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GenArt & Delta Team Up For Sundance Shorts
Think you'll never have a chance to get to Sundance? Well, if you're into making shorts this is your lucky day. For the second year, GenArt and Delta airlines are teaming up for a short film competition, "Delta's Fly-In Movies."
Buzz News Roundup, 1/29
- The movie-going populace disappoints me by making Epic Movie No. 1 at the box office this weekend, says Hollywood Reporter.
- But I'm holding out hope, because Sundance Film Festival gives the big awards to films dealing with important issues, says Variety.
- The Shins new album revives the midnight sale tradition at music stores, says AOL Music.
- Wired questions whether MTV can save itself with a new virtual world.
- "Arrested Development" star Will Arnett signs on for the new Will Ferrell movie, Semi-Pro, reports Variety.
- The Futon Critic has the scoop on the CW canceling "Reba," the network's highest-rated comedy.
- An overzealous censor bleeps all mentions of God from a version of The Queen for airlines, the AP reports.
- CBS has canceled "Armed and Famous" and ABC is moving "Knights of Prosperity" away from "American Idol," Variety reports.
- Meanwhile, unaired episodes of "Day Break" have finally surfaced at abc.com.
- I can't wait to hear what Brian Eno does with the next Coldplay album, which Pitchfork says he's producing.
- Insanely hyped new artist Mika has the No. 1 single in the UK, according to Billboard.
- British television is seeking a real-life Harry Potter, according to the BBC.
- Sacha Baron Cohen has been named one of Britain's most powerful people, according to Reuters.
Music Video: Apples in Stereo, "Same Old Drag"
I'm always torn when it comes to Apples in Stereo. I like the band's retro-futuristic, lo-fi sound, but sometimes I find the relentless perkiness and Robert Schneider's nasaly vocals a bit grating.
However, I really like what I've heard off the upcoming album, New Magnetic Wonder, which comes out Feb.
2007 Sundance Film Festival: The Cold, Hard Cash
My coverage of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival is almost over, as the event comes to a close in Park City, Utah. I've brought you previews of some of the promising comedies, dramas, dramedies and documentaries, so I figured I'd also mention some of the films that, thanks to big studios offering lots of money, will probably be coming to a theater near you (or Netflix) relatively soon. Check out which movies attracted the big money - and how much.
2007 Sundance Film Festival: Documentaries
The Sundance Film Festival has been in full swing for a week, and everyone seems to be having a grand old time out there in Park City, Utah. I've highlighted some of the comedies, dramas, and dramedies that look most promising at this year's festival. Now let's face reality and take a peek at some of the documentaries that have piqued my interest.
Behind the Scenes at Sundance: Portrait Gallery Part II
On Tuesday, I professed my love for the portrait studio at the Sundance Film Festival, where the casts of each film pose for a series of casual yet artful shots that are inexplicably fun to look at.
So fun, in fact, that I've put together another gallery of celebs at Sundance. This one feature Parker Posey, Justin Timberlake and Christina Ricca from Black Snake Moan, Chapter 27 star Jared Leto, Ira Glass of This American Life, and the guys from The Ten.
2007 Sundance Film Festival: Dramedies
The stars seem to be having a great time at the Sundance Film Festival, which kicked off last Thursday in Park City, Utah. You've seen my picks for some of the most promising comedies and dramas at this year's festival, and now it's time for my third installment: dramedies.
One of my favorite dramedies of all time is last year's Little Miss Sunshine.
Link Time! 1/23
- Pop Candy tells us where to watch "24" online for free.
- You simply must see Elisabeth Hasslebeck ridin' dirty on Best Week Ever.
- BuddyTV chats with "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas.
- Idolator declares that the Shins have survived the Zach Braff-lash.
- Brian Williams doesn't think Katie Couric sucks, "30 Rock" gags aside, TV Squad says.
- Defamer rounds up how Oscar nominees reacted to the news.
- Stereogum has a new song from Travis, who you may remember as the original "next Radiohead."
- TV with MeeVee gets the scoop on "American Idol" from Simon, Randy, and Paula.
- Rainn Wilson of “The Office” guest blogs for Popwatch from Sundance.
- SlashFilm has a surprisingly good positive review of Adrift in Manhattan, which — because it stars both Heather Graham and William Baldwin — I had dismissed as pointless.
- YumSugar cooks up some "Ugly Betty" flan.
- Cinematical reports that Jamie Foxx will produce a Sirius radio station.
- I Guess I'm Floating gives us the possibly official Bonnaroo lineup.
Behind the Scenes at Sundance: Portrait Gallery
One of my favorite things about the Sundance Film Festival is the portrait studio. Between schmoozing and talking up their movies, the casts of each film pose for a series of casual yet artful shots that are inexplicably fun to look at. Maybe there's just something about seeing people like Sienna Miller and Steve Buscemi, who star together in Interview, mugging like they're old friends.
Buzz News Roundup, 1/22
- Sharon Stone and "Lady in the Water" are among the nominees for this year's Razzie Awards for bad movies, according to Variety.
- Confirmed acts for the 2007 Coachella music festival include Rage Against The Machine, Bjork, Arcade Fire, Lily Allen, Ghostface Killah, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, reports Billboard.
- "Studio 60" to feature less sketch comedy, more romantic comedy, Aaron Sorkin tells USA Today.
- Variety reports from Sundance that the Weinstein brothers have secured the rights to the John Cusack movie Grace Is Gone.
- JT will produce a track on former N'Sync-er JC Chasez's new album, says VH1.
- United 93 director Paul Greengrass will tackle an Iraq movie next, Variety says.
- The Maui News reports that some island residents aren't thrilled with MTV's "Maui Fever."
- NME says Alicia Keys is handing out scholarships to college-bound kids in need.
- Billboard has details on upcoming albums from Maximo Park and Death Cab's Chris Walla.
- The Los Angeles Daily News wonders why "24" had to nuke Valencia instead of some other suburb.
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