bring this show to life.
Online streaming can sometimes be a topic pulled in multiple directions within the film and TV community. In a world of social media influencers and products popping up left and right, you would think it’s easier to get things seen. “Money Heist” is an interesting case study for this. I enjoyed the thrilling series.
At this moment of the NFL season, it looks like nobody can compete with the Baltimore Ravens. This team has gotten hot at the right time and will look to carry their momentum as the season winds down and we get ready for playoff football.
It was a record-setting year in many aspects. We saw growth in all areas of our business, and at this stage of our company's life, we don't see it slowing down anytime soon. So, what did we do?
Keeping with the dramatic film "based on real events" theme, this week is "The Blind Side."
YHZ – SFO – DFW – MCO – YHZ At this point, I’m pretty sure I know every major airport code in North America.
The end of the season is just around the corner, and there are plenty of teams fighting to clinch playoff positions. What makes the NFL playoffs one of the greatest spectacles in sports is that it is a one-game
I felt the need to write something around F1. Forgive me, as this article may be all over the place! I would say this has been a "snooze fest" for your casual fan. On the other hand, I think it's been an incredible year for Formula 1. This year, we've been blessed with the comeback of McLaren, which in turn is the return of Lando Norris on a podium. People honestly forget how FAST Lando Norris is… he may be the second fastest on the grid. We've also had the pleasure of watching an "incredible talent" in Oscar's Piastri make his debut this year. He exceeded my expectations and had a solid rookie year. (Winning a sprint is nothing to sneeze at).
My favourite kind of storytelling is shedding light on a person, place or thing that is underappreciated or unknown to most. The format of Hidden Figures—a scripted dramatic film based on actual events or people- is so vastly popular today.
Another week of the NFL season has passed, and that makes back-to-back losses for both the Chiefs and the Eagles. After seeing these two face off in last year's Super Bowl, many presumed we might see them run it back for a rematch.
It was the most exciting time to be a Blue Jays fan since the 1993 World Series win. For a painstaking 24-hour period, it was rumoured and confirmed (late to be retracted) that Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani was headed north to join the Toronto Blue Jays.
Initially, I wanted to watch "Sex Education" because of one of its lead actors, Asa Butterfield, as I've enjoyed many of his previous works.
We have been consuming content since the birth of humanity, but in the last century, that has changed and evolved rapidly. Humans love stories, and that starts when we are born. We
Probably the greatest individual honour in the NFL is to be declared the MVP when the season is all said and done.
It's taken me a while to write this post. The book took me only one day to get through. It was straightforward and easy to read in style, but the subject matter was hard to digest. Britney Spears, the Princess of Pop, sits down in this memoir and finally gets to tell her side of the story. Most know by now that Britney spent her entire 30s (13 years of her life, to be exact) in a conservatorship controlled by her father when she was forced to work gruelling hours, and make millions of dollars for the members of her family without having on say in any aspect of her life (including pregnancy as she was forced to have an IUD and by LAW was not allowed to remove it). She was manipulated and taken advantage of by the people who should have been there to protect her. And while I don't know how she can ever repair the relationships we had with all of her family (although I do see she has started to mend her relationship with her mother and brother), she has been a victim to an entire world, not just the Spears household. Several documentaries show how disrespected she was by the media, other stars, and friends. Go back and watch that Diane Sawyer interview if you're able, and you'd be appalled that a "respected journalist" would ask such low-brow, sexualized questions of a young girl. This was gaslighting and narrative-creating to the extreme. We turned this talented, kind young lady into a sex symbol and then vilified her for it, and in this book, reading her side of the story makes it all feel even more shameful. This book is poorly written. At first, I questioned why she wouldn't have gotten a ghostwriter. Still, honestly, after spending the majority of her life without a voice (ironic considering she's a singer, but you know what I mean), I get why she would want to be the one to write this herself. It is, at best, the equivalent of a tenth-grade essay - I mean no disrespect, I think she is brilliant; it's just hard to write when you're still so very much in the thick of the experience and not on the other side of it like you might believe. I compared this memoir and Matthew Perry's over the weekend. Matthew Perry wrote with a precise and painstaking awareness of who he was, what he had become and how he needed to get through it (extra sad to think about now that he has passed away). He was someone who had done the work and worked through his mental health issues and addictions and wrote about it in a frank way. Britney's memoir is a lot like Prince Harry's book "Spare" They both write as people who have already gotten through the hardship of their life and processed their grief and trauma - they write as if it's already done, not realizing that they are still in the thick of it. Which makes both reads, like the mindset, very immature. All I can hope for both Britney and Harry is that the book's writing process helps them identify the work that is still to come. This autobiography also made me hate Justin Timberlake. I know, I'm sorry. I realize he was a kid at the time, and I know I've only heard her side, but I also lived it. I saw him rise to fame because of his breakup with Britney, and the world vilified him. Do I blame him for taking advantage of this for his success - yeah, I do. And perhaps he's apologized now, but it's too late. He could have defended her and still been a star, but instead, he used her back as a stepping stool and kicked her once he got up. It isn't enjoyable and has forever changed how I think of him. If I'm being honest, though, Britney's story has changed how I think and feel about many people and things. I spend a lot of time questioning the state of the world we currently live in, and while there are a lot of things to worry about when it comes to attitudes and media and the cultures of cancelling and influencing, at least we don't see history repeating itself ont he same level when it comes to our sexualization and disrespect of young girls in the public spotlight. We don't live in a world where it's okay to do that anymore, at least not without fear of being cancelled. Maybe that is something to be happy about in a world with great unhappiness. I don't think you have to be a huge fan of Britney Spears to enjoy "The Woman in Me," and you don't have to be a big reader either, but I think for any of us who lived even a tiny part of her time in the spotlight, it is worth it. It may only get three generous stars for writing, but it's a five-star review for honesty and insight.
One of the greats, “Whiplash,” is what every filmmaker strives for. “Whiplash” was a short film, then became an indie feature. It ultimately became a box office success, bringing in ten times its original budget, winning 3 Oscars and numerous other awards such as BAFTAs and a Golden Globe.
We got a GOAT in the building! As we continue to build out our NFL property with Arik Armstead’s “Third and Long,” we made a trip to The Bay Area (which I believe we’ll be doing soon, lol). I had the pleasure of meeting one of Texas’s finest, Longview’s Trent Williams.
Almost every year, the “NFL’s Top Wide Receiver” title seems to be somewhat up in the air. Often, people may say it’s situational. If you are deemed the only option on your team, you may see all the targets, or if you are star WR in a stacked offense, your stats may take a hit because the ball is being shared around. A Wide Receiver’s consistency may also come into question. After they have a breakout year, can they sustain their level of play and continue to separate themselves from the rest.
The world shut down in early 2020 due to the initial COVID-19 pandemic; this caused people to watch more films and TV in far larger quantities than usual due to being in lockdown at home.
We are finally at a point in the telling of Netflix’s award-winning production “The Crown” that I remember experiencing in real life. The first four episodes, released on November 14, cover the last summer of Princess Diana’s life before her death in the early hours of August 31, 1997.
The Buffalo Bills have one of the most up-and-down seasons of any team in the NFL.
Que Christy Conzana in 2017 in China. This was the first time on the international stage that we saw Faker as a mortal.
This week, I’m diving into an impressive feature, The Imitation Game.
Two trips in two months, The Bay is starting to feel like another home for us at Tidal League.
Another great one we got for you guys this week. We got Iowa State legend Georges Niang in the building.
The 49ers pulled off one of the best trades we’ve seen over the past few seasons when they landed Chase Young.
I wrote in an earlier article that this is one of the most exciting times of the year for a League of Legends fan. Other than the ranked season restarting for some, this may be it.
Season 25 of Big Brother has ended, and my least favourite player of the season, Jag, was crowned the winner. As I have reflected on this blog each week, I've realized that it wasn't Jag (or any of the players) that I don't like. Twenty-three years in, I may have outgrown what was once my favourite reality competition series.
Abu Dhabi, December 12th, 2021: Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton went into this finale tied with 369.5 points a piece.
Often referred to as the “Original” thriller, Rear Window was one of the earliest films of the thriller genre and helped define it.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpeg)
