Movies and TvShows featuring "music-business" theme.
Empire is a drama series that follows the Lyons, a family in the music industry, as they navigate sibling rivalries, power struggles, and personal relationships. Set in New York City, the show explores the dynamics of the music business and the challenges faced by its characters, including a record label CEO, a singer, and a gay son. With themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal, Empire showcases the highs and lows of the hip-hop music world.
Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel is a magical girl anime series by Studio Pierrot which aired from 1983 to 1984 on Nippon Television. It went on to have five OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations. A three volume manga was released during the original TV run, with the story written by Kazunori Itō and art by Yuuko Kitagawa. This was the first of five magical girl anime to be produced by Studio Pierrot, and the first of these to feature the designs of Akemi Takada. In 2005, the web-poll for TV Asahi's top-100 anime of all time saw Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel poll 82nd. The series is currently streaming in North America via Yomiuri Group's planned Anime Sols video service, as of spring 2013. Thus far, a limited DVD release of the first thirteen episodes has been successfully crowd-funded at Anime Sols, with the second set of episodes currently in crowd-fund mode.
Eriko, a young girl with a natural gift for singing, is the only daughter of a famous music producer and a singer, whose death will be a hard setback for her.
Shut Up Flower Boy Band is a TV show that follows the story of a high school rock band. The members of the band, who come from different backgrounds, form a tight bond as they face various challenges in pursuing their dreams of becoming successful musicians. Along the way, they navigate issues such as friendship, love triangles, and the music industry. The show explores themes of passion, perseverance, and the bittersweet journey to fame.
Vinyl is set in the music industry of 1970s New York City and follows the story of a male protagonist who is a record executive dealing with hard times and a failing business. The show explores themes of drug addiction, murder, racism, and the challenges faced by the music industry during that time period.
Ji Seung Yeon fails her audition piece for an English music college by severely modernizing it, secretly returning home to South Korea in shame. Hiding out at her painfully shy friend's house, she joins him in auditioning to replace popular members of a boy band who are getting too old. Together, she and her friend make it through to a finalized group of eight competing for the few opening spots. No one but her friend and her uncle (director of the pop music company) and his assistant know she's a girl. The leader of the boy band, not in the know, starts questioning his orientation when finding himself progressively attracted to this "boy."
Love and Marriage is an American situation comedy which aired on NBC from September 21, 1959, to January 25, 1960, starring William Demarest.
During the late eighties, three good friends, Yi Wei, Chu Fan and Da Wei, formed a band called "Crescendo" out of their passion for music. After graduation, they established "Crescendo" Music Company to realize their dreams. Many years later, "Crescendo" has established itself in the music industry and successfully nurtured many homegrown talents. Chu Fan, Yi Wei and Da Wei have finally realized their dreams. However, the music trend in Singapore has changed in recent years and fewer youths are interested in Xin Yao music. "Crescendo" music school faces operational and financial difficulties. Just then, Chu Fan's ex-wife, Mei Ling returns from overseas. She sees the potential in "Crescendo" and wishes to invest in their business. Da Wei's crush Xue Li returns as well to be a vocal coach at "Crescendo". Since the return of the two, the three friends find themselves embroiled in complicated love affairs. Chu Fan accuses Mei Ling of wrongdoing because of a misunderstanding.
A look at the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Love Monkey is a TV show that follows the life of a music executive named Tom Farrell as he navigates the ups and downs of the music industry while also dealing with his personal relationships in New York City. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and career aspirations.
The movie tells the story of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Mississippi to his rise to stardom and his tumultuous relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It explores how Presley's music and style were influenced by African American culture and how Parker exploited him for financial gain. The plot also delves into Presley's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wife Priscilla, and the struggles he faced due to his fame and addiction. Ultimately, it showcases Presley's lasting impact on the music industry and his enduring legacy.
An educational program hosted by Gen Hoshino and his puppet "Kaisetsuin" that focuses on a "history changing" musician in each episode.
Throb is an American television sitcom broadcast in syndication from 1986 to 1988, created by Fredi Towbin. It revolved around thirty-something divorcee Sandy Beatty who gets a job at a small New Wave record label, Throb. Beatty's boss is Zach Armstrong, who looks like Michael J. Fox but dresses like Don Johnson. Beatty also has a 12-year old son named Jeremy. Beatty's best friend was Meredith, a single teacher who lived in her building, and her co-workers included hip business manager Phil Gaines, and Prudence Anne Bartlett, nicknamed Blue. During the second season, Sandy moved from her original apartment to the recently vacated penthouse in her building. She took in her co-worker, Blue, to help with rent, but the differences between straitlaced Sandy and the very free-spirited Blue became more pronounced as they both lived and worked together. Notably, it was the first time much of the American TV audience saw Jane Leeves, who later gained fame as Daphne Moon on Frasier. Also notable is the casting of a young Paul Walker, who played Jeremy Beatty for the first season. Walker became a leading man in Hollywood some 15 years later, particularly after his breakthrough role in The Fast and the Furious.
The Five Heartbeats follows the journey of a rhythm and blues group as they navigate the challenges of the music industry, dealing with infidelity, racism, drug addiction, and corruption. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the film explores the price of fame and the impact it has on friendships and cross-cultural relations. Through the ups and downs, the group must navigate their way to success while facing personal and professional obstacles.
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
In Buenos Aires, two socially-awkward thirty-somethings and a young con woman come together to form a rock band. Their music quickly catches the attention of the city's music scene, leading them on an unexpected journey of success and self-discovery.
A captivating mini-series documentary that delves into the rich history and impact of blues music, exploring its origins, evolution, and influential figures within the genre. Uncover the profound cultural significance and enduring legacy of the blues.
In Be Cool (2005), a music producer gets involved with the Russian mafia while trying to help an aspiring singer. With comedy, crime, and music intertwined, the movie takes the audience on a wild and entertaining ride.
Glitter is a story of a young singer named Billie Frank who rises to stardom in the music industry but faces challenges along the way, including a troublesome relationship and the murder of her lover. Despite the obstacles, Billie finds success and love on her journey.
That Thing You Do! follows the rise and fall of a rock band from a small town in Pennsylvania in the 1960s. The band achieves sudden success with their catchy song, but internal tensions and external pressures lead to their eventual breakup. The film explores the dynamics of the music industry and the challenges faced by a one-hit wonder band.