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This Just In: Ultraviolet Is Closing In July 2019

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I guess that I’ve been redeeming digital codes for the DVD’s and Blu-rays that I’ve been purchasing for a few years now and one of the means of getting these codes to a device of choice, I used the Ultraviolet service. Earlier today, this news hit my mailbox and I am sharing it with you for good measure.

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The Alert:
We are writing to inform you that the UltraViolet service is planning to shut down on July 31, 2019. You are receiving this message because you signed up for an UltraViolet Library or for a service that created an UltraViolet Library for you.

What does this mean for you?

** Between January 31 and July 31, 2019
– You can continue to access your UltraViolet movies and TV shows through the retailer(s) linked to your UltraViolet Library.
– You can also continue to purchase new movies and TV shows and redeem digital codes by following the redemption instructions. Depending on the retailer, these new purchases and redemptions may or may not be added to your UltraViolet Library.
– Linking your UltraViolet Library to additional retailers can maximize your access to your Library and help avoid potential disruption.
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Presenting The 2019 Juno Awards Nominations

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For the last couple of years I’ve been enjoying adding several award show nominations and winner rundowns to the context of our narratives and in a quest to keep bringing you some interesting stuff here on “The Chronicles” I’ve added the Canadian Juno Awards to the mix. These nominations were recently revealed by the folks over at the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and they celebrate artists from Canada. I felt that this inclusion would be a fun change of pace and let us reach even more people than before. Let’s take a look at the nominations.

JUNO Fan Choice Award:
Avril Lavigne (BMG*ADA)
Alessia Cara (Universal)
Bulow (Universal)
Elijah Woods, Jamie Fine (Big Machine/Universal)
Killy (Secret Sound Club, Independent)
Loud Luxury (Armada Music B.V. Sony NAV XO Universal)
Shawn Mendes (Universal)
The Weeknd (Universal)
Tory Lanez (Interscope, Universal)

Single of the Year:
“In My Blood” Shawn Mendes (Universal)
“Growing Pains” Alessia Cara (Universal)
“Not A Love Song” Bulow (Universal)
“Body” Loud Luxury” (Armada Music B.V. Sony)
“Pray For Me” The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar (Top Dawg Ent Universal)
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The 3rd Annual Bit Awards Show Returns To Celebrate Video Games & Creators

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Last summer we attended our very first “PLAY.NYC” Event and it was a cool place to learn what the talented developers and gamers are up to. Now its time to reveal the nominees in that conventions awards show. Take a look.

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The Press Release:
Playcrafting – one of the largest communities of game creators and fans in the U.S. – revealed today the full nominee line-up, its “Game Changer” honoree, and more of what’s in store for the 3rd annual Bit Awards – New York’s largest celebration of games on the rise – in partnership with Parsons School of Design. Beginning at 7 p.m. ET on February 1, 2019, game creators and enthusiasts will convene at The Auditorium at Parsons the New School (66 West 12th Street in New York, NY) to celebrate the year in games and the people who make them.

“Our incredible community is the heart and soul behind everything we do at Playcrafting,” said Dan Butchko, Playcrafting’s Founder and CEO. “The Bit Awards is the one time a year we gather creators and fans from across the country to honor games and industry leaders – both rising and established – through an interactive show that is sure to surprise and delight.”

Actress and producer Carolina Ravassa, well known as the voice of Sombra in Overwatch, will serve as host for the evening, taking attendees through world premiere trailers from cutting-edge studios, rock out performances led by award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer of fan favorites Just Case 4 and Street Fighter Zac Zinger, and much more.
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Full Winners Of The 24th Annual Critics Choice Awards

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The winners are in for the 24th Annual Critics Choice Awards and while we didn’t get to watch the broadcast and see the prizes doled out; I wanted to be sure to include the rundown for those who also missed it and have been enjoying our regular shares of the assorted awards shows. I’ve left the other nominees in my list as well so you can see who they were up against. Let’s go through the list beginning with the winners of the film categories.

Best Picture:
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
First Man
Green Book
If Beale Street Could Talk
Mary Poppins Returns
WINNER: ROMA
A Star Is Born
Vice

Best Actor:
WINNER: Christian Bale, Vice
Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born
Willem Dafoe, At Eternity’s Gate
Ryan Gosling, First Man
Ethan Hawke, First Reformed
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody
Viggo Mortensen, Green Book

Best Actress:
Yalitza Aparicio, ROMA
Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns
TIE WINNER: Glenn Close, The Wife
Toni Collette, Hereditary
Olivia Colman, The Favourite
TIE WINNER: Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born
Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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Tours and Festivals

The 2019 Governor’s Ball Music Festival Lineup Is Revealed

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The lineup for the three-day Governor’s Ball Music Festival were recently announced and I wanted to share the performers across this massive music happening for you all in case you were interested in it. Since the poster might look a tad small depending on how you are accessing this website, I’ve also included the artists on daily posters and in text just below that. Take a look.

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Day One: Tyler, The Creator, Lil Wayne, Brockhampton, Gesaffelstein, Jorja Smith, Blood Orange, Mitski, The Internet, Jessie Revez, Mo, Hippo Campus, Amber Mark, The Voidz, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Cautious Clay, Jeremy Zucker, Dennis Lloyd, Miles Kane, Hundredth, Still Woozy, Njomza, Deal Casino.

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Day Two: Florence and The Machine, Major Lazer, The 1975, Kacey Musgraves, Zhu, Vince Staples, Lord Huron, Ty Dolla $ign, Playboi Carti, King Princess, Denzel Curry, Clairo, Ravyn Lenae, Saba, Elohim, Sunflower Bean, U.S. Girls, Calpurnia, Dreamers, Suzi Wu, Easy Life Tobi Lou

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Day Three: The Strokes, Nas, SZA, Louis The Child, Kaytranada, Sheck Wes, Beast Coast (Joey Bada$$ and Flatbush Zombies), Lily Allen, Bazzi, Noname, Charli XCX, Bob Moses, SOB X RBE, Chelsea Cutler, 070shake, Parcels, Taylor Bennett, Soccer Mommy, The Underachievers, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, Jack Harlow, Aaron Aye, Shaed, Ric Wilson, Mkultra

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Piercing Ken Thoughts: This isn’t the kind of festival that we normally go to but I did have some interest when Guns N Roses had played. At the end of the day I couldn’t work it out to do that thing that I do and the weather was absolutely crappy according to the folks that did attend. So I will be taking a pass on this of course but wonder what you more open minded readers might think about it. You can chime in down in the comments below and especially so if you’ve ever attended this particular event.

Official Website: https://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/