TV / Film News

Kris Allen Announced as New American Idol

Source: Michael Ricci
May 21, 2009

Kris Allen beats Adam Lambert. More voters go for nice over glamour.

Minutes before Kris Allen was announced as the new American Idol, he and Adam Lambert sang “We Are the Champions," the 1977 smash by the rock band Queen. As the pyrotechnics sizzled and a large choir (including this year's other “Idol" finalists) backed them up, those two unlikely partners in bringing back heat to the long-running series had one last laugh together.

It was Lambert's moment. It felt ...

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DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation, June 22 - 28

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2009

MoMA PRESENTS WEEKLONG RUN OF DJ SPOOKY'S REBIRTH OF A NATION

Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid) Will Introduce and Discuss His 2008 Cinematic Remix of D.W. Griffith's Landmark Original Film on June 22

DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation June 2228, 2009 The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters

NEW YORK, May 19, 2009 - The Museum of Modern Art presents DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation, a weeklong run of composer, multimedia ...

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'American Idol's' Bigger Message

Source: Michael Ricci
May 19, 2009

Finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen help illustrate how people with cultural differences can make beautiful music together.

The two-part finale of hit series “American Idol," which begins tonight, is the most talked-about thing in television right now, partly because this season's contenders, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, are exciting performers. But it's also because they have done something unexpected: Their unlikely friendship has presented America with a new vision of itself, beyond the deepest divisions of the culture wars. ...

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Scorsese to Direct Sinatra Biopic

Source: All About Jazz
May 16, 2009

Martin Scorsese will direct a biopic of Frank Sinatra.

Phil Alden Robinson, which Universal Pictures and Mandalay Pictures have been developing the project after Sinatra life rights and music rights from Frank Sinatra Enterprises, a joint venture of the Sinatra Estate and Warner Music Group.

“We have dreamt of making a movie about Frank Sinatra, and Marty Scorsese is undeniably the perfect vision keeper for this project," said Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment Group, Peter Guber.

“It's an honor to be ...

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Wynton Marsalis on Letterman

Source: On Target Media Group
May 11, 2009

Wynton Marsalis will perform on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ this week, Wed May 13th.

The Pulitzer Prize & 9-time Grammy Award winner will perform the song ‘School Boy’ from his new Blue Note album He & She - his 5th Blue Note release that features 22 tracks of his signature jazz, as well as spoken word and poetry tracks, all centered around the theme of the relationship between man and woman.

The show will air 11.30 ET/PT, this ...

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Peter Krause Discovers Jazzy Side with Tamela D’Amico

Source: All About Jazz
May 11, 2009

Best known for his roles on ‘Six Feet Under‘ and ‘Dirty Sexy Money,’ Emmy-nominated actor Peter Krause recently added “producer” to his many credits - as in music producer.

The handsome TV star served as executive producer for jazz singer Tamela D’Amico’s new album, “Got A Little Story,” which came out April 14th.

“I like most music,” says Krause, who plays a little guitar but had never thought about producing an album until he called D’Amico to wish her happy ...

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Animal Collective on Letterman

Source: JamBase
May 9, 2009

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Playing for Change a Multimedia Movement

Source: All About Jazz
May 3, 2009

Bring It On Home

After we discovered Roger Ridley performing on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and asked him if we could record him singing the John Lennon version of Stand By Me, we were so blown away with his presence and enthusiasm toward music and people that we wanted to film his entire set. This song, Bring It On Home, Roger dedicated to Mark in that moment.

The Inspiration

Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created ...

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