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Today in the World Countries
- Agricultural Reform Day is being celebrated in Sao Tome And Principe
- Botswana Day is being celebrated in Botswana
- Chuseok Holiday is being celebrated in South Korea
- Mid-Autumn Festival is being celebrated in Hong Kong
- The Day Following Mid-Autumn Festival is being celebrated in Macau
- People born on this day are Libra as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Ed Sheeran was ordered to stand trial in the US over claims he copied his hit song 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'. A judge denied Sheeran's bid to dismiss the case, saying a jury should decide on the similarities between the songs. The claim was originally lodged in 2018, by investment banker David Pullman and a company called Structured Asset Sales, which had acquired a portion of the estate of 'Let's Get It On' co-writer Ed Townsend. Seeking $100m (£90m) in damages, they alleged that Sheeran and his co-writer Amy Wadge "copied and exploited, without authorisation or credit"..
- Hurricane Ian makes another landfall, just south of Georgetown, South Carolina.
- In defiance of international law Vladimir Putin announces Russia's illegal annexation of four Ukrainian provinces, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia. Despite Russia occupying only part of each region..
- DEATHS
- François Remetter, French soccer goalkeeper (26 caps; RC Strasbourg, FC Metz, FC Sochaux), who died at 94.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- God's Creatures is released. In a windswept fishing village, a mother (Emily Watson) is torn between protecting her beloved son (Paul Mescal) and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community in this tense, sweepingly emotional epic.
- Sirens is released. Sirens chronicles the lives and music of Slave to Sirens, a band made up of five young metalheads whose burgeoning fame is set against the backdrop of the Lebanese revolution. Its members wrestle with friendship, sexuality, and destruction as their music serves as a refuge to Beirut’s youth culture. At the band’s core are its two founding members, Lilas Mayassi and Shery Bechara, whose complicated relationship and subsequent tense fallout threatens the very fabric of the band. An even greater looming threat, however, is Lebanon’s criminalization of homosexuality, as well as the wholly devastating effects of their country’s political regime. Despite their obvious challenges, the members of Slave to Sirens persist in trying to create a revolution of their own: living their truth.
- The Good House is released. Hildy Good (Sigourney Weaver) is a wry New England realtor and descendant of the Salem witches, who loves her wine and her secrets. Her compartmentalized life begins to unravel as she rekindles a romance with her old high-school flame, Frank Getchell (Kevin Kline), and becomes dangerously entwined in one person’s reckless behavior. Igniting long-buried emotions and family secrets, Hildy is propelled toward a reckoning with the one person she’s been avoiding for decades: herself.
- MOVIES: NR
- Vesper is released. After the collapse of Earth’s ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her father, must use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the future.
- MOVIES: PG
- Hocus Pocus 2 is released. It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Spirit Halloween: The Movie is released. When a new Spirit Halloween store appears in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they've outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. The kids embark on a thrilling and spooky adventure in order to survive the night and avoid becoming possessed themselves.
- MOVIES: R
- Smile is released. After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
- Luckiest Girl Alive is released. Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life. [Netflix]
- Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is released. When a struggling single-mother (Kate Hudson) befriends a mysterious mental institute escapee with supernatural powers (Jun Jong Seo), she sees a lucrative opportunity to make some fast cash. But when they draw the attention of a detective (Craig Robinson), their luck starts to run out as the cops close in on their crime-spree.
- My Best Friend's Exorcism is released. Surviving your teenage years isn’t easy, especially when you’re possessed by a demon. It’s 1988, and best friends Abby (Elsie Fisher) and Gretchen (Amiah Miller) are navigating boys, pop culture, and a paranormal force clinging to Gretchen like a pair of neon legwarmers. With assistance from overly confident mall exorcist Christian Lemon (Christopher Lowell), Abby is determined to compel the demon back to the pits of hell—if it doesn’t kill Gretchen first.
- Dead for A Dollar is released. Veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund (Christoph Waltz) is deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens (Willem Dafoe) – a sworn enemy he sent to prison years before. Max is on a mission to find and return Rachel (Rachel Brosnahan).
- Argentina,1985 is released. A drama inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, Argentina,1985 depicts their young legal team's David-vs-Goliath battle in which, under constant threat, they dare to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the military junta. [Amazon]
- Bros is released. Two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumble towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy.
- TV SERIES
- Entergalactic: Season 1 is released. Young artist Jabari (voiced by Scott "Kid Cudi"Mescudi) moves to New York City where he meets a successful photographer (voiced by Jessica Williams) in this animated series co-created by Kid Cudi and Ian Edelman.
- ALBUMS
- Doggerel was released by Pixies. The eighth full-length studio release for alternative rock band Pixies was produced by Tom Dalgety.
- Fossora was released by Björk. The 10th full-length studio release for Icelandic artist Björk features guest appearances from Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, Sindri Eldon, Kasimyn, and Serpentwithfeet.
- Cool It Down was released by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The first new full-length studio release in nine years for New York City indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs features a guest appearance from Perfume Genius.
- Nymph was released by Shygirl. The debut full-length release for the London-based artist Shygirl features contributions from Arca, Bloodpop, Sega Bodega, Noah Goldstein, Danny L Harle, Mura Masa, and Caroline Polachek.
- $oul $old $eparately was released by Freddie Gibbs. The latest full-length release for rapper Freddie Gibbs features guest appearances from Anderson.Paak, DJ Paul, Moneybagg Yo, Musiq Soulchild, Offset, Kelly Price, Pusha T, Raekwon, Rick Ross, and Scarface.
- The Bible was released by Lambchop. The latest full-length release for the Kurt Wagner-led band Lambchop was produced by Ryan Olson and Andrew Broder.
- The End, So Far was released by Slipknot. The seventh full-length studio release for the masked metal band Slipknot is its first with Michael Pfaff as percussionist.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Land, including world's oldest living rainforest, Daintree National Park (180 million yrs old) returned to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people in Far North Queensland, Australia.
- Canada observes its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honoring victims and survivors of residential schools for indigenous children.
- Former UK policeman Wayne Couzens given rare life-sentence for raping and killing Sarah Everard, judge saying his crime as bad as a terrorist atrocity.
- BIRTHS
- Emersyn Raylee Day, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- José Pérez Francés, Spanish road racing cyclist (Tour de France 1963 overall 3rd), who died at 84.
- TV SERIES
- The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 is released. Each episode of the Jon Stewart-hosted series features in-depth interviews and discussions about one current event or issue.
- GAMING: PC
- Unsighted for PC is released. The few androids that remain are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness. It’s up to you, Alma, to save your friends from becoming Unsighted. Explore the vast ruins of Arcadia, using every tool you can find. Time is ticking. They need you.
- INDUSTRIA for PC is released. Berlin,9th November 1989: The streets are full of people. After four decades of division, thousands of cars are rolling across the inner-German border. The Wall is finally open!At the same time a man disappears in a secret research facility near East Berlin. His goodbye message reaches you too late. You drive back to the office, where the State Security has already destroyed all records of the research project. The complex is deserted and empty.The search for Walter takes you deep into the center of the facility - right into the heart of the universe, where time seems to stand still. The dark secret lurks - well hidden - behind the curtain. In the end, it is horrible insights and the questions of responsibility that make you dive deeper and deeper into a strange, surreal yet familiar world.
- The Eternal Cylinder for PC is released. In The Eternal Cylinder, players control a herd of adorable creatures called Trebhums and must explore a strange alien world filled with exotic lifeforms, surreal environments, and the constant threat of the Cylinder, a gargantuan rolling structure of ancient origin which crushes everything in its path. This unique ecosystem is a massive, procedurally generated land with unique animal AI, real-time world destruction, and organic exploration and puzzle design to create emergent gameplay that ensures no two playthroughs are ever the same.Your Trebhums begin at the bottom of the natural food chain but can mutate and evolve with new physical attributes and abilities by eating a variety of flora and fauna. Discover and adapt dozens of mutations, including new traversal skills like flying and swimming to reach new areas, and new senses to help overcome puzzles, challenges and dangers. Your many Trebhums can each have different mutations, and new mutations don't replace ones you already have, letting you stack ability sets in dynamic ways. Each mutation will also change the physical look of a Trebhum and stacking these will generate near countless surprising new creature designs which players will be able to organically discover as they explore this unique alien ecosystem. Game Features:* Unforgettable Alien World to explore: Players must explore a gorgeous procedurally generated world which is populated with unforgettable vistas and unique landscapes which have something new to discover around every corner. The Eternal Cylinder features an open-world which allows players to reach and explore any areas which they can see on the horizon. This encourages constant exploration and ensures that there's always something new to see. * Real-Time World Destruction: Everything in the world can be destroyed in real-time by The Eternal Cylinder, so players must continuously evade its destructive path in order to survive whilst marveling at the visual splendor of its godlike power.Story Driven Open-World Survival: Unlike many open-world survival titles, The Eternal Cylinder features a deep and engrossing story for players to uncover as they continue to explore the vast world. The game explores themes of family and heritage, and the lasting power of knowledge.* Build Your Own Alien Family: Unlike standard survival games where you have a main shelter that you can build or improve, in Eternal Cylinder players develop a nomadic herd of unique alien creatures called Trebhums. Players control one Trebhum from the herd at a time and the rest follow (Al controlled) but players can switch to any individual member of their herd at will. Explore the world to rescue more of your brethren and continuously expand your family. Control a herd which can grow to more than 20 members at any given time and imbue each of your Trebhums with their own unique mutations and skill sets. Players can create a custom name for each of their Trebhum, increasing the emotional bond between player and their Trebhum family. * Unique Mutation System: Although Trebhum's are generally frail and start their lives at the very bottom of the world's food chain, they have the unique ability to mutate and unlock new skills by consuming natural edibles which populate the game world. So, players must explore and experiment with a vast array of fruits, flora and alien creatures to unlock new powers and gameplay options. * 50+ Mutations to discover: Players can unlock more than 50+ unique mutations as they explore the world, each one of which enable new gameplay options. These include new traversal options such as the ability to fly and swim, but also new offensive moves like the ability to spit fire and create loud warning noises. New mutations allow players to explore new areas and each mutation stacks thus creating a truly expansive skill set which is constantly evolving. * A Trebhum for everyone: Enjoy a virtually endless visual variety of Trebhum designs, as each mutation combine with one another to create surprising new creatures. This allows your herd to continue to evolve as players explore new areas and players can share the unique look of their Trebhum family with the rest of the world online. * Layered Survival: Players need to manage multiple layers of resources in order to be able to survive. These include hydration level, various temperatures each with their own impact and stamina. * Living and Breathing Ecosystems: The world of The Eternal Cylinder is populated with more than 30 memorable handcrafted alien creatures. These creatures vary greatly in size and range from those smaller than a Trebhum, all the way to skyscraper sized leviathans who dominate the horizon. Each of these creatures feature their own dedicated Al and behave in natural ways. Players must learn their unique behaviors and discover surprising ways to utilize the natural food chain to their advantage and interact with every creature. * Organic Puzzle Solving and Progression: The world of the Eternal Cylinder has been designed to empower players to organically solve its mysteries and progress without the need for obvious prompts and mission logs. This allows for fully immersive exploration which rewards players of every skill level, as the greater majority of the puzzles are not required for progression but do provide unique experiences. * 4 Unique Biodomes lo Discover ond Explore: Players can explore 4 unique biodomes including alien savannas and infected habitats, each with their own dedicated ecosystems and unique creatures to discover. * Truly Emergent Gameplay: The Eternal Cylinder's lush procedurally generated world, vast number of mutations to discover and unlock, unique creature Al system, living natural ecosystem, real-time world destruction and organically placed puzzles combine to create near endless possibilities for emergent gameplay and help to ensure that no two playthroughs will ever be there same.
- Rogue Lords for PC is released. A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.
- eFootball 2022 for PC is released. From "PES"to "eFootball™ It all began with the implacable determination to create a revolutionary soccer platform. Our ambition was to recreate the perfect soccer environment, from the grass on the field, to the players' movement, all the way to the crowds in the stadium. To this end, we decided to create a new soccer engine with a newly built animation system and revamped game commands.The final result was even more impressive than we had originally conceived.We went beyond the border of PES, into a new realm of virtual soccer.To signal this new era, we have decided to part ways with our beloved PES brand and rename it "eFootball™"!Now we hope that you can enjoy this brand-new soccer experience that eFootball™ has to offer. [Konami]
- Impostor Factory for PC is released. A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Xuan-Yuan Sword 7 for PlayStation 4 is released. Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- Life is Strange: True Colors - Wavelengths for PlayStation 5 is released. Play as Steph Gingrich in the year before Alex came to Haven Springs, in an exclusive standalone story set in the iconic Rocky Mountain Record Traders store and KRCT radio station. Spin records, host a radio show, and face your future.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Mary Skelter Finale for Switch is released. Jail - a living prison for humans, buried 666 meters underground.A group of prisoners, Jack and the Blood Maidens, were reincarnations of fairy tales who dared to escape. They climbed from the bottom of the tower up to the surface, filled with hope...But outside were thousands of corpses soaking in a sea of blood. There stood beings known as Massacre Pink, smiling.In that moment, hope was destroyed. Separated, they are each drawn to the devouring Jail that floats in the sky...This is the finale to the tale of the Blood Maidens.
- Hot Wheels Unleashed for Switch is released. Drive the cars of your dreams! The coolest, the fastest, the most unique badass vans and jaw-dropping muscle cars are waiting for you. Take the wheel of tons of vehicles with their own personality and style, different traits, and levels of rarity. The very best of the hot wheels universe is here! Prove you're the best and unlock Premium cars and extraordinary items and with the livery editor make your ride a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of speed. Race like everyone's watching! Get ready for pure fun and show off your driving skills! Drift like a pro, charge your boost and blast through the loops to beat time, rivals and gravity itself! Are you up for a challenge? Boom, jackpot: race side by side a friend in the 2-player local split-screen mode or face up to 12 players online in a worldwide event. The harder the challenge, the more glorious the triumph! Unleash your creativity! Massive, themed playgrounds are ready to host the most immersive races. Have fun on and off the track with these beautifully detailed and interactive environments, where any object can play a role and be an actual part of your circuit! You can even build a racetrack inside your very own room, a space to customize with furniture and the items you will collect during your journey. And thanks to the incredibly powerful editor, building the craziest tracks has never been easier! Bend and stretch the iconic Orange track piece to create your unique design and then add special Boosters, loops, obstacles, and exclusive interactive elements to build your own racing paradise. Share your creations with the world Or enjoy tracks made by other crazy players like you. Now it's time to unleash the fun!
- Death's Gambit: Afterlife for Switch is released. A contract binds you to Death who seeks to eradicate immortality. Will you do his bidding and restore the natural order, or succumb to its power in this hardcore 2D action RPG? The promise of immortality lies at the heart of Siradon. As Death's right hand, challenge the undying guardians of the realm and endure the eternal struggle to purge their souls.Death's Gambit: Afterlife is the new and expanded edition of the original hardcore 2D RPG action platformer. Master the precise combat, utilizing a wide variety of weapons and abilities to confront the horrors that lurk within Siradon. Explore a mysterious and unforgiving world and uncover the true price of immortality.Afterlife offers players a wealth of new content to experience on top of the original game, including 10 new levels, over 30 weapons,5 new bosses, mechanical overhauls, and more. Your choices will affect the epic finale to Sorun’s tale.
- Darksiders III for Switch is released. Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is the long-anticipated, third chapter in the critically-acclaimed Darksiders franchise.* Play as FURY - a mage who must rely on her whip and magic to restore the balance between good and evil on Earth!* Harness FURY's magic to unleash her various forms each granting her access to new weapons, moves and traversal abilities.* Explore an open-ended, living, free-form game world in which FURY moves back and forth between environments to uncover secrets while advancing the story.* Defeat the Seven Deadly Sins and their servants who range from mystical creatures to degenerated beings.* Sit in awe of Darksiders signature art style expansive post-apocalyptic environments that take the player from the heights of heaven to the depths of hell, dilapidated by war and decay and overrun by nature.
- Astria Ascending for Switch is released. Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
On this day in 2020
- BIRTHS
- Papa Bear Petty, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Quino [Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón], Argentine cartoonist (Mafalda), who died at 88.
- MOVIES: R
- The Boys in the Band is released. A group of gay men gather for a birthday party in 1968 New York City, only to find the drinks and laughs interrupted when a visitor from the host's past turns the evening upside down.
- The Glorias is released. Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, her guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and her writing that has impacted generations. In this nontraditional biopic, against the backdrop of a lonely bus on an open highway, five Glorias trace Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s and beyond.
- POLITICS
- Spanish government orders a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Madrid and surrounding areas after a rapid rise in cases.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- 315 billion-tonne iceberg named D28 calves from Amery ice shelf, Antarctica.
- DEATHS
- Ben Pon, Race Car Driver.
- POLITICS
- Jessye Norman, American opera singer (sang at two presidential inaugurations), who died at 74.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Chinese-French painter Zao Wou-Ki's work "Juin-Octobre 1985" sells for $65 million in Hong Kong, in one of the most expensive art auctions ever in Asia.
- DEATHS
- Geoffrey Hayes, British TV presenter and actor (Rainbow, Z-Cars), who died at 76.
- Kim Larsen, Rock Singer.
- TV SERIES
- God Friended Me: Season 1 is released. Vocal atheist Miles Finer (Brandon Micheal Hall) receives a friend request from God on his Facebook account. Curiosity piqued, he accepts and soon joins online journalist Cara Bloom (Violett Beane) to investigate God's friend suggestions in this dramedy created by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt.
- SPORTS
- Ryder Cup Golf, Le Golf National: Europe regains Cup with 17½–10½ win over the US; Italian Francesco Molinari wins all 5 matches; Sergio Garcia becomes biggest point scorer in event history with 25½.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Indonesian man survives a fight with giant python 7.8m long in Batang Gansal.
- DEATHS
- Elizabeth Baur, American actress (Fran-Ironside, Teresa-Lancer), who died at 69.
- Alam Thomas "Tom" Paley, American folk musician (New Lost City Ramblers), who died at 89.
- SPORTS
- Monty Hall, Canadian-American TV game show host (Let's Make a Deal), who died at 96.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- A schoolboy from Philadelphia who skipped class to meet his musical hero handed his teacher an absence note with a difference.The typewritten note was signed by Bruce Springsteen. Fifth-grader Michael Fenerty met the star at a "meet-and-greet" in the Free Library of Philadelphia when Springsteen was in town signing copies of his new autobiography, Born to Run..
- DEATHS
- Oscar Brand, Canadian-born American folk vocalist (Draw Me a Laugh), who died at 96.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Theo Who Lived is released. In the late fall of 2012, Theo Padnos, a struggling American journalist, slipped into Syria to report on the country’s civil war and was promptly kidnapped by Al Qaeda’s branch in Syria. Because he spoke fluent Arabic, his captors suspected he worked for the CIA and, for months, brutally tortured him during interrogation sessions. But his fluency, coupled with his remarkable personal expansiveness, also led to an extraordinary engagement with, and understanding of, his captors. By the time of his release, twenty-two months later, he had become a confidante of al-Qaeda’s top commander in Syria. In Theo Who Lived, Padnos returns to the Middle East and retraces the physical and emotional steps of his harrowing journey, performing his memories, and enacting the fantasy world he created as means of mental escape. A gripping narrative that includes betrayal among the imprisoned, unlikely friendships, and thwarted escapes, Theo Who Lived is an intimate portrait of personal resilience, and grace in the face of hate. [Zeitgeist Films]
- Among the Believers is released. Charismatic cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi, an ISIS supporter and Taliban ally, is waging jihad against the Pakistani state. His dream is to impose a strict version of Shariah law throughout the country, as a model for the world. A flashpoint in Aziz's holy war took place in 2007, when the government leveled his flagship mosque to the ground, killing his mother, brother, only son and 150 students. With unprecedented access, Among the Believers follows Aziz on his very personal quest to create an Islamic utopia, during the bloodiest period in Pakistan's modern history.
- Danny Says is released. Since 1966, Danny Fields has played a pivotal role in music and “culture” of the late 20th century: working for the Doors, Lou Reed, Nico, Judy Collins and managing groundbreaking artists like the Stooges, the MC5 and the Ramones. Danny Says follows Fields from Harvard Law dropout, to the Warhol Silver Factory, to Director of Publicity at Elektra Records, to “punk pioneer” and beyond. Danny’s taste and opinion, once deemed defiant and radical, has turned out to have been prescient. Danny Says is a story of marginal turning mainstream, avant garde turning prophetic, as Fields looks to the next generation.
- Do Not Resist is released. Starting on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, as the community grapples with the death of Michael Brown, Do Not Resist - the directorial debut of Detropia cinematographer Craig Atkinson - offers a stunning look at the current state of policing in America and a glimpse into the future. The Tribeca Film Festival winner for Best Documentary puts viewers in the center of the action - from a ride-along with a South Carolina SWAT team and inside a police training seminar that teaches the importance of "righteous violence"to the floor of a congressional hearing on the proliferation of military equipment in small-town police departments - before exploring where controversial new technologies including predictive policing algorithms could lead the field next.
- MOVIES: PG
- Long Way North is released. In late 19th century Saint Petersburg. Sacha, a young girl from the Russian aristocracy, dreams of the Great North and anguishes over the fate of her grandfather, Oloukine, a renowned scientist and Arctic explorer who has yet to return from his latest expedition to conquer the North Pole. Sacha has always been fascinated by the adventurous life of her grandfather and has the same calling as Oloukine to be an explorer. But Sacha’s parents, who already made arrangements for her marriage, strongly disapprove the idea to say the least. Defying her destiny, Sacha flees her home and launches an adventure-filled quest toward the Great North in search of Oloukine and his ship.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is released. When Jake (Asa Butterfield) discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is. [20th Century Fox]
- Masterminds is released. David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurd heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash. The only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and is set up to take the fall. With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hitman, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most.
- Deepwater Horizon is released. On April 20th,2010, the world’s largest man-made disaster occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. This film honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.
- Denial is released. Based on the acclaimed book History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier, Denial recounts Deborah E. Lipstadt's (Rachel Weisz) legal battle for historical truth against David Irving (Timothy Spall), who accused her of libel when she declared him a Holocaust denier. In the English legal system, the burden of proof is on the accused, therefore it was up to Lipstadt and her legal team to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred. [Bleecker Street]
- A Man Called Ove is released. Stepping from the pages of Fredrik Backman’s international best selling novel, Ove is the quintessential angry old man next door. An isolated retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, who spends his days enforcing block association rules that only he cares about, and visiting his wife’s grave, Ove has given up on life. Enter a boisterous young family next door who accidentally flattens Ove’s mailbox while moving in and earning his special brand of ire. Yet from this inauspicious beginning an unlikely friendship forms and we come to understand Ove’s past happiness and heartbreaks.
- MOVIES: R
- American Honey is released. Star (Sasha Lane), a teenage girl from a troubled home, runs away with a traveling sales crew who drive across the American Midwest selling magazine subscriptions door to door. Finding her feet in this gang of teenagers, one of whom is Jake (Shia LaBeouf), she soon gets into the group's lifestyle of hard-partying nights, law-bending days, and young love.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Amanda Knox is released. American exchange student Amanda Knox is convicted and eventually acquitted for the 2007 death of another student in Italy.
- TV SERIES
- Crisis in Six Scenes: Season 1 is released. Woody Allen's debut comedy TV series set in the 1960s features the director along with Becky Ann Baker, Joy Behar, Lewis Black, Rachel Brosnahan, Miley Cyrus, Christine Ebersole, David Harbour, Margaret Ladd, Elaine May, Michael Rapaport, and Rebecca Schull.
- Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 1 is released. Introduced in Marvel's Jessica Jones, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) gets his own show where he tries to rebuild his life in Harlem. He meets Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson) again and deals with nightclub owner Cornell "Cottonmouth"Stokes (Mahershala Ali), politician Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard), a criminal from Luke's past named Shades (Theo Rossi), and a pair of detectives (Simone Missick and Frank Whaley.
- ALBUMS
- Keep Me Singing was released by Van Morrison. The 36th full-length release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter from Belfast was self-produced.
- The Altar was released by Banks. The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features contributions from Tim Anderson, Al Shux, Sohn,
- Take Control was released by Slaves. The second full-length release for the British punk duo was produced by the Beastie Boys' Michael "Mike D"Diamond (who also guests on one track).
- Sorceress was released by Opeth. The 12th full-length studio release for the Swedish prog metal band was produced by Tom Dalgety.
- Sirens was released by Nicolas Jaar. The second full-length solo release for the electronic producer is his first in five years.
- Remember Us to Life was released by Regina Spektor. The seventh full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Leo Abrahams.
- RR7349 was released by S U R V I V E. Fresh off scoring Netflix's Stranger Things, Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon and the other three members of the Austin synth band return with its self-recorded second full-length album on new label, Relapse Records.
- Blood Bitch was released by Jenny Hval. The latest release for the Norwegian artist was co-produced with Lasse Marhaug and features a blood theme.
- Blue Mountain was released by Bob Weir. The first solo release of new material from the Grateful Dead guitarist in 30 years was produced by Josh Kaufman with contributions from Aaron and Bryce Dessner, Josh Ritter, and Scott Devendorf.
- American Band was released by Drive-By Truckers. The 11th full-length release for the Southern rock band formed by Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood features songs about such topics as immigration, gun violence, politics, and race.
- All Wet was released by Mr. Oizo. The sixth full-length release from French filmmaker/electronic producer Quentin Dupieux features guest appearances from Boys Noize, Charli XCX, Mocky, Peaches, Phra, Siriusmo, Skrillex, and Tetanos.
- All Your Happy Life was released by The Wytches. The second full-length release for the British rock band was co-produced with Luke Oldfield and Jim Sclavunos.
- 22, A Million was released by Bon Iver. The third full-length release for Justin Vernon was produced by Chris Messina.
- A Seat at the Table was released by Solange. The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Nia Andrews, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Dream, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Kelly Rowland, Sampha and
- Do Not Disturb was released by Van der Graaf Generator. The 13th full-length release for the British prog rock band that features Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans.
- Dusk was released by Ultimate Painting. The third full-length release for the London-based duo of Jack Cooper and James Hoare was recorded in their home studio.
- Eusa was released by Yann Tiersen. Originally released as piano sheet music, the debut solo piano release for the French artist was inspired by the island in Brittany where he lives.
- Human Energy was released by Machinedrum. The latest full-length solo release for Travis Stewart as Machinedrum features guest appearances from Tosin Abasi, Jesse Boykins III, D?WN, Kevin Hussein, Rochelle Jordan, MeLo-X, and Ruckazoid.
- Head Carrier was released by Pixies. The sixth full-length release for the alternative rock band was produced by Tom Dalgety and is its first with bassist Paz Lenchantin as a full-time member.
- Toy was released by Yello. The first full-length studio release in nine years for the Swiss electo-pop duo of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank features guest appearances from Malia and Fifi Rong.
- 13 was released by Supersilent. the 13th release for the avant-garde Norwegian trio of Arve Henriksen, Helge Sten (aka Deathprod) and Ståle Storløkken was recorded from the music coming out from its stage PA system.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits for 3DS is released. A pair of sinister Yo-kai have arrived in Springdale, and they’re up to no good. Can Nate and his friends stop them?
On this day in 2015
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- The Creeping Garden is released. The Creeping Garden is a feature length documentary exploring the work of fringe scientists, mycologists and artists, and their relationship with the extraordinary plasmodial slime mold. The slime mold is being used to explore biological-inspired design, emergence theory, unconventional computing and robot controllers, much of which borders on the world of science fiction. But as well as exploring the slime mold in the lab, the film also travels out into the wild, hunting for the organisms in their natural habitat.
- MOVIES: PG
- The Walk is released. Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan.
- MOVIES: R
- Labyrinth of Lies is released. Germany,1958. Johann Radmann (Alexander Fehling) has just recently been appointed Public Prosecutor and, like all beginners, he has to content himself with boring traffic offenses. When the journalist Thomas Gnielka (André Szymanski) causes a ruckus in the courthouse, Radmann pricks up his ears: a friend of Gnielka's identified a teacher as a former Auschwitz guard, but no one is interested in prosecuting him. Against the will of his immediate superior, Radmann begins to examine the case - and lands in a web of repression and denial, but also of idealization. In those years, "Auschwitz"was a word that some people had never heard of, and others wanted to forget as quickly as possible. Only the Prosecutor General Fritz Bauer (Gert Voss) encourages Radmann's curiosity; he himself has long wanted to bring the crimes committed in Auschwitz to the public's attention, but lacks the legal means for a prosecution. When Johann Radmann and Thomas Gnielka find documents that lead to the perpetrators, Bauer immediately recognizes how explosive they are and officially entrusts all further investigations to Radmann. The young prosecutor devotes himself with utmost commitment to his new task and is resolved to find out what really happened. He questions witnesses, combs through files, secures evidence and allows himself to be drawn into the case to such an extent that he is blind to everything else - even to Marlene Wondrak (Friederike Becht), with whom he has fallen hopelessly in love. Radmann oversteps boundaries, falls out with friends, colleagues and allies, and is sucked deeper and deeper into a labyrinth of lies and guilt in his search for the truth. But what he ultimately brings to light will change the country forever. [Sony Pictures Classics]
- TV SERIES
- Code Black (2015): Season 1 is released. The medical drama based on the 2014 documentary of the same name, Residency Director Dr. Leanne Rorish (Marcia Gay Harden) with the help of senior nurse Jesse Sallander (Luis Guzman), leads a group of first-year residents: Christa Lorenson (Bonnie Somerville), Malaya Pineda (Melanie Kannokada), Mario Savetti (Benjamin Hollingsworth) and Angus Leighton (Harry M. Ford), to help the most critical cases at a Los Angeles hospital.
- You, Me and the Apocalypse: Season 1 is released. After the announcement of a comet hitting Earth, British bank manager Jamie Winton (Mathew Baynton) seeks his wife, who disappeared seven year ago and biological mother; Rhonda MacNeil (Jenna Fischer) meets white supremacist Leanne (Megan Mullally) in jail; Rhonda's brother, Scotty (Kyle Soller), and his boyfriend, U.S. General Arnold Gaines (Paterson Joseph) try to find a way to stop the comet and Father Jude Sutton (Rob Lowe) with Sister Celine (Gaia Scodellaro), are trying to locate the second coming of the Messiah before the apocalypse in this British-American dramedy.
- GAMING: PC
- Armikrog for PC is released. From the creators of the Earthworm Jim and The Neverhood games, comes a stop motion clay animated adventure game called Armikrog.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- The Escapists: The Walking Dead for Xbox One is released. The Escapists The Walking Dead is a game where players will don the role of Rick Grimes to keep their fellow survivors safe and plan the perfect escape routes.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- A case of Ebola Virus reaches Dallas, Texas.
- DEATHS
- Jerrie Mock, Pilot.
- Martin Lewis Perl, American physicist & Nobel Laureate, who died from a heart attack at 87.
- TV SERIES
- Manhattan Love Story: Season 1 is released. The differences between men and women are seen through the thoughts of Dana (Analeigh Tipton) and Peter (Jake McDorman) as they begin dating each other.
- Selfie: Season 1 is released. Eliza Dooley (Karen Gillan), who has 263,000 social media followers, realizes she has no real friends and hires marketing man Henry Higenbottam (John Cho) to help her learn how to interact with people face-to-face.
- Happyland: Season 1 is released. At a fairytale theme park, Lucy (Bianca Santos) falls for Ian (Shane Harper), the son of the new president of the park.
- ALBUMS
- Feel Something was released by The History of Apple Pie. The second full-length release for the British rock quintet was produced with Charles Reeve and Joshua Third of The Horrors.
- Hesitant Alien was released by Gerard Way. The debut solo release for the former My Chemical Romance singer was produced by Doug McKean.
- Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone was released by Lucinda Williams. Produced with Tom Overby and Greg Leisz, the 11th studio release for singer-songwriter includes a song based on a poem by her father, Miller Williams.
- Art Official Age was released by Prince. One of two albums from Prince released on the same day was self-produced and is said to contain funk, R&B, and soul influences.
- A New Testament was released by Christopher Owens. The second full-length solo release for the former Girls frontman was recorded with producer Doug Boehm.
- Carry on the Grudge was released by Jamie T. The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Cenzo Townshend.
- PlectrumElectrum was released by Prince. One of two Prince albums released on the same day, it features the all-female trio 3rdEyeGirl.
- The Breaks was released by Martin Carr. This is the second solo release for the Boo Radleys' guitarist/songwriter under his real name.
- Lily-O was released by Sam Amidon. The fifth full-length release from the Vermont-born indie folk artist features contributions from Bill Frisell and was produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson.
- Koch was released by Lee Gamble. This is the third full-length release for the British electronic producer.
- Innerworld was released by Electric Youth. The debut full-length release for the Canadian synth-pop duo features "A Real Hero, "the collaborative song with Collage that appeared in the 2011 film "Drive."
- Mended with Gold was released by The Rural Alberta Advantage. The third full-length release for the Canadian indie folk trio was co-produced by Matt Lederman and Leon Taheny.
- Time to Die was released by Electric Wizard. The eighth studio release for the British doom metal band was produced by lead singer Jus Oborn.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 3
- Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day for PlayStation 3 is released. short Peace is an anime compilation: – a unique mix of Japanese entertainment that gathers four short films and a video game in one disruptive package.
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax for PlayStation 3 is released. In P4AU, the characters from Persona 4 and Persona 3 once again find themselves teaming up to face off in the P-1 Climax, a series of battles which must be won before the world ends. The original cast of characters from Persona 3 and 4 are back to discover the mastermind behind the whole tournament, while a few new faces join the fight, including Junpei Iori, Yukari Takeba, Rise Kujikawa, and more. But standing in their way is the dual katana-wielding Sho Minazuki, a huge threat to everyone involved in the P-1 Climax. Worse yet, there's a Sho lookalike who can wield a Persona...
- Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King for PlayStation 3 is released. 'DARK SOULS II Crown of the Ivory King' is the third of 3 large-scale DLC additions to DARK SOULS II, and includes all-new stages, maps, boss characters, weapons & armor! In this third DLC, players will find themselves in a world shining bright with the glow of treacherous ice. Can you find and recover the lost crown?
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Chariot for PlayStation 4 is released. Chariot is a humoristic physics-based couch co-op platformer in which a brave princess and her suitor carry a funeral wagon through ancient caves, fending-off swarms of looters while amassing riches, to bury the King's remains in a worthy gold-filled tomb. If only that dead King would keep quiet...The Chariot’s large wheels and long tethers allow the heroes to reach higher ground, swing across chasms and perform all sorts of impressive maneuvers. Extract riches from the very walls of the caves in multiple environments, and make your way to the exit by avoiding envious looters or by beating them back as they attempt to steal your hard-earned loot! With skill-testing coordination mechanics and thrilling physics-based stunts required, Chariot will definitely please couch coop enthusiasts as teamwork and cooperation unlocks new possibilities.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor for PlayStation 4 is released. Fight your way through Mordor and reveal the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new story of Middle-earth.
- Natural Doctrine for PlayStation 4 is released. Natural Doctrine a challenging strategy title which features cross-play and cross-save. The games sets out to test your ability to conquer the evils that lurk in the sprawling networks of mines and ruins in the areas surrounding the fortress city of Feste.
- Watch Dogs: Bad Blood for PlayStation 4 is released. Assume the role of T-Bone Grady, the legendary and eccentric hacker and Aiden Pearce's trusted comrade. Now on the run from Blume, T-Bone must make the decision to run and start a new life or fight Blume to save an old friend. Face your shady past on your road to redemption. [Ubisoft]
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Invizimals: The Alliance for PlayStation Vita is released. Prepare yourself for fun on the run as the hunt for Invizimals becomes ubiquitous. Little and mysterious, these creatures live all around us but only your PS Vita can see them. Follow Invizimals through your garden, on the bus or in the playground, capturing your favourites to build a collection of 140 classic and new creatures. Link up with players of Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom on PS3 via the Cross-Play feature, stage frenzied four-player battles and trade even more Invizimals. [Playstation Europe]
- Futuridium EP Deluxe for PlayStation Vita is released. An old school shoot'em up with a modern twist. Futuridium EP offers fast paced, non stop, hard as hell action, with an original 45 minutes soundtrack and colourful, glitchy graphic.Free, on Pc Windows, Mac and (soon) Linux.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Forza Horizon 2 for Xbox One is released. Race through a wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day to night cycles. Connect with friends in this celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving. Explore exotic locations in more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars.
- Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments for Xbox One is released. It is now your turn to truly become Sherlock Holmes and lead your own investigation--actually, your investigations, as 8 captivating cases await you in Crimes & Punishments! Murders, disappearances, spectacular thefts, and other investigations will bring you to the cutting edge of the detective written in the pure tradition of Conan Doyle's novels. Each case offers real freedom to players, who will have to make important moral choices instead of simply enforcing justice by the book. All decisions have an influence in the game, so bear the weight of your choices!
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 54 people are killed by a series of car bombs in Baghdad, Iraq.
- BIRTHS
- Arat Hosseini, Instagram Star, born in Iran.
- DEATHS
- Rene Charland, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- We Are Men: Season 1 is released. After being left at the altar, Carter (Chris Smith) moves into a short-term rental complex, where he befriends three single men (Kal Penn, Jerry O'Connell, and Tony Shalhoub) who have experienced many failed relationships.
- ALBUMS
- VII was released by Blitzen Trapper. The seventh full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based experimental folk band is its first on the Vagrant label.
- Pure Heroine was released by Lorde. The debut full-length release for the 16-year-old New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced by Joel Little.
- Quarters was released by Seams. The debut full-length studio release for British electronic producer James Welch was recorded in four different locations in Berlin.
- R Plus Seven was released by Oneohtrix Point Never. The fifth release for experimental electronic artist Daniel Lopatin is his first disc with Wrap Records as Oneohtrix Point Never.
- Savages was released by Soulfly. The ninth studio release for the metal band led by Max Cavalera is the first with his son Zyon on drums and includes guest appearances from Clutch's Neil Fallon, I Declare War's Jamie Hanks, and Napalm Death's Mitch Harris.
- Tall Tall Shadow was released by Basia Bulat. The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was co-produced with Arcade Fire's Tim Kingsbury and Mark Lawson.
- The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 was released by Justin Timberlake. Drake and Jay-Z appear as guests on the second half of The 20/20 Experience project co-produced with Timothy Mosley and Jerome "J-Roc"Harmon.
- The Fifth was released by Dizzee Rascal. The fifth full-length release for the British grime rapper features guest appearances from Bun B, Jessie J, Sean Kingston, Tinie Tempah, will.i.am, and Robbie Williams.
- The Ghost of the Mountain was released by Tired Pony. This is the second full-length release for the indie folk band that includes Iain Archer, Peter Buck, Richard Colburn, Jacknife Lee, Gary Lightbody, Scott McCaughey, and Troy Stewart.
- Innocents was released by Moby. The 11th studio release for the electronic artists features guest appearances from Inyang Bassey, Cold Specks, Wayne Coyne, Skylar Grey, Damien Jurado, and Mark Lanegan.
- Aventine was released by Agnes Obel. The second full-length release for the Danish singer-songwriter was recorded in Berlin and self-produced.
- Breaks & Bone was released by R M Hubbert. The latest release for the Scottish flamenco-influenced guitarist was produced by Paul Savage.
- Days Are Gone was released by HAIM. The debut full-length release for the Los Angles indie pop trio of sisters was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and James Ford.
- Country Mile was released by Johnny Flynn. After a two-year acting stint at The Globe and in the West End, the British singer/actor returns with a self-produced album of Americana.
- Event II was released by Deltron 3030. Dan the Automator, The Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala return 13 years later with the follow-up to the sci-fi concept album about Deltron Zero and his fight against corporations. Guest appearances include: Damon Albarn, Black Rob, Zack De La Rocha, David Cross, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Lonely Island, Mike Patton, and Amber Tamblyn.
- Girls Like Us was released by PINS. The debut full-length release for the Manchester indie pop quartet was self-produced.
- Glow & Behold was released by Yuck. The British indie rock band returns as a trio for its second studio release after lead singer Daniel Blumberg left the band to pursue his own music.
- I'll Find a Way was released by The Blind Boys of Alabama. Produced by Justin Vernon, the latest release for the gospel group features guest appearances from Sam Amidon, Phil Cook of Megafaun, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Patty Griffin, and Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.