Long-Lost Metropolis Footage Resurfaces
Thu Jul 3, 9:55 PM GMT
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Zack de la Rocha to Release New EP
Thu Jul 3, 9:52 PM GMT
Billboard.com reports that Anti-Records will release the debut EP from One Day as a Lion, the collaborative effort of Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha and former Mars Volta drummer Jon Theodore.
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Ferrell and Cohen to Star in Sherlock Holmes Comedy
Thu Jul 3, 9:49 PM GMT
Variety reports that Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell will star as Sherlock Holmes and Watson respectively in a comedic take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective.
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George Clinton Keeps It Gangster
Thu Jul 3, 9:42 PM GMT
Billboard.com reports that George Clinton has enlisted the help of a slew of guest artists to appear on his upcoming release, George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love, a collection of cover songs due Sept. 16.
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Kenny Garrett to Release New Album
Thu Jul 3, 7:57 PM GMT
According to jazztimes.com, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett will release his 15th album, and first for Mack Avenue Records, on Sept. 23.
The report continues by saying that the album, titled Sketches of MD, is inspired by the work of the various artists who worked as sidemen for Miles Davis. The album was recorded live at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City with Garrett’s ensemble featuring pianist Benito Gonzales, bassist Nat Reeves, drummer Jamire Williams, and special guest tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders.
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Hurt Jumps into the River
Thu Jul 3, 7:55 PM GMT
According to a Variety report, William Hurt will star in The River Why, an adaptation of the David James Duncan novel of the same name.
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Bayreuth Opera Festival to Debut Online
Thu Jul 3, 7:52 PM GMT
According to an Associated Press report, Germany’s annual Bayreuth opera festival, which is devoted entirely to Richard Wagner’s 10 mature stage works, will for the first time provide an Internet stream of its opening performance of “Die Mei… More…
Rhapsody Embraces the Downloadable World
Thu Jul 3, 7:49 PM GMT
According to a Reuters report, in a move similar to the one made by Napster earlier this year, digital music site Rhapsody has opened a download store providing MP3 tracks compatible with the iPod in order to challenge Apple’s monopolistic music empire, iTunes.
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Polanski Directs Political Thriller
Thu Jun 26, 10:03 PM GMT
According to Variety, Roman Polanski will direct Pierce Brosnan, Nicolas Cage, and Tilda Swinton in an adaptation of the Robert Harris novel, The Ghost.
The report goes on to say that Cage will portray a ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister after the original writer was found dead. During the research process, the ghostwriter uncovers the Prime Minister’s clandestine dealing—dealings that might have lead to the death of the original writer.
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It’s a Wonderful Life according to Stevie
Thu Jun 26, 8:27 PM GMT
According to billboard.com, Stevie Wonder is not only about to embark on an international summer tour; he is also at work on two new projects.
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