Many films flocked the charts during this 2024 year. We saw more underdog films make huge waves with success rather than large blockbusters. Here are some of my favourites from the year.
I don't know if there's been a better 36-month span of any e-sport in the history of mankind. League of Legends has been seeing peak viewership year over year, and a lot of it has to do with the greatest of all time, Lee Sang-hyeok "Faker".
Rough around the edges but always respectful. There are no better words to express the newest members of the Tidal League family.
If you're looking for a heartwarming and, at times, hilariously awkward show, "Nobody Wants This" on Netflix might be your next binge.
Q3 is in the books, and as I reflect on such a busy quarter at Tidal League, I wanted to highlight (3) episodes that really stuck with me in different ways.
I recently watched "Sound of Freedom", a film about a US federal agent going off without the support of his job to free children, victims of child trafficking.
Athlos may be one of the BEST events I've EVER attended in my life. As most people may know, many members of our team have become enamoured with and huge fans of track and field since working with Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green. Kurt and I have been absolutely spoiled with our first meets.
"2012" is a disaster movie about a family trying to get on government-made ships to survive an extinction-level event.
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Wow, another half year has passed in the universe of Tidal League. The year has gone by quickly, but it felt different this year than most. The reason this year may feel different than most is that we’ve spent a lot of time actually refining our content strategies to continue to bring you guys the best content and stories.
With the excitement of the 2024 Euros approaching this week, it was a good time to watch The Final: Attack on Wembley, which is an in-depth look at what went on at the finals of the Euros at Wembley Stadium during the summer of 2021.
It's not every day that we get an NBA champ in the building! This week on "Run Your Race," we have none other than Trevor Ariza, who had a remarkable career in the NBA.
For a Grand Prix that I never EVER cared about attending, that being the Canadian Grand Prix, it was one of the most entertaining races in a while that I could remember
Delve into the rivalry of legends Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin in this 3-minute read. Discover their impact on athletics and what makes them icons.
I recently watched Sofia Coppola’s Pricilla and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis -both similar in subject matter but very different stories and films.
Boy, did I pick the wrong season to start blogging about the Blue Jays?
We started off our first property in the track in the field space in late 2022 with Justin Gatlin, the most decorated sprinter of all time. It’s been one of the greatest learning points in our business to date.
The Ashley Madison Netflix documentary has been gaining a lot of attention. It dives into the business practices of a website/app, from the conception to the downfall and everything in between.
It was a wonderful day to be a fan of Ferrari on Sunday, but even more just a fan of the sport and the storylines that are told.
It was another heartbreaking series for Jays fans this weekend, as they blew the series finale against the Tigers this weekend losing 11-14 after a rollercoaster of a game in Detroit.
"Burnt" had a chance to be one of the greatest films about cooking and the high-performance culinary world.
It's truly disheartening to see our team falter so early in the baseball season. I've always been reluctant to lay all the blame on the GM for a team's issues, but I'm starting to question whether John Schnider's decision making is the root cause of our struggles.
As a patriotic Canadian team hockey fan, it was a bit of a drag to see that the last two Canadian teams left in the NHL finals were slated to play against each other. I knew it was likely given that of the four teams that made it, three were from the Western Conference, so one was always going to have to go (If only Toronto could have pulled through in the East).
Community, this is what comes to mind when I look at our partnership with InkedNBA, the niche Instagram page that covers tattoo culture in the NBA.
"Living with Leopards," Netflix's latest nature documentary, offers a unique perspective. It chronicles the journey of a leopard family from infancy to adulthood, providing a captivating one-hour viewing experience.
I think it is safe to say the Knicks Vs. The Sixers series was one of the most exciting in the first round.
Last night, I watched the newly released and highly anticipated "Challengers."
When the Tidal League was born, I'm not sure I would have believed anyone if they had told me that we would be partnering with Olympians.
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.
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