Taylor Swift’s Concert Film Headed to Movie Theaters

Taylor Swift performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP)
Taylor Swift performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP)
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Taylor Swift’s Concert Film Headed to Movie Theaters

Taylor Swift performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP)
Taylor Swift performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP)

After crushing records with her billion-dollar concert tour, pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to light up the big screen with a documentary about the event that dominated the music scene this summer.

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will play in cinemas in North America starting Oct. 13, the "Anti-Hero" singer announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.

"The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I'm overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon," Swift said.

"Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged," she added.

The move by Swift provides movie theater chains such as AMC Entertainment, Cineplex and Cinemark with a high-profile title to help fill gaps caused by the actors and writers strikes in Hollywood.

Warner Bros, for example, recently delayed the highly anticipated November release of "Dune: Part Two" until the spring because striking actors will not promote the sci-fi sequel.

Adult tickets for Swift's documentary cost $19.89 each, a nod to Swift's "1989" album, and children's tickets will cost $13.13.



Oscars to Add New Award for Stunts

There will be an Oscar for stunts handed out at the 100th edition of the ceremony in 2028. Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
There will be an Oscar for stunts handed out at the 100th edition of the ceremony in 2028. Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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Oscars to Add New Award for Stunts

There will be an Oscar for stunts handed out at the 100th edition of the ceremony in 2028. Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
There will be an Oscar for stunts handed out at the 100th edition of the ceremony in 2028. Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

A new Oscar for stunts will be handed out when Hollywood's glitziest party celebrates its 100th birthday, awards officials said Thursday.

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said films released in 2027 will be eligible for an Oscar for Achievement in Stunt Design, AFP said.

"Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking," Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement.

"We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion."

Rules on eligibility and who will vote for the winner will be unveiled in two years' time.

The announcement marks the culmination of a growing campaign for a "best stunts" category at the Oscars, with supporters arguing that the input of the unsung performers who risk life and limb equals that of the sound mixers, makeup artists and visual effects gurus who are already honored.

Stunt work is already honored at some prestigious movie and TV ceremonies, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards where "Fall Guy" took home the 2024 prize.

The Academy has been expanding the Oscars to create more categories that reflect how complex filmmaking has become.

Last year, a new Oscar was established for casting, which will be awarded for the first time next year.