‘Queen’ Hits Receive “Raw Sessions” Treatment With Digital Download Releases

Queen’s 1977 album News of the World is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and now previously unheard “Raw Sessions” versions of “We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You” have been released as digital downloads. Both tracks are part of the News of the World box set edition of News of the … Continue reading ‘Queen’ Hits Receive “Raw Sessions” Treatment With Digital Download Releases

Rami Malek Reflects on “The Master” Journey With Paul Thomas Anderson

The third episode of Mr. Robot, a conspiracy and pulse pounding series headlined by Rami Malek, airs tonight on USA Network (10 pm et/pt), and if you're an newbie to Malek's diverse body of work, I'd suggest taking a look at director Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious 2012 drama The Master. Also penned by Anderson, the story centers on Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix), a … Continue reading Rami Malek Reflects on “The Master” Journey With Paul Thomas Anderson

“Mr. Robot” Renewed for Second Season By USA Network

Although Mr. Robot has its premiere tonight (10 pm et/pt), the good news is signed, sealed, and delivered. The series has been renewed by USA Network for a second season. The pilot, which was made available online, has already collected almost 3 million views since its launch. The second season, which will feature at least 10 episodes, … Continue reading “Mr. Robot” Renewed for Second Season By USA Network

VIDEO: “Mr. Robot’s” Portia Doubleday on Real Life Hacking Experience

The good news for actress Portia Doubleday is that the top-notch pilot for Mr. Robot is a signal of good things to come for the promising show (she's a white collar co-worker/childhood friend of the series' protagonist, who's played by Rami Malek). In real life, however, Doubleday had first-hand experience of being hacked. "My information must have been sold, and I … Continue reading VIDEO: “Mr. Robot’s” Portia Doubleday on Real Life Hacking Experience

VIDEO: Rami Malek & Christian Slater Talk “Mr. Robot” & Paranoia

One show I have high expectations for, especially after watching the pilot, is the freshman thriller/drama Mr. Robot. The series centers on Elliot (an effectively paranoid yet inquisitive Rami Malek), a talented programmer who joins a hacker group (led by Christian Slater) that's out to take down the firm he's tasked to protect (he's a security engineer during the … Continue reading VIDEO: Rami Malek & Christian Slater Talk “Mr. Robot” & Paranoia