If you need to be in a global community right now in order to grieve George Harrison here's a message board, some photos and the place to go to hear his last song.
These are some quotations from an Associated Press interview with George Harrison earlier this year.
On the success of the Beatles' greatest hits CD, ``1:'' ``The thing that pleases me the most about it is that young people like it. It's given kids from 6 to 16 an alternate view of music to what's been available for the past 20 years.
``I think the popular music has gone truly weird. It's either cutesy-wutesy or it's hard, nasty stuff. It's good that this has life again with the youth.''
``If a car comes past me in a traffic jam with a boom box going, I jump out of my skin. Those big booming basses. I'm just more sensitive to noise these days.''
On his recovery from the December 1999 stabbing attack: ``I feel pretty good. You know, it's a difficult thing to get over. But I feel like I've gotten over it physically. My breathing is a little bit less percentage than it used to be. Other than that, I'm pretty cool.''
On the reissue of his first solo effort, ``All Things Must Pass:'' ``It was the biggest thrill in a way that it was my first record. To be able to do all my own songs on one record was a novelty at that point, you know.''
``Only the fact that people have written about the reissue have I realized that it spent seven weeks at No. 1. At the time I did it, I can't remember even taking any notice of it.'
British Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to George Harrison.
A new song by George Harrison may kick off a rush for his catalogue of music.
Liverpool grieves for famous son George Harrison.
George Harrison brought "Something" special to The Beatles.
Former Beatle George Harrison has died at the age of 58. Rest in Peace, sir. And thanks for everything!
"The Jetsons" gets rewrite for live-action movie
Saturday morning's favourite space-age family, "The Jetsons," is once again headed to the big screen.
But unlike the 1990 animated feature film -- which included then-hot pop singer Tiffany voicing Judy Jetson -- the show is being developed as a live-action project, Variety reports.
Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "Stuart Little") is to direct.
The screenplay is being rewritten by Paul Foley and Dan Forman, whose credits include the upcoming Brothers Grimm spoof "The Fraud Prince" and the puppet-feature "A Chicken And A Monkey Walk Into A Bar," Variety said.
To promote his great new movie "Vanilla Sky" Tom will be cruising into MuchMusic. Man, I hope Ed The Sock does the interview!
Johnny Carson is donating $20,000 to Zoo Nebraska, which will use the money to renovate its primate building. The old building will be converted into the new Carson Center for Chimps. Eventually, the center will host a Leno Lounge for Losers.
He Had The Money
Jim Carrey is planning to play billionaire aviator Howard Hughes in a film to be directed by Chris Nolan of "Memento" fame. Daily Variety reports the pair are still searching for an appropriate way to tell the story.
Howard Stern confirming on his radio show that his ex-wife Alison got remarried last week, to an unnamed "garment center gazillionaire," as the New York Post described the groom.
A new survey suggests that the Internet is not cutting into the time people spend with their friends and families. Rather, it's cutting into their time for television.
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" may air without Regis. How about "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" with Dan Reynish?!??!??!??!
Country Singer Charlie Daniels is fighting cancer.
"South Park" takes on Osama. I hope Saddam doesn't get jealous...
New Line is abuzz of "Lord Of The Rings." But aren't we all?!?!
Is "Friends" coming back next year? At this point it's a decision, not a negotiation.
The new albums from Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney are struggling on the charts, which is too bad as they are both pretty good records.
The future of "who Wants To Be A Millionaire" isn't so rich. Watch it now, while you still can!
The next James Bond film is set to begin shooting despite an impending strike.
I Guess They Need The Money
Reps for the surviving Beatles and internationally acclaimed performing troupe Cirque du Soleil in talks to stage a musical production of the group's 1968 psychedelic cartoon Yellow Submarine in London, the Sunday Times reports. The show would feature acrobats, clowns, aerial contortionists and music, of course, by the Beatles.
I Guess He Is Due To Make A Crappy Film
Russell Crowe teaming with Imagine Entertainment and Revolution Studios to develop a dramatic big-screen version of the 1960s TV sitcom Hogan's Heroes starring Crowe.
He's Alright!
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield back home Wednesday after being released from Los Angeles' Cedar-Sinai Medical Center last night, six days after suffering a mild heart attack. Doctors say the heart attack was caused by the collapse of a small artery when Dangerfield had double-bypass surgery in March 2000, and the problem can be corrected with medication.
Why Can't They Just Leave Him Alone
Police raiding the Hollywood Hills home of actor Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) earlier this month, following up on accusations of child pornography. His publicist says police seized Reubens' "photography and erotic art collections" and that the actor is the victim of a blackmail attempt.
They are going to re- make the movie "Red Dragon", where we meet Hannibal Lector for the first time, whether we want them to or not. So I say why not have a great cast? It now looks as if Ralph Fiennes may join the cast. Bully for him!
Is the lovely Halle Berry set to be the next Bond Girl?
I watched it! It was hilarious! Many others watched it too as Carol Burnett and Co. sketches a huge night for CBS.
Okay, so here's the list of Playback Magazine's top Canadian films of the last 15 years:
1. The Sweet Hereafter (Atom Egoyan) 1997
2. Hard Core Logo (Bruce McDonald) 1996
3. Last Night (Don McKellar) 1998
4. The Red Violin (Francois Girard) 1998
5. Exotica (Atom Egoyan) 1994
6. Jesus Of Montreal (Denys Arcand) 1989
7. New Waterford Girl (Allan Moyle) 1999
8. Cube (Vincenzo Natali) 1997
9. Maelstrom (Denis Villeneuve) 2000
10. waydowntown (Gary Burns) 2000
11. The Hanging Garden (Thom Fitzgerald) 1997
12. Leolo (Jean-Claude Lauzon) 1992
12. Le Confessional (Robert Lepage) 1995
14. Margaret's Museum (Mort Ransen) 1995
15. Highway 61 (Bruce McDonald) 1991
This list is sparking some debate. Like where is "Strange Brew"?!?!? Oh yeah, it was released in 1983.
Hey Dan, you're asking, who's on Saturday Night Live in December? Well know you know!
By the way, P.W.A.H.S.N.L.I.N. stands for People Who Are Hosting Saturday Night Live In December. So now you know that too!
Nicole Kidman may haunt Jim Carrey in a spirited, untitled romantic comedy. Hey, and have you heard Nicole's duet with Robbie Williams on "Something Stupid"? It's awesome! Check it out!
Much like "A Bug's Life" and "Toy Story 2" before it, "Monsters, Inc." adds a bloopers reel at the end of the film to try and scare up more box office business. In a nutshell: They'll debut next week.
Some online music services are launching amid the Holiday rush. Sadly, it's no longer free.
The People's Choice Nominees have been announced. One of the major nominees is a man who's new show didn't last long. Luckily that didn't keep former ``Seinfeld'' co-star Jason Alexander from landing a nomination as favorite male performer in a new television series.
For the record, I wasn't nominated. And neither were you.
His Wife Is Now "Touched By An Angel"
Angel star David Boreanaz tied the knot with Jaime Bergman Saturday in Palm Springs.
She Wants To Be A Slave For Movies
Britney Spears, apparently getting more serious about her big-screen career, signing with agency ICM and creating her own yet-to-be-titled production company. According to the Hollywood Reporter, she's also in final negotiations with screenwriter James V. Hart (Contact) to write a film for her to star in. Britney's big-screen debut is the coming-of-age flick Crossroads, due out in February.
All The Who's In Whoville Are Counting Their Money
Universal's Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas pulling in more than $145 million in DVD and VHS sales, putting it in line to become the top-grossing home video of the year, according to studio estimates.
Not Only Can't She Drive 55, She Can't Drive
Former Noxema spokesperson and Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Rebecca Gayheart pleading no contest Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter, following a June accident in which her car struck and killed a nine-year-old boy. Gayheart was sentenced to three years' probation and 750 hours of community service, and her driver's license was suspended for a year.
This is a stupid truism to have to write about, but it's what I do so here goes: None of the music in the musical "Moulin Rouge" can be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.
I'm speechless...
For all of the money his films have made them the video industry will honour director Tim Burton next month.
One of the world's most beautiful women Jennifer Connelly has cozied up to The Incredible Hulk as a co- star.
The historic, legendary, and old. Very old quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young will tour North America again next year!
Can you guess where their one Canadain stop will be? If you said Moosimin, Saskatchewan, well you are just plain wrong!
Homer Would Drink 500 Beers
Animated couch potato HOMER SIMPSON is set to sing his own version of THE PROCLAIMERS' hit single 500 MILES. But instead of travelling a distance for a loved one, Homer will sing about 500 BEERS, if American television bosses and the band's management can reach a deal. A friend of the band says, "They've had a few celebrity fans down through the years, but Homer is king. As far as big name endorsements go, you can't top it."
The Sundance Film Festival has named the films in the 2002 festival.
The record labels are banking on Best- Of albums this holiday season. So support them! Buy the Barenaked Ladies Best- Of! It;s awesome!
She's already one of the world's most beautiful and talented women. Now, Kate Winslet releases a "Christmas Carol" single.
So it's settled. She's perfect!
These are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, November 27th, 2001
WILLOW (VHS & DVD)- Director Ron Howard and producer George Lucas, have THX digitally-remastered this movie for superior sound and picture quality for this new special edition release. The DVD is worth picking up if only for full-length audio commentary from Warwick Davis, but its also loaded with a few featurettes and a handful of TV spots and trailers.
MADE (VHSr & DVD)- The Special Edition DVD of Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn's MADE continues the trend. The disc offers commentary from Vaughn and writer-director Favreau, as well as deleted scenes & outtakes, 3 documentaries, a scene edit workshop, and a hilarious illustrated action commentary.
I SPY: THE ROBERT CULP COLLECTION, Vol. 1 & 2 (DVD)- The two volumes of I SPY episodes feature the final 7 episodes of the 82-episode series. Star Robert Culp wrote and/or directed all the episodes, and the discs include his audio commentary, and photos and original artwork from his personal collection of show memorabilia.
STAR TREK: TOS, Vol. 37 & 38 (DVD)
FARSCAPE, Vol. 9 (DVD)
*THE ROAD HOME (VHS & DVD)
POOTIE TANG (VHS & DVD)
10 VIOLENT WOMEN (VHS & DVD)
DIVIDED WE FALL (VHS & DVD)
AH! MY GODDESS THE MOVIE (VHS & DVD)
BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE (DVD)
Here are the New Music Releases for Tuesday, November 27th, 2001
LUDACRIS Word of Mouf (Def Jam)
NATE DOGG Music and Me (Elektra)
O-TOWN Live From NY (J)
Various Artists- THE CONCERT FOR NEW YORK CITY (Sony)
Plus... SMASH MOUTH, BROTHER EL, RECEIVER.
Seriously! Is that it? That list seems a bit small for this time of year. Oh well.
Brace yourself! If you follow this link you will see the scariest thing that you will see today.
Do you dare?!?!?
Paul McCartney pondered dance- pop for his latest album.
Ooops, he didn't again!
Harry Potter continues to "cast a spell" over North American moviegoers. Personally, I saw "Shallow Hal" again.
Rodney Dangerfield is recovering from a heart attack on his birthday. I hope Leno had nothing to do with it!
EA Ships SIMPSONS Racing Game For PS2
ELECTRONIC ARTS has begun shipping its SIMPSONS ROAD RAGE action racing game for the PLAYSTATION 2.
Set in Springfield and featuring a full SIMPSONS storyline, the CRAZY TAXI-like game lets you play as any members of the Simpsons family, as well as Apu, Ralph Wiggum, Barney, Krusty, and many more, in an effort to buy back the Transit Corporation from Mr. Burns.
Sandler & Zhang Attached to GOOD Comedy
According to The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Adam Sandler and Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) are attached to star in the romantic comedy GOOD LUCK, LIKES MUSIC. Written by tyro scribe Coleen Ventimilia, the film centers on a trailer park slacker (Sandler) who sends away for a mail-order bride (Zhang), who ends up being a musical prodigy.
Britney & Quincy Join New AUSTIN POWERS
VARIETY columnist Michael Fleming reports Britney Spears and Quincy Jones will play themselves in AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER. Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles from Destiny's Child, Michael Caine, and Seth Green also star.
Mulgrew To Appear In New TREK
An attendee of the Philadelphia's recent SLANTED FEDORA Con wrote in to say that Kate Mulgrew told fans at the event that she'll have a small cameo in the next Trek movie "STAR TREK: NEMESIS."
Oh, Captain Janeway, who won't you just go away?...
Macdonald & Lovitz Team For NBC Pilot
Former SNL stars Norm Macdonald and Jon Lovitz will play an odd couple living together in an untitled NBC sitcom pilot in the works at Adam Sandler's HAPPY MADISON Productions.
Possible Mad Cow Outbreak on THE WEST WING
The President grapples with the possibility of a Mad Cow epidemic on a new WEST WING airing this Wednesday night at 9, on NBC. Meanwhile, the First Lady urges Josh to meet with a powerful women's caucus over the proposed language of a U.N. treaty banning prostitution, and staffers are stunned at C.J.'s emotional outburst concerning the administration's renewal of its air base lease in a Mideast country that abuses its women.
FEAR FACTOR is back
NBC airs its special Celebrity Edition of FEAR FACTOR this Tuesday night at 8, featuring contestants Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire), David Hasselhoff (Baywatch), Brooke Burns (Baywatch), Joanie Laurer (WWF's Chyna), Donny Osmond, Coolio, and a surprise mystery player.
The special episode will include an event in which they all must plunge into a bucket of worms and insects head first.
And those of you taping the special take note -- It will run to 9:05 to try to prevent you from flipping around to new episodes of SMALLVILLE, NYPD BLUE, 24, or ROSWELL...
Celebrities Compete On MILLIONAIRE
ABC's fourth edition of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE kicks off tonight at 8, with contestants Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Shannon Elizabeth, Eve, Jon Favreau, Mick Foley, David Alan Grier, Martina McBride, Paul Rodriguez, and Meredith Vieira.
For the record, Norm MacDonald is still the best celebrity contestant ever!
Alanis plans to release 10 non- album songs. Gimme, gimme, gimme...
Howard Stern goes off the air in Canada.
He's no Pierce Brosnan. Ben Stiller is named "The World's Sexiest Funnyman."
Damn! Maybe I'll win next year!
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman end their marriage with a hug.
If you missed it, and still care, here are the results from "Survivor: Africa" Episode Seven. Personally, I watched it, but I don't care anymore.
Tom Green Goes Back To Television
Canadian goofball Tom Green developing a half-hour variety series for the WB network. Green tells the Hollywood Reporter the show will focus on the world of skateboarding, with pros "getting into all sorts of crazy and wacky adventures in different parts of the world."
It Only Took Five Days
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" surpassed the century mark Tuesday at the box office, but the film's $104.6 million total is $1.1 million shy of the five-day record set by "Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace in 1999."
To much surprise, Garth Brooks bounces Britney Spears from the top of the charts.
After a horrible year in movies all might be well in Hollywood. This year's Holiday movies are for fun and for Oscar. Either way, I can't wait to see all of them!
U2's "The Joshua Tree" has been voted the greatest album of all time.
Perhaps now the band might finally find what they are looking for.
Even thought it's not bad it's not selling very well. So Britain's best-selling tabloid launched ''Mick Aid'' today in a tongue-in-cheek bid to boost the flagging sales of his solo album "Goddess In The Doorway."
Harry Potter has come out. It's 2 and a half hours long and it made $93.5 million in it's opening weekend. Well move over Harry, here comes Frodo Baggins!
He's got an Oscar and he's dating Kate Winslet, so why work?!?! director Sam Mendes quits his day job.
He was very funny on "Friends" and in real life love is everything for hunky hunky super hunk Brad Pitt. Plus he was in "12 Monkeys" so he's got that going for him.
Here are today's new releases on DVD and video for November 20th, 2001.
THE MATRIX REVISITED (VHS & DVD)- This special release features a two-hour documentary on the making of the first MATRIX film, as well as never-before-seen footage from the upcoming sequels, and footage from the upcoming MATRIX anime. The documentary follows every aspect of the film's production, and includes interviews with the Wachowski Brothers and actors Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving, as well as graphic artist Geof Darrow (Hard Boiled) and fight choreographer Yuen Wo-Ping.
PLANET OF THE APES 2001 & PLANET OF THE APES: THE COMPLETE TV SERIES (DVD)- Sure, Tim Burton's PLANET OF THE APES is a great release, especially with the 13+ hours of bonus material on the DVD, like audio commentary from Burton & Danny Elfman, 6 documentaries, and 5 extended scenes... But the true Apes gem this week is the box set release of the TV series the originals spawned in 1974. The 4-disc set, which follows two American astronauts from 1981 who find themselves captured by a curious chimpanzee named Galen (Roddy McDowell) in the year 3085, features all 14 episodes of the show, including one that never aired on TV.
THE STUNT MAN: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX (VHS & DVD)
BRITNEY: THE VIDEOS (VHS & DVD)
PET SHOP BOYS: MONTAGE (VHS & DVD)
BEST OF 'FRIENDS' Vol. 3 & 4 (DVD)
THE GRINCH (VHSr & DVD)
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (VHS & DVD)
CEMENT (VHS & DVD)
UNCORKED (VHS & DVD)
BAD TASTE (DVD)
COWBOY BEBOP: THE PERFECT SESSIONS (DVD)
THE ITEM (VHSr & DVD)
PRANCER RETURNS (VHS & DVD)
THE PRESS SECRETARY (VHS)
MOTLEY FOOL: MONEY-MAKING LIFE-CHANGING SPECIAL (VHS)
SISTER WENDY'S AMERICAN COLLECTION (DVD)
SHANIA TWAIN: THE SPECIALS (VHS & DVD)
BACKYARD DOGS (VHSr & DVD)
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (DVD)
- MANOS: HANDS OF FATE, MITCHELL
DOCTOR WHO GIFT SET (DVD)
- Dr. WHO & THE DALEKS, Dr. WHO: DALEKS: INVASION EARTH 2150 AD
THE DIRTY HARRY COLLECTION (DVD)
- DIRTY HARRY, MAGNUM FORCE, THE ENFORCER, SUDDEN IMPACT, THE DEAD
POOL
POKEMON JOHTO: AZALEA ADVENTURES & BUGGY BOOGIE (VHS & DVD)
Plus... DVD debuts of TRANS, IMAX: ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA, GANG RELATED, THE DOGS OF WAR, AN EYE FOR AN EYE, INVASION USA, LONE WOLF McQUADE, LORD OF THE FLIES, STRANGE INVADERS, THE ANGRY RED PLANET, AT THE EARTH'S CORE, EMPIRE OF THE ANTS, I BURY THE LIVING, MORONS FROM OUTER SPACE, THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT, WAR GODS OF THE DEEP.
Will & Grace News
Blythe Danner and Beau Bridges play Will's parents on a special hour-long Thanksgiving episode of WILL & GRACE this Thursday night at 9, on NBC. The star-studded episode also guest stars Debbie Reynolds, Helen Slater (City Slickers), Jon Tenney (Brooklyn South), Lainie Kazan (The Nanny), and Kenneth Mars (The Producers).
In other W&G news, Canadian Eric McCormack will host the MY VH1 MUSIC AWARDS '01 airing live on December 2nd, 2001.
These are the new music releases for Tuesday, November 20th, 2001
JILL SCOT Experience (Epic/Hidden Beach)
PINK Missundaztood (Arista)
STING ...All This Time (Interscope/A&M)
MICK JAGGER Goddess in the Doorway (Virgin)
KID ROCK Cocky (Atlantic)
CREED Weathered (Wind-Up)
HOOBASTANK (Island)
SMASHING PUMPKINS Greatest Hits (Virgin)
PRINCE The Rainbow Children (Redline)
OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Very Best Of... (Ark 21)
BOYZ II MEN Legacy: Greatest Hits (Universal)
MARC ANTHONY Libre (Sony)
8BALL Almost Famous (Interscope
B2K: B2K iz Hot! (Epic)
DJ COLETTE Our Day (Nettwerk)
TIMBALAND & MAGOO Indecent Proposal (Virgin)
KELLY PRICE One Family - A Christmas Family (Def Jam)
JON SECADA Xmas (Epic)
DEANA CARTER Father Christmas (Beyond)
Plus... BONA FIDE, CATCH 22, JOHN CORBETT & DAVEY WILLIAMS, THE DEADLINES, ESO CHARIS, FUGITIVE ELF, N.E.R.D., ONESIDEZERO, PAPA M, THE TEMPTATIONS, and the soundtracks to LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, DEAN QUIXOTE, HOLIDAY IN THE SUN, KING OF THE JUNGLE, THE NEW GUY.
QUICK NOTES
- Linda Perry of 4 NON BLONDES fame co-wrote most of the new PINK album.
- Sting's new live album also airs as a 3-hour concert special on A&E this Saturday night at 8, and will also soon be available on DVD.
Buena Vista's in America, Alliance Atlantis in Canada, have unofficially set February 12th, 2002, as the tentative release date for Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. This will indeed be a special edition. Details to follow as soon as I get them...
Paramount has let it slip that their long-awaited Saturday Night Fever will finally see the light of day in 2002 (no word on Grease). We've also got word that the Star Trek II special edition will arrive on 6/25 of next year, with TNG Season 1 due on 3/19 and Season 2 following on 5/7.
Universal's quietly informed retailers that its 2002 slate will FINALLY include the Back to the Future Trilogy (reportedly due Summer 2002) as well as collector's editions of The Sting and Slap Shot. This is in addition to the DVD release of the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary Edition, which it's now confirmed will contain both the new cut of the film and the original theatrical version.
And finally, we've got word that Anchor Bay's forthcoming Evil Dead: Book of the Dead Edition will feature a second disc of the film's soundtrack, along with a booklet that will include 13 pages of new Book of the Dead artwork created by Tom Sullivan himself.
Stay tuned...
People Love Their Harry
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone conjured up a record $90.3 million over the weekend, according to final studio figures Monday. That surpasses the three-day $72.1 million record held by 1997's The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The boy wizard also earned $33.5 million on Saturday alone, marking the biggest one-day total ever.
Up next for the boy wizard? He will become the fastest film to hit $100 million.
Tony Hawk sells his life story to Disney. I hope it's not promoted as another film "...from the studio that brought you 'Remember The Titans."!
Jenna Elfman is spelling it out for the Alphabet network: S-A-V-E U-S! But does "Dharma and Greg" deserve to be saved?
The wonderful French film "Amelie" is garnering some well deserved Oscar buzz.
Ah buzz buzz! Ah buzz buzz..
Harvey Keitel has joined the cast of the next "Hannibal" film.
The director of "American Beauty" says that he is dating Kate Winslet. But isn't she a British Beauty?
It wasn't seen in every theatre showing Harry Potter this weekend, so if you need to see it, "Forbidden Love", the second "Star Wars- Epiosde II- Attack Of The Clones" trailer is now online.
Man, I can't wait!
Spears Says Song Captures Mood
Just days from her 20th birthday, pop star Britney Spears says her new ballad, ``I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman,'' is her favorite song because it captures her state of mind. In the song on her new album, ``Britney,'' Spears sings of being at an age where she feels she's ``caught in the middle.'' ``It's really where I'm at right now,'' Spears said in Sunday's edition of the Los Angeles Daily News. ``Yes, I'm on the verge of being a woman. I need my own identity. I need to grow and do things on my own.'' Spears, who leaves her teen-age years behind on Dec. 2, is on tour through late December.
And if you see her, tell her: "Dan says Hi!"
Postponed due to the September 11th attacks, Arnold Schwarzenegger's film "Collateral Damage" will now be released in February.
She has changed, altered, cancelled, postponed and been sick for several of the dates on her current tour, but when it wraps up in February Janet Jackson's final concert on her current tour will air on HBO.
Yes, it's "All For You." If you're a subscriber
In all of the studio's releases until at least the end of 2002 E.T. will be orbiting Universal's globe.
(Sing to the tune of Lollipop)
Money grab, money grab, oh money, money grab
Money grab, money grab- A money grab- ah
Uber- Babe Yasmine Bleeth has been charged in a Coke Bust.
Okay, I am warning you in adavnce. Here comes a tasteless joke! Are you ready for it? Alright, here it is...
So Yasmine has been charged in a coke bust. I'd like to help get her off.
(I warned you!)
For him it's not just a "No"- vember, Mick Jagger says that he has given up drink, drugs and partying for good.
There is still another journey to be had! Douglas Adams' final "Hitch Hiker's Guide" has been found.
We've all been hurt. Even the hunky, hunky super hunks among us have been heartbroken. Want proof? Well right now Brad Pitt is sighing over his lost love.
PS- He's on "Friends" this Thursday.
No, not the one Brad is sighing over, BRAD himself is on "Friends."
Prior to Friday's opening, Box Office pundits were saying that "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone" would be the first film to break the $100 million dollar mark for a non- Holiday weekend. Now, while it is true that Harry Potter has smashed all of the industry's records, it didn't do over $100 million. So is it a success?
Thankfully, the movie is good. So to that end, it is quite successful.
The Cure founder Robert Smith is working on his first solo album. It's a collection of collaborations with several of his friends including members of Siouxsie & the Banshees. By the way, The Cure's double Greatest Hits collection hit stores on November 13, 2001.
Charlotte Coleman, best known for her role as Hugh Grant's eccentric flatmate Scarlett in the 1994 blockbuster Four Weddings and a Funeral, found dead in her London flat on Wednesday. The 33-year-old British actress reportedly suffered a massive asthma attack.
A man has been found guilty of assaulting Cookie Monster. "A" is for assault...
If you are looking to get back in good with your partner, you might have some help. The American Film Institute is getting ready to name the 100 best love stories of all time.
Ah yes, love! Love is a many splended thing, love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is love!
For more on the American Film Institute, you are a link away.
Howard Stern has been cancelled. No, no, calm down! Not his radio show!
Among other things, "Harry Potter" is set to break the record for the amount of theatres showing a movie. And I still can't get a ticket!
Garth Brooks has released his new album "Scarecrow." And it features a duet with the incredible Trisha Yearwood!
As always, she's number one in our hearts, and now Britney tops the album sales chart as well.
Finally! Yes, the time has finally come! Soon there will be a reality show featuring Muppets!
Dad, what's a Muppet? Well, it's a cross between a mop, and a puppet...
Paul McCartney's new album is now available. It's called "Driving Rain."
With few exceptions movies open on Fridays. Sometimes Wednesdays, but usually Fridays. "Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones" will open on a Thursday. Thursday, May 16th, 2002.
Scott Evil lives! Seth Green is returning to the Austin Powers fold.
The Release Date Has Been Set!
"Austin Powers 3- Goldmember" will be released on July 26th, 2002.
I'll see you there!
Warner decides to Follow that Bird
Never receiving quite the same fame as its "Muppet" counterparts, the first "Sesame Street" feature Follow that Bird was a delight for children back in 1985. Now the all but forgotten film gets new life from Warner Brothers Home Video with a new DVD release.
After being evicted from Sesame Street, and placed in a foster home, Big Bird begins a long adventure wandering the country. Unfortunately for the big yellow bird, life outside of Sesame Street is quite a bit different. Con men, schuksters, and criminals take advantage of Big Bird until our hero ends up in a circus cage painted blue. In the mean time, Maria, Luis, and all the Sesame Street gang take off to find Big Bird and bring him back to his nest in one piece.
Currently, no information is available surrounding this title. No word on technical features or extras is available. The disc will be available on February 5th for $19.98. But it's coming, and for now, that is enough for me!
In January, Dreamworks casts The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Dreamworks Home Video took a break from publicizing their recently released "Shrek" to announce the upcoming release of Woody Allen's most recent - and heavily overlooked - fall project. The neurotic comedy Curse of the Jade Scorpion is coming to DVD in January.
CW Briggs is the top insurance investigator in 1940s New York. Well, that's what he keeps telling the top efficiency expert, Betty Ann "Fitz" Fitzgerald. Briggs prides himself on being able to crack any insurance caper by getting into the mind of the thief, but the hypnotic powers of the Jade Scorpion gets the mind of the thief into Briggs. Now his work is on the brink of disaster as he copes with his new love-hate, hate-love relationship with Fitz.
Presented in anamorphic widescreen , "Curse of the Jade Scorpion" contains its original 2.0 mono audio mix and will contain a theatrical trailer and production notes. "Curse of the Jade Scorpion" will be priced at $32.99. On January 29th, you can fall under its spell.
Even though it was little more than an informercial with hot models, very, very hot models, theVictoria's Secret TV special is causing sales to boost.
And not just sales...
"Survivor" is still kicking, but it continues to fade.
And let's not blame September 11th. Blame the current cast. They suck!
Look out Star Wars, E.T., and Titanic! Harry Potter is coming!
A year ago she watched the show on TV as a nobody and now Alicia Keys leads the pack with five nominations for the 29th annual American Music Awards.
These are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, November 13th, 2001
THE X-FILES: COMPLETE 4th SEASON (DVD)- It's another great X-FILES DVD box set! This one collects Season Four of the FOX series. The seven-volume set includes all 24 episodes from when the show was in its prime, as well as deleted & extended scenes, audio commentary, and a new 20-minute TRUTH ABOUT SEASON FOUR documentary.
CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL (VHS & DVD)
LARA CROFT - TOMB RAIDER (VHS & DVD)
AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS (VHS & DVD)
CHOPPER (VHS & DVD)
OSMOSIS JONES (VHS & DVD)
EVERYBODY FAMOUS (VHS & DVD)
ALONG FOR THE RIDE (VHS & DVD)
THE LONE RANGER Vol. 1 & 2 (VHS & DVD)
GATEKEEPERS: NEW FIGHTERS Vol. 2 (VHS & DVD)
CALE 54 (VHS & DVD)
MADONNA - DROWNED WORLD TOUR (VHS & DVD)
HENRY ROLLINS: UP FOR IT (VHS & DVD)
JEWEL: A LIFE UNCOMMON (DVD)
GREENDAY - INTERNATIONAL SUPERVIDEOS (DVD)
A*TEENS: DVD COLLECTION (DVD)
EMINEM: BEHIND THE MASK (DVD)
MICHAEL JACKSON: VIDEO GREATEST HITS - HISTORY (DVD)
Plus... DVD releases of MOONSTRUCK, BENNY AND JOON, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Widescreen), A ROOM WITH A VIEW, ELO: ZOOM TOUR LIVE, COFFY, THE CLOSET, DREAMSCAPE, MOLL FLANDERS, THE TOY, UNTAMED HEART.
You Take The Good, You Take The Bad
Tootie, Blair, Natalie, and Mrs. Garrett return for a two-hour FACTS OF LIFE reunion movie airing this Sunday night at 7, on ABC's WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY. The story finds the former residents of the Eastland Academy private girls' school coming back to Peekskill, NY to spend Thanksgiving together.
But where's Jo!?!??!
Babs Sees OCEANS
Barbara Walters welcomes the stars of the remake of OCEAN'S ELEVEN for an interview special airing this Friday night at 10 on ABC. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, and Julia Roberts will all appear to "share humorous and insightful aspects of their careers, their personal lives and parenting, as well as their thoughts and fears about the World Trade Center tragedy."
They're All Gonna Laugh At Him
Adam Sandler guest stars as himself on the incredible new show UNDECLARED tonight at 8:30, on FOX.
In the episode, the comedian visits the college campus for a concert and winds up going back to party with the guys at their dorm after the show, where he and his assistant hook up with Lizzie & Rachel...
She's gorgeous. She's a great singer. And the lady sure can write songs. (I would comment on her personality, and brain power, but I don't know her, so this other stuff will have to do).
"This Way", the new album from Jewel is now out. Wanna hear it?
It won't be available outside Canada until at least February of 2002, but for us Canucks, the new Amanda Marshall CD "Everybody's Got A Story" is in stores today.
La la la la la la la lah...
Barenaked Ladies have joined the Greatest Hits Parade.
Seriously though. I am Canadian, and as such it is my Patriotic duty to like this band, but putting all of that aside. This collection of songs stands up against any other greatest hits CD ever released by anyone. It is incredible!
Now do your Patriotic duty. Go and buy one!
Here are the other new music releases for Tuesday, November 13th, 2001.
RADIOHEAD I Might Be Wrong (Capitol)
PAUL McCARTNEY Driving Rain (MPL/Capitol)
MADONNA Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Maverick/WB)
BOY GEORGE ...Presents Lucky For Some (J-Bird)
KITTIE Oracle (Artemis)
JEWEL This Way (Atlantic)
SHELBY LYNNE Love, Shelby (Mercury)
LOVE Electrically Speaking (Almafame)
GHOSTFACE KILLAH Cuban Linx 2: Bulletproof Wallets (Epic/RZA)
BUSTA RHYMES Genesis (J)
MARC ANTHONY Libre (Columbia)
ROB ZOMBIE The Sinister Urge (Geffen)
SHAKIRA Laundry Service (Epic)
SEX PISTOLS The 76 Club (Almafame)
BAHA MEN Move It Like This (S-Curve)
MEST Destination Unknown (Maverick)
ONESIDEZERO Is This Room Getting Smaller? (Maverick)
MIRACLE Keep It Country (Universal)
ALLURE Sunny Days (MCA)
SEVENDUST Animosity (TVT)
ZERO 7: Simple Things (Palm Pictures)
NOAM CHOMSKY An American Addiction... (Alternative Tentacles)
Plus... AKA, ALL GIRL SUMMER FUN BAND, BLUETIP, JOHNNY BUSH, DEE CARSTENSEN, PETULA CLARK, JOE CORMIER, CURL UP AND DIE, SARAH DOUGHER, THE EARTHLINGS, EL VEZ, GARRISON, THE GET UP KIDS, LEE GREENWOOD, GUTBUCKET, TONY HADLEY, THE IRISH TENORS, KING CRIMSON, BARRY MANILOW, MONTELOCO, DENROY MORGAN, MOVIELIFE, Ms. TOI, MAURA O'CONNELL, RED SHIRT BRIGADE, SANTANA, ELLIOTT SHARP, SOOPAFLY LBC, SUPERTRAMP, JUNE TABOR, TATA & BRANDO, KEKE WYATT, and the soundtracks to BLACK KNIGHT, GINGER SNAPS, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, OLIVE JUICE, and SPY GAME.
Michael Jackson will co-direct his feature film debut in Toronto.
Lock up your sons!
After his new album "Scarecrow" has had it's day, Garth Brooks plans to be scarse.
Will this weekend's new movie release (Harry Potter) make records vanish?
A health group is targeting Coka Cola over it's connection with Harry Potter.
So have a Coke and a controversy. And see Harry Potter in theatres this Friday.
Paul McCartney says that Monday's plane crash in New York crash is a "...dreadful irony."
And by the way, Macca's new disc "Driving Rain" is in stores today.
PS- It's great!!!!
Director Sydney Pollack says that Tom Cruise has signed on for his Civil War Movie.
Hey, didn't Jewel do a civil war movie?!?
Is Rambo returning to take on Osama bin Laden. I sure hope not!
There has been another plane crash in New York.
American Airlines Flight 587 crashed on takeoff Monday morning in the New York City borough of Queens. For the latest information, go to CNN.
Once again, in this Post September 11th world, Hollywood executives have been asked to help.
Fleetwood Mac's new chapter begins without one of it's key members.
"Monsters, Inc" finished the weekend atop the box office charts, but it's time at the top will likley end this weekend as the "Harry Potter" juggernaut is near.
Meet Carolyn Dawn Johnson. She's a rising.
The new George Harrison song gives a publishing credit to "R.I.P. Ltd."
GORILLAZ Sequel, Feature Film In The Vine
GORILLAZ plan to begin recording their second album sometime early next year.
The album will be a soundtrack for a film starring the animated band which will be released at the same time.
R.E.M.: Shiny Yellow People, Cruise News
R.E.M. have announced a new version of the song "All The Right Friends," which they wrote somewhere between 1979 - 1981, will appear on the soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's VANILLA SKY. The band are also contributing the "Automatic For The People" track "Sweetness Follows," to the album, which features tracks from RADIOHEAD, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, and others.
R.E.M. also voice themselves on a new episode of FOX's THE SIMPSONS this Sunday night at 8. They appear at a hip new nightclub Moe opens after Homer is left in control of his bar and thrashes the place.
GUNS Tour Closes, Due To Kicking Bucket
GUNS N' ROSES have canceled their European tour set to begin in December, with manager Doug Goldstein taking the blame. "Following the euphoria of [the band's appearance at the] Rock in Rio [concert], I jumped the gun and arranged a European tour as our plan was to have the new album out this year," reads a statement released by Goldstein.
"Unfortunately, Buckethead's illness not only stopped the tour, but it slowed down our progress on 'Chinese Democracy.' I am very sorry to disappoint our fans, but I can assure them that this is not what Axl wanted, nor is it 'Another page from the Howard Hughes of rock,' as some media will no doubt portray it. I made a plan, and unfortunately it did not work out." The tour was to make up for a 14-date tour canceled in June after guitarist Buckethead fell ill with an unspecified stomach ailment.
You might not care anymore, but we now have confirmation that Mulder and Scully did have sex.
But was it an out of body experience?
Barenaked Ladies are planning a B- sides CD and a video compilation DVD.
For now, just buy their incomparable Greatest Hits CD.
Film actress, and wife of Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor is expecting a child.
The incredible Liz Hurley is expecting a baby.
TICK Series Premiere On FOX Tonight
THE TICK springs to life in a live-action FOX series premiering tonight at 8:30, starring Patrick Warburton (SEINFELD's Puddy), the man born to play the nigh-invincible superhero. The pilot of this Ben Edlund creation, produced by Barry Sonnenfeld, finds The Tick, sidekick Arthur, Captain Liberty, and Bat Manuel trying to stop a Soviet super-robot from 1979, known as the Red Menace, from assassinating former president Jimmy Carter.
Sounds great, and I can't wait!
FAMILY GUY Season Premiere Tonight
The animated FAMILY GUY series returns to FOX tonight at 8, with an episode featuring guest appearances from Adam West, Mr. & Mrs. Brady, a computer straight out of STAR TREK, and don't forget the Smurfs...
The episode, "Emission Impossible," finds baby Stewie shrinking himself to microscopic size and entering Peter's body in hopes of destroying all his sperm.
Hey Joe! What do you know? Okay, so you know that! But, what do you know about Britney Spears? That's what I thought! NOTHING! So here's everything you need to know about Britney.
Except whether they are real or fake, that is.
Salt Lake Olympics Gets Some Musical Confirmations
'N Sync, Bon Jovi and Christina Aguilera among the artists slated to perform February 24 at the closing ceremonies for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Organizers, however, are keeping details about the opening ceremony under wraps.
Okay, I'll be honest, it's me! I'll be performing!
George Harrison Back In Hospital (?)
British media outlets are reporting that George Harrison has been hospitalized again, this time in New York, to undergo more cancer treatment. The former Beatle was treated for a brain tumor earlier this year and had previously been treated for lung cancer and throat cancer.
The hospital had no comment.
Uber- millionaire Ted Turner gives $25 million to the United Nations.
Coming Soon: "America: A Tribute To Heroes", the CD, Video and DVD.
I'll take 2 please...
Michael Jackson's new album "Invincible" tops sales charts after it's first week. But watch out Mikey, there's a Britney a blowin'.
No, not here specifically! Her new album! Her new album!
An airline executive says that Hollywood Stars Are "Gutless Cowards."
Tim McGraw Wins Country Music Entertainer of Year.
I have always wanted to buy the first 6 Star Trek films on DVD, but I am glad I waited. Some news has surfaced surrounding the releases of the Special Edition of Star Trek- The Motion Picture on DVD. That info?:
"...Trekkers can look forward to the re-release of other "Star Trek" films on DVD before too long. Both Shatner and Nimoy say they have agreed to provide commentary for the upcoming discs."
So they will be re-releasing them. Whew! I am glad I waited!
Are you interested in the story I was reading? Go ahead! You know you are!
I hate to sound sceptical about this, but I will because I know the average person doesn't have a hope in hell.
If you think you have what it takes, Muchmusic is holding open VJ auditions across Canada. So if you fit into thier "demographics"- young, attractive in a 'unique' way, have very little personality, etc., then you should give it some thought.
Seriously, have you watched MuchMusic lately?!?! The only VJ worth watching is a sock. They don't have people who are a VJ, they have folks who are MT.
But good luck to you!
Sarah McLachlan covers The Beatles. And so do several others...
Since the TV show sucks, 20th Century Fox and Chris Carter are thinking about making another X- Files movie.
Finally, we get to see Mulder and Scully working together as parents, just like in the Dennie Quaid/Kathleen Turner movie "Undercover Blues"! Cool!!!!!!
Famke Janssen Says She Is: "Single And Proud."
Ever gorgeous actress FAMKE JANSSEN has slammed reports of a dalliance with hunky BEN AFFLECK - insisting she's quite content on her own. The statuesque MADE star, who split from filmmaker husband TODD WILLIAMS last year, is "absolutely not" looking for love, despite media reports that she bedded PEARL HARBOR star Affleck before getting bored and dropping him. She says, "He's part of a group of friends I've known a long time. We never even dated. I don't even like talking about dating. It's like having a stamp on your forehead: 'I'm available and I'm looking'." She adds, "I've been in relationships since I was 16, so it's nice to have a little break. It's nice to find out you can do things on your own - like I can drill things in my apartment with a power drill. I'm excited about that. "Before, I'd have asked the person I was with to do it. Little things like that give me satisfaction."
Columbia Records will be releasing a two-CD set of Paul McCartney's Concert for New York City on November 27, along with a DVD and VHS soon after. Sales of the album will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund, helping New York victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
ABC is promising not to edit out portions of "Saving Private Ryan" when the movie airs on Veteran's Day in America- Remembrance Day in Canada- this Sunday, November 11, 2001. The network will, however, air advisories warning viewers about the graphic violence.
Michael J. Fox's wife Tracy Pollan gave birth on Saturday to their fourth child. Esme Annabelle Fox weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Mother and child are doing well.
Has "The Family Guy" finally found a home? I hope so!
If, oops, I should write this all in capitals,- IF LAST WEEK'S "STAR WARS: EPISODE II- ATTACK OF THE CLONES- BREATHING" TEASER TRAILER WASN'T ENOUGH FOR YOU THERE WILL BE A NEW, LONGER STAR WARS TRAILER ON EVERY HARRY POTTER PRINT, WHICH IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD, WILL BE IN THEATRES THIS FRIDAY.
Filmmaker Peter Jackson, who is the Tolkien movie maker, sees no rivalry with Harry Potter.
But even if he doesn't see one, there is a bitch slapping imminent.
"Shrek" rakes in $110 million in it's DVD/Video debut. So I'll ask you again: Do you have yours yet?!?!?
Here are the new DVD and video releases for Tuesday, November 6th, 2001.
THE SOPRANOS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (VHS & DVD)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (DVD)
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S SET (DVD)
EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS (DVD)
SOUTH PARK: TIMMY (VHS & DVD)
SOUTH PARK: WINTER WONDERLAND (VHS & DVD)
THE WOODY ALLEN COLLECTION, Vol. 3 of 3 (DVD)- BROADWAY DANNY ROSE, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS, RADIO DAYS, A MIDSUMER NIGHT'S SEX COMEDY, THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO, & ZELIG
LEGALLY BLONDE (VHSr & DVD)- Reese Witherspoon offers up an audio commentary and the disc also includes two documentaries and a handful of deleted scenes.
BABY BOY (VHSr & DVD)
THE GOLDEN BOWL (VHSr & DVD)
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (VHS & DVD)
CAST AWAY: SPECIAL EDITION (VHSs & DVD)
FARSCAPE, Vol. 8 (DVD)
MTV'S INSIDE FEAR (VHS & DVD)
Plus... DVD debuts of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, GUADALCANAL DIARY, HALLS OF MONTEZUMA, THE YOUNG LIONS, A WING AND A PRAYER, OF MICE AND MEN, DOMINICK AND EUGENE, CHOOSE ME, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, COMA, and GREGORY'S GIRL, and sell-through videos of DUDE WHERE'S MY CAR and QUILLS.
BLUE Returns With New Blood
NYPD BLUE kicks off its ninth season tonight at 9 with a two-hour episode that says goodbye to Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroeder) and welcomes in a new cop played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Saved By The Bell). The series will feature several other new faces this season as well, including Esai Morales, Charlotte Ross, Vanessa Marcil, Garcelle Beauvais, and Jacqueline Obradors (Tortilla Soup).
BUFFY Musical Episode Tonight On UPN
The special musical episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER airs tonight at 8 on UPN.
The episode, "Once More With Feeling," involves a demon that forces the residents of Sunnydale to sing their most intimate secrets to one another. Creator Joss Whedon wrote the lyrics and music for all the songs in the episode, and all numbers are sung and danced by the cast members themselves.
Plus, if you look close, you'll see BUFFY executive producers Marti Noxon and David Fury make cameo appearances. And be sure to keep an eye on your VCR or TiVo, as the episode will run eight minutes long, just in case you'd hoped to flip over in time for the premiere of 24 or NYPD BLUE or something...
The extra footage won't be shown in future repeats of the episode.
THE SIMPSONS Halloween Special Airing Tonight
A new season of THE SIMPSONS doesn't officially begin until this weekend, but a belated new TREEHOUSE OF HORROR episode airs on FOX tonight at 8:30. In this 12th Halloween special for the show, a futuristic home voiced by Pierce Brosnan falls in love with Marge, Homer is cursed by a tarot card-reading gypsy, and Bart and Lisa spoof HARRY POTTER when they attend Springwarts School of Magicry.
And then there is that special appearance by the Trix rabbit!
Here are the new CD releases for Tuesday, November 6th, 2001
DAFT PUNK Alive (Virgin)
BRITNEY SPEARS Britney (Jive)
Soundtrack SHALLOW HAL (Island)
NATALIE MERCHANT Motherland (Elektra)
SHEILA CHANDRA The Struggle (Narada World)
FAITH EVANS Faithfully (Bad Boy/Arista)
GWAR Violence Has Arrived (Metal Blade)
LUDACRIS Word of Mouf (Def Jam)
THE OUTLAWZ Novokane (In the Paint/Koch)
RAS KASS Van Gough (Frontline/Priority)
SIGUR ROS Svefn-g-englar [EP] (Fatcat)
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Holidayland [EP] (Restless)
GEORGE STRAIT The Road Less Traveled (MCA Nashville)
8BALL Lay It Down (Virgin)
THE AVALANCHES Since I Left You (London/Sire)
Various Artists A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Vol. 5 (A&M)
Plus...APOCALYPTICA, AWAKEN, DAVID AXELROD, ALEX BUGNON, BETH NEILSEN, THE DIVINE COMEDY, DUNGEON FAMILY, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, GRAND PUBA, GUESS WHO, INNER LOVE, B.B. KING, THE LAST HARD MEN, DANNI LEIGH, DAVID LEWIS, LORDS OF ACID, THE NOMADS, KEITH PERRY, PINK FLOYD, RACER X, RUFF ENDZ, STRIFE, TWISTED SISTER, UGK, THE WALKMEN, and the soundtracks to THE WASH and AMELIE.
Billy Corgan Returns With ZWAN
It's been less than a year since the SMASHING PUMPKINS split, and Billy Corgan has unveiled his new band, ZWAN.
Made up of former PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlain, CHAVAZ singer/guitarist Matt Sweeney, and bassist Skullfisher, the band will play four intimate shows throughout Southern California later this month.
Since the PUMPKINS broke up, Corgan has also recorded material with Marianne Faithfull, Paul Oakenfold, and NEW ORDER.
His music was a part of all of our high school years and now Robert Smith talks about the new best of compilation from The Cure.
Since it's release last Friday "Shrek" has been shredding video sales records.
Hello "The Lion King!" I think you hear Shrek knocking, and I think he's coming in!
10 Musicians Nominated for Award
Ten music artists who have received critical acclaim but lack commercial success have been nominated for the first annual Shortlist award.
Among the nominees for the award are R&B singer Bilal, funk singer Nikka Costa, the cartoon rap group Gorillaz, and British singer PJ Harvey. Judges include Aimee Mann, Beck, Macy Gray, and rapper Mos Def.
The winner will walk away with a $10,000 check. In addition, organizers will donate $10,000 toward relief efforts for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The award ceremony will be held Nov. 19 in Los Angeles. Shortlist was created to honors artists whose albums sold less than 500,000 copies
Thinking he only has a good seven years left in his acting career Brad Pitt looks beyond fame.
Billy Joel- There's a classical side to The Piano Man.
Bruce Springsteen Wards off legal challenge. And speaking of Bruce Springsteen, "Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Live in New York City" is being released on DVD today.
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!
Daryl Hannah Sheds Her Prosthetic Finger
SPLASH star DARYL HANNAH has found the courage to show her missing finger stump - after baring all to play the role of a stripper in her latest movie. The actress had an accident when she was just three-years-old and cut off the end of her index finger on her left hand. In the past the actress has worn a flesh-colored prosthetic digit to cover the missing finger tip, and often kept her entire hand hidden in a pocket. But since her new movie DANCING AT THE BLUE IGUANA, in which she plays the racy role of a stripper, Hannah has found the courage to bare all. She says, "I had a bad accident and I got my finger stuck in the pulley of a water well at my grandmother's house when I was three." Her publicist NICOLE PEREZ adds, "If she does wear a prosthetic these days, it's only because someone specifically asks her to for her work."
Wow! I didn't know her's was fake. She always looked so actual and natural.
Britney Spears gives Toronto a look at her new image and sound. Unfortunately, that's all she gave. She leaves Hogtown the same way she came in.
Damn! If only she had called me back!
For the first time ever it will be 'toon time at The Academy Awards.
I know I promised to stop feeding the hype machine, but I can't help myself! So here's another Harry Potter story: The British film critics are saying that "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone" is perfect .
But then again, the number one song in the U.K. is "I Get High" by Afroman and the top CD is "Invincible" by Michael Jackson...
Tom Cruise will be narrating the Imax "Space Station" movie.
And that's all I have to say about that.
Paul McCartney has released a charity single. Now go and buy it!
The third time was not the charm for The Emmys as far as ratings are concerened. The Emmys were upstaged in the ratings by an almost 3 to 1 margin.
Personally, I watched both.
War films are making a comeback in Hollywood.
Happy Monday! The "Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones" trailer is now on line.
PS- It has Boba Fett!
Hypenate performer Jack Black prefers music to movies. Personally, I like his movies AND his music!
I guess he needs the money!
After seeing hs friend George Lucas re-release and alter his highly successful films, Steven Spielberg is digitally enhancing "E.T.- The Extra- Terrestrial." In one scene in the new version, you get to see the alien running up a hill.
But do you want to?
He is motivating no more! ABC has cancelled Jason Alexander's sitcom "Bob Patterson."
After two failed attempts at giving out television's highest honour, The Emmy Awards were finally given out. And in the end, "The West Wing" is best drama, but "The Sopranos" has better actors. Does that actually make any sense?!?!?
...Monsters, Inc. tramples all others at the weekend box office.
We won't know until Wednesday whether or not he's still the "King Of Pop" in North America but in the United Kingdom Michael Jackson's new CD "Invincible" debuts at number one.
With over a week until it's North American debut, Harry Potter flies into London.
Man, with all this hype, this movie better be f%&$#ing good!
Yankees lose! Yankees lose!! The Arizona Diamondbacks have won the World Series!
Nicholson Visits Ground Zero
Heroes working at New York's Ground Zero site got a surprise visit last Tuesday from JACK NICHOLSON. The legend arrived unannounced at the wreck of the WORLD TRADE CENTER to sign autographs and shake hands, and used his famous smile to get past various checkpoints. Rescue workers were shocked he wasn't accompanied by a bodyguard. One eyewitness says, "They found four bodies that day, so morale was pretty low. But energy levels rose a thousand percent when they saw who it was." The OSCAR-winner was taken up to the roof of a building overlooking the site for a better view of the devastation. The onlooker adds, "The sun was setting, and it was beautiful everywhere you looked except right in front of you. It's horrendous."
Nicholson, 64, who was provided with a hard hat, was briefly allowed to operate one of the cranes being used to dig out the layers of debris. He left after three hours, shaken by the experience, but glad he'd been able to show his support.
Without a doubt it is the best film of 2001. And now you can visit SHREK on DVD and video.
And man! Is it good!!!
The release date of her new album is set for February 25, 2002, and my birthday is February 20th. Hmmm, I wonder if Alanis is trying to tell me something...Either way, the lady has dropped some songs from her upcoming album, "Under Rug Swept."
And Happy Birthday to me!
The new Pixar film "Monsters, Inc. hits theatres today. I liked it because it was fun, but it just wasn't magical.
And even though it is no "Shrek," I will see it again.
The Fall/Winter blockbuster movie season begins this weekend, but it's already old news. Here's a look at the Summer Movie Season For 2002.
Wanna see a trailer for the next Star Wars movie, but can't get to a theatre right away. Well, here is all the details you need as George Lucas sends in the "Clones" (trailer).
PS- I thought it was awesome!!!
This weekend at your favourite local theatre it's Monster Movies and Movie Moneymakers. And then there is that Star Wars: Episode II teaser trailer to contend with.
Ah, what to see, what to see...
A teary eyed J.K. Rowling says she loves the movie made from her Harry Potter books. Really! She said that? With millions of dollars on the line, I expected that she would say she hated it.
Man, colour me surprised!
Neeson To Star In EXORCIST Prequel
According to The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Liam Neeson will play a young Father Merrin in the John Frankenheimer prequel to THE EXORCIST. The story revolves around the priest's first encounter with the devil while on missionary work in Africa.
Here it is! Yes it is here!
To day is the day that the incredible movie SHREK debuts on DVD and video.
Yes, SHREK arrives to own today with an all-new extended ending featuring over 150 characters from the film. The 2-disc DVD release offers over 11 hours of programming, including 15 minutes of new animated material, all sorts of activities for kids, filmmaker audio commentary, animated outtakes, and a ReVoice Studio that lets you voice your favorite character from the film. The video retails for a suggested $19.95, while the DVD is worth every penny at $24.95.
Now if you'll excuse me, I hear a store calling my name...
Set your VCR! It will only air once! Yessiree, I am talking about Buffy The Vampire Slayer...THE MUSICAL.
Sing it with me:
The villain: "This year the show has been ripe with dreck...
So would you mind if I bit you on the neck...
Buffy's Sister: No! You may not bite me...
I will be saved by my sister, Buh, huf- fey..."
Monsters, Inc. gets Star Wars and the trailer for next summer's "Scooby Doo" film will debut before "Harry Potter." Wow! Hard to pick a winner here!
I wish it was me, but it was him. Here's the answer the question of who Alanis went to the movies with for her song "You Outta Know." Seriously, I wish it had been me!
Rapper Jay- Z is being sued over his hit single "Izzo." Tha ziz zah stu pizz zed!!
The Concert For New York City raised over $30 million.
She may be a sexy mom now, so if you want to watch her when she was just a sexy singer Shania Twain has two new DVD's coming out. So come on over!
I was watching The World Series on television last night, so could you tell me what happened on "Survivor- Africa" last night?
Are Elizabeth and Amber still on?
Today is the day! It's Shrek (on DVD) versus Monsters, Inc. (in theatres). but only one has the extra Star Wars factor. Yes, the trailer for Star Wars: Episode 2- Attack Of The Clones bows in theatres today.
But I will be buying the Shrek DVD before the movie, and watching it immediately afterward!
After years of rumours, it is now confirmed. Brad Pitt will guest star on "Friends" November 22.
On December 21, 2001, he will be in theatres in "The Majestic." In December of 2002, Jim Carrey will entertain us with a ghostly comedy.
November Sweeps are upon us, but regardless of what happens over the next month, North American television viewers have allowed their old "Friends" to dominate this new TV season.
A new biography on Madonna says that she has spent her life looking for love. Well that's a relief to know! I thought she was always only looking for sex (like me).
The Rolling Stones are in discussions for a 2002, 40th Anniversary tour. Thankfully, there will be no new record.
A deal reached on Thursday resolves discord over some Dead guitars.
Hey! Do you need a laugh? Hey! No, seriously. Do it! You know you need a laugh right now!!
These are the new DVD and video release for Tuesday, October 30th, 2001
SWORDFISH (VHSr & DVD)- The DVD is enhanced with an audio commentary from director Dominic Sena, three alternate endings, and a couple of behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the thriller.
THE ANIMAL (VHS & DVD)
THE RULING CLASS: CRITERION (DVD)
MIDWAY: COLLECTOR'S EDITION (DVD)
THE AVENGERS '68 SET 1 & 2 (DVD)
ROBOTECH - MASTERS - LEGACY COLLECTION 4 (DVD)
ROBOTECH Vol. 7 & 8 (DVD)
MIFFY, Vol. 4 & 5 (VHS)
NOVA: SEARCH FOR A SAFE CIGARETTE (VHS)
THE SWEETEST SOUND (VHS & DVD)
VICTORIA & ALBERT (VHS & DVD)
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER - ROYAL ALBERT HALL CELEBRATION (DVD)
RHINO Acquires Entire GUMBY Library
RHINO Home Video has acquired the home video rights to the entire GUMBY animated series. The deal includes 214 total episodes of THE GUMBY SHOW and THE ALL-NEW GUMBY, created between 1956 and 1988. RHINO is planning DVD boxed sets of the complete library, as well as individual DVDs and VHS cassettes of the shorts, with an initial release planned for March 2002.
GUMBY is currently celebrating his 45th birthday, and a new GUMBY series is currently in the planning stages.
So, I better start saving my money right now...
Here are this week's new music releases for Tuesday, October 30th, 2001
EAGLE EYE CHERRY Present Future (MCA)
KRAFTWERK Expo 2000 [Single] (Astralwerks)
LENNY KRAVITZ Lenny (Virgin)
BACKSTREET BOYS The Hits - Chapter One (Jive)
MICHAEL JACKSON Invincible (Epic)
BARBRA STREISAND Christmas Memories (Columbia)
THREE 6 MAFIA Choices (Loud)
DEEP DISH Moscow (Studio K7)
NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN Final Moment (Birdman)
BABY LEMONADE High Life Suite (Sympathy...)
DOPE Life (Epic)
WES CROOK Savage Tactics (Cheez Factory)
FLICKERSTICK Welcome Home the Astronauts (Epic)
Various A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS, Vol. 5 (Interscope)
Various MTV TRL CHRISTMAS (Lava/Atlantic)
Various BETTER THAN THE BEATLES: A TRIBUTE TO THE SHAGGS
Plus... THE AVALANCHES, BENZINO, CHRIS BOTTI, E-DUB, FLAW, MASTA ACE, PAM & DODI, COLLIN RAYE, SUPERTRAMP, KEKE WYATT, and the soundtracks to HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and BEARS.
Sez Buffy: "Don't Call Me Sexy."
TV babe SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR hates being called sexy. The blonde BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star is well-known for being a Hollywood babe, but she'd much rather be famous for being clever.
The 24-year-old says, "Being sexy is being confident. "It's important to know you don't have silicone breasts falling out and a thigh-high skirt. "Sometimes you meet people and they think, 'Another cute little blonde actress'. That's not who I am."
That's right. It's not who she is. Plus she's not sexy. She never has been. She's hot! Really hot!
Tom to Wed Penelope?!?
Hollywood lovers TOM CRUISE and PENELOPE CRUZ will marry before the end of the year. Eight months after they met on the set of movie VANILLA SKY Cruise has proposed and they hope to tie the knot before Christmas. According to American tabloid NATIONAL ENQUIRER, the couple have begun househunting in Greenwich, Connecticut, and friends say that Cruise is arranging a Scientologist ceremony for him and his Catholic girlfriend. And the actor is sure that he has found his perfect partner this time, after his failed marriage to NICOLE KIDMAN broke down last year.
Friends of the actor told the National Enquirer, "Tom is telling pals he's certain his marriage to Penelope will last 'forever.' "He's been wooing her non-stop for months - and she's moved to Los Angeles to be near him."
According to the Newspaper, Cruise recently popped the question to Penelope, and was she delighted to say yes. Cruz, 27, recently revealed she longs to have kids with the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE star. She said, "Tom is a very special man. With him I am very, very happy. It's in my mind to have children."
Ahh, November is finally here. That means all of the best of the best will soon be seen on television. What do I mean by "best of the best," you ask? See for yourself. Here's an overview of the November sweeps uprising.
Will kids sit still for the 2 1/2 hours of Harry Potter?
What if there is free popcorn refills?
Johnny Cash is back in a Nashville hospital. Here's hoping the "Man In Black" doesn't live up to his reputation.
Michael Jackson's new album may debut at number one, but it's unlikley that it will set the world on fire.
Well, it's about time! The Simpsons are coming to Canada! I can't wait to meet them!
Yo, what's up?!?!
Sorry there haven't been any updates for a few days, but I have been in a car travelling to Toronto. I went through Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, MIchigan and a few others American States- man is American very, very patriotic right now. Did something happen there to bring them all together?!??!
And now, I am here in Toronto, back at work!
Pitter, patter, let's get at 'er!