TV / Film News

Scorsese, Robertson Waltz on With 'Shutter'

Source: Allegro Media
February 21, 2010

Nontraditional score for dark thriller is longtime friends' latest collaboration

“The Last Waltz" may have been a festive parting for the members of the Band, but for Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson, it was the opening number. Since directing Robertson and his bandmates in that famed 1978 concert film, Scorsese, 67, and Robertson, 66, have been close friends and consistent collaborators. From “Raging Bull" to Scorsese's latest film, “Shutter Island," Robertson has frequently consulted on the music in Scorsese's movies. ...

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George Kahn Music Featured on "Men of a Certain Age"

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
February 19, 2010

A message from pianist George Kahn: I had one of my songs featured on cable TV (TNT network) the other week--you can view it here. (Select “Television and Film")

Please read on for the details.

George

TNT | Men Of A Certain Age

This wry drama stars Emmy winner Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Golden Globe winner Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Emmy winner Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life on the Street, TNT's Salem's Lot). It ...

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Kevin Eubanks out of 'The Tonight Show

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2010

NBC confirmed online reports today that Kevin Eubanks, Jay Leno's affable bandleader, will step down from his post sometime after original installments of The Tonight Show resume in March.

Eubanks told the peacock he wants to try other things, a network insider said, though its still not clear when he'll abdicate his late night gig (or whether the entire band will go with him). For now, he is expected to be present for Leno's much-talked about return to Tonight on ...

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White House Celebrates Music That Fueled the Civil Rights Era

Source: All About Jazz
February 10, 2010

Grammy-winning singer Yolanda Adams performed during “A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" at the White House on Tuesday.

In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, a concert celebrating Black History Month. It's a continuation of the White House Music Series hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the event moved up to Tuesday night to dodge the brunt of a major snowstorm ...

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Haiti Relief Benefit to be Shown on HEC-TV

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 9, 2010

Tickets for the St. Louis Musicians for Haiti benefit at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9 at the Sheldon Concert Hall are sold out, but the event will be televised on HEC-TV (Channel 26/AT&T U-Verse Channel 99) and shown online at www.hectv.org.Hosted by author and former TV newscaster Julius Hunter and featuring singer Brian Owens, folk group Mayor Taylor, the Bottoms Up Blues Gang, pianist Peter Martin, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, singer Kim Massie, singer Christine Brewer and pianist ...

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Leno to Letterman: Thanks

Source: All About Jazz
February 9, 2010

Jay Leno to David Letterman: Thanks for Super Bowl ad invite

Leno said that “whatever happened in the last 18 years disappeared" when the two comics got together to film their surprise Super Bowl ad last week. “He was very gracious," Leno said Monday on his prime-time show, which ends Tuesday. “We talked about the old days. We told some jokes. It was really good to see him." Letterman's bitterness at losing the “Tonight" show job to Leno nearly two ...

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How David Letterman, Jay Leno and Oprah Winfrey Pulled off Their Secret Super Bowl Promo

Source: Michael Ricci
February 8, 2010

To pull off the surprise Super Bowl spot he did with rival David Letterman, Jay Leno flew secretly to New York on the NBC jet last Tuesday and managed to sneak into the Ed Sullivan Theater undetected wearing a hoodie, sunglasses and a fake mustache. Rob Burnett, executive producer of the Late Show, said keeping Lenos participation under wraps was the key to preserving the effect of the 15-second promo, which featured the two late-night comedians uncomfortably watching the Super ...

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Depp Directing Keith Richards Docu

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2010

Actor to begin work on the project next week

Johnny Depp will direct a documentary on Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, who served as an inspiration for Depp's Jack Sparrow character in “Pirates of the Caribbean."

A rep for Depp confirmed a recent report in the Serbian magazine Politika, in which he said he would begin work on the project next week. Depp and Richards have been friends for more than a decade. The guitar player also played Depp's ...

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