Dancing in the streets: Martha Reeves, of Martha and Vandellas fame, is running for mayor in Detroit.
Al Aronowitz, the rock journalism pioneer who introduced Bob Dylan to the Beatles, has passed away.
Two reissues showcasing the power pop mastery of Emitt Rhodes are due out soon from the Rev-Ola label, ICE reports. The Merry-Go-Round — Listen, Listen: The Definitive Collection features both the debut effort of Rhodes' first band and his first solo outing.
George Harrison's "Concert for Bangladesh" coming to DVD
The 1971 show that pretty much invented the concept of benefit concert will be out on disk Oct. 25, Reuters reports.
A new version of the soundtrack CD, featuring a previously unreleased Bob Dylan performance, will be out the same day.
Along with Harrison and Dylan, the show features performances by Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton and Leon Russell.
According to Reuters:
The DVD will boast the original 99-minute film and 72 minutes of extras, including a 45-minute documentary and previously unseen footage: Harrison and Dylan rehearsing "If Not For You," Harrison, Clapton and Russell performing "Come On In My Kitchen" during sound check, and Dylan performing "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" during the afternoon show. That track also will be added to the remixed two-CD album.
A new version of the soundtrack CD, featuring a previously unreleased Bob Dylan performance, will be out the same day.
Along with Harrison and Dylan, the show features performances by Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton and Leon Russell.
According to Reuters:
The DVD will boast the original 99-minute film and 72 minutes of extras, including a 45-minute documentary and previously unseen footage: Harrison and Dylan rehearsing "If Not For You," Harrison, Clapton and Russell performing "Come On In My Kitchen" during sound check, and Dylan performing "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" during the afternoon show. That track also will be added to the remixed two-CD album.
"Flash" TV series coming to DVD
According to TV Shows on DVD, the 1990 series starring Wesley Shipp will be out...sometime...in a "complete series" set.
DVD new releases for August
Aug. 2
The Complete Thin Man Collection
Alexander-Director's Cut
The Cosby Show Complete First Season
The Boatniks
Johnny Tremain
Toby Tyler
Aug. 9
John Cleese - Wine for the Confused
The Muppet Show Complete First Season
McMillan and Wife Complete First Season
Roswell Complete Third Season
Dallas Complete Third Season
Columbo Complete Third Season
Thundercats: Season One Vol. 1
Aug. 16
Sin City
The Simpsons Season 6
Will and Grace Complete Fourth Season
I Love Lucy Complete Fifth Season
The Andy Griffith Show Complete Third Season
Dick Cavett - Rock Icons
Aug. 23
The OC Complete Second Season
The Ring Two
Emergency! Complete First Season
Alf Complete Second Season
Kung Fu Complete Third Season
21 Jump Street Complete Third Season
Six Feet Under Complete Fourth Season
Aug. 30
Nip/Tuck Complete Second Season
Curb Your Enthusiasm Complete Fourth Season
Combat Complete Fifth Season
House Complete First Season
Roseanne Complete First Season
Whedon getting hopped up on "Wonder Woman"
Director Joss Whedon is working out the fine details for his upcoming Wonder Woman flick:
"I do not believe she will be flying. I think we have a guy who flies. I don't see her flying. She might jump. There could be some hopping. And there may in fact be an invisible plane. But if there is, it will be because it came out really cool."
More here.
"I do not believe she will be flying. I think we have a guy who flies. I don't see her flying. She might jump. There could be some hopping. And there may in fact be an invisible plane. But if there is, it will be because it came out really cool."
More here.
King Kong remake coming to DVD
The 1976 remake by Dino de Laurantis anyway. You'll need to wait a bit for Peter Jackson's.
Featuring Jessica Lange and, rather unfortunately now, the World Trade Center, the flick is due out Nov. 22. DVDAnswers posted this pic of the cover.
Featuring Jessica Lange and, rather unfortunately now, the World Trade Center, the flick is due out Nov. 22. DVDAnswers posted this pic of the cover.
Quick hits
A host of previously unreleased tracks by lounge music genius Esquivel are due out Sept. 6, Billboard reports. The album, The Sights and Sounds of Esquivel, is available for pre-order from Amazon now.
David Lynch wants to spread the good word on Transcendental Meditation, reports the Associated Press.
The New York Daily News has a roundup on the 75th anniversary of "Blondie."
Katie Holmes gives a behind-the-scenes report on the humiliation involved in creating her "Batman Begins" action figure.
Brittany Murphy will be back as Shellie in "Sin City 2," according to Superhero Hype.
There's a second trailer for Joss Whedon's "Serenity" here.
Bedazzled presents a whole buncha radio ads for blaxploitation flicks.
David Lynch wants to spread the good word on Transcendental Meditation, reports the Associated Press.
The New York Daily News has a roundup on the 75th anniversary of "Blondie."
Katie Holmes gives a behind-the-scenes report on the humiliation involved in creating her "Batman Begins" action figure.
Brittany Murphy will be back as Shellie in "Sin City 2," according to Superhero Hype.
There's a second trailer for Joss Whedon's "Serenity" here.
Bedazzled presents a whole buncha radio ads for blaxploitation flicks.
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