Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 7, 2006
Bob Dylan's Modern Times is the bard's first album to hit #1 since 1976. More Dylan.
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Beatles Beatleg expert Jon C. Winn has a new book out:
BEATLEGMANIA: An Illustrated DiscographyVolume One
This exciting book is the first in a series of illustrated discographies which will comprise the world's first accurate, detailed and exhaustive catalogexamining over 35 years of grey- and black-market releases.Volume One features details of early vinyl bootlegs, with over 380 full-color illustrations depicting front and back covers, labels, and more!Reliable track listings, fully cross-referenced to THE BEATLES' RECORDED LEGACY Historical context explained!Secrets and hidden references revealed!Future volumes will cover thousands of 45's, EP's, LP's, CD's, and DVD's!
Go here for more info or to order.
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USA Today looks at "Hollywoodland," the new docu-drama about the death of TV's "Superman" George Reeves.
Hollywoodland delves into whether Reeves' affair with a studio exec's wife led to foul play. But the film probes deeper, exploring whether simple unhappiness led the hero to millions of children to take his own life.
"How did he manage to impact a generation of kids and still not be happy about it? It ate him up as opposed to satisfying him," says screenwriter Paul Bernbaum, who was a childhood fan of the show.
More Superman.
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Efforts are afoot to help comics creator Lia Hernandez, who recently suffered a house fire.
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I want this shirt.
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Sharity: Check the Cool Wax blasts off for some Adventures in Sound and Space.
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The graphic novel adaptation of the 9/11 Commission Report has entered The New York Times bestseller list at #6.
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Fred Hembeck has posted another of his cool "classic cover re-dos."
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Beatles Beatleg expert Jon C. Winn has a new book out:
BEATLEGMANIA: An Illustrated DiscographyVolume One
This exciting book is the first in a series of illustrated discographies which will comprise the world's first accurate, detailed and exhaustive catalogexamining over 35 years of grey- and black-market releases.Volume One features details of early vinyl bootlegs, with over 380 full-color illustrations depicting front and back covers, labels, and more!Reliable track listings, fully cross-referenced to THE BEATLES' RECORDED LEGACY Historical context explained!Secrets and hidden references revealed!Future volumes will cover thousands of 45's, EP's, LP's, CD's, and DVD's!
Go here for more info or to order.
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USA Today looks at "Hollywoodland," the new docu-drama about the death of TV's "Superman" George Reeves.
Hollywoodland delves into whether Reeves' affair with a studio exec's wife led to foul play. But the film probes deeper, exploring whether simple unhappiness led the hero to millions of children to take his own life.
"How did he manage to impact a generation of kids and still not be happy about it? It ate him up as opposed to satisfying him," says screenwriter Paul Bernbaum, who was a childhood fan of the show.
More Superman.
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Efforts are afoot to help comics creator Lia Hernandez, who recently suffered a house fire.
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I want this shirt.
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Sharity: Check the Cool Wax blasts off for some Adventures in Sound and Space.
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The graphic novel adaptation of the 9/11 Commission Report has entered The New York Times bestseller list at #6.
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Fred Hembeck has posted another of his cool "classic cover re-dos."
Today's Best Song Ever: "Young Love" -- Sonny James
A beauty from the golden age of country pop. Try not singing along with chorus as Sonny pays tribute to the innocent days of first romance. This was a number 2 hit on the U.S. chart in 1957.
The galloping drums, simple bass and vocal backups swell gloriously, longingly throughout the song, but never go over the top.
Sample it
Availability:
Young Love: The Greatest Hits of Sonny James
DVD: "Mission Impossible" Complete First Season
Due out Dec. 5, this seven-disk set collects the entire 1966-67 season of the Martin Landau-Barbara Bain espionage series (Peter Graves doesn't show up until season 2). No word on extras yet.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon.
DVD: "Doctor Who" season 1 single-disk packages
Out Nov. 7, these four disks collect the first season of the revived "Doctor Who" series, previously only available in a box collecting the entire season.
You can pre-order each from Amazon by clicking the box art.
See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.
You can pre-order each from Amazon by clicking the box art.
See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.
DVD: "Gunsmoke: Directors Collection"
Due out Nov. 14, this three-disk set include episodes directed by the likes of Robert Stevenson (Old Yeller, Mary Poppins), Arthur Hiller (The Out-Of-Towners, Silver Streak), Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond, The Rose) and Andrew V. McLaglen (McLintock!, Chisum, Hellfighters).
Extras include:
* Amanda Blake on The Mike Douglas Show
* Four original CBS Gunsmoke Radio broadcasts
* Soundtrack scoring sessions
* Eight audio commentaries by the acclaimed directors
Featured episodes include:
Disc 1
Extras include:
* Amanda Blake on The Mike Douglas Show
* Four original CBS Gunsmoke Radio broadcasts
* Soundtrack scoring sessions
* Eight audio commentaries by the acclaimed directors
Featured episodes include:
Disc 1
- Magnus - 12/24/55
- Chester's Mail Order Bride - 7/14/56
- How To Kill A Woman - 11/30/57
- Buffalo Man - 1/11/58
- The Constable - 5/30/59
- Old Flame - 5/28/60
- Love Thy Neighbor - 1/28/61
Disc 2
- Cotter's Girl - 1/19/63
- US Haggens - 12/8/62
- Ten Little Indians - 10/9/65
- Which Dr. - 3/19/66
Disc 3
- Mannon - 1/20/69
- Captain Sligo - 1/4/71
- The Legend - 10/18/71
- Brides And Grooms - 2/10/75
It's available for pre-order now from Amazon.
DVD: "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." season one
Out Dec. 12 this is a five-disk set including:
* Commentary by: Jim Nabors (select episodes)Dolby Digital 2.0
* All 30 episodes from the 1964-65 season on five discs
* Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. pilot episode from The Andy Griffith Show
* Audio introductions by Jim Nabors on select episodes
* Jim Nabors interview on The David Frost Show
* The Jim Nabors Hour clip
It's available for pre-order from Amazon now.
* Commentary by: Jim Nabors (select episodes)Dolby Digital 2.0
* All 30 episodes from the 1964-65 season on five discs
* Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. pilot episode from The Andy Griffith Show
* Audio introductions by Jim Nabors on select episodes
* Jim Nabors interview on The David Frost Show
* The Jim Nabors Hour clip
It's available for pre-order from Amazon now.
DVD: "Forbidden Planet" Ultimate Collector's Edition
Out Nov. 14, this is a two-disk remastering of the classic 1956 film packaged in a tin box.
Extras include: Bonus features, vintage memorabilia and a Robby the Robot replica.
The two DVDs, minus the tin box and memorabilia, also will be available in standard packaging on the same date.
Both sets are available for pre-order from Amazon (click the box art below):
Extras include: Bonus features, vintage memorabilia and a Robby the Robot replica.
The two DVDs, minus the tin box and memorabilia, also will be available in standard packaging on the same date.
Both sets are available for pre-order from Amazon (click the box art below):
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