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by Daniel Andrade Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/Disney The concept of the visual album is not necessarily new. It could be argued that The Beatles' A Hard Days Night was the first "visual album," providing a short film that accompanied the hit record. Certainly, Prince's Purple Rain took that concept and expanded on it with a full movie, and not only brought the album to life but also garnered critical praise, including two Oscar wins for Best Original Musical and Best Original Song Score. However, in April of 2016, Beyoncé elevated the concept to a whole new level with her groundbreaking visual album Lemonade . In just 65 minutes, Beyoncé took viewers on a journey through the powerful lyrics of the album with moving visuals, incredible choreography, and plenty of meme-able moments. It's safe to say she set the bar pretty high for visual albums, so when it was announced that Beyoncé would return with another visual album that was tied to the live-action rema...

Courtesy of SkySoft Entertainment by Daniel Andrade With the recent announcement of SkySoft’s first feature film being developed, many were excited about the potential for Mayari . But did you know that Mayari is named after an actual goddess from Filipino mythology? While many of us may be familiar with the mythology of ancient Egypt (like Anubis), ancient Greece (Zeus and Athena, for example), and even Norse mythology (thanks to fan-favorite Avenger Thor and his father Odin), the deities of the Philippines are not as well known. With that in mind, I thought it would be a great idea to do a crash-course in these fascinating gods and goddesses to prepare us for what to expect in Mayari . Before moving on, it’s important to note one thing. Due to the nature of folklore, it’s not uncommon for these stories to have slight alterations or distinctions depending on the region where they are coming from. And even within one region itself, there are still sometimes variations withi...

San Diego - CA Along with the announcements of cancellations and delays, SkySoft revealed that they are currently in pre-production of their first feature film, Mayari . Not much is released but for now we can confirm that the film is written by Monroe Hayden during the pandemic of Covid-19. Hayden, who is half Filipino, has confirmed that the film will feature an all Filipino cast. No names have been confirmed to be attached to the project other than Hayden and co-producer, Daniel Andrade .

Courtesy of SkySoft Entertainment SAN DIEGO, California, June 26, 2020 (SkyWire) ⎼ SkySoft Entertainment announced today that, due to continuously fluctuating updates about the Covid-19 pandemic, they would have to adjust their programming lineup for the rest of the year and beyond. With infection rates and confirmed cases still on the rise in California, SkySoft could not in good conscience ask its cast and crew to go out on set and risk their health and safety. With this in mind, the following shows have been cancelled : Ronin Last Look Beyond the Screen Additionally, the following shows have been delayed : Sherwood Mutant 5 Love, Infatuation, and Stability Beast Finally, the Fox prequel series Eve is to be determined while future seasons of Sherwood have been cut. Season 1 will be it's only season. However, it isn’t all bad news. Along with the cancellation and delay announcements came the news that the upcoming docuseries about SkyS...

by Daniel Andrade Courtesy of the Library of Congress For over 400 years, since before the United States gained its independence, this country has suffered from a toxic disease that it has never been able to cure itself of. It may not be the same type of poison that it started off as, but it has evolved and persisted and continues to be just as dangerous today. America has a problem, and that problem is racism and the white privilege that has allowed this racism to persist as long as it has. What has made this problem much more glaring recently is the tragic death of George Floyd under the knee of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin.  While there have unfortunately been too many similar incidents involving police officers or other white men either brutally attacking or killing black men, many of which have also been recorded on camera, this incident was particularly grievous. Many are familiar with the appalling stories of Trayvon Martin , Tamir Rice , Philando ...

by Daniel Andrade Courtesy of Netflix Ryan Murphy is arguably one of the most prolific TV creators of our time. From Nip/Tuck and Glee to American Horror/Crime Story and Pose , Murphy is no stranger to making memorable and award-winning shows. His trademarks of a dark yet comedic tone, a cast of complex and layered characters, and a slick style that transcends genres are immediately recognizable from the first moments his shows begin. And yet, with all that clearly in mind, I have to admit I’ve struggled to complete many of Murphy’s shows. I’ve had no problems starting them, but after four to five episodes, I start to lose the drive to keep watching. While I’ve started almost every one of his shows, I’ve only seen three of them in their entirety ( Glee , the first American Horror Story, and American Horror Story: Cult , and admittedly that last one I basically forced myself to finish it because I made it past the 5 episode barrier). Oddly enough, I know I’m not the only on...