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.
Who is the best quarterback in the NFL? Last year, MVP and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes stood alone above the rest, but is this title now up for debate? One thing is for sure, and that is there is no lack of talent at the QB position in the NFL.
I wrote about Worlds when we were in the original play-in stage. It’s been an incredible worlds, from North America’s #1 representative, NRG, making it to the Quarterfinals (I called it, you’re welcome) to EU getting bounced lmao and all the Civil Wars that we have had (They picked a bunch of match-ups after each stage and ended up picking a lot of regions facing each other in earlier stages). The dust has settled, and we are on to the final four.
Tyler Hansbrough is one a polarizing player. I remember, as a Duke fan, HATING HIM.
The 2023/2024 NBA season just tipped off, and to be honest, I haven’t felt this excited about the NBA since the Raptors won the 2019 NBA Championship.
Another week, another great Run Your Race Episode. We yet again welcome another one of Theo’s 2014 class to the podcast, and I don’t think this one disappoints.
A “Franchise Quarterback” is probably the most valued asset in the NFL, and we saw plenty of teams take a chance at the QB position in this year’s draft.
Man, what a Grand Prix in Mexico City! If you have paid attention to our old podcast, you’ll know that this track is one of my favourites just based on how it’s designed. When you’re hitting the final sector of the circuit, you’re surrounded by fans, and it feels like you’re going to drive into all of the fans. It’s quite an immersive experience.
This Swedish dramatic mini-series follows the story of the beginning and rise of Spotify, the world’s most popular music streaming service currently occupying 30 percent market share. “
Long have I dreamed about going to an F1 race in person. The grid is a sacred place to many and an incredible weekend experience.
What is the best word to describe the Buffalo Bills right now? Maybe inconsistent or disappointing?
Another week down and another episode with another great guest. I was a fan of Tim Hardaway Jr. from his days at Michigan with fellow Canadian Nik Stauskas. He has a recognizable name in the basketball world because his dad was one of the premier guards of the ’90s. Known for his “UTEP Step” and killer crossover, he made a name in the NBA, leading to his Basketball Hall of Fame Induction in 2022.
Caleb Williams and USC stood on the hardwood court on Thursday night for the HoopLA, an annual tipoff event in Los Angeles. Caleb Williams is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. His presence in the stadium was monumental at HoopLA.
This is my favourite time of the year. All my esports fans, specifically league fans, know it’s time for World 2023.
I will start this article by saying I know absolutely nothing about futbol, football or football on this side of the hemisphere soccer.
At this point of the NFL season, we generally grasp what teams are in the mix of making a playoff run and the ones that should already be looking forward to next year’s draft. Some of the big heavyweights coming into this year with all the hype included teams like the Dolphins, the Eagles, the 49ers and, of course, the Chief, but was anybody talking about the Detroit Lions?
Taylor Swift has been travelling all over North America (and soon on International stages) with her Eras Tour, a concept that the singer/songwriter and world-renowned performer developed shortly after the pandemic ended.
Well, it finally happened; King Cameron was sent packing (again) unanimously (again) only this time, as Julie Chen Moonves pointed out, there would be no revival, and off to jury he goes.
When Gareth Edwards pitched the idea for his original sci-fi epic The Creator, studios told him it would cost $300 million. Luckily, Edwards envisioned a moviemaking process, allowing it to be made for less than nine figures. Through smart and efficient allocations of resources, he and his team were able to make the globetrotting visual splendour of his dreams.
Two heavyweights squared off last Sunday night, and what many thought to be the 49ers’ toughest game up to this point of the season ended up being their largest victory. “America’s Team” was no match for the men in Red and Gold as the 9er faithful were treated to one of the best all-around performances we have seen from their team this year.
Another weekend down in the F1 2023 season, and it’s about time we officially crowned Max Verstappen the world champion for this year.
One of the final favourite houseguests remaining got evicted last night. Mecole would have been someone I would happily be friends with inside and outside of the house, and in further proof that production is only letting us see certain things, somehow was the one evicted last night and seen as the more significant threat.
Last night marked the final game of the Blue Jays 2023 season and the third time in as many years that the team has made it to the post-season, only to be swept in the wildcard matchup.
We have officially dropped our second season of “Sessions” with our Inked NBA team.
For any OG Tidal League Fan, Danny Green is a familiar name to them. Now you may know him from his time as a North Carolina Tar Heel,
Well, it was a pretty bad week in the Big Brother House. No Wednesday episode, no head of household, no veto comp, no typical live eviction. Even the head-to-head competition that Cameron and Jared were meant to do and the final comp that Cam did on his own were pretty straightforward and uninspiring.
I just returned from Orlando, Florida, with Justin Gatlin, the world’s most decorated sprinter. Collaborating with greatness is never taken for granted, and when I have the chance to be around an individual like Justin, I ensure it’s purposeful. Justin’s story is one of resilience and triumph, from his early success in winning the 100M Gold Medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens to dethroning Usain Bolt in 2017.
You would think that making it to a Super Bowl for the second time and winning in a matchup against your brother would bring you as much fame and adoration as possible. Maybe, but for Travis Kelce, what has put the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on the map is a potential romance with Taylor Swift.
As some of you know, we went to LA to do a recording of “Run Your Race.” This time, one of California’s very own, Stanley Johnson, joined the show. I can say that back in 2012 / 2013, I was big on watching hoop mixtapes to see who was up next on the circuit. Stanley Johnson is someone that I heard about for a long, long time. The “Stanimal” from Mater Dei would be the next great two-way wing in the league, with an NBA-ready body. He played for arguably the best AAU team of all time, the Oakland Soldiers.
No one in the world expected a different result after our first race in Bahrain this year. Red Bull Oracle Racing have finally been crowned the constructors’ champions. Max is also a podium away from locking up the Drivers Championship for the third consecutive year. If you guys are avid readers here, you know that I don’t like Max and Christian Horner, but you also know that I respect greatness and give flowers when they are due.
I'm a couple of days late on this post because, believe it or not, I only just had time to sit down and watch Thursday's double eviction episode.
After an exhilarating third-place finish in this summer’s FIBA World Cup--capped off by an oh-so-satisfying win over the Americans in the bronze medal game--Canada’s men’s basketball team is off to the Olympics for the first time since 2000.
We made an LA trip that you’ll hear about more in-depth in the upcoming weeks and newsletter (so make sure you subscribe).
Last week, September 11, 2023, during the Toronto International Film Festival, Spike Lee sat down to discuss his latest documentary, NYC EPICENTERS 9/11-2021½, precisely 22 years after the 9/11 attacks.
Oh how the mighty have fallen… not reallyWell, for the first time this year, Red Bull Oracle Racing has not won a Grand Prix. This ends a massive streak for the team as Max’s dominance (record as well) of 10 races in a row has finally finished.
What an insane week in the Big Brother house and let me tell you, I am not impressed by any of it.
We’ve always had this incredible show that is consistent, entertaining, and represents my hometown of Toronto! The show I am talking about is "Hip Hop Hoops".
Myles Turner is someone our network is quite familiar with; we’ve had Myles on multiple shows, whether on Inked NBA, aka Sessions, or one of our original shows, the Tidal League Podcast.
The preseason is over, 53-man rosters are set, and fantasy drafts are complete. For football fans, this past weekend was everything they have been waiting for as we were treated to a dramatic Week 1 full of surprises, upsets and nail-biters. What you expect to happen never seems to come true in week one, as some of the best teams from last year, like the Chiefs, Bengals and Bills, will all be starting the year 0 - 1!
Canada won its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup with a 127-118 overtime win over the U.S. in the bronze-medal game on Sunday.
In a world where the youth are always considered the future, the media makes it seem like we have no time to prove ourselves before we’re “past our prime.”
Brandon Gardner (BG) of the University of Southern California (USC) enhanced smiles in partnership with KEEN Los Angeles in the City of Montebello helped Tidal League finish the summer off with our last sponsorship on August 27th. Brandon, Mr. New York State Basketball is a true leader on and off the court.
The NFL has been on our radar for quite some time, something we always knew was important for our business as we grow. As with anything at Tidal League, we always look at our pillars of Sport, Culture, and Storytelling; finding the right partner was the most important aspect of this new venture for us.
Sponsored by H&M for this episode (not really), Patrick T. Cooper is back, and even though his look may not be super fresh for this episode (his words not mine), his take on today's topic really is. Fresh and refreshing.
Max Verstappen has officially created history, becoming the first driver to win ten races in a row. It is a historic feat that speaks to how dominant he is and gives credit to the team out of Milton Keynes. Red Bull has created an incredible car and paired it with an incredible talent, leading to one of the most lopsided F1 seasons of all time. Ironically, he took it away from a fellow residential constructor in Sebastian Vettel, who was also racing under the Red Bull flag. Kudos to Max, as he is clearly the best driver today.
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