For the kids… Smokey Robinson Sings In “MOTOWN MAGIC” Animated Series A Motown legend is sharing his vocals with a new animated series. Smokey Robinson is the latest artist to sing through the storyline of Netflix’s new series MOTOWN MAGIC. Just like the name implies its based on the music of Motown. In addition to recording songs for the series, Smokey also serves as the executive music producer for the show that features classic Motown hits in each episode. Other artists lending their soulful sounds to the series include Ne-Yo, Becky G, BJ the Chicago Kid, Calum Scott, Skylar Grey, and Trombone Shorty. The series created created by Josh Wakely follows Ben, a wide-eyed eight-year-old with a big heart and an amazing imagination, who uses his magic paintbrush to bring the street-art decorating his city, Motown, to life. Source: Motown Magic/Netflix / Neflix Motown Music has dozens of worldwide hits, including “ABC,” “My Girl,” “Please Mr. Postman,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Superstition,” “Master Blaster,” “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing,” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” which are all featured in MOTOWN MAGIC. Watch Smokey above and the trailer below.
For the kids… Smokey Robinson Sings In “MOTOWN MAGIC” Animated Series A Motown legend is sharing his vocals with a new animated series. Smokey Robinson is the latest artist to sing through the storyline of Netflix’s new series MOTOWN MAGIC. Just like the name implies its based on the music of Motown. In addition to recording songs for the series, Smokey also serves as the executive music producer for the show that features classic Motown hits in each episode. Other artists lending their soulful sounds to the series include Ne-Yo, Becky G, BJ the Chicago Kid, Calum Scott, Skylar Grey, and Trombone Shorty. The series created created by Josh Wakely follows Ben, a wide-eyed eight-year-old with a big heart and an amazing imagination, who uses his magic paintbrush to bring the street-art decorating his city, Motown, to life. Source: Motown Magic/Netflix / Neflix Motown Music has dozens of worldwide hits, including “ABC,” “My Girl,” “Please Mr. Postman,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Superstition,” “Master Blaster,” “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing,” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” which are all featured in MOTOWN MAGIC. Watch Smokey above and the trailer below.
Disney has announced a release date in April 2014, but what else can we predict about Cap’s return to the big screen? By Kevin Sullivan Chris Evans in “Captain America: The First Avenger” Photo: Paramount Pictures Captain America might be only getting ready to strap on his shield for “The Avengers,” but Disney has already announced definite plans for his next solo adventure. In a press release on Thursday (April 5), Disney set the debut of “Captain America 2” for April 4, 2014 and gave a brief explanation of where the story will take us. “The second installment will pick-up where the highly anticipated ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ (May 4, 2012) leaves off, as Steve Rogers continues his affiliation with Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D and struggles to embrace his role in the modern world.” The news comes hot off talk of a short list for director candidates, so we’ve broken down everything we know so far about the “Captain America” sequel. The Setting The plot information confirms two items for the Marvel Universe. First, the film will definitely have a contemporary setting, an issue that there’s been some back-and-forth on since the release of “Captain America: The First Avenger” last year. Splash Page spoke with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the writers of “The First Avenger,” a year ago about their plans for the sequel, which they are onboard to pen as well. The writing team saw the flash forward to the modern era at the end of the original film as an opportunity to explore two different settings, leaving 40s Cap a possibility through flashback. “It’s sort of a weirdly huge opportunity for storytelling in that you know modern Cap through ‘The Avengers’ at that point, and just by the nature of what we were talking about before, there’s going to be a lot of his World War II history we haven’t shown,” Markus said. “We’re going to have two entire timelines to play with.” Nick Fury We’re also sure that Samuel L. Jackson ‘s Nick Fury will almost definitely survive “The Avengers.” Director Joss Whedon is notorious for killing characters, so with Fury removed from the list, the candidates for a possible early demise is whittled down. The Director We’re still a long way from seeing a second “Captain America” movie, the 2014 release date aside. With director Joe Johnston not returning, the production is currently seeking a director to lead Cap back into the fray, and a report last week from Vulture singled out Anthony and Joseph Russo from “Community” fame as candidates on Marvel’s short list of contenders. The Release Date While the specific date of April 4 is news, the year 2014 had been batted around for a while. Chris Evans spoke with the Playlist back in September about the effective spacing for the planned Marvel movies. “They may wait until 2014 until they release the next Cap,” Evans said. “Marvel has a lot of balls in the air, they aren’t going to cannibalize their films.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Avengers.” For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com .
But other judges opt to boot springy-haired singer, who was joined by Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone in the bottom three. By Adam Graham DeAndre Brackensick on “American Idol” Photo: Fox DeAndre Brackensick sang “I Like It” on Wednesday’s ’80s-themed episode of “American Idol,” but America didn’t like it and sent the springy-haired singer packing on Thursday’s (April 5) elimination episode. The 17-year-old from San Jose, California, came the closest so far this season to being a recipient of a judges’ save, after performing Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster” following the news he received the lowest number of America’s votes. “This boy right here, we’ve been watching him for two years. You’re an amazing performer, and I stand by that,” Jennifer Lopez told him. “I think you have an amazing voice, and you’re gonna share a lot with the world, I really do believe that. [But] I only get one vote. I’m sorry, we’re not saving you tonight. I’m sorry, baby.” Host Ryan Seacrest asked Lopez if that meant she voted to save him and the other two judges didn’t. “Yes, that’s what I’m saying,” she said. Brackensick wound up in the doghouse despite receiving positive remarks from the judges Wednesday. Lopez called his performance “natural” and Steven Tyler called it “amazing,” while Randy Jackson told him, “It was one of my best performances from you.” Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine, however, had a different take. “DeAndre was not great!” he barked. “DeAndre needs to come out and grow at a much faster pace. If you look at the boys, Joshua [Ledet] is growing in leaps and bounds, and DeAndre is growing marginally.” Iovine called him the “weakest of the boys” on Wednesday. Iovine had harsh words for several of the contestants Thursday; he said Hollie Cavanagh “is approaching this like a high school performer, and last night wasn’t even a great high school performance,” while he said Elise Testone delivered “an old-fashioned choke.” (It goes without saying that Iovine has become by far the most interesting, honest judge on the show, even though he’s technically not even a judge. Can someone go ahead and change that, please?) It was Cavanagh and Testone, in fact, who joined Brackensick in the week’s bottom three. Brackensick was the first contestant sent to those lonely chairs, followed by Cavanagh and then Testone. Cavanagh was sent back to safety first, leaving Brackensick and Testone to sweat it out. Also on the show, the Wanted performed their hit “Glad You Came” and Kellie Pickler ran through her new single “Where’s Tammy Wynette,” while Jennifer Lopez debuted her “Dance Again” video . What did you think of Brackensick’s elimination? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Top 13 Contestants
