Friday, June 15, 2012
Jax Film Fest & WJCT Present Singalong Screenings
Jax Film Fest and WJCT are proud to present a Singalong
Screening of the original "The Muppet Movie."
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
THAT'S MY BOY
That’s my boy, also known as “one of the typical Adam Sandler movies.”
A few things in life are constant. You will have traffic when you are late, you will always meet someone important after you spill something on your pants, and Adam Sandler movies will be all alike. “That’s my boy” is no different for the perpetually trapped in the 80’s Sandler.
Sandler movies consist of: 80’s soundtrack, awkward main character that gets made fun of by others, Sandler acting with a goofy voice from back when he was a comedian, Sandler with silly hair, strangely endearing old woman who says and does inappropriate things, and what I like to call the Sandler gross out.
The Sandler “gross out” is some sort of movie madness that attempts to make you cringe because of the awkwardness, grossness, or surprising character behavior. This movie will make you laugh because of the train wreck effect. You want to see what craziness will happen next, but it really has nothing to do with the plot.
Donny (Adam Sandler) was a grade school kid who was seduced and exposed by his grade school teacher who gets pregnant before she goes to prison shooting Donny into the infamous tabloid spotlight. Todd (Andy Samberg) is his son, who changed his name from Han Solo to start life anew after not so awesome father figure, Donny, dropped out of his life. Donny needs money or he goes to prison for not paying income taxes. Todd is now a well-to-do broker getting married, and succeeding in life. So Donny shows up on the doorstep winning over the soon-to-be family and creating discomfort to the son he’s trying to get money from.
Silliness, gross deeds, inappropriate behavior, unbelievable plot turns, cameos from people whom have fallen out of the limelight, drinking, nudity, and WTF moments. Yep, it’s a typical Adam Sandler movie. Attempt to heartwarming ending ruined by odd character portrayal and we’re done. If you like Sandler movies, this will be your cup of tea. If you don’t get him, you won’t like it. You will laugh at the odd behavior and “oh crap!” moments, but once you’ve seen it…. You can check it off the list and let it blend into your past.
Dave Murawski
for Movementmagazine.com
A few things in life are constant. You will have traffic when you are late, you will always meet someone important after you spill something on your pants, and Adam Sandler movies will be all alike. “That’s my boy” is no different for the perpetually trapped in the 80’s Sandler.
Sandler movies consist of: 80’s soundtrack, awkward main character that gets made fun of by others, Sandler acting with a goofy voice from back when he was a comedian, Sandler with silly hair, strangely endearing old woman who says and does inappropriate things, and what I like to call the Sandler gross out.
The Sandler “gross out” is some sort of movie madness that attempts to make you cringe because of the awkwardness, grossness, or surprising character behavior. This movie will make you laugh because of the train wreck effect. You want to see what craziness will happen next, but it really has nothing to do with the plot.
Donny (Adam Sandler) was a grade school kid who was seduced and exposed by his grade school teacher who gets pregnant before she goes to prison shooting Donny into the infamous tabloid spotlight. Todd (Andy Samberg) is his son, who changed his name from Han Solo to start life anew after not so awesome father figure, Donny, dropped out of his life. Donny needs money or he goes to prison for not paying income taxes. Todd is now a well-to-do broker getting married, and succeeding in life. So Donny shows up on the doorstep winning over the soon-to-be family and creating discomfort to the son he’s trying to get money from.
Silliness, gross deeds, inappropriate behavior, unbelievable plot turns, cameos from people whom have fallen out of the limelight, drinking, nudity, and WTF moments. Yep, it’s a typical Adam Sandler movie. Attempt to heartwarming ending ruined by odd character portrayal and we’re done. If you like Sandler movies, this will be your cup of tea. If you don’t get him, you won’t like it. You will laugh at the odd behavior and “oh crap!” moments, but once you’ve seen it…. You can check it off the list and let it blend into your past.
Dave Murawski
for Movementmagazine.com
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Ultimate DANKO JONES DVD Collection to be Released in the United States on July 3, 2012
Double
Disc DVD includes Short Film featuring ELIJAH WOOD, SELMA BLAIR, LEMMY
(Motörhead) and More!
New
Documentary: Bring On The Mountain WORLD PREMIERE at NXNE 2012
on June 12, 2012
NEW
ALBUM Coming Fall 2012!
Canadian
rock phenomenon DANKO JONES is gearing up to release the first
ever official DANKO JONES DVD, entitled Bring On
The Mountain on July 3, 2012 in the United States. The two-disc
DVD features a comprehensive 90 minute documentary spanning the band’s
incredible career, including a slew of exclusive live clips from some of their
most memorable performances from around the world. In order to give their fans
the best viewing experience possible, the band has blended the greatest clips
and moments captured on video throughout their career—forming the outstanding
DVD that rabid DANKO JONES fans have been clamoring for. Shot
by the Diamond Bros., the documentary offers a unique insight into the ups and
downs of one of the hardest working bands around today.
An extra
special treat for fans comes in the format of a short film titled The
Ballad of Danko Jones. Based on Danko Jones’ most recent video trilogy,
the film features actors Elijah Wood, Selma Blair, Ralph Macchio, Jena Malone,
musicians Lemmy (Motorhead), Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE), and many other
familiar faces. All 19 music videos the band has ever made, including videos
that have not been available in over 10 years, are also included.
The world
premiere of Bring On The Mountain will take
place at the National Film Board during the NXNE Film Festival in Toronto, ON
on June 12, 2012 (encore performance on June 15), followed by The
Ballad of Danko Jones on June 13. Although DANKO JONES will
be busy touring in Europe, directors Josh and Jason Diamond will be on hand for
the premiere.
DANKO
JONES recently
wrapped up recording a new album at Noble Street Studios in their hometown of
Toronto, ON with producer Matt DeMatteo, and is currently in Vancouver working
on the final mixes with engineer Mike Fraser. The currently untitled album is
expected to be released early fall 2012.
DANKO
JONES’ most recent
full-length release, Below the Belt, is the band’s most
successful album in many years and includes their biggest commercial radio
single to date, entitled ‘Full of Regret’. The single was one of the most
played rock songs on Canadian radio in 2010 and charted within the Top 30 on
the US Active Rock charts. The album also charted in seven European countries +
Canada, including a top 10 position in Sweden. The band’s music has been
featured on television on HBO’s True Blood and CSI: NY, on video games like
Need for Speed Nitro and NHL 2011, and on the Saw VI and VII soundtracks—just
to name a few. DANKO JONES has performed with the likes of Guns
N’ Roses, Motorhead, The Rolling Stones, and more
and have sold-out numerous headline tours of Europe and Canada.
DANKO
JONES will be
taking part in a special European festival run kicking off on June 7, 2012 in
Sweden at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg. Fall dates in both the U.S.
and Canada will be announced shortly along with more European dates. See below
for all currently confirmed international tour dates.
CONFIRMED
DANKO JONES TOUR DATES:
06.07 –
Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg, Sweden
06.09 –
Millencolin 20 year festival, Örebro, Sweden
06.15 –
Azkena Rock Festival, Vitoria, Spain
06.28 –
Open Air St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
07.13 –
Optimus Live, Lisbon, Portugal
07.19 –
Hegyalja Festival, Tokaj, Hungary
07.20 –
Devilside, Oberhausen, Germany
08.01 –
Wacken Festival, Germany (Spoken Word)
08.02 –
Wacken Festival, Germany (Spoken Word)
08.17 –
Rockstad, Falun, Sweden
10.16 –
Circus, Helsinki, Finland
10.21 –
Docks, Hamburg, Germany
10.24 –
Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
10.25 – AB,
Brussels, Belgium
10.26 – Le
Trabendo, Paris, France
10.29 –
Arena, Wien, Austria
10.30 –
Longhorn, Stuttgart, Germany
10.31 –
Theater Fabrik, Münich, Germany
11.01 –
Postbahnhof, Berlin, Germany
11.02 –
FZW, Dortmund, Germany
11.03 –
Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
DANKO
JONES is:
Danko Jones
(vocals/guitar)
John 'JC'
Calabrese (bass guitar)
Atom
Willard (drums)
Monday, June 4, 2012
Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most Wanted
I’d be “Lion” if I told you it was bad.
Usually by the time a “kids” movie hits the triquel (sequel + 1) level you don’t expect too much out of it. Studios sometimes send them straight to video. Well throw that thinking away! (At least for Madagascar).
They’re all back. Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith), Melman (David Schwimmer), the Penguins, King Julien, the Chimps, and it’s another crazy ride. The penguins and chimps left to get help and gamble at Monte Carlo and Alex is getting tired of waiting for their return to save them from Madagascar and take them back to their zoo in New York. That leaves only one thing to do, get back on their own.
The zoo crew shows up in Monte Carlo where they stir up some trouble and get a predatory animal control officer, Captain Chantel DuBois, on their tails. Pretending to be circus animals, they escape on a circus train. The plan is to travel to London, perform for an American talent agent, and head back to New York. There are only a few hitches. The circus performs poorly, Captain Dubois will not give up the hunt, and they need an act.
This movie made kids squeal with laughter, adults chuckle out loud, and had music and quotes that stuck with you for the rest of the day. You’re kids will love the movie, even if they haven’t seen the first two movies. You may be surprised if after the movie you feel the urge to buy a rainbow afro wig. Grab the kids and go have some fun.
Dave Murawski
for MovementMagazine.com
Thursday, May 31, 2012
ET Blu-Ray Announcement
In Celebration of Universal Studios’ 100th Anniversary, One of
the Most Beloved Films of All Time Comes to Blu-ray™ for the First
Time Ever
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Steven Spielberg’s Unforgettable Adventure Debuts in A Digitally Remastered 30th anniversary Edition
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack With Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Copy
& UltraViolet™ October 2012
E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrial, Academy Award®-winning director
Steven Spielberg’s magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary
with its first-ever release on Blu-ray™ this October. Featuring
an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution
of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The
Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes
the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg,
and “The E.T. Journals” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the
film. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet™,
a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film, offering fans a chance to relive the
mystery, laughter and wonder of the iconic movie anytime, anywhere on the
platform of their choice.
In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became
the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different
weekends. Even today, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains
the fourth most successful movie of all-time1 in the United
States. Nominated for nine Academy Awards® including Best
Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing and Best Screenplay,
the film took home four statuettes for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects
Editing, Best Sound and Best Music for John Williams’ (Jaws) memorable
score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore (He’s
Just Not That Into You, Charlie’s Angels), Henry Thomas (Dear John, Legends
of the Fall), Dee Wallace (10, “Sons and Daughters”) and Peter
Coyote (“Law & Order: LA,” Jagged Edge).
“When E.T. The
Extra-Terrestrial premiered in 1982, it captured the imaginations
of people young, old and everyone in between in a way that was unparalleled in
modern movie history,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios
Home Entertainment. “A global cultural phenomenon—and the biggest box-office
blockbuster of its day—E.T. brought out the child in all of us. We
are thrilled audiences will now be able to experience the film in the
astounding quality of Blu-rayTM.”
BONUS FEATURES ON THE E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL ANNIVERSARY
EDITION BLU-RAY™:
- The
E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the
day-to-day experience of creating E.T from
never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy
Award®-winning cinematographer John Toll. This piece will give
viewers a unique feeling of being on the set and living the excitement of
what it was like to make E.T.
- Steven Spielberg & E.T.: Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors, as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.
- Deleted Scenes: Two scenes from 2002 version of the film.
· A
Look Back: A special insider’s look into the making of E.T. featuring
interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with
the film.
· The E.T. Reunion: The
cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
· The
Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to
screenplay, through casting and making the film.
· The
Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews
and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and
Steven Spielberg.
· The
20th Anniversary Premiere: Composer John Williams played the
score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release
premiere of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look
at this presentation.
· Original
Theatrical Trailer
· Special
Olympics TV spot
· Designs,
Photographs and Marketing
- E.T. Designs
by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
- E.T. Designs
by Carlo Rambaldi
- Spaceship
Designs by Ralph McQuarrie
- Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
- Production
Photographs
- Marketing E.T.
· UltraViolet™: The
revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them
in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to computers, tablets and
smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on
the platform of their choice. Currently available in the United States
only.
· Digital
Copy: The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a digital copy of the
film compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™, iPod™ touch, Android or
online retail partners.
· pocket
BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app
for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®,
Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features
made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high
resolution displays.
- Advanced
Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™
functions with ease.
- Video
Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing
them to instantly access any point in the film.
- Mobile-To-Go: Users
can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save
to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network,
enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Browse
Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free
previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their
device.
- Keyboard: Entering
data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
- BD-LIVE™:
Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to
access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!
BONUS FEATURES ON THE DVD:
· Steven
Spielberg & E.T.
· Deleted
Scenes
· A
Look Back
· The
E.T. Reunion
E.T.: THE GREEN PLANET
Universal is also partnering with leading independent games
publisher Chillingo to publish E.T.: The Green Planet for the
iTunes App Store. Inspired by a novel based on a story by Steven Spielberg,
players travel with E.T. to his home planet, explore and build extraordinary
intergalactic botanical gardens, and share their experiences with friends.
SYNOPSIS
When an imaginative boy meets a lost alien, it is the
beginning of one of cinema’s most endearing friendships, as Elliot (Henry
Thomas) helps the marvelous creature he calls E.T. find his way back home
before government agents can capture him.
FILMMAKERS
Cast: Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore, Henry
Thomas
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Written By: Melissa Mathison
Produced By: Steven Spielberg & Kathleen
Kennedy
Edited By: Carol Littleton
Director of Photography: Allen Daviau
Production Designer: James D. Bissell
Music By: John Williams
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLU-RAY™
Street Date: October 2012 – actual date TBD
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights
Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61123439
Running Time: 114:27
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1:85
Rating: PG
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0,
Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: October 2012 – actual date TBD
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights
Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61119825
Running Time: 114:27
Rating: PG
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0,
Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Snow White and the Huntsman (Universal)
The same story, told a newer way.
I was a bit skeptical with this one. It seems like there’s a Snow White everywhere you turn now-a-days. I wasn’t too sure Kristen Stewart could pull off anything but a troubled teen in love with a glittering vampire. This movie proved me wrong. It’s a new take on the same old fairy tale with a new twist.
Snow White (Stewart) has been locked away in a tower since her father’s murder at the hands of Ravenna (Charlize Theron) who uses her evil magic to drain the life out of the land and the peasants. Just when the Queen finds out Snow White’s heart can make her immortal, wouldn’t you know it, she escapes. Enter hunk-man Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) who finds himself tricked into tracking Snow down in the Dark Woods. And William (Sam Claflin), the Duke’s son, who once finding out his childhood friend is still alive, sets off to find and save Snow and bring peace to the land.
Now you have the plot.
The special effects in this movie were spot on. Even the full sized people playing dwarves were skillfully done. Theron plays the Evil Queen very well, Hemsworth’s part as Thor didn’t bleed into this movie, and it was a nice darker take on the favorite children’s classic. Then again, the Grimm versions of fairy tales were meant to be dark and scary. I was impressed with Stewart and they didn’t cast her as an unbelievable heroin like I had feared. She was a nice mixture of strong, yet helpless at time. I’m also happy that they avoided the obvious urge to make a love triangle with William, Huntsman, and Snow.
If you're expecting the same stuff from the ABC show, don't. You're in for something awesome in it's own right.
Definitely a “must see” for those who like their villains bad and all special effects fans.
by Dave Murawski
for MovementMagazine.com
I was a bit skeptical with this one. It seems like there’s a Snow White everywhere you turn now-a-days. I wasn’t too sure Kristen Stewart could pull off anything but a troubled teen in love with a glittering vampire. This movie proved me wrong. It’s a new take on the same old fairy tale with a new twist.
Snow White (Stewart) has been locked away in a tower since her father’s murder at the hands of Ravenna (Charlize Theron) who uses her evil magic to drain the life out of the land and the peasants. Just when the Queen finds out Snow White’s heart can make her immortal, wouldn’t you know it, she escapes. Enter hunk-man Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) who finds himself tricked into tracking Snow down in the Dark Woods. And William (Sam Claflin), the Duke’s son, who once finding out his childhood friend is still alive, sets off to find and save Snow and bring peace to the land.
Now you have the plot.
The special effects in this movie were spot on. Even the full sized people playing dwarves were skillfully done. Theron plays the Evil Queen very well, Hemsworth’s part as Thor didn’t bleed into this movie, and it was a nice darker take on the favorite children’s classic. Then again, the Grimm versions of fairy tales were meant to be dark and scary. I was impressed with Stewart and they didn’t cast her as an unbelievable heroin like I had feared. She was a nice mixture of strong, yet helpless at time. I’m also happy that they avoided the obvious urge to make a love triangle with William, Huntsman, and Snow.
If you're expecting the same stuff from the ABC show, don't. You're in for something awesome in it's own right.
Definitely a “must see” for those who like their villains bad and all special effects fans.
by Dave Murawski
for MovementMagazine.com
Friday, May 25, 2012
MEN IN BLACK 3
Columbia Pictures
Better than expected, and timeless. I went into the theater not expecting much more than what is currently being offered in this new era of remake and sequel and was actually surprised at how good this movie was. Men in Black was funny, original, and great. MIB 2 was ok. Men in Black 3 brings it all home.
Agent K is looking weary and old, Tommy Lee Jones’ part could actually be considered small. Young Agent K (Josh Brolin) and Agent J (Will Smith) do all of the heavy lifting against the new alien threat to Earth, Boris the Animal (Jemaine Clememt). Agent J doesn’t have the same spring in his step like in the earlier movies, but he still has a lot of mileage still in him. Boris escapes a moon prison after 40 years. His plan is to time travel to when the Young Agent K shot off his arm and arrested him. Boris means to murder Agent K allowing him to alter the time line and pave the way for his race to conquer Earth. K is still the leathery senior agent full of secrets, J is still the wise-cracking agent now seasoned, and Zed is dead (I guess Rip Torn was too busy to revise his role) and replaced by Agent O (Emma Thompson). The movie also pays homage to Frank the Pug in subtle background moments, leading one to assume Tim Blaney was also unavailable to reprise the voice.
Agent J follows Boris back in time to save his partner from being murdered, restore the time line, and to find out some of the “secrets” K always keeps from him. Boris is an odd spine shooting alien that reminded me of a cross between predator and Dr. House. The movie flowed well and was very amusing. I think they rounded off the relationship with Agent J and K rather well, illuminating some of the communication issues the pair had. Brolin nails the Agent K character that we’ve grown to love, even down to his mannerisms.
Whenever there’s a time traveling movie, watchers tend to over think it after the movie is finished, and this film is no different, but keep in mind, it’s just a movie. No space time continuums were ripped apart and look for a likeable character named Griffin. I saw the movie in 3D and it is worth the extra money to add the extra dimension.
Definitely put this one on your “to see” list.
by Dave Murawski
The Regular Guy Reviewer
for MovementMagazine.com
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Focus World's EXTRATERRESTRIAL available on VOD and theatrically 6/15
“Funny and sexy… a witty pic set on the fringes of science fiction and using alien invasion as catalyst for very human conflict.” -- John DeFore, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
**OFFICIAL ENTRY: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2011**
**OFFICIAL ENTRY: FANTASTIC FEST 2011**
From Focus Features, the premiere global brand in original and daring cinema, comes FOCUS WORLD. Charged with finding the most exciting voices in international and independent film, Focus World is proud to present EXTRATERRESTRIAL, the sexy and hilarious new sci-fi comedy from director Nacho Vigalondo (TIMECRIMES).
When Julio wakes up in a strange apartment after a night of partying, he’s pleasantly surprised to discover it belongs to a beautiful one-night-stand he can’t remember - Julia. What’s already an awkward situation is made even more so when they discover a giant flying saucer hovering above the city, which is now deserted. Now Julio must contend with a jealous ex-boyfriend, an eccentric neighbor – and very possibly the end of the world!
Extraterrestrial will be available nationwide on video-on-demand as well as other outlets in Focus World’s digital distribution network. The film will also be available to filmgoers across the country through Tugg (more info below) with initial theatrical releases in select cities including Brooklyn, NY (at reRun’s Gastropub Theater) and Seattle, WA (at the Uptown Theatre) on June 15th; North Hollywood, CA (at Laemmle’s Noho 7), on June 22nd; and in Texas (at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations) in June.
LOS LOBOS ANNOUNCE AUGUST 21 "KIKO 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION" CD AND "KIKO LIVE" CD, DVD, BLU-RAY
“A dark, dreamlike masterpiece from rock`s reigning roots rockers.”
- Greg Kot, The Chicago Tribune, 1992
“Kiko takes spectacular songwriting and arranges it brilliantly; it is the band's breakthrough album.”
- Peter Watrous, The New York Times, 1992
“Strong, versatile, intelligent and heartfelt, Los Lobos long has held a secure place on the roots-rock honor roll, but Kiko is the band's masterpiece--a startling leap forward in sonic reach and depth of vision.”
- Mike Boehm, The Los Angeles Times, 1992
- Mike Boehm, The Los Angeles Times, 1992
Los Lobos is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Kiko with the August 21 release of Kiko 20th Anniversary Edition on CD, and Kiko Live on CD, DVD and a 2-disc Blu-ray/CD set from Shout! Factory. The Kiko 20th Anniversary Edition features bonus material including demo versions of album tracks and live recordings, and new liner notes written by Los Angeles journalist and longtime friend of the band, Luis Torres. Kiko Live captures their February 24, 2006, performance at the House Of Blues in San Diego, CA, where the band performed the critically acclaimed release in its entirety, during a string of shows devoted to the album. Never before released or broadcast, Kiko Live also contains interviews with the band and others involved in the making of the studio album.
Released in 1992, Kiko was embraced by fans and hailed by critics as the band’s defining moment, the album that put Los Lobos back on the innovation track. The album, wrote All Music Guide, “demonstrated the breadth of their sonic ambitions.” Kiko was produced by Mitchell Froom, who received a Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year for his work on the album, and who had previously collaborated with the band on La Bamba. Dubbed “the album of the year” by the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, and one of “The Essential Recordings of the ‘90s” by Rolling Stone, Los Lobos also took home an MTV Music Video Award for Breakthrough Video for “Kiko and the Lavender Moon” in 1993.
Prior to Kiko, Los Lobos had been “segregating our influences, treating them parochially,” as Steve Berlin puts it: a rockabilly tune here, a Tex-Mex there, some folk, a bit of country, an R&B tune, plenty of classic rock. This time, they decided to take all of those myriad influences out of their separate boxes, toss them into the air and let them fall where they might. “Whatever our unconscious minds’ response was to the stimuli, that was what we wanted. We let our imagination take over and didn’t try to control it.”
They began recording new original Hidalgo-Pérez compositions such as “Two Janes,” “Peace,” “Arizona Skies,” “Short Side of Nothing” and “Rio de Tenampa,” self-producing and following their instincts sound-wise. Comments the band’s Cesar Rosas, “With that album we didn’t want to be tied down to all the conventional ways of recording, so we started experimenting and making up sounds.”
To date the beloved band from East L.A. has recorded 18 albums, including their most recent studio album, 2010’s Tin Can Trust. They’ve won multiple Grammy Awards, and continue to tour regularly. Born out of the desire to have a community-conscious event celebrating food, culture and music in their hometown, Los Lobos recently held the 1st Annual Los Lobos Cinco de Mayo Festival at Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre. The festival featured performances by preeminent LA bands X and Mariachi El Bronx, among others, with special guests Neko Case, Alejandro Escovedo, Dave Alvin, Phil Alvin, and Flaco Jiménez joining Los Lobos on stage.
Next year Los Lobos will celebrate 40 years together, a monumental achievement in a world where bands come and go in the blink of an eye. A rare example of longevity in a volatile music world that stresses style over substance, Los Lobos’ lineup has remained uninterrupted since 1984, when Berlin joined original members Louie Pérez, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, and Conrad Lozano, each of whom had been there since the beginning in 1973.
“This is what happens when five guys create a magical sound, then stick together for 30 years to see how far it can take them,” wrote Rolling Stone, and indeed, Los Lobos is a band that continually reboots itself and expands its scope with each passing year, while never losing sight of where they came from.
“There’s this thing that still happens, this musical thing,” says Pérez. “But if you took everything away, even the music, you’d still end up with four guys who were friends and hung out and grew up in the same neighborhood. And you can’t take that friendship away from us.”
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture - The Stuff You Grew Up On But Never Outgrew. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company's audio catalogue boasts Grammy(r)-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists and lovingly assembled album reissues. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.
Kiko 20th Anniversary Edition Track Listing
1. Dream In Blue
2. Wake Up Dolores
3. Angels With Dirty Faces
4. That Train Don’t Stop Here
5. Kiko And The Lavender Moon
6. Saint Behind The Glass
7. Reva’s House
8. When The Circus Comes
9. Arizona Skies
10. Short Side Of Nothing
11. Two Janes
12. Wicked Rain
13. Whiskey Trail
14. Just A Man
15. Peace
16. Rio De Tenampa
17. Whiskey Trail (studio demo version)
18. Rio De Tenampa (studio demo version)
“Holiday House Party With Los Lobos”
Live at Capitol Studios
Aired on NPR on December 25, 1992
19. Peace (Live)
20. Arizona Skies / Borinquen Patria Mia (Live)
21. Kiko And The Lavender Moon (Live)
Kiko Live Track Listing for Blu-ray/CD and DVD/CD
1. Dream In Blue
2. Wake Up Dolores
3. Angels With Dirty Faces
4. That Train Don’t Stop Here
5. Kiko And The Lavender Moon
6. Saint Behind The Glass
7. Reva’s House
8. When The Circus Comes
9. Arizona Skies
10. Short Side Of Nothing
11. Two Janes
12. Wicked Rain
13. Whiskey Trail
14. Just A Man
15. Peace
16. Rio De Tenampa
Bonus Performances:
1. Carabina 30-30
2. Volver Volver
3. La Bamba
Los Lobos Tour Dates
More information at www.loslobos.org
May 26 Aptos, CA Santa Cruz Blues Festival
June 1 Chicago, IL Park West
June 2 Iowa City, IA Iowa Arts Festival
June 9 Fulton, TX Rockport Music Festival
June 14 Tucson, AZ Rialot
June 15 Chandler, AZ Wild Horse Hotel
June 16 Albuquerque, NM Centennial Summerfest Main Stage
June 29 Las Vegas, NV Silverton Casino
June 30 Taos, NM Taos Solar Music Festival
July 1 San Rafael, CA Marin County Fair
July 5 Antwerp, Belgium Olt Rivierenhof
July 7 Weert, Netherlands Bospop Festival
July 8 Richmond, Surrey Kew the Music 2012
July 13 Newport, RI Newport Yachting Center
July 14 Greenfield, MA Green River Festival
July 25 Apple Valley, MN Minnesota Zoo
August 9 Kitchener, ON Kitchner Blues Festival
August 11 Beaverton, OR THPRD’s Summer Celebration
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
BBC HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE QUEEN'S PALACES & THE DIAMOND QUEEN ON DVD MAY 29, 2012 - JUST IN TIME FOR THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE
Suggested Retail Price: DVD $19.98
each ($24.98 each in Canada)
The Queen’s Palaces is approx. 177 minutes + bonus features/ single disc
Length: The Diamond Queen is
approx. 180 minutes + bonus features/ single disc
The Queen’s Palaces is approx. 177 minutes + bonus features/ single disc
BBC Home Entertainment
is proud to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee year, the 60th year
of her reign, with two new DVD releases, The Diamond Queen and The
Queen’s Palace on May 29, 2012.
Marking The Queen’s 60 years as Head of State of the United
Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, The Diamond Queen tells
the story of the young girl who never expected to reign over the United
Kingdom. Sixty years after she acceded to the throne, this landmark documentary
hosted by Andrew Marr looks at her role within the Monarchy and what she has
accomplished for her country and her people both at home and abroad. Told over
three hour-long episodes, it features interviews with prime ministers, world
leaders and members of the Royal Family, and closely follows The Queen’s
working engagements around the world for the period of more than a year and a
half.
The Queen’s Palaces shares an extensive
look into the history and architecture of the Royals homes in this special
documentary series presented by Fiona Bruce. Throughout these three remarkable
episodes, Fiona reveals the treasures behind the gates of Buckingham Palace,
Windsor Castle, and The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Discover the interior décor
that surrounds the Royal Collection as experts contribute their knowledge of
some of the world’s most prized possessions. Furthermore, learn about the
stories behind the creation of these incredible buildings. Over the course of
the series, chronologies of historical moments that embody the essence of these
prized properties are followed. As Fiona walks you through the palaces, objects
and art of profound historic importance are showcased including some other
quirky pieces of work. Bonus features include an introduction to the
series by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, discussing the role these
palaces play in the life of the Monarchy and in the history of Britain.
The Diamond Queen will premiere in the
U.S. on BBC America on Sunday, June 3 at 8:00pm EST, and aired in Canada on CBC
News on April 21, 2012. The Queen’s Palaces began
airing in the U.S. on local PBS stations in February 2012, and premiered in
Canada on TVO December 5, 2011.
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